GeekVape Obelisk 65 Pod Vape Kit Scarlet Blue

Overview

The GeekVape Obelisk 65 Pod Vape Kit Scarlet Blue by Geekvape in Scarlet Blue at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

What the GeekVape Obelisk 65 Pod Vape Kit is

The GeekVape Obelisk 65 is a refillable pod vape kit from Geekvape, a Shenzhen-based manufacturer that has been producing mods, tanks and pod systems for the better part of a decade. The 65 in the name refers to its maximum power output of 65 watts, which places the kit in the adjustable pod-mod category: more flexible than a basic fixed-output pod pen, but more compact than a full box mod paired with a separate tank. It is a reusable, rechargeable device, and that matters in the UK, where single-use disposable vapes have not been legal to sell since 1 June 2025. If you used to buy a disposable every few days, a kit like this replaces that routine with a body you keep, a small pod you refill and a bottle of e-liquid.

Three ideas sit behind the design. First, adjustable power, so you can tune the device to your e-liquid and your preferred hit instead of accepting one fixed setting. Second, a refillable pod with a mesh coil, which is a flavour-focused heating element that has become standard in this class of device. Third, a built-in rechargeable battery with USB-C charging, so there are no loose cells to buy, wrap or carry around.

The key specifications as we understand them for this kit are listed below. Geekvape occasionally revises small details between production runs, so check the product images and the manual in the box if a particular figure matters for your decision.

• Maximum output: up to 65W, adjustable downwards for gentler use.
• Battery: built-in lithium-ion cell in the region of 1800mAh, recharged over USB-C.
• Pod capacity: 2ml refillable, which is the largest tank size allowed on nicotine vaping products sold in the UK.
• Coil: replaceable mesh coil designed for the Obelisk pod system.
• E-liquid: works with ordinary UK-legal e-liquid, up to the 20mg/ml (2%) nicotine cap, supplied in bottles of 10ml or less.
• Age restriction: sold to adults aged 18 and over only.

The rest of this page covers how the kit performs, how it handles flavour, how long the battery and coils last, which nicotine strength to choose, who should buy it and who should look elsewhere, and how it compares with the other pod kits UK vapers tend to shortlist. We have tried to be straightforward about the trade-offs, because a refillable kit suits some people very well and others not at all.

Performance and vapour delivery

The headline number is 65W, but it helps to understand what that figure does and does not tell you. Wattage is the electrical power sent to the coil. More power heats the coil faster and harder, which produces more vapour, a warmer inhale and a stronger throat sensation. It does not automatically make the device better. A pod-sized mesh coil is designed to work within a specific power window, and that window is usually printed on the coil itself. Most coils in this class are happiest somewhere between the high teens and the mid-forties in watts. Running a coil far above its stated range burns e-liquid faster, shortens coil life and can leave a scorched taste. Treat the printed range on the coil as the authority and treat 65W as headroom rather than a target.

That headroom is still useful. A kit with a higher ceiling tends to run cooler and steadier at moderate settings than a small fixed-output pod pushed to its limit, and it gives you room to fine-tune. Mesh coils also reach working temperature quickly, so there is very little delay between pressing the button and getting vapour. In practice that means short, responsive puffs rather than a long wait for the coil to wake up.

The draw style depends on how you set the kit up. At lower wattages with a tighter airflow, the Obelisk 65 behaves like a mouth-to-lung device, similar to the way you would draw on a cigarette: a pause in the mouth, then an inhale. If your version offers adjustable airflow and you open it up while raising the power, you can move towards a looser, restricted direct-to-lung style. Check the product images for the airflow arrangement on the version you are buying.

Unlike a disposable, a refillable kit has no fixed puff count. How many puffs you get depends on how often you fill the pod, the wattage you run and how long each puff is. As a rough guide, a 2ml pod at moderate settings gives a few hundred puffs per fill, which covers a large part of a day for a typical moderate user. Heavier users will refill more often. Because the pod takes a standard bottle top-up, you can carry a 10ml bottle and refill on the go in about a minute rather than throwing the whole device away.

Flavour and e-liquid pairing

A kit does not come with a flavour of its own, and that is its main advantage over a disposable. The taste comes from whatever e-liquid you put in the pod, and the mesh coil is a good platform for it. Mesh gives a large, evenly heated surface, so the coil vaporises the liquid without hot spots, and that tends to keep flavours defined from the first puff to the last. If you have been disappointed by the way a disposable fades or turns flat as the battery sinks, you will notice the difference.

