Gold Bar Apollo 20K AIO Kit
by Gold Bar
No reviews yet — be the firstThe Gold Bar Apollo 20K: a rechargeable AIO device capable of up to 20,000 puffs. Comes with a 2ml hyper mesh coil tank and 5ml refill containers. Compact boxy design, 1000mAh, USB-C. Ten flavours in 20mg nic salt.
Blue Raspberry · 20mg
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Written and fact-checked by the VapeCity team · Updated June 2026
What is the Gold Bar Apollo 20K?
The Gold Bar Apollo 20K is the brand's high-capacity AIO (all-in-one) rechargeable kit. AIO in this context means the battery, the tank, and the refill system all sit in one compact boxy unit rather than in separate parts that clip together. The form factor is distinctly different from the taller, bar-style Gold Bar devices: the Apollo is wider and shorter, closer in shape to a thumb drive or a miniature power bank.
The 20K puff count comes from a refillable tank approach. Inside the pack, you get the battery body, one 2ml prefilled tank and coil unit, and 5ml refill containers. You vape until the 2ml tank runs dry, then refill it from the 5ml container. The tank is designed to take multiple refills before the coil needs replacing, and the manufacturer quotes up to six refills per tank lifetime, which is where the 20,000 puff total comes from. Additional refill containers are sold separately for when your starter supply runs out.
That puts the Apollo in a different category from the Gold Bar XL and the Gold Bar Pod System. Both of those are pod-swap systems where the coil lives inside a prefilled pod you replace wholesale. The Apollo keeps the coil in the device tank and refills the liquid separately. This can mean better cost-per-puff over a long run but requires a bit more active engagement than a simple pod swap.
- Up to 20,000 puffs from one device through a refillable 2ml tank/coil with 5ml refill containers.
- Hyper Mesh Coil for consistent, full-flavoured vapour from first puff to last.
- 1000mAh rechargeable battery with USB-C charging.
- Compact AIO form factor: boxy gold and black build, draws comparisons to a mini power bank.
- Draw-activated. No buttons, no settings. Inhale and the device fires.
- Child-safe cover on each refill container as standard.
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How does the Gold Bar Apollo 20K refill system work?
The Apollo 20K has three main components: the battery body, the 2ml tank and coil unit, and the 5ml refill container. The tank/coil clicks into the top of the battery body. The refill container is a separate piece you use to top up the tank when it runs empty.
Here is the distinction from auto-refill pod systems like the XL: on the Apollo, you actively refill the tank yourself. When vapour production drops and the liquid level in the 2ml tank is low, you open the refill container and pour or squeeze the e-liquid in. The tank accepts the fill and you carry on vaping. There is no auto-feed mechanism; the 5ml container is a topup vessel rather than a continuously feeding reservoir.
The 2ml tank contains the Hyper Mesh Coil that heats the e-liquid. This coil is designed to last through up to six full refills before it needs replacing, with "replacing" meaning swapping out the entire tank/coil unit for a new one. Six 5ml refills plus the initial 2ml fill accounts for roughly 32ml of e-liquid per tank lifetime. At typical nic salt vaping rates, that maths out to the quoted 20,000 puffs over a tank's working life.
The child-safe cover on the refill container is a cap design that requires deliberate pressure and turning to open. It prevents accidental spillage and meets the childproofing requirements for nicotine-containing products under UK packaging rules. If you are decanting e-liquid in a hurry, the cap is the main friction point; once you are used to it, it opens in a second.
Battery, design, and charging
The 1000mAh battery sits between the Pod System's 500mAh and the XL's 1200mAh in terms of capacity. It is not the largest cell Gold Bar puts in a device, but it is proportioned for the Apollo's compact boxy build. Most vapers at moderate usage get through a full day without recharging, though the Apollo's liquid-to-battery capacity ratio means you will likely need to top up the tank more than once before the battery needs plugging in.
Charging is via USB-C on the base of the device, the same standard used across all rechargeable Gold Bar products. The cable is not included in the box. A standard 5W charger will fill the 1000mAh cell in roughly an hour to ninety minutes. The device can sit flat on a desk while charging thanks to the boxy form factor, which is a small practical advantage over slimmer pod kits that tip over if left standing.
