The Best Vape Starter Kits For Beginners in 2024
You may be considering making the switch from smoking to vaping but don't know where to start or what the best vape for beginners is.
Well, fear not, as we have written this guide to help you understand everything you need to know about what to look for in a vape starter kit and why picking the right one to suit your needs is vital to ensure you have a successful transition from smoking to vaping.
Join us as we guide you through how to pick your new vape device as well as what £1 vape juice we would recommend using with your vape kit and why you should choose LiQuid for all of your affordable vaping needs!
Table of Contents
- What Should Beginners Look For In A Vape Starter Kit?
- Understanding Different Types of Vape Kit
- Are Disposable Vapes Good For Beginners?
- What Are The Best Vape Kits for Beginners?
- What Coil Resistance Do I Use?
- What's The Best Vape Juice For Beginners
- What Vape Juice Flavours To Use
- Why Choose LiQuid For Your Vaping Needs
What Should Beginners Look For In A Vape Starter Kit?
When starting on your vaping journey, it can seem a bit daunting knowing which vape starter kit is going to be the best one to suit your needs. Before buying a vape kit, you should have a clear understanding of what you want to achieve with vaping.
This end goal will vary from person to person, but the most common reason people start vaping is to quit smoking for good. Vaping has been proven to be the more successful method to quit smoking when compared to other forms of nicotine replacement therapy such as nicotine patches.
Chances are if you're a new vaper, you don't know everything about vape kits and it might be confusing to understand what exactly you need, so we've picked out some key points below that you should look for when choosing your vape starter kit:
Suits Your Budget - Getting your vape starter kit and everything you need to get set up will always be the most expensive part of vaping. In the long run, vaping works out considerably cheaper than the cost of smoking, but your initial outlay may seem pricey to start with so you'll want to find a starter kit that suits your budget. The range we stock here at liquid features several high quality yet cheap vape kits that are a great starting point.
Suits Your Needs - You don't have to go all out when buying your first vape kit and get the shiniest, fanciest looking vape kit, save that for later! Instead, find one that suits your needs. Can it help you in your quest to quit smoking? Does it have a long-lasting battery if you're going to be using it a lot? Is it easy to fill up and use? These are vital questions that you must consider when choosing your vape kit, and if your desired kits tick all those boxes, then it's the right one for you!
Understanding Different Types Of Vape Starter Kits
Vaping technology has significantly advanced from what it was 10 years ago when the first vape devices hit the market, and there are now so many options to choose from this can seem a bit confusing when you're first starting out with vaping, so let us break down what each of the best 3 types of vape starter kit are all about. The good news is that all of the different vape kits below are cheap to buy making them an even better option to consider when just starting out and trying to find the best beginner vape setup for you!
Pen Vape/All in One (AIO)
Arguably the most simple and easy-to-use vape device and the one we would recommend the most to any beginners with vaping as it offers a simplistic approach to vaping without the need to understand complex and advanced features such as variable wattage or temperature control settings.
These devices are normally slim in shape, hence the term "pen vape" and the device automatically sets the wattage output based on the coil being used.
Pod Vape
Pod kits are one of the newer types of vape devices to hit the market, and have gained in popularity in recent times with many vapers (myself included!) using one of these as their sole vape kit.
Differing slightly from a pen vape, these devices use refillable vape pods which normally have the coil pre-installed, however, some use pods with replaceable coils, and you simply fill the pod with vape juice and pop it back in the device and you're good to go!
Disposable Vapes
Disposable vapes are exactly what they say on the packet, a vape device that is already prefilled with vape juice that can be used until either the 2ml of vape juice runs out or the small 280mah battery runs flat, then the device is disposed of.
Even if you're not currently a vaper, chances are you've heard about disposable vapes and you've more than likely seen them being sold at supermarkets, convenience shops, petrol stations, and pretty much anywhere else that sells tobacco and vaping products.
Along with being widely available beyond just specialist vape retailers, they are the cheapest vape kits available to buy. Their reduced longevity and throwaway nature offsets this initial saving however, and frequent vapers often find they cost far more when purchaed every day vs refillable kits like those above.
Are Disposable Vapes A Good Option For New Vapers?
Disposable vapes do act as a very good "entry-level" device for vaping, with them being massively appealing to those who may want to try vaping without committing to buying a full starter kit and everything that goes with it.
