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Top 5 vape brands in the UK right now

Updated 5 min read By Vapeology

A winners podium with a pod kit in first place and two e-liquids in second and third

"Right now" means November 2026: well after the single-use vape ban, with rechargeable kits and refillable or replaceable pods now the whole market.

Our five picks are Elux, Lost Mary, OXVA, Vaporesso and Geekvape. We chose them because Vapeology stocks each one in depth, and because between them they cover every way of vaping, from pre-filled pods that need no refilling to box mods with adjustable power. For each brand you get what it does well, who it suits and one thing worth knowing before you buy.

The five at a glance

  • Elux: a huge nic salt flavour range plus pre-filled pod kits
  • Lost Mary: familiar flavours in simple pre-filled kits
  • OXVA: refillable pod kits that are easy to live with
  • Vaporesso: the widest spread, from first pod kit to bigger devices
  • Geekvape: hardware only, from pod kits to box mods

1. Elux

Elux has one of the biggest ranges on Vapeology, and most of it is e-liquid. The Elux Legend nic salts run to dozens of flavours, from fruit and ice blends to sweets, soft drinks and even a couple of tobaccos. The Elux Firerose nic salts add more.

On the hardware side there are pre-filled pod kits such as the Elux Legend 1500, Legend 8000, ENE Legend 15K and Cyberover 6K, each with matching refill pods.

What it does well: flavour choice. If you know the bar-style flavour you want, Elux probably makes it.

Who it suits: people moving on from single-use vapes who want plenty of choice, in a pod or a bottle.

Worth knowing: the range is so wide that it helps to start from a flavour family you already like rather than browsing everything.

Shop Elux

2. Lost Mary

Lost Mary is the name many people remember from the single-use days, and its rechargeable range keeps the same easy approach. Vapeology stocks pre-filled pod kits such as the Lost Mary BM600 and Tappo Pro, replacement pods, and a range of Lost Mary nic salts.

What it does well: simplicity and recognisable flavours.

Who it suits: anyone who wants a vape that works out of the box, with no coils and no refilling.

Worth knowing: the flavours are fruit, drink and mint led, so tobacco fans should look elsewhere. Our Lost Mary brand spotlight covers the range in detail.

Shop Lost Mary

3. OXVA

OXVA is best known for refillable pod kits. The Xlim family, including the Xlim Go 2 and Xlim Pro 3, is a common choice for a first refillable kit. The NeXlim and VPrime ranges sit alongside it.

OXVA also makes its own nic salts, OX Passion, and a pre-filled option in the Tasteflex SL 12K.

What it does well: pod kits that are straightforward to fill and use every day.

Who it suits: anyone ready for their first refillable kit, especially if you want a tight mouth-to-lung draw for nic salts.

Worth knowing: OXVA sells several types of replacement pod, and not every pod fits every kit. Check the product page for the pod your kit takes before you buy spares.

Shop OXVA

4. Vaporesso

Vaporesso covers the most ground of the five. The XROS pod kits, such as the XROS 5 Mini and XROS 6, are refillable everyday kits. The Luxe and Armour ranges add other styles of kit, including more powerful devices.

There is also a pre-filled side, Dojo, and Vaporesso's own nic salts, Dojoliq.

What it does well: range. You can start small with Vaporesso and stay with the brand as your vaping changes.

Who it suits: people who like to stick with one brand, and anyone who may want a bigger device later.

Worth knowing: there are many XROS models and several generations of pod. Compare the models before you choose, and make sure any spare pods match your kit.

Shop Vaporesso

5. Geekvape

Geekvape is the hardware specialist of the five. Its range at Vapeology runs from pod kits such as the Sonder Q3 and the Wenax and Digi ranges, up to Aegis kits and box mods like the Aegis Legend 5.

What it does well: a clear path from a simple pod kit to a more powerful device, all from one brand.

Who it suits: people who care most about the device itself, or who want to step up to sub-ohm vaping.

Worth knowing: Geekvape is hardware only at Vapeology, so pair it with nic salts or e-liquid from another brand. Box mods and sub-ohm kits suit lower-nicotine e-liquid and shortfills, not 20mg nic salts. And despite the similar name, Geekvape is a different brand from Geek Bar. If you are looking for a Geek Bar replacement, see our guide to Geek Bar alternatives.

Shop Geekvape

Also worth a look

These five are not the only good choices. Uwell is known for its Caliburn pod kits, and Voopoo offers pod kits and bigger devices. For e-liquid, Riot Squad, Doozy Vape Co, IVG and Elfliq all have large ranges.

How to choose between them

Start with how you want to vape, then pick the brand:

  • No refilling at all: a pre-filled kit from Elux or Lost Mary.
  • Your first refillable kit: OXVA Xlim or Vaporesso XROS.
  • The most flavour choice: a refillable pod kit plus Elux Legend or other bar-style nic salts.
  • More power and bigger clouds: a Geekvape Aegis kit or another sub-ohm kit, with a lower-strength e-liquid.

Whichever you choose, nicotine strength matters as much as the brand. Our guide to picking a nic salt strength can help.

Vapes are for adult smokers and ex-smokers aged 18 and over, not for non-smokers or young people. Vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking, but it is not risk-free.

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