VooPoo PnP X MTL + DTL Replacement Pods

Overview

The VooPoo PnP X MTL + DTL Replacement Pods by Voopoo across 6 flavours at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

VooPoo PnP X MTL + DTL Replacement Pods: what you are buying

VooPoo PnP X replacement pods are the consumable half of the PnP X pod system. Each pod combines a liquid reservoir and a mesh coil head in one sealed cartridge that plugs straight into a compatible VooPoo device. There is no coil to screw in, no wicking to trim and no tank to strip down. You top the pod up with e-liquid, let it soak, click it into the device and vape. When the coil starts to taste flat or burnt, you take the pod out and fit a fresh one.

This listing covers both draw styles under one roof. MTL pods use a higher-resistance coil and a tighter airflow path for a cigarette-like, mouth-to-lung inhale. DTL pods use a lower-resistance coil and a more open path for a bigger, cooler, lung-style inhale. The range has seven variants, so the first job is picking the right one for your device and your habit. The sections below explain how to make that choice without guesswork.

A few things to keep straight before reading on:

• These are replacement pods, not a complete kit. You need a compatible VooPoo device to power them, and you need your own e-liquid.
• They are not disposable. A pod is refillable and lasts through many fills until the coil wears out, which is why we treat it as a reusable accessory rather than a throwaway product.
• They are for adult nicotine users and former smokers. You must be 18 or over to buy, and anyone who does not already use nicotine should not start.
• Check the variant label. Resistance, recommended wattage range and pack quantity differ between variants, and the figures printed on the pod or its box are the ones to trust over any general guide, including this one.

The aim of this page is to give you honest information in one place: how the MTL and DTL options differ, what to expect on flavour and vapour, which devices they suit, how to fit and prime them, what goes wrong and how to fix it, and how they compare with the pods from other brands you might be weighing up. If something here does not match what is printed on your pack, the pack wins and we would like to hear about it.

Which devices take PnP X pods

The most common mistake with pod systems is buying the wrong pod for the device, so start here. PnP X pods are designed for VooPoo devices built around the PnP X pod standard, with the Drag X2 and Drag S2 being the usual examples. VooPoo has produced several pod formats over the years and the names sound alike. The original PnP pod and the PnP X pod should be treated as separate formats rather than assumed to be interchangeable just because the names share a prefix. The base, the contact points and the body of the pod can differ between formats even when two pods look similar at a glance.

Here is a quick way to confirm you are buying the right thing:

• Look at the pod you are replacing. The markings on the side or base will usually say PnP X, along with a resistance figure and a wattage range.
• Check your device model. The model name is normally printed on the box, the manual and the underside of the device. Match it against the compatibility notes for the pod format.
• Do not rely on the shape alone. A pod that seems to fit physically may not make proper electrical contact, and a poor connection gives you misfires, error messages or no output at all.
• Ask before you buy if you are unsure. Send us the device name and we will confirm which variant to choose.

It is also worth saying that unbranded or clone pods are a poor idea in a device that regulates power electronically. The device reads the resistance of the coil and sets its output accordingly. A pod with an unknown or inconsistent resistance can make the device fire too hot or too cool, and that shows up as burnt cotton, weak vapour or a coil that dies within days. Genuine VooPoo pods are built to the tolerances the device expects, which is a practical reason to buy from a retailer with traceable stock.

If you own more than one VooPoo device, check each one separately. A household with a Drag-series device and an older PnP-format device will need two different pod types, and keeping them labelled saves a lot of confusion later.

MTL and DTL coils: how the mesh technology differs

The coil is the part of the pod that does the work, and it is the reason this listing is split into MTL and DTL options. Both styles use a mesh coil rather than a traditional round wire wrapped around a cotton wick. A mesh coil is a thin, flat sheet of resistance alloy, folded or rolled so that it presses against the cotton along a wide surface. That wide contact area has two practical effects. The liquid is heated more evenly, which cuts down on hot spots that scorch the wick, and the coil ramps up to temperature quickly, which means you get vapour almost as soon as you press the button.

