Innokin Klypse Zip Vape Pod Charcoal

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Overview of the Innokin Klypse Zip Vape Pod in Blush

The Innokin Klypse Zip Vape Pod in Blush is a compact, refillable pod kit from Innokin, a manufacturer that has supplied the UK vape trade since the early 2010s. It belongs to the Klypse range, alongside the Klypse Mecha and Klypse V2 pods, and it is aimed at people who want a small, low-fuss device that they fill with their own e-liquid rather than a sealed unit that is thrown away after a few days.

Blush is the colourway: a soft, muted pink finish rather than a loud neon. On our site this kit is listed as a refillable starter product at around £8.99 at the time of writing, which puts it at the budget end of the pod-kit market. It is supplied without e-liquid, so the kit itself contains no nicotine. You add a bottle of your own choice, up to the UK legal limit of 20mg/ml.

That legal context is worth stating plainly. Single-use vapes have been banned from sale across the UK since June 2025, and the 20mg/ml nicotine ceiling that used to be quoted on disposables still applies to every nicotine e-liquid sold here. Nicotine e-liquid is also limited to 10ml bottles, and refillable pods and tanks are limited to 2ml. A refillable device such as the Klypse Zip is the straightforward legal route for anyone who used to rely on throwaways: you buy the hardware once, and then you buy bottles of liquid as you need them.

Here is a quick summary of what the kit is and what it is not.

• Type: refillable pod kit, rechargeable by USB cable, supplied empty.
• Pod capacity: up to 2ml, which is the maximum allowed for refillable pods sold in the UK.
• Draw style: built for a restricted, mouth-to-lung draw, similar to inhaling on a cigarette or a typical disposable.
• Finish: Blush, a muted pink. Other colours in the Zip line are cosmetic variants.
• Price band: entry level, around the cost of a single disposable at the time of writing.
• Suggested liquid: nicotine salt e-liquids in a 50/50 or similar balanced PG/VG ratio.

This page walks through how the kit performs, what to put in it, how to look after it, and where it makes sense compared with other options. Where a precise manufacturer specification is not something we can verify from the listing, we say so and give you a reasoned range instead of inventing a number. Always check the leaflet in the box for the exact figures on your unit.

Performance and vapour delivery

The Klypse Zip is a small-format pod device, and the performance you can expect follows from that. It is designed for a tight, restricted draw. When you inhale, the airflow is narrow, the vapour is cool to warm rather than hot, and the hit lands in the throat in a way that ex-smokers tend to recognise. It is not a sub-ohm device and it does not produce the big, billowing clouds you would see from a larger tank kit. If cloud volume is your priority, this is the wrong category.

Entry-level pod kits at this level are generally draw-activated, meaning there is no button to hold: you inhale and the battery fires the coil. Check the instruction leaflet on your unit to confirm how it fires, but the practical result is that using it feels very close to using a disposable, which is a large part of its appeal for people switching over.

On the question of how many puffs you get, it is worth being honest. A refillable pod does not have a fixed puff count the way a sealed disposable does, because the count depends on how much liquid you put in and how you vape. As a rough estimate rather than a manufacturer claim, a full 2ml pod of nicotine salt liquid on a restricted-draw device like this usually delivers somewhere in the region of 300 to 500 puffs. Short, light puffs stretch a pod further; long, hard draws use it faster. Because you can top the pod up as many times as you like, the total over the life of the kit is limited by coil wear and battery health, not by the first fill.

A few practical points shape how the device feels in daily use:

• Warm-up: vapour should appear on the first draw once the coil is primed. If the first few puffs taste dry, the coil has not soaked yet.
• Consistency: output tends to stay steady until the battery is close to empty, then fades. Treat a noticeable drop in vapour as a cue to recharge.
• Throat hit: this is driven mostly by your liquid, not the hardware. A 10mg/ml nic salt will feel smooth, a 20mg/ml nic salt will feel firmer, and a freebase liquid at the same strength will feel harsher than the salt.
• Liquid thickness: small coils wick thin, balanced liquids easily. Very thick, high-VG liquids can struggle to feed the coil and may give dry hits.

