
by Aspire
No reviews yet — be the firstA zinc alloy MTL pod kit with a 1500mAh battery, three power modes and a five-resistance pod system. One of the tidiest refillable builds Aspire has shipped.
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Written and fact-checked by the VapeCity team · Updated June 2026
Aspire built a significant chunk of the vaping world as we know it. The PockeX started the affordable MTL category. The Nautilus tank taught a generation of ex-smokers that a proper coil did not have to cost a fortune. The Loomix applies that same philosophy to a pod kit: zinc alloy body, a three-mode ASP chipset, a 1500mAh battery and a top-fill pod system that takes under a minute to refill. No groundbreaking gimmick, just the fundamentals done properly at a price that does not ask you to think about it.

Refillable pod kits at the £10 to £15 mark tend to look identical and feel hollow. The Loomix does not. The leather-style grip panel gives it a different texture in the hand and at 65 grams the zinc alloy chassis has a weight that communicates quality without being cumbersome. It handles nic salts without complaint, charges from empty in under an hour, and with the right pod in it covers everything from a cigarette-tight MTL draw to a slightly more open session. Browse the full Aspire range or read on for everything you need to know before you buy.
The 0.8ohm pod comes pre-installed in the device. You only need to fill it before the first use. Here is the full process from box to first puff.
The 1500mAh battery is the standout figure for a kit at this size and price. Most compact pod kits in the same bracket carry 800mAh to 1000mAh. The Loomix carries fifty percent more capacity, which means a moderate vaper gets through the day without hunting for a cable, and a heavier vaper is not checking the charge level by two in the afternoon.
Charging is via USB-C at 5V/2A. From flat, the device reaches a full charge in roughly 55 minutes. Not instant, but quick enough to top up at lunch and run the rest of the day without anxiety. The discreet LED display shows battery level so you always know where you stand without having to guess or pull the pod to check.
Three power modes change what the battery does for you depending on the situation. Smart mode is the default and the best all-round choice: the ASP chipset reads the resistance of the installed pod and sets wattage automatically to deliver consistent vapour without any input from you. It is the mode to leave active in most situations. Eco mode deliberately lowers output to preserve battery life and extend the life of your e-liquid, genuinely useful if you are travelling light and need the kit to stretch through a long day without a top-up. Max mode opens the device to its full 27W ceiling, producing denser vapour and a marginally warmer draw. Cycling between them takes three clicks.
A practical note for vapers who burn through coils quickly: Eco mode slows coil degradation noticeably because lower wattage means lower operating temperature and that means the cotton chars more slowly. The difference on pod lifespan is worth the three button clicks if you find yourself replacing pods weekly.

The kit ships with an 0.8ohm mesh pod pre-installed. That is the correct starting point for most nic salt vapers: warm enough to deliver flavour properly, tight enough to provide a satisfying throat hit on a 10mg or 20mg salt. It runs in Smart mode without adjustment and behaves well with the airflow set anywhere from half to fully open.
Replacement Aspire Loomix pods are available in five resistance options. The 0.4ohm is for restricted direct-to-lung vaping: more airflow, bigger vapour production, better suited to lower-strength free-base e-liquids than high-milligram salts. The 0.6ohm sits at the crossover between styles. The 0.8ohm and 1.0ohm are both MTL-first, with the 1.0ohm producing a cooler, slightly narrower draw. The 1.2ohm is the tightest option on the range and suits anyone who wants the closest feel to a cigarette draw that the Loomix can deliver.
E-liquid compatibility matters with this device. Use 50/50 ratio e-liquids or nicotine salts with all pods 0.6ohm and above. High-VG shortfills do not wick fast enough through the tighter pod designs: the cotton dries before the liquid can saturate it, producing a dry hit and cutting the pod's lifespan significantly. If you want to run a high-VG blend, step to the 0.4ohm pod where the wider wicking ports accommodate thicker liquid. For most people buying a Loomix, nic salts through the 0.8ohm is the intended use and the best result.
All pods hold 2ml of e-liquid. The top-fill design works with the pod either in or out of the device, though removing it first makes for a tidier fill. Aspire recommends the five to ten minute prime time before the first use of any new pod, regardless of the resistance.

At the ten to fifteen pound price point the competition is real. The Loomix sits alongside the XROS 3 Nano, the Caliburn G3 and, within the Aspire family, the Minican 3 Pro. Here is how they compare honestly.
Against the XROS 3 Nano: the Loomix wins on battery by a wide margin (1500mAh versus 800mAh) and loses on portability (the Nano is thinner and lighter). If running out of charge is your main concern, the Loomix is the clear answer. If you pocket-carry everywhere and want the slimmest possible profile, the Nano holds the advantage.
Against the Caliburn G3: both are zinc alloy MTL kits, both competent at this price. The Caliburn G3 carries a slightly larger 2.5ml pod and a higher wattage ceiling on certain coil options. The Loomix has the three-mode system and charges faster. They are closely matched; coil availability and personal preference will determine which becomes the long-term pick.
Against the Aspire Minican 3 Pro: same brand, different brief. The Minican 3 Pro is draw-activated with a fixed output and a simpler coil range, designed for zero-faff operation. The Loomix adds a fire button, three power modes, adjustable airflow and the full five-resistance pod spread. Choose the Minican 3 Pro if you want simplicity above all else. Choose the Loomix if you want a system you can actually tune.
The Loomix is not a device built around one headline feature. It is a collection of sensible decisions executed to a standard above the price: a zinc alloy chassis with a leather-style grip that actually feels different in the hand; a battery large enough to run all day without anxiety; a chipset that removes decisions with Smart mode while still offering real customisation in Eco and Max; and a five-resistance pod lineup that covers MTL, tight MTL and restricted DTL without requiring any additional purchases at the outset. The 0.8ohm pod and Smart mode combination is genuinely the right answer for most newcomers. The headroom to experiment is there when you want it.
The good
The catch
| Battery | 1500mAh built-in |
|---|---|
| Output | 5-27W |
| Charging | USB-C 5V/2A, approx. 55 min |
| Pod capacity | 2ml |
| Fill method | Top-fill |
| Pre-installed coil | 0.8ohm mesh |
| Coil range | 0.4 / 0.6 / 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2ohm |
| Power modes | Smart / Eco / Max |
| Activation | Draw-activated + button |
| Airflow | Adjustable side slider |
| Display | Discreet LED |
| Body material | Zinc alloy with leather-style grip |
| Dimensions | 109 x 25.8 x 15mm |
| Weight | 65g |
| Colours | Gunmetal / Midnight Black / Pearl White / Purple Gold |
| Best e-liquid | 50/50 or nic salts (avoid high-VG) |
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| Standard UK delivery2–3 working days | £2.99 |
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| Next-day deliveryorder before 3pm, Mon–Fri | £5.99 |
| Orders over £200free standard UK delivery | Free |
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