The difference between MTL and DTL comes down to resistance, airflow and the way the device drives the coil.

• MTL variants sit at the higher end of the resistance scale. They are paired with a narrower airflow path, so the draw has some resistance to it, similar to pulling on a cigarette. They run at modest wattage, which keeps liquid consumption and nicotine delivery in a range that suits a smoker making the switch.
• DTL variants sit at the lower end of the resistance scale. They are paired with a wider airflow path and are driven at noticeably higher wattage, producing a larger, cooler cloud that you inhale straight into the lungs. They also use more liquid, so they suit lower nicotine strengths.

As a rough guide, MTL pods in this class usually sit somewhere around the 0.6 to 1.2 ohm region, while DTL pods fall closer to the 0.15 to 0.4 ohm region. Those are ranges, not promises. The exact resistance of each variant is printed on the pod and the box, and your device will show it on the screen when the pod is fitted. If the number on your screen is far from what the label says, remove the pod, check the contacts and try again before assuming the pod is faulty.

Mesh coils reward a little patience on the first fill. The large wicking surface needs to be fully saturated before it is fired, and a rushed first puff on a dry mesh can damage the coil in seconds. The priming steps later on this page cover this in detail, and they matter more for mesh than they do for the old-style round wire coils many vapers grew up with.

One more practical point: the two draw styles are not interchangeable in the way you use them. Fitting a DTL pod and then trying to inhale it like a cigarette will feel loose and unsatisfying, and fitting an MTL pod and trying to pull a large lung hit will feel restricted. Choose the pod that fits the way you already inhale, not the way you think you ought to.

Performance and vapour delivery

Performance with a pod system is about consistency more than raw output. What you want from a replacement pod is that the first puff after a fill tastes the same as the hundredth, that the vapour stays steady rather than spitting or fading, and that the coil lasts a sensible length of time. Mesh coil pods in this class tend to do well on all three when they are primed correctly and run inside the wattage range printed on the label.

On the MTL side, expect a firm but smooth draw with a throat feel that is closer to smoking than most open-airflow setups. Vapour production is modest by design. The pod is built to deliver flavour and nicotine efficiently at low power rather than to produce volume. That makes it a sensible match for people moving off cigarettes, because the inhale pattern and throat hit are familiar, and because the device is not asked to push a lot of liquid through the coil.

On the DTL side, expect a freer draw, noticeably more vapour per puff and a cooler inhale. Because the coil is running at higher power, it consumes more liquid and drains the battery of the host device faster. It also puts more demand on the cotton, so the liquid you choose matters more. Thin, high-VG-leaning mixes can struggle to wick quickly enough at the top of the wattage range, which shows up as a dry or hot taste on long pulls. Running the device at the lower or middle part of the recommended range and taking shorter, more frequent puffs usually fixes this.

A few general points apply to both styles:

• Ramp-up is quick. Mesh heats fast, so you rarely need to hold the button before inhaling.
• Consumption scales with power. A 2ml fill that lasts a day or two at MTL wattage may only last a few hours of heavy use at DTL wattage. Plan your refills accordingly.
• Coil life depends on you. Sweet liquids, high wattage and chain vaping all shorten it. A reasonable expectation for regular use is somewhere between one and three weeks per pod, with sweeter flavours towards the shorter end.
• Leak behaviour depends on the seal. A pod with a properly seated fill bung and a clean base should stay dry. Overfilling, or squeezing the bottle hard against the fill port, is the usual cause when it does not.

None of this is dramatic, and that is the point. A replacement pod does its job quietly: it holds the liquid, heats it evenly and gets out of the way. Where performance falls short, the cause is nearly always a mismatch between the pod, the liquid and the power setting, which the troubleshooting section below walks through.

Flavour behaviour and choosing e-liquid for these pods

A replacement pod does not come with a flavour of its own, so the taste you get is down to the e-liquid you put in it. What the pod does control is how faithfully that liquid is rendered. Mesh coils are known for giving clean, well-defined flavour because of their even heating, and the PnP X mesh is no exception when it is fresh. The first few days with a new pod are typically the sharpest, with flavour gradually softening as residue builds up on the coil.

