Choosing e-liquid for pod systems comes down to three things: the nicotine type your device supports, the strength and the bottle size. This guide explains each using the strengths and sizes listed in our shop. Always follow your device manual, because it has the final word on what the device supports. Browse the full e-liquid category or the pod systems.
Jump to: Salt nicotine or freebase for a pod system? | Matching e-liquid to your device | Picking a strength | Examples from the range | Price per bottle and per millilitre | Tips for filling a pod | Buying in the UAE: what to know | E-liquid for pod systems FAQs
Salt nicotine or freebase for a pod system?
Many low-power pod systems are used with salt nicotine e-liquid, which in our shop is sold in 30ml bottles at 20mg to 50mg. Freebase e-liquid, sold in 60ml to 120ml bottles at 3mg to 18mg, is commonly used in higher-power devices. Our salt nicotine vs freebase guide compares them in detail, and our salt nic e-liquid guide lists the bottles.
Matching e-liquid to your device
| Device type | Commonly paired with | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Compact, low-power pod kit | Salt nicotine, 30ml | Salt nic guide |
| Mid-range pod kit | Check the device manual | Best pod systems |
| Higher-output kit, 60W and above | Freebase, 60ml to 120ml | E-liquid category |
This table is a general guide. Your device manual overrides it.
Picking a strength
Strengths in our shop run from 3mg to 50mg, depending on type. Compare within a type, because freebase and salt strengths are sold at very different ranges. Our nicotine strength guide explains mg and % labels, for example that 20mg equals 2%. Strengths above 20mg/mL are covered by UAE.S 5030:2018, and we list each product at the strength its maker states without calling it compliant.
Examples from the range
| E-liquid | Type and size | Listed strengths | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasty Super Cool | Salt, 30ml | 35mg, 50mg | AED 35 |
| Tokyo Classic Series Salt | Salt, 30ml | 20mg, 30mg, 50mg | AED 35 |
| VGOD Salt Nicotine | Salt, 30ml | 25mg, 50mg | AED 35 |
| Nasty LIQ 60ml | Freebase, 60ml | 3mg | AED 40 |
| Tokyo Classic Series 60ml | Freebase, 60ml | 12mg | AED 40 |
Prices and stock change, so check each page.
Price per bottle and per millilitre
The salt nicotine bottles in the table are 30ml at AED 35, about AED 1.17 per millilitre. The 60ml freebase bottles are AED 40, about AED 0.67 per ml. Salt bottles cost more per ml but a pod uses little liquid at a time, so the bottle lasts. Larger freebase bottles suit refillable tanks. See our shortfill guide for 60ml to 120ml bottles.
Tips for filling a pod
- Check the pod capacity in the listing before you pour, and do not overfill.
- Keep the device upright while filling and wipe any spill.
- Replace the pod or coil when the flavour fades. See our replacement pods guide.
Buying in the UAE: what to know
Vaping products are sold to adults aged 21 and over only under our store policy (see the UAE government tobacco provisions for the legal background). See our Age Restriction and Disclaimer or the summary at u.ae. Products come from authorised distributors; see our Authenticity Guarantee.
E-liquid for pod systems FAQs
Can I use any e-liquid in a pod system?
Not always. Follow the device manual.
Are 30ml bottles enough?
They are the common salt size here. Larger bottles are usually freebase.