If you have spent any time looking at refillable vape kits in the UK, the name Voopoo will have come up fast. It is one of the brands that serious vape shops keep returning to, not because of flashy marketing but because the hardware tends to just work. Voopoo built its reputation on the Argus pod-kit family and a clever coil system called PnP that runs across an unusually wide spread of devices. The result is a brand that suits a complete beginner stepping away from disposables just as well as it suits someone who has been refilling their own kit for years. This guide walks through who Voopoo are, why refillable kits save money and stay firmly within UK law, how the range fits together, and how to buy Voopoo the right way at PinkVape.
Who are Voopoo?
Voopoo is a vape hardware brand that has grown into one of the most respected names in the refillable side of the market. Where some companies became famous almost entirely through disposables, Voopoo took a different road. It made its name building reusable kits, pod systems, box mods and tanks, the kind of devices that an adult vaper buys once and then keeps topping up with their own e-liquid and replacement coils. That focus on reusable hardware is a big part of why the brand has stayed relevant through every twist in UK regulation, including the disposables ban that reshaped the whole category.
The brand is probably best known for two things. The first is the Argus family of refillable pod kits, which became a genuine staple in UK vape shops because it hit a sweet spot of price, performance and simplicity. The second is the Drag line of box mods, a more powerful, more customisable range that earned a loyal following among people who want control over wattage and airflow. Tying both of those together is Voopoo's GENE chipset, the in-house electronics that manage power delivery, firing speed and safety across its devices. The GENE chip is one of the quiet reasons Voopoo kits tend to feel responsive and consistent rather than laggy or unpredictable.
What really sets Voopoo apart, though, is the PnP coil ecosystem. PnP stands for Plug and Play, and the idea is exactly what it sounds like. Rather than every device needing its own unique, hard-to-find coil, Voopoo designed a single family of coils that drops into a huge number of its pods and tanks. That cross-compatibility is unusual and genuinely useful. It means the coils you buy for one Voopoo kit will very often work in your next one, and it means vape shops can stock one coil range that covers a wide chunk of their Voopoo customers. We will come back to PnP in detail later, because it is central to understanding why people stick with the brand.
It is also worth being clear about what Voopoo is not. It is not a disposable brand chasing the corner-shop impulse buy. Its products are designed to be owned, maintained and refilled. That does mean there is a small learning curve compared with grabbing a sealed device off a shelf, but it is a gentle one, and the payoff is lower running costs and far more flavour and strength choice. For an adult who already vapes and wants something that lasts, Voopoo is one of the most sensible places to start. If you are weighing up your first proper kit, our guide to the best refillable vape kits for beginners is a good companion to this page.
Why refillable Voopoo kits are cheaper and UK-legal
There are two questions adult vapers ask most often when they move away from disposables. Will this still be legal, and will it actually save me money? With Voopoo, the answer to both is yes, and the reasons are worth understanding properly rather than taking on trust.
Start with the legal side. As of 1 June 2025, the UK banned single-use, disposable vapes. That ban swept up the sealed, throwaway devices that dominated corner shops for years. Crucially, it did not touch refillable and rechargeable kits. A device that you charge over USB-C and refill with your own e-liquid, where you can replace the coil that does the heating, sits on the right side of the rules. That is precisely what Voopoo makes. Every Argus pod kit, every Drag mod, every PnP-compatible tank is rechargeable and refillable by design. None of them were affected by the disposables ban, and they remain fully legal to buy and use today. Buying Voopoo is, in effect, buying into the part of the market that the rules were always going to leave standing.
Now the money. This is where refillable kits really pull ahead, and the maths is not complicated. With a disposable or a prefilled pod, you are paying for the liquid, the coil and a chunk of single-use hardware every single time. With a Voopoo refillable kit, you buy the device once, then you buy bottled e-liquid and the occasional replacement coil. Bottled e-liquid is dramatically cheaper per millilitre than prefilled pods, because you are not paying for new plastic and a new coil with every few millilitres. A bottle of nic salt that costs a few pounds can refill a pod many times over.
The hardware itself is affordable too. Voopoo kits typically start from around £12 to £20, which is roughly what a small handful of disposables used to cost. PnP coils usually land at around £2 to £3 each and last days to a couple of weeks depending on how you vape, your liquid and your wattage. Put those numbers together and the running cost of a refillable Voopoo setup is a fraction of feeding a disposable habit. The upfront kit cost pays for itself quickly, often within the first week or two, and everything after that is just cheap liquid and the occasional coil.
