Vaporesso MTX 1.2Ohm Coil (Pack of 5)

Overview

The Vaporesso MTX 1.2Ohm Coil (Pack of 5) by Vaporesso in 1.2 Ohm at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview: what the Vaporesso MTX 1.2 ohm coil pack is

The Vaporesso MTX 1.2 ohm coil (pack of 5) is a set of five replacement coil heads for Vaporesso tanks and pod systems that take the MTX series head. A coil head is the small consumable at the heart of any refillable vape. It holds a heating element and a wick, soaks up e-liquid from the tank, and turns that liquid into vapour when the battery fires. Because the coil is the part that wears out, buying a multipack is the normal way to keep a refillable device running without paying single-unit prices every fortnight.

The headline figure on this listing is the resistance: 1.2 ohm. In practical terms that is a higher-resistance head, which draws less current and is generally paired with lower wattage, a tighter airflow and nicotine salt or lower-strength freebase liquids. It is the kind of coil designed for a mouth-to-lung (MTL) draw, the inhale style most people recognise from cigarettes and from the refillable pod kits that have replaced single-use devices in the UK market.

It is worth saying plainly what this product is not. It is an accessory, so it contains no nicotine, no e-liquid and no battery. It will not work on its own and it is not a universal fit. A Vaporesso coil is built for specific Vaporesso hardware, and the MTX head will only be correct if your tank or pod uses that thread and contact design. We explain how to check compatibility in the next section, because a mismatch is the single most common reason a coil order goes wrong.

Here is what you get and what you need to know at a glance:

• Quantity: five coil heads in one pack, sold as a single listing.
• Resistance: 1.2 ohm, a higher-resistance head aimed at MTL-style vaping.
• Brand: Vaporesso, a long-established manufacturer of refillable hardware.
• Product type: consumable accessory with no nicotine content, for adults aged 18 and over.
• Variants: the listing sits in a small family of two options, so check the selector on the page before adding to your basket.

Since single-use disposable vapes were banned from sale across the UK in June 2025, refillable kits and replaceable coils have become the mainstream route for adults who vape. A pack of five coils is the running-cost side of that choice, and the rest of this guide is meant to help you decide whether the 1.2 ohm option suits the way you vape, how to fit it, and how to get a sensible lifespan out of each head.

Compatibility: check before you buy

Coil heads are not interchangeable between brands, and they are not always interchangeable within a brand either. Vaporesso has released several coil families over the years, each with its own base size, contact arrangement and wattage window. The series name on the pack, in this case MTX, is the identifier that matters, not the brand name alone.

Before you order, run through this short checklist:

• Read the coil on your tank. Unscrew the tank base or pull the pod and look at the code printed on the side of the existing coil head. It should match the series name on this listing.
• Check the device manual or box. It lists the compatible coil series and the resistance options available for it.
• Compare the resistance. If your device shipped with a different resistance, such as a lower-ohm head for a bigger draw, swapping to 1.2 ohm will change how it vapes, and the power setting may need adjusting.
• Look at the product family. This listing has a second variant, so make sure you have selected the resistance and pack you actually want.
• Ask us if you are unsure. Send the device name and a photo of the coil code and we will tell you whether it fits.

Fitting an unrelated coil because it looks similar is a bad idea. A head with the wrong thread can cross-thread or leak, and one with the wrong contact can fail to fire or, in the worst case, fire at an unexpected resistance and overheat the wick. Reputable devices have short-circuit and low-resistance protection, but protection is a safety net rather than a reason to experiment.

Third-party and unbranded copies of popular coils also exist. Some are acceptable, many are not, and the problem is not always visible on the packet. Inconsistent wire gauge, thin wicking and loose crimping all lead to shorter life and a burnt taste. We sell genuine Vaporesso stock, and we recommend sticking with genuine heads if you want predictable performance and a consistent resistance reading on your device.

If your device shows an error message when you fit the new head, such as a no-atomiser or resistance warning, the most common causes are a coil that is not seated fully, a dirty contact point, or a mismatch between the coil and the device. The troubleshooting section further down walks through each of these in turn.

