The Best Vapes of 2020
December 24, 2020In a challenging and uncertain year, vapers have been fortunate indeed have been spoiled with some truly incredible vape kits and e-liquids to keep us going through 2020. From industry giants like Smok, Vapouriz, Aspire and Voopoo to innovative new kits from emerging brands, and hundreds of new flavours pushing the boundaries of e-liquids into bold new territory, 2020 has been a truly exciting year for vapers.
As we approach the New Year, we couldn’t resist taking a whistle-stop tour through our vaping highlights in 2020, taking in products across all the main categories that reflect the enormous diversity that vaping offers as we head in to 2021. Some of these products may have made their debut this year, others may have first arrived in previous years but their enduring popularity among Vapestore customers have seen them continue to shine over the last 12 months.
Best Starter Vape Kit of 2020
Vpod Pro Pod kit from Vapouriz
An update to their hugely popular Vpod pod kit, Vapouriz’ Vpod Pro arrived in summer 2020 and shot to the top of our bestselling pod kit list month after month. The sleek, lightweight body and comfortable mouthpiece blends elegant style with superior ergonomics. The Vpod Pro is so easy to use but is compact enough to fit discreetly inside any pocket, bag, or compartment until you need it which is what has made the Vpod Pro the ideal starter vape kit in 2020 for new vapers seeking a simple, discreet device.
The Vpod Pro features a long-lasting 850mAh battery, autodraw and fire button activation, and with the Vpod Pro’s refillable pods, there’s no need to change fiddly coils. Simply dispose of the pod at the end of its life and replace with a new one. Refilling the pod with your favourite e-liquid is as easy as releasing the sealed side port, topping up and replacing the seal.
Features:
- 850mAh battery
- 2ml Pod Capacity
- 1.2ohm Dual core coil
- Vibration Alerts
- Draw Activated
- Available in Black, Rose Gold, Rainbow and Cherry Red
What’s in the Box:
- 1 x Vpod Pro battery
- 1 x refillable Pod 2ml
- 1 x USB-C Charging Cable
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
More great Starter Kits in 2020
Read our Guide to the Best Starter Vape Kits in 2020
Best Vape Pen Kit of 2020
The pen-style vape is a kit that never goes out of fashion thanks to the sleek, slim form factor and ease of use. The Innokin Gs S MTL Starter Kit is an innovative combination of pen-style vape kit and refillable, replaceable tank device. It also happens to look super-stylish and feels amazing in the hand thanks to premium quality materials and the Go S can easily see you through the day thanks to its 1500mAh internal battery.
Designed for a superb MTL (mouth to lung) vape experience, the Go S novel replaceable tanks. Made from food grade PCTG plastic, the pod features an adjustable airflow to help you home in your preferred draw. The pod utilises a 1.6-ohm coil wicked with organic cotton and wood pulp, a combination that provides astonishing flavour. When the coil reaches the end of its life you simply replace it with a new one. Easy to fill, the Go S incorporates a handy slide-to-open system that makes refilling the tank a breeze.
Features:
- 2mL Refillable MTL Pod Tank
- Sliding Top Fill System - Single Fill Port
- Integrated 1.6ohm KA MTL Coil
- Multi-Hole Adjustable Bottom Airflow Control Ring - MTL Options
- 510 Threaded Connection
- Available in four colours
What's In The Box:
- 1 x Innokin Go S Mod
- 1 x Innokin Go S MTL Tank
- 1 x Micro USB Cable
- 1 x User Manual
- 1 x Warranty
Best Pod Vape Kit of 2020
The Novo X from Smok is a stunning little device that exudes the essence and benefits of pod kit vaping more than almost any other. It’s a simple to use kit that provides exceptional flavour and an unbeatable MTL vape experience. It’s super-compact too with no coils or buttons to mess around with, just rich flavour and satisfying vapour in a kit little bigger than a cigarette lighter.
The Novo X is draw-activated, meaning that the device fires when you take a puff on it. This makes the Novo X a brilliant choice for newer vapers looking for a similar sensation to drawing on a cigarette. The Novo X offers longer battery life with its 800mAh battery and super-fast charging. New to the Novo X model is a crystal-clear display and variable wattage adjusted with a single discreet button below the screen with a power range of 0-25w. The excellent Novo mesh pods deliver rich, clean flavour and exceptional airflow for a sublime MTL (mouth-to-lung) experience. They’re refillable and come with a built-in 0.8ohm coil. When your coil reaches the end of its life, simply replace the pod and you’re good to go.
