Without a doubt, disposable vapes are the most popular vaping devices on the market today. The best disposable vapes on the market last longer than ever – tens of thousands of puffs in some cases – and they’re more affordable than ever as well.
Disposables do, however, have a few downsides. For one thing, they’re not the most environmentally friendly vapes on the market because each one has its own lithium-ion battery. The lithium is recyclable, but many people don’t end up recycling their vapes because their cities lack the appropriate recycling services.
Another downside of disposable vapes is that they don’t give you a lot of freedom in terms of choosing your nicotine strength. Although low-nicotine disposable vapes do exist, there are only a few of them – and the flavor selection is a bit on the small side.
With those things in mind, if you’re considering buying a non-disposable vape, you’re definitely not alone because only a refillable vape gives you the ability to use e-liquid with whatever flavor and nicotine strength you want. Reusable vapes are also more economical than disposables in the long run because you can keep your device instead of buying an entirely new vape every few days.
If you’re ready to make the jump from disposable vapes to a refillable vape, you’re probably looking for a device that’s as small and portable as what you’re using now and won’t add any significant new maintenance requirements. You also need something that’s going to deliver big, satisfying clouds regardless of what nicotine strength you’re using. In this guide, we’re going to give you our top picks.
Is it time for you to switch from disposables to a non-disposable vape? These are the best refillable vapes that you can buy today.
Flavor Beast Level X Boost
A pre-filled pod system is a different kind of refillable vape from the others discussed in this article, with the difference being that you “refill” your device by discarding a pre-filled pod when it’s empty and replacing it with a new one. With pods available in 15 delicious flavors costing just $9.95 and lasting up to 25,000 puffs each, the Flavor Beast Level X Boost is our favorite pre-filled non-disposable vape. Just charge the battery, insert a pod and puff to vape. That’s all the maintenance this device requires, making it just as simple and convenient as a disposable vape while also being infinitely more environmentally friendly. We also love the reversable pod, which allows you to change the device’s airflow and make the draw tighter or looser according to your preferences.
The Flavor Beast Level X Boost device costs only $9.00. Note that it doesn’t include a pod, though, so you’ll need to add at least one pod to your cart before checking out.
If the Flavor Beast Level X Boost has any drawback, it's that it doesn’t give you the same range of choices as a refillable vape when it comes to flavors and nicotine strengths. To use any vape juice on the market, you’ll need to buy a traditional refillable vape. We’ll spend the rest of the guide discussing devices fitting that category.
Voopoo Argus Z
The Voopoo Argus Z is one of our favorite simple refillable vapes because it has all of the modern conveniences that you’d want in a non-disposable device without requiring too much maintenance or being overly complicated for people who are migrating from disposables. The Argus Z is exactly what you want if you’re looking for simplicity – just charge it, fill the pod and puff away. The Argus Z has a 900-mAh battery that typically lasts around two days between charges, and its thoughtful design touches include a silver ion coating on the pods that helps to prevent bacterial growth. The Argus Z also looks absolutely spectacular.
One of the biggest things we love about the Voopoo Argus Z is that, like every other Argus vape, it’s compatible with all Voopoo Argus pods. So, you’re free to upgrade to a more advanced Argus device in the future – one with adjustable power and airflow, perhaps – while still using the same replacement pods you’re using now.
Vaporesso XROS 4 Mini
Small and simple pod vapes have been all the rage over the past several years, and the Vaporesso XROS 4 Mini competes head-on with the Argus Z in that market. Like the Argus Z, the XROS 4 Mini is an extremely simple device – just charge the battery, fill the pod and puff to vape. The XROS 4 Mini also shares the wide compatibility of the Argus range. Every Vaporesso XROS pod works with every XROS vape, so you’re free to upgrade in the future without changing the replacement pods that you buy.
Compared to the Voopoo Argus Z, the Vaporesso XROS 4 Mini:
- Has an airflow adjustment tab, while the Argus Z doesn’t.
- Has a slightly higher battery capacity of 1,000 mAh compared to the 900-mAh capacity of the Argus Z.
Mostly, though, the differences between the Argus Z and XROS 4 Mini are cosmetic. You can choose between the two devices based on which one you think looks better, and we’re confident that you’ll be very happy with your decision.
Geekvape Peak
If you’re looking for a refillable vape that’s a bit more capable and gives you a wider range of options for power and airflow, the Geekvape Peak – made by the same company behind the famous Geek Bar brand of disposable vapes – is exactly what you want. It gives you the wider range of vaping possibilities that you’re looking for without being significantly more complicated than what you’re using now – especially if you’re already using a disposable vape with adjustable settings like the Geek Bar Pulse. As an added bonus, the Geekvape Peak even has a shape that looks a bit like a disposable vape. It’s even a bit smaller than some disposables since it doesn’t need to provide storage for 15-20 ml of vape juice.
The Geekvape Peak has a 1,300-mAh battery that provides support for up to two days of vaping at power levels up to 20 watts. It also allows you to toggle between three different output levels – low, medium and high – by tapping the button three times. The Peak has adjustable airflow, which you can change by rotating the dial on the bottom of the pod. An additional benefit of this device is that the pod has its filling port on the top – so you can refill it without removing it from the device.
SMOK Novo Master Box
Speaking of refillable vapes that look and work a bit like disposable vapes, we think that you’ll really like the SMOK Novo Master if you’re currently using one of the many popular vapes using the common mini-box visual style. Apart from the fact that it has a refillable pod, the SMOK Novo Master looks and works much like the disposables you’re using now. The airflow control is right there on the side of the device, and the Novo Master also uses the same type of Normal Mode/Boost Mode operation that’s been popularized by many recent disposables. Just double-click the button to switch between the two modes and instantly enjoy bigger clouds and a more intense experience. Unlike most of the simpler reusable vapes on the market, the Novo Master supports both puff-activated and button-activated firing.
Along with its many other features, we also think that the SMOK Novo Master is one of the nicest looking vapes on the market. It has dramatically more eye appeal than most disposable vapes, and it’s even small and light enough to wear around your neck using the included lanyard. As an added convenience bonus, the Novo Master also supports USB-C charging with a maximum charging rate of 1.4 amps. When connected to a compatible USB port, the Novo Master’s 1,000-mAh battery charges in well under an hour.
Voopoo Argus G
If you’re a fan of the new wave of disposable vapes that give you greater control over your vaping experience, you might appreciate a refillable vape that gives you the same level of flexibility even if it increases the complexity somewhat. If that sounds like you, we think you’ll enjoy the new Voopoo Argus G. Like the other Argus device described earlier in this roundup, the Argus G works with all Voopoo Argus pods – so you’re free to jump between the devices without changing the pods that you buy.
Although the Argus Z and Argus G look somewhat similar on the surface, the Argus G adds three key features: support for both puff-based and button-based firing, adjustable airflow and adjustable power up to a maximum of 25 watts. We also love the upscale appearance of the Argus G. When building this device, Voopoo uses a nano-scale polishing process to give the Argus G a beautiful sheen and a satin-smooth feel.