Best Small Vapes 2025: Compact, Refillable & Discreet Kits for Everyday Use
Pocket-friendly vapes are the choice of many for 2025. To replace disposables, we have summarised our top picks for this year that offer comfort, ease of use and a discreet design.
Introduction: Why Small Vapes Still Rule in 2025
From the top 10 pod vapes of 2025 best vaped with nic salts or high PG e-liquids to the 10 best vape mods of 2025, many vapers now prefer a small vape.
A small vape that slips into your pocket or bag, sits on your desk, or is easily accessible from your jacket on a cold day at the office is a win.
Below, we highlight our favourite compact vapes of 2025 from brands such as Oxva, Pyne Pod, IVG and Vaporesso.
1.Oxva Xlim Pro 2 DNA
2.Pyne Pod Click 50K
3.Aspire Pockex
4.Elf Bar Plus 50
5.Pixl Duo 12
6.Geekvape Digi Max
7.IVG Pro 12
8.Vaporesso Luxe XR Max 2
Comparison Table of the Top 3 Small Vapes
Top 8 Small Vapes of 2025
Oxva Xlim Pro 2 DNA: Refillable Pod Kit
This luxury-style device is compact and innovative, like we have come to expect from Oxva. The Pro 2 DNA is the next generation of the Pro series, with the smartest technology yet – thanks to the dry hit prevention.
Standing at 114mm in height, it is a comfortable pocket vape which is easy to pick up, vape and transport around during a busy day.
The fast-charging 1300mAh battery is large and dense enough to keep the device size to a minimum, but still performs to a high level.
Throw in features such as a side-switch ergonomic airflow control, multi-operation inhalation (button and auto-draw) plus a crisp 0.56-inch HD colour screen for a winning combination.
Specifications
114mm (H) x 25mm (W) x 15mm (D)
Weight: 67g
1300mAh battery capacity
5–30 W
Charging: USB-C 5 V/2 A
Pyne Pod Click 50K: Big Puff Vape
Big puff vapes have quickly replaced single-use vapes as the number one choice of vape kit. If you are willing to compromise a little on size, this prefilled pod system from Pyne Pod called the Click 50K is a game-changer.
With fixed power and a built-in battery supply, this pod kit is designed with simplicity in mind. The Pod Click 50K is stylish and compact, with a wide range of colour schemes depending on the flavour picked.
Weighing only 85g, it is lightweight enough to keep in the pocket and holds 20mg of nic salts. Best of all, offering three 10ml auto-refill containers plus three 2ml pods (all mesh coils), vapers get maximum flavour and value.
Specifications
97mm (H) x 45mm (W) x 27mm (D)
Weight: 85g
750mAh battery capacity
Puffs: Up to 50,000 (Regular) / 30,000 (Boost) per kit
UK-compliant 2 ml prefilled pod + 10 ml refill container (Click refills compatible)
Aspire PockeX: Vape Pen
Third on our list is an instant classic – the Aspire PockeX. This legendary vape pen is a kit recognised globally by vapers because of its reliable performance and functionality.
With a cylindrical shape, one-button system and short length of only 117mm, it fits in the hand like a glove.
Vape pens are loved by many vapers who want a kit that is easy and quick to operate. Filling the PockeX is a breeze. The battery is 1500mAh and quick to charge. Top airflow creates a smooth amount of vapour, plus there is a wide range of colour schemes to choose from, including rose gold and pink gradient.
Specifications
117mm (H) x 19mm (D)
Weight: 86g
1500mAh battery capacity
Top airflow with a single-button operation
Elf Bar Plus 50: Big Puff Vape
Specifications
Dimensions: 24 × 24 × 113 mm
Weight: 66g
800mAh battery capacity
Coil: 0.8 Ω QUAQ mesh
E-liquid total: 30 ml per kit (3× 2 ml pods + 3× 8 ml container refills)
Activation: Inhale-to-fire
Puffs: Up to 50,000 per kit
Pixl Duo 12: Big Puff Vape
This rechargeable 850mAh pod kit is as small as they come. At only 108mm in height, the Pixl Duo 12 can be discreetly covered by the hand. It weighs slightly more than others on our list but it has a clever twist system to change flavours.
Mix between two flavours by turning the mouthpiece in a clockwise direction to change between two 5ml tanks.
In total, for such a small device, it holds around 12ml of vape juice in total, achieving up to 6,000 puffs per device (depending on intake and puff duration). Once the pods are empty, you can swap them with a fresh Pixl Duo 12 replacement pack.
