OBS Alter 70W Pod Vape Kit

Introduction

OBS Alter 70W Pod Vape Kit: a refillable pod-mod with a nic-salt MTL pod and a sub-ohm DTL pod in the box, £8.99. Best for ex-smokers who want one device that does both draws.

The OBS Alter 70W Pod Vape Kit fires from 5W to 70W, box-mod power in a hand-sized pod device. It ships with an MTL pod (a tight, cigarette-like draw) and a DTL pod (a deep, direct-to-lung pull), swapped by pulling one magnetic pod off and pushing the other on. Not ideal if you want a very tight MTL draw, as the airflow stays fairly open even when closed, or a slim pocket pen.

Key Facts

• The OBS Alter has a built-in 2300mAh battery (some retailers list 2500mAh).
• The OBS Alter fires from 5W to 70W.
• The OBS Alter includes a nic-salt pod (NX 1.4 ohm coil) and a sub-ohm pod (M1 0.2 ohm mesh coil), both 2ml.
• The OBS Alter charges over USB-C at 5V/1.6A.

Key Specs Customers Check

• Battery: 2300mAh built-in. A full day of MTL, half a day of heavy sub-ohm use.
• Power: 5W to 70W, OLED screen. The screen shows wattage, resistance and battery.
• Resistance range: 0.15 ohm to 3.0 ohm. Reads every Alter coil.
• Pods: 2 x 2ml, TPD compliant. Nic-salt pod has adjustable airflow; sub-ohm pod runs wide open.
• Coils in the box: NX 1.4 ohm, M1 0.2 ohm mesh, spare SX 0.15 ohm mesh. One coil per draw style.
• Charging: USB-C, 5V/1.6A, cable included. Roughly 90 minutes to two hours.
• Size: 85 x 43 x 24mm, zinc alloy with 2.5D toughened glass. Heavier than a pod pen.

Pick Your Inhale: MTL, RDL or DTL

• NX 1.4 ohm, nic-salt pod: MTL (mouth-first, like a cigarette) at 8W to 12W. Close the airflow most of the way.
• SX 0.15 ohm mesh, nic-salt pod: RDL (a looser pull to the lungs) at 20W to 25W. Reviewers rate it as the best-flavour, longest-lasting coil in the kit.
• M1 0.2 ohm mesh, sub-ohm pod: DTL (open lung pull, big vapour) at 50W to 70W. 60W is the sweet spot.

Coils and E-Liquid Pairing

On the NX 1.4 ohm, use 10ml nic salts: 20mg if you smoked 20 a day, 10mg for fewer. On the SX 0.15 ohm, use 50/50 at 3mg to 6mg or 5mg to 10mg salts; 20mg at 25W is harsh. On the M1 0.2 ohm, use a 70/30 shortfill e-liquid at 3mg.

Battery, Coil Life and Running Cost

• Coil life: about a week on the NX, three to five days on the M1 with sweet shortfill, longest on the SX.
• Weekly cost: OBS Cube M1 coils are £11.90 for five (£2.38 each). One coil plus two 10ml salts at 5 for £10 is about £6.40 a week, against £10 to £15 for disposables. UK vaping duty adds £2.20 per 10ml from 1 October 2026.

Compatibility and Refills

The sub-ohm pod fits OBS M1 0.2 ohm and M3 0.15 ohm coils, the same heads as the OBS Cube replacement coils. The nic-salt pod uses NX 1.4 ohm and SX 0.15 ohm coils, which are Alter-only. Cube Mini coils fit neither pod, and replacement pods come as sub-ohm base or nic-salt base.

Best Colours

Black sells through first and suits anyone wanting a discreet everyday kit. Original's metallic finish fits long-term smokers who prefer a classic look, while Blue, Red and Yellow are for vapers who like the device on show.

How to Set Up

1. Charge fully, then pick the nic-salt pod (NX) for MTL or the sub-ohm pod (M1) for DTL.
2. Prime the coil: drop liquid on each cotton port, seat it in the pod base.
3. Slide the top cap, fill to 2ml, close, and wait 10 minutes.
4. Click the pod on, press fire five times, set 10W for NX, 22W for SX or 55W for M1.

How to Make It Last Longer

• Start a fresh M1 at 50W and work up; 70W on dry cotton kills it.
• Keep liquid above the wick ports and never chain-vape the pod dry.
• Charge at 20% rather than flat; deep discharges shorten battery life.

What UK Vapers Say

UK review site Ecigclick scored the Alter 8.1 out of 10 but found two of six coils leaked from new; the fix is to check each coil's O-ring is seated before filling and keep spares. YouTube reviewers call it clunky but capable. Reddit and Quora hold no threads on it.

Genuine OBS Stock

Every Alter kit is bought straight from the UK distributor, never grey-market, and Vape Online Store has sold over 50 packs of OBS Cube coils in the past year, so replacement heads stay in stock. Browse vapes with a screen or all refillable pod kits.

What's in the Box

• 1 x OBS Alter 70W mod
• 1 x nic-salt pod (2ml), NX 1.4 ohm coil fitted
• 1 x sub ohm pod (2ml), M1 0.2 ohm mesh coil fitted
• 1 x spare SX 0.15 ohm mesh coil
• 1 x MTL drip tip, spare O-rings, USB-C cable (included), manual and warranty card

OBS Alter FAQs

How do you refill the OBS Alter pod?

Slide the top cap sideways, fill to the 2ml line with a narrow-tip bottle, then slide it shut. Fill slowly to avoid flooding the port.

Is the OBS Alter leak-proof?

No pod kit is. The Alter's weak point is coil quality, not the pod: seat the coil firmly, check the O-ring, never overfill, and swap in the spare if one leaks from new.

Does the OBS Alter support both MTL and DTL vaping?

Yes. The NX 1.4 ohm coil gives MTL at 8W to 12W, and the M1 0.2 ohm coil gives DTL at 50W to 70W, with the SX 0.15 ohm in between for RDL.

Which coils fit the OBS Alter?

M1 0.2 ohm and M3 0.15 ohm in the sub-ohm pod, NX 1.4 ohm and SX 0.15 ohm in the nic-salt pod. Cube Mini coils do not fit.

Where can I buy replacement pods and coils for the OBS Alter in the UK?

Sub-ohm coils are the OBS Cube M1 pack sold here. Replacement pods and NX or SX coils are scarce in the UK in 2026, so stock up on M1 coils and treat the second pod as a spare.

How long does the OBS Alter battery last?

About 4.5 hours of continuous vaping at 60W, a full day for a normal sub-ohm user and well over a day on the MTL coil. A full charge takes roughly 90 minutes to two hours.

Why does my OBS Alter taste burnt?

An unprimed coil or wattage too high for a fresh head. Prime the cotton, wait 10 minutes after filling and start low; if it still tastes burnt, the coil is finished.