The eight variants listed for this kit are easiest to understand as device options. With a kit, the differences between variants are normally to do with the body finish or colour, not the taste, so pick the one you like the look of. If you are buying your first e-liquid at the same time, these are the flavour families worth trying, each of which suits the mesh coil in a slightly different way:

• Blue raspberry ice and other blue-sweet profiles: bright and sharp, they hold up well at moderate power with a light cooling edge.
• Strawberry kiwi and mixed berries: fruity and clean, and they show off the coil's flavour definition at around the middle of the power range.
• Watermelon and honeydew: light, juicy fruits that taste fresher at lower wattage and can turn syrupy if pushed hard.
• Mango and peach: rounder tropical flavours that benefit from a slightly warmer vape.
• Menthol and mint: crisp, simple and forgiving. A good starting point for ex-smokers who want a clean, non-sweet vape.
• Classic and sweet tobacco: for people moving across from cigarettes who want something familiar.
• Vanilla custard and dessert flavours: rich and creamy, though they leave more residue on the coil and wear it out sooner.
• Cola and fizzy flavours: distinctive and bold, and they pair well with a slightly cooler setting.

Two practical points. First, the e-liquid ratio matters. Liquids around 50/50 or 60/40 VG/PG flow through a mesh coil comfortably. Very thick, high-VG liquids can wick slowly through a small pod coil and cause dry hits. Second, if you change flavour, rinse the pod and let it dry, or fit a fresh coil. Old residue will otherwise colour the new flavour for a puff or two, and a menthol pod that was once filled with dessert liquid will rarely taste right again.

Design and build quality

The Obelisk 65 follows the common pod-mod layout: a slim, rounded rectangular body with the battery and electronics inside, and a removable pod that seats on top. The name hints at a tall, upright profile, and the body is built to sit comfortably in a hand and slide into a jeans pocket without adding much bulk. It is bigger than a slim fixed-output pen, which is the price of carrying a higher-capacity battery and more power. If you want something you can forget is in your pocket, a smaller device will do that better. If you want a device that feels solid and has some weight to it, this form factor is reasonable.

Geekvape has a track record of building sturdy devices, and many of its products use a metal-alloy frame with a coated finish. That kind of construction tends to resist scratches better than bare plastic and gives the device a more solid feel. Look at the product images for the exact materials and finish on the colour you choose. As with any device, a drop onto a hard floor can still crack a pod or dent the casing, so a lanyard or a small case is a sensible and inexpensive precaution.

The pod is the part that gets the most handling, so its design matters. A well-made pod seats firmly with no wobble, has a fill port that opens and closes cleanly, and keeps its seal when you put the device in a pocket or bag. When you fill the pod, tilt the bottle so the nozzle lines up with the port and fill slowly to just below the maximum line. Overfilling is the single most common cause of leaks, because there is no spare air space for the liquid to expand into when the device warms up in your pocket.

Controls are kept simple. A fire button and a compact display or indicator let you adjust the output, and the manual covers the exact button sequences for switching on and off and changing the power. Give yourself a few minutes with the manual on the first day. After that, the interface is quick to use without looking at it. It is also worth knowing that the lock function, if available on your version, is worth using whenever the device is in a bag or pocket, because accidental firing wastes battery and can heat the device unnecessarily.

Battery life and charging

The built-in battery is in the region of 1800mAh. That figure on its own is hard to interpret, so here is the arithmetic. A 1800mAh cell at a nominal 3.7V stores a little under 7 watt-hours of energy. If you vape at around 25W, which is a typical working power for a mesh pod coil, and allow for some loss in the electronics, the battery supplies roughly 13 to 15 minutes of total firing time. With puffs averaging three to four seconds, that works out to somewhere in the region of 200 to 250 puffs per full charge. Running higher wattage drains it faster, and running lower wattage stretches it.

In everyday use, that means a moderate vaper will get roughly a day of use from a full charge, and a lighter user may stretch it to a day and a half. Heavy users or people who prefer to vape at the upper end of the power range should expect to top up during the day or carry a power bank. This is an honest limitation of a pod-sized device. If you want several days between charges, you are looking at a larger mod with replaceable cells, not a compact pod kit.

Charging is over USB-C, which means the same cable you probably already use for your phone. Some tips that make a difference:

• Use a reputable 5V charger from a known brand. Cheap unbranded adaptors are a common cause of battery problems.
• Charge on a hard, flat, non-flammable surface where you can see it, and do not leave it charging overnight on a bed or sofa.
• Unplug when it reaches full. Modern devices have charge protection, but there is no benefit to leaving it connected.
• Do not carry the device loose in a pocket or bag with keys and coins. Contact with metal objects is a recognised cause of short circuits, so use a case or a separate compartment.
• If the device gets noticeably hot while charging, swells, or smells odd, unplug it and stop using it.

