Smok RPM80 Empty Pod (Pack of 3) Smok RPM80 RGC

Overview

The Smok RPM80 Empty Pod (Pack of 3) Smok RPM80 RGC by Smok in Smok RPM80 RGC at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview: what the Smok RPM80 Empty Pod pack of 3 actually is

The Smok RPM80 Empty Pod (Pack of 3) is a set of three replacement pods for the Smok RPM 80 pod system, sold empty so that you fill them with the e-liquid you actually like instead of being tied to a pre-filled flavour. If you already own an RPM 80, this is the straightforward way to keep the device running once your first pod has worked through a few coils, picked up staining, or developed a stubborn ghost flavour from a previous liquid.

Refillable pod systems are now the mainstream route for adult vapers in the UK who want more flexibility than a sealed device offers. Single-use disposable vapes have been prohibited from sale in Great Britain since 1 June 2025, so a rechargeable device with replaceable pods has become the usual replacement. Because the pod is empty, you control the flavour, the nicotine strength and the VG/PG ratio, which also means your running costs are set by the bottle you buy rather than by a manufacturer's pre-filled price.

Here is what this listing covers at a glance:

• Quantity: three empty pods per pack, so you always have a spare ready when one needs retiring.
• Format: made for the Smok RPM 80 device, which is rated up to 80W and has a 3000mAh built-in battery.
• UK capacity: UK rules cap refillable tanks at 2ml, so expect a 2ml fill per pod rather than the larger capacities sold in some other countries.
• Coil system: built around Smok's replaceable RPM 2 style mesh coils, so the pod body is reusable and the coil is the part you swap.
• Liquid: works with ordinary freebase and nicotine salt e-liquids within UK limits, which means a maximum of 20mg/ml nicotine in bottles of up to 10ml.

A note on the variants: this product family has three options listed. Because the pod itself is empty, the options generally relate to the coil or pod specification rather than a flavour, so check the option names on the page before you add to basket. Depending on the option you choose, the pods may arrive with a coil already fitted or as bare pod bodies waiting for a coil. If you receive bare bodies, pair them with an RPM 2 compatible coil pack. If you are replacing a pod you already use, match the coil resistance you are happy with now.

The rest of this guide goes through the build, the coil technology, what to expect from performance and flavour, battery and charging, nicotine strength choices, how to fill and prime the pod, troubleshooting, value against rival pods, and how to store and dispose of used pods responsibly.

Design and build quality

The pod body is a moulded plastic shell with a viewing window, which lets you see the liquid level at a glance. That matters more than it sounds. Running a mesh coil on an almost empty pod is the quickest way to scorch the cotton, and a visible level gives you a chance to refill before the wick dries out. The shape is sized to sit flush in the RPM 80, so there is no loose rattle or wobble once it is seated properly.

Like most pods in this format, it relies on a handful of small parts working together. An internal chimney carries vapour from the coil up to the mouthpiece. Silicone seals sit around the coil and the fill port. The coil connects to the device through contact surfaces that need to stay clean and dry. None of these parts is exciting, but they decide whether a pod stays clean in your pocket or leaves a sticky film on everything it touches.

• Viewing window: check the level every few refills, not only when the flavour fades.
• Silicone fill-port bung: it should sit flush when pushed home. If it sits proud, it will not seal and liquid will creep out of the sides.
• Mouthpiece: an integrated, moulded mouthpiece that is comfortable for longer sessions and suits both a tight mouth-to-lung draw and a more open direct-to-lung draw, depending on the airflow setting.
• Airflow: the RPM 80 system lets you tighten or open the airflow, so one pod style can cover a restricted draw on a high-resistance coil and an open draw on a low-resistance one.
• Fit: the pod should settle into the device with a firm fit, and the device should recognise the coil straight away.

