Smok Novo Axis Pod Kit

Introduction

Smok Novo Axis Pod Kit - refillable MTL/RDL pod kit, 1350mAh battery, 0.96-inch screen, three power modes, £17.99 at VOS. Best for ex-disposable users who want to see battery and puff count. Not ideal if you want the smallest, cheapest Novo: that is the Axis EZ.

The Smok Novo Axis is the 2026 flagship of the Novo range: the first Novo with a colour TFT display and selectable ECO, NOR and PWR modes. It runs top-fill Novo SLR 2.0 pods (Smok calls them Novo Core pods), with a 0.8ohm and a 0.6ohm in the box.

Key Facts

• The Smok Novo Axis has a 1350mAh built-in battery charged over USB-C.
• The Smok Novo Axis has three power modes: ECO, NOR and PWR.
• The Smok Novo Axis uses 2ml top-fill Novo SLR 2.0 (Novo Core) pods.
• The Smok Novo Axis box includes a 0.8ohm pod for MTL and a 0.6ohm pod for RDL.

Key Specs Customers Check

• Battery: 1350mAh built-in. A full day for most MTL vapers; the largest battery in any Novo.
• Charging: USB-C, cable included. Smok rates it 5V/1.2A; UK retailers quote 45 to 80 minutes, so budget an hour.
• Power modes: ECO / NOR / PWR. One click steps through them; wattage stays inside each pod's safe range.
• Pod capacity: 2ml (UK TPD). Top-fill under the mouthpiece.
• Pods in the box: 0.6ohm mesh (15 to 21W) and 0.8ohm mesh (12 to 16W). A 1.0ohm mesh (8 to 12W) and 0.6ohm dual mesh are sold separately.
• Screen: 0.96 inch TFT. Battery, mode and puff count, plus an ECO battery setting that turns animations off.
• Size: 119.5 x 25.7 x 17.6mm, 67.1g, aluminium alloy and PCTG. Six colours: Black, Bronze Gold, Malachite Blue, Platinum, Red, Sapphire Blue.

Pick Your Inhale: MTL or RDL

MTL (mouth to lung) is a tight, cigarette-like draw. RDL (restricted direct lung) is looser, straight to the lungs, with more vapour. The pod decides which:

• 0.8ohm mesh, 12 to 16W: MTL. Start here after a disposable; slider half closed, NOR mode.
• 1.0ohm mesh, 8 to 12W: tightest MTL and lowest e-liquid use. Best with 20mg nic salts.
• 0.6ohm mesh or dual mesh, 15 to 21W: RDL. Slider open, PWR mode, lower nicotine.

Key Features

• Pod-safe power modes: ECO stretches battery, PWR gives the warmest hit, neither can over-drive a pod.
• Readable colour screen: a real battery reading, the thing older Novo owners asked for most.
• Top-fill pods: flip the cap and fill without removing the pod.
• Adjustable side airflow: one slider covers tight MTL to RDL without swapping pods.
• Fire button or inhale: draw-activate like a disposable, or press for a fuller hit.
• Backwards-compatible bay: takes first-generation Novo SLR pods as well as SLR 2.0.

Pods and E-Liquid Pairing

Use 50/50 e-liquid (half VG, half PG) in every pod; thick shortfills starve the small mesh.

• 0.8ohm or 1.0ohm (MTL): 10ml Nic Salts, 10mg for under ten cigarettes a day, 20mg for a pack a day.
• 0.6ohm (RDL): 50/50 at 3mg to 10mg; 20mg is too harsh at 21W.
• Avoid: heavily sweetened liquids; they gunk the mesh in days.

Battery, Pod Life and Running Cost

Expect a full day on the 0.8ohm pod, most of a day on the 0.6ohm in PWR. UK retailers advise a new pod about every week. For a 10ml-a-week vaper, a 10ml nic salt at around £4 plus one pod at £2.33 (£6.99 for three) is about £6.30 a week. From 1 October 2026, UK Vaping Products Duty adds £2.20 to every 10ml bottle, so budget nearer £8.50 a week after that, still under a prefilled pod habit at £10 to £12.

Compatibility: Which Pods Fit

SLR 2.0 pods in 0.6ohm mesh, 0.6ohm dual mesh, 0.8ohm and 1.0ohm. UK retailers also list first-generation Novo SLR and Novo 2-family pods as compatible. Novo 4, Novo 5 and Novo 6 pods do not fit. Versus the Novo Axis EZ, the Axis has a 1350mAh cell (EZ: 1100mAh), a screen instead of an LED, and selectable modes instead of auto-only; both use the same pods. Spares: Smok pods.

Price Comparison

As of September 2026, the kit is £18.95 at Vape Superstore, £18.99 at Vape UK and £22.99 at Vape Club; VOS is £17.99. Against the Smok Novo 6 Ultra at £19.99, you get the screen and modes for £2 less.

Best Colours

Black and Malachite Blue were the first UK stock wave: the safe pick for discreet pocket carry or an ex-smoker wanting a classic look. Bronze Gold and Platinum suit anyone who wants the screen to stand out; Red and Sapphire Blue are the high-visibility choices.

How to Set Up

1. Press the button five times to turn on.
2. Open the top-fill cap on the 0.8ohm pod and fill with 50/50 e-liquid to just below the line.
3. Close the cap and wait five minutes so the mesh soaks.
4. Slider half closed, mode on NOR, vape.

How to Make It Last Longer

• Never fire with e-liquid below the coil window; dry firing kills mesh instantly.
• Stick to 50/50 with low sweetener to get past a week per pod.
• Charge before the screen reads under 10 percent.
• Wipe the pod contacts weekly to stop condensation misfires.

What's in the Box

• 1 x Smok Novo Axis device
• 1 x 0.8ohm Novo SLR 2.0 pod (pre-installed)
• 1 x 0.6ohm Novo SLR 2.0 pod
• 1 x USB-C cable
• 1 x user manual and pod compatibility card

Genuine Stock and Trust

Every Smok kit at VOS comes from the UK distributor: authentic UK stock, TPD 2ml pods, never grey import. VOS holds a 4.5 star rating across more than 7,600 verified reviews.

FAQ

How do I change the settings on the Novo Axis?

One click switches power mode (ECO, NOR, PWR). Three clicks open the menu for screen theme, ECO battery mode and puff-counter reset. Five clicks turn it on or off.

Is the Novo Axis good for MTL vaping?

Yes. Fit the 0.8ohm or 1.0ohm pod, close the slider most of the way and use NOR or ECO for a tight, cigarette-like draw with 10mg or 20mg nic salts.

Do old Novo pods fit the Novo Axis?

First-generation Novo SLR and Novo 2-family pods fit according to UK retailers; SLR 2.0 is the intended pod. Novo 4, 5 and 6 pods do not fit.

How do you refill a Novo Axis pod?

1. Lift the top-fill cap on the mouthpiece.
2. Fill with 50/50 e-liquid to just below the max line.
3. Close the cap; wait five minutes on a new pod, one minute on a used pod.

Why does my Novo Axis taste burnt?

Almost always an unprimed or dry pod. Fill, wait five minutes, never fire below the coil window, and use 50/50 liquid.

Should I buy the Novo Axis or the Novo Axis EZ?

The Axis for the bigger battery, screen and power modes; the EZ if you want the lightest auto-draw and never plan to adjust anything. Same SLR 2.0 pods in both.

Does the October 2026 vape duty change the price of this kit?

No. The duty is on e-liquid, not hardware. Running cost on 10ml a week rises by about £2.20, and a refillable kit still costs less per week than prefilled pods.