Table of Contents
- 1 The Dual Purposes of the Pod Mod
- 2 Determining Deserving Pod Mod Systems
- 3 Secret Sauce STIX Ultra Portable Pod System
- 4 SMOK ROLO Badge Ultra-Portable System
- 5 Vaptio C-FLAT Pod System
- 6 XOMO Mini 2018 Kit - Portable System
- 7 Sigelei Fuchai V3 Pod Ultra-Portable Kit
- 8 ZOOR Ultra-Portable Pod System by 7 Daze
- 9 Shanlaan Laan Pod Mod 40W Starter Kit
- 10 Suorin Drop Ultra-Portable System
- 11 Suorin Air V2 Ultra-Portable System
- 12 Aspire Breeze Pocket AIO Kit
- 13 ALUR Slik Ultra-Portable Pod System
- 14 VapeDynamics Cora Ultra-Portable System
- 15 In Conclusion
All the ultra-portable vaping devices you’ve been seeing everywhere, coming from small manufacturers to the big leagues like SMOK, are commonly called Pod Mods. Pod Mod Systems are ultra-portable, easy to use systems that are the most affordable mods on the market, mostly. Typically, you can expect to pay $15-$30 for most Pod Mods, but on rare occasions, premium ULTRA-PORTABLE Pod Mods can run as high as $100+, such as the luxurious Shanlaan Laan Pod Mod.
During our research for this Best Ultra-Portable Pod Mods piece, we learned a great deal about these systems, and tested more than 35 individual pod mods. Using Nicotine Salt e-juice with nicotine levels ranging from 30-59mg, and freebase nicotine e-juice containing just 3mg of nicotine, we discovered that this blossoming segment of the vape industry has created mods that every Vaper might want to consider.
The Dual Purposes of the Pod Mod
Ultra-Portable Pod Mod was developed with a dual purpose in mind; to appeal to Vapers wanting something very small, yet much more effective than any cig-a-likecould possibly deliver, as well as to current smokersthat have finally made up their mind to get off tobacco. Some Pod Mods are most effective with high nicotine salt e-juice, while others provide an extremely pleasant vape experience with very little nicotine. And as stealth devices, this new generation of mods are making stealthy vaping safer, and fun.
Determining Deserving Pod Mod Systems
Over the course of the next couple of months we will be publishing numerous reviews for this ever-growing list of Pod Mods. To date, we’ve spent time with thirty-five such devices since the end of 2017, using various nicotine salt e-juices as well as freebase e-juice. (Freebase nicotine is the common nicotine found in the majority of e-liquids). This time was spent getting to know, and understand, the Pod Mod paradigm, not to write individual reviews. Now that our “Best Ultra-Portable Pod Mod” piece is complete, we will go back and spend even more time in order to provide complete reviews for each Pod Mod we spent time with.
What we discovered was that some Pod Mod Systems seemed to be slapped together quickly just to get a system on the market, while others were thoughtfully designed, well made, and performed handsomely. We used Pod Mods that cost less than $30 that blew us away, like the Suorin Air V2 Ultra-Portable System, (less than $20), the SMOK INFINIX($19.95), and a couple of other that cost much, much more, like the abovementioned Shanlaan Laan, a 40W powerhouse ultra-portable at more than $100.
Some Pod Mod Systems feature refillable “pods”, while others, like the Kilo 1K Ultra-Portable Pod Mod, doesn’t even come with a “pod”. You’ll need to purchase prefilled pods for the Kilo, which are 1.5mL pods filled with various flavors and 45mg of nic-salt e-juice. A package of 4 prefilled pods will cost $20. Like we said, there are already so many different systems on the market, finding the right one for you could take forever… or, this list of the best pod mod systems can cut that time into minutes.
Ultra-Portable Pod Mods perform in as many ways as there are mods for sale, but the systems in the list below perform extremely well, otherwise, it did not make the list. Make sure to read about each one on the list below, they will guide you to want you want.