Plastic pods are durable in daily use but they are not indestructible. Certain flavour families, particularly heavily cooled menthol blends and some rich dessert mixes, can slowly stress the plastic over weeks if left sitting in the pod. If you see hairline cracks around the fill port or the base, retire the pod rather than waiting for a leak. When you clean a pod, rinse it with lukewarm water, never hot, because heat can distort the seals. Avoid alcohol and household solvents, and let the pod dry fully before you refill it.

It is also worth saying that counterfeit pods exist for popular formats. Signs include a loose fit, thin or shiny seals, poor printing on the packaging and a plastic smell that does not fade. Buying from a reputable UK retailer is the simplest way to avoid them, and a genuine pod will fit your RPM 80 without force.

Coil technology and resistance options

The coil is where an empty pod earns its keep. RPM-series coils are built around a mesh heating element, which is a flat sheet of resistance wire formed into a small cylinder, rather than a single round wire wound into a spiral. A mesh sheet has a much larger surface area in contact with the cotton wick, so it heats more evenly, reaches vaping temperature quickly and wastes less liquid on cold spots. The practical result is steadier flavour from the first puff to the last and fewer of the harsh, uneven hits you get when part of a coil runs dry.

Resistance, measured in ohms, is the number that decides how the pod behaves on the RPM 80. As a general guide:

• Low resistance mesh (roughly 0.15 to 0.25 ohm): suited to direct-to-lung inhaling at the higher end of the device's range, typically in the area of 40 to 60W. You get dense vapour, an open draw and strong flavour, at the cost of faster liquid use and shorter battery life.
• Higher resistance coils (roughly 0.6 to 1.0 ohm): suited to mouth-to-lung inhaling at roughly 12 to 25W. The draw is tighter, liquid use is lower, battery life is longer and the throat hit is closer to what a smoker is used to.
• Always follow the printed range: each coil is marked with a recommended wattage range. Staying inside it protects the cotton and gives the flavour the coil was designed to deliver.

Liquid reaches the heating element through small feed holes in the coil casing, and the organic cotton behind those holes has to be thoroughly soaked before the first puff. This is the reason priming matters so much with any new coil. A coil that is fired before the cotton has absorbed liquid will taste burnt almost immediately, and that burnt taste does not fully go away.

The RPM 80 reads the coil resistance and shows it on the screen, so a mis-seated coil shows up straight away as a warning rather than as a burnt hit. If your screen shows a resistance far from the number marked on the coil, remove the pod, check the seating and try again before you use it.

Treat the coil as a consumable. Most vapers get somewhere between one and three weeks from a coil, depending on how often they vape, the wattage they run, and above all the liquid they use. Sweet liquids, especially those with high sweetener content, leave residue on the mesh and shorten coil life. The first clear sign of a tired coil is that flavour thins out or has a faint toasted edge even after a fresh refill. When that happens, change the coil rather than turning the wattage up to compensate.

Performance and puff delivery

Refillable pods do not come with an official puff count the way a disposable does, because the number depends on you. The coil resistance, wattage, puff length, VG/PG ratio and how often you top up all move the result. What we can do is reason it from the specifications, and the numbers are useful for setting expectations.

The pod holds 2ml in the UK. As a loose guide, a 2ml fill lasts around 300 to 500 puffs on a higher resistance coil at modest wattage, and noticeably fewer, perhaps 100 to 200, on a low resistance mesh coil at 50W or more. Direct-to-lung vaping uses liquid quickly, so keep a bottle with you if you plan to vape that way.

Performance in practice breaks down into four things:

• Ramp-up: mesh coils warm quickly, so the first puff after a pause tastes much like the tenth. That is a clear step up from cheaper round-wire coils.
• Vapour: a low resistance mesh coil at 40 to 60W produces dense vapour. A 0.6 ohm style coil at 15 to 20W gives a much lighter, cooler cloud that is easier on a discreet draw.
• Throat hit: depends mainly on nicotine strength and wattage. High wattage with high nicotine will be harsh, while lower wattage gives a smoother, more cigarette-like hit.
• Consistency: as long as the pod is topped up and the coil is fresh, delivery stays even. When it drifts, the cause is almost always a dry wick or a worn coil, not the device.

