Higo Prefilled Pod Kits UK

About Higo: prefilled pods after the disposable ban

The UK ban on single-use disposable vapes came into force in June 2025. Higo had been building prefilled pod systems ahead of that date, and the brand's range is clearly designed for the people who were using disposable bars and needed a rechargeable replacement that felt similar to use.

The core proposition is the same as a disposable: pre-filled with 20mg nicotine salt e-liquid, inhale-activated, no buttons, no coil maintenance, no manual filling. The difference is that when the pod runs out, you replace the pod rather than the whole device. The battery recharges via USB-C. The net result is less waste and lower ongoing cost per puff.

Higo's device range runs from the compact Krystal Pro 600 (which works like a small disposable bar in form factor) through the BB 4000 (a more substantial mid-range device) up to the Krystal Max 7500 (which uses the dual-chamber refill system to dramatically extend pod life). The Alfa Pro 25K sits at the top of the range for vapers who want maximum time between pod replacements.

Higo device range: specs at a glance

The four main Higo devices, from most compact to highest capacity.

All Higo devices are MTL (mouth-to-lung), draw-activated, and TPD compliant. Replacement pods are available for each device; pods are not cross-compatible between models.

How the Higo Krystal Max 7500 dual-chamber system works

The Krystal Max is the device most people ask about because the 7,500 puff figure seems high for a prefilled pod setup. The mechanism that makes this work is the dual-chamber design: the active pod holds 2ml of e-liquid (the amount you're actually vaping from), and it is automatically topped up from a separate 10ml refill container that slots into the device body.

In practical terms, this means you're never running on the 2ml pod alone. As the active pod depletes, it draws from the 10ml reservoir, which gives you the equivalent of multiple standard pods before anything needs replacing. An LCD screen on the device shows the battery level so you know when to plug in, and the transparent refill container lets you see how much liquid is left.

When the 10ml reservoir is empty, you replace the entire pod unit (which includes both the 2ml active pod and the 10ml refill container). Replacement Krystal Max pods are sold separately at VapeCity and are available in the same 20 flavours as the starter kit.

The USB-C fast charging takes around 30 minutes to reach full battery. This is relevant if you use it as a daily device: a short charge over lunch restores full battery, compared to some larger vaping devices that can take 90 minutes or more to charge.

Higo flavours: what the range covers

The Krystal Max 7500 is available in 20 flavours, which gives you a reasonable sense of where Higo's flavour map sits. The list is dominated by fruit and fruit-ice combinations: Banana Ice, Blueberry Sour Raspberry, Cola Ice, Fizzy Cherry Cola, Fruit Gum, Grape, Lemon and Lime, Mixed Berries, Orange Lemonade, Pineapple Ice, Pink Lemonade, Rainbow Candy, Strawberry Burst, Strawberry Raspberry Cherry Ice, Watermelon Ice.

The two Huba Huba variants (plain Watermelon and Watermelon Ice) reference a sweet, syrupy watermelon flavour character rather than a straightforward fresh watermelon. Fruit Gum is a confectionery fruit-mix rather than a specific fruit, and Rainbow Candy sits in the same candy direction. Menthol is the only pure cooling option without a fruit base.

The BB 4000 pod range overlaps significantly with the Krystal Max flavour list but also carries some different options including Strawberry Kiwi, Summer Dream, Fresh Ice Mint and Cherry Berries. The Krystal Pro 600 has a more limited flavour list, with Lemon and Lime and Watermelon Ice as confirmed options.

All Higo e-liquids are 20mg nicotine salt in 50/50 VG/PG, designed for the MTL draw style that these devices deliver. The flavour profile and nicotine delivery are directly comparable to what people were getting from single-use bar vapes in the same flavour categories.

Higo vs the alternatives: how it compares to other prefilled pod systems

The prefilled pod kit category has become significantly more competitive since the disposable ban. Elf Bar, Lost Mary and SKE Crystal all produce their own rechargeable prefilled pod systems in addition to the original disposable versions. The Higo Krystal range is a direct competitor to these: same operating principle, same 20mg nic salt format, similar flavour lists.

The differentiation for Higo is primarily in the Krystal Max 7500 design. The dual-chamber refill system sets it apart from most pod kits in the category, which use standard 2ml pods that need replacing every 600-800 puffs. The 7,500 puff count per pod change is genuinely unusual at this price point and reduces the number of pod purchases required over time.

The BB 4000 sits in more standard territory: a 4,000-puff rechargeable pod device, similar in design and operation to the Lost Mary BM4000 or comparable offerings from other brands. At this spec level, the main comparison points are flavour selection, pod price and device build quality rather than technical differentiation.

Independent reviewers have listed the Higo BB 4000 among the prefilled pod kits worth considering as a post-ban disposable replacement, noting the flavour delivery as consistent with what users expect from this format.

Which Higo device?

The right Higo device depends on how much you vape and how often you want to replace the pod.

Buying Higo at VapeCity

We stock the Higo Krystal Pro 600, Krystal Max 7500, BB 4000 and Krystal Limited Edition kits and replacement pods. Devices and pods ship together or separately depending on your order. All sold by the pack with all prices.

If you're comparing Higo against other prefilled pod systems, prefilled rechargeable pod kits covers the full range at VapeCity across all brands. For the e-liquid side of things, nic salts covers loose 10ml bottles if you prefer a refillable kit instead.