Performance and vapour delivery at 1.2 ohm

Performance on a coil comes down to simple electrical maths. A coil's resistance tells the device how much current to push through the heating element, and power in watts equals voltage squared divided by resistance. On a fully charged single-cell battery sitting near 4.2 volts, a 1.2 ohm coil on direct output would draw roughly 14.7 watts, and at a mid-charge 3.7 volts it would draw about 11.4 watts. For comparison, a 0.6 ohm head at 4.2 volts would draw about 29 watts. That is why 1.2 ohm heads are associated with a relaxed, low-to-mid teens wattage rather than the 40 to 80 watt output used on sub-ohm coils.

What that means when you actually vape:

• Draw style: a tight, cigarette-like mouth-to-lung inhale. You pull the vapour into your mouth first, then inhale. It is not designed for a big open-lung hit.
• Vapour volume: modest. Expect warm, compact clouds rather than the dense plumes of a high-power sub-ohm setup.
• Throat hit: noticeable at a given nicotine strength, because the vapour is more concentrated per puff. This is why salt nicotine and lower freebase strengths pair well with this resistance.
• Heat-up: quick on a regulated device, with little delay between starting your draw and getting vapour.
• Liquid consumption: low. Many MTL vapers using a head like this go through somewhere around 1 to 3 ml a day, though habits vary a lot.

Because the coil sits at the lower-power end of the scale, battery life is a quiet advantage. Less current is drawn per puff, so a modest battery lasts through a working day more comfortably than it would on a sub-ohm head. We cover charging in its own section below.

Consistency is the other thing to judge. A good coil gives the same flavour and vapour on puff 500 as on puff 50, until it nears the end of its life, when it fades gradually rather than failing suddenly. As a rough planning figure, many vapers get through somewhere between 15 and 30 ml of e-liquid per coil head before the flavour drops, with sweet, dark or sugary liquids at the shorter end and clean fruit or menthol liquids lasting longer. On a 2 ml UK tank or pod, that is roughly seven to fifteen refills per coil. A pack of five therefore stretches from around five weeks to five months, depending on whether you use one millilitre a day or several. Treat these as estimates rather than guarantees, because liquid choice, puff length and priming habits all move the number.

Flavour profile: how the coil treats your e-liquid

A coil does not add flavour of its own, but it decides how faithfully your e-liquid's flavour reaches your mouth. At 1.2 ohm and low power, the vapour is warm rather than hot, which tends to preserve delicate top notes in fruit, menthol, tobacco and dessert liquids that can get flattened or scorched at higher wattage.

What to expect from this kind of head:

• Clarity over volume. Flavours come across defined and fairly concentrated. Layered blends, such as a fruit mix with a cooling finish, are easier to pick apart than they would be at high power.
• Warm rather than cool vapour. This suits tobacco and creamy profiles. If you prefer a cold, icy hit, choose a liquid with extra menthol or cooling agent rather than raising the wattage.
• Good with salts and balanced blends. A 50/50 VG/PG ratio is the usual match for MTL coils, because thick, VG-heavy liquid can struggle to wick through a small high-resistance head.
• A short break-in. A fresh coil often tastes slightly muted or papery in the first few puffs while the wick wets out and any manufacturing residue burns off. It normally settles within a tank or two.

Flavour changes over a coil's life in a predictable way. Early on, it should be clean and crisp. After a week or two of regular use, sweeteners in the liquid start to build a film on the wick and heating element, which vapers often call gunk. The first sign is that the liquid tastes a little flatter or slightly caramelised even though the tank is full. The second sign is a burnt note on every puff, which means the coil is finished and should be replaced rather than pushed further.

If you change flavours often, it helps to know that wicks hold residue. Moving from a strong menthol to a delicate vanilla can leave a trace of the previous flavour for a few puffs. Some vapers dedicate a coil to each flavour family, keeping mint and menthol on their own heads, but with a pack of five that approach uses the pack up quickly. A simpler habit is to rinse the tank thoroughly, let it dry, and give the new coil a proper soak before the first puff.

