Aspire Gotek X3 Pod Kit
by Aspire
No reviews yet — be the firstThe Aspire Gotek X3: Aspire's budget pod kit at £8.99. An 800mAh battery, a 1.0ohm tight MTL draw and an easy side-fill 2ml pod, in seven colours.
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Written and fact-checked by the VapeCity team · Updated June 2026
What is the Aspire Gotek X3 Pod Kit?
The Gotek X3 is the way into the family. At £8.99 it goes head to head with disposables on the upfront price while giving you the long-run savings of a refillable, which is a rare combination at this end of the shelf. The low price does not buy you a fiddlier device either: same draw-activated, no-button operation as the rest of the line, same side-fill pod, so there is nothing to figure out beyond filling it and charging it.
Seven colours (Black, Blue, Cyan, Green, Orange, Pink and Purple) give it more personality than the usual one-shade budget kit. The 1.0ohm coil and 800mAh battery are what place it in the range: the smallest and cheapest Gotek, with a tight, cool draw that suits a smoker making the switch. Want more battery and warmth? The Gotek X 2 is the next rung; the Gotek Pro tops it. The whole lot lives on the Aspire vape kits page.
- One of the cheapest complete pod kits going at £8.99.
- 1.0ohm coil for a cooler, tighter, cigarette-like MTL draw.
- Side-fill 2ml pod tops up without leaving the device.
- Draw-activated with USB-C, so nothing to set or learn.
- Seven colours, more variety than most budget kits manage.
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Gotek X3 vs Gotek X 2: what is the difference?
The Gotek X 2 sits a step up and costs £4 more, so it is worth knowing what the extra buys. Battery first: 1000mAh on the X 2 against 800mAh on the X3, roughly a fifth more per charge. For a moderate vaper that is neither here nor there, since both cover most of a day; for a heavy user, the X 2 is the safer bet.
The bigger difference is the coil. The X3 runs 1.0ohm, the X 2 a 0.8ohm mesh. Lower resistance runs warmer and throws more vapour, so the X 2 gives a warmer, fuller MTL draw. The X3 at 1.0ohm pulls cooler and tighter, which plenty of people prefer because it feels closer to a cigarette. Neither wins outright. It comes down to whether you want warmth and cloud (X 2) or a cool, restrained draw (X3).
Who is the Aspire Gotek X3 best for?
Three buyers, really. First, switchers who want something that feels like a cigarette: the tight 1.0ohm draw and cooler vapour are closer to the real thing than warmer 0.8ohm or sub-ohm setups. Second, anyone trying a refillable for the first time who is not ready to spend more than a packet of cigarettes. At £8.99 there is almost nothing to lose.
Third, it makes a cracking backup. Lose your main vape, leave it at home, or run it flat, and a charged X3 in a drawer or bag bails you out for next to nothing. It is slim enough to add no real bulk, and the seven colours make it easy to tell apart from your everyday device, or to keep one at home and one at work. When the pod eventually tires, the Aspire replacement pods range has you covered.
How to set up and fill the Gotek X3
Pack to first puff in a couple of minutes. The one rule worth obeying is letting a fresh pod soak.
- 1Click the pod into the device until it seats.
- 2Open the side-fill port, drip your e-liquid down the inside wall, and fill to just below the top.
- 3Close the port and stand a fresh pod upright for three to five minutes to wick.
- 4Just inhale. It fires on the draw, so there is no button.
- 5Charge over USB-C when the battery runs low.
Gotek X3 not firing or tasting burnt?
Almost every issue is a pod that needs soaking, a flat battery, or contacts that want a wipe. None of it spells a dead device.
Nothing happens on the draw
Charge it, check the pod is clicked fully home, and let a fresh pod soak a minute before pulling on it.
Burnt or harsh taste
Usually a pod vaped before it wicked, or one run low. Soak new pods and keep the pod topped up rather than dry.
Leaking or gurgling
Do not overfill past the line, keep liquid off the central tube, and wipe the contacts if any creeps down.
Battery dies too soon
The 800mAh cell suits lighter use. If you are a heavier vaper, the Gotek X 2 or Pro carries more.
The good
- Cheapest way into a refillable, at £8.99
- Tight, cool, cigarette-like 1.0ohm draw
- Dead simple, draw-activated, USB-C
- Seven colours to choose from
- Slim enough to make a perfect backup
The catch
- 800mAh battery is the smallest of the bigger Goteks
- Coil built into the pod, so you swap the whole pod
- 2ml pod means more frequent refills
The seven colour options
The X3 comes in Black, Blue, Cyan, Green, Orange, Pink and Purple, which is generous for a kit at this price. Black is the discreet pick; the brighter shades make it easy to spot in a bag or to tell two devices apart.
It is all cosmetic. Every colour carries the same 800mAh battery, 1.0ohm coil and side-fill pod, so choose on looks and nothing else. Compared with the metallic-only Gotek Pro, the X3 is the one for a bit of colour on a budget.
What’s in the kit
- 1 × Aspire Gotek X3 device
- 1 × 2ml side-fill pod (1.0ohm)
- 1 × USB-C charging cable
Specifications
| Brand | Aspire |
|---|---|
| Battery | 800mAh |
| Coil resistance | 1.0ohm |
| Pod capacity | 2ml |
| Fill type | Side-fill |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Activation | Draw-activated, no buttons |
| Colours | Black, Blue, Cyan, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple |
| Price | £8.99 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Aspire Gotek X3 good for a first-time vaper?
It is one of the best entry options around. No buttons, no settings: you fill the pod through the side port, click it on and draw. The 1.0ohm coil gives a tight, cigarette-like draw that makes the switch from smoking feel natural rather than alien.
What e-liquid works best in the Gotek X3?
The 1.0ohm coil pairs well with nic salts at 10mg or 20mg, or a standard 50/50 freebase. The tight draw and cooler coil suit salt nicotine, which stays smooth at this resistance. Steer clear of high-VG liquids above 60 to 70%, as they are too thick to wick properly here.
How does the Gotek X3 battery compare to the X 2?
The X3 has 800mAh against the X 2's 1000mAh. In practice the X3 suits light-to-moderate vapers getting through a pod or less a day. Heavier users who would rather not carry a cable will find the X 2's bigger battery more dependable all day.
Is the Gotek X3 refillable?
Yes. The 2ml pod arrives empty and you fill it yourself through the side port, then replace the pod when the built-in coil fades after a week or two. It is not a prefilled or disposable device.
Delivery
| Standard UK delivery2–3 working days | £2.99 |
|---|---|
| Next-day deliveryorder before 3pm, Mon–Fri | £5.99 |
| Orders over £40free standard UK delivery | Free |
Order before 3pm and we dispatch the same working day. Everything ships in plain, discreet packaging from UK stock, and it’s all TPD-compliant.
Returns
You have a 14-day right to cancel online orders. Because e-liquids, pods, disposables and pouches are sealed for hygiene, change-of-mind returns are accepted only when the item is unused and in its original, unopened packaging — opened or used products can’t be refunded. Anything faulty, damaged or incorrectly supplied is fully covered under the Consumer Rights Act, return postage on us.
Full details on our returns & refund policy page.
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