Our score: 8.6/10. The IVG 2400 is the device that taught the UK what a big-puff vape could look like under TPD rules, and the rechargeable pod-kit version is the one that matters now that single-use vapes are off the shelves. Four 2ml pods, a twist to switch between them, up to 2400 puffs, and a 1750mAh battery you can actually plug back in. Flavour is excellent, the mechanism is genuinely fun, and the running costs leave old-school disposables for dead. It is too chunky for slim pockets and the airflow is fixed, but as a flavour-switching daily driver it remains one of the smartest buys in its class.
Why this review covers the pod kit, not the original disposable
A quick bit of context, because it trips people up. The original IVG 2400 was a single-use device: big 1750mAh battery, four pods inside, throw the whole thing away when it died. Reviewers (us included) loved the flavour and hated the waste. After the disposable vape ban made that format unsellable, IVG rebuilt it as a rechargeable pod kit. Same twist mechanism, same 2400-puff promise, but the battery charges over USB-C and empty pods get swapped for fresh refill packs. That is the device this review tests. If you want the full story of how IVG became a UK household name, our IVG brand guide covers every product line and flavour family.
The full spec sheet, before we argue about anything
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Puff count | Up to 2400 per full pod set (roughly 600 per pod) |
| Pods | 4 x 2ml prefilled, TPD compliant (8ml total) |
| Nicotine | 20mg nic salt in every pod |
| Battery | 1750mAh, rechargeable |
| Charging | USB-C (cable not in the box) |
| Coil | Mesh coil built into each pod |
| Activation | Draw activated, no buttons |
| Draw style | Mouth to lung |
| Size | About 32mm wide, 127mm tall |
| Flavour range | 55 editions, single-flavour and multi-flavour packs |
| Indicator | LED that lights on draw and flashes when charging is due |
Everything above is printed on the box or listed on IVG’s own product pages. We verified each line rather than trusting retailer listings, because this category is full of copy-paste spec sheets that drift.
What’s in the box
One IVG 2400 device, four 2ml prefilled pods (either four of one flavour or a themed four-flavour edition), and a user manual. No USB-C cable, which is a mild annoyance on a device whose whole pitch is reusability. Anyone reading this almost certainly owns a USB-C cable already, but the omission still deserves a raised eyebrow. First setup takes under a minute: pop the four pods into their numbered slots, align the mouthpiece with the arrows on pod one, and inhale.
The twist mechanism: the party trick that actually works
Here is the thing every rival review dances around: the rotating pod system is not a gimmick. Lift the top section against its spring, twist until the next pod’s number lines up with the arrow, let it click down. Each pod sits behind its own seal until you rotate to it, so the other three stay fresh and there is no flavour bleed between them. On our test unit the mechanism stayed tight and precise through the full four-pod rotation, no wobble, no jamming.
Two honest caveats. First, all four pods must be inserted or the device will not fire. That is deliberate (it keeps the airflow path sealed), but if you only want to carry one pod’s worth of vaping you are out of luck. Second, switching mid-pod is instant, which is the whole point: cola in the morning, blue raspberry after lunch, something icy in the evening, without carrying three devices.
Design and build: a small torch, not a pen
Let us not pretend this is discreet. At 32mm across and 127mm tall it is closer to a chunky torch than the pen-style vapes most people are used to. It fits a jacket pocket comfortably and a jeans pocket reluctantly. The upside of the girth is that it feels substantial: a metallic-finish shell, colour-coded to the edition inside, a satisfying twist action, and a comfortable flattened mouthpiece. The LED is basic but does its job, glowing on each draw and flashing when the battery needs a top-up. For a device that lives in pockets and bags for a week at a time, the build quality punches above its price.
Flavour: this is where IVG earns its money
IVG started as an e-liquid company, and it shows. Every pod carries its own mesh coil, which means pod four tastes as crisp as pod one. There is no single coil slowly dying across 8ml of liquid, which is exactly why flavour consistency is this device’s strongest asset. Across testing we got zero burnt hits, zero flavour fade, and no spitback.
