Geekvape Soul kit | Soul or Soul 2, which one to pick

Search for a Soul kit and two different devices come back, sometimes on the same shop page. The first Geekvape Soul kit and its successor, the Soul 2, share a name, a shape and part of their pod range. They still differ on battery, power, screen and coil options. Five criteria settle the choice before you buy, namely battery, power, screen, pods and capacity.

Geekvape Soul kit, which model suits your draw

For a tight draw and a simple device, the original Soul covers the basics. For a looser, airier vape, only the Soul 2 takes the 0.4 ohm pod and reaches 35 W.

The original Geekvape Soul kit is a pod device with a 1500 mAh built-in battery, adjustable from 5 to 30 W, supplied with two pods rated at 0.6 and 1.0 ohm. The Soul 2 follows the same idea with a 2100 mAh battery, power raised to 35 W and a larger screen that stays dark when the device is idle.

Both models fire from the button or on the draw, and both adjust their airflow on the pod. The differences lie less in how you use them than in how much room they leave for adjustment and how long they last between charges.

Two kits sold under one Soul name

The confusion starts on the listings. A retailer’s Soul page can group both generations, and Soul 2 replacement pods are often sold as fitting both devices.

Spotting the original Soul on a listing

The first model gives itself away with three figures, a 1500 mAh battery, a 30 W ceiling and a 0.69 inch OLED screen. Specialist reviewers had it in hand by January 2024, and the review published by Vaping Post measured it at 107.85 x 31.45 x 21.5 mm, figures that a retailer listing confirms.

Spotting the Soul 2

The Soul 2 lists 2100 mAh, 35 W and a 0.99 inch hidden screen that only lights up when you vape. Any mention of a 0.4 ohm pod, even sold separately, also points to the Soul 2, since a retailer states that it does not work in the first model.

Soul versus Soul 2 at a glance

The table brings together the figures on which the manufacturer and the retailers consulted for this article agree. Dimensions and weight for the Soul 2 vary between sources, so they are left out.

Criterion	Soul (first generation)	Soul 2
Built-in battery	1500 mAh	2100 mAh
Power	5 to 30 W	5 to 35 W
Screen	0.69 inch OLED	0.99 inch, hidden when idle
Pods in the box	0.6 and 1.0 ohm	0.6 and 1.0 ohm
0.4 ohm pod	not compatible	compatible, sold separately
UK pod capacity	2 ml (TPD version)	2 ml (TPD version)
Firing	button or draw	button or draw
Charging	USB-C	USB-C, 5 V and 2 A

Screen and power, what the Soul 2 changes in use

On the original Soul, the 0.69 inch OLED screen shows the wattage and the coil resistance among other readings. The Soul 2 moves to a larger display that only appears while you vape, then fades out.

On power, the Soul 2 adds a Smart mode that reads the fitted pod and sets a suitable wattage, while keeping a manual setting. The extra 5 W only matter with the 0.4 ohm pod, rated from 30 to 35 W. With the 0.6 and 1.0 ohm pods, both devices work in the same ranges, 15 to 30 W for the first and 5 to 15 W for the second.

Geekvape Soul pods, compatibility and claimed coil life

Choosing a Geekvape Soul kit also means choosing a pod range. The two generations share a common base, but the Soul 2 range goes further, and its pods are sold as longer lasting.

What moves from one device to the other

The 0.6 and 1.0 ohm pods fit both the Soul and the Soul 2, whether you buy the original pods or the Boost versions made for the Soul 2. Only the 0.4 ohm pod breaks the rule. It needs 30 to 35 W, beyond the original model’s 30 W ceiling, and a UK retailer states plainly that it will not work in the first Soul.

Boost pods sold as longer lasting

Two UK retailers describe the Soul 2 pods as lasting 50% longer than the original Soul pods. The figure remains a sales claim, since real coil life always depends on the e-liquid and the wattage you choose. It still matters to anyone who owns the first model, who can fit these newer pods without changing device.

Battery and charging, a 600 mAh gap

At 2100 mAh against 1500 mAh, the Soul 2 carries a battery 40% larger. The gap shows most with the 0.6 ohm pod, which draws more from the battery than the 1.0 ohm one.

Both devices charge over USB-C. For the Soul 2, retailers quote a 5 V, 2 A input and a full charge in 40 minutes. No matching charge time turned up for the original Soul, so none is given here.

Pod capacity, 4 ml abroad and 2 ml in the UK

Many listings describe a 4 ml pod for both the Soul and the Soul 2. UK rules cap refillable tanks and pods at 2 ml, and nicotine e-liquid at 20 mg/ml in 10 ml bottles, so the pod to look for here is the 2 ml TPD version that exists for both models.

The capacity printed on the pack therefore deserves the same check as the model name. A 2 ml pod simply means refilling more often, and it changes nothing about compatibility between the two devices.

Verdict by vaper

The criteria do not crown an outright winner, but they split clearly by the draw you are after. Three cases cover the most common profiles.

Tight draw and a simple device

For mouth-to-lung vaping on the 1.0 ohm pod, the original Soul covers that need. Its shorter power range and two pods keep the number of settings down. Our map of the Wenax range covers other compact pods from the brand in the same vein.

A looser draw, or room to grow

For a looser restricted direct-to-lung vape, only the Soul 2 fits, thanks to the 0.4 ohm pod. It is also the better equipped of the two, with its bigger battery and Smart mode. Beyond that, you are into another category, such as the Aegis Force and its B coils, which reaches 80 W.

Already using an original Soul

There is no need to change device. The Soul 2 Boost pods in 0.6 and 1.0 ohm fit it, and only 0.4 ohm vaping stays out of reach.

FAQ

A few questions come up when getting to grips with either Soul kit, beyond choosing the model.

Does the Soul kit suit a new vaper?

It can, especially with the 1.0 ohm pod, which gives a tight draw close to that of a cigarette. Both models also fire on the draw, so there is no need to work the button.

Does the Soul 2 set its own wattage?

In Smart mode, the Soul 2 reads the resistance of the fitted pod and applies a suitable wattage. Manual mode remains available to fine-tune within that pod’s range.

How do you check the e-liquid level in the pod?

Soul pods have a transparent body. On the first model, the magnetic cap has two small windows, but the easiest way is to lift the cap off and read the level directly.

Which PG/VG ratio suits the Soul kit?

A 50/50 liquid is the common reference for both pods. The 1.0 ohm pod happily takes a thinner liquid richer in propylene glycol, and the 0.6 ohm pod a little more vegetable glycerine.

Which finishes does the Soul kit come in?

Geekvape offers the original Soul in two finishes, anodised aluminium with a metallic look or a baked paint with a softer feel, each in several colours.

Geekvape Soul kit, choosing the generation before the pod

The original Soul and the Soul 2 share their 0.6 and 1.0 ohm pods, their dual firing and a 2 ml UK pod. The Soul 2 stands apart with its 2100 mAh battery, hidden screen, Smart mode and the 0.4 ohm pod that alone makes use of its 35 W.

Before ordering a Geekvape Soul kit, check the battery capacity and maximum wattage on the listing, then the pod capacity. The magazine’s other hardware guides apply the same method to ranges that pile up similar names.

On the same topic

Editorial content for adult readers only. Vaping products can contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance. Vaping products are not for sale to anyone under 18 in the UK. This article is not a buying recommendation.