Matching liquid to draw style makes a noticeable difference:

• For MTL pods, nic salt liquids in a 50/50 or 50VG/50PG style blend tend to work well. The higher PG content wicks easily through a tight, high-resistance coil and carries flavour with a bit of throat hit. Tobacco, menthol, mint, simple fruit and cold-drink profiles all come through cleanly at low power.
• For DTL pods, higher-VG liquids, often marketed as shortfills or low-strength nic salt blends in a 70VG/30PG ratio, produce thicker vapour. Layered fruit, dessert and iced profiles show off the larger airflow, though very sweet or heavily sugared mixes will shorten coil life.
• For anyone switching from smoking, tobacco and menthol profiles are a sensible starting point because the flavour is familiar. You can move to fruit or dessert styles later if you want to.

It is worth knowing how different categories of liquid behave in a mesh pod. Ice and menthol blends are generally forgiving and tend to be easy on the coil. Sweet creamy dessert flavours with high sweetener content leave more residue, so the coil tastes tired sooner. Dark tobacco blends and anything with a high concentration of colourants can stain the cotton and dull the taste over time. None of these are reasons to avoid a flavour, but they do explain why one pod can last two weeks on a mint liquid and only ten days on a custard.

If you swap flavours, do it deliberately. Mesh cotton holds on to the previous liquid, and the change is not clean. Going from a strong menthol to a fruit blend in the same pod will leave a trace of mint in the first few puffs. If you like to rotate flavours often, the easiest solution is to keep a spare pod or two, one reserved for mint and menthol and another for fruit or sweet profiles. At the price of a pod, that is a cheaper way to protect your flavour than flushing and refilling constantly.

Finally, remember that liquid choice is also a nicotine choice. Check the strength on the bottle before you fill, particularly if you are moving between an MTL and a DTL pod, because the right strength changes with the draw style. The nicotine section below explains how.

Design and build quality

The pod body is a compact moulded cartridge, designed to sit flush in the device so that the pod and the handset read as one object. The material is a durable plastic, and the pod is shaped so that it can only seat one way, which prevents the common fault of a pod being half-inserted and failing to fire. The base carries the electrical contacts and the airflow openings, and the top carries the mouthpiece and the fill port.

Things worth looking at when the pod arrives:

• The fill port seal. The port is closed with a silicone bung on most pods of this type. It should sit firmly and not feel loose. A damaged or missing bung is the first thing to check if a pod leaks from the top.
• The base contacts. They should be clean and free of residue. Wipe them lightly with a dry cloth if they look dirty, never with liquid.
• The window. A clear section lets you see the remaining liquid, which is useful because mesh coils fail quickly when run dry.
• The mouthpiece. It is integrated into the pod and shaped for comfort. It is not designed to be removed, so do not try to pull it apart.

Build quality in this class of product is mostly about tolerances, and that is where genuine VooPoo stock earns its place. The pod base has to seal around the coil head, the wicking channels have to feed the mesh at a controlled rate, and the plug-in contacts have to stay aligned across hundreds of insertions. Sloppy tolerances show up as leaks, gurgling, intermittent firing or a pod that rattles in the device. A properly made pod does none of these.

The pod is a sealed component, which has one clear consequence. You cannot service it. There is no replacing the coil inside, no cleaning the cotton and no tightening anything. If the coil fails, the whole pod is spent. That is the trade-off with this format: you gain convenience and consistency, and you give up repairability and the ability to tweak the build. For most users, particularly those who simply want to vape without maintenance, that is a good exchange. For hobbyists who enjoy building their own coils, it will feel limiting, and a rebuildable tank is the better route.

One last note on handling. Keep spare pods in their packaging, away from heat and direct sunlight, and store them upright where possible. Plastic pods can warp slightly if left in a hot car, and a warped seal is a common cause of leaks on a pod that looked perfect when it left the box.

