Best Cherry Ice Pre-filled Pod UK 2026 — Compared by Brand

Cherry Ice is the UK’s most searched-for pre-filled pod flavour in 2026 — but not every brand nails it. The cherry note can be thin, medicinal or overly sweet, and the menthol finish can either lift the flavour beautifully or turn it cold and lifeless. Below we compare the eight Cherry Ice pre-filled pods available from the biggest UK pod-kit brands, ranked on cherry accuracy, menthol balance, pod life and value.

Quick Verdict: The Best Cherry Ice Pods in 2026

• Best overall: SKE Crystal CL6000 Cherry Ice — strong Crystal Bar flavour, 6,000-puff pod life, under £10
• Best on a budget: SKE Crystal Plus Cherry Ice — under £5, full Crystal Bar flavour signature
• Best for heavy vapers: Hayati Pro Ultra Plus Cherry Ice — 22ml total e-liquid, dual-pod twist
• Best for flavour variety: IVG 2400 4-in-1 — pair Cherry Ice with three other pods in one device
• Best big-puff: Dojo Blast 10K Cherry Ice — 10,000 puffs, airier draw, 28 total Dojo flavours

1. SKE Crystal CL6000 Cherry Ice — Best Overall

Pod life: Up to 6,000 puffs (2ml pod + 10ml refill container) · Battery: 800mAh rechargeable · Price: Around £9.99 for the kit, £4.99 for replacement pods

The SKE Crystal CL6000’s Cherry Ice pod carries the full Crystal Bar flavour signature — the same concentrate that made the original SKE Crystal Bar one of the UK’s top-selling disposables. Reviewers describe it as punchy and bright: a sweet, fizzy cherry note lifted by a crisp menthol finish. The transparent pod chamber makes e-liquid level easy to see, and the 800mAh battery holds up for a full day of heavy vaping. Replacement pods are widely stocked across UK retailers.

What we like: Strong, recognisable Crystal Bar cherry. Clean menthol. Clear e-liquid visibility. Pod life is roughly 10× a disposable.

What to watch: Sweeter profile than some Cherry Ice options — if you prefer a more restrained fruit, try the IVG 2400.

2. SKE Crystal Plus Cherry Ice — Best Budget Option

Pod life: Up to 600 puffs per 2ml pod · Battery: 400mAh rechargeable · Price: From £4.99 for the kit

SKE’s Cherry Ice carries the full Crystal Bar flavour signature — punchier and sweeter than SKE Crystal’s take, with a more pronounced fizzy finish. It’s the closest thing to the original SKE Crystal disposable experience, and at under £5 for the full kit it’s the cheapest way to get started with pre-filled pods.

What we like: Strong, recognisable Crystal Bar cherry. Adjustable airflow at this price is rare. Compact and pocketable.

What to watch: 400mAh battery needs more frequent charging. Build is plastic rather than premium-feeling.

3. Hayati Pro Ultra Plus Cherry Ice — Best for Heavy Vapers

Pod life: Up to 25,000 puffs total (two 2ml pods + two 10ml refills) · Battery: 850mAh USB-C · Price: Around £13.99 (often 2 for £18)

The Hayati Pro Ultra Plus takes the twist-to-switch dual-pod concept further than anyone else — you can load Cherry Ice on one side and a completely different flavour on the other. The cherry note is intense and slightly sweeter than SKE Crystal’s, with a mesh coil that holds flavour strength over extended sessions.

What we like: Enormous e-liquid capacity (22ml total). Twist-switch between two flavours. LED display shows battery and pod levels.

What to watch: Larger device — won’t slip easily into a jeans pocket. Priced higher than single-pod kits.

4. IVG 2400 Cherry Ice (4-in-1) — Best for Flavour Variety

Pod life: 2,400 puffs total across four 2ml pods · Battery: 1,750mAh · Price: Around £12.99

The IVG 2400 lets you load a Cherry Ice pod alongside three other IVG flavours — Blue Razz Lemonade, Watermelon Ice and a choice of a fourth — and rotate between them with a simple twist of the dial. IVG’s cherry is subtler than SKE Crystal’s, with a smoother, more rounded profile and a softer menthol finish. Ideal if you don’t want to commit to a single flavour for weeks at a time.