Because the battery is built in, you cannot swap it. When the device eventually reaches the end of its life, do not put it in general waste or household recycling. Lithium-ion batteries cause fires in bin lorries and recycling plants. Take it to a household waste recycling centre, or to a drop-off point for small electricals and batteries, which many supermarkets and retailers provide. Shops that sell electrical products are obliged to take back waste electrical items, so you can also ask the retailer you bought from.

The pod and mesh coil

The coil is where the vapour is made, so it deserves a closer look. A traditional round-wire coil is a length of resistance wire wrapped around a cotton wick. A mesh coil replaces the wire with a flat, perforated sheet of metal that is rolled or folded against the wick. The sheet has far more surface area touching the cotton, so it heats more evenly, warms up faster and vaporises the liquid with less risk of local overheating. For a user, the practical results are more consistent flavour, quicker response and a smoother hit than a basic coil of similar size would give.

Mesh coils are not perfect. They are more sensitive to the way the cotton is primed, they are more affected by sweet liquids, and they can be less forgiving than round wire if you let the pod run low. Coil life is variable. As a rough guide, a coil can last somewhere between one and three weeks of regular use, and it will usually be at the short end if you vape sweet, dessert-style liquids at high power, and at the long end if you vape fruity or menthol liquids at modest power.

Getting the most out of each coil comes down to a few habits:

• Prime it properly. Before the first puff on a new coil, drip a few drops of e-liquid directly onto the exposed cotton through the coil's inlet holes, then fill the pod and wait five to ten minutes. Firing a dry coil is the quickest way to ruin it.
• Start low. Begin at the bottom of the printed wattage range and move up in small steps until the flavour and warmth feel right.
• Do not chain-vape. Leave a few seconds between puffs so the cotton can re-wet.
• Refill before the pod is empty. Do not let the liquid level fall below the coil inlet holes.
• Replace when the taste changes. A burnt, flat or bitter taste, weak vapour or a gurgling sound are all signs the coil has reached the end of its life. Pushing on with a worn coil never improves it.

One thing to be aware of is that coils and pods for the Obelisk system are specific to it. You cannot use pods from another brand, and other brands' coils will not fit. Before you commit, it is sensible to check that replacement pods or coils are available and priced reasonably. They are a recurring cost, and they are also a plastic and electronic waste item, so drop used ones at a recycling point rather than in the bin.

Choosing a nicotine strength

In the UK, e-liquid containing nicotine is capped at 20mg/ml, which is 2%, and bottles are limited to 10ml. This is the same legal cap that applied to disposable vapes before they were banned, and it applies to every nicotine e-liquid you buy for this kit. You will also find nicotine-free (0mg) liquids and shortfills that are supplied without nicotine. Those are not limited in the same way, but they are not used in a pod this size as often as nic salts and freebase liquids are.

There are two main types of nicotine liquid, and the choice affects how the strength feels:

• Nicotine salts (nic salts): a form of nicotine that is smoother on the throat at higher strengths. They are the usual choice for pod kits, usually sold at 10mg or 20mg, with some lower options. They deliver nicotine more quickly and feel gentler than freebase at the same strength.
• Freebase nicotine: the traditional form, typically sold at 3mg, 6mg and 12mg. It gives a sharper throat hit. It is the usual choice when you want to use higher wattage and bigger puffs.

A rough starting guide, which is general information and not medical advice:

• Smoking around 15 or more cigarettes a day: a 20mg nic salt at lower power, or a 10mg nic salt if 20mg feels harsh.
• Smoking around 10 cigarettes a day: a 10mg nic salt is a reasonable starting point.
• Light or social smoking: a 5mg or 6mg liquid, or a low-strength salt.
• Running the kit at the upper end of its power range: a freebase liquid at 3mg to 6mg is usually more comfortable than a high-strength salt.

The power setting interacts with strength. A high-strength liquid at high wattage delivers a lot of nicotine in each puff and can feel rough, dizzy-making or nauseating. If that happens, put the wattage down or move to a lower strength. If you are still craving cigarettes after a few days, move up a step. Many people begin at a higher strength and step down gradually once they are no longer smoking, which is a sensible way to use a kit like this. Nicotine is addictive, and vaping is intended for adult smokers who want to switch. If you do not smoke, you do not need to start. If you want help to quit nicotine altogether, free local stop smoking services are available through the NHS.