The 80W ceiling of the RPM 80 is more than most mesh coils need. For the majority of coils designed for this system, you will run well below the maximum, and that is a good thing: a coil used in the middle of its range tastes better and lasts longer than one pushed to the limit. If you find yourself wanting more power, try opening the airflow a little before increasing the wattage.

A practical way to think about it is that this pod gives you a choice between two different vapes in one device. With a high resistance coil and a tight airflow it behaves like a compact, low-power pod kit. With a low resistance mesh coil and open airflow it behaves like a small sub-ohm kit. Because the pack contains three pods, you can keep one set up each way and swap between them depending on the day.

Flavour profile and getting the best out of your e-liquid

An empty pod has no flavour of its own, so everything you taste comes from the liquid and how well the coil handles it. That is the real appeal: you are free to choose from the whole range of UK e-liquids, from fruit and ice blends to desserts, drinks, menthol and tobacco styles. The mesh coil in the RPM system does a good job of keeping those flavours defined, because even heating avoids the flat, burnt notes that uneven coils produce.

Some practical points make a noticeable difference:

• VG/PG ratio: a 50/50 liquid wicks quickly and carries flavour well, which suits higher resistance coils. A 70/30 or higher VG liquid produces more vapour but can wick slowly through small feed holes, so it works best in low resistance coils at higher wattage.
• Sweet versus fresh: fruit and ice blends tend to keep their top notes at moderate wattage. Rich dessert and custard liquids often taste better a little cooler, so try the lower half of the coil's range.
• Menthol and cooling agents: these are easy to over-power. If the cooling feels sharp rather than smooth, drop the wattage slightly.
• Tobacco styles: subtle tobacco flavours tend to suit tighter, cooler draws, which is where higher resistance coils work best.

The biggest flavour issue in any pod system is ghosting, where traces of a previous liquid linger in the cotton and plastic. If you swap from a strong menthol to a delicate fruit, you will taste it. The pack of three is a simple answer. Dedicate one pod to fruit and sweets, one to menthol and cooling blends, and one to desserts or tobacco, and label them with a small sticker on the base or note which is which. You get consistent flavour without having to scrub a pod every time you change your mind.

If you do want to switch flavours in a single pod, empty it, remove the coil if the design allows, rinse the pod body in lukewarm water, dry it completely and fit a fresh coil. Reusing the same coil with a new liquid rarely works well, because the cotton retains the old flavour.

Finally, flavour fades as a coil ages. If a favourite liquid suddenly seems dull, check the coil before blaming the bottle. A fresh, properly primed coil is the quickest way to restore flavour, and it costs less than buying another bottle to see if it helps.

Battery, wattage and charging

The pod itself does not contain a battery. Power comes from the Smok RPM 80 device, which has a 3000mAh built-in battery and a maximum output of 80W. That matters when you are choosing a coil, because the resistance and wattage you run determine how many puffs one charge delivers.

Here is a back-of-envelope calculation. A 3000mAh battery at a nominal 3.7V stores about 11Wh of energy. After allowing for conversion losses, roughly 9 to 10Wh is available to the coil. That gives these rough figures, based on an average 3-second puff:

• At about 15W (higher resistance coil): around 700 to 800 puffs per charge.
• At about 30W: around 350 to 400 puffs per charge.
• At about 50W (low resistance mesh coil): around 200 to 250 puffs per charge.

Compare those to the 2ml pod capacity and you can see how the two work together. At low wattage, one full charge covers roughly one to two pod fills. At high wattage, the liquid and the battery run out at a similar pace, so a pod fill and a charge tend to disappear together. Those are estimates, not guarantees, and heavy chain vaping, cold weather and an ageing battery all pull the numbers down.