We've explained everything you need to know about disposable vapes in a seperate blog, but to give you a short insight, disposables are ready to go straight out of the packet as they're fully charged and prefilled with e-liquid (2ml maximum to adhere to TPD regulations) and there's no upkeep with them such as refilling with vape juice or changing coils plus you don't have to worry about regularly charging the device.
The fact that they are not refillable as well as not rechargeable are two of the downsides of using disposable vapes. If you were a heavy smoker, chances are you're going to be using your vape kit a lot when you first transition from smoking, and if you used a disposable vape which only contains 2ml of vape juice, chances are you're going to get through that pretty quickly.
The average cost of a disposable vape is around £6, and you could be spending this every day to continue vaping, this is when the costs soon add up over a week/month and the difference in costs between vaping and smoking will begin narrowing
The days of disposables being available for purchase in the UK may also be numbered. First announced by former PM Rishi Sunak, and now carried forward by the new Labour Government, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill involves the banning of disposable vapes from sale in the UK as a way to protect the environment and also curb the youth vaping problem that is happening in the UK.
Scotland has announced that disposables will be banned from sale as of April 1st 2025, and whilst there's no official date for England, we speculate that it will be the same here or not much later than the date Scotland has set.
What Are The Best Cheap Vape Kits For Beginners?
We've got a fantastic selection of cheap vape kits for beginners available to buy here at LiQuid and we'll list a few of the best ones below and explain why we think they're the best vape starter kits for anyone new to vaping and starting on their vaping journey and will provide a satisfying vaping experience every time!
Aspire PockeX
The Aspire PockeX has been on the market for the last 7 years and still sells as well today as it did back then, and in our honest opinion, this is one of the best starter vape kits on the market today!
The PockeX is an easy-to-use vape device that is slim and sleek in design and offers a no-fuss approach to vaping! It uses replacement coils which can last anywhere from 7-10 days before they need replacing, and to fill the device all you have to do is unscrew the top cap and squeeze your vape juice bottle to fill the tank area with your e-liquid of choice.
The PockeX doesn't have any advanced features like variable wattage as the device automatically sets the output based on which coil is used in the device. It charges via Micro-USB and can give you a full day of usage on a full charge and only takes around 90 minutes to fully recharge from 0%.
Innokin Klypse
If you want to try out a pod device as your first vape kit, then look no further than the Innokin Klypse as this is one of the cheapest, easiest and simple-to-use pod vape devices, and makes for the perfect beginner vape kit.
It's small and discreet size means it will fit into any pocket or bag with ease, and the device uses refillable pods that already have the coils pre-installed meaning you won't have to worry about understanding how to change coils. The pods are magnetised meaning that they will not come out of the device once they're dropped in, and also has a protective top cap for if it's in your bag or pocket.
Despite its small size, it has a long-lasting battery which will last most of the day even with frequent use before you'll need to recharge it, and it only takes around 45 minutes to fully charge. Klypse pods normally last up to 7 days before they need replacing.
Aspire Gotek X
This is another refillable pod system that we would recommend on our list of best vapes for beginners and it's proven a hit with all of our customers ever since we added it to our catalogue!
The Gotek X is a pod vape kit that is small in size but packs a lot of power for maximum flavour and ultimate satisfaction with every vape you have. This uses refillable pods that also have the coils pre-installed and features Aspire's mesh coil technology which enhances the flavour as well as longevity and performance of the coils.
There are no advanced features like variable wattage to understand as the device automatically sets the wattage output according to the ohm resistance of the coil. Simply fill up your pod and drop it back into the device and you're ready to go!
How To Know What Coil Resistance To Use
Coils that are used in vape devices and vape pods come in varying ohms resistance, and it's fairly important that you get the right coil resistance so it suits your needs.
When you first transition from smoking to vaping, you're most likely going to want to replicate the mouth to lung effect you'd previously gotten from smoking a cigarette and specific coils can replicate this coupled with the right device.
The ohm resistance you'll want to aim for to achieve this is around 1.0ohm or higher. This is because the wattage range that's recommended for this resistance will be fairly low, around 8-12w, meaning it will only produce a small amount of vapour, and you'll have narrower airflow for a true mouth to lung vape experience with your vape kit, similar to sing a filtered cigarette.