Who the Obelisk 65 suits, and who should skip it

The kit is aimed at a fairly specific kind of vaper. It makes most sense for adults who currently smoke and want to switch, for ex-disposable users who want something cheaper to run and less wasteful, and for people who want control over the settings without moving to a large box mod. If you want to try different e-liquids, choose your own nicotine strength and adjust the hit to your liking, a refillable pod kit gives you that freedom.

It is a good fit if:

• You smoke, or recently stopped, and want a rechargeable device that you can set to a lower power for a cigarette-like hit.
• You are moving off disposables and want to cut running costs and the amount of waste you create.
• You like to experiment with flavours and do not want to be tied to what is printed on a disposable.
• You want some adjustability, including the option to raise the power a little as your preferences change.
• You are comfortable with a few minutes of routine upkeep: refilling, wiping the pod, replacing a coil every couple of weeks.

You should probably skip it if:

• You want zero maintenance. A refillable device needs to be filled, charged and maintained. If that sounds like too much, a closed pod kit with pre-filled pods is simpler, although it is more expensive per puff.
• You want large clouds. At 65W with a pod-sized coil, this is not a cloud-chasing device. A larger mod with a sub-ohm tank is a better tool for that.
• You want multi-day battery life. The compact built-in battery is a sensible trade-off for size, but it is not designed to last several days.
• You do not smoke. Vaping is an option for adult smokers. It is not recommended for people who have never smoked.
• You are under 18. It is illegal to sell vapes to anyone under 18 in the UK, and we do not do so.

Pregnant women, people with heart conditions and people taking regular medication should talk to a pharmacist or GP before switching to nicotine vaping. Keep the device, spare pods and e-liquid out of reach of children and pets.

How to set up and use it

Setting up a pod kit for the first time takes about ten minutes, most of which is waiting. Here is a sensible order for the first use of your Obelisk 65:

• Check the contents. Open the box and check that the device, a pod, a coil if supplied separately, a USB-C cable and the manual are all there. Inspect the device for damage. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the shop before you use it.
• Charge the battery. Plug it in with the supplied cable and a reputable 5V charger until it is full. A first full charge is a good habit even if the battery arrives with some charge.
• Prepare the coil. If the coil is separate, fit it to the pod as the manual shows. Put a few drops of e-liquid onto the exposed cotton to prime it.
• Fill the pod. Open the fill port, tilt the bottle and fill slowly to just below the maximum line. Do not overfill. Close the port firmly and wipe away any spilled liquid.
• Wait. Leave the filled pod standing upright for five to ten minutes so the cotton soaks through. Skipping this step is the main reason new coils taste burnt.
• Insert the pod. Seat the pod firmly into the device.
• Turn it on. Many Geekvape devices switch on and off with several quick presses of the fire button, but follow the sequence in your manual.
• Set the power. Start at the low end of the range printed on the coil. Take a couple of gentle puffs and adjust up in small steps.

For the puff itself, a slow, steady draw of around three to four seconds works better than short sharp tugs. A slow draw allows the coil to wick properly and gives you a smoother vape and better flavour. Pause for a few seconds between puffs. Keep the device upright when you are not using it, and lock it or switch it off when it is in a pocket or bag.

For maintenance, wipe the mouthpiece and the contacts on the pod and the device regularly with a dry cloth or a cotton bud. A build-up of residue on the contacts is one of the more common reasons for a device to misfire. Keep the device away from heat and direct sun, and do not leave it in a hot car.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with pod kits are down to a small number of causes, and almost all of them can be solved at home. If you run into any of the following, work through the fix before assuming the device is faulty.

• Dry or burnt taste. Usually caused by a coil that was not primed, a pod that has run low, or power set too high. Refill, prime again, reduce the wattage. If the taste does not clear after a refill and a few puffs, the coil is spent and should be replaced.
• Weak or no vapour. Check that the pod has liquid above the coil holes, that it is seated firmly, and that the battery has charge. Wipe the contacts. Thick liquid can wick slowly, so try a thinner 50/50 liquid if the problem keeps coming back.
• Leaking. Typically caused by overfilling, a poorly seated pod, a fill port that is not fully closed, or changes in temperature and pressure, for example on a flight. Fill to just under the line, make sure the port is closed and store the device upright. If the pod still leaks from the base, replace it.
• Gurgling or spitting. The coil is flooded with liquid. Take a few puffs with the airflow open, or blow gently through the mouthpiece with the pod removed to clear the excess. Wipe the mouthpiece afterwards.
• A message about the coil or the atomizer. Usually means poor contact or a dead coil. Remove the pod, wipe the contacts and reseat it. If the message remains, try a new coil or pod.
• Does not charge, or charges slowly. Try another cable and another charger, and check the USB-C port for dust or lint. A cheap or damaged cable is the usual cause.
• Short battery life. High wattage uses the battery much faster. Reduce the power, and check that the device is not firing in your pocket by using the lock function.
• Fading flavour. Often a tired coil or a change in e-liquid. Fit a fresh coil and see if the flavour comes back.