Charging is done through the device's USB-C port. The pod needs no separate charging, and you should remove nothing from the device to charge it. Good habits include:

• Use a reputable 5V charger. A standard phone-style adapter in the 1 to 2A range is sufficient, and a full charge typically takes in the region of an hour and a half to two and a half hours depending on the charger.
• Do not charge under a pillow, on soft furnishings or while unattended overnight. Lithium cells are safe in normal use but deserve sensible care.
• Replace frayed or loose cables. A cable that only works at a certain angle is a cable that needs to be thrown away.
• Keep the pod contacts and the device connection dry and free of residue. A quick wipe with a dry cloth stops a poor connection that can look like a battery fault.
• If the device becomes unusually hot, swells or smells of burning, stop using it and take it to a recycling point for batteries. Do not put it in the bin.

If you want your battery to last as long as possible, avoid regularly running it flat, and avoid leaving it in a hot car. Moderate wattage settings are kinder to both the battery and the coil.

Nicotine strength guidance for UK vapers

In the UK, nicotine e-liquid is capped at 20mg/ml (2%) and sold in bottles of no more than 10ml, and tanks and pods are limited to 2ml. The same 20mg/ml ceiling applied to the disposables that were once popular, which is why a 20mg nicotine salt in a higher resistance pod gives a similar feel to what many people remember from those devices. Because this pod is empty, the strength is entirely your decision, and the right choice depends on the coil you fit and your own habits.

As a starting point:

• Higher resistance coil (roughly 0.6 to 1.0 ohm), low wattage: nicotine salts at 10 to 20mg/ml are the usual choice, or freebase at around 6 to 12mg/ml. The tight draw and lower vapour volume suit stronger liquid.
• Low resistance mesh coil, high wattage: much lower strength. Freebase at 3 to 6mg/ml or a low-strength nicotine salt is typical, because a large volume of vapour delivers a lot of nicotine in one go.
• Shortfills: if you use a 0mg shortfill, you can add nicotine shots up to the legal limit, but remember that the resulting strength depends on the volumes you mix. Stay well inside the UK cap.

A few rules of thumb help you choose well. Heavier smokers who are switching often start at the upper end of the range for their coil type, while lighter users or those cutting down do better at a lower strength. If you take a few puffs and feel dizzy, sweaty or slightly sick, the strength is too high for your style, and you should drop down. If you find yourself chain vaping and never feeling satisfied, move up a step or move to a tighter draw.

Nicotine salts are smoother than freebase at the same strength, so a 20mg salt does not feel as harsh as 20mg freebase, but they are also absorbed efficiently, so they are best kept for low-wattage setups. Never use a high-strength salt in a low resistance coil at 50W or more, because the combination is harsh and delivers far more nicotine than most people want.

Nicotine is addictive. Vaping is intended for adult smokers who want an alternative, and it is not for anyone under 18 or for non-smokers. If you want to give up nicotine altogether, step the strength down gradually over weeks, and consider your local stop smoking service for free support.

Who this pod pack is for, and who should skip it

This is a replacement pod pack, not a starter kit, and that shapes who should buy it.

It suits you if:

• You already own a Smok RPM 80 and want fresh pods without buying another kit.
• You like choosing your own e-liquids and want to control strength and flavour.
• You moved from disposables when they were prohibited and want a reusable, rechargeable setup with lower running costs over time.
• You want to run both a tight, low-power draw and an open, high-power draw and would like separate pods set up for each.
• You would like to keep several flavours on the go without cleaning a pod every time.
• You like a pod system that gives some choice of coil resistance instead of a single sealed setting.

You should look elsewhere if:

• You do not own an RPM 80 or a device you have confirmed uses the same pod format. A pod that does not fit your device is of no use, so check compatibility before ordering.
• You want the simplest possible vape with no filling and no coil changes. A sealed pre-filled pod system or a rechargeable kit with closed pods is a better match.
• You are not currently a smoker. Vaping is for adults who already use nicotine and want an alternative, not a habit to start.
• You want a bigger liquid capacity than 2ml. UK rules prevent that, so you would be filling more often than you might like.
• You are happy with the pods you have now and the coil inside is still working well. Refilling an existing pod is the cheapest option.

