GeekVape Kloud vs Vaporesso VIBE SE 2: Best Budget Pod Kits

You don't need to spend $30 or more to get a good refillable pod kit anymore. Two of the best cheap options on our shelves right now are the GeekVape Kloud Pod Kit and the Vaporesso VIBE SE 2 Pod Kit. Both cost less than a couple of disposables, both are draw-activated, and both are built for nicotine salts. They go about it in very different ways, though.

Short answer: pick the GeekVape Kloud if you want the biggest pod and the lowest price. Pick the Vaporesso VIBE SE 2 if you want a longer-lasting battery, a replaceable pod and two power modes.

Side-by-Side Specs

GeekVape Kloud: The Big-Tank Budget Pick

The Kloud is GeekVape's answer to people moving off big-puff disposables. It holds 10ml of e-liquid, far more than a typical 2ml to 3ml pod, and GeekVape rates it at up to 35,000 puffs. It uses a 0.6ohm B mesh coil at 18W, which gives a warmer, fuller hit than most MTL pods, and the airflow adjusts from a tight MTL draw to a looser restricted direct-lung (RDL) pull.

The important detail: the Kloud is refillable up to three times, through a side fill port with a silicone stopper. It's designed as a low-cost, semi-disposable device, not a kit you'll keep for a year. The A-Lock safety feature and an LED light round it out.

It comes in six colors (Urban Black, Vintage Red, Charm Rosy, Fame Blue, Glory Gold and Liberty Purple). Note that it ships empty, so you'll need your own salt nic.

Best for: disposable vapers who want to save money and pick their own flavors, and anyone who wants a cheap backup device.

Vaporesso VIBE SE 2: The Everyday Pod Kit

The VIBE SE 2 is a slim, light MTL pod system built around a 0.8ohm dual mesh pod. Its main feature is the sliding control, which lets you switch between ECO mode (15W) for longer battery and a cooler draw, and PWR mode (28W) for more vapor and warmer flavor. There's no screen and nothing to program.

With a 1400mAh battery, it outlasts both the Kloud and the SMOK Novo 3, and because the pod is replaceable, the device itself keeps going long after the first pod wears out. It comes in nine finishes, including leather-look and gleaming metal styles.

Best for: people who want a real, long-term pod kit on a small budget, especially former cigarette or JUUL users.

Flavor

Both kits use mesh coils, so both do a good job with salts. The Kloud's 0.6ohm coil runs a bit warmer and suits desserts and creamy flavors. The VIBE SE 2 in ECO mode is crisper and better with fruit, ice and menthol salts, while PWR mode closes most of the gap on warmth.

Battery Life

The VIBE SE 2 wins with 1400mAh, which is enough for a full day for most vapers. The Kloud's 1000mAh is still better than many pods in its price range, and both charge over USB Type-C.

Cost Over Time

This is where your habits matter. The Kloud's low upfront price makes it the cheapest way in, but since it's only refillable a few times, you'll be buying new devices. The VIBE SE 2 costs more upfront, but you only replace the pod when the flavor fades. If you vape every day, the VIBE SE 2 is usually cheaper over a couple of months.

How They Compare With the SMOK Novo 3

The SMOK Novo 3 is the classic budget pod kit and sits between these two on price. It has a smaller 800mAh battery and 2ml pods, but pods are cheap and fit Novo 2 kits too. Read our full SMOK Novo 3 review for details, or see how it fares against a premium pod in Vaporesso XROS 6 vs SMOK Novo 3.

Pros and Cons

GeekVape Kloud

• Pros: lowest price, huge 10ml capacity, adjustable MTL to RDL airflow, warm 0.6ohm mesh flavor

• Cons: only refillable three times, ships empty, no replaceable pod

Vaporesso VIBE SE 2

• Pros: 1400mAh battery, ECO and PWR modes, replaceable pod, slim and light

• Cons: costs more upfront, 4.5ml pod holds less than the Kloud

Which Should You Buy?

• Choose the GeekVape Kloud if you're coming from disposables and want the cheapest refillable option with a big tank.

• Choose the Vaporesso VIBE SE 2 if you want one device to use every day for months.

• Brand new to vaping? See our top picks for beginners.

• Want more of a step up? Browse vape devices under $30 or read our Vaporesso XROS 6 review.

Best Juice for Budget Pod Kits

Both kits are made for nicotine salts. Try Pod Juice salts, browse nicotine salts under $10, or read our JUUL pods guide if you're looking for tobacco and menthol flavors like the ones you're used to.

Frequently Asked Questions

Refilling and Pods

Is the GeekVape Kloud a disposable?

It's a hybrid. You fill it yourself and can refill it up to three times, but you don't replace the pod or coil.

Can I refill the Vaporesso VIBE SE 2?

Yes. The 0.8ohm dual mesh pod is refillable, and you replace it when the flavor fades.

Battery and Ease of Use

Which has better battery life?

The VIBE SE 2, with 1400mAh against the Kloud's 1000mAh.

Are these good for beginners?

Yes. Both are draw-activated with no buttons or screens, which makes them easy first devices. Our guide to common beginner mistakes will help you get started.

Final Verdict

Both are excellent value. The GeekVape Kloud is the cheapest way to swap disposables for your own juice, and the Vaporesso VIBE SE 2 is the better long-term pod kit. Shop the GeekVape Kloud, the VIBE SE 2, or all vape devices.

WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. For adults 21+ only.