As discussed in our recent review, the Smok Novo 4 kit broke the mold and offered replacement coils rather than integrating them into the pod. It also featured an adjustable air inlet ring and adjustable wattage.

Like the Novo 4, the Smok Novo 5 vape kit is not compatible with early Novo models. That is what the Master Kit is for. But it has returned to basics. The Smok Novo 5 uses an integrated pod format with the coil alrady installed rather than a replaceable coil.

There is a another major change. The Smok Novo 5 pod is a top-fill design. This pod kit also now has dual firing modes, just like its rivals the UWell Caliburn and Vaporesso XROS.

The Smok Novo 5 also packs in even more features while retaining the classic Smok Novo form favor. Vaping.com carries a range of Smok vape kits which are perfect for disposable vapor consumers, fans of salt nic, and customers who would otherwise use expensive prefilled vape pod kits. We also carry Smok Mods with high-wattage and sub-ohm performance. 

 

Smok Novo 5 Specifications

• Wattage Range: 5-30W
• 900mAh Battery
• Zinc Alloy Chassis
• USB Type-C Charging
• Dual Activation (Draw Activated/Button Fire)
• Compatible with Smok Novo 5 Pods
• Size: 96 x 29 x 18.9mm

Smok Novo 5 Features

• 0.69" OLED Display Screen
• Variable Wattage
• Adjustable Air Inlet Ring
• Durable Zinc Alloy Chassis
• Top Fill Pod Design
• Power Button
• Wattage Adjustment Button

Smok Novo 5 Kit Includes

• Smok Novo 5 Pod System (Qty 1)
• Smok Novo 5 0.7ohm MTL Pod 2ml (Qty 2)
• USB Type-C Cable Charging Cable (Qty 1)
• User Manual (QTY 1)

Smok Novo 5 Compatibility

• Smok Novo 5 Kit
• Smok Novo 5 Replacement Pods

Pros and Cons Smok Novo 5

Pros: Dual firing action takes advantage of lower resistance pod design, large OLED screen, adjustable airflow, separate variable wattage button, larger battery, and new top-fill design.

Cons: No compatibility with previous generations of Smok Novo pods. Different refill process with top fill may cause spill the first time.

Smok Novo 5 Review

The Smok Novo 4 was an excellent device with similar features and the Smok Novo 5 is a definite upgrade on paper. It has a lower resistance coil and has the convenience of the coil being integrated into the pod. No more swapping parts out and reusing the outer plastic shell.

It features an adjustable airflow system that is much more useful with a dual fire mode device. You can choose a loose draw or an MTL draw or split the difference. It retains the compact form factor of its predecessors with a sleek shape. It really is an all-new vape and even has enhanced battery capacity. But there is a level of parity between these devices. Now let us vape the Novo 5 and suss out which one of these innovative and quite similar pod kits that users are likely to prefer.

Smok Novo 5 Battery

The Smok Novo 5 features a 900mAh battery and is a very stylish design. Seasoned vapers will appreciate all the controls provided on this little device. No more fumbling with a fire button that manipulates wattage, there is a proper adjustment button here. The magnetic connection seems exceedingly strong, and it is well-equipped to provide a convenient vaping experience. There is even a leather edition that allows you to get a better grip.

Smok Novo 5 Adjustable Airflow

Adjustable airflow is back and this time it is paired with a slightly lower resistance pod and a bit more sub-ohm performance. You will never mistake the Smok Novo 5 kit for a full mod, but we can confirm that that is a bit more flexible when it comes to vaping high-VG juice.

Smok Novo 5 OLED Screen and Adjustable Wattage

The adjustment button on the Smok Novo 5 makes it easy to navigate the OLED screen, which has grown. It displays all the pertinent information and is very business-like in appearance. There is ample power on tap for salt nic.

Cloud chasers won't be able to replace your mod and tank kit with it, but it does a much more credible job of handling freebase juice. Once you have found your preferred level of wattage and airflow, it’s just a matter of filling, charging, and puffing. Just like any previous Novo. Beneath the skin is the full array of off charge and low-wattage protection you would expect.