Specifications
108mm (H) x 46.5mm (W) x 23mm (D)
Weight: 90g
850mAh battery capacity
Dual-flavour twisting mouthpiece to switch flavours
E-liquid: Two 5 ml tanks + 2 ml (1 ml + 1 ml) prefilled pods (UK-compliant delivery)
Puffs: Up to 12,000
Geekvape Digi Max
Another fine handheld small vape on our list of favourites is the Geekvape Digi Max. This new kit for 2025 is a chunky little pod vape with an impressive screen display. The slightly wider frame is in place to hold the massive 3000mAh battery.
Despite the form factor, it weighs just 70g and stands at 112mm. Firing up to 80W, vapers can experience a mouth-to-lung or restrictive direct lung hit.
This vape is not quite as discreet, with a wider diameter, but offers more versatility through customisation than some of the big puff vapes and pod kits from our top 8 picks.
Overall, the Digi Max by Geekvape offers enough features from a smart design that can help smokers quit.
Specifications
112mm (H) x 34.18 mm (W) x 25.88 mm (D)
Weight: 70g
3000mAh battery capacity
Up to 80W
1.47-inch colour touchscreen
Charging: USB-C 5 V/2A
IVG Pro 12: Big Puff Vape
Prefilled pod kits are the way forward for many who prefer a quick setup and no manual filling of vape juice. The IVG Pro 12 represents a big puff vape example of this system.
With a similar pod kit in the shape of a box, the setup is very simple. The small refill container and pod click together and then sit on top of the battery.
This device is very short at 92mm, weighing 84g for an MTL vape in a variety of flavours. There is even a little battery percentage display screen located above the logo on the front panel as a nice touch, to know your remaining levels.
Specifications
92 mm x 50mm x 25mm
Weight: 84g
1000mAh battery capacity
E-liquid system: 10 ml + 2 ml auto-refill design
Puffs: Up to 10,000
Auto-draw MTL activated
Vaporesso Luxe XR Max 2: Sub-Ohm Vape
Last on our list is a small Sub-Ohm vape in the shape of the Vaporesso Luxe XR Max 2 to mix things up. Not all vapes that are compact in size are discreet MTL vapes to switch from smoking.
Some vapers like kits that can produce large clouds of vapour from a compact device. Gone are the days when power is only possible from a customisable large vape mod.
The Luxe XR Max 2 is built to last, with a large capacity 3200mAh battery, firing up to 80W, and yet standing at only 108mm.
Specifications
108mm x 32.1mm x 26.4mm
Weight: 117g
3200mAh battery capacity
Up to 80 W
Why Choose a Small Vape?
1.Quick to use and refill
2.Easy to carry
3.Lightweight
4.Discreet to hold in the hand
5.Quick to charge
6.Lower power
7.Less flashy
8.Good MTL flavour
9.Easy to swap pods
10.Fewer features equal a cheaper price
Best Vape Juice for Small Vapes
Vsavi Platinum – This premium range is perfect for high PG vaping. Expect a strong throat hit, very little aftertaste and a mixture of flavours in five different nicotine strengths.
Elux Legend Nic Salts – Elux followed on from their disposable range of puff bars with the Elux Legend series, a large collection of fruit, tobacco and menthol-inspired flavours. A balanced mix of VG and PG for equal parts cloud production and throat hit.
Vampire Vape Freebase – This is another UK giant of manufacturers. Vampire Vape is the producer of some of the finest flavour variations known in vaping circles. Their freebase range is smooth, rich in flavour and consistency. An excellent choice for pod kits or vape pens.
Vsavi 100% VG – A high-performing quality vape juice for those who may have an allergic reaction to PG or seek large cloud production.
Final Thoughts
Small vapes are more important than ever to vapers of all needs and preferences. They provide a simple solution to help smokers quit or move on from disposable vapes (banned in June 2025).
They are lightweight, user-friendly devices that can be transported in a bag, purse, or pocket with ease.
Often cheaper than advanced vape mods, they are long-lasting and have generous battery capacities. Above are just a few examples of compact vapes that perform an important function. Have a browse through our pod kits, starter kits and vape pens for a larger list of choices to satisfy the key features you seek.
Small Vapes FAQs
Are small vapes good for beginners?
Yes — small vapes are perfect for new vapers. They’re simple to use, often draw-activated, and require little to no maintenance. Prefilled or refillable pod kits make switching from smoking effortless without needing to adjust wattage or settings.
Do small vapes produce big clouds?
Not usually. Most small vapes are built for mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping, which delivers a discreet amount of vapour like smoking. If you prefer bigger clouds, look for compact sub-ohm kits like the Geekvape Digi Max or Vaporesso Luxe XR Max 2, which support restricted direct-to-lung (RDL) vaping.
What’s the best vape juice for small vapes?
Small vapes work best with nic salt vape juice or high-PG liquids. These thinner e-liquids provide a stronger nicotine hit without creating too much vapour. If you’re using a refillable small vape, start with 10 mg or 20 mg nic salts for a smooth, satisfying inhale.