Vapes Bar Angel 20000 Pod Kit Pack of 5 Blue Razz Gummy Bear / Blueberry Cherry Cranberry

Overview

The Vapes Bar Angel 20000 Pod Kit Pack of 5 Blue Razz Gummy Bear / Blueberry Cherry Cranberry by Vapes Bar in Blue Razz Gummy Bear / Blueberry Cherry Cranberry at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview: what the Vapes Bar Angel 20000 Pod Kit is

The Vapes Bar Angel 20000 Pod Kit is a pod-style vape from the Vapes Bar brand, sold here as a pack of five with Banana Ice and Triple Mango as the named flavours. The 20000 in the name is the manufacturer's puff rating, which places it at the high-capacity end of the market. The pitch at this tier is simple: switch it on, vape for weeks, and spend very little time thinking about refills, coils or charging schedules.

This page is a plain-English walkthrough for UK vapers. It covers what the kit is, how it should perform, how the two flavours are likely to behave, how the hardware is built, and where it makes sense compared with the alternatives. We have tried to keep it practical rather than promotional, because a long puff rating on the box does not tell you whether a device suits your habits.

A note on how we handle numbers. Vapes Bar does not publish the detailed engineering sheets you would get with premium refillable hardware, so we separate three things throughout. First, figures that appear in the listing itself: the 20000 puff rating, the pack size and the flavour names. Second, features that are normal for this class of device, such as a mesh-style coil, USB-C charging and a battery in the several-hundred-mAh range. Third, our own judgement about how it will feel in daily use. If a particular number matters to you, check the box and the pod label when your order arrives.

• Format: pod kit, supplied as a pack of 5
• Flavours named in the listing: Banana Ice and Triple Mango
• Manufacturer puff rating: up to 20,000 puffs per unit
• Nicotine: UK maximum is 20mg/ml; check the strength on the variant you select
• Who it is for: adult smokers and existing vapers, 18 and over only

This product contains nicotine, which is addictive. It is not for under 18s, and it is not intended for people who have never smoked.

What is in the pack and how the flavour options work

This listing is a multi-pack of five units. Multi-packs are popular with people who already know they like a particular device, because the cost per unit usually comes in below buying five singles, and because it removes the annoyance of running dry halfway through the week. It is also a sensible way to stock up if you are in a part of the country where good vape shops are not on your doorstep.

The title names two flavours, Banana Ice and Triple Mango. In practice, listings like this are set up in one of two ways: either you choose one flavour for the whole pack of five, or the pack is split between the two. Check the option selector on the product page before you add it to your basket, and read the basket line carefully before you pay. If you are not sure which applies to the variant you are looking at, contact us before ordering and we will confirm what will be in the box.

Whichever way it is split, each unit should arrive sealed and ready to use. There is nothing to assemble and no e-liquid to pour. You peel off any wrapping or plugs on the mouthpiece and air intake, and you are ready to go. Inside the pack you should expect:

• Five sealed pod kits, each with the pod pre-filled with nicotine e-liquid
• The manufacturer's outer packaging with the nicotine warning, ingredient list and batch information
• A charging cable may or may not be included in every pack, so if you have a USB-C cable already, you are covered either way

Because the contents of multi-packs can change between production batches, treat our description as a guide and the printed information on the box as the final word. If anything is missing, damaged or mislabelled when your parcel arrives, our returns process (covered in the FAQs below) is the route to sort it out.

One practical tip: if you are buying five units of a flavour you have never tried, consider whether a single trial first would be more sensible. A pack of five is excellent value if you like the taste, and an expensive mistake if you do not.

Performance and puff delivery

A 20000 puff rating is the headline, so let us deal with it directly. Puff ratings are produced by manufacturers under machine conditions, using a fixed puff length, a fixed interval between puffs and a set airflow. Real vapers do not behave like a machine. A long, slow draw uses more liquid than a quick sip, and chain vaping burns through a pod faster than occasional use. The sensible way to read the figure is as a relative size indicator: a 20000 rated device holds considerably more than a 600 or a 3000 rated one, but you should not expect to hit the exact number.

There is also a UK-specific point worth knowing. Current rules limit nicotine vape pods and tanks sold in the UK to 2 ml of e-liquid each. A single 2 ml pod cannot deliver anything close to 20,000 puffs, so a rating of this size relies on how the kit is supplied. That is why we suggest reading the box specification rather than assuming, and why we would treat the headline number with a degree of scepticism. What matters to most people is simpler: how many days or weeks a unit lasts at their pace.

