JUUL2 vs Myle V5 Meta vs SMOK Novo: Closed Pods, Open Pods and What Each Costs in the UAE
By DK Ridoy, Vape Highster UAE · Published 25 October 2026 · Last updated 25 October 2026 · Prices as of October 2026
Short answer: In JUUL2 vs Myle vs SMOK Novo, the first two are closed systems with sealed prefilled pods; SMOK Novo is an open system you fill yourself. On our shelf, JUUL2 pods are 18mg and cost about AED 27 per ml, Myle V5 Meta pods are 5% and about AED 10.50 per ml, and a Novo filled with AED 35 salt costs about AED 1.17 per ml plus pods. Pick JUUL2 for simplicity at low strength, Myle for strength, Novo for cost.
We sell all three. Every figure below comes from our listings.
JUUL2 vs Myle vs SMOK Novo, side by side
| JUUL2 | Myle V5 Meta | SMOK Novo 4 / Novo X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| System | Closed | Closed | Open (refillable) |
| Device price | AED 85 | AED 75 | AED 125 / AED 120 |
| Battery | 330mAh | 380mAh | 800mAh |
| Pod size | About 1.2ml | 2ml | Refillable; you choose the liquid |
| Pod price | AED 65 for 2 | AED 42 for 2 | Bottle from AED 35 for 30ml |
| Nicotine | 18mg/ml | 5% (50mg) on our stock | Whatever you fill: 3mg to 50mg |
| Cost per ml | About AED 27 | About AED 10.50 | About AED 1.17 plus replacement pods |
| Power control | None | None | Adjustable wattage |
| Screen | LED | LCD with puff counter | Not stated on our listing |
JUUL2: simple, but low strength for heavy smokers
JUUL2 is the most hands-off of the three. Click a pod in, vape, click it out. The catch for UAE buyers is the strength: our JUUL2 pods are 18mg per ml, and each pod holds about 1.2ml. Someone who smoked a pack a day will likely find that light and get through pods quickly. At AED 65 for two, that becomes the most expensive way to vape we sell.
Who it suits: a light smoker who values a familiar, simple device and doesn’t mind the cost. Flavours on our listing are tobacco and menthol only: Virginia Tobacco, Autumn Tobacco, Crisp Menthol, Polar Menthol, Summer Menthol and Ruby Menthol.
Myle V5 Meta: closed-pod convenience at full strength
Myle V5 Meta pods hold 2ml at 5%, so each pod carries far more nicotine than a JUUL2 pod. The device has an LCD puff counter, magnetic pods and USB-C charging. Twelve pod flavours on our listing run from Sweet Tobacco to Malaysian Mango and Pink Lemonade.
Who it suits: a heavier smoker who wants closed-pod simplicity and a stronger hit. It’s still about ten times the cost per ml of a refillable kit, so it isn’t a money-saver.
SMOK Novo: the cheapest to run, with some upkeep
The Novo 4 and Novo X are open pod kits with 800mAh batteries, more than double the closed devices. You fill the pod from a bottle, which means you choose the strength and flavour, and you pay bottle prices. The Novo X ships with two pods, a 0.8Ω dual-coil and a 0.8Ω mesh. The Novo 4 accepts coils from 0.4Ω to 3.0Ω and outputs 5 to 25W.
The trade-off is upkeep: filling, priming new pods, replacing them when the taste fades. Our pod priming guide covers the one step that matters most.
What a month costs, worked out
Here’s an example at 2ml a day, about 60ml a month. The usage figure is ours, picked to compare like with like.
| System | Liquid cost for 60ml | Device | First month |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUUL2 | About AED 1,625 | AED 85 | About AED 1,710 |
| Myle V5 Meta | AED 630 | AED 75 | AED 705 |
| SMOK Novo X + NASTY 30ml salt | AED 70 | AED 120 | AED 190 plus pods |
That gap is the whole argument for an open kit. Note that 60ml of JUUL2 at 18mg is less nicotine than 60ml of Myle at 50mg, so a JUUL2 user may not use that much. For a fuller comparison against disposables, see disposable vs pod kit cost.
Our pick
For most daily vapers in the UAE, the SMOK Novo X with a 30ml salt bottle. It costs far less to run and lets you set your own strength. For someone who won’t fill a pod, Myle V5 Meta over JUUL2, because the 5% pods last longer per click and cost less per millilitre. JUUL2 makes sense only if you specifically want JUUL and smoke lightly.
More background: pod systems in the UAE and refillable vs prefilled pods. Shop: JUUL2 Starter Kit, Myle V5 Meta, SMOK Novo X.
FAQ
Can you put Myle pods in a JUUL2?
No. Closed pods only fit their own brand’s device.
Which is stronger, JUUL2 or Myle?
On our stock, Myle V5 Meta pods at 5% are much stronger than JUUL2 pods at 18mg per ml.
Is SMOK Novo good for beginners?
Yes, if you’re willing to fill a pod. Start with a 0.8Ω pod and a 20mg or 35mg salt.
About the author: DK Ridoy has five years in the UAE vape trade and manages product content at Vape Highster UAE. Prices and specs come from our listings as of October 2026.
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