For some a decision on which Pod Mod System to invest in may very well depend on aesthetics, a preferred chassis design, or its ability to refill the pod part of the system, and it may all come down to discovering that a Pod Mod System might not be the answer you’re looking for at all. Whatever the case, the Pod Mods we’ve chosen can be trusted to perform as advertised, and their cost is more than justified. If you find a system below, click on the Buy Now button and be whisked off to Element Vape where you’ll find great prices and customer service. We don’t say that because we have to, we say it because everyone here at Spinfuel VAPE are full retail customers, and we’re extremely satisfied every time.
Now, on with our twelve picks for the Best Ultra-Portable Pod Mod Systems available today…
Aspire Breeze Pocket AIO Kit
The Aspire Breeze Pocket AIO Kitis Aspire’s entrant to the ultra-portable platform, and with one look, any experienced Vaper would see the Aspire design influences. At about $20, there is a lot to like here.
The all-in-one structure has both a draw-activated firing system and button-operated system (your choice) plus a decent size 650mAh rechargeable battery. Although not truly a “pod mod” because it does not use replaceable pods, its ultra-portability makes it an ideal candidate for this piece.
As an all-in-one mod, the Aspire Breeze uses replaceable coils, the U-Tech-like Coil Structure. The Breeze measures 93mm by 33mm by 18mm, with a rounded contour chassis, making it perfect for travel and for stealthy portability.
Using a simple top-fill system to fill its 2mL reservoir, the Breeze is as simple to use as any Pod Mod. Like true pod mods, the Breeze uses an LED battery indicator, and the option of pairing it with an independent Breeze Charging Dock that adds 2000mAhto overall life (sold separately).
The Breeze by Aspire is draw-activated or by way of a fire button and provides remarkable performance for its size. Both flavor fidelity and vapor production are far removed from cig-a-like days, and almost quality for a full fledge mod.
The Breeze U-Tech Coil makes is new with the Breeze introduction and is said to be inspired by the Nautilus X U-Tech Coil Technology, which provides a structure design of a top-airflow intake that travels down through the vertical spacing of the coil, then passes back up through the other air slot for a U-formation. It works brilliantly and delivers on all its claims.
VERDICT: The Aspire Breeze Pocket AIO Kit is an excellent ultra-portable system for the modern demands of the today’s Vapers. Looking very much like an Aspire device and delivering a lovely vape experience we just did not expect, our full review upcoming will provide much more information about its durability and performance.
Replacement Breeze U-Tech Coils
Aspire Breeze Ultra-Portable Kit Features:
- Dimensions: 93mm by 33mm by 18mm
- 2mL Juice Capacity
- Plug-and-Play Ecosystem
- Integrated 650mAh Rechargeable Battery
- Minimum Resistance: 1.0ohm
- Direct Voltage-Based Output
- Draw-Activated Firing Mechanism
- Fire Button Operation
- Top-Filled Method
- Drip Tip Plastic Cap
- Breeze U-Tech Coil Technology
- 0.6ohm Breeze U-Tech Coil
- U-Shaped Cylinder Structure
- MicroUSB Charging Port – Max 800mA
- Note: Install and Prime Coil Before Use.
In Conclusion
The Pod Mod devices presented here are just a fragment of the number of devices available today. We admit we haven’t tried them all, but the 35 devices we did use, extensively, these 10 stand out as performers. Just because these devices are small, hold very little e-juice compared to the mid-wattage, 8mL sub-ohm market, they make wonderful choices for current smokers looking to quit, and stealthy vapes for experienced Vapers wanting a quick vape.
If this will be your first Pod Mod experience, we recommend trying something that doesn’t break the bank, like the Suorin Air V2. Convenience can be had with the prefilled pod systems, and for those that would rather buy their own nic-salt or freebase juice, the choice is here.
Pod Mods are gaining a share in the vape market because the technology exists to provide a good vape experience with an inexpensive, tiny device, technology that far surpasses the cig-a-likes of yesterday. Read each of the above Pod Mod’s carefully, with the wide variety of battery capacities, all-in-one’s and pod-dependent, there is a right pod mod for you on this list.