If you are undecided, think about how you vape. Frequent vapers who refill often usually benefit from having spare pods ready, because rinsing and drying a pod between liquids takes time. Occasional vapers can get away with a single pod and fewer coil changes. Either way, the pack of three works out as a sensible quantity to start with: one in use, one drying or being cleaned, and one clean spare.

How to fill, prime and use the pod

Taking a few minutes over the first fill saves most of the problems people run into later. Follow these steps for every new pod or coil:

• Check the option and coil: confirm the coil resistance matches what you ordered and that it sits fully in place. If the pod arrived without a coil, fit one before filling.
• Open the fill port: lift or remove the silicone bung, keeping it clean and free from fluff.
• Fill slowly: tilt the pod slightly and run the liquid down the inside wall. Stop below the maximum line, and take care not to cover the central airflow tube. Overfilling is the most common cause of leaking and gurgling.
• Close the port: push the bung fully home until it sits flush.
• Let it soak: wait 5 to 10 minutes so the cotton can absorb the liquid. Thicker, high-VG liquids need the longer end of that range.
• Seat the pod: push it into the RPM 80 until it clicks or settles firmly, and check that the screen shows the coil resistance.
• Start gently: begin at the low end of the coil's recommended wattage range and take a few gentle puffs without pressing hard. Raise the power a little at a time until the flavour is right.
• Set the airflow: tighten it for higher resistance coils and open it for low resistance mesh coils.

During normal use, refill when the liquid drops to around a third of the window. Do not wait for it to run out. When you refill, do it with the pod removed from the device, wipe the outside clean and let the cotton catch up for a minute or two before using it again.

A few habits extend coil life. Take steady puffs of two to four seconds with a pause of 20 to 30 seconds between them rather than chain vaping. Keep the device and pod upright when you can, because a pod stored on its side can leak. Keep the pod out of direct sun and away from heaters and cars on warm days. Finally, if you are going to leave the pod unused for several days, it is better to empty it and rinse it than to leave liquid sitting in the plastic.

If you are new to mesh coils, expect the first few puffs on a new coil to taste slightly muted while the cotton settles. That passes quickly if the priming was done properly. If it does not, you have probably fired it too early, and the best fix is to replace the coil.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with refillable pods have simple causes, and most can be fixed without replacing anything. Work through the following before assuming a pod is faulty.

• Leaking from the base or the airflow slot: usually overfilling, a bung that is not fully seated, or a coil that is not pushed in properly. Empty the pod, wipe it dry, refit the coil and the bung, and fill to a lower level. Tight temperature changes, such as taking the pod from a warm room into the cold, can also push liquid out, so let it settle.
• Gurgling or spitting: too much liquid in the chimney or condensation in the mouthpiece. Wipe the mouthpiece, blow gently through it to clear it, and lower the fill level next time. Open the airflow slightly if it persists.
• Dry or burnt taste: the cotton has dried out or the coil is worn. Top up, wait a couple of minutes, take a gentle puff, and if the burnt taste remains, change the coil. A burnt coil cannot be rescued.
• Weak flavour from a new coil: it probably was not primed long enough. Let the pod rest another five minutes and use a lower wattage for the first few puffs.
• Device shows a coil or atomiser warning: remove the pod and check that the coil is straight and fully seated. Wipe the contacts on both the pod and the device with a dry cloth, then refit.
• Hot vapour: the wattage is too high for the coil or the liquid is running low. Lower the power and refill.
• Sticky residue on the outside: a small amount of liquid has escaped. Wipe it clean and check the bung and the fill level. Residue near the contacts can cause poor connections, so clean it thoroughly.
• Pod will not click in: check the orientation and look for debris at the base. Do not force it. If the pod is bent or cracked, replace it.

If a pod keeps leaking after you have tried all of the above, retire it. Plastic ages, seals relax, and at the price of a pod it is not worth the frustration of carrying a leaking one in a bag. This is another reason the pack of three is useful, since you can swap to a clean pod immediately rather than going without while you troubleshoot.