The range is the other half of the story: 55 editions. Single-flavour packs exist (Blue Raspberry Ice, Fizzy Cherry, Classic Menthol, Lemon and Lime), but the multi-flavour editions are the reason to buy this device. A few standouts from the lineup:
| Edition | The four pods inside | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Edition | Blue Raspberry Ice, Blueberry Fusion, Pro Blue, Ice Blue | Berry lovers who want variety without leaving the category |
| Pink Edition | Strawberry Ice, Strawberry Watermelon, Strawberry Mint Menthol Mojito, Watermelon Ice | Sweet strawberry fans |
| Exotic Edition | Peach Mango Ice, Pineapple Ice, Strawberry Banana Coconut, Vanilla | Tropical profiles with a creamy break |
| Purple Edition | Blue Razz Cherry, Fizzy Cherry, Grape Ice, Plum Blue Razz | Dark fruit and cherry fans |
| Summer Edition | Strawberry Watermelon Fusion, Blue Raspberry Ice, Citrus Mix, Cola Lime | All-day variety, a great first edition to try |
| Menthol Edition | Classic Menthol, Mint Burst, Polar Mint, Blackcurrant Menthol | Ex-menthol cigarette smokers |
| Coffee Edition | Hazel Espresso, Velvet Vanilla Coffee, Caramel Coffee, Coconut Coffee Cream | Dessert and coffee profiles |
Flavours lean sweet and bold, exactly what the ex-disposable crowd expects. If you suffer from vaper’s tongue, the twist-to-switch design is genuinely the best cure on the market: rotate to a menthol for two puffs and your taste buds reset.
Battery and charging: the big 1750mAh question
The battery is the same 1750mAh cell as the original disposable, except now you can recharge it. In testing it comfortably powered a full four-pod rotation for a moderate vaper, with maybe a top-up needed toward the end for heavy users. There is no screen and no battery percentage, just the LED flash when it is time to charge. USB-C charging is quick enough that a short session covers you. One practical tip: charge it before the first use out of the box, the same way you would any new device.
Is 2400 puffs realistic? IVG’s figure assumes short machine draws, so real humans land lower. Expect the equivalent of about four standard 600-puff disposables, roughly 4 to 6 days for an average vaper, 3 to 4 for a heavy one. That is honest math, not marketing.
The running costs: where the pod kit destroys disposables
This is the section the retailer reviews skip, and it is the most important one. Buying the kit once and refilling pods is dramatically cheaper than the disposable era.
| What you buy | Typical cost | Puffs | Cost per 100 puffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 standard 600-puff disposables | ~£20 | 2400 | ~83p |
| IVG 2400 pod kit (device + 4 pods) | £10-13 | 2400 | ~42-54p |
| IVG 2400 refill pod pack | ~£5-6 | 2400 | ~21-25p |
The maths is brutal. The first kit already saves you roughly 40 percent against four disposables. From the second round onward, a refill pack costs about a quarter of the disposable equivalent. A pack-a-week vaper saves well over £700 a year. Even against refillable pod kits, which are cheaper still per puff, the IVG wins on convenience: no bottles, no coil changes, no leaking.
How it compares to its 4-in-1 rivals
The 4-in-1 format now has real competition. Elf Bar and Lost Mary both sell their own four-pod kits, and the SKE Crystal 4-in-1 is the closest direct rival. Here is how the IVG stacks up:
| IVG 2400 | Elf Bar 4-in-1 | Lost Mary 4-in-1 | SKE Crystal 4-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puffs per set | Up to 2400 | Up to 2400 | Up to 2400 | Up to 2400 |
| Pods | 4 x 2ml | 4 x 2ml | 4 x 2ml | 4 x 2ml |
| Battery | 1750mAh | Rechargeable USB-C | Rechargeable USB-C | 950mAh |
| Nicotine | 20mg nic salt | 20mg nic salt | 20mg nic salt | 20mg nic salt |
| Flavour editions | 55 | Wide range | Wide range | Around 16 |
| Standout trait | Biggest battery, widest range | Brand familiarity | Brand familiarity | Compact design |
The IVG’s two genuine edges are the battery (1750mAh is nearly double the SKE’s 950mAh, so fewer charging sessions across a pod set) and the flavour range (55 editions is more than triple most rivals). The Elf Bar and Lost Mary versions trade on brand recognition and slimmer designs. For the full head-to-head between those two brands, see our 4-in-1 comparison.
