Oreco Model X Pod Vape Kit Ice Blue

Overview

The Oreco Model X Pod Vape Kit Ice Blue by Oreco in Ice Blue at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Oreco Model X Pod Vape Kit Bright Silver: overview

Oreco Model X Pod Vape Kit Bright Silver is a refillable pod kit from Oreco, listed on this site at £21.99. It is a starter-style device, which means it is sold as a complete setup for an adult who wants a compact, rechargeable vape that they fill themselves, rather than a sealed single-use product that goes in the bin when the liquid runs out. Bright Silver is the colourway on this page. The same kit is also listed in Dark Blue, Ice Blue, Ice Purple, Midnight Black and Sakura Pink, all at the same £21.99, so the colour is the cosmetic choice and the price does not change with it.

The listing tags the kit as refillable and as a starter product, carries a 0mg strength tag, and has no puff rating. Those three details tell you a lot about what you are buying. A puff rating belongs to disposables and prefilled pods, where the liquid is sealed in at the factory and the manufacturer can estimate how long it lasts. A refillable kit has no such number, because how long it runs depends on the e-liquid you pour in, the coil, the power, and the way you draw. The 0mg tag fits the same pattern: the hardware itself is not what carries the nicotine, the e-liquid you choose does. Plan on buying your own e-liquid alongside the kit.

One thing needs saying plainly. Oreco does not publish, and we do not hold, verified figures for this kit's battery capacity, coil resistance or pod volume that we are willing to print as fact. So this guide does not invent them. Where it gives numbers, they come from one of three places: the listing itself (price and colours), UK rules that apply to every refillable device sold here, such as the 2ml limit on a refillable pod or tank, the 10ml limit on nicotine e-liquid bottles and the 20mg/ml nicotine cap, or a clearly labelled rule of thumb for compact pod kits in general. If a figure is a general rule rather than an Oreco specification, the text says so.

Oreco is a small range on this site. Besides the Model X kit we list a set of Comet Pro refill pods at £4.99, but those belong to a different Oreco system and are not refills for this kit. Please do not assume pods from different product lines are interchangeable, because pod shape and contact points differ between ranges. This is an 18+ product, intended for adult smokers and adult vapers only. It is not for anyone under 18 and it is not for people who have never smoked or vaped.

The rest of this guide covers how the kit should perform, what to put in it, how the design and battery behave, how coil technology affects what you taste, how to choose a nicotine strength, who it suits and who should look elsewhere, how to set it up and fix common problems, whether £21.99 is good value, and how it sits next to other pod kits sold in the UK.

Performance and puff delivery

Because the Model X is a refillable kit, there is no printed puff count to quote, and anyone who gives you an exact figure for a refillable device is guessing. What you can do is work from a reasonable planning rule. Compact pod vapers commonly find that a millilitre of e-liquid lasts somewhere between 150 and 300 puffs at low power, depending on how long each draw is and how much the coil heats the liquid. Since UK rules cap a refillable pod or tank at 2ml, that puts a full fill at roughly 300 to 600 puffs. Treat that as a planning figure, not an Oreco specification. A short, light draw stretches a fill further, and long, hard pulls empty it faster.

Compact pod kits of this kind are generally built for mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping. That means you draw the vapour into your mouth first, hold it for a moment, then inhale, which is close to how people draw on a cigarette. The airflow is deliberately tight, the vapour output is modest, and the throat hit tends to be firmer than on larger devices. It is quite different from direct-to-lung vaping, where you breathe the vapour straight down in one long pull and the device produces much bigger clouds. Our listing does not classify the Model X's draw style, so check the airflow feel on the first few puffs. If you want large clouds, a small pod kit is the wrong tool and a sub-ohm device would suit you better.

Output stays consistent for most of a charge and then falls off as the battery runs low. Many people notice the vapour thinning and the flavour flattening before the battery indicator gives any warning. The other cause of weak performance is an ageing coil, which we cover in the coil section below. If a pod that used to taste lively starts tasting muted or slightly burnt, the coil is far more likely to be the problem than the battery.

E-liquid choice matters as much as the hardware. Pod kits suit thinner liquids, usually nicotine salt formulations around a 50/50 balance of VG and PG. Thick, VG-heavy liquids such as 70/30 or 80/20 blends are designed for larger, more powerful devices. In a small pod they can struggle to move through the wick quickly enough, and the usual result is dry, harsh puffs and a coil that burns out early. If the bottle is labelled for sub-ohm use or shows a very high VG ratio, leave it for a different device.

