Which Replacement Pods Fit Your Vape Kit? UK Compatibility Guide (2026)
Last updated: 5 August 2026
Pods are matched to a platform, not to a brand. A Vaporesso XROS pod will not fit a Vaporesso Vibe, and an Aspire Pixo pod will not fit an Aspire Minican — same brand, different platform, different pod. Below is the compatibility table for every refillable pod kit we stock, with the exact cartridge each one takes, its UK capacity and the resistances it comes in. Every figure here comes from the manufacturer's own documentation.
The compatibility table
Find your kit in the left column. The middle column is the only pod that fits it.
| Your kit | The pod that fits | UK capacity | Resistances |
|---|---|---|---|
| XROS 6, XROS 6 Mini, XROS Pro 2, XROS 5, XROS 5 Mini | XROS Series pods (4 per pack) | 2ml | 0.4 · 0.6 · 0.8 · 1.0 · 1.2Ω |
| Vaporesso Vibe SE 2 | VIBE Dual Mesh pods (2 per pack) | 2ml | 0.6/0.8Ω · 0.7/1.0Ω (two coils per pod) |
| Uwell Caliburn G5 | Caliburn GPP cartridges (top-fill, 4 per pack) | 2ml | 0.4 · 0.6 · 0.9 · 1.2Ω |
| OXVA NeXLIM 2, NeXLIM 2 Mini | NeXLIM UNITECH 3.0 | 2ml | 0.6 · 0.8 · 1.2Ω |
| VOOPOO Argus G4, Argus G4 Mini | ARGUS Top Fill Cartridge V2 | 2ml | 0.4 · 0.7 · 1.0Ω |
| Aspire Pixo Aura | Pixo pods (2 per pack) | 2ml | 0.4 · 0.6 · 1.0 · 1.2Ω |
| Aspire Minican 3 Pro | Minican pods (2 per pack) | 2ml | 0.8Ω (UK TPD / CRC version) |
| Aspire Gotek X | Gotek refillable pods | 2ml | 0.6 · 0.8Ω |
| Elf Bar ELFX Mini | ELFX refillable pods | 2ml | 0.4 · 0.6 · 0.8 · 1.0 · 1.2Ω |
| Geekvape Sonder Q3 | Geekvape Q cartridges (3 per pack) | 2ml | 0.4 · 0.6 · 0.8 · 1.2Ω |
| Lost Vape Ursa Epoch | URSA Cartridge V2 — we do not stock this one yet | 2ml | 0.5Ω – 2.0Ω range supported |
One honest note on that last row: the Ursa Epoch takes the URSA Cartridge V2, and we have not added it to the shop yet because we could only find it listed at a single UK retailer — not enough for us to be confident about specification or pricing. We would rather leave a gap in the table than guess.
The rule almost everyone gets wrong
Pods belong to a platform, and a platform usually spans several devices and several generations. That cuts both ways, and both directions surprise people.
The good surprise: one pod often covers years of devices. Uwell's G Pod Platform — GPP — is the clearest example. The same cartridge fits the Caliburn G3, G3 Pro, G3 Lite, G3 ECO, GK3, GK3 TENET, G4, G4 Mini, G4 Pro, G4 Classic, G4 Pro KOKO, G5 Lite, G5 Lite SE and G5 KOKO. Upgrade your device and your spare pods still work. Vaporesso does the same thing with XROS: the pod that fits an XROS 5 fits the XROS 6 and the XROS Pro 2 too.
The bad surprise: sharing a brand means nothing. Aspire sells the Pixo, the Minican and the Gotek, and all three take completely different pods. Vaporesso sells XROS and Vibe, and neither pod fits the other. If you buy on brand alone, you will end up with pods that do not seat.
Why every UK pod says 2ml
Every pod in the table above is 2ml, and that is not a coincidence. UK TPD rules cap the capacity of any nicotine-containing tank or pod at 2ml, so manufacturers produce a separate UK/TPD version of each pod.
This matters when you are researching. The same cartridge is frequently made in 2.5ml, 3ml or even 4.5ml for other markets — Vaporesso's VIBE pod is 4.5ml in its global version and 2ml here; Uwell's GPP cartridges run to 3ml abroad. So a US review quoting “3ml pods” is not wrong, it is simply describing a product you cannot legally buy in Britain. Always check the listing says TPD or 2ml.
Pack sizes are not standard — check before you compare prices
This is the part that quietly costs people money. Two listings for the “same” pod can contain different numbers of pods, so the cheaper-looking one is sometimes the dearer one per pod.
