SMOK Novo 2S Pod System Review

The Novo 2S keeps the slim, pebble-shaped Novo silhouette. It measures 91.55mm x 24.5mm x 14.5mm and weighs about 43g, so it sits easily in a pocket. The build is light without feeling cheap, and it comes in a range of color and resin-style finishes.

Pods drop in magnetically and the mouthpiece is shaped for comfortable mouth-to-lung draws.

• Battery: 800mAh built-in
• Pods: 2mL, refillable
• Resistance range: 0.6 to 2.5Ω
• Activation: draw-activated
• Battery indicator: LED
• Charging: USB Type-C
• Dimensions: 91.55mm x 24.5mm x 14.5mm
• Weight: 43g

The Novo 2S is draw-activated, so there are no buttons or menus. You fill a pod, seat it in the magnetic bay, and inhale. Output is regulated to match the pod, so it stays simple to use.

An LED on the body flashes to show battery level, and charging is handled over USB Type-C.

Within its mouth-to-lung lane the Novo 2S is a consistent performer. Flavor is clean, and the tighter draw suits nicotine salts and tobacco or menthol blends. Because output is regulated to the pod, you get steady puffs from a full battery down to a low charge.

It is not built for big clouds, which keeps it discreet and easy to live with day to day.

The 800mAh battery is sensible for a slim MTL pod and will get most vapers through a day of moderate use. The LED indicator gives a quick read on remaining charge, and USB Type-C keeps top-ups fast.

The Novo 2S uses SMOK Novo 2 series pods (2mL), including the Novo 2 Mesh and DC options. Novo 2 and Novo 2S pods are cross-compatible, so replacements are easy to find within that family.

Note that Novo 2 pods are not the same as the newer Novo Master or Novo X pods, so check the label when buying replacements.