As a rough guide, our expectation for a device in this class is as follows:

• Light use (a few puffs here and there, replacing the odd cigarette): comfortably a few weeks
• Moderate use (steady vaping through the day): in the region of one to two weeks
• Heavy use (near-constant, replacing a pack-a-day habit): noticeably shorter, and you may want a higher nicotine strength so you are not drawing as hard

These are estimates, not promises. They are based on the way devices with similar capacity behave and on the normal spread between machine ratings and real-world results.

Draw feel is the other half of performance. Pod kits at this level are generally built around a restrictive to medium mouth-to-lung (MTL) or light restricted lung draw, with an airflow that is meant to feel familiar to people moving over from cigarettes. If you prefer a very airy, cloud-heavy draw, a sub-ohm tank is a different category, and this is not trying to be one. If you like a tight-to-medium pull with a smooth throat hit at 20mg/ml, this is closer to what you are after.

Finally, consistency. A well-made pod device should taste the same on puff 50 as on puff 5,000 until the liquid is nearly gone. A drop-off in flavour or vapour late in the life of the pod usually means the liquid is running low or the battery is flat, not that the device has failed. We cover how to tell the difference in the troubleshooting section.

Flavour profile: Banana Ice and Triple Mango

Both named flavours sit in the fruit-and-chill territory that dominates UK vape sales. Neither is a subtle taste, and they are aimed at people who want a clear, recognisable flavour from the first puff rather than a complicated blend.

Banana Ice is the sweeter and creamier of the two. Banana in vape liquids tends to land closer to banana sweets than fresh fruit: a rounded, slightly candied sweetness with some of that soft, almost milky quality. The ice element adds a cooling layer on the exhale, usually produced with a cooling agent rather than menthol, so it feels crisp and fresh rather than minty. If you enjoy banana milkshake notes with a light chill, this is the one. If you do not like sweet vapes in general, it will probably be too rich for you.

Triple Mango is a tropical fruit flavour. The word triple usually signals a layered mango profile, with a ripe, juicy base, a brighter and slightly tart note, and a more floral top note. Unlike the Banana Ice, this one is not labelled as iced, so we would expect it to be warmer and fruitier with little or no cooling. If you like mango smoothies or mango sorbet-style liquids, it is a familiar profile. It is also the safer pick if you are sensitive to cooling agents, which some people find harsh on the throat.

Things worth knowing about flavour in general:

• Vaper's tongue. If you vape the same sweet flavour all day, your taste buds can become less sensitive to it, and a perfectly good device seems to go flat. Switching flavour for a day, or drinking water between sessions, usually resets this.
• Temperature changes taste. A device that has been in a cold car will deliver thinner vapour and less flavour for the first few puffs. Let it warm up in your pocket.
• Sweetness builds. Dessert and fruit liquids can feel sweeter after a long session. If it starts to feel cloying, take a break rather than turning up the draw.

If you are buying the pack to be split between both flavours, the two work well as a pair: one sweet and cool, one fruity and bright. That gives you a way to avoid flavour fatigue without having to order twice.

Design and build quality

Pod kits in this category are built to a price, and the engineering is aimed at making a large-capacity device that is still pocketable. Expect a rounded, slightly elongated body, a moulded plastic or part-metal shell, and a mouthpiece that is shaped for comfort rather than looks. The finish is usually glossy or soft-touch with a printed or gradient flavour colour, so you can identify which flavour is which at a glance. The Angel name suggests a lighter, softer colour palette, though the exact finish can vary between batches.

The things that determine whether a device like this feels well made are not complicated:

• Seams and fit. The pod should sit flush and click firmly into place. A pod that rattles or sits slightly proud is a sign of a poor fit and can lead to leaks or intermittent firing.
• Weight and balance. A larger-capacity device is heavier than a basic pod, and the weight should feel centred in the hand rather than top-heavy.
• Mouthpiece. It should be smooth with no moulding flash, and wide enough to be comfortable but narrow enough to seal your lips around.
• Indicator light. Most devices of this kind have an LED or light strip that signals firing and low battery. It should be clearly visible but not distracting.

Size and portability matter more than they sound. A kit that is too bulky ends up in a bag rather than a pocket, and a device that stays in the bag gets used less often. If you currently use a small slim pod, expect this to be noticeably larger and heavier, because that is the cost of the extra capacity.

Durability is usually adequate for everyday carrying but not for abuse. Dropping the device on a hard surface can crack the shell or shake a pod loose, and leaving it in a hot car can cause liquid to expand and seep. Treat it the way you would treat a mid-priced phone case: fine in a pocket, less fine under a boot.