A week with the IVG 2400: the honest diary
Specs are one thing, living with a device is another. Here is how a full pod set actually played out across five days of real use.
Day one was the novelty phase. The Summer Edition went in, and the twist mechanism got more attention than the flavours. It is genuinely satisfying, a little mechanical fidget toy that happens to dispense nicotine. By day two the novelty faded and the convenience took over: two pods finished (Strawberry Watermelon Fusion first, then Cola Lime), no charging needed, no bottles carried.
Day three is where the battery earned its keep. The third pod (Blue Raspberry Ice) hit and the LED still showed no sign of needing a charge. Flavour on pod three was identical to pod one, which is the thing that would never happen with a single-coil device at this puff count. Day four brought the first USB-C top-up, about twenty minutes while working, and the fourth pod (Citrus Mix) finished on day five with the battery still going.
The takeaway: for a moderate vaper this is a genuine five-day device with one short charge. For a heavy vaper, plan on three to four days and charge it overnight like a phone. Either way, you never carry juice, you never change a coil, and you never get that dying-coil taste on the last day.
The honest drawbacks
No review is honest without these. The IVG 2400 is bulky; if you want something you can palm like a cigarette, this is not it. Airflow is fixed, so there is no way to tighten or loosen the draw. The device needs all four pods inserted to fire, which removes flexibility. There is no USB-C cable in the box. And while the pod kit is far less wasteful than the disposable it replaced, it is still a prefilled-pod system: a pod kits vs disposables comparison will always favour a proper refillable on waste and long-term cost. Finally, a word on the puff count: 2400 is a ceiling, not a promise. Heavy vapers with long draws will land noticeably below it.
Who should buy it
Buy it if you are an ex-disposable user who wants the same simplicity with lower costs and less waste. Buy it if you get bored of one flavour, the twist system is made for you. Buy it if you want a travel or festival device that needs no bottles and no spare coils. Skip it if you want the cheapest possible vaping (a refillable wins), if pocket discretion is your top priority, or if you vape 0mg (every pod here is 20mg nic salt, no exceptions).
FAQ
Is the IVG 2400 still worth buying? Yes. The rechargeable pod-kit version fixed the original’s biggest flaw, the throwaway battery, while keeping the flavour quality and twist mechanism that made it famous. It is one of the best-value 4-in-1 devices you can buy.
How many puffs do you actually get from an IVG 2400? Up to 2400 in theory, roughly the same as four standard disposables. In real use expect 4 to 6 days for an average vaper, less for heavy users with long draws.
Are the pods refillable? No. The pods are prefilled and sealed. When all four are empty you buy a refill pod pack (around £5-6) and keep the same device.
Can I use IVG 2400 pods in other devices? No, they are designed for the IVG 2400 pod kit only. They do not fit the original disposable body or other brands’ devices.
Does the IVG 2400 leak? In testing we saw no leaking and no spitback. Each pod stays sealed behind its own one-way seal until you twist to it.
Is the IVG 2400 legal in the UK? Yes. The 4 x 2ml pod structure keeps it TPD compliant, and the rechargeable pod-kit version complies with the post-ban rules on single-use vapes.
How long does the battery last? The 1750mAh battery typically covers a full four-pod set for moderate vapers, with a possible USB-C top-up near the end for heavy users. The LED flashes when charging is due.
The final word
The IVG 2400 pod kit takes the cleverest idea of the disposable era and rebuilds it for the rules that replaced that era. Flavour consistency is superb, the twist mechanism still delights, the battery is the biggest in the 4-in-1 class, and the running costs make disposables look like a bad habit in more ways than one. It is chunky and the airflow is fixed, but those are trade-offs, not dealbreakers. 8.6/10. Recommended.