Vuse Go Reload Review: Pre-Filled Pod Vape with a Modern Touch

As recently as a few years ago, pre-filled pod systems were the most popular vaping devices for beginners by a long shot. They’ve suffered a bit recently, though, as disposable vapes have become more popular. The older pod systems have begun to look a bit stodgy in comparison to the newer and more colourful disposables, and the pre-filled pod category has become overdue for a bit of modernisation. The Vuse Go Reload is one major brand’s response to this issue.

The Vuse Go Reload is heavily inspired by today’s disposable vapes. It’s got a flashier appearance than the pre-filled pod systems of the past. It’s available in several different colours. It even has the mini-box shape popularised by disposables. It’s a sleek-looking vape that definitely isn’t going to come off as stodgy to anyone.

Disposable vapes will soon be banned in the UK, but there are some aspects of vaping that aren’t going to go back to the old ways – and the mini-box shape is definitely here for good. So, does the Vuse Go Reload represent the future of pre-filled vapes for first-time switchers? Let’s dig in and find out.

How Much Does the Vuse Go Reload Cost?

The Vuse Go Reload kit costs just $4.95 and includes one pod in your choice of five flavours (Blueberry Ice, Blue Raspberry, Mint Ice, Strawberry Ice or Watermelon Ice). It works with Vuse Pro pods and Vuse Intense pods, which contain 1.9 ml (Pro) or 2 ml (Intense) of e-liquid each and are sold in packs of two for £6.99.

The Vuse Go Reload kit and pods are both extremely affordable compared to disposable vapes. More importantly, though, the kit costs much less than a pack of cigarettes. That’s important since the main goal is to price the starter kit cheaply enough that smokers will feel confident giving it a try knowing that they won’t waste their money. Many of the people who buy the Vuse Go Reload might buy a pack of cigarettes at the same time – and that’s a perfectly okay way to try vaping when you aren’t sure what the experience is going to be like.

Because the Vuse Go Reload only includes one pod, it’s a good idea to add an extra box or two of pods to your order. A pod typically lasts a maximum of about two days.

Vuse Go Reload: Specifications and Features

Specs

• Device Type: Pod system with pre-filled pods
• Pod Capacity: 1.9 (Vuse Pro) or 2 ml (Vuse Intense)
• Puff Count: Up to 1,000 puffs per pod
• Nicotine Strength: 6, 10, 12, 18 or 20 mg/ml depending on pod type
• Battery Capacity: 530 mAh
• Firing Style: Automatic draw-based firing only

Features

• The design is much flashier and more eye catching than most pre-filled pod systems. It even has a “mini-box” shape that’s directly inspired by popular disposable vapes.
• It works with Vuse Pro and Vuse Intense pods, giving you a wide range of flavour options and a much larger selection of nicotine strengths than other pre-filled vapes offer.
• The flavour selection has moved beyond the traditional tobacco/menthol/fruit flavour profiles and now includes some unusual offerings that are much more creative than what you’d expect with a pre-filled pod system.
• The new Vuse Extra Intense pods use heat-resistant ceramic coils that provide pure flavour from the beginning to the end.
• The Vuse Go Reload device has an automatic child lock that engages when the device hasn’t been used for 10 minutes. You can also engage the lock manually.

What Pod Flavours Are Available for the Vuse Go Reload?

As explained above, the Vuse Go Reload works with both Vuse Pro and Vuse Intense pods. This gives you a large flavour selection, and each type of pod comes in three different nicotine strengths. Here’s what’s available at the time of writing.