Features:
- Built-in 800mAh Batter
- Power output 0-25
- Screen: 0.49 Inch Small OLED Displa
- Eliquid Capacity: 2ml
What’s in the Box:
- 1 x Smok Novo X Device (800mah)
- 1 x Smok Novo X DC 0.8ohm MTL pod(2ml)
- 1 x Smok Novo X Meshed 0.8ohm pod(2ml)
- 1 x USB Cabl
- 1 x User Manual
More great Pod Kits in 2020
- Aspire B60 Pod Kit
- Freemax Maxpod
- GeekVape Aegis Pod Kit
Best Sub-Ohm Vape Kit of 2020
VooPoo Argus Pro 80 Pod Mod Vape Kit
The distance between sub-ohm vaping and low-powered MTL vaping is getting narrower thanks to kits like the Voopoo Argus 80 Pro. Voopoo have continued to refine their range of ‘pod mods’ over 2020, and the Argus 80w Pro kit is possibly their best yet when it comes to combining the performance and power of sub-ohm vaping with the convenience and versatility of pod devices.
Powered by a mighty 3000mAh built-in battery with 80w max output, the Argus Pro 80 ensures all day use and reliability and incredible cloud and vapour production. Voopoo’s celebrated GENE.AI chip has received an upgrade to the GENE.AI TT chipset which adds even more advanced safety features and useful functions including intelligent coil recognition and super-fast ignition within 0.001 seconds. The chip also powers a new Smart mode and RBA mode.
The PnP Pod Tank is a new concept tank which can flexibly change between pod and tank. In fact, the Argus 40 kit includes two PnP Pod tanks: one for a super-satisfying MTL (mouth-to-lung) experience and another a sublime sub-ohm DL (direct lung) sensation. The VOOPOO PnP Pod tanks comes with 2ml juice capacity and twin hole air intake design. The PnP Pod Tanks are compatible with all of Voopoo’s ground-breaking PNP coils.
Features:
- Built-in 3000mAh battery
- 5-80W Adjustable Power
- Anti-drop Pod cover
- Advanced GENE.TT Chip
- Smart Mode, RBA Mode, Manual Mode, Double Ignition Mode
- Innovative Infinite Airflow System
- Metal leather craft design
- Compatible with all Voopoo PnP Coils
What’s in the Box
- 1 x ARGUS Pro Devic
- 1 x PnP Po
- 1 x PnP-VM5, 0.15oh
- 1 x PnP-VM1, 0.3oh
- 1 x Type-C Cable
More great Sub-Ohm Vape Kits in 2020
Best Sub-Ohm Tank of 2020
The Fireluke line of tanks from vape innovators Freemax have become a firm favourite among sub-ohm vapers, and the Fireluke 2 continues the Chinese firm’s pioneering engineering and design. The Fireluke 2 tank boasts patented 360 e-liquid feeding technology for perfect wicking and flavour and a slide-to-open top-fill design, making the task of refilling with e-liquid extremely fast, easy and clean. Adjustable bottom airflow allows you to fine-tune the intensity of the inhale to suit your preferences.
The Firemax 2 tank is compatible with all coils from the original Fireluke tank series, plus a selection of new and improved coils designed specifically to enhance the performance and flavour payoff of your e-liquids. Freemax Vape Produce a wide range of quality vape products, have a look at the full Freemax range.
Features:
- 2ml eliquid capacity
- Coil: X1 Mesh Coil (0.150hm 40-90W) / X2 Mesh Coil (0.2ohm 40-80W) / X3 Mesh Coil (0.15ohm 50-90W)
- Sub ohm vape tank
- Top-filling
- Adjustable dual airflow
- 810 drip tip
- 510 connection
- Uses mesh coil technology
What’s in the Box:
- Freemax 2ml Fireluke 2 Tank
- Spare Parts
- Freemax TX1 0.15 Ohm Mesh Coil
- Freemax TX2 0.20 Ohm Mesh Coil
- User Manual
Best Vape Mod of 2020
Kudos has to go to vape legends Aspire for revealing something truly new and original in 2020. Their latest collaboration with Italian engineering studio, Sunbox, is the incredible new Mixx mod – a mod that looks and performs like nothing else we’ve seen before.
