Elf Bar ELFX 2 Pod Kit

Introduction

Elf Bar ELFX 2 Pod Kit: refillable MTL and RDL pod kit, 1700mAh battery, three power modes, £12.99. Best for ex-smokers and ex-disposable users who want days between charges without learning a mod.

The Elf Bar ELFX 2 Pod Kit is the 2026 second-generation ELFX: a 1700mAh battery, up from 1000mAh, and one button that cycles Eco, Normal and Power modes. Two ELFX Pod 2.0 refillable pods come in the box: 0.8ohm for a tight, cigarette-style draw (MTL, mouth to lung) and 0.6ohm for a looser, warmer draw (RDL, restricted direct lung).

Most pod kits at this price need charging daily; this one does not. It is not ideal for anyone wanting exact wattage control or sub-ohm clouds. Versus the ELFX Mega, the ELFX 2 is half the price and slimmer but has no screen and a smaller battery.

Key Facts

• The ELFX 2 has a 1700mAh built-in battery rated by Elf Bar for up to seven days of typical use.
• The ELFX 2 fires between 10W and 30W across Eco, Normal and Power modes.
• The ELFX 2 ships with 2ml ELFX Pod 2.0 pods in 0.8ohm and 0.6ohm and accepts every ELFX-series pod.
• The ELFX 2 charges over USB-C at 5V/1A and has no cable in the box.

Key Specs Customers Check

• Battery: 1700mAh built-in. Two to four days for most users, up to seven for light use.
• Power: 10W to 30W, three modes. Eco (green light), Normal (white), Power (purple); no menus or screen.
• Pods: 2ml ELFX Pod 2.0, 0.8ohm and 0.6ohm included. Coil is built in; replace the whole pod when it burns out.
• Inhale: MTL to RDL, adjustable airflow. A slider tightens or opens the draw.
• Charging: USB-C, 5V/1A. Around two hours from flat on any USB-C phone cable.
• Fill: top-fill, child-resistant dual plug. Two silicone stoppers that also cut pocket leaks.
• Size: 121.8 x 25.9 x 15.5mm aluminium body. Slim enough for a jeans pocket.

Pick Your Inhale: MTL or RDL

MTL is a tight draw held in the mouth first, like a cigarette. RDL is looser and warmer, closer to a big-puff disposable.

• 0.8ohm pod, Eco or Normal, airflow half closed: MTL. Best with 10mg or 20mg nic salts for anyone leaving cigarettes or 600-puff bars.
• 0.6ohm pod, Normal or Power, airflow open: RDL. Denser vapour, best with 10mg salts or 6mg to 12mg 50/50 freebase.

Key Features

• Seven-day battery claim: 70% more capacity than the original ELFX.
• QUAQ DURA dual-mesh pods: Elf Bar rates Pod 2.0 for up to three times the life of the first pod.
• Five-layer leak protection: a V-shaped condensation channel and absorption layer mean less spitback and fewer wet pockets.
• Three-mode switch: Eco stretches battery and pod life; Power gives a disposable-strength hit.

Coils and E-Liquid Pairing

Both pods want 50/50 e-liquid. Shortfills at 70% VG or more are too thick for the mesh wick and are the main cause of dry hits on this kit.

• Heavy smokers (20 a day or more): 0.8ohm pod with 20mg ELFLIQ nic salts, the liquid Elf Bar makes for this kit.
• Moderate smokers: 0.8ohm with 10mg salts, or 0.6ohm with 10mg for a warmer hit.
• Light smokers or tapering: 0.6ohm with 5mg salts or 6mg 50/50 freebase.

Sweet dessert flavours coat the mesh faster. Any 4 for £10 nic salt keeps liquid at about 25p per ml.

Battery, Pod Life and Running Cost

• Battery: two to four days in Normal mode; Power roughly halves that.
• Pod life: one 2ml fill lasts one to two days; each pod lasts one to three weeks depending on mode, liquid sweetness and whether it is run dry.
• Weekly cost: about £2.66 per pod (three for £7.99) plus 10ml of nic salt at £2.50: under £5.50 a week even at a pod a week, against £12 to £20 on 600-puff disposables. From 1 October 2026, UK Vaping Products Duty adds about £2.20 per 10ml bottle, so refilling stays the cheaper route.

Compatibility and Refills

Standard refill: ELFX 2.0 replacement pods, 3-pack in 0.6ohm or 0.8ohm. The older ELFX replacement pods also fit. Pod 2.0 fits the ELFX, ELFX Mini, ELFX Pro and ELFX Ultra but not the ELFX Mega. The headline 30W needs a 0.4ohm pod that is not included or sold in the UK, so treat it as a ceiling.

Best Colours

Eight colours. Matte Black and Space Grey suit ex-smokers wanting a discreet pocket carry; Titanium Silver is the hardest to find in the UK, and the collector pick; Ocean Blue, Sky Blue, Mint Green, Berry Pink and Velvet Purple are for vapers who want the device to stand out.

How to Set Up the ELFX 2

1. Pull the pod off and lift both silicone plugs.
2. Fill with 50/50 e-liquid to just below the top of the side channels, tilting so the narrow channels fill, then press both plugs home.
3. Wait five minutes so the mesh wicks. Skipping this is the number one cause of a burnt first hit.
4. Click the pod on. Five presses turns the device on; three presses changes mode. Start on Eco or Normal and draw.

How to Make It Last Longer

• Top up before the side channels empty; the tinted pod hides the level, so check it against light.
• Use Eco or Normal daily and save Power for short bursts.
• Charge at one red bar (under 20%) on a 1A port, and wipe the pod contacts weekly.

What UK Vapers Report

UK retailer reviews and the July 2026 Ecigclick review agree the battery lasts two days or more where the old ELFX needed nightly charging. Complaints, with fixes: a few early units died within a week (claim a replacement); the tinted pod hides the liquid level (check against light); some pods spit when overfilled (leave an air gap).

What's in the Box

• 1 x ELFX 2 device (1700mAh)
• 1 x ELFX Pod 2.0 0.8ohm (2ml)
• 1 x ELFX Pod 2.0 0.6ohm (2ml)
• 1 x user manual
• No USB-C cable included

Elf Bar ELFX 2 FAQ

How do you switch power modes on the ELFX 2?

Three quick presses. Green is Eco, white is Normal, purple is Power. Five presses turn it on or off.

Are original ELFX pods compatible with the ELFX 2?

Yes. Original ELFX pods and Pod 2.0 both fit, and Pod 2.0 fits every ELFX device except the Mega.

How long does the ELFX 2 battery last?

Two to four days in Normal mode, up to seven in Eco for light use. Power mode with the 0.6ohm pod may need daily charging.

Which e-liquid works best in the ELFX 2?

50/50 nic salts at 10mg or 20mg in the 0.8ohm pod. Shortfills above 60% VG wick too slowly and burn the coil.

Does the ELFX 2 come with a charger?

No. Any standard USB-C cable on a 1A port charges it in around two hours.

Why does the ELFX 2 taste burnt?

The pod ran below the side channels or was fired within five minutes of the first fill. A burnt coil does not recover; fit a new pod.

What is the difference between the ELFX 2 and the ELFX?

1700mAh instead of 1000mAh, three power modes instead of one fixed output, stronger magnets and Pod 2.0 in the box. Pods are interchangeable between both.