Vuse Pro Pods

Nicotine Strengths: 6, 12 and 18 mg/ml

• Apple Sour: If you like sour vape flavours, you’ll definitely want to give this green apple offering a try.
• Banana Ice: Sweet banana with a cool menthol finish; a unique flavour profile that you won’t find in most pre-filled vapes.
• Blue Raspberry: This classic “blue slush” flavour tastes exactly like everyone’s favourite convenience store treat.
• Chilled Mint: A strong menthol finish enlivens this flavour’s smooth peppermint base.
• Golden Tobacco: Vuse’s tobacco flavour is exactly what you want if you’re looking to capture the experience of smoking in vapour form. Nutty and smooth with a hint of sweetness in the background.
• Passionfruit Ice: Passionfruit is another flavour note that’s very rare in refillable vapes. You’ll appreciate this unique sweet-and-sour blend if you enjoy tropical flavours.
• Spearmint Ice: We love it when a pre-filled vape offers more than one menthol flavour. This offering uses spearmint in place of the traditional peppermint to give you a nice variation on the typical menthol experience.
• Strawberry Kiwi: Sweet strawberry and slightly tart kiwi create a fruity cocktail that tastes a little like a popular botted drink.
• Tropical Coconut Blend: Smooth coconut layered over a blend of tropical fruits – another flavour profile that you aren’t likely to find in any other pre-filled pod system.
• Tropical Mango: This juicy and slightly sweet mango flavour will definitely get your taste buds hopping if you enjoy a vape with a tropical vibe.
• Very Berry: This mix of berry notes is a must-try offering if you’re a fan of orchard flavours.

Vuse Intense Pods

Nicotine Strengths: 6, 10 and 20 mg/ml

• Apple Sour: As described above.
• Banana Ice: As described above.
• Berry Watermelon: Mixed berries add a touch of complexity to this flavour’s sweet watermelon base.
• Creamy Tobacco: A hint of vanilla-infused cream turns this flavour’s tobacco base into a dessert-tinged experience.
• Grape Ice: A must-try flavour for fruit lovers, Grape Ice is a little like drinking a glass of grape juice served out of the refrigerator but without the heavy sweetness of the real thing.
• Mint Ice: Essentially the same as the Chilled Mint flavour described above, although some people find that Mint Ice seems to have a slightly stronger menthol kick.
• Spearmint Ice: As described above.

Vuse Pro vs. Vuse Intense Pods: What’s the Difference?

You’ve undoubtedly noticed the fact that some of the same flavours are available across both the Vuse Pro and the Vuse Intense ranges – so what’s the difference between the two?

• The Vuse Intense range features a new ceramic coil that provides greater heat resistance and is designed specifically for more intense flavour delivery.
• To further enhance the intensity, the highest nicotine strength has been increased from 18 to 20 mg/ml.
• The e-liquid capacity of the Vuse Intense pods has been increased from 1.9 to 2.0 ml.
• The Vuse Pro pods remain available for those who prefer the experience of the original pods.

How to Use the Vuse Go Reload

The Vuse Go Reload does include an instruction pamphlet to help first-time vapers get started. This device is so simple to use, though, that you’ll probably feel at home almost immediately. Here’s a brief overview of what your experience with the Vuse Go Reload will be like.

• Connect the device to your computer with the included USB cable to charge the battery. Charging the battery from a completely dead state takes around 30-60 minutes, but the Vuse Go Reload ships with a partial charge to help you get up and running quickly.
• Drop a pod into the top of the device. Vuse pods have magnets to ensure that they’ll attach securely and won’t fall out.
• Press the button five times to unlock the device. The Vuse Go Reload has an automatic child-resistant locking function and locks itself after 10 minutes of inactivity. You can also lock the device manually by pressing the button five times.
• Puff on the pod to vape. The Vuse Go Reload has a slightly loose draw to promote the formation of large, satisfying vapour clouds. We suggest using the same mouth-to-lung inhaling style that you’d use when smoking a cigarette.
• Replace the pod when it’s empty. You can tell that you’re out of e-liquid by removing the pod and looking through the translucent window. The Vuse Go Reload will also begin to produce a burnt flavour when it runs out of e-liquid.

Vuse Go Reload Review: Final Thoughts

Overall, the Vuse Go Reload does an excellent job of taking the traditional pre-filled pod vaping paradigm and bringing it into the modern age. Although disposable vapes are the most popular vaping products for beginners right now, they won’t be around much longer.

Pre-filled pod systems will still be legal after the ban on disposables, though, and the Vuse Go Reload allows you to enjoy the same type of experience in a package that’s just as easy to use and much more environmentally friendly.

Between the stylish design and the wide range of flavours and nicotine strengths, it’s easy to imagine the Vuse Go Reload becoming one of the most popular vapes in the UK once the ban on disposables takes effect.