There is one future cost worth flagging honestly. From 1 October 2026, a Vaping Products Duty is due to apply to vaping liquid at a rate of around £2.20 per 10ml. That is a tax on the liquid itself, so it will nudge up the price of bottled e-liquid and prefilled pods alike over time. It does not change which products are legal, and it does not change the fundamental advantage of refilling. In fact, because refillable kits let you buy liquid in larger, more economical bottles, they remain the cheaper way to vape even after the duty lands. We mention it so you are not surprised by price movements driven by tax rather than by any shop.
The Voopoo range: Argus, Drag and the PnP coil system
Voopoo's catalogue can look broad at first glance, but it organises neatly into a few clear families. Once you understand how Argus, Drag and the PnP coil system relate to each other, choosing the right kit becomes much simpler. The thread running through all of it is the GENE chipset and PnP coil compatibility, which means devices from different parts of the range often share parts and behave in familiar ways.
The Argus pod kits
The Argus family is the heart of Voopoo's appeal for most UK vapers, and it is where the brand's "buy Voopoo" reputation really comes from. These are refillable pod kits, meaning a compact device with a built-in rechargeable battery and a refillable pod that takes a PnP coil. You fill the pod from a bottle of e-liquid, click it in, and vape. When the coil starts to fade, you swap just the coil rather than the whole pod or device.
The Argus range spans several models pitched at slightly different users. Some are slim, light and tuned for a tight mouth-to-lung draw that suits ex-smokers and nic salt users. Others are chunkier, with bigger batteries, screens and adjustable wattage for people who want more flexibility and a more open draw. What they share is approachability. An Argus kit is about as easy as a refillable device gets, which is exactly why it is so often recommended as a first proper kit. For a deeper look at the family, our dedicated Voopoo Argus page breaks down the individual models.
The Drag mods and tanks
The Drag line is Voopoo's more powerful, more enthusiast-leaning range. These are box mods, larger devices that usually take a tank rather than a small pod and offer a generous spread of adjustable wattage. A Drag mod paired with a PnP tank gives you serious control over your vape, from a restricted mouth-to-lung draw right through to a warm, airy direct-to-lung cloud, all from the same device by changing the coil and airflow.
Drag mods are not the obvious starting point for a brand-new vaper, but they are a natural upgrade for someone who has found their feet with an Argus and wants more. The appeal is longevity and tunability. A good mod with a removable battery and a refillable tank can serve you for a very long time, and because it accepts PnP coils, it slots straight into the same ecosystem as the pod kits. If adjustable power is what you are after, it is worth reading our guide to the best wattage adjustable vape kits alongside this section.
The PnP coil system that ties it together
The single smartest thing Voopoo did was build the PnP coil system to span the whole range. PnP coils are designed to fit a wide spread of Argus pods, PnP tanks and other compatible devices. Instead of hunting for a coil unique to one obscure kit, you reach for the same PnP coil family you already know. This cross-compatibility is the connective tissue of the brand. It lowers the cost and hassle of ownership, makes upgrading between devices painless, and is a big reason vape shops can confidently stock Voopoo. We will dig into how PnP coils and airflow actually shape your vape in the next section.
PnP coils and airflow
If there is one thing worth understanding properly about Voopoo, it is how the PnP coil system and airflow work together. Get this right and you can dial in almost any style of vape from the same kit. Get it wrong and even good hardware will disappoint. The good news is that the principles are straightforward once you have seen them laid out.
A coil is the small replaceable part that heats your e-liquid and turns it into vapour. PnP coils come in a range of resistances, measured in ohms. The number tells you, broadly, what kind of vape the coil is built for. Higher-resistance coils, the ones with bigger ohm numbers like 1.0ohm and up, are designed for a tight, restricted, mouth-to-lung draw. That is the cigarette-style inhale where you draw vapour into your mouth first and then into your lungs, and it is what most ex-smokers and nic salt users want. Lower-resistance coils, the sub-ohm ones below 1.0ohm, are built for a warmer, airier direct-to-lung draw with bigger clouds, and they pair best with lower-strength freebase liquids.
Because PnP coils are cross-compatible, you can transform the character of a single device just by changing the coil. Pop a higher-ohm coil into an Argus pod and it becomes a discreet, tight MTL device. Swap in a lower-ohm coil and the same pod opens up into something punchier. This is a big part of the value proposition. You are not locked into one experience, and you do not need a drawer full of different kits to try different styles.