Power, wattage and battery considerations

The pod itself has no battery. All power comes from the host device, which means the pod choice affects how long your battery lasts, but the battery capacity and the charging method are properties of the device you own. If you are looking for the mAh figure and charging specification, check the manual for your Drag-series handset or the device listing on our site. Rather than quote a number that might not match your model, we will focus on how the pod interacts with the battery.

Resistance and wattage determine how hard the device has to work. A lower-resistance DTL coil at higher wattage draws far more energy per puff than a higher-resistance MTL coil at modest wattage. In practical terms:

• MTL pods are gentle on the battery. Many users get a full day of normal use from a charge, and some get considerably more depending on the device.
• DTL pods are demanding. Expect to charge more often, particularly if you vape in long pulls at the upper end of the wattage range.
• Running below the maximum helps. Staying at the lower or middle part of the recommended range reduces drain, extends coil life and usually improves flavour at the same time.

Most modern devices of this type charge over USB-C. A sensible habit is to use a reputable charger and cable from a known source, avoid charging unattended overnight, and unplug once the device is full. Do not charge a device that is damp, visibly damaged or unusually hot. If you see swelling, a hissing sound or any sign of damage to the battery, stop using the device and take it to a recycling point.

The pod reads onto the device by resistance. Fit the pod, and the handset should display the resistance and suggest or lock to a wattage range. Some devices let you override the output; others work within a fixed window. If your device offers adjustable wattage, begin at the low end of the range printed on the pod and raise the power in small steps until the flavour and throat hit suit you. Starting at the maximum is how most new coils get burnt in the first week.

There is also a small but useful point about heat. A pod that runs hot, because the power is set too high or the liquid level is low, loses flavour and ages quickly. Because the pod is sealed, you cannot see the coil, so the most practical indicator is how the vapour feels. If the inhale is hotter than you expect, drop the wattage and top up the liquid. It is simple, free and does more for coil life than any other single adjustment.

Nicotine strength guidance and UK rules

Choosing a nicotine strength is the decision that most affects whether a switch from smoking succeeds, and it depends on the draw style as much as on how much you used to smoke. Nicotine is addictive. These pods are intended for adults who already smoke or vape and want an alternative, and they are not for people who have never used nicotine.

Some UK rules shape the options you will see. Nicotine e-liquid is capped at 20mg/ml, refill bottles are limited to 10ml, and tanks and pods used with nicotine-containing liquid are limited to 2ml in capacity. The same 20mg cap applies to disposable vapes, although the sale of single-use disposables has now been banned in Great Britain, which is one reason refillable pod systems like this one have become the standard route. Because of the capacity limit, pods sold for nicotine use in the UK are sized accordingly, and the capacity stated on each variant is the figure to go by.

The following is a general starting point rather than medical advice:

• MTL with nic salts: heavier smokers, roughly twenty a day or more, often start in the 18 to 20mg range, where the low power of an MTL setup delivers a cigarette-like hit. Lighter smokers often find 10 to 12mg sufficient. Many people step down over time.
• DTL with low strength: because DTL moves far more liquid, nicotine intake rises sharply even at modest strength. Most DTL users sit at 3 to 6mg, and going higher is usually harsh and can cause lightheadedness or nausea.
• Switching between pods: if you move from MTL to DTL, drop the strength. If you move from DTL to MTL, you will probably need to go up.

Signs that your strength is too high include a harsh, scratchy throat hit, dizziness, a racing heart or feeling sick. Signs that it is too low include constantly reaching for the device, unsatisfied cravings, or slipping back to cigarettes. Adjust in small steps and give each change a few days before judging it.

Do not mix strengths without checking the maths, and keep all e-liquid out of reach of children and pets. If you are pregnant, have a heart condition or take regular medication, speak to a pharmacist or your GP before relying on any nicotine product. Local stop-smoking services in the UK can also offer free support and are worth contacting if you want to cut down over time.

Who these pods suit, and who should skip them

Replacement pods are only as useful as the device and the habit behind them. Here is a plain assessment of who gets value from this range and who would be better served elsewhere.