Finally, be honest about what a modest pod kit is for. It delivers a steady, controlled amount of vapour and nicotine in a pocket-sized body. It does not try to compete with high-wattage mods on cloud size, and it will not chain-vape all day without a top-up of battery or liquid. Most adults who choose this style of device want something that is easy to carry, easy to refill and predictable, and that is the job it is built to do.

Flavour profile and choosing e-liquid

A refillable kit has no flavour of its own. The taste you get is whatever you pour into the pod, filtered through the coil and wick. That is one of the main attractions of a refillable system, because you are not locked into one disposable flavour, and it also means the first decision after buying the kit is choosing the e-liquid. The shop stocks a wide spread of nicotine salt and shortfill liquids, and the main flavour families are worth knowing before you order.

• Tobacco and bakery-style tobacco: the usual starting point for adults moving away from cigarettes, with a dry, slightly sweet profile.
• Menthol and mint: a cooling hit that stays clean on the palate. Menthol is strong in a small pod, so lighter blends are easier to live with.
• Fruit: from single berries and citrus to blended mixes. Fruit liquids are the most common choice in pod kits and generally taste clear through a mesh or cotton coil.
• Ice blends: fruit with a cooling edge. Popular, but the coolant can mask subtle flavours.
• Dessert and sweet profiles: custard, cream, candy. These taste rich, but they carry more sweetener and tend to build residue on the coil faster.

That last point deserves attention. Sweeteners in e-liquid caramelise on the coil surface over time. The result is a gradual loss of flavour, then a faintly burnt note, and eventually a coil that needs replacing sooner than it would on a fruit or tobacco liquid. If you vape dessert flavours all day, expect to change pods or coils more often. If you want to stretch each coil, favour less sweet profiles.

Switching flavours is straightforward but not entirely clean. Residue from the previous liquid stays in the wick, so the first few puffs of the new flavour can carry a trace of the old one, which vapers call ghosting. Menthol and strong ice flavours are the worst offenders. The simple fixes are to run one flavour per pod and keep a spare pod for a second flavour, or to empty the pod, rinse it according to the maker's instructions, let it dry fully, and refill. Do not fill a damp pod, because trapped water interferes with wicking and can cause spitting.

When you first fill a new pod, expect the flavour to be slightly muted for the first few puffs while the wick saturates, then to settle. Over the life of a coil the flavour typically peaks in the first few refills and then declines slowly. Keep that curve in mind before you decide a liquid is dull: sometimes the liquid is fine and the coil is simply tired.

For the Bright Silver kit specifically, the colour has no bearing on taste. All six finishes are the same device. Choose the colour you like and put your effort into the liquid.

Design and build quality

The Model X is a compact pod device designed to sit in a pocket or a small bag without drawing attention. The Bright Silver finish is a light metallic colour, as opposed to the darker Midnight Black or Dark Blue options, and it sits alongside Ice Blue, Ice Purple and Sakura Pink in a range that is clearly aimed at people who want a choice of look as well as a working device. Our listing does not give dimensions, weight or body material, so we will not quote any. What we can offer is practical advice on how a device in this class should look and feel when it arrives.

On unboxing, check the following before you charge or fill anything:

• The pod seats firmly and does not rattle or rotate. A pod that is loose in its housing is a common cause of poor contact and weak output.
• The charging port is clean and straight, with no visible debris or bent contacts.
• The finish is even, with no deep scratches or gaps at the seams.
• Any airflow opening or fill port plug is intact and in place.
• The device is the colour you ordered. Bright Silver should look metallic silver rather than grey or white.

If anything looks wrong, stop and contact our team with your order number before using it, so we can sort it out cleanly.

Light metallic finishes generally hide fine surface scratches better than glossy black, but they show fingerprints and smears of e-liquid more readily. A quick wipe with a dry microfibre cloth keeps the device looking tidy. Do not use solvents, alcohol wipes or harsh cleaners on the body, because they can strip the finish and creep into seams and the charging port. Keep the device away from loose keys and coins in a pocket, since a metallic finish is as prone to scratching as any other.

Pocket lint is the hidden enemy of any pod kit. Fibres collect in the charging port and around the pod contacts, and they can stop the device charging or firing reliably. A dry cotton bud or a soft brush clears them. Carry the device in a case or a separate pocket if you can, and always carry it with the pod upright where possible, since a pod lying flat in a warm pocket is more likely to weep liquid.