There is no sweetener or additive in the coil itself. The taste you get is down to the liquid, the coil's condition and the power the device is sending. If a liquid tastes wrong on a fresh coil, check the priming and the power setting before assuming the coil is at fault.

Design and build quality of the coil head

A coil head is a small piece of engineering. It is typically a metal base with a threaded or push-fit connection, a contact pin that touches the device's firing contact, a sealed housing that holds the wick and heating element, and one or more liquid-entry holes where e-liquid soaks in from the tank. The quality shows up in the parts you cannot easily see: how well the wicking is packed, how evenly the heating element is seated against it, and how cleanly the crimping holds everything together.

What to look for when you open a pack of five:

• Intact packaging. The heads should arrive individually protected or in a sealed tray, with the wick visible through the liquid holes and no sign of crushing.
• Resistance marking. The 1.2 ohm figure should be printed on the coil base or the pack so you can double-check it against what your device reads.
• A clean base and pin. There should be no bent contact, residue or visible deformation on the base.
• Matching heads. All five should look identical. If one looks different from the rest, tell us and we will sort it out.

Vaporesso's standing in the market rests largely on consistency in this area. Genuine heads tend to show tight tolerances: the resistance your device reads is close to the printed number (a variation of a few hundredths of an ohm is normal and not a defect), and the thread engages smoothly. A coil that feels gritty on the thread or that will not seat flush is not typical and is worth reporting.

Handling matters for build quality too. Avoid touching the wick or squeezing the housing, because skin oils and pressure can affect how the wick draws liquid. Keep spare heads in their original pack, upright, somewhere cool and dry, away from direct sunlight and radiators. Five small metal and fibre components also mean the pack is not suitable for young children, so store it out of reach in the same way you would store e-liquid.

Materials are the last point. A used coil is made of metal, a fibrous wick that is usually cotton, and residual e-liquid, which means it should not go in the general rubbish. Metal parts and residue make spent coils suitable for small electrical or vape-specific recycling. We cover disposal in the how-to section so you do not have to hunt for it later.

Battery and charging: how the coil affects your device

The coil itself has no battery and nothing to charge. It is a passive component that draws power from whichever device it is fitted to. That said, the coil you choose has a direct effect on how your device's battery behaves, which is why battery and charging belong in a coil guide.

Because a 1.2 ohm head draws less current than a low-resistance one, it is gentle on the cell. Using the earlier figures, 1.2 ohm at 3.7 volts draws about 3.1 amps, while a 0.6 ohm head at the same voltage would pull about 6.2 amps, roughly double. Lower current means less heat in the battery, less voltage sag under load and more puffs per charge. As a rough estimate, a device with a 1,000 mAh cell stores about 3.7 watt-hours of energy. At around 12 watts, and allowing for real-world losses, that works out to something in the region of 200 to 300 puffs of three seconds each per charge. Your own number will differ with device efficiency, puff length and cell age, so treat it as a ballpark rather than a specification.

Practical charging advice for the device that runs this coil:

• Use the cable supplied with your device, or a reputable USB-C cable, plugged into a standard 5 volt phone-style charger or a computer port.
• Do not leave a device charging unattended or overnight on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa.
• Do not charge a device that is damaged, swollen, hot or wet.
• Top up before the battery is completely flat where you can, because frequent full drains shorten lithium-ion cell life over time.
• Keep the device out of hot places, such as a parked car in summer, and out of pockets with keys or coins.

When fitting a new coil, charge level matters for one more reason. A low battery can make a freshly primed coil seem weak, with a muted flavour that has nothing to do with the coil. If a new head disappoints, top up the battery and try again before blaming the head.

When a device battery eventually reaches the end of its life, do not put it in the bin. Lithium-ion cells can start fires in bin lorries and recycling plants. Take the device to a battery or small-electricals drop-off point, which most large supermarkets and household waste recycling centres provide, and many vape shops will also take back waste vaping equipment. Used coils can go in the same collection.