Airflow is the other half of the equation, and Voopoo builds adjustable airflow into much of the range. Airflow controls how much air mixes with the vapour as you inhale. Close the airflow down and the draw tightens, the vapour gets warmer and the flavour concentrates, which suits MTL vaping and nic salts. Open the airflow up and the draw loosens, the vapour cools and the clouds grow, which suits DTL vaping. On many Voopoo devices you adjust this with a simple ring or slider, often without any tools, so you can fine-tune the feel on the fly until it sits right for you.
The practical takeaway is to match three things: the coil resistance, the airflow setting and your e-liquid. For a tight, cigarette-like vape with nic salts, choose a higher-ohm coil and close the airflow down. For a bigger, cloudier vape with low-strength freebase liquid, choose a lower-ohm coil and open the airflow up. Voopoo's flexibility means you can experiment cheaply, because a new coil is only a couple of pounds. If a coil does not suit you, swapping it is a small, inexpensive change rather than a whole new purchase.
One last word on coil care, because it directly affects how good your Voopoo feels. Always prime a new coil before its first use by adding a few drops of e-liquid directly onto the exposed cotton and letting a freshly filled pod or tank stand for a few minutes. This soaks the wicking material so the coil is never fired dry. Skipping this is the single most common cause of a burnt taste from an otherwise perfect kit, and it is entirely avoidable.
Choosing e-liquid and strength for your Voopoo
A Voopoo kit is only as good as the e-liquid you put in it, and matching liquid to device is where a lot of new refillers go slightly wrong. The two main decisions are the type of liquid and the nicotine strength, and both follow logically from how you want to vape. Our full nicotine strength guide goes deeper, but here is what you need to know to set up a Voopoo well.
First, the liquid type. There are two broad families: nicotine salts, usually called nic salts, and freebase e-liquid. Nic salts deliver nicotine smoothly even at higher strengths, which makes them ideal for the tight, low-power, mouth-to-lung style that most Argus pod kits do best. Freebase liquid, by contrast, is the traditional bottled e-liquid that suits lower strengths and the higher-power, direct-to-lung vaping you would do on a Drag mod with a sub-ohm coil. As a rule of thumb, if you are using a pod kit with a higher-ohm coil and a tight draw, reach for nic salts. If you are using a mod with a sub-ohm coil and an open draw, reach for freebase.
Now strength. In the UK, e-liquid is capped at 20mg of nicotine per millilitre, and the strengths you will most often see for MTL vaping are 10mg and 20mg nic salts. Choosing between them comes down to how much you smoked or how much nicotine you are used to. A heavier former smoker often finds 20mg gives a satisfying hit that takes the edge off cravings, while a lighter smoker or someone stepping down may find 10mg more comfortable. If a 20mg salt feels harsh in the throat, dropping to 10mg usually smooths it out. There is no prize for using more nicotine than you need, and many people gradually move down over time.
For sub-ohm vaping on a Drag mod, the picture flips. Because you are inhaling a much larger volume of vapour, high strengths become overwhelming and harsh. Direct-to-lung vapers typically use low-strength freebase liquid, often in the 3mg to 6mg range, so the larger clouds do not deliver an uncomfortable amount of nicotine. Putting a 20mg salt into a sub-ohm setup is a classic beginner mistake that produces a horrible, throat-scorching experience, so it is worth getting this pairing right from the start.
Bringing it together for the most common Voopoo setup, an Argus pod kit, the simplest advice is this. Use a higher-ohm PnP coil, close the airflow down for a tight draw, and fill with a 10mg or 20mg nic salt in a flavour you enjoy. That combination recreates the cigarette-like experience most ex-smokers are after, runs cheaply, and keeps the kit performing at its best. From there you can experiment, but it is a reliable starting point that very rarely goes wrong.
What we love about Voopoo (and what to watch)
No brand is perfect, and the honest way to recommend one is to be clear about both sides. Voopoo has a lot going for it, but there are a couple of things worth knowing before you buy so your expectations are set correctly.
What we love starts with the PnP coil ecosystem. The cross-compatibility genuinely makes ownership easier and cheaper, and it is rare to find a brand that has thought so carefully about not stranding its customers with obsolete parts. We also rate the GENE chipset, which gives Voopoo devices a responsive, consistent feel and quick firing. Build quality across the Argus and Drag ranges is generally solid for the money, battery life tends to be reliable, and the adjustable airflow on most kits means you can tune the draw to your taste rather than being stuck with whatever the factory chose. On top of all that, the value is hard to argue with. Kits from around £12 to £20 and coils at a couple of pounds make Voopoo one of the most cost-effective ways into proper refillable vaping.