If your device itself behaves strangely, for example not charging, not recognising any pod, or heating up, stop using it and contact the retailer or Smok support. The pod is rarely the cause of battery or charging faults, and a pod that works in another device usually tells you where the problem lies.

Value for money and how it compares with rival pods

Value with refillable pods has two parts: the cost of the pods and coils, and the cost of the liquid you put in them. An empty pod pack leaves the second part in your hands. A 10ml bottle of nicotine salt typically gives you roughly five full 2ml fills, and buying liquid in bottles is generally far cheaper per millilitre than the equivalent volume of pre-filled pods or the disposables they replaced. Over a few months, that difference usually outweighs the cost of the pods and the occasional coil.

The pack of three also improves the maths. Instead of one pod that you have to clean and dry every time you change liquid, you have three, which means less downtime and fewer wasted coils. The pod body is reusable, and for most users the coil is what gets replaced regularly.

To be fair, here is how this system sits against the pods you might also be considering:

• Vaporesso Xros range: smaller, simpler and cheaper to start with, with pods designed mainly for a tighter mouth-to-lung draw at low wattage. It is a good fit if you want something compact, but it does not give you the wattage headroom of the RPM 80.
• Voopoo Vinci and Drag families: use PnP coils, which come in a very wide range of resistances and have a strong reputation for flavour. Prices are comparable, though the pods are not interchangeable with Smok, so you commit to one ecosystem or the other.
• Geekvape Aegis range: leans on a rugged, water-resistant build and is worth a look if you are rough on kit. The trade-off is usually a bulkier device.
• OXVA Xlim family: popular in the UK for its compact size and tight draw, but aimed at lower wattage use, so it suits MTL vapers more than those who want a sub-ohm option.
• Uwell Caliburn: a low-power, mouth-to-lung design that is easy to use, though it has less scope to scale up to a large cloud.

None of these is automatically better than the others. The deciding factors are the device you already own, whether you prefer a tight or open draw, and the cost and availability of the coils in your area. The advantage of staying within the RPM ecosystem is that coils and pods are widely stocked in UK shops, so you are rarely stuck waiting for a particular part.

The honest drawbacks are worth stating. Plastic pods eventually wear, coils need replacing, and a refillable system asks more of you than a sealed one. If you value zero maintenance above all else, a closed pod system may suit you better. If you value flexibility and long-term running costs, an empty pod pack is the more economical route.

Storage, recycling and delivery in the UK

Looking after your pods properly keeps them working and keeps them safe. Store them upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and keep them out of reach of children and pets. Nicotine e-liquid is hazardous if swallowed or if it gets on skin or in eyes, so fill pods over a clean surface, wipe up spills straight away and wash your hands afterwards. Keep bottles closed and stored separately from food and drink.

When a pod reaches the end of its life, do not put it in the household recycling bin. Used pods and coils contain small metal parts and liquid residue, and they are not accepted in kerbside collections. The correct route is a vape recycling drop-off point. In the UK, retailers that sell vaping products are expected to accept waste vaping equipment for recycling, and many council household waste recycling centres also have dedicated vape or small electricals collection. Anything with a battery, including the RPM 80 itself, must go through the electrical or battery recycling stream and never into general waste, because damaged lithium cells can cause fires in refuse vehicles and recycling plants.

A simple routine works well:

• Remove any remaining liquid and wipe the pod clean.
• Keep used pods and coils in a small container at home.
• When the container is full, take it to a drop-off point in one trip.
• Take dead devices and loose cells to a separate battery recycling point.

On delivery, orders are sent to UK addresses and age verification applies. You must be 18 or over to buy, and a courier or the retailer may ask for proof of age. Our delivery page sets out the current dispatch times and shipping options, so check it at checkout for exact details. Packaging for pods is compact, and orders usually arrive in discreet plain packaging.

If anything in your order is faulty or not as described, you have statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, and our returns page explains how to start a return or replacement. For any questions about compatibility before you order, contact customer support with your device model and we will confirm whether the pod suits it.