Coil and mesh technology explained

To understand what a 1.2 ohm coil head is doing, it helps to know the main design families in use today.

• Round-wire coils use a length of resistance wire wrapped around or threaded through a wick. They are simple, inexpensive and found in many older tanks. The heating surface is relatively small, which concentrates heat and can create hot spots.
• Mesh coils replace the round wire with a flat, perforated sheet of resistance metal pressed against the wick. The larger surface area heats the liquid more evenly, ramps up quickly, and usually gives steadier flavour and a longer life at the same power. Vaporesso has built much of its current range around mesh-style designs.
• Ceramic and cotton-free wicks use porous ceramic in place of fibre. They trade some flavour sharpness for durability and are more common in sealed pods than in replaceable heads.

We describe construction in general terms here because the exact layout of any individual head is set by Vaporesso and documented on its packaging. Where the packaging gives a specific wattage window or material, follow that over any general guidance in this article.

Resistance is a product of the material, the length and the cross-section of the heating element. To reach 1.2 ohm, the element follows a longer, thinner current path than a sub-ohm coil does. That is why a 1.2 ohm head heats a smaller amount of liquid per puff, wants less power, and produces a tighter, more concentrated vapour. Push it with too many watts and the element overheats faster than the wick can resupply liquid, which leads to a dry or burnt hit. Staying inside the printed wattage range is the most useful habit for coil life.

Wicking is the other half of the design. E-liquid enters through the holes in the coil housing and travels along the wick towards the heating element. A high-resistance head normally has fewer or smaller entry holes than a sub-ohm head, which suits thinner liquids such as 50/50 blends and nicotine salts. Very thick, VG-heavy liquids can wick too slowly for a head like this, especially in long draws, and the result is starved wicking and dry hits. If you are seeing that pattern, the liquid is more likely the issue than the coil.

Some devices offer temperature control modes. Those are designed for specific alloys and need a matching coil, so do not enable them on a head whose material you cannot confirm. Leave the device on standard wattage output with a 1.2 ohm coil unless the manual says otherwise.

Nicotine strength guidance for a 1.2 ohm coil

The coil contains no nicotine, but your choice of e-liquid strength and your choice of coil work together, so it is worth getting the pairing right. Start with the UK rules, since they set the ceiling. Nicotine e-liquid sold in the UK is capped at 20 mg/ml (2 per cent), nicotine e-liquid bottles are capped at 10 ml, and refillable tanks and pods are capped at 2 ml. The 20 mg/ml limit is the same ceiling that applied to the single-use disposables that were banned from sale in June 2025, so any liquid you find at that strength is the top of what is legally available.

With a 1.2 ohm MTL coil, as a general guide:

• Nicotine salts, 10 to 20 mg/ml. Nic salts are smoother at a given strength, which is why they pair naturally with higher-resistance heads. Former heavier smokers often start at 20 mg/ml and step down over time.
• Freebase nicotine, 3 to 6 mg/ml. The tighter, warmer vapour of a 1.2 ohm head gives a firmer throat hit with freebase, so lower strengths are usually enough. Going above 6 mg/ml in freebase can feel harsh on this resistance.
• Zero nicotine. A 1.2 ohm coil works fine with 0 mg liquids, which suits anyone who has finished stepping down.

Two cautions apply. First, do not raise the wattage to chase more vapour on a nicotine-salt liquid. More power on a high-resistance head produces a hotter, harsher vapour and delivers more nicotine per puff than you may intend. Second, if you notice dizziness, nausea or a racing heart, the strength is too high for you, and you should drop down a level or take a break.

Vaping is intended for adults who already smoke or use nicotine. It is not for under-18s, and it is not for non-smokers, who have no reason to start. The NHS position is that vaping is far less harmful than smoking, but it is not risk-free, and the sensible aim for a smoker is switching fully and later reducing nicotine. If you are pregnant, have a heart condition, or are taking medication, talk to a pharmacist or GP before using any nicotine product.