In short, the Zip delivers a modest, controlled amount of vapour with a draw that suits cigarette-style vaping. It does one job and keeps the experience simple, which is exactly what many first-time refillable users are after.

Flavour profile and what to fill it with

The kit has no flavour of its own, so the flavour profile is entirely down to the e-liquid you choose. What the hardware contributes is a small, low-power coil and a restricted airflow, and those two things have a predictable effect: flavours tend to come across tight, clean and concentrated rather than wide and airy. Compared with a high-power tank, you will notice the main character of a liquid more than the fine layers.

Here is how different liquid styles tend to behave in a compact pod like this:

• Fruit liquids: berry, apple, peach, watermelon and mixed-fruit blends usually do well. The restricted draw keeps the sweetness from overwhelming the palate.
• Menthol and ice: cooling liquids come through clearly and can be a good match for people stepping away from menthol cigarettes. Heavy ice blends can feel sharp at higher nicotine strengths, so consider going a step lower.
• Tobacco: light tobacco profiles work well at higher nic salt strengths for former smokers. Rich, dark tobacco liquids may taste muted in a low-power coil.
• Dessert and custard: these can taste good, but they are usually sweeter and thicker, which means the coil gums up faster. Expect to change the pod sooner if you vape these all day.
• Sodas and sweets: generally fine, though again heavily sweetened liquids shorten coil life.

For the cleanest results, choose a 50/50 or 60/40 PG/VG nicotine salt. Those ratios wick well through small coils and carry flavour efficiently. High-VG liquids in the 70/30 range and above are designed for larger, higher-powered tanks, and they often underperform here.

Changing flavours is straightforward but needs a little discipline. Empty the pod, rinse it with cool water, let it dry fully, and refill with the new liquid. Even so, coils hold residual flavour. If you want to switch between very different profiles, such as menthol one day and a sweet dessert the next, the cleanest approach is to keep a separate pod for each. Spare pods are sold separately, and keeping one for each profile costs far less than buying a fresh device for each flavour.

One last point: because the kit is supplied empty, you can try a wide range of liquids without being locked into a single flavour for the life of the device. That flexibility is the main practical advantage of refillables over the disposable products they have replaced.

Design, build quality and the Blush finish

The Klypse Zip is a pocketable device, designed to slip into a jeans pocket or the small compartment of a bag without drawing attention. The Blush colourway is a muted pink with a soft appearance, aimed at people who want something understated rather than a bright or aggressive look. The rest of the Zip range comes in other finishes, including darker shades such as Charcoal and Graphite and lighter tones such as Pearl and Mint, so you can choose by taste.

On build quality, we want to set expectations sensibly. At around £8.99, a kit like this is built from lightweight materials, and you should expect a light, plasticky-to-alloy feel rather than the machined-metal heft of a premium mod. Innokin has a long history in the UK market and its hardware generally has a reputation for being tidy and consistent, but we have not found a manufacturer statement about specific materials for this model, so judge the look and feel from the product photos and from the unit when it arrives.

These are the design points worth paying attention to:

• Size and weight: small and light enough to carry all day. This is a strength for people who want a discreet device, and a limitation for anyone who prefers a larger grip.
• Mouthpiece: a compact mouthpiece suits restricted-lung vaping. Wipe it down regularly, particularly if the device lives in a pocket.
• Pod fit: the pod should seat firmly and click or snap into place. If it feels loose, remove it and re-seat it, and check that the contacts are clean and dry.
• Finish durability: soft, painted-looking finishes can pick up fingerprints and light scuffs, particularly where keys or coins rub against them in a pocket. A small pouch or a separate pocket helps.
• Leak resistance: small refillable pods can weep if overfilled or if the device is stored on its side. Fill to just under the maximum line and store the kit upright where possible.

