You've read the specs, you've seen the comparisons, but you still don't know which kit fits you. This guide cuts through the noise by matching one of our four stocked starter kits to your actual smoking habits. For the full breakdown of features and pros and cons, see our 2026 starter kit pillar guide.
1. You smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day
Go with the Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25000 (£10.99). Heavy smokers need big puff volume and instant nicotine hit, and this prefilled kit gives you both without any setup. You won't burn through it in a day either, which matters when you're vaping often.
2. You smoke under 10 cigarettes a day
The Vaporesso Xros 5 Mini (£17.99) is your best fit. Lighter smokers don't need huge clouds, they need a tight, cigarette like draw and decent battery life between charges. The Xros 5 Mini delivers that, and refilling with 10mg nic salts keeps your running cost low.
3. You've been using disposables and want to switch
Try the Lost Mary BM6000 Kit (£10.00). It uses prefilled pods, so the experience feels almost identical to the disposable you're used to, but you're now buying replacement pods instead of binning the whole device. Same Lost Mary flavours, far less waste, far less money over a month.
4. You are on a tight budget
Pick the OXVA Xlim Go 2 (£11.99). It's our cheapest refillable kit, and once you pair it with a £4 bottle of nic salts, your weekly spend drops dramatically compared to disposables. The build quality punches well above the price too.
5. You want the simplest possible option with zero learning curve
Go for the Lost Mary BM6000 Kit (£10.00). There's no e liquid to pour, no coil to prime, no settings to fiddle with. You charge it, click a prefilled pod in, and inhale. If the word "refill" makes you nervous, this is the one.
6. Flavour variety matters most to you
The Vaporesso Xros 5 Mini (£17.99) wins here. Because it's refillable, you can pick from hundreds of nic salt flavours rather than being locked into one brand's range. Swap a pod, swap a flavour, no waiting.
What if none of these fit?
If your situation sits between profiles, or you want to weigh up specs side by side, the full pillar guide has the comparison table you need. You can also browse the complete starter kits collection to see everything we stock.
Frequently asked questions
What nicotine strength should I start with?
If you smoke 10 or more a day, start at 20mg nic salts. Under 10 a day, try 10mg. You can always step down later, but starting too low is the main reason people go back to cigarettes.
Are refillable kits really cheaper than disposables?
Yes, significantly. A £4 bottle of nic salts lasts most people a week, compared to roughly £5 per disposable every day or two. Over a month you'll typically save £60 to £100.
Can I use any e liquid in these kits?
For pod kits like the Xros 5 Mini and Xlim Go 2, stick to nic salts or 50/50 freebase liquids. High VG cloud juice won't wick properly and you'll get burnt hits.
How long do the coils or pods last?
Expect 7 to 14 days per coil or pod with normal use. Heavy users or sweet dessert flavours tend to shorten that, while menthol and tobacco flavours run longer.
Do I need to charge it overnight?
No, and you shouldn't. A full charge takes 45 to 60 minutes on USB C. Unplug it once it's full to keep the battery healthy.
Ready to pick yours? Browse the full starter kits collection or read the 2026 expert guide for the deeper comparison. If you're in Caerphilly, pop in and we'll set it up with you at the counter.