The build quality of the Apollo leans into the brand's gold and black aesthetic. The lower body is a polished gold-finish panel with the Apollo by Gold Bar diamond logo embossed on it. The upper section, where the tank and pod connectors sit, is matte black. The contrast is deliberate and consistent with the rest of the Gold Bar product family. It is a compact device but it does not feel lightweight in the hand.
Unlike the Pod System, which has no battery indicator, the Apollo does include an LED indicator so you know when the charge is running low. This follows the same pattern as the Gold Bar XL and is a welcome addition for any device you are relying on for extended use.
Gold Bar Apollo 20K flavours: all 10 options
Ten flavours is a tighter range than most other Gold Bar products, but the Apollo's selection covers the brand's core strengths. Fruit ices dominate, with a couple of sherbet and fizzy options and one standalone mint. There are no tobacco options in the Apollo lineup.
Ice and cooling
Watermelon Ice
The Gold Bar signature. Clean watermelon with strong menthol exhale. Consistently top of the range.
Pineapple Ice
Sharp tropical pineapple with a cold finish. Less sweet than some pineapple-forward vapes.
Spearmint
Soft, clean mint. Less aggressive than full menthol; works as an all-day option.
Fruit and tropical
Summer Berries
Blended mixed berry without ice. Soft and slightly jammy. A reliable all-dayer.
Lemon Lime
Citrus and bright without ice. Zingy and clean.
Pineapple Watermelon Lemonade
Three fruits blended. The pineapple and watermelon share space with a tart lemonade base.
Sweet and fizzy
Blue Raspberry
Candy-style blue raspberry without cooling. Sweet, tart, and immediately recognisable.
Cherry Fizz
Cherry with a carbonated quality on the inhale. One of the range's more distinctive picks.
Sour Apple
Sharp green apple with a face-puckering tartness. Good if you want something that bites back.
Pink Burst
Soft pink candy flavour. Sweeter and softer than the Blue Raspberry, closer to bubblegum territory.
How to set up and use the Gold Bar Apollo 20K
The first setup is slightly more involved than a pod swap, but straightforward once done.
- 1Remove the battery body, 2ml tank/coil unit, and 5ml refill container from the pack.
- 2Insert the 2ml tank/coil into the top of the battery body. It should click firmly into place.
- 3The tank comes prefilled from the factory. Leave it to sit for 60 seconds before your first draw so the coil absorbs the liquid.
- 4Inhale through the mouthpiece. The device fires automatically on the draw.
- 5When vapour production drops noticeably, the 2ml tank is running low. Open the child-safe cap on the 5ml refill container (press down and twist) and add e-liquid to the tank through the fill port.
- 6Replace the cap on the refill container after each fill. When the refill container is empty and the tank is due for another refill, use a fresh refill container. After 5-6 refills, swap the entire tank/coil unit for a new one.
- 7Charge the battery via USB-C whenever the LED indicator signals low power.
Is the Gold Bar Apollo 20K worth it?
The Apollo 20K is the right choice if you want the highest puff count in the Gold Bar range without going to a traditional refillable vape kit. At up to 20,000 puffs per tank lifetime, it outlasts the Gold Bar XL on pure endurance. The Hyper Mesh Coil, combined with the ability to refill rather than bin the whole tank, also brings the ongoing running cost below most pod-swap systems once the initial kit is paid for.
The tradeoff versus the XL is engagement. The XL auto-refills the pod from its 10ml reservoir; you never actively refill anything. The Apollo requires you to notice when the tank is low and manually top it up from the 5ml container. It is a minor task but it is more frequent than a pod swap. The tighter flavour selection (10 versus 15 on the XL) is also a limit if you want variety.
Compared to the Gold Bar Pod System at £10.99, the Apollo is more expensive upfront but considerably more economical over the long run for a heavy vaper. If you are going through two or three pods a week on the Pod System, the Apollo's refill-based model starts to pay back quickly. For a light or occasional vaper, the Pod System's lower entry price makes more sense.