For anyone who cares about appearance, Blush is a practical choice because it looks good without needing to be hidden. For anyone more concerned with durability, a case and a habit of keeping the device in its own pocket will do more than any colour choice. The key point is that this is an inexpensive device built for light, everyday handling, and it should be treated as such.

Battery life and charging

A device this compact carries a small internal battery. Kits in this size class typically use a cell somewhere in the region of 400 to 700mAh, and we recommend you check the exact figure printed on your unit or in the leaflet rather than relying on a general range. The important point is what that means in use: with a restricted-draw coil that draws modest power, a battery of this size can usually carry a light to moderate vaper through most of a day.

As a rule of thumb rather than a promise, think of a full charge as covering roughly one to two pods of liquid for an average user. Heavier, chain-style vaping drains it sooner, and the battery will drop faster in cold weather, because lithium cells lose capacity when cold. If you often find the device empty by mid-afternoon, a second charge during the day or a quick top-up at your desk solves it.

Charging is done through a USB cable. A few safe-charging habits are worth following:

• Use a standard wall adapter or computer port: a basic 5V adapter is enough. Avoid unbranded, very cheap chargers with no safety markings.
• Do not leave it charging overnight or unattended: lithium cells are safe in normal use but deserve respect. Unplug the device once it is full.
• Never charge a device that is hot, wet, swollen or damaged: stop using it and dispose of it properly.
• Keep the charging port dry and clear of lint: pocket fluff is a common reason for a device not charging.
• Charge before it is completely flat: it is kinder to the cell than running it empty every time.

Charge times for small batteries are typically around an hour to an hour and a half from empty, although the exact figure depends on the cell and the charger. The charging indicator will change colour or turn off when the device is full; check the leaflet for what your unit does.

At the end of its life, the battery inside this kit must not go in your household bin or general recycling. Lithium cells can cause fires in bin lorries and waste plants. In the UK you can take old vapes to a household waste recycling centre, and shops that sell vaping products are required to take back used electrical items such as vape devices. Local councils and several supermarkets also run drop-off points for small electricals. Search for your nearest drop-off using the postcode tool on a recycling locator, and always take the pod and device together unless the site asks you to separate them.

Pod and coil technology

The heart of any pod kit is the pod itself, which combines the e-liquid reservoir with a small heating coil. In the Klypse Zip the pod is refillable, so you top it up with your own e-liquid. Under UK rules a refillable pod can hold no more than 2ml, and that is the capacity class you should expect here. Check the markings on the pod or the leaflet for the exact volume on your unit.

The coil inside is a restricted-draw type. Coils built for mouth-to-lung use generally sit around 0.6 to 1.2 ohms, which pairs a modest amount of power with the low airflow of a cigarette-style draw. We do not have a verified coil resistance figure for this specific model, so rely on the resistance printed on the pod or pack. Whether the coil is round wire or mesh is also something to confirm on the pack. In general terms:

• Mesh coils: a flat sheet of mesh gives a larger surface area, heats evenly and tends to deliver more consistent flavour. They are common in newer pods.
• Standard wire coils: a simple wound wire is cheaper to make and can taste very good at low power, but may be less even over the coil's life.

Whichever type is fitted, the practical routine is the same. A new pod needs to be primed: fill it, wait five to ten minutes so the cotton soaks fully, and take a few gentle puffs without firing at full length. Skipping that wait is the most common cause of a burnt taste on a brand-new coil.

Coil life is not fixed. As a rough guide, a coil lasts anywhere from one to three weeks of regular use, depending on the liquid. Sweet, thick liquids and desserts leave residue on the coil and shorten the life, while thinner fruit, menthol and tobacco liquids are gentler. Signs it is time to change the pod include a flat or burnt taste, a drop in vapour, gurgling that does not clear, or a sticky residue around the base.

One caution on compatibility: the Klypse family includes several pod designs, and we would not assume that pods from the Klypse Mecha or Klypse V2 will fit the Zip. Always match pods to the exact device and check the pack before ordering. Spare pods are available separately, and replacing the pod is usually all the maintenance the device needs.

