Introducing the Riot Connex | Pre-Filled Vape Kit

The Riot Connex Pod Kit

You may have heard of the Connex kit, it's a popular pre-filled pod kit made by Riot. Riot are a huge brand that manufacturer all their products right here in the UK using high-grade materials and ingredients. Connex features a battery that you can recharge and a pre-filled pod that magnetically connects, detaching with a light pull. Pre-filled pod kits have become increasingly popular since 600 puff disposables had a lead in the market. Pre-filled pod kits offer a very similar experience to disposables but for a much lower cost, making them highly attractive to disposable vape users looking to make the switch. Because of the imminent disposable vape ban of 2025, the Connex has been garnering more attraction lately so we thought it deserved a full introduction.

Who Are Riot E-liquid?

Riot E-liquid, formally known as Riot Squad, are a UK vape manufacturer creating liquids, kits, disposable vapes, and more since 2016. They're heavily involved in helping people quit smoking through their unique "Riot Rehab" system. They pour lots of effort into switching cigarettes to vapes in people's hands. One thing Riot do extremely well is tap into their eco conscious mind. Offering a carbon negative manufacturing process, as well as creating their products from recycled plastic, Riot stand out in the vaping world for doing what's environmentally right. Based near London, Riot have branched out all over the world and have made a huge impact in the vaping community. Their original line of hybrid nic salts are still as popular as ever, with their Riot Bar Edtn nic salts and the new Connex kits making their way up the ranks.

What Are Pre-Filled Pod Kits?

If you're new to pre-filled pod kits, the Connex may be the best introduction. Pre-filled pod kits are essentially rechargeable vapes that require no refilling of e-liquid. The pods come pre-filled with juice straight out the box meaning there's limited maintenance required compared to some other vape kits. Pre-filled pods usually come in packs ranging from 1-4 pods and are economically cheaper than disposable vapes per ml. With most XL disposable vapes requiring charging now anyways, a pre-filled pod kit will feel easy to use.

Lots of disposable vape brands have moved towards pre-filled pods like Elf Bar with the Elfa Pro and SKE Crystal Bar with the SKE Crystal Plus. The pods are filled with the same e-liquid found in disposable vapes, making the transition much smoother. All these factors combined make pre-filled pods a game changer for many vapers. The only maintenance required is the charging of the device, simply dispose of the entire pod once the juice has run out.

What Is The Riot Connex?

The Riot Connex is a pre-filled pod kit that features a rechargeable battery and a disposable, pre-filled pod. The kit offers tasty UK made flavours featured in 2ml pods. The pods magnetically attach to the Connex battery, requiring no clicking or screwing. The Connex is around the same size as a Lost Mary BM600, making it feel incredibly similar to disposable vapes. It'll fit tidily in a pocket or bag without weighing it down. Because of the Connex's similarity to disposable vapes, it encourages people to make the switch from disposables. It achieves a familiar feel and nicotine hit as disposables and cigarettes, making it one of the best pre-filled kits on the market.

The Battery

The Connex battery is a small, black, rectangular device. It features a USB-C port on the bottom, allowing it to be charged up with a TYPE-C USB charger. The Connex doesn't come with a charging cable, so ensure you have one available. The Connex battery is 500mAh in size, making it on the smaller size for a pre-filled pod kit. This disadvantage is made up however due to Riot's amazing deal that we also offer. If you purchase 4 Connex pods featured in the 4 for £10 deal, you receive a free battery. This means you'll always have one you can charge. Don't worry about ending up with multiple batteries, once the batteries life span has decreased, simply pop the battery in a battery recycle bin which can be found in many supermarkets and vape shops.

Riot claim that each battery can be recharged up to 500 times, making them economically and environmentally better than disposable vapes. You can also switch the Connex battery on and off saving power and accidental firing. Simply tap the bottom of the battery 5 times to turn the device off or on. There's no physical button making it less accessible to children.

The Pods

The Riot Connex pods magnetically connect to the Connex. Although the pods do connect to the battery both ways, the device won't work if the pod is upside down. Ensure the USB port is at the bottom and the pod's mouthpiece is at the top. Each Connex pod is filled with 2ml of nic salt juice made by Riot themselves. 2ml of vape juice offers around 600 puffs, a similar amount to standard disposable vapes. The Connex pods feature nic salt e-liquid which is very smooth on the throat and offers an instant nicotine hit. The nic salt in the Connex kit is available in both 10mg and 20mg, making it more accessible than many of pre-filled pod kits. As a bonus, the Connex pre-filled pods are recyclable at home, making the device simple to dispose of.