What we like: Four flavours in one device. IVG has long been known for strong e-liquid development. 1,750mAh battery is the largest in this roundup after Hayati.

What to watch: 2ml pods run out faster than the big-puff alternatives. Cherry is less pronounced than SKE or SKE Crystal’s take.

5. Dojo Blast 10K Cherry Ice — Best Big-Puff

Pod life: Up to 10,000 puffs (2ml pod + 10ml refill container) · Battery: 1,000mAh · Price: Around £12.99

The Dojo Blast 10K’s Cherry Ice is airier on the draw than the Crystal Bar variants, with a lighter, smoother flavour that works well for all-day use. 28 total flavours in the Dojo range including five dual-flavour pods. Simple pull-out bung to activate, 1,000mAh battery comfortably lasts a full day, and the 10ml refill container means several days between top-ups.

What we like: Smooth, lighter inhale. Long pod life. Wide flavour range across the Dojo ecosystem.

What to watch: Larger device than compact 2ml pod kits. Cherry flavour is less punchy than SKE — a pro if you find other cherry blends too sweet, a con if you want maximum flavour intensity.

6. SKE Crystal CL6000 Cherry Ice

Pod life: Up to 6,000 puffs (2ml pod + 10ml refill) · Battery: 800mAh · Price: Around £9.99

SKE’s step up from the Crystal Plus uses the same Crystal Bar Cherry Ice flavour but in a 6,000-puff big-puff format. Transparent styling shows the e-liquid level clearly. Flavour is punchier than the SKE Crystal equivalent, with SKE’s characteristic sweet-fizzy profile.

Best for: Crystal Bar fans who want longer pod life without moving to a huge big-puff device.

7. Hayati Pro Max Plus 6000 Cherry Ice

Pod life: Up to 6,000 puffs · Battery: 850mAh · Price: Around £9.99

Hayati’s single-pod alternative to the Pro Ultra Plus. Mesh coil delivers strong flavour throughout the pod life, and the 850mAh battery holds up well for a full day of heavy vaping. Cherry is richer and sweeter than SKE Crystal’s, slightly behind SKE on fizzy intensity but with a smoother menthol.

Best for: Daily drivers who want Hayati flavour without the larger Ultra Plus form factor.

Cherry Ice Flavour Profile: What to Expect

Cherry Ice is a nicotine salt blend combining sweet, ripe cherry with a menthol (or koolada) cooling agent. The best versions balance the fruit and the ice — each should be detectable, neither should dominate. Poor executions either lean medicinal (cough-syrup cherry) or replace fruit character with raw menthol.

When you’re comparing Cherry Ice pods across brands, the main variables are:

• Cherry character: Sweet and bright vs rich and dark. SKE and Hayati lean sweeter, SKE Crystal and IVG lean balanced.
• Menthol intensity: From a light frost (SKE Crystal CL6000) to a colder, more pronounced ice (Hayati, SKE).
• Throat hit: Tighter MTL draws deliver more throat hit; airier draws are smoother.
• Pod capacity: 2ml for TPD compliance, with 10ml refill containers on most big-puff kits stretching pod life to 6,000–30,000 puffs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Cherry Ice pod tastes closest to the old disposable version?
If you vaped SKE Crystal Bar disposables, the SKE Crystal CL6000 and Crystal Plus use the same flavour concentrate. For SKE Crystal disposable users, the SKE Crystal Plus is the direct match.

Are all these Cherry Ice pods 20mg / 2% nicotine?
Yes — that’s the UK TPD legal maximum and the standard for pre-filled pods. Lower strengths (10mg, 5mg) exist in some brands for people tapering down.

Can I use one brand’s Cherry Ice pod in another brand’s device?
No. Each pod system uses a proprietary pod shape. SKE pods fit SKE kits only, Hayati pods fit Hayati kits only, and so on. The IVG 2400 4-in-1 is the only way to get flavour variety within one device.

How long does a Cherry Ice pod last?
A standard 2ml pod delivers around 600 puffs (roughly a day for most users). Big-puff kits with 10ml refill containers extend pod life to 6,000+ puffs.

Prices and availability correct at time of writing. Check our current UK Cherry Ice deals for today’s best prices.