# Aspire Avata, a 15 ml pod up against the 2 ml tank rule > The Aspire Avata explained, from its 5 ml and 10 ml twin chambers to its wattage levels, and why the 15 ml version clashes with the UK 2 ml rule. A refillable pod that advertises 15 ml of e-liquid in its cartridge is the headline figure behind the **Aspire Avata**. It is a striking number in Britain, where the tank of a refillable vape has been capped at 2 ml since 2016. Shop listings treat it as a feat of capacity and rarely pause on that gap. Before judging the device, it is worth understanding what the figure covers, how the system behind it works and which version actually ends up in the buyer's hands. ## What the Aspire Avata actually is The **Aspire Avata** is a pod kit with a built-in 1,100 mAh battery, auto-draw firing and a sealed cartridge holding a non-replaceable mesh coil of 0.4 or 0.6 ohm. What sets it apart is that cartridge, split into two levels, a 5 ml pod that feeds the coil and a 10 ml storage tank above it. This 15 ml layout is what the manufacturer calls the standard version. Aspire also lists a second one, described as the TPD version, which holds 2 ml. For a UK buyer, the whole question of the device sits between those two listings. Otherwise, Aspire quotes 94.8 × 44.5 × 23 mm, Type-C charging at up to 1 A, a battery percentage indicator and a side airflow slider that runs from tight to airy. Three constant wattage levels, ECO, NOR and MAX, are selected with a quick triple press of the fire button. ## How the 5 ml and 10 ml twin chambers work Two compartments share the same transparent cartridge, and only one of them is working while you vape. That detail changes how a pod is handled. ### The lower pod is the only one touching the coil The 5 ml lower compartment holds the liquid in use and feeds the wick. It empties puff after puff like the cartridge of any pod, while the 10 ml upper tank stays sealed off and acts purely as storage. ### The valve is a manual transfer When the lower pod runs dry, you activate the e-liquid valve to release liquid from the storage tank, as Aspire describes it. Nothing happens on its own, and one published review points out the risk of draining the lower level while the top one is still full, which ends in a dry hit. That mechanism is covered in our article on the [burnt taste on a vape](/uk/burnt-taste-vape/). The fix is to watch the lower level through the clear cartridge rather than the total volume. ### Filling from the base Filling happens from underneath the cartridge, beneath an orange silicone tab. Close the valve before refitting the cartridge, which according to one review will not slot back into the device while the valve is open. As with any new coil, the wick needs a few minutes to soak before the first puff. Because the coil is built in, a scorched wick means replacing the whole cartridge. ## Aspire Avata and the UK 2 ml tank limit In Britain the reference is regulation 36 of the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016. It states that the capacity of the tank of a refillable electronic cigarette must not exceed 2 millilitres, and that nicotine-containing liquid sold in a dedicated refill container must not exceed 10 millilitres, at no more than 20 mg of nicotine per millilitre. Set side by side, the gap is plain. The standard **Aspire Avata** cartridge holds more than a full refill bottle on its own, since filling it takes one and a half 10 ml bottles. Our guide to the [Voopoo Doric 60](/uk/voopoo-doric-60-guide/) makes the same point about overseas capacity figures. Aspire is aware of this. Its own product page separates the standard 15 ml version from a 2 ml version intended, in its words, for TPD compliance. The manufacturer itself therefore does not present the 15 ml cartridge as the version built for those limits. At least one UK retailer listing quotes both figures, 15 ml and 2 ml (TPD), without saying which one ships, while its technical summary gives 15 ml. It is not our place to rule on the legal status of each sale. The practical point is simpler. A listing that quotes 15 ml describes the standard version, not the one the manufacturer associates with the TPD framework, and that is the first thing to check. ## The 0.4 and 0.6 ohm pods and what ECO, NOR and MAX deliver Both cartridges share the same battery but not the same power, and Aspire publishes a fixed value for each level. | Cartridge | ECO | NOR | MAX | Range quoted for the coil | |---|---|---|---|---| | 0.4 ohm | 22 W | 24 W | 26 W | 23 to 30 W | | 0.6 