Dual Firing Modes

The UWell Caliburn and Vaporesso XROS pod kit have offered dual firing modes for years. The Smok Novo 5 joins this party. Most users will prefer draw-activation, particularly former prefilled pod kit users and former disposable vape users, but the option of a button fire is nice. It is particularly nice when using lower nicotine juices. 

Smok Novo 5 Pods

Breaking with tradition, the Smok Novo 5 comes with top-fill MTL pods. The taste generated by this new coil design is superlative. There is a bigger gap to monitor e-liquid levels as well. It seems counterintuitive at first to pop off the top when the Novo series has used side-fill for so many years. It also takes a defter hand. For years, you really had to jam and squeeze nic salts into the juice port of a Novo, with air bubbles being a constant source of frustration.

With the new Novo 5 pods, simply insert the nose of the bottle into the port and carefully squeezing. If you are too aggressive filling it, then e-liquid will come out the other side of your Novo 5 pod.

E-liquid capacity remains the same at 2ml. The new 0.7ohm coil is back to circular juice ports and a slender shape. Vapor production is excellent. The lack of replaceable coils versus its predecessor does not detract from this efficient vape. Once you adapt to the top-fill, the Smok Novo 5 pod is a legit upgrade.

Smok Novo 5 Appearance

There is now a leather trimmed Smok Novo which makes it easier to grip. There is also the typical Smok rainbow of colors and patterns. The charging port remains at the base. This is a smoking hot device that looks very sharp and easily fits in your pocket. Plus, the Cobra pattern is back!

The display screen is fantastic and enhances the vaping experience with two button control. The sub-ohm coil can handle almost any juice you throw at it. A compact device, it is a sleek kit that is easy to use. Charge it with a USB-C cable, fill it with your favorite e-liquid, and inhale.

Smok Novo Colors

• Smok Novo 5 Silver Black Cobra
• Smok Novo 5 Silver Red Cobra
• Smok Novo 5 Rasta Green Cobra
• Smok Novo 5 7-Color Cobra
• Smok Novo 5 Green Blue Cobra
• Smok Novo 5 White Cobra
• Smok Novo 5 Black Cobra
• Smok Novo 5 Fluid Black Grey
• Smok Novo 5 Red Stabilizing Wood

Smok Novo Leather Series

• Smok Novo 5 Beige White Leather
• Smok Novo 5 Brown Leather
• Smok Novo 5 Grey Leather
• Smok Novo 5 Black Leather

 

Vaping the Smok Novo 5 Kit

The e-liquid capacity of a Smok Novo 5 is dwarfed by a modern disposable vape but it is still a cheaper to operate system with just as much power on tap. Unlike disposable devices, it is built to last and frankly compact compared to some of the more outsized ones. The 900mAh battery provides more vape performance between charges. Pods with an integrated coil are a bit more wasteful than the replaceable coils of the Smok Novo 4 but the Novo 5 us not one-time use device with a charging port.

Expect a lot of life out of each Novo 5 sub-ohm pod but higher wattage will burn through them faster. Kept at a reasonable 20W, it should make it through the better part of a 30ml salt nic bottle. The Novo 5 pod was a little odd in how readily it spits out juice on the other side when you squeeze too much in. The system makes sense, but it is a big change from the stubborn pods of the past. But users will get use to this superior and quicker top-filling system.

Final Thoughts Smok Novo 5 Kit

Once again, Smok has opted to not make the newest generation compatible. Luckily, for those who love to mix old with new, there are the Master Kit which can vape old Smok Novo pods and have new pod designs that incorporate modern innovations. We will review that device next.

But if you are not wed to old Smok Novo 3 pods, the vaping experience of the Smok Novo 5 is beyond reproach. From the charging port on the base to the removable mouthpiece, the Novo 5 means business and not an inch of real estate is wasted. This kit is highly recommended to anyone looking for a vape kit equipped with every important feature and is optimized for nic salts.