JUUL 2 vs Vuse Pro: In-Hand, In-Pocket Comparison

Why this update exists (and what’s changed)

Our original article compared JUUL 2 with the now-retired Vuse ePod 2. Vuse has since consolidated its stick line around Vuse Pro, which keeps the ePod format but adds practical upgrades (faster top-ups, tougher shell, splash resistance). If you’re choosing today, the real decision is JUUL 2 vs Vuse Pro — two closed-pod, inhale-to-vape sticks aimed squarely at people who want the cigarette-like routine without faff. Vuse positions Pro as the next-gen ePod device with fast charging and splash-proofing; it remains compatible with the familiar 1.9 ml ePod/Pro pods.

On the JUUL side, the UK pod menu focuses on 18 mg nic salt with a tight set of flavours (menthols and tobaccos plus a couple of restrained fruit blends). Pod volume is ~1.2 ml; strengths are 18 mg/mL only in the UK.

How I tested (so you can map this to real life)

I ran each device for a full week as my only vape: commute, desk, gym bag, pub garden. I kept pulls short and cigarette-like, because that’s how most new switchers puff. I rotated pods the way customers tell me they actually do: a “reset” mint/menthol, a fruit for afternoons, and something brighter for evenings.

Ergonomics & design (in-hand feel, pocketability, everyday use)

JUUL 2 — ultra-slim minimalism

JUUL 2 is the one that truly disappears in a jeans coin pocket. The body is flat and feather-light, with clean, squared edges that make it easy to index by feel without looking. The flat, integrated mouthpiece keeps the silhouette tidy and helps the device slip into card-holder slots or a shirt pocket without snagging. The trade-off for that sleekness is practical: smaller pod volume and a proprietary magnetic charging dock, so it pays to keep a second dock where you work. Day to day it feels unobtrusive and very “set-and-forget” if you like short, cigarette-style puffs and a stick that takes up almost no space.

Vuse Pro — sturdy, modern stick

Vuse Pro is still slim, but the body has a touch more curve and grip, which feels reassuring in the hand and steadier in a jacket pocket. The oval mouthpiece sits naturally and makes longer, gentle MTL pulls comfortable, especially with fruit/ice flavours. The shell is splash-resistant and a bit tougher against real-world knocks, so it’s the one I’d grab for wet commutes, gigs, or festival weekends. Charging uses a magnetic USB puck with fast top-ups; that, plus the larger 1.9 ml pods, reduces little frictions like mid-afternoon swaps or waiting ages to recharge.

Little quality-of-life touches. Both are buttonless, inhale-to-vape and quiet in use. Pod fit is positive on each; a quick tissue wipe of the contacts every few days keeps things pristine. JUUL’s tiny footprint and flat mouthpiece make it the most discreet “meeting vape.” Vuse Pro’s grippier finish, quick charging and larger pods make it the calmer “all-day driver.” If you’re rough on devices or often outdoors, Vuse Pro feels less precious; if you prize pocket invisibility above all else, JUUL 2 still wins that specific comfort test.

Draw & Mouthfeel

Both are MTL sticks (you “sip” the vapour, you don’t lung-inhale). JUUL 2 has the tighter pull and the flattest mouthpiece; it feels closest to a cigarette filter and makes small, satisfying puffs. Vuse Pro’s oval tip is comfy and a touch smoother on fruit/ice blends; I found I could take a slightly longer draw without thinning the flavour.

Flavour style

• JUUL 2 is deliberately classic: multiple menthols (Crisp, Polar, Ruby, Summer), two tobaccos (Virginia, Blackcurrant Tobacco sits in that “bridge” space), and one or two restrained fruit-leaning blends like Tropical Medley. If you prefer simple, clean flavours that don’t taste like sweets, you’re the JUUL audience.
 
• Vuse Pro runs broader: the same 1.9 ml pod format you know from ePod, across traditional mints/tobaccos and fruit and fruit-ice profiles. If you got used to disposable-style variety, Vuse is friendlier to that palate while staying closed-pod.

Nicotine delivery & satisfaction

JUUL 2 UK pods come in 18 mg only; Vuse offers multiple strengths (commonly 6, 10, 12, 18, 20mg, with other options depending on flavour and market). If you’re stepping down over time, Vuse gives you more rungs on the ladder; if you just want a single “hits-like-a-cigarette” setting, JUUL’s simplicity may suit you better.

The JUUL 2 and Vuse ePod 2 target similar users but differ in flavour range and pod formats. If you want to explore Vuse consumables in more detail, check our hub for Vuse pods and cartridges here: Vuse pods collection. This comparison covers draw, battery life and which pod types suit different vaping styles.

Pods: volume, swap rhythm, and the stuff no one says

Volume & swaps: JUUL 2 pods are ~1.2 ml; Vuse Pro/ePod pods are 1.9 ml. That extra 0.7 ml sounds trivial but matters: on commuting days I swapped a JUUL pod on the late train; the Vuse pod usually made it home with margin.