These coils work best with vape juice that is a 50/50 VGPG ratio, and we explain more about this below. If you want to browse our range however we have a huge selection of cheap e-liquid avaialble to buy including menthol, tobacco and fruit vape flavours, all for £1.
What's The Best Vape Juice For Beginners?
As we mentioned above, the best vape juice for beginner vapers transitioning away from smoking would be vape juice mixed at a 50VG/50PG ratio. This is because the PG in the vape juice will pair with the nicotine to give a throat hit when you vape and this will more closely replicate what you'd previously felt when smoking a cigarette.
And picking a vape juice which has the correct nicotine strength to meet your needs is just as important as choosing the right vape kit.
You'll want to use a nicotine strength that matches how many cigarettes you'd previously smoked, as this will ensure that you curb your cravings for nicotine and do not start getting nicotine withdrawals.
Original £1 Range
Our Original £1 e-liquid range is made using Freebase nicotine and is mixed at a 50VG/50PG ratio. This range is perfect for beginners as we have varied nicotine strengths to choose from as well as over 50 different flavours.
Original £1 range is available in 3mg, 6mg, 12mg and 18mg
Nicotine salts are recommended to new vapers who are moving away from smoking as the nicotine absorption rate is faster than freebase nicotine offers and provides a more instant and satisfying nicotine hit which could appeal to those who have recently quit smoking and may have a higher nicotine dependency.
We stock a great range of third party brands of vape juice as well, with many brands being the 10ml versions of popular disposable vapes like Elf Bar and Lost Mary. And we have also recently added Deliciu, which is the brand of vape juice made by Vaporesso, optimised for use with the Vaporesso Xros vape kits.
Our Top Cheap Vape Juice Flavours For Beginners You Can Buy Online
Picking a vape starter kit and chosing the right nicotine strength are the most important things to get right when it comes to starting out with vaping, but the final thing you need to choose is what flavour vape juice you want to use!
Now this ultimately comes down to personal preference, because what one person likes, the next person may not.
If you're wanting to really get the same experience you'd gotten from smoking, you may opt to use a Tobacco flavour vape juice. We have multiple different tobacco flavour vape juices here at LiQuid as we aim to cater to everybody's flavour preference.
If you want a more refreshing flavour, buying Mint or Menthol vape juice may be for you. Our Double Menthol e liquid is our best seller, and if you try it for yourself, you'll see why!
And if you're looking to get away from the taste of tobacco completely, then we have so many different fruit flavour e-liquids across all of our ranges as well as sweet and dessert flavours if you want to try something different!
Why Buy Cheap Vape Kits & Vape Juice Online From LiQuid?
Here at LiQuid, we've always strived to make vaping as affordable as possible to both beginners and seasoned vapers without compromising on satisfaction. We do that by offering the highest quality e-liquids at the lowest price possible, so you don't have to break the bank to get the best products.
We've been established for over a decade, and over the last 10 years, we have grown from strength to strength, striving for excellence every step of the way to create a vape juice brand that we are proud of and know all of our customers will love.
All of our vape juices are made in the UK at our state-of-the-art facilities in Manchester, and this is also where our dispatch warehouse and customer service team are based, so we're a fully UK-based company.
All of the vape devices we offer here at LiQuid are hand picked by our vaping experts, with new devices trialled and tested by our resident expert James to ensure that they meet our criteria of being the best cheap vape kits for our customers to choose from and use.
We value all of our customers who buy cheap vaping products from us at LiQuid, and as a way of giving back to them we offer more than just great prices and exceptional quality - a Loyalty Points scheme which gives customers points for every pound spent. These loyalty points can then be redeemed against future purchases. We also ocassionally offer double or triple loyalty points during promotional periods throughout the year.
We also offer a Subscription service! This is where customers can enrol in the service and customise their order and how frequently they recieve top ups for their vape juice and coils/pods. We take care of the rest and the orders are automatically processed and delivered to your door to save you time with reordering.
Written By James Drake
James discovered the world of vaping 7 years ago as an alternative to smoking. Since then, he's become a dedicated enthusiast, experimenting with various e-cigarettes, flavours, and nicotine strengths.
James is committed to sharing his in-depth knowledge to help both new and experienced users make informed decisions about their nicotine alternatives and his blogs are a platform for honest reviews, helpful tips, and discussions.