These pods suit:

• Owners of compatible VooPoo devices who want like-for-like replacements without experimenting with other brands.
• Smokers moving to vaping who pick an MTL variant for a familiar inhale and low-maintenance use.
• Lung-style vapers who prefer a larger, cooler cloud and choose a DTL variant at lower nicotine strengths.
• People who value convenience and would rather swap a pod than rebuild a coil or clean a tank.
• Anyone who wants consistent flavour from a mesh coil without the learning curve of a rebuildable setup.

You should skip them if:

• You do not own a compatible device. They will not work on their own and they will not fit devices from other brands.
• You have never used nicotine. Nothing about this product is intended to encourage uptake.
• You are under 18. It is illegal to sell nicotine vaping products to anyone under 18 in the UK, and we do not.
• You like to build your own coils. A sealed pod cannot be modified. A rebuildable tank or squonk setup is a better match.
• You want very high capacity. UK-market pods are limited to 2ml for nicotine use, so if you want a long gap between refills you will need to carry a bottle or choose a different type of device.
• You vape extremely heavy, sweet liquids all day. Coils will wear quickly. That is not a fault of the pod, but it will make the running cost higher than expected.

There is also a middle group worth naming: people who already have a compatible device and are unsure whether to go MTL or DTL. If you currently smoke, start with MTL. If you already vape a lung-style device and find MTL restrictive, go DTL, and lower your nicotine strength when you do. If you are somewhere between the two, buy a single pod of each style rather than committing to a multi-pack of one. That small experiment tells you more than any description can, and it is cheap.

A final point on honesty: this is a niche accessory. It is built around one device family, and if you change devices later, the pods become redundant. Buying a large stock of spares for a handset you might replace within a year is not a smart use of money. Buy what you will use in the next month or two and revisit.

How to fit, fill and prime your pods

Getting the first fill right is the single biggest factor in how long a coil lasts and how it tastes. The process takes about ten minutes, most of it waiting, and it is worth doing every time you fit a new pod.

Follow these steps:

• Check the pod. Remove it from the packaging and look for cracks, a missing bung or visible residue on the base. Do not use a pod that looks damaged.
• Open the fill port. Lift or slide the silicone bung as shown by the markings on the pod. Keep the pod upright while you do this.
• Fill slowly. Place the tip of the bottle against the port and squeeze gently. Stop just below the top of the window. Do not overfill and do not cover the central airflow tube, as liquid there will flood the coil.
• Close the port. Press the bung fully home until it sits flush.
• Let it soak. Stand the pod upright for five to ten minutes. This gives the cotton time to absorb liquid through the wicking holes. Skipping this step is the most common reason for a burnt first puff.
• Insert the pod. Push it into the device until it seats fully. The handset should recognise it and show the resistance.
• Take a few gentle draws. Without pressing the fire button, draw on the mouthpiece two or three times to pull liquid across the mesh.
• Start at low power. Use the lower end of the wattage range for the first few puffs, then step up if you want more.

For everyday use, there are a few habits that keep a pod healthy. Top up before the liquid drops below the lower third of the window, not after it is empty. Avoid pressing the fire button without inhaling. Wipe condensation from the mouthpiece. Keep the device upright when not in use if you can, because pods are less likely to seep when stored vertically.

When you change a pod, wipe the contacts on both the pod and the device with a dry cotton bud. A thin film of residue builds up over time and can cause intermittent firing or a no-atomiser message. If you are travelling, empty the pod or store the device upright, since changes in cabin pressure can force liquid out of a full pod. In your bag, a small zip bag is cheap insurance against a leak.

If you switch between MTL and DTL pods on the same device, change your nicotine strength and wattage at the same time. It is easy to forget one of them, and the result is either a harsh hit or a thin, unsatisfying one.

Troubleshooting, coil life and disposal

Most problems with replacement pods are simple and fixable. Work through these before assuming a pod is defective.