Safety comes first. If the device becomes very hot, smells of burning, swells or leaks fluid from the battery area, stop using it, unplug it and keep it away from anything flammable. Do not try to open the casing. If your device is faulty, contact the shop with your order details and photos of the problem so we can sort it out under the manufacturer's warranty or your consumer rights.

Value for money

The honest way to judge value on a refillable kit is to look at the whole cost over a few months rather than the price on the box. A disposable vape costs a few pounds each, and a regular vaper can easily go through one every two or three days. Over a week that can come to a figure in the region of twelve to twenty pounds, and over a month it is substantially more. These figures are illustrative and will depend on prices at the time, so check the current ones.

A refillable kit has a larger up-front cost, but the running cost is much lower. A 10ml bottle of e-liquid is inexpensive and often lasts a moderate vaper several days to a week, depending on power settings and puff length. Replacement pods or coils are a small recurring expense that arrives every couple of weeks. Add those together and the cost per week usually comes out at a fraction of what you would spend on disposables, so the kit typically pays for itself within the first month or two for anyone who was buying disposables regularly.

There are also costs that do not appear on a price list. A kit that is not leaking, not producing burnt hits and not dying on you in the afternoon is worth more than one that is slightly cheaper on paper. A device that you can adjust to your liking is worth more than one with a fixed output. And a rechargeable device that generates a small amount of waste each year is better for the environment than one that creates several disposable devices a month, each with a lithium cell inside it.

On the other side of the ledger:

• You need to buy e-liquid separately, and the choice of e-liquid affects the final cost.
• Coils and pods are proprietary, so you are tied to the Obelisk system for replacements.
• The built-in battery cannot be replaced, so the device has a finite life, usually measured in hundreds of charge cycles.
• A compact battery means you may need to top up during the day if you vape heavily.

On balance, the Obelisk 65 is a reasonable choice for anyone who wants to move from disposables to something reusable, with more control and a lower running cost, and who is happy to spend a little time on upkeep. It is not the cheapest device on the market, and it is not trying to be. What you are paying for is adjustability, a solid build and a coil platform that suits flavour-led vaping.

How it compares with other pod kits

The pod kit market is crowded, and the Obelisk 65 competes with several well-known names. A fair comparison needs to acknowledge that different devices serve different priorities, and that specifications change from model to model, so check current figures before you decide.

• Vaporesso XROS series: these are generally smaller and simpler, and they tend to have a lower maximum output and a smaller battery. They are easy to use and have a large following among ex-smokers who want a minimal device. If you want something to drop in a pocket and forget about, the XROS style of device is hard to fault. If you want more power and adjustability, the Obelisk offers more headroom.
• Voopoo Drag and Vinci series: these cover a similar adjustable-wattage space, and some versions have a bigger battery and a broader power range. They are a sensible comparison if you want the same sort of control. The choice often comes down to the look and feel of the device and the price and availability of pods and coils.
• OXVA Xlim series: slim, comfortable in the hand and widely available, with a large selection of pods and coils. They are typically more compact, and many versions cap the output lower than 65W. A good option if you prefer a slimmer device and do not need the extra power.
• Smok Novo series: an established range with a wide choice of pods and a big user base. Like the others, it has a proprietary pod system, so you stay within one brand's ecosystem.
• Uwell Caliburn series: pocket-sized closed-pod systems, which are easy to use but less adjustable. They suit people who want simplicity over control.
• Other Geekvape kits: the brand's own range includes smaller and larger devices. If the Obelisk 65 feels too big or too small, a sibling model may suit you better.

Where the Obelisk 65 holds its own is in the combination of adjustable power with a mesh coil in a compact body and a builder with a reputation for sturdy hardware. Where it gives ground is battery size and portability against the smallest pod kits, and cloud production against larger mods. None of these differences is a reason to avoid it, but they are worth weighing against how you actually vape.

The most useful comparison is the one against your own habits. Think about how many puffs you take, how often you are prepared to charge and refill, and how much control over the hit you want. If those answers point to a mid-sized, adjustable, refillable device, the Obelisk 65 is a sound candidate. If they point towards the very small and simple, or the very large and powerful, look at the neighbouring categories instead.