Nicotine strength guidance

Because the Klypse Zip is supplied without liquid, you choose your own nicotine strength. UK law caps nicotine e-liquid at 20mg/ml, and bottles are limited to 10ml, so you will never find a legal liquid for this device that goes beyond that. The same ceiling that applied to the disposables many people used to buy now applies to the liquid you pour into your own pod.

For a restricted-draw device like this one, nicotine salt liquids are the usual match. Nic salts are smoother at a given strength than traditional freebase nicotine, which means you can use higher strengths without the harsh throat hit. They also deliver nicotine more quickly, which is why they suit former smokers. Use the following as a starting point rather than a prescription:

• Heavier smokers (around 15 or more cigarettes a day): 15 to 20mg/ml nic salt. If this feels too strong, step down one level.
• Moderate smokers (around 8 to 15 a day): 10 to 12mg/ml nic salt.
• Lighter or social smokers: 5 to 6mg/ml nic salt, or 3mg/ml freebase.
• Moving down gradually: a step of 3 to 6mg/ml lower every few weeks is a common path.

How do you know if your strength is right? Too low, and you will find yourself vaping constantly, feeling unsatisfied, and craving cigarettes. Too high, and you may feel lightheaded, nauseous, jittery or get a harsh throat hit. If you feel any of those effects, stop, put the device down, drink some water, and drop to a lower strength next time.

A few additional notes on strength:

• Match strength to the liquid style: a sharp menthol at 20mg/ml feels much harsher than a fruit liquid at the same strength.
• Do not add extra nicotine shots: adding shots to a bottle can push it over the legal limit and makes it difficult to judge strength.
• Avoid mixing salt and freebase in the same pod: change the pod when switching styles.

It is also worth being clear about who should use nicotine at all. Vaping is widely regarded by UK health bodies as far less harmful than smoking, but it is not risk free, and nicotine is addictive. It is for adult smokers looking to switch. It is not for under 18s, and people who have never smoked should not start. If you are pregnant, have a heart condition, or take regular medication, speak to a pharmacist or GP before using nicotine products. For stop-smoking support in England, local stop smoking services and the NHS can help with free guidance.

Who the Klypse Zip is for, and who should look elsewhere

Every vape device is a trade-off, and the Klypse Zip makes its trade-offs clearly: small size, low price and simple operation in exchange for modest battery capacity, limited control and restricted vapour output. Whether it suits you comes down to what you want from a device.

The Zip is a reasonable fit for:

• Adult smokers switching to vaping: the restricted draw and nicotine salt pairing mimic the feel of a cigarette closely, which helps with the transition.
• Former disposable users: if you have been buying throwaway devices, a refillable kit at roughly the same cost as one disposable, with liquid costing a few pounds a bottle, quickly works out cheaper.
• People who want a spare or a backup: at under ten pounds it makes a sensible second device for a bag, car or desk drawer.
• Anyone testing refillables for the first time: with very low upfront cost and simple operation, it is a low-risk way to try refilling and priming a coil.
• Light to moderate vapers: those who vape in short sessions through the day rather than continuously.

It is likely to be a poor fit for:

• People who want big clouds: this is a restricted-draw device. A sub-ohm tank kit is the right category for large vapour.
• Heavy, continuous vapers: the compact battery and small pod mean frequent recharging and refilling.
• Users who want adjustable power or airflow: small entry-level kits generally keep things fixed. If tweaking settings matters to you, look at a kit with adjustable features.
• Anyone who dislikes handling liquid: refilling takes a minute and can be messy at first. If that is a deal-breaker, a closed pod system with prefilled pods may suit you better.
• Non-smokers and under 18s: nicotine products are not for you. It is illegal to sell nicotine vaping products to anyone under 18 in the UK, and we ask for age verification.

If you are unsure, think about how much vaping you do in a day and how you will refill. For most adult smokers switching over, this kit is a practical way to start, and if you outgrow it you can graduate to something larger without having spent much.