ohm | 14 W | 16 W | 18 W | 14 to 19 W | The 30 W figure seen on several listings therefore matches none of the selectable levels. No setting goes above 26 W, the ceiling a UK retailer also quotes, and 30 W only appears in the manufacturer's sheet as the top of the range given for the 0.4 ohm coil. Some shops also print 18 to 23 W for the 0.6 ohm, a range missing from the official table. In practice the 0.6 ohm gives a tighter draw and the 0.4 ohm more vapour. A lower resistance vaporises more liquid per puff, which also changes how the same strength feels, as our guide to [nicotine strength](/uk/nicotine-strength-guide/) explains. ## Battery, charging and figures that differ from shop to shop Aspire publishes no runtime figure for the 1,100 mAh battery, and for good reason. A 0.4 ohm cartridge on MAX draws far more from the cell than a 0.6 ohm on ECO. Retail listings also disagree on details. Quoted weight ranges from 50 to 70 g although the manufacturer does not publish one, the lower chamber drops to 4.5 ml on some pages, and the screen becomes a simple LED indicator on others. A figure missing from the manufacturer's sheet is best treated as unconfirmed, however many shops repeat it. ## Who the Aspire Avata suits, and who it does not The twin chamber answers one precise constraint, how often you refill. Its point is to space out handling the bottle, nothing more. It makes sense for anyone after a pod with no fine adjustment, firing on the draw, who is happy to watch the lower level and open the valve at the right moment. It suits less well anyone who changes flavour often, because a sealed 15 ml cartridge means a long stretch with the same liquid. The same goes for anyone wanting to set power to the watt or replace only the coil. For a UK buyer, the real question is whether the 2 ml version is the one on offer. Our comparison of a [pod or box mod](/uk/pod-or-box-mod-beginner/) helps place this kind of device among the other formats. ## FAQ These questions deal with using the device rather than its specification sheet, and add to what comes above without repeating it. ### Does the Aspire Avata suit a mouth to lung draw? Yes, provided you choose the right cartridge. With the 0.6 ohm coil and the airflow slider closed down, the draw comes close to mouth to lung, near the gesture of a cigarette. The 0.4 ohm with the air open leans towards a restricted direct lung draw, airier without turning into a cloud-chasing setup. ### Why does the device cut out during a long puff? It is a safety feature built in by the manufacturer. The chipset stops heating after six seconds of continuous draw. If it cuts out sooner, the cause lies elsewhere, often a battery running low, which the low voltage protection covers, or a dirty contact under the cartridge. ### Can I vape while it charges? One online review says so, but Aspire's official page does not mention the feature. Without confirmation from the manufacturer, it is better not to take it for granted and to check the manual supplied with the device. ### Do the 0.4 and 0.6 ohm cartridges work on the same battery? Yes. Both values are sold separately and fit the same device, which applies different power levels depending on the cartridge fitted, according to the manufacturer's table. Most kits we looked at ship with the 0.6 ohm, with the 0.4 ohm offered as an option or a variant. ### What kind of e-liquid suits its mesh coils? A balanced liquid, around 50/50 PG and VG, sits well with these moderate power mesh coils. A very high VG liquid soaks the wick more slowly, which raises the risk of a dry hit when the lower chamber is already low. ## What the Aspire Avata says about pod design The **Aspire Avata** raises a genuine design question. Splitting the liquid between a 5 ml working pod and a 10 ml store behind a valve is sold as a cure for leaks on large cartridges, at the cost of a manual transfer that has to be learned. The 15 ml figure belongs to the standard version. The manufacturer keeps the TPD label for a 2 ml cartridge, and that distinction should guide how any listing is read. Beyond this model, the Aspire Avata shows hardware where format innovation moves faster than the listings describing it. Reading the source and placing each product within its regulatory framework remains the best way to follow these changes. Editorial content for adult readers only. Nicotine vaping products are not for sale to anyone under 18 in the UK. Nicotine is a substance that causes addiction. This article is not a buying recommendation.