As a practical tip, match the strength to how you vape rather than to a label. If you find yourself chain-vaping, the strength may be too low. If you feel light-headed or get a harsh catch at the back of your throat, it may be too high. A coil change is a natural moment to adjust, because a fresh head is the cleanest baseline you will get.

Who this coil pack is for, and who should look elsewhere

The 1.2 ohm head is a specialist rather than an all-rounder. It suits a particular type of vaper, and it is better to say who that is than to promise it works for everyone.

It is a sensible fit if you:

• Own a Vaporesso device that takes the MTX series head and want like-for-like spares.
• Prefer a tight, cigarette-style mouth-to-lung draw rather than a big cloud.
• Use nicotine salts or low-strength freebase liquids and want a smoother, more controlled throat hit.
• Want a lower e-liquid and battery consumption than a sub-ohm setup.
• Are switching from smoking and want a familiar draw while you step down in strength.
• Prefer buying a pack of five to avoid repeat orders and to keep a spare ready.

You should look elsewhere if you:

• Want large clouds. A lower-resistance head, if your device supports one, is better for that.
• Vape thick, VG-heavy liquids as your main choice. They tend to wick poorly on a high-resistance head.
• Own a device that uses a different coil series. A coil that does not match your hardware is not worth the risk.
• Are a non-smoker or under 18. Nicotine products are not for you.

The second variant in this product family exists so that people on the same device can pick the resistance that matches their style. If you are not sure whether 1.2 ohm is right, the practical test is your current draw. If your existing coil feels airy and you exhale large clouds, a 1.2 ohm head will feel restrictive at first. If your existing coil feels loose and you would like more resistance and a firmer throat hit, 1.2 ohm may be exactly the change you want.

Finally, consider how much you vape. A light user who finishes a 2 ml tank every couple of days may go through a head in a few weeks, so one pack lasts a long time. A heavy user who refills several times a day might replace a head every week or two, and a pack of five covers a month or two. In either case, buying a pack and keeping one spare in a drawer avoids the awkward moment of a burnt coil and no replacement.

How to fit, prime and use the coil

Fitting a coil takes a few minutes, and the priming step is the one most likely to decide whether it lasts. Here is the process from start to finish.

• 1. Prepare. Wash and dry your hands. Power the device off or lock it. Empty the tank or pod if it still holds liquid.
• 2. Remove the old coil. Unscrew or pull the spent head according to your device's design and put it aside for recycling.
• 3. Rinse the tank. Rinse the tank or pod with lukewarm water, let it dry completely, and wipe the contact area.
• 4. Fit the new head. Seat the new coil firmly. Screw-in designs should turn smoothly and stop when snug, and you should not need force. Overtightening can damage the thread and cause leaks.
• 5. Prime. Put a few drops of e-liquid directly onto the exposed wick through the liquid holes, then fill the tank. Do not fill above the maximum line.
• 6. Wait. Leave the device upright for at least five to ten minutes so the wick saturates fully. Thicker liquids may need up to fifteen.
• 7. Set power. Start at the lower end of the wattage range printed on the coil, or the middle of your device's recommended range if none is printed.
• 8. First puffs. Take two or three gentle draws without firing the device to pull liquid into the wick. Then take short puffs of two to three seconds with a pause between them.
• 9. Adjust. Raise the power in small steps only if the vapour feels weak, and stop as soon as the flavour is right.

Habits that extend coil life include keeping the tank above a quarter full, avoiding chain vaping that does not give the wick time to resaturate, and refilling before the liquid runs low. Fresh coils also last longer if you avoid very sweet, sugary liquids, which leave deposits faster than lighter blends.

When it is time to replace a head, do not throw it in the household bin. Coils contain metal and are classed as electrical waste once they are built into a device, and used vape parts should be taken to a household waste recycling centre, a small electricals collection point, or a vape shop that offers take-back. Seal any residual liquid in the tank or wipe it off first, and keep spent coils away from children and pets.