The Aspire Mixx is a 60w sub ohm box mod that exudes quality and precision engineering throughout its full stainless steel and anodised aluminium design. With a unique high-end look all its own, the Aspire Mixx has been created to accommodate most types of sub-ohm tank with a gold-plated 510 adaptor and springless connectivity for reliable performance, different battery types thanks to its customisable metal sleeves, with supplied screws.
Whichever battery and tank configuration you use, the Aspire Mixx remains a uniquely compact device, accented with a single large fire button and crystal-clear 0.91” OLED screen. The advanced ASP chipset provides a host of features including Variable Wattage, Variable Voltage, Bypass mode and safety protections.
Features:
- Sub-Ohm Vape Mod
- Powered By 18650/18350 Battery (not included)
- 60W Max Output
- Stainless Steel, Aluminium Constructi
- 0.91 Inch OLED Display Screen
- ASP Chipset
- Large Firing Button
- Variable Wattage
- 510 Connector Plate
- Compatible with most Vape Tanks
What’s in the Box:
- Aspire Sunbox Mixx 60W Vape Mod
- 18350 Metal Sleeve Adaptor & Screws
- User Manual
- (Batteries sold separately)
Best Compact Vape kit of 2020
In terms of sleek style, simple operation and incredible performance in a pocket-friendly package, few compact vape kits come close to the beautiful Vinci Air in 2020.
The more compact version of Voopoo’s bestselling Vinci, the Vinci Air refines a few of that gorgeous pod mod’s best features but keeps the incredible style and performance that made the original such a hit. The long-lasting internal 900mAh battery houses Voopoo’s trademark Gene.AI chipset which bundles a host of safety and performance-enhancing features into the Vinci Air including intelligent coil matching, puff counter, overcharge, heat and short-circuit protection.
The Vinci Air employs a dual airflow system where you twist the pod 180° to choose between a looser airflow and a slightly more restricted draw while the strong magnets hold the pod firmly in place. The Voopoo Vinci Air features both a standard fire mode and auto-draw, which can be selected with three clicks of the power button. The Vinci Air is compatible with all of Voopoo’s excellent PnP pods (Plug n Play) so you’ll always be able to find a coil to suit your exact vaping style.
Features:
- Battery Capacity: 900mAh
- Eliquid Capacity: 2ml
- Dual Airflow
- Capacity: 2m
- Material: Zinc Alloy
What’s in the Box:
- VINCI AIR Device x1
- VINCI AIR Replacement Pod (2ml x
- PnP-VM4 Coil 0.6Ω x
- PnP-R2 Coil 1.0Ω x1
- USB Cable x1
- User Manual x1
- Warranty Card x1
- Chip Card x1
Best 50/50 Eliquid Brand of 2020
Already one of the most popular eliquid producers in the UK, despite only launching in 2019, Just Juice’s award-winning fruity flavours have lent themselves perfectly to 50/50 eliquid. The Just Juice 50/50 range boasts mouth-watering hits such as the exotic Blood Orange, Citrus and Guava, tangy, sweet and refreshing Kiwi and Cranberry on Ice and the incredible limited edition Berry Burst and Lemonade.
Best High-VG Sub Ohm Eliquid Brand of 2020
Pocket Fuel e-liquids are one of the most iconic vaping lines to emerge from the UK. Produced by industry leaders Vapouriz Labs, they offer an irresistible line-up of flavours that explode on the tongue and ignite the senses. 2020 has seen a reboot of the famous brand, distilling the range into eight irresistible shortfills, while absorbing a few classic flavours from the Pure Evil range, another popular line from Vapouriz’ past. Keep an eye out for exciting news about even more new Pocket Fuel eliquids coming soon, but in the meantime, why not try Pocket Fuel for yourself and see what all the buzz is about?
Best Shortfill Eliquid Brand of 2020
Since 2011, the Zeus Group has been manufacturing some of the highest quality eliquids in the UK. With original flavours designed by master mixer Paul Curtis, the range has grown, adapted and improved over time so that now Zeus juices can be found in the tanks and pods of thousands of vapers. Among our favourite premium e liquid Zeus juices to grace Vapestore this year, we can’t get enough of Dragon’s Claw which blends dragon fruit, grapes, aniseed and menthol for a truly bold and original flavour, and the rich and creamy, custardy taste of Midas.
Read our Full Guide to the Best Eliquids of 2020
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