Smok Novo 6 Ultra Vape Kit

Smok Novo 6 Ultra in one line: a refillable pod kit with a 1.65-inch touchscreen, a 1700mAh battery and 5 to 40W of power, that swaps from a tight MTL draw to a looser RDTL one on Smok Novo 5 pods. Best for vapers who want screen control and all-day battery in a pocket-sized device. Not ideal if you only want big, airy direct-lung clouds.

The Smok Novo 6 Ultra vape kit is the touchscreen version of the Novo 6, built for both MTL (mouth-to-lung, a tight cigarette-like draw) and RDTL (restricted direct-to-lung, a slightly more open draw). This is the Ultra with the large 1.65-inch touchscreen, not the base Novo 6 with the smaller 0.96-inch button screen. It runs the full Smok Novo 5 pod range, so refill pods are easy to find, and it fills from the top in seconds.

Pick Your Inhale: MTL or RDTL

The Novo 6 Ultra covers two draw styles from one device, so you set it to how you like to vape.

• MTL (tight, cigarette-like): use the pod in Single Mesh Mode (0.8Ω), or a 0.7Ω Novo 5 pod. Close the airflow and keep the wattage low, around 10 to 15W. Best for nic salts and ex-smokers.
• RDTL (looser, restricted lung): use the pod in Dual Mesh Mode (0.4Ω), or a 0.6Ω Novo 5 pod. Open the airflow and raise the wattage to around 18 to 25W for warmer, fuller vapour.

The included 0.4Ω/0.8Ω pod does both: switch mesh modes on the touchscreen to move from MTL to RDTL without changing pods. Reviewers report the cleanest flavour sits in the high-teens to low-20s watts, not at the 40W ceiling, so start low and work up.

Key Features

• 1.65-inch touchscreen: swipe-and-tap control with four display themes. This is the feature that separates the Ultra from the standard Novo 6.
• Three power modes: Norm auto-sets power to the pod, Smooth gives a gentler cooler vape, Boost ramps up flavour and clouds (and uses more battery).
• 1700mAh battery: all-day life for most MTL vapers, with 2A fast charging to full in about an hour.
• Adjustable airflow: a side slider tightens or opens the draw to fine-tune between MTL and RDTL.
• Top-fill Novo 5 pods: lift the mouthpiece and fill without removing the pod. Leak-resistant when filled correctly.
• Puff tracking: on-screen puff count and 7-day data, useful if you are trying to cut down.
• Haptic feedback: the device vibrates to confirm inputs and flag any faults.

Coils and E-Liquid Pairing

The Novo 6 Ultra takes 50% VG e-liquid or lower. Match the pod to your draw:

• MTL pods (0.8Ω, 0.7Ω): pair with nic salts or 50/50 freebase at 10 to 20mg for a smooth throat hit.
• RDTL pods (0.4Ω, 0.6Ω): pair with 50/50 e-liquid or lower-strength salts at around 6 to 12mg, since more vapour means more nicotine per puff.

Avoid thick high-VG (70/30 or 80/20) shortfills. They wick too slowly for these pods and cause dry hits. Browse the 10ml nic salts for MTL, or the wider e-liquid range for either draw.

Battery, Pod Life and Running Cost

The 1700mAh battery lasts most MTL vapers a full day, sometimes more. Heavy vapers or anyone living in Boost mode will need a midday top-up. A pod lasts roughly a week before flavour drops off, depending on use.

Running cost is where a refillable kit beats disposables. A Smok Novo 5 replacement pods works out at a few pounds, and a 10ml bottle of nic salt refills a 2ml pod several times over. The device itself is the only one-off cost, then you only rebuy pods and e-liquid.

Compatibility and Refills

The Novo 6 Ultra uses Smok Novo 5 pods only. That covers the 0.4Ω/0.8Ω dual mesh pod it ships with, plus the 0.6Ω and 0.7Ω Novo 5 pods. Older Novo 4 and earlier pods do not fit. Note that Dual Mesh Mode only works with the included 0.4Ω/0.8Ω dual mesh pods.

One point buyers get wrong: despite the name, the Novo 6 Ultra runs Novo 5 pods, not Novo 6 pods. Order Novo 5 replacements and you are covered.

What's in the Box

• Smok Novo 6 Ultra device (1700mAh)
• 2 x Smok Novo 5 pods (0.4Ω/0.8Ω dual mesh, one pre-installed)
• USB-C charging cable
• User manual

The touchscreen controls are not obvious out of the box, so a quick read of the manual is worth it.

Smok Novo 6 Ultra FAQ

Which pods fit the Smok Novo 6 Ultra?

It uses Smok Novo 5 pods only. It ships with a 0.4Ω/0.8Ω dual mesh pod, and also takes the 0.6Ω (RDTL) and 0.7Ω (MTL) Novo 5 pods. Older Novo 4 pods do not fit.

Is the Novo 6 Ultra the same as the Novo 6?

No. Both share the 1700mAh battery and 5 to 40W output, but the Ultra has a large 1.65-inch touchscreen, haptic feedback and three power modes. The base Novo 6 has a small 0.96-inch button screen.

How do I switch between MTL and RDTL?

On the included dual mesh pod, use the touchscreen to select Single Mesh Mode (0.8Ω) for a tight MTL draw, or Dual Mesh Mode (0.4Ω) for a looser RDTL draw. The airflow slider fine-tunes it further.

What e-liquid should I use?

Use 50% VG e-liquid or lower. Nic salts suit the tighter MTL pods, while 50/50 works across both draws. Avoid thick high-VG shortfills, which do not wick properly in these pods.

How long does it take to charge?

With the 1700mAh battery and 2A fast charging, it charges from empty to full in about an hour over USB-C.

Why is my pod leaking or gurgling?

Usually from overfilling or getting e-liquid into the central airflow tube. Fill at an angle down the side of the pod, do not overfill, keep the device upright, and wipe the pod base during changes. Setting the wattage too low for the pod can also cause flooding.

How long does the battery last?

Most MTL vapers get a full day from the 1700mAh battery. Heavy use or Boost mode will bring that down, so a quick top-up may be needed. Fast charging makes that painless.

Refill Pods and E-Liquid

Keep the kit topped up with Smok Novo 5 refill pods, and see the full Smok pods or more refillable pod kits to compare.