As for build quality overall, a device at £21.99 sits in the mid-price band for refillable starter kits, and you should expect a sensible, plastic-and-metal construction rather than a milled, heavyweight feel. The things that matter most are not the weight of the body but the fit of the pod, the quality of the seals around the fill port and the reliability of the contacts, and those are the points to inspect when it arrives and to watch over the first weeks of use.

Battery and charging

Oreco does not publish a battery capacity for the Model X that we can quote, so we will not put a milliamp-hour figure on the page. As a general reference, compact pod kits tend to carry batteries somewhere between about 400 and 1000mAh, and the kit's actual capacity will sit within or near that kind of range. What matters more to you is how that translates into days of use, and that depends on the coil resistance, how often you vape and how long each draw is. A light user may charge every few days, while a heavy user will want to top up daily.

Charging a pod kit is simple, but a few habits make a real difference to battery life and safety:

• Use a sensible charger. A standard 5V USB wall adapter or a computer USB port is fine for a device this size. Avoid damaged cables, loose connectors and unbranded fast chargers of unknown quality.
• Check the port. Most current pod kits use USB-C, so a cable you already own may fit, but confirm on your unit before relying on it.
• Do not charge unattended or overnight. Stay in the room while it charges, and unplug it when the indicator shows it is full.
• Charge on a hard, clear surface. Not under a pillow, on a sofa cushion, or in a bag.
• Keep the contacts dry. If liquid has leaked onto the device, wipe it dry before plugging in.

Charging time for compact pod kits is typically in the region of one to two hours, but treat that as a general expectation rather than a promise for this specific unit. The indicator light or the manual will tell you when it is done.

The lithium-ion cell inside any rechargeable vape ages with use. A cell commonly holds up well for a few hundred full charge cycles before capacity starts to drop noticeably. You can look after it by avoiding the extremes: do not leave the device in a hot car or in direct sunlight, do not let it sit completely flat for weeks, and do not charge it while it is hot from heavy use.

Stop using the device and take it out of circulation if you notice any of the following: it becomes noticeably hot while charging, it swells or bulges, it gives off a chemical smell, or the casing deforms. A damaged battery should never go in household rubbish or recycling. Instead, take it to a proper disposal point. In the UK, retailers that sell vapes are required to take back waste vapes, many household waste recycling centres have small electricals or vape banks, and the Recycle Your Electricals postcode finder will show your nearest drop-off point. Never put a vape in the bin, because the lithium cell can start fires in collection vehicles and waste sites.

Coil and pod technology

The coil is the part of a pod kit that actually makes vapour. It is a resistance wire in contact with a wick, and when you draw, the battery heats the wire and the liquid in the wick turns to vapour. Everything you notice about flavour, vapour volume, throat hit and battery drain traces back to the coil. We do not hold a verified coil specification for the Model X, so rather than claim one, here is how coil technology works in general and what to look for on your own pod.

Compact pod kits use a handful of coil designs:

• Standard wire coil with cotton: a round wire wrapped around a cotton wick. Simple, inexpensive and widely used, with good flavour when it is fresh.
• Mesh coil: a flat woven sheet of resistance material that touches a larger area of wick. Mesh heats more evenly and tends to give a smoother flavour and quicker response, but it often uses liquid faster.
• Ceramic coil: a porous ceramic wick heated by an embedded element. Ceramic tends to be clean tasting and resistant to burning, though the coil is slower to heat and less common in current pods.

Each design has trade-offs rather than a clear winner, and a well-made standard coil can outperform a poor mesh coil. Look at the markings on the pod, the packaging or the leaflet for the design and the resistance, and ask our team if you cannot find it.

Resistance is measured in ohms. For MTL pod vaping the usual range is roughly 0.6 to 1.2 ohm, with tighter airflow and lower power. Lower-resistance coils, such as the 0.4 and 0.6 ohm pods in Oreco's Comet Pro range, draw more current and produce more vapour per puff, at the cost of faster battery drain and quicker liquid use. A higher resistance coil gives a firmer throat hit and stretches the liquid and battery further. If you are choosing between devices, think about which end of that range suits your habits.

Many pod kits use a pod with the coil built in, so refilling the pod keeps working until the coil wears out and the whole pod is replaced. Others use a replaceable coil head that you swap while keeping the pod body. As a rule of thumb, a coil lasts from one to three weeks of regular daily use, and less if you vape sweet liquids or very thick, high-VG liquids. Signs that a coil is done include a burnt or flat taste, reduced vapour, a rasping throat hit, or gurgling even when the pod is correctly filled.