Consistency through the pod: Both stay steady if you keep draws short. Vuse’s bigger reservoir felt a hair less “thin” near the end of a long day — you’re simply not running the wick as dry.

Leak/condensation: Neither flooded pockets; both needed the odd tissue swipe at the pod base after a vigorous day.

Compatibility: Vuse Pro is built to work with the existing ePod pod format; if you still own an ePod 2 device, you can use current Pro/ePod pods as you transition. JUUL 2 pods are proprietary to JUUL 2.

Battery & charging that fits actual routines

JUUL 2 runs a compact cell (sources cite ~328–350 mAh) with a magnetic dock. It’s tiny and tidy, but the dock is unique to JUUL; keep one at home and, ideally, another where you work so you’re never stranded.

Vuse Pro uses roughly 370 mAh and is designed to hit ~80% in ~35 minutes via its magnetic USB charger. In practice that means you can top up between meetings and forget about it again. The device casing is splash-resistant, which sounds minor until you get caught in a shower.

Day-by-day: which one felt calmer to live with?

Workday with meetings
JUUL’s smaller pod meant I changed flavour mid-afternoon; not a problem, just something to carry. Vuse made it to the end of play untouched, then took a short top-up on the walk home.

Train, gym bag, pub garden
Both are discreet and quiet. JUUL’s flat mouthpiece is great for short, polite sips; Vuse’s splash-proof shell inspired more confidence when it rained.

Long call or late-night study
I tend to over-puff when concentrating. Vuse’s larger pod handled the habit without tasting thin; JUUL stayed clean provided I paused briefly between pulls.

Choosing by taste, not tech

If your palette is strictly menthol/tobacco, JUUL 2 hits the brief cleanly with 18 mg nic salt and a tight list that keeps choices quick. If you want classic mint plus occasional fruit/ice, Vuse Pro’s catalogue makes it easier to find a couple of complementary flavours and a “reset” pod (a plain mint) you can park at your desk. JUUL 2’s UK flavour list is compact by design; Vuse typically rotates a broader bench in the ePod/Pro format.

Device-by-device guidance: pods, flavours & living with them

JUUL 2 — pod tips, flavour picking & daily routine

Start strength & pacing: UK JUUL 2 pods are a single strength (18 mg). If that ever feels “too punchy,” don’t chase lighter puffs (you’ll over-compensate and take more). Instead: take short 2–3s sips, then park it for 15–20s. That pause evens out satisfaction without hammering the pod.

First two pods to run together: Pick one clean menthol (your reset) and one traditional (Virginia-style) for after meals. Rotating those two stops you from “going nose-blind” and keeps the menthol tasting crisp all week. Draw technique that keeps flavour steady JUUL 2 likes brisk, cigarette-like sips. If you stretch to long pulls the vapour thins and the pod warms.

Think: two short puffs, quick pause, one short puff. It feels oddly like the cadence of smoking — that’s the point.

If flavour drops midway through a pod: Warm the device in your hand for a minute (cold rooms thicken nic salt). Pop the pod out, wipe the contacts, re-seat firmly.If it still tastes flat, switch back to your menthol for five minutes, then return — your palate, not the pod, was tired. Managing throat hit without changing device. A glass of water does more than you think. For “scratchy” days, stick to smoother menthol; menthol molecules mask harshness and “tighten up” the draw sensation.

Condensation & pocket carry: A tiny tissue wipe around the pod base every couple of days prevents the “first puff gurgle.” Store mouthpiece-up in a pocket; avoid hot cars (all pods hate heat).

Battery & dock realities: JUUL’s dock is small and easy to misplace. Keep one at home, one at work. If you commute, throw a small power bank in your bag so you’re never “stuck dry” — a 10-minute top-up covers a long call.

Travel sanity check: Pods go in a little zip bag with caps on; device in a separate pocket. Cabin pressure changes can nudge condensation; a quick wipe post-flight fixes it.

When to retire a pod: Don’t chase the last 3–4 puffs if flavour tastes papery. Swap early; you’ll enjoy the next one more and you won’t over-puff trying to “make it work.”

Vuse Pro — pod tips, flavour picking & daily routine

Pick strengths for you, not the box: Many Vuse Pro flavours are available in 20 / 18 / 12 / 10 / 6 mg. If you’re fresh off cigarettes, start at 18 mg for the first week. If you’re taking more than a few puffs per 10 minutes, drop to 12 mg for daytime and keep an 18 mg mint as your “craving breaker.” That split keeps you satisfied without white-knuckling.

Build a two-pod rotation that lasts Mint + fruit-ice is the easiest, sustainable pair. Use mint for mornings and resets; fruit-ice for afternoons/evenings. Sensitive throat? Pair classic mint with a gentle berry rather than a citrus-ice; citrus pushes perceived throat hit.