The Price & Flavours

There are 9 different Riot Connex kits to choose from. Each kit contains 1 battery and 2 pre-filled pods. All of the Connex kits are available in both 10mg and 20mg. The Riot Connex kit (which includes a battery and 2 pre-filled connex pods) costs £7.99. The kit flavours are as follows:

Apple Burst
Blue Cherry Burst
Blueberry Sour Raspberry
Classic Tobacco
Guava Passionfruit & Pineapple
Pineapple Ice
Sicilian Lemon & Lime Fizz
Strawberry Blueberry Ice
Watermelon Ice

You don't have to stick with the flavour that your Connex kit comes with, you're able to use any Connex pod with your kit. All the pods are compatible with the Connex kit. Each pod is a different colour, adding a burst of character to each kit. You can purchase a Connex pod individually for £3.49, or mix and match them in our any 4 for £10 deal. There are 20 pod flavours to choose from, all offering a choice between 10mg (1%) or 20mg (2%). The 20 flavours to choose from are:

Apple Burst
Banana Ice
Blackberry Mojito
Blue Cherry Burst
Blueberry Sour Raspberry
Cherry Cola
Classic Tobacco
Grape Ice
Guava Passionfruit & Pineapple
Lychee Watermelon
Mango Peach Pineapple
Pineapple Ice
Pink Lemonade
Sicilian Lemon & Lime
Strawberry Blueberry Ice
Strawberry Kiwi Apple
Strawberry Raspberry Cherry
Triple Mango Ice
Triple Mint
Watermelon Ice

How To Use The Riot Connex Pre-filled Pod Kit

Setting-up the Connex kit is very simple and is easier than most 6000+ puff disposables on the market currently. Follow the simple steps in order to get up and running.

Remove all packaging from the device. It's secured in a box as well as some plastic packaging.
Turn on the device by tapping the bottom 5 times. Magnetically connect the chosen pod and battery together.
Simply puff on the vape, no buttons required.
Recharge the device via the USB-C port located on the bottom of the battery.
Swap out the pod when it has ran out of juice, there are 2 pods in each kit.

Maintaining the Riot Connex is simple, just recharge the device when the battery runs out. Make sure to check for condensation around the battery every now and then, wipe it with dry tissue or paper towel. It's recommended to remove the pod from the battery when charging to reduce the chance of overheating. It may seem like there's a lot of set-up required, however it's generally less than many XL disposable vapes on the market.

Riot Connex vs Disposable Vapes

The Riot Connex does look and feel incredibly similar to a disposable vape, however this is on purpose. The Connex is designed to feel similar to a disposable vape in order to make the transition away from disposable vapes as easy as possible. The nicotine delivery is extremely similar to disposable vapes due to the Connex pods being filled with nicotine salt. Nic salts are used in disposable vapes in order to produce a smooth throat hit and an almost instant nicotine hit. There are a few main differences with both devices, however, it mainly points to the Riot Connex being the better choice. Many people are turning to pre-filled pod kits because of the imminent UK disposable vape ban of June 2025. There are a few reasons to why the Connex is a great choice for people looking to make the switch.

Child Safety

Child safety is an important aspect when it comes to nicotine containing products. Although some disposables do come with a locking mechanism, it's usually a simple switch or button. The Riot Connex has gone a step further and implemented a "touch button" to secure the device. To turn the device on and off you have to tap the bottom of the device 5 times in a row. This is something that children will not know off the bat, making the Connex slightly safer than disposable vapes.

Waste

Although disposable vapes can be recycled, they often have to be dismantled by hand making it incredibly hard to keep up with demand. Many people don't realise that disposable vapes can be recycled, or they find it easier to just throw it in with general rubbish. This is having a detrimental effect on our planet, leaking lithium into our water and earth, as well as littering plastic. The Riot Connex can be fully recycled too, however it's much easier to do so. The Connex battery can be recycled at any supermarket in the battery bin, while the Connex pods can be easily recycled at home. As the battery can be recharged up to 500 times, the Connex is much better for the environment than disposable vapes. What's more, the Connex battery and pods are made from recycled plastic making their carbon footprint much lower.

Flavours

While disposable vapes may offer a wider variety of flavours, the quality of the flavours don't compare to the Riot Connex. The e-liquid used in the Connex pods are made here in the UK by Riot themselves, with high quality flavourings, nicotine, PG, and VG. There are 20 delicious flavours to choose from, all created independently by Riot themselves. You'll notice an immediate difference when vaping Riot's cleverly crafted flavours compared to many disposable vapes. If you have multiple Connex pods available, you can simply swap them over whenever you like to have a different flavour at any point. In this sense, the Connex is less restrictive than a disposable vape.

Cost

Ongoing, the Connex will cost you half of what the continuous use of 600 puff disposable vapes. A standard 600 puff vape will cost around £5, whereas a 600 puff Connex pod costs £2.50 when purchased in our 4 for £10 deal. With the initial purchase being £7.99 and the Connex battery being rechargeable, the cost of using a Connex is much lower than disposable vape.

What's In The Box?

The Connex is packed simply inside a plastic wrapper encased in a cardboard box. Inside the box is:

1 x Riot Connex rechargeable battery
2 x Riot Connex pre-filled vape pods

Conclusion And Our Opinion

With pre-filled pod kits growing in popularity, we see the Connex becoming even more popular than it already is. It's one of the simplest pod kits currently available on the market making it perfect for people looking to move away from disposable vapes or cigarettes. We hope one day Riot release a clearer pod so the volume of liquid left can be seen efficiently, however this is the only downside we can find with the kit. We think the Connex will be a lot of people's number 1 choice when the disposable ban makes its way here.