One honest caveat. Because we are describing a mass-market device, the finish and fit can vary from unit to unit, which is another reason a pack of five is worth inspecting when it arrives. If one unit has a loose pod, a cracked shell or a sticky mouthpiece, tell us straight away and do not use it.

Battery and charging

Battery capacity in the 20,000 puff class commonly sits somewhere between roughly 600 and 1,000 mAh, charged by a USB-C port. The manufacturer's printed figure on the box is the one to trust, and we would rather point you to that than quote a precise number we cannot verify for every batch. What we can say is how this relates to real use.

A battery in that range is sized to drive a mesh coil for the number of puffs the device is rated for, but not necessarily to do so on one charge. Most people recharge the device several times over its life, and that is normal. You are not buying a battery that lasts 20,000 puffs, you are buying a device whose battery and liquid are designed to run out at roughly the same time if you charge sensibly.

Practical charging advice:

• Use a standard USB-C cable and a modest charger. A phone charger at 5V is fine. Avoid plugging into very high-wattage fast chargers designed for laptops unless the charger negotiates down automatically, which most modern ones do.
• Do not leave it charging unattended overnight. Lithium cells are safe in normal use, but charging a damaged cell unattended is where problems start.
• Charge on a hard, non-flammable surface, not under a pillow or on a sofa cushion.
• Top up rather than run flat. Lithium-ion batteries last longer when they are not repeatedly drained to zero.
• Typical charge time for a battery of this size is in the region of an hour to two hours from low. The indicator light will usually change colour or switch off when full.

Low battery behaviour is worth understanding. As the battery drops, you may notice the vapour getting thinner or the flavour turning slightly burnt-tasting, because the coil is not heating evenly. That is a cue to charge, not a sign the liquid has run out. Another sign of a flat battery is the LED flashing a few times when you press or draw, then going dark.

If you use the device while it is plugged in, known as pass-through use, be aware that this is a convenience rather than a design target for most budget pod devices. It generally works, but we would not make it a habit, because heat and charging at the same time are harder on the cell.

Finally, damaged or swollen batteries should never be used or charged. If the shell looks puffed up, hot to the touch while idle or smells odd, stop using it and take it to a recycling point as described in our usage and recycling section.

Coil and mesh technology

At this tier, pod kits almost universally use a mesh coil rather than a traditional round-wire coil. A mesh coil is a flat or curved sheet of fine metal mesh, usually a stainless steel or a nickel-chrome alloy, which has a larger surface area in contact with the cotton wick than a spiral wire. In practical terms, that has three effects.

• Faster, more even heating. The coil reaches vaping temperature quickly, so the first puff after a pause tastes like the tenth.
• Better flavour definition. Because the liquid is vaporised more evenly across a larger area, fruit and ice notes come through more cleanly, with fewer hot spots that taste burnt.
• Lower stress per puff. Spreading the work over a larger surface helps the coil last longer, which matters in a device meant to run for weeks.

Typical resistance values for pod mesh coils sit in the region of around one ohm, though devices vary and the exact figure is not something we can confirm from the listing. At that sort of resistance, the device is working at modest wattage, which suits the 20mg/ml strength and a tight-to-medium draw. It is not a sub-ohm system and it is not supposed to be.

The wick is generally organic or standard cotton. It soaks liquid from the pod reservoir and delivers it to the mesh. The two things that most often go wrong with a coil in a long-life device are dry hits and gunking, and both are largely preventable:

• Dry hits happen when the wick is not saturated, usually because you took several long, hard draws in quick succession. Give it a moment between puffs and the wick refills.
• Gunking is the build-up of burnt sugar on the coil, and it is accelerated by chain vaping very sweet liquids. It shows up as a dull or slightly burnt taste that does not clear.

You cannot replace the coil in a sealed pod design, which is a design trade-off. You get a simple, leak-resistant, no-maintenance experience, and in exchange the coil is a consumable that lives and dies with the pod. When the pod is finished, so is the coil.

It is also worth knowing that a high puff rating depends heavily on the coil staying in good condition. Gentle puffs, not chain vaping, and not leaving the device on a hot dashboard will extend its life more than any other single habit.

Nicotine strength guidance and the UK 20mg limit

In the UK, nicotine e-liquid and nicotine vapes sold at retail are capped at 20mg/ml (which you will also see written as 2% nicotine). This limit applies to every nicotine vape product on the market, including disposable-style devices and pod kits. If you see anything claiming a higher strength, it is not something we would sell and it is not something you should buy.

