At a glance: Choose this if you want adjustable wattage, an airflow ring and a screen in a compact pod kit.
A screen on something this small
The Novo 5 supports both draw activation and fire-button activation.
The Novo 5 lists adjustable 5–30W output, a screen and resistance readout. These support checks of the fitted pod and selected settings; a readout alone does not identify why flavour has changed.
The screen reports settings and resistance, which can help you check the fitted pod and operating power. A poor taste can have several causes; the readout alone does not diagnose a faulty wick or explain why users stop using refillables.
The pod is the coil, so buy pods not coils
There is no separate coil for this device. The mesh is sealed inside the pod, and when it goes, the pod goes with it. The replacement is the SMOK Novo 5 Replacement Pods pack, which arrives at 0.7 ohm, the same resistance the kit ships with.
SMOK reversed their own architecture here. The Novo 4 used an empty pod with a separate LP1 coil pushed into it; the Novo 5 does not. Nothing from a Novo 4 fits a Novo 5, and if you are upgrading from one, your existing coils and pods are for the older device.
The airflow ring, and why to start it closed
A ring at the base rotates to open and close the air inlet. Closed, this is a tight cigarette-like draw; fully open on a lower-resistance pod, it loosens towards something restricted but airy.
Adjust the Novo 5 airflow ring to your preferred draw and use a supported wattage for the fitted pod. Follow the device and pod instructions when setting up.
The liquid a 0.7 ohm pod wants
Use a suitable 50/50 liquid with the compatible Novo 5 pod and select nicotine concentration separately. Freebase and nicotine salt describe formulation, not VG/PG ratio. Follow the exact fitted pod’s operating band.
For something you refill this often, the 30ml bottles make more sense than the small ones. Nasty Burst Nic Salt 30ml and Nasty Salts 30ml are both on the Nicotine Salts shelf, at strengths meant for pods, not for mods. If you are new to refilling, buy one 10ml bottle before you commit to thirty.
Power and charging
The Novo 5 has a 900mAh rechargeable battery and adjustable output from 5–30W. Use its USB Type-C port for charging.
Refill the compatible Novo 5 pod through its designated filling port, close the seal securely and observe the supplied first-fill wait before use.
Battery life: 900mAh
The Novo 5 has a nominal 900mAh battery and adjustable output up to 30W. Runtime depends on operating power, puff duration and frequency. Monitor the indicator and charge according to the device instructions; no fixed daily or weekly charging interval is established.
Charging is over USB Type-C. The device does not vape while charging, which is worth knowing if you were planning to keep it plugged in at a desk.
Against the pods on either side of it
It is the smallest device here with a real wattage control. The UWELL Caliburn A3 Pod Kit 520mAh MTL is simpler and slimmer, and the VAPORESSO XROS 5 Pod Kit 1500mAh 30W has a bigger battery and charges much faster, but their controls differ: the A3 uses automatic output, while the XROS 5 supports precise wattage adjustment with its 0.4Ω pod and three power levels with the other supported pods.
If you want that control with a larger cell and a separately replaceable coil, the step up is the SMOK Nord 5 Pod Mod Kit 2000mAh 80W on the pod-mod shelf.
The first fill, and how long a pod lasts
Follow the exact Novo 5 cartridge/device fill procedure and specified saturation wait. Start within the fitted pod’s supported operating band; do not infer one universal wait or replacement diagnosis from an integrated-coil design.
Pod life varies with the liquid, power and use. Check fit, saturation, contacts and the marked power range if performance changes. Replace a damaged or persistently burnt pod.
Delivery
Vapesoko Nairobi delivers same day within Nairobi and nearby towns, and by courier to the rest of Kenya in 1 to 2 business days.
Best for
- Adjustable wattage on a pocket pod
- A screen that tells you the resistance
- Rotating airflow ring
- Sealed pod, no coil to fit
- An integrated-coil pod: no separate coil to install, but first-fill saturation is still required according to its instructions
What’s included
- Device: 1 × SMOK Novo 5.
- Pods: 2 × Novo 5 meshed 0.7Ω MTL pods, 2ml each.
- Charging cable: 1 × USB Type-C cable.
- Documentation: 1 × user manual.
Required separately
- E-liquid: A compatible liquid for the exact fitted pod or coil and supported operating settings.
Check before ordering
- Edition: Confirm the exact device edition and supplied cartridge or coil before ordering.
- Replacements: Use the exact supported pod or coil platform; similar brand names do not establish interchangeability.
Specifications
- Category: Pod Kits
- Device class: Pod kit, sealed internal battery
- Battery: 900mAh
- Activation: Draw activation and fire-button activation
- Power: 5–30W, adjustable.
- Pod it takes: Novo 5 pod, 2ml, with the coil built in. Ships at 0.7 ohm mesh
- Replacement pod: SMOK Novo 5 Replacement Pods
- Draw style: Mouth to lung, opening towards a loose draw
- Airflow: Adjustable by a rotating inlet ring
- Screen: 0.69-inch display showing wattage, battery and pod resistance
- Size: 96 × 29 × 18.9 mm
- Liquid format and strengths stocked: Suitable 50/50 liquid; select concentration using the exact liquid, fitted cartridge, device and supported power guidance. No fixed concentration is prescribed solely by resistance or airflow.
- Refillable: Yes, you supply the e-liquid
- Who it is for: Adult smokers and vapers, 18+. Not suitable for non-smokers or for anyone who has never used nicotine.
- E-liquid not included: Sold as hardware only
- Charging port: USB Type-C
- Delivery: Same day in Nairobi and nearby towns on an early dispatch; typically 1 to 2 business days elsewhere in Kenya
Help choosing a pod kit
Compare controls, refill formats and replacement consumables in our pod-kit buying guide.