How to use the kit: first-time setup

Using the Klypse Zip is simple, but a careful first setup avoids most of the problems people run into later. Follow these steps in order, and keep the instruction leaflet to hand for anything specific to your unit.

• Step 1, charge first: plug the kit into a USB wall adapter or computer port and charge it until the indicator shows it is full. Starting with a full battery lets you test the device properly.
• Step 2, remove packaging: take off any protective film, plastic caps or tape from the pod and the device. Check that the pod has no cracks.
• Step 3, open the fill port: follow the leaflet to find the fill point on the pod. Different pod designs use a silicone plug, a slide cover or a side port, and the correct method is the one shown for your unit.
• Step 4, fill the pod: tilt the pod slightly and run the liquid down the inside wall rather than straight down the central air tube. Fill to just below the maximum line. Do not overfill, and avoid getting liquid in the airflow hole.
• Step 5, close the port: make sure the plug or cover is fully seated so it does not leak.
• Step 6, let it soak: wait five to ten minutes so the cotton in the coil saturates. This is what protects a fresh coil from burning.
• Step 7, fit the pod: seat it firmly in the device until it clicks or sits flush.
• Step 8, take a few gentle puffs: use short, light draws first. Once vapour is flowing smoothly, you are ready to go.

For everyday use, there are a few habits worth building. Top up the pod when it is about a third full, not when it has run dry, because vaping a dry coil is the quickest way to burn it. Wipe the mouthpiece and the connection points with a dry tissue, and avoid using water on the electrical contacts. Keep the device upright when not in use, and avoid leaving it in a hot car or on a sunny windowsill.

Vape responsibly: do not vape where it is not allowed, such as on public transport, inside workplaces or in many pubs and venues, and respect the preferences of other people nearby. Keep the device, liquid and pods out of the reach of children and pets. Nicotine e-liquid is harmful if swallowed or spilled on skin, so wash straight away if you get any on your hands, and keep a tight cap on every bottle.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with small pod kits are simple to solve, and nearly all of them come from the same few causes: priming, fill level, battery state and a dirty connection. Work through the list below before deciding the device is faulty.

• No vapour or no firing: check the battery is charged, the pod is firmly seated, and the connection points are clean and dry. Take the pod out, wipe the contacts with a dry tissue and re-seat it. If the device is draw-activated, try a firmer draw and make sure the airflow hole is not blocked by liquid.
• Burnt or dry taste: usually an under-primed or low coil. Refill the pod, wait ten minutes and take gentle puffs. If it persists after a proper prime, the coil is worn and the pod should be replaced.
• Gurgling: condensation or overfilling. Remove the pod, blow gently through the mouthpiece to clear the airflow, wipe away excess liquid and refit it. Avoid filling to the very top.
• Leaking from the pod or the base: overfilled, a loose plug or a cracked pod. Empty a little liquid, make sure the plug is seated and store the device upright. Replace the pod if the crack is visible.
• Weak flavour: the coil may be gunked up, particularly with sweet liquids. Try a fresh pod, or a thinner 50/50 liquid. A clean rinse of the pod when switching flavour also helps.
• Fast battery drain: the cell may be ageing, the weather may be cold, or you may be vaping more heavily than usual. A full charge followed by normal use will show whether it holds.
• Will not charge: inspect the port for lint or moisture, try a different cable and a different adapter, and make sure you are not using a damaged lead.
• Flashing indicator: different patterns signal different states, such as low battery or a short circuit, and the meaning varies by device. Check the leaflet for the pattern on your unit.
• Hissing or spitting: often a sign of too much liquid around the coil, or a very thick liquid. Reduce the fill level or switch to a thinner liquid.

A few safety points apply regardless of the problem. Stop using the device immediately if it becomes hot to the touch, smells of burning, swells or leaks fluid from the battery area. Do not attempt to open or repair the battery section. Place it somewhere safe and non-flammable and then take it to a recycling point. If a device has simply stopped working, contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will help you work out the next step.

