Pods and ongoing cost

The kit price is a one-off. What you’ll actually spend most money on is replacement pods — and this is where OXVA pulls ahead significantly.

OXVA’s V3 pods at £5.99 for a 3-pack work out to around £2 each, and the Pod + Stainless Steel variants last notably longer with heavier juices. Voopoo’s VP Coil system isn’t interchangeable with their older PnP coils, which can catch out existing Voopoo users expecting backward compatibility.

One practical advantage: OXVA EZ pods have a 2ml fill window you can read visually, making it easier to see when you’re running low without having to shake the pod.

Which is easier to use?

Both kits are genuinely beginner-friendly, but there are real differences worth knowing:

• Top-fill vs side-fill: The OXVA Pro 3 uses a top-fill design — pull out the pod, flip open the cap, fill from the top. The Voopoo Argus Pod 2 uses a side-fill slot. Top-fill is less likely to get messy in a pocket or bag.
• Screen information: The Pro 3’s OLED shows puff count, coil resistance, and battery voltage at a glance. The Voopoo uses a simple LED ring — less information, which some beginners actually prefer.
• Pod selection complexity: OXVA’s three pod options (V3 for standard, EZ for convenience, Stainless for longevity) can overwhelm total beginners. Voopoo keeps it simpler. That said, all OXVA pods work the same way once you pick one.
• Button vs draw: Both kits use a fire button (not draw-activated). Same learning curve — one button, fire to vape.

Verdict on ease of use: roughly equal for most people, with a slight edge to Voopoo if you want zero decisions about pods. OXVA wins on day-to-day convenience with top-fill.

What do UK vapers prefer?

Voopoo has been a dominant name in the UK vape market for several years, with wide high-street distribution through chains like Vapestore, Vaporized, and independent shops. Brand recognition is genuinely higher for most casual buyers walking into a shop.

However, the online picture is shifting. On UK vaping communities including r/UKVaping and popular Discord servers, OXVA — particularly the XLIM Pro series — comes up frequently as a recommended upgrade from lower-end devices. The Pulse System (on the Pro 3) is specifically cited as solving the common complaint that pod flavour degrades too quickly as the coil ages.

Voopoo’s Argus Pod 2 scores well for build quality and is a solid device — but the consensus from experienced UK vapers is that OXVA offers better value at the £25–£30 price point for daily use, particularly for people who go through pods quickly.

If brand confidence matters and you’re buying in-store for the first time, Voopoo is the safer pick simply because more shop staff will know it. For online buyers who’ve done the research, OXVA wins consistently.