Two habits protect any coil. Always let a freshly filled pod rest for a few minutes before the first puff, so that the wick is saturated, and never fire the device with an empty or nearly empty pod, because a dry wick burns almost instantly and ruins the coil.

Nicotine strength guidance

The Model X listing carries a 0mg tag because the strength is determined by the e-liquid you add, not by the hardware. This makes the nicotine decision entirely yours, and it deserves some thought. UK rules cap nicotine in e-liquid at 20mg/ml, which is 2 percent, and the cap applies to every nicotine vaping product sold here, whether it is a refill bottle, a prefilled pod or a disposable. Nicotine e-liquid bottles are also limited to 10ml, and refillable tanks and pods to 2ml.

Two types of nicotine liquid suit pod kits, and the difference affects strength choice:

• Nicotine salts: a form that feels smoother at higher strengths and is usually sold at 10mg and 20mg. This is the common choice for compact pod kits because the throat hit stays tolerable even at 20mg.
• Freebase nicotine: the traditional form, often sold at 3mg, 6mg or 12mg. It feels harsher as strength rises, which is why it is normally used at low strengths and in larger devices.

As a rough guide for adults who already smoke or vape, and not as personal advice:

• 20mg nicotine salt is generally chosen by people moving from a heavier daily smoking habit, who want a strong, cigarette-like hit from a small device.
• 10mg nicotine salt suits lighter smokers, or anyone who finds 20mg too strong or who vapes frequently through the day and wants to take in less per puff.
• Low freebase strengths suit people who prefer a looser draw and use a lower-power device.
• 0mg is for adults who vape for the habit and the flavour without nicotine, or who are tapering down.

It is worth starting at the lower end of your likely range rather than the top. A strength that is too high produces a harsh throat hit, light-headedness, nausea or a racing heart, and the right response is to stop, take some air and drop to a lower strength next time. A strength that is too low is easy to spot too: you end up vaping far more often to feel satisfied, which burns through liquid and battery. If you find yourself chain-vaping, move up one step.

Remember that nicotine is addictive. This kit is for adult smokers and adult vapers, and it is not intended for people who have never used nicotine. If you are pregnant, have a heart condition, or take regular medication, speak to a pharmacist or your GP before using any nicotine product. Keep all e-liquid in its child-resistant bottle, clearly labelled, and well out of reach of children and pets.

Who the Oreco Model X is for

The Model X makes sense for a fairly specific group of adults, and it is worth being clear about who that is so you can decide whether it fits you before you spend £21.99.

Adults switching from smoking. Compact MTL pod kits are a popular route for adult smokers because the draw feels familiar and the device is simple to run. You pick a nicotine salt liquid in a strength that matches your smoking, fill the pod and go. The Model X fits that profile as a starter product, and the 0mg tag on the listing simply means you add the nicotine through the liquid.

People leaving disposables behind. Single-use disposable vapes have been banned from sale in Great Britain since 1 June 2025, and the market has shifted toward rechargeable, reusable devices and prefilled pod systems. A refillable kit is a straightforward replacement. You keep one device, you refill it, and you only dispose of small amounts of waste rather than a whole device every few days. If your old disposable routine involved a lot of bins and a lot of spending, a refillable kit changes both.

Vapers who want to pick their own flavour. Because the Model X is refillable, you are not limited to the flavours a manufacturer decided to put in a sealed pod. If you like to rotate between a tobacco in the morning, a fruit in the afternoon and a menthol in the evening, a refillable pod with a spare is easy to manage.

People who want a cheaper running cost. Refilling a pod from a 10ml bottle is generally cheaper per puff than buying prefilled pods. The value section below puts numbers on it.

Style-conscious buyers. With six colours at one price, the range suits people who want the device to look the way they like, Bright Silver being the neutral metallic option.

Who should skip it? Anyone under 18, and anyone who has never smoked or vaped. Anyone who wants large clouds or a high-wattage experience should look at a different class of device. Anyone who wants zero maintenance and no refilling will be happier with a prefilled pod kit, where you simply swap a sealed pod. And if you need a published, verified spec sheet with battery capacity and coil data before you buy, be aware that the Model X listing does not provide one, so a more fully documented device from another brand may suit you better.