Value for money

The most useful way to judge value on a refillable kit is to look at the total cost over a few weeks, not the price on the day. At around £8.99 for the Klypse Zip, the entry cost is low, but the ongoing cost depends on your liquid, your habits and how often you replace the pod.

Here is a rough comparison, using typical UK prices rather than exact quotes. A disposable vape used to cost about £5 to £6 and last a few days for a regular user. Those products are now banned, but they are still the benchmark many people compare against. Over a month, a regular user could easily have spent £50 to £60 on them. By comparison, a refillable like this costs the one-off price of the kit, plus 10ml bottles of nicotine salt liquid, which commonly sit in the £2.50 to £4 range, plus the occasional spare pod. A 10ml bottle will usually last a moderate vaper somewhere between five days and two weeks, so the monthly spend is typically a fraction of the old disposable routine.

• Upfront cost: low, around the price of a single disposable at the time of writing.
• Running cost: liquid plus an occasional replacement pod. Sweet liquids shorten pod life, so factor that in.
• Waste: much lower than single-use devices, because the battery body is reused and only the pod is replaced.
• Flexibility: you can choose a different liquid, strength and flavour each time, which a sealed device does not allow.
• Hidden costs: a spare pod, a charger if you do not already own one, and a small amount of time spent filling.

Where does it fall short on value? The battery is small, so heavy users may find themselves charging more often, and the fixed feature set means you are paying only for the basics. If you outgrow it, you are not left with much of a loss, but a larger kit might have been better value from the start. The Zip makes the most financial sense for light to moderate adult vapers who value low entry cost and simplicity.

Overall, this is a good-value way to move from disposables to a refillable device, provided you are comfortable handling liquid and treat the pod as a consumable. It is not the cheapest way to vape, since a fully built-up kit with larger batteries can work out cheaper per month for heavy users, but it is one of the lowest-risk ways to start.

How it compares with other options

The Klypse Zip is not the only inexpensive pod kit on the market, and it makes sense to look at the alternatives fairly. Where a comparison turns on a specific figure we cannot verify, we describe the general difference rather than invent numbers.

Versus the Innokin Klypse Mecha. The Mecha sits higher in the same range and is listed on our site at a higher price. It is aimed at people who want a little more from the hardware. The Zip is the simpler, cheaper option within the same family. If you only need a basic, pocketable device, the Zip is enough, and if you want something with more presence, the Mecha is worth a look.

Versus the Klypse V2 pods. The V2 range has its own pod design. Do not assume pods are interchangeable between the Zip and the V2 system. Always match pods to the exact device.

Versus other budget refillable pod kits. Many brands, including Vaporesso, Uwell, Oxva, SMOK and Geekvape, make small refillable pod kits at slightly higher prices. These often offer a larger battery, adjustable airflow or a few extra features such as an LED display or a firing button. If those features matter to you, they are worth the extra spend. The Zip counters with a lower price and a simpler experience, and a brand name with a long record in the UK market.

Versus closed pod systems with prefilled pods. Closed systems remove the refilling step. They are tidy and convenient, but the cost per pod is typically higher over time, and your flavour choice is limited to what is sold in prefilled form. The Zip trades convenience for flexibility and lower running costs.

Versus a larger sub-ohm kit. A tank kit gives more vapour, longer battery life and greater adjustability, but it has a looser draw, uses more liquid and is generally bulkier. It suits a different kind of vaper and is not the natural next step for everyone.

• Pick the Zip if: you want a cheap, small, cigarette-style device and are happy to refill.
• Pick a Klypse Mecha or similar if: you want a step up in features within the same brand.
• Pick a closed pod kit if: you want no-mess convenience and are comfortable paying more per pod.
• Pick a sub-ohm kit if: you want clouds, longer battery life and more control.

The honest summary is that the Zip is a sensible, low-cost entry point. It is not trying to compete on features with larger kits, and it does not need to. Buy it for what it is, and it does the job.