As for what to watch, the main thing is the gentle learning curve. A refillable kit is not quite as brain-dead simple as a sealed device. You do need to fill a pod, prime a coil and recharge the battery, and if you skip priming you will get a burnt taste. None of this is hard, but it is a small adjustment for someone used to throwaway devices. The other thing to be aware of is that the range is broad, which is mostly a strength but can be momentarily confusing. With several Argus models and a whole Drag line, a first-time buyer can feel spoilt for choice. The fix is simply to start with a straightforward Argus pod kit and grow from there rather than trying to decode the entire catalogue on day one.
It is also fair to note that, like all bottled-liquid vaping, running costs will tick up slightly once the Vaping Products Duty arrives in October 2026. That affects every brand equally, and refillable kits like Voopoo remain the cheapest option even after it lands, but it is part of an honest picture. Weighed up overall, the negatives are minor and mostly one-time learning, while the positives are structural and lasting. That balance is exactly why Voopoo gets recommended so consistently.
Voopoo vs the alternatives
Voopoo does not operate in a vacuum. The refillable pod and mod space is competitive, and two names come up most often when people compare: Vaporesso and Uwell. All three are reputable, and you would not be making a mistake with any of them, but they have slightly different characters worth understanding.
Vaporesso is probably Voopoo's closest direct rival. Like Voopoo, it offers a strong line of refillable pod kits and mods with adjustable airflow and good build quality, and it has its own well-regarded coil families. Where Voopoo leans on the breadth of the PnP cross-compatibility, Vaporesso often emphasises refined coil technology and polished, beginner-friendly pod kits. For many people the choice between them comes down to which specific kit feels right in the hand and which coil ecosystem their local shop stocks best. Both are safe, sensible picks, and our vape kits selection lets you compare them side by side.
Uwell is the other heavyweight in this conversation, particularly famous for the Caliburn pod range. Uwell's reputation is built on simplicity and flavour: the Caliburn line is renowned for being almost foolproof and for delivering clean, accurate flavour from its coils. If your absolute priority is the simplest possible refillable pod with excellent flavour and you do not care much about adjustable wattage, Uwell makes a compelling case. Where Voopoo pulls ahead is flexibility and the sheer reach of the PnP system. If you think you might want to grow into adjustable airflow, swap coils for different draw styles, or move up to a mod later while keeping the same coil family, Voopoo's ecosystem gives you more room to expand.
The honest summary is that all three are excellent, and you will not regret any of them. Choose Uwell if you want the simplest possible pod and pristine flavour. Choose Vaporesso if a particular polished kit catches your eye. Choose Voopoo if you value the cross-compatible PnP coil system, the breadth of the Argus and Drag ranges, and the ability to start simple and grow without abandoning your coils. For a customer who wants one brand that can take them from first kit to enthusiast setup, Voopoo's flexibility is genuinely hard to beat.
Setup tips and common problems
Most issues people have with a Voopoo kit are not faults at all, they are small setup mistakes that are easy to fix once you know them. Here is how to get a new kit running sweetly and how to sort the handful of problems that occasionally crop up.
When you first unbox a kit, charge it fully over USB-C before your first proper session, and read the strength on your e-liquid bottle to make sure it matches how you intend to vape. Fit a PnP coil suited to your draw style, then prime it. Priming means putting a few drops of e-liquid directly onto the cotton openings of the coil and then letting a freshly filled pod or tank sit for several minutes so the wicking fully saturates. This single step prevents the most common complaint of all, the dreaded burnt first puff.
If you do get a burnt taste, the cause is almost always a dry or worn coil. On a brand-new coil it means priming was skipped or rushed, so let it stand longer next time. On an older coil it simply means the coil has reached the end of its life and needs replacing. Coils are consumable parts, expected to be swapped every week or two depending on use, so a fading or burnt flavour after a while is normal rather than a defect. Keep a few spare PnP coils on hand and the problem disappears.
Leaking is another occasional gripe, and it usually traces back to one of a few things. Overfilling a pod, getting liquid into the central airflow tube, or a coil that is not seated firmly can all cause it. The fix is to fill carefully, avoid the central chimney, make sure the coil and pod click home properly, and store the device upright when you can. A quick wipe of the contacts and a properly seated coil resolve the vast majority of leaks. If you taste nothing or get a weak vape, check the coil is pushed fully in, the pod is properly clicked into place, and there is enough liquid in the pod.
If the device will not fire at all, the usual culprits are a flat battery, a coil that is not making contact, or, on devices with a fire button, simply a locked screen. Charge it, reseat the coil, and check whether the kit needs unlocking with the usual five rapid presses of the button that most pod kits and mods use. If you are on a Drag mod with adjustable wattage, also sanity-check that the power is set sensibly for your coil rather than far too high. Get these basics right and a Voopoo kit is a remarkably trouble-free thing to own.