How to set up, fill and use the kit

A refillable pod kit is not complicated, but a careful first setup avoids most of the problems people run into later. Follow these steps in order.

• Unbox and inspect. Check the device, pod and cable as described in the design section. Read any leaflet that comes in the box, because it will have the maker's specific instructions.
• Charge first. Give the battery a full charge before the first use. It is a good habit with any new lithium-ion device, and it lets you confirm that charging works.
• Choose a suitable liquid. A nicotine salt e-liquid at a strength that suits you, in a 50/50 VG and PG balance, is the safest starting point for a compact pod kit.
• Remove the pod and open the fill port. Most refillable pods have a silicone plug over a small fill hole. Lift it with a fingernail and keep the pod upright.
• Fill slowly. Tilt the bottle nozzle against the side of the fill hole and let the liquid run in gently. Avoid pouring onto the central airflow tube, and do not overfill. Stop a few millimetres below the top so there is room for air. The capacity of a refillable pod in the UK is limited to 2ml, so you will not need much.
• Close the plug firmly. A half-seated plug is a very common cause of leaks.
• Let it rest. Wait five to ten minutes, so the wick absorbs the liquid. Skipping this step is the quickest way to get a dry hit and burn a new coil.
• Fit the pod. Push it in until it seats fully. Many pods click into place.
• Take gentle first puffs. Start with a couple of short draws and leave a gap between them. Avoid chain-vaping straight away.

Most compact pod kits are draw-activated, which means you simply breathe in on the mouthpiece and the device fires, though some have a button. Check which yours uses. If it has a button, do not press it without a pod in place and filled.

For day-to-day use, top up the pod before it runs fully dry. Wipe the mouthpiece and contacts occasionally with a dry cloth or a cotton bud. When changing flavour, either use a separate pod or rinse and dry the pod fully, as described in the flavour section.

Store the device upright, away from heat, direct sunlight and children. If you are travelling by air, carry the pod nearly empty or empty, because changes in cabin pressure can force liquid out of a full pod and leave you with a leaking pocket. The same applies on long drives through high ground. Finally, keep your e-liquid in its original child-resistant bottle, labelled, with the cap fully closed.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most pod kit problems have simple causes. Here are the ones we see most often and what to try before contacting anyone.

• Leaking from the pod or mouthpiece: The pod is probably overfilled, the fill plug is not fully seated, or the liquid is too thin or too hot from a warm pocket. Wipe everything dry, check the plug, and fill to a lower level next time. Keep the device upright.
• Gurgling or spitting: This is usually condensation or liquid flooding the airflow. Blow gently through the mouthpiece with the pod removed to clear it, wipe dry, and take shorter draws. A rapidly gurgling pod with a good fill level may mean a tired coil.
• Dry or burnt taste: The pod is nearly empty, the wick was not saturated before use, the liquid is too thick, or the coil is worn. Refill, wait ten minutes and try again. If the burnt taste persists after a fresh fill, replace the pod or coil.
• No vapour or the device will not fire: Check the battery first, then check that the pod is fully seated and that the contacts are clean. Fibres or dried liquid on the contacts block the connection. Clean them with a dry cotton bud. Make sure the airflow is not blocked by a finger or pocket lint.
• Indicator light flashing: A flashing light usually points to low battery, a poor contact or a short circuit warning. Charge it, reseat the pod, and clean the contacts. If it keeps flashing with a full battery and clean contacts, the pod may be faulty.
• Will not charge: Try a different cable and a different adapter, and look for lint in the port. If the port is damaged, stop using it and contact us.
• Weak flavour: The coil may be aging, the liquid may be too sweet or too thick, or you have a leftover flavour in the wick. Try a fresh pod, a less sweet liquid and a clean refill.
• Harsh throat hit: The nicotine strength is probably too high for you, or the liquid is a freebase at a high strength. Step down a strength or switch to a nicotine salt.
• Pod feels loose: Remove it, check the contacts for dirt, and reseat it firmly. If it still wobbles, the fit may be faulty and worth reporting.

Do not try to open the battery compartment, bend contacts or modify the device. If it becomes hot, swells, smells odd or sparks, stop using it at once and take it to a recycling point as described in the battery section.

If you have worked through the list above and the problem remains, contact our team. Please have your order number, a short description of what is happening and, if possible, a clear photo ready. It speeds things up a lot and lets us tell you quickly whether the fault is in the device, the pod or the way it is being used.

