Voopoo PnP X: coils, pods and compatibility
One name, two different worlds. The Voopoo PnP X is not a cosmetic update of the original PnP system: it is a platform in its own right, with its own cartridges and its own coils.
Plenty of people learn that at the worst possible moment, a fresh coil in hand, in front of a pod that refuses to take it. This article puts the matter in order: what the name covers, which values exist, and what can and cannot be stated about compatibility on the British market.
What the Voopoo PnP X name actually covers
The label describes two distinct objects that need separating. On one side the coils, on the other the cartridges built to receive them. Both carry the same platform name, which accounts for a good share of the confusion on the shelf.
Voopoo presents this as a later generation of atomiser than the original PnP. British retailers describe mesh coils paired with cotton the brand calls thermostable, with a quick ramp up and a claimed lifespan in the region of 100 ml of e-liquid per coil.
That figure is a manufacturer’s order of magnitude rather than a measurement, and it moves considerably with the liquid you run. A heavily sweetened bottle shortens it noticeably, as it does on any mesh platform.
The point worth holding on to straight away is that the physical format of the coil changed. That is not a finishing detail, it is what drives the whole compatibility question dealt with below.
The cartridges: two versions, MTL and DTL
Unlike the original system, this platform splits into two clearly separated cartridges according to the vaping style intended. An MTL version for a restricted draw, a DTL version for an open one. The choice is therefore made at the tank, not only at the coil.
That separation has a direct practical consequence. Each cartridge accepts only part of the coil catalogue, the part matching its purpose, so buying a coil without checking which cartridge you own is a common way to waste a packet.
On capacity, the British answer is unambiguous and it is where most ordering mistakes originate. International product sheets for these cartridges frequently advertise 5 ml. Under the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations, a refillable pod sold in the United Kingdom is capped at 2 ml.
Every British retailer we checked lists these cartridges at 2 ml, and they are sold in twos. A listing offering the same part at 5 ml is describing stock intended for another market, and it is not the product that will arrive at a British address.
The Voopoo PnP X coil values
The core of the range, the part stocked by nearly every British retailer, covers a handful of values spanning a wide spread from a restricted draw to generous vapour.
Retailers here list the range as running from 0.15 ohm up to 0.6 ohm, with 0.15, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.6 the values consistently in stock. Some shops mention additional references, and availability shifts with each delivery, so it is worth checking what is actually on the shelf at the time of ordering.
Voopoo describes the platform as supporting a full power spread, with British listings quoting bands of 20 to 40 W, 60 to 80 W, 80 to 100 W and above 100 W depending on the coil in hand. Each individual coil carries its own printed range.
| PnP X coil | Orientation | Where the power sits |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6 ohm | Restricted to semi open | Lowest band of the platform |
| 0.3 ohm | Open, moderate | Middle of the platform |
| 0.2 ohm | Open | Upper middle |
| 0.15 ohm | Open, dense | Highest bands |
The rule of conduct does not change between platforms: start at the lower bound of whatever is printed on the coil, move up gradually, and never leave the marked window. Below it, wicking suffers and the vapour turns tepid. Above it, heat outruns what the cotton can supply.
Voopoo PnP X compatibility: what British sources agree on
This is the question that brings most people to the subject, and the one where information circulates worst. Here is what British retailers state concordantly, separated from what only one of them says.
The first point is settled. PnP X coils are not the same format as original PnP coils. Several independent British retailers state explicitly that the two are not cross compatible, and that a PnP X coil does not fit a cartridge built for the original series. Voopoo’s own platform pages present them as separate generations.
The second point is also well corroborated on the hardware side. The Drag S2 and Drag X2 are named by every British listing we examined, and the Drag S3 and Argus Pro 2 are named by more than one. Those four can be treated as established.
Beyond that the picture thins out. Single retailers add the Drag X3, the Argus E40 and a Uforce-X Nano tank to the list. We report those as claims from one source rather than as established compatibility, and they should be checked against the kit’s own documentation before ordering.
One further claim circulates widely and we will not endorse it: that a PnP X cartridge will also accept original PnP coils. We found that stated by a single British source and contradicted or simply not repeated elsewhere, which is not enough to present it as a rule.
Finally, the existence of a V1 and a V2 of these coils adds a layer of doubt. Shops distinguish the two in their catalogues without documenting what functionally separates them. Faced with a doubt, the only reliable method is the exact reference printed on the packet, cross checked against the kit’s documentation.
Choosing by draw, and avoiding fitting mistakes
Once compatibility is confirmed, the choice reduces to one question: which draw are you after. That criterion, not the novelty of a reference, is what should decide.
For a restricted draw, the high values of the catalogue are the logical route. They consume modestly, carry nicotine rich liquids well and do not demand an oversized battery, which matters on a 2 ml British cartridge. The mechanics of that mode are set out in our breakdown of MTL vaping on a pod.
For dense vapour the low values deliver, with the familiar trade offs: higher liquid consumption, shorter battery life between charges and faster wear. If you are coming from the original system, our bench test of Voopoo pods places the historical range alongside this one.
Most problems with a new coil come from fitting rather than the product. Priming leads the list: dry cotton heated from the first puff leaves a permanent acrid taste. Put a few drops directly on the visible cotton, fill the cartridge, and let it stand several minutes before the first draw. A coil seated badly or a seal pinched during assembly produces the classic symptoms of a pod leaking.
Frequently asked questions
Do PnP X coils fit original PnP cartridges?
No, according to concordant statements from several British retailers: the two formats differ physically and do not interchange. A PnP X coil goes into a cartridge built for that platform, not into an original PnP pod. Where a specific kit is in doubt, the manufacturer’s own documentation is the arbiter.
Which value should I choose for a tight draw?
The high end of the catalogue, starting with 0.6 ohm, points towards a restricted draw. It runs at modest power and suits nicotine rich liquids. Check that the cartridge you own accepts that value before ordering.
What is the real capacity of a cartridge sold in the UK?
International sheets sometimes advertise 5 ml, but British law caps a refillable pod at 2 ml, and every British retailer lists these cartridges at 2 ml. A listing quoting more is describing a product destined for another market.
How long does one of these coils last?
The brand communicates an order of magnitude of around 100 ml of e-liquid per coil. That depends heavily on the liquid, the power applied and how carefully the coil was primed. A very sweet liquid reduces it appreciably.
What separates the V1 and V2 versions?
Retailers list both versions but without documenting what functionally separates them. As things stand that difference is not established from a reliable source. The safest approach is to note the exact reference on the packet and match it to the one recommended for your kit.
What to take away
The Voopoo PnP X deserves to be taken for what it is: a standalone platform, with MTL and DTL cartridges, coil values running from a restricted draw to dense vapour, and a format that does not carry over from the original PnP system. That break in format is what explains most failed purchases.
The method stays constant. Identify the cartridge you own first, note the exact reference printed on the packet, then pick the value by the draw you want and the wattage band marked on the coil. On the British market, add one more check: the cartridge is a 2 ml part, and any listing saying otherwise is aimed elsewhere.
Where catalogues contradict each other, on fine grained cartridge to coil matching or on the gap between versions, trust the kit’s documentation rather than a general rule. Approached that way the Voopoo PnP X is coherent and readable, provided you never assume a compatibility that is not written down in black and white.
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