Why buy Voopoo at PinkVape
Buying refillable hardware is a small commitment, so it pays to buy it from somewhere that takes the category seriously. At PinkVape we stock Voopoo because it is one of the brands we trust to deliver consistent quality at a fair price, and because the PnP coil system makes it genuinely easy to support customers over the long term rather than just at the point of sale.
We focus on getting you the right kit for how you actually vape, not just the most expensive one on the shelf. Whether you are stepping across from disposables and want a simple Argus pod kit, or you are ready to move up to an adjustable Drag mod, we carry the devices, the PnP coils and the e-liquid to set you up properly in one place. Because we sell the coils and liquid as well as the kits, restocking is straightforward, and you are never left hunting for an obscure part. As a fully UK-focused retailer we sell only to over-18s, we deal only in legal, refillable and rechargeable hardware, and we keep our advice honest. Browse the full store to see our current Voopoo line-up alongside everything else we carry.
Frequently asked questions
Are Voopoo vapes legal in the UK?
Yes. Voopoo makes refillable and rechargeable kits, which are fully legal in the UK. The 1 June 2025 disposables ban applied only to single-use devices, and it did not affect refillable pod kits, mods or tanks like Voopoo's. Because every Voopoo device is designed to be recharged and refilled, the brand was never caught by the ban and remains legal to buy and use.
Is Voopoo good for beginners?
Voopoo is one of the more beginner-friendly refillable brands, especially the Argus pod kits. They are simple to fill, easy to recharge over USB-C and use the straightforward PnP coil system. There is a small learning curve compared with a sealed device, mainly filling a pod and priming a coil, but it is gentle. Most newcomers are comfortable within a day, and the payoff is far lower running costs.
How much do Voopoo kits and coils cost?
Voopoo kits typically start from around £12 to £20, which is roughly the price of a few old disposables. PnP coils usually cost around £2 to £3 each and last from several days to a couple of weeks depending on your usage, liquid and wattage. Add cheap bottled e-liquid and the ongoing cost of a refillable Voopoo setup is a small fraction of feeding a disposable habit.
What are PnP coils and will they fit my kit?
PnP, short for Plug and Play, is Voopoo's cross-compatible coil family. The coils are designed to fit a wide range of Argus pods, PnP tanks and other compatible Voopoo devices, so the same coils often work across multiple kits. Always check that a specific coil is listed as compatible with your device, but the whole point of PnP is that compatibility is broad and you are rarely left hunting for a unique part.
What nicotine strength should I use in a Voopoo Argus?
For the tight, mouth-to-lung vaping that Argus pod kits do best, most people use 10mg or 20mg nicotine salts. Heavier former smokers often prefer 20mg for a stronger hit, while lighter smokers or those stepping down may find 10mg more comfortable. If 20mg feels harsh, drop to 10mg. The UK legal maximum is 20mg per ml. Our nicotine strength guide covers this in more detail.
Can I use a Voopoo for big clouds and a tight draw?
Yes, and that flexibility is a big part of the appeal. By changing the PnP coil and adjusting the airflow, a single Voopoo device can switch between a tight, cigarette-like mouth-to-lung draw and a warmer, airier direct-to-lung cloud. Use a higher-ohm coil with closed airflow and nic salts for MTL, or a lower-ohm coil with open airflow and low-strength freebase liquid for bigger clouds.
Why does my Voopoo taste burnt?
A burnt taste almost always means a dry or worn coil. On a new coil it usually means priming was skipped, so always add a few drops of liquid to the coil and let a filled pod stand for a few minutes before vaping. On an older coil it simply means the coil is spent and needs replacing. Coils are consumable parts, typically swapped every week or two, so keep spares on hand.
How long do Voopoo coils and batteries last?
A PnP coil typically lasts from several days to a couple of weeks, depending on how much you vape, your e-liquid and your wattage. Sweeter, darker liquids tend to wear coils faster. Battery life varies by device, but most Argus kits comfortably get a regular user through a day, and Drag mods with removable batteries can last longer still and let you carry a spare cell for all-day use.
Is it worth switching from a disposable to a Voopoo kit?
For an adult who already vapes, the case is strong. A refillable Voopoo kit costs far less to run than disposables once you factor in cheap bottled e-liquid and inexpensive coils, it is fully UK-legal, and it gives you far more choice over flavour, strength and draw style. The upfront kit cost is modest and usually pays for itself within a week or two, after which you are simply buying liquid and the occasional coil.
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