2021 Top 10 Best Pod Systems

2021 has been a tumultuous year, defined mainly by the pandemic. Although there have been a slew of events, both on the domestic and international stages, there are many divisive sides and viewpoints that we can take. As vapers, however, we stand in unison, bound together by our shared love of vaping. We’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Pod Systems that helped get us through the 2021 year, and we hope this list can help you too. Pod Systems and Pod Mod Systems are hallmarked by the eJuice storage design and a much smaller form factor, usually fitting neatly into the hand without any excessive weight, making them great portable vapes for those on the go, and deliver a much meager vape than starter kits. Usually utilized with high strength nicotine salts, these devices are great for discreet nicotine delivery and high flavor production.

Our first entry into this Top 10 list is from VOOPOO, bringing the Drag X Plus Pod Mod Kit. The Voopoo Drag X Plus 100W Pod Mod Kit is a great pod system, utilizing a single high-amp battery. Accepting a variety of different sized batteries, the Voopoo Drag X Plus Pod Mod offers a 5-100W output range when used with a 2X700 series battery, and caps the output to 80W when used with a 18650 battery in a battery sleeve adapter. Paired with the TPP Pod Tank, the Voopoo DRAG X PLUS Pod Mod can deliver extreme direct-lung performance or satisfying mouth-to-lung vaping, depending on the coil installed. Perfect for use with nicotine salts or freebase eJuice, the Drag X Plus Pod Mod Kit is an incredibly versatile kit for both beginners and advanced users.

The next entry is the SMOK Nord 4 Pod System, the updated reiteration of the Original Nord Series. Featuring a 2000mAh battery, 1-80W output range, and allowing for adjustable airflow control, the NORD 4 Pod System upgrades much of the features from the original Nord Pod System. Building from a great foundation, the updated version of the original SMOK Nord brought to the table a massive array of qualities and features that many other pod systems try to emulate. However, as it is on the fourth generation, there have been plenty of favorable upgrades like a display screen and a movement away from the classic Nord coils to the RPM or RPM2 coils.

Onboarding the Geek Vape B100 Aegis Boost Pro MAX 21700 Kit to the Top 10 List, Geek Vape offers a handy single battery vaping system that is extremely versatile and resistant to the elements. Rated IP67, this pod kit prevents the intrusion of dust and water, and is protected against light falls and drops. In addition, the magnetic pod area can accept 4 different types of atomizers, such as a RBA pod, prebuilt coil pod, or even 510 adapter that is installed in a plug and play manner, granting the user more ways to vape to satisfy their preferences. Furthermore, utilizing the Geek Vape P Coil Series, this pod system has many coil options within the Geek Vape B Coil Series to deliver delicious flavor and vapor from their favorite eJuice or nicotine salts.

The Vaporesso XROS Mini Pod System (and its bigger brother, the Vaporesso XROS 2 Pod System) is the next pod system to grace this Top 10 List, offering an integrated 1000mAh battery and uses the integrated coil XROS Pod Series. Delivering exceptional functionality and flavor development, the XROS Mini Pod System can output tremendous flavor and vapor from a 0.8ohm or 1.2ohm resistance pod, making this the ideal backup vaping system for those that are looking for a reliable vape without many features, staying in line with the age old adage of keeping it simple. With a large capacious battery and adjustable airflow control switch, this pod system will deliver delicious vapor throughout the entire day with a degree of versatility that is desired amongst those that love pod systems.

Introduced to our Top 10 List is the Uwell Caliburn A2 Pod System. With many different Caliburn variants, it can sometimes get hard keeping track of which ones are better than the others, but if it has Caliburn heritage in its bloodline, it's unmistakably a great pod system. One Caliburn variant that has risen to the top is the Uwell Caliburn A2 Pod System. With its slim figure, it is reminiscent of the original Caliburn and in true fashion utilizes integrated coil pods. Equipped with a Type-C charging port, the Caliburn A2 Pod System offers extremely good vaping and maintains a portable form factor, delivering ample clouds of vapor in a breath drawn manner. In addition, the quick charging port allows this pod system to upkeep its duties quickly and efficiently.

The next pod system is the Suorin Air PRO Pod System, featuring a newly designed chassis based on the original card-style design. Utilizing a dual firing system, the Suorin Air Pro can operate off a draw-activated firing mechanism or button mechanism, catering to those that like the simplicity of use, or the tactile feel of a button-press. In addition, the battery life has been raised to a considerable 930mAh, paving the way for all-day vaping and enjoyment of your favorite eJuice or nicotine salt. Holding up to 4.9mL of eJuice or nicotine salts within the refillable pod, the Suorin Air PRO utilizes an integrated 1.0ohm coil to deliver clouds of delicious vapor. Packed with protective features, the Suorin Air Pro Pod System is a reliable and portable vapet hat is great for those that are on-the-go.