• Burnt taste straight after fitting. The cotton was not saturated. Remove the pod, let it sit upright for another ten minutes, take a few gentle draws without firing and restart at lower power. If the taste persists after several puffs, the coil is damaged and the pod should be replaced.
• Weak or flat flavour. This is normally ageing. Residue builds up on the mesh over time and dulls the taste. Switching to a less sweet liquid and lowering the wattage slows the process. If the pod is more than two or three weeks old, replace it.
• Leaking from the base. Usually caused by overfilling, a loose bung or condensation pooling in the airflow channel. Wipe the pod, check the bung and fill to a lower level next time.
• Gurgling or spitting. Condensation in the mouthpiece. Blow gently through the pod to clear it, wipe the mouthpiece and store the device upright.
• No atomiser or check pod message. A contact problem. Remove the pod, wipe the contacts on both sides with a dry cloth and reseat the pod firmly. If the message continues, try a different pod to find out whether the fault is in the pod or the device.
• Device will not fire. Confirm the device is charged and not locked. Many handsets use a multiple-click lock, and a quick check of the manual will tell you how to unlock.
• Hot or harsh vapour. The wattage is too high, the liquid level is too low, or the nicotine strength is too strong. Change one variable at a time.

A realistic lifespan for a pod is somewhere between one and three weeks of regular use, though some people see more and some see far less. The signs that it is time to replace it are a persistent burnt note, a clear loss of flavour, reduced vapour and a draw that feels clogged. There is no value in nursing a dying coil; the taste is poor and it can make you want to vape more.

When a pod is finished, do not put it in the household bin. Used pods contain a small metal coil and residual nicotine liquid, and the devices they plug into contain lithium batteries. Take spent pods and old devices to a retailer with a take-back scheme, or to a household waste recycling centre that accepts small electrical items. Many UK vape shops and supermarkets provide drop-off points for exactly this purpose. Never put batteries in general waste, because they are a fire risk in bin lorries and recycling plants. Keep residual liquid away from drains and children, and let any remaining liquid be absorbed in a paper towel before disposal.

Value for money and how these pods compare

Value with pod systems is a running-cost question. The pod is a repeat purchase, so what matters is the price per pod, how long it lasts and how much you enjoy it while it does. Because lifespan depends on your liquid and power settings, the honest way to judge value is to count how many pods you use in a month and work from there. A light MTL user may go through one or two pods a month. A heavy DTL user with sweet liquid may use three or four. Multi-pack variants in this range generally reduce the cost per pod compared with buying singly, so if you know you will use them, the larger pack is the cheaper way to buy.

It also helps to compare against the alternative of buying a disposable. With single-use vapes now banned in Great Britain, that comparison is mostly historical, but the logic still applies to refillable pod systems against any throwaway product. A refillable pod lets you choose your own liquid, buy it in 10ml bottles at a lower price per millilitre and avoid the waste. Over a month or two, the running cost typically comes out lower.

Here is how these pods compare with similar options from other brands, set out fairly:

• Vaporesso GTX and XROS-style pods. These are widely stocked and often a little cheaper per pod, with a large range of coil resistances. They are a sensible choice if you already own a Vaporesso device. They are not an alternative for a VooPoo handset, since the formats do not cross over.
• SMOK Nord and RPM-style pods. A large family with many resistance options and a long track record. The mesh options are good. The trade-off is that the format is tied to SMOK hardware, and the pod body design differs, so choosing between them is really choosing between devices.
• Uwell Caliburn pods. Popular for their simplicity and flavour-focused MTL coils. They are a good match for people who want a small, discreet setup. They are less suited to people who want a lung-style option on the same device.
• Geekvape Aegis Boost style pods. They tend to appeal to users who want a sturdier, more rugged handset. Coil options cover both MTL and DTL, much like this range.

The main point in favour of the VooPoo PnP X range is that MTL and DTL options exist for the same pod format, so you can switch draw styles without changing device. The main point against is that, like all proprietary pods, it ties you to a single hardware family, and you pay the going rate for the convenience. If you have a compatible device, buying genuine replacements from a retailer you can trust is the straightforward choice. If you do not, compare the whole system, device and pods together, before you commit.

Finally, we dispatch across the UK, we only sell to adults, and our stock is genuine. If a pod arrives damaged or faulty, contact us and we will put it right under our returns policy.