The strength you choose should reflect what you are replacing. A simple guide:

• 20mg/ml (2%): best suited to people moving over from regular smoking, particularly those who smoked ten or more cigarettes a day. It gives a firm throat hit and satisfies cravings with relatively few puffs.
• 10mg/ml (1%): a middle option for lighter smokers, people who find 20mg harsh, and for those who are already part-way through reducing.
• 5mg/ml or lower: useful for people who are close to quitting, for those who vape very frequently in small amounts, or for ex-smokers who want flavour with only a trace of nicotine.
• 0mg/ml: nicotine-free. Appropriate once you have finished with nicotine entirely.

Whichever strength is available on the variant you select, read it carefully before buying. We would rather you start slightly low and increase than start high and feel sick. Signs that the strength is too high include dizziness, nausea, a racing heart, a headache and a harsh, burning throat. If that happens, stop, drink some water and consider a lower strength next time.

Signs that the strength is too low are more subtle: you find yourself vaping constantly, you still crave cigarettes, or you get less satisfaction from each puff. A more common trap with high-capacity devices is that low strength encourages a lot of puffing, which means you use more liquid and finish the pod sooner than you expected.

One point about nicotine type. Many modern pod liquids use nicotine salts rather than freebase nicotine. Salts are absorbed more smoothly at higher strengths, which is why a 20mg/ml salt vape can feel gentler than a 20mg/ml freebase liquid. If the box refers to nic salt, expect a smoother hit and a quicker delivery than older style liquids.

If you are not a smoker, you should not be starting nicotine vaping. If you are trying to quit smoking, speak to your local stop smoking service or pharmacist, who can combine vaping with other support at no cost.

Who this pack is for, and who should pass

A pod kit with a big rated capacity and a five-pack format is not for everyone. Here is an honest breakdown.

It is a good fit for:

• Smokers who are switching and want a low-effort, low-maintenance device that does not need refilling or coil changes.
• Existing vapers who like fruit and ice flavours and want to stock up on a device they already know they enjoy.
• People who value convenience over tinkering, such as those with busy jobs, commuters, or anyone who does not want to carry bottles or tools.
• Households or friends buying together, where a five-pack can be split by flavour and cost.
• Anyone who has tried small, short-lived pods and is tired of constantly running out.

It is probably not for you if:

• You have never smoked. Nicotine vaping is for adult smokers looking to move away from tobacco, not for people who do not use nicotine.
• You want a big cloud and a warm, airy draw. That is a different style of device.
• You like to change flavours often. A sealed pod means you are tied to the flavour you chose until the pod is finished.
• You want a refillable system with replaceable coils. A refillable pod system or a mod and tank would be a better home for your money and better for waste.
• You are sensitive to sweet flavours or cooling agents. Both named flavours are on the sweeter, fruitier side.
• You are under 18. It is illegal for us to sell to you, and we run age checks on orders.

One more consideration is environmental. A sealed pod kit contains a lithium battery, plastic and electronics, and a pack of five means five units to dispose of properly. If you are moving towards a more sustainable setup, a refillable pod system with replaceable parts generates less waste per month of use. That said, if a sealed device is what keeps you off cigarettes, it is a far better outcome for your health than going back to smoking.

Finally, a gentle word to anyone who is pregnant or has a heart condition. Talk to a healthcare professional before using any nicotine product.

How to use it, store it and recycle it

The beauty of a sealed pod kit is that using it is straightforward. Here is a step-by-step guide for a first-time user.

• Unwrap and inspect. Remove any film, tape or plug from the mouthpiece and air inlets. Check the unit for cracks, leaks or sticky residue.
• Charge it briefly if it has been in transit. A short top-up of 15 to 30 minutes is sensible for a unit that has been sitting in storage for weeks.
• Take a gentle first puff. Most devices are draw-activated, which means there is no button to press. Draw slowly through the mouthpiece for two to three seconds, and the coil fires automatically.
• Pace yourself. Take a few puffs, pause, and see how the nicotine feels. It takes a few minutes to register.
• Hold it upright when possible. This keeps the wick evenly wet and reduces the chance of liquid reaching the airway.

Storage. Keep the device at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, and away from children and pets. Nicotine e-liquid is toxic if swallowed, and a pod is small enough to be a risk. Do not leave the device in a hot car, and do not store it loose in a bag where the airflow openings can be pressed by keys or coins.

Travel. If you are flying, lithium battery devices are generally not allowed in the hold and must travel in your hand luggage. Check the rules for your airline and destination before you pack, and remember that vaping on a plane is not permitted.

Recycling and disposal. Never put a vape in your household bin or your kerbside recycling. The lithium battery inside can cause fires in bin lorries and recycling plants. In the UK, vapes count as waste electrical equipment, and the proper route is a dedicated drop-off. You have several options:

• Many shops that sell vapes are required to take back used devices, so you can often return them where you bought them or at any vape retailer.
• Your local household waste recycling centre normally has a small electrical items or battery container.
• Some supermarkets and large retailers have small electrical recycling points near the entrance.