Value for money

At £21.99, the Model X sits in the middle of the refillable starter kit range on this site. Whether that is good value depends on how you compare it, so here are the numbers, with the assumptions made clear.

The upfront cost is the device. After that, your running cost is e-liquid, plus the occasional replacement pod or coil. A 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid commonly costs somewhere around £3 to £5 on the UK market. Take a bottle at £3.99 as a worked example. Since a refillable pod holds up to 2ml, a bottle gives you about five full fills. That is roughly 80p per fill. If a fill lasts you a day, your daily e-liquid cost is about 80p, and if it lasts two days it is about 40p. Your own usage will differ, but the point is that refilling is cheap per puff.

Compare that with prefilled pod systems. For example, an Al Fakher Hypermax kit on this site costs £11.99, with replacement prefilled pods at £7.99 each. That is a lower entry price than the Model X, but each new pod costs several times what a refill fill does, so the gap closes within a few weeks of regular use. Prefilled pods win on convenience and on not having to handle liquid, and refillable kits win on running cost and flavour choice. The right answer depends on whether you value the simplicity of a sealed pod or the flexibility of a bottle.

Disposables have been banned from sale in Great Britain since 1 June 2025, so the old price comparison against a single-use vape is largely historic, but it is still useful context. A single-use device was thrown away after a few days of use, so the cost of ownership repeated every week. A reusable kit is a one-off spend that you amortise across months, provided you look after the battery and replace the coil when it wears out.

Hidden costs are modest but worth planning for:

• Spare pods or coils, which are a recurring cost.
• A spare charging cable if you do not already have one.
• E-liquid in the strength and flavour you actually enjoy. It can take a bottle or two of experimenting to settle, and it is wise to start with a small bottle rather than a bulk buy.

There is one uncertainty to be upfront about. As far as our current listings go, we do not list a separate replacement pod for the Model X, and the Comet Pro pods are a different system. So before you rely on this kit for the long term, ask our team how to source spares. That is a genuine factor in the real cost of ownership.

The delivery side helps. We offer free UK delivery on orders over £20, so the kit alone qualifies at £21.99, and you can add e-liquid to the same order without paying for delivery. Orders placed before 4pm are dispatched the same day, and every product we sell is 100 percent genuine.

How it compares with other UK pod kits

The refillable starter market is crowded, and the honest way to judge the Model X is to put it beside kits you can also buy here. The prices below are our own current listings. We are comparing price and category position, not claiming that one device outperforms another, because we do not have side-by-side test data and we will not pretend to.

• Vaporesso XROS 6 Mini Pod Kit, £16.99: cheaper by £5. Vaporesso has a large range of compatible pods and a long-running line of XROS devices, so spares are easy to find. If price and ecosystem matter most, this is a strong alternative.
• Vaporesso XROS 5 Pod Kit, £22.99: about £1 more than the Model X, from an established line with widely available replacement pods.
• Uwell Caliburn G3 Pod Kit, £16.99: also £5 cheaper, from a brand with a long record in pod systems and an extensive range of coils and pods.
• Oxva Xlim Pro 3 Pod Kit, £19.99: £2 cheaper, from a brand with a deep catalogue of pods and accessories.
• Voopoo Argus G3 Pod Kit, £24.99: £3 more, in the same general class.
• Geekvape Sonder Q2 Pod Kit, £13.99: £8 cheaper and aimed squarely at the budget end of the market.

On price alone, the Model X is not the cheapest. Several established kits cost less, and the brands behind them have much larger ranges of pods, coils and accessories. That ecosystem matters for the long term, because a kit is only as useful as your ability to keep it running. It is the strongest argument for looking at those options first.

What the Model X offers in return is a straightforward starter package with six colour options at a single price, including the Bright Silver on this page, from a brand whose Comet Pro pods we also stock. If you like the look of the device, want a simple refillable setup, and are comfortable asking us about spares, it is a reasonable pick at £21.99. If you want the widest choice of pods and the most published technical detail, the better-documented brands above are the more cautious choices.

Compared with prefilled pod systems, the trade is the one set out in the value section. Prefilled kits cost less to start and ask less of you, while a refillable kit asks for a little more effort and repays it in running cost and flavour choice. Compared with large vape mods, the Model X is smaller, quieter and much less powerful, and is meant for a different kind of vaper.

Our advice is to decide first whether you want a refillable or prefilled system, then whether you value ecosystem and documentation or simply like the look and price of the device, and then choose accordingly. If you want a second opinion, the team will happily talk it through with you before you order.