The good
- Up to 20,000 puffs per tank - highest in the Gold Bar range
- Hyper Mesh Coil survives 6 refills for consistent flavour throughout
- Compact AIO boxy design is pocketable despite the capacity
- LED battery indicator included
- USB-C charging from any standard cable
The catch
- Active refilling required; less hands-off than the Gold Bar XL
- No tobacco flavours in the Apollo range
- Child-safe refill cap adds a step each time you top up
- Higher upfront cost than pod-swap devices
Gold Bar Apollo 20K vs Gold Bar XL vs Gold Bar Pod System
Three rechargeable Gold Bar options at three different price points and capacity levels.
| Option | Puffs | Refilling | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Bar Apollo 20K | Up to 20,000 per tank | Manual topup from 5ml refill container | Heavy vapers wanting maximum longevity |
| Gold Bar XL | Up to 10,000 per kit | Auto-refill pod from 10ml container | Daily vapers who want minimum interruption |
| Gold Bar Pod System | 600 per pod | Swap the 2ml prefilled pod | Lighter vapers, lower upfront cost |
What’s in the kit
- 1 x Gold Bar Apollo 20K battery body (1000mAh)
- 1 x 2ml prefilled tank and coil unit in chosen flavour
- 1 x 5ml refill container in chosen flavour
- User manual
Specifications
| Total puffs | Up to 20,000 per tank lifetime |
|---|---|
| Puffs per refill | Approx. 3,300 per 5ml refill |
| Nicotine | 20mg (2%) nicotine salt |
| Tank capacity | 2ml (TPD-compliant) |
| Refill container | 5ml per container |
| Refills per tank | Up to 6 before coil replacement |
| Coil | Hyper Mesh Coil (in 2ml tank unit) |
| Battery | 1000mAh, rechargeable, USB-C |
| Activation | Draw-activated, no button |
| Style | MTL / RDL |
| Flavours | 10 |
| Compliance | UK TPD-compliant |
Frequently asked questions
How many puffs does the Gold Bar Apollo 20K give?
Up to 20,000 puffs over the lifetime of one tank/coil unit. The 20K figure assumes you refill the 2ml tank around 6 times using 5ml refill containers before replacing the coil. Actual puff count depends on draw length and frequency.
How do you refill the Gold Bar Apollo 20K?
When the 2ml tank runs low, open the child-safe cap on the 5ml refill container (press and twist), and top up the tank through the fill port on the tank unit. Replace the cap after each fill. A full 5ml container will refill the 2ml tank approximately twice, giving you around 3,000 puffs per container.
What is the difference between the Apollo and the Gold Bar XL?
The Apollo uses a compact boxy AIO design where you manually refill the 2ml tank from a 5ml container, with up to 6 refills per coil lifetime giving 20,000 puffs total. The XL uses an auto-refill pod system that feeds the 2ml pod automatically from a 10ml container for up to 10,000 puffs. The Apollo is better value long-term for heavy vapers; the XL requires less active management per session.
What nicotine strength is the Gold Bar Apollo 20K?
All Apollo flavours are 20mg (2%) nicotine salt. There is no lower strength option in the Apollo range.
When do I replace the tank/coil on the Gold Bar Apollo?
The 2ml tank/coil unit is designed to last through approximately 6 refills from 5ml containers. After that, you should replace the tank/coil unit to maintain vapour quality and flavour. You can buy replacement tank/coil units separately, which lets you keep using the same battery body.
Does the Gold Bar Apollo 20K have a battery indicator?
Yes. Unlike the basic Gold Bar Pod System, the Apollo has an LED battery indicator on the device body to show you charge level.
What flavours does the Gold Bar Apollo 20K come in?
Ten flavours: Blue Raspberry, Cherry Fizz, Lemon Lime, Pineapple Ice, Pineapple Watermelon Lemonade, Pink Burst, Sour Apple, Spearmint, Summer Berries, and Watermelon Ice.
Does the Gold Bar Apollo 20K come with a USB-C cable?
No. The cable is not included in the starter kit. Any standard USB-C cable you own will work with the 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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