Uwell's GPP Alpha cartridge is the sharpest example we found. Uwell's own UK distributor lists it two ways: the top-fill version in packs of four and the side-fill version in packs of three. Same name, same platform, different quantity in the box. Elsewhere the counts settle differently again — Vaporesso sells XROS pods in fours and VIBE pods in twos, Geekvape sells the Q cartridge in threes, and Aspire sells Pixo and Minican pods in twos.
Before comparing two listings, divide by the pack size. It is the single most useful habit in this category.
Pod or coil? Two different things
A pod is the reservoir that holds your e-liquid. A coil is the heating element inside it. On most modern UK pod kits the coil is built into the pod and cannot be removed, so replacing the pod replaces the coil at the same time.
There is one wrinkle worth knowing, and the Aspire Minican shows it perfectly. Aspire makes a Minican pod with a separate, replaceable 0.8 ohm coil for most markets — but the UK TPD/CRC version, which is the one sold here, has the coil fixed in place. Same product name, different internals, depending on which market you are reading about.
What the resistance number actually changes
The ohm figure decides how the vape feels, and how fast you go through liquid.
| Resistance | Draw | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0Ω – 1.2Ω | Tight, cigarette-like (MTL) | Ex-smokers, 50/50 nic salts, longest liquid and battery life |
| 0.8Ω – 0.9Ω | Standard MTL | The default in most kits — the safe first choice |
| 0.4Ω – 0.6Ω | Warmer, airier (RDL / RDTL) | More vapour and warmth, noticeably faster liquid use |
If you are unsure, buy the resistance your kit shipped with. Every kit in the table above comes with the manufacturer's recommended starting pod, and it is chosen deliberately.
When to change the pod
Judge by taste, not by the calendar. When flavour goes flat or picks up a faintly burnt edge, and a fresh bottle of e-liquid does not fix it, the coil is finished. For most people on a built-in-coil pod that lands somewhere between one and two weeks.
Three things shorten pod life sharply: sweet dessert and custard flavours, which caramelise on the coil; dark-coloured liquids; and high-VG liquid in a high-resistance pod, which is too thick to wick properly. Three things extend it: priming a new pod by letting it stand five minutes after filling, keeping it topped up rather than running it near-empty, and vaping in shorter bursts so the wick can recover.
One pod is now built specifically around that problem. Uwell states its GPP Alpha cartridge handles 17 or more refills — over 50ml of e-liquid through a single pod — using what it calls AlphaCore. That is a different order of lifespan to a standard pod, and it is the reason the current Caliburn G5 kit ships with Alpha pods rather than the older ones.
Still not sure which pod you have?
- Read the device, not the box. The model name is almost always printed on the body of the kit, and that name is what the table above keys on.
- Pull the old pod out and look at its base. Most pods carry the resistance printed on the plastic — “0.8Ω” and so on.
- Match the platform, then pick the resistance. Those are two separate decisions. Compatibility is not negotiable; resistance is personal preference.
Frequently asked questions
Are vape pods interchangeable between brands?
No. Pods are specific to their platform, not to a brand. A Vaporesso XROS pod will not fit a
Vaporesso Vibe, and an Aspire Pixo pod will not fit an Aspire Minican, even though each pair
shares a brand name.
Why is every replacement pod sold in the UK 2ml?
UK TPD rules cap the capacity of any tank or pod sold with nicotine at 2ml. The same pod is
often made in 3ml or larger for other markets, which is why US reviews and listings frequently
quote a bigger number than you will actually receive here.
How often should I replace a pod?
Most people change a built-in-coil pod every one to two weeks. The signal is taste, not time:
when flavour turns dull or slightly burnt and a fresh e-liquid does not fix it, the coil is
spent. Sweet, dark or high-VG liquids shorten pod life.
What is the difference between a pod and a coil?
A pod is the plastic reservoir that holds your e-liquid. A coil is the heating element inside
it. On most modern UK pod kits the coil is built into the pod, so you replace the whole pod.
On a few kits, and on tank-style pens, the coil unscrews separately.
Can I use any e-liquid in a refillable pod?
Almost. Match the liquid to the resistance: higher-resistance pods (1.0 ohm and above) suit
50/50 nic salts and a tight mouth-to-lung draw, while lower-resistance pods (0.6 ohm and
below) want a thinner or higher-PG liquid and give a warmer, airier vape.
Related guides
- Prefilled vs refillable pods — which system actually costs less
- How to refill a pod kit — step by step, without flooding it
- Best pod kits in the UK — if you are choosing the device itself
Specifications in this guide are taken from the manufacturers' own product documentation for the UK TPD versions. If you spot something that does not match what arrived in your box, tell us and we will check it.