Troubleshooting common coil problems

Most coil complaints trace back to a handful of causes. Work through the likely ones before deciding a head is faulty.

• Burnt taste straight after fitting. The wick was not primed long enough. Wait longer, add a few drops directly onto the wick, and take gentle puffs. If the burnt taste persists beyond a tank, the power may be too high for a 1.2 ohm head, so lower it.
• Dry hits. Usually caused by thick liquid that wicks too slowly, a tank running low, chain vaping, or power set too high. Switch to a thinner 50/50 or salt liquid, keep the tank topped up and pause between puffs.
• Weak vapour or flat flavour. Often a sign the coil is ageing. Check the battery level, then consider that the wick has built up deposits and the head has reached the end of its useful life.
• Gurgling or spitting. The wick is flooded or the tank has too much liquid. Tilt the device, clear any liquid from the mouthpiece and take a couple of non-firing draws to clear the airflow.
• Leaking. Check that the coil is seated firmly, the seals are in place, and the tank was not overfilled. Leaks after changing liquid or after a flight can be a pressure effect, so open the fill port to equalise.
• No-atomiser or resistance error. Remove the coil, wipe the contacts with a dry cloth, and re-seat. If the error remains, test with a different head from the pack. If both fail, the issue is likely to be the device.
• Device fires but there is no vapour. The wick may be dry. Prime again, allow time to soak, and try again.
• Coil life seems short. Sweet liquids, high power and frequent chain vaping shorten life. Lower the wattage slightly and switch to a lighter liquid to see whether life improves.

If you have tried these steps and a head still appears faulty, keep the packaging and contact us with a short description and a photo. We will look at it and advise on a replacement or refund where the fault is genuine. We would rather hear about a bad coil than have you persevere with one.

Finally, remember that a single unusual head in a pack of five does not always mean the whole pack is affected. Fit another and compare, since a quick side-by-side test usually shows whether the problem is the coil or the setup.

Value for money and how it compares with other coil ranges

Value on a consumable is a matter of cost per coil, cost per millilitre of liquid vaped, and how often you have to reorder. A pack of five is almost always cheaper per head than buying singles, and it also means you have spares in hand. To judge it yourself, take the price on this page and divide it by five, then compare that figure with the single-coil or three-pack price for the same series elsewhere. Do the same for your usual daily e-liquid use to see what each head costs you per week.

Where this pack makes sense financially:

• If you vape daily, the saving over singles adds up across the year, and a stock of heads means no rush orders.
• The lower power draw of a 1.2 ohm head reduces how often you charge, which is a small running-cost saving.
• Lower liquid consumption means each bottle lasts longer than it would on a sub-ohm coil.
• Genuine heads tend to hold their resistance and flavour for longer than unbranded copies, so cheaper does not always mean cheaper in use.

It is also fair to compare Vaporesso with other brands, with one honest caveat. Coils are specific to their own hardware, so you cannot simply swap Vaporesso for another brand on the same device. The comparison is really between ecosystems, and the question is which one your device belongs to.

• Smok offers a wide choice of resistances across its RPM and Nord families, and its coils are easy to find. Heads are specific to each family, so check the series before ordering.
• Voopoo has a broad PnP range covering both sub-ohm and MTL resistances, which is useful if you want to try different draws on one tank.
• Geekvape has several popular coil families, including mesh-based designs for its Aegis kits, with a strong following among users of those devices.
• Uwell supplies simple replaceable heads for its pod devices, aimed at users who prefer an uncomplicated setup.

Each of these brands offers decent quality within its own system, and reports from vapers vary by device and liquid. Vaporesso's advantage is not that it is categorically better, but that its heads are made for its own hardware, so performance and fit are predictable if you stick with genuine parts. If your device is Vaporesso, the MTX 1.2 ohm pack is the correct like-for-like spare. If your device is from another brand, choose that brand's own coil and do not try to adapt.

One last piece of value advice. Buy the right resistance first. A cheap pack in the wrong resistance is no bargain, because you will end up replacing it. When in doubt, ask us before you order.