If you're currently using disposables and thinking about making the switch to a reusable device, here's how to get started.
Step 1: Choose Your Device
For most people switching from disposables, a pod system is the best starting point. It's similar enough to disposables to be familiar, but with all the benefits of reusable devices.
Top recommendations:
- Best overall: Vaporesso XROS 4 — great flavor, versatile, excellent value
- Most simple: JUUL2 or Vuse Pro — closed pod system, easiest to use
- Best for flavor: Lost Vape Thelema Elite — more premium option
- Most options: Smok RPM 5 — tons of coil options
For a complete ranking, see our best pod vapes of 2026 guide.
Step 2: Pick Your E-Liquid
This is the fun part. With reusable devices, you can choose from hundreds of e-liquid flavors and brands. Start with flavors you know you like (tobacco, menthol, or your favorite disposable flavor) and experiment from there.
Our best vape juice guide covers the top e-liquid brands and flavors.
Step 3: Learn the Basics
Reusable devices are pretty simple, but there are a few things to learn:
- How to fill the pod/tank — usually just remove the top cap and squeeze in e-liquid
- How to change coils — swap out the old coil, prime the new one with a few drops of e-liquid, and you're good to go
- Battery care — charge regularly, don't let it fully drain, use the included cable
- Wattage settings — start low and work your way up until you find the sweet spot
For more tips, check out our guides on wattage, coils, and cleaning and maintenance.
Step 4: Give It Time
Switching from disposables to reusable can feel a bit strange at first. The draw might feel different, the flavor might take some getting used to, and you'll need to remember to refill and charge. Give it 1-2 weeks — most people find that after the adjustment period, they never want to go back to disposables.
