SMOK Nord Pod System Kit (Original)

The SMOK Nord Pod System Kit, the original Nord, is listed at AED 42 on POD Shop, and it is the cheapest way into a proper refillable pod system in the range. It has a built-in 1100 mAh battery and a 3 ml refillable pod, and that is the whole pitch: a small, simple device you fill with your own e-liquid and recharge when it runs low. It is the Nord that started the line, and it is still the right pick if you want the lowest price and the simplest pod system SMOK makes.

The original Nord became popular because it did one thing well: it made refillable vaping simple. There are no wattage settings to learn, no screen to read and no separate battery to buy. You fill the 3 ml pod, click it into the device and draw. The 1100 mAh battery is enough for a day of moderate use, and the device charges over USB when it runs low. For adult vapers in Dubai who are moving from disposables to a refillable system for the first time, the original Nord is the lowest-risk way to try it: if you like refillable vaping, you have spent AED 42 to find out.

Pod and battery

The 3 ml refillable pod is the heart of the original Nord. Three millilitres is enough for a day of moderate vaping without a refill, and the pod is filled from the top or side, depending on the pod, with any e-liquid you choose. That freedom is the point of a refillable system: you pick the flavour and the strength, and you are not limited to the flavours a disposable comes in. The 1100 mAh built-in battery keeps the device small and light, and it recharges when it runs low. When the flavour fades or tastes burnt, change the coil or the pod, not the device.

Why start with the original Nord

The original Nord is worth starting with because it is simple and cheap, and simplicity matters when you are learning a new format. There is no wattage to set wrong, no coil menu to navigate and no display to read. You fill the pod, you draw, and you recharge when the battery runs low. If you later want more power, a bigger battery or a screen, the Nord 5 at 80 watts, the Novo 4 at 25 watts and the Thallo at 80 watts are the step-up options on POD Shop. But many vapers never need the step up, because the original Nord does the everyday job at the lowest price in the range.

Choosing the right one

Choose the original Nord if you want the cheapest refillable pod system on POD Shop and you do not need adjustable wattage or a screen. It is the right pick for a first pod system, for a backup device to keep at work, and for anyone switching from disposables who wants to try refillable vaping without spending much. If you want more power and a bigger battery, the Nord 5 at AED 135 is the step up. If you want a small device with a display, the Novo 4 at AED 90 is the middle option.

Who it suits

This kit suits adult vapers in the UAE who want a refillable pod system instead of a disposable: people who vape regularly, who want to choose their own e-liquid, and who do not mind filling a pod and changing a coil now and then. It suits vapers who already know their preferred strength and flavour and want a device they can keep using. It does not suit anyone who wants a sealed disposable with no filling or maintenance, and it is for adults aged 18 and over only.

How to use

To use this pod system, fill the pod with e-liquid and let it sit for a few minutes so the coil soaks through before you vape. That first soak matters: vaping on a dry coil burns it out. Charge the device with a USB-C cable when the battery runs low, and replace the coil or pod when the flavour fades or tastes burnt. Keep the device clean and dry, store it at room temperature away from heat and direct sunlight, and keep it, and your e-liquid, out of reach of children. Use only the coils and pods made for this device.

E-liquid and coils: what to buy with your kit

A refillable pod system needs two things besides the device itself: e-liquid to fill the pod, and replacement coils or pods for when the flavour fades. Coils wear out with use, and the sign is a flavour that fades or starts to taste burnt. When that happens, change the coil, not the device, and let the new coil soak in e-liquid for a few minutes before you vape on it, because vaping on a dry coil burns it out straight away. Keep a spare coil or pod with you so a worn coil does not leave you without a vape. E-liquid should be stored in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight, with the cap closed, and both the device and the liquid should be kept out of reach of children. Charge the device with a USB-C cable when the battery runs low, and use only the coils and pods made for your device, because coils from another model will not fit or will not work properly.

Delivery in the UAE

POD Shop delivers anywhere in the UAE at a flat AED 30 shipping fee, and shipping is FREE on orders over AED 300. The minimum order is AED 85, and Cash on Delivery is available. The same terms apply in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and every other emirate, so the delivery policy stays the same whether you order one item or a full basket. POD Shop is a delivery service: orders are delivered to your address in Dubai and across the UAE, and there is no physical store to visit.

More from POD Shop

Browse the full Vape Kits range. Step up to the SMOK Nord 5 Pod System 80W. Or the SMOK Novo 4 Pod System Kit 25W. Or the SMOK Thallo 80W Pod Mod Kit. Read our pod systems guide.