Draw technique that suits the bigger pod: Vuse Pro’s 1.9 ml pods and oval tip are happy with slightly longer MTL pulls (3–4s). Keep them gentle rather than forceful; you’ll get fuller flavour without warming the coil. Fast-charge rhythm. The device likes short, frequent top-ups. A 20–30 minute charge in the afternoon beats a single deep charge at night — you’ll keep flavour delivery consistent and never hit low-battery wobble on the way home.

Stopping “late-day thinness” If flavour feels washed out at 5pm, it’s usually palate fatigue. Switch to your mint for three minutes, sip water, then go back. With Vuse’s larger pod, the coil is fine; it’s you that needs the reset. Handling rain, bags, and the school run. The casing is splash-resistant and grippy; perfect for British weather. Still, store upright in a bag. Don’t wedge it against a laptop corner — pressure on the mouthpiece can encourage micro-seepage over a day.

Troubleshooting quickies:

Gurgle- remove pod, blow lightly through mouthpiece into a tissue; re-seat. Weak draw: clean contacts; check the pod is fully clicked; try a fresh pod if it’s near the end. Random harshness: give the pod a 5-minute rest; swap to a mint; avoid rapid, back-to-back pulls. When to change strengthIf you’re taking repeated double-puffs to feel satisfied, go up a strength.

If you’re spacing puffs naturally but feel “heady,” go down a step for daytime and keep a higher-strength mint only for cravings.

Cost of ownership (without talking pounds and pence)

I’m not going to quote prices here, because they move. What matters is how much liquid you carry and how often you swap:

• With JUUL 2’s ~1.2 ml pods, moderate users often think in pods per day. If you’re a frequent puffer, carry a spare.

• With Vuse Pro’s 1.9 ml pods, the rhythm is closer to a pod per day-and-a-bit for the same user. If you’re trying to reduce the mental load of refilling/swapping, that extra headroom helps.

 Either way, the cheapest pod is the one you actually enjoy: find two flavours in different “moods” and alternate. You’ll vape less frantically and get more consistent satisfaction.

Durability, travel & small quality-of-life touches

Vuse Pro’s splash-proof design and slightly grippier shell made it my choice for wet commutes and festival weekends. JUUL 2’s tap-to-check LEDs and app tie-ins (battery/pod info, device lock) are neat quality-of-life touches if you like a little tech in your pocket.

Airports and trains: both are buttonless, inhale-to-vape; keep them powered off where rules require, and always carry pods in your liquids bag if security asks.

Who each device genuinely suits

If you want the closest feel to a cigarette with minimal decisions and a very tight flavour set, JUUL 2 is the calmer choice. Its small footprint, consistent menthols, and one-strength philosophy (UK) keep things simple for the first few months of switching.
 
If you want a daily driver that tolerates real-world use — bigger pods, quick top-ups, tougher casing — and you like the option to explore fruit/ice alongside mint and tobacco, Vuse Pro is the safer bet. It also suits people planning to step nicotine down over time, because multiple strengths exist across the pod catalogue.

Final verdict

If you want tiny, tidy, menthol-or-tobacco and you’re happiest when the menu is short: choose JUUL 2. It’s the most “cig-like” of the two — tight draw, compact pod, consistent routine, and a single strength that simply works.
 
If you want calm, modern, and forgiving for long days — with bigger pods, faster top-ups, a tougher, splash-resistant shell, and more flavour choice including fruit/ice — choose Vuse Pro. If you used ePod 2 before, switching to Pro is painless because your pod format doesn’t change.
 
Either way, the right pick is the one you’ll actually stick with. Start with two flavours in different moods, keep a plain mint as your “reset,” and judge the device by the end of a long Tuesday — not the first five minutes. That’s when the differences really show.

Quick FAQs

Is Vuse ePod 2 really gone?

Vuse now emphasises Vuse Pro as the current stick; pods remain cross-compatible with the ePod format, so you can keep using ePod pods while you upgrade the body.
 
Do JUUL 2 pods work in Vuse, or vice versa?

No. Each brand uses its own pod format. JUUL 2 pods are JUUL-only; Vuse Pro uses ePod/Pro pods.
 
Exact capacities & charge facts?

• JUUL 2 pods: ~1.2 ml; strength 18 mg only (UK). Battery capacity is reported around 328–350 mAh, depending on source.

• Vuse Pro pods: 1.9 ml; multiple strengths common (6/12/18 mg). Battery ~370 mAh; ~80% in ~35 min on the magnetic USB charger; casing is splash-resistant.

Jemma Wolfe

Lead Content Writer @myCigara

I'm Jemma, a writer and ex-smoker with a passion for vaping. Since ditching the cigs over a year ago, I've used a whole host of vaping products to help me stay smoke-free and live a healthier lifestyle.

Now, my goal is to help others along their quit smoking journey by writing expert reviews and providing vaping guidance. When I’m not writing, you can find me curled up with a good book, hanging out with my cats or watching live music.

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