Before recycling, it helps to let the device run flat, but do not try to take it apart. Keep the five empty units together in a bag until you reach a drop-off point, and never put them into a standard battery bin that takes only AA and AAA cells unless it is clearly marked for vapes.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with pod kits are simple to diagnose. Here are the ones we hear about most often, with the likely cause and a sensible fix.

• It does not fire when I draw. Check that the pod is fully seated and the battery has some charge. Plug it in for ten minutes and try again. If the light flashes but there is no vapour, the airflow may be blocked by a leftover plug or sticker on the inlet.
• The light flashes rapidly. On most devices this means low battery or a short circuit. Charge it. If it keeps flashing when charged, the pod contacts may be dirty or the pod may not be seated properly.
• It tastes burnt. This is usually either a low battery, chain vaping, or a wick that has not saturated. Rest the device for a minute, take shorter and gentler puffs, and charge it. If the taste persists, the coil may be near the end of its life or the liquid may be low.
• There is a gurgling sound. Excess liquid or condensation in the airflow channel. Blow gently through the mouthpiece with the device off, or wipe the mouthpiece with a clean tissue.
• It leaks. A little condensation around the mouthpiece is normal, but liquid running out of the body is not. Store the device upright, keep it out of heat and avoid squeezing the pod. If the leak continues, stop using it and contact us.
• The flavour has gone weak. Check whether you are suffering from vaper's tongue by trying a different flavour or taking a break. If neither helps, the liquid may be running low.
• It is hot to the touch. Stop using it immediately and let it cool. If it gets hot while idle, do not charge it and take it to a recycling point.
• The vapour is thin. Often a sign of low battery or cold temperature. Warm the device and charge it.

A general rule: if the device smells of burning, looks swollen, makes a hissing noise or is unusually hot, stop using it and move it somewhere safe, such as a metal tray away from anything flammable.

If the problem is a genuine fault from the factory, you have rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, and we will help you through the process. Please keep the packaging and the batch information, and take photographs of the problem to help us log it.

It is also worth saying what is not a fault. A device that finishes sooner than the printed puff count suggests has usually been used harder than the machine test. A strong flavour that fades after a long session is generally taste fatigue. And a pod that tastes slightly different from the first one you tried may simply reflect the normal variation between batches.

Value for money and how it compares

Value is more than the price on the box. For a device like this, it is the combination of how long each unit lasts, how it tastes throughout, how reliable it is, and what you pay per week of use. A pack of five is the clearest way to bring the unit cost down, and because the pack is sold as a bundle, the saving over buying five singles is the main reason to choose it.

Here is how we would think about it in practice.

• Cost per week. Divide the pack price by the number of weeks you expect each unit to last at your pace. A moderate user who gets a week or two from each unit will have a pack that lasts a couple of months or more, and that is a competitive running cost compared with cigarettes.
• Upfront cost versus waste. You are paying for hardware you throw away. A refillable system costs more at the start but less per month, and it generates less waste.
• Convenience premium. You pay a small premium for the fact that it is ready to use, with no maintenance. For many people that premium is entirely worth it.

Comparisons, fairly made.

• Versus small sealed pod kits (600 to 3000 puff class). Smaller and lighter, and often a bit cheaper per unit, but you will be replacing them far more often. If you vape regularly, the larger device usually works out cheaper per day and less annoying.
• Versus other 15000 to 20000 puff rated devices from big-name brands. These are the direct competition, and the differences come down to flavour, draw feel and brand preference. Established brands sometimes offer a more polished finish and a wider range of flavours, and the Vapes Bar kit tends to compete on price and pack deals. We would not claim it outperforms the leading names, only that it is a reasonable alternative if the flavours appeal to you.
• Versus refillable pod systems. A refillable system with replaceable pods or coils gives you control over flavour and strength, lower running costs and less waste. It does demand a bit of learning and maintenance. If you are happy to refill, it is likely to be cheaper in the long run.
• Versus nicotine replacement therapy. Patches, gum and inhalators are well evidenced for quitting and are available through stop smoking services. A vape works differently, as it replaces the hand-to-mouth habit as well as the nicotine, and many people find that easier to stick with.

Overall, this is a convenience product at a mid-market price point, and its strongest argument is for people who want a low-fuss, large-capacity device in two familiar flavours at a sensible per-unit cost. If you want maximum control, or the lowest long-term cost, a refillable setup is the better route. If you want something that simply works for weeks at a time, this pack is a reasonable choice.