A solid addition to this Top 10 List of Pod Systems is the Dovpo x Suicide Mods ABYSS AIO. Constructed from durable aluminum alloy, the chassis of the ABYSS is CNC milled, allowing for fine and careful construction that fits neatly within the hand. Maintaining a minimalist outlook and complexion, the Dovpo ABYSS AIO is like the Swiss Army knife of vapes, offering an insane degree of flexibility in use. Marketed with a special set of bridges, these bridges help make connectiosn to replaceable coils from the Nautilus, EUC, PNP, GTX, Nord, and Caliburn G Coil families, making this an incredibly versatile vaping system. In addition, the ABYSS AIO can utilize differing sizes of batteries, calling upon a single 18650 or 2X700 series battery. You can find out more in our dedicated blog post on the Dovpo ABYSS AIO.

The VOOPOO DRAG MAX Pod System is a great addition to this Top 10 List, offering the improved GENE.FAN 2.0 chipset, 5-177W output range, and delivers outstanding flavor and vapor from the PnP Coil Series that supports the 4.5mL pod. Equipped with the advanced GENE.FAN 2.0 Chipset, the Drag Max Pod System can deliver up to 177W of power with the installed dual high-amp 18650 batteries. Holding up to 4.5mL of eJuice or nicotine salts within the pod, the Drag MAX Pod System offers a superior vaping experience thanks to the PnP coil series. With many options available that cater to those that love MTL or DL vaping, the Drag Max Pod System in SMART mode will accurately identify the proper wattage and resistance for the coil to get the best performance for vaping.

Another addition to this Top 10 List by Uwell is the Caliburn G. Unlike their previous entry, the Caliburn G offers a replaceable coil to cater to those that do not like integrated coil pods. The Caliburn G allows for quick coil changes, facilitating flavor changes quickly and cleanly. In addition, the Caliburn G coils are offered in a 0.8ohm or 1.2ohm resistance to satisfy those that like MTL or DTL vaping. The slim and portable chassis makes it a great travel piece, but is also a reliable daily driver. With an increased battery life than the original Caliburn, the Caliburn G improves every feature of the first Caliburn and elevates it to a higher level that will satsify even the most pickiest of vapers.

The final member of this Top 10 List is the Lost Vape URSA Mini Pod System. Constructed from durable zinc-alloy, the chassis of the Lost Vape URSA Mini protects the internal 1200mAh battery and has an expansive 5-30W output range. Utilizing coils from the UB Lite Series, the Lost Vape URSA Mini Pod System is light enough to not weigh down your pockets and grants a 5-30W output range, allowing for the production of amazing flavor and vapor that will dazzle the taste buds. Holding up to 3mL of eJuice or nicotine salt within the refillable pod, the URSA Mini Pod System utilizes a Type-C USB Port to facilitate quick and rapid charging.

With the myriad of quality pod systems offered by manufacturers, we cannot place all of them into this Top 10 list. Some of these pod systems came close to making this list, but have been edged out by a better pod system. Although these pod systems and pod mod systems are not in the core Top 10, they are quality vaping systems that deserve a quick spot in the limelight due to their capabilities and features that help make them some of the best systems available on the vaping market segment. Of course, this list is subjective and may not include some other top tier pod or pod mod systems, please let us know in the comments which pod systems you love and why they should have been on this list.

For our first honorable mention, we have the Vaporesso SWAG PX80 Kit, an amazingly compact and functional pod mod kit. Accepting a single 18650 battery, the SWAG PX80 Kit can deliver delicious flavor from your favorite eJuice and nicotine salt held within the 4mL refillable pod capacity. In addition, the Vaporesso SWAG PX80 is controlled by the AXON chipset, opening up a 5-80W output range, making this an ideal choice for those that want a simplified box mod style kit that can match the performance of both a pod system and full box mod.

The next entry in the realm of honorable mentions is the Geek Vape Aegis Hero Pod Kit, a diminutive vaping pod system that ironically produces large clouds of vapor. Utilizing an integrated 1200mAh battery, the Aegis Hero is capable of outputting between 5-45W of pure vaping power, and is constructed in an IP67 manner, preventing the intrusion of dust or moisture. In addition, the rugged design and construction makes this a great vape for those that love the outdoors. Calling upon the Geek Vape G Coil Series, this Pod Kit will deliver outstanding flavor and vapor from your favorite eJuice or nicotine salt, no matter where you go.

The final honorable mention is the SMOK NOVO 4 Pod System, featuring a encapsulated 800mAh battery, draw-activated firing mechanism, and delivers outstanding flavor from the SMOK LP1 Coil Series. Outfitted with an adjustable airflow control dial, a feature the Novo 4's predecessors did not have, this new addition to its features brings it to the forefront of vaper's minds when looking for a consistent and steadfast vape. With simple functionality, the SMOK NOVO 4 Pod System is perfect for those that do not like to fiddle too much with their vape systems. Constructed in a slim and portable manner, the Novo 4 Pod System is a great travel vape, delivering reliable clouds of vapor wherever life takes you.