# Voopoo Drag 5: what the UK version of this 177W kit really is > Voopoo Drag 5: 177W, dual 18650, UForce-X tank in its 2 ml UK version, PnP X coils. How it differs from the rest of the Drag range, plus cell care. Few kits are searched for as often, and identified as badly, as this one. Between the Drag 4, the Drag X, the Drag S, the Drag H and the later Drag 6, British listings and forum threads blur into each other constantly. This article covers one device only, the **Voopoo Drag 5** kit introduced in the summer of 2024, in the version actually sold here. ## Voopoo Drag 5: the specification at a glance The kit pairs a dual cell mod with the UForce-X tank. The mod outputs up to 177 watts, runs on the GENE.TT 2.0 chipset and charges over USB-C. It takes two 18650 cells, which are not supplied in the box, and that single fact shapes everything else about owning it. The body combines a zinc alloy frame with a leather effect finish, and the battery door is magnetic and slides back rather than hinging. Every function is driven through a three in one flip switch handling ignition lock, power lock and firing, which is the most distinctive part of the interface. The connection is a standard 510, and the platform comfortably carries atomisers up to roughly 29 mm across without overhang. That is why a portion of owners keep the mod and change the tank over the years rather than replacing the whole kit. These details are consistent across British retailer listings and the reviews published when the kit launched. Nothing here is carried over from another Drag model. ## The tank is 2 ml here, and that matters International coverage of this kit almost always quotes a UForce-X capacity of 5.5 ml. That figure does not describe what you can buy in Britain. British listings show the UForce-X tank at 2 ml, with a spare 2 ml glass in the box, because tank capacity is capped at 2 ml under the rules that apply to this market. This is the single most common source of confusion for a British buyer reading an overseas review of the Voopoo Drag 5. The mod is identical, the coils are identical, the tank is a compliant version of the same product. The practical consequence is real. A direct to lung setup on low resistance coils gets through liquid quickly, and a 2 ml tank means filling it more often than a foreign review would lead you to expect. Filling is from the top, through a fairly narrow port that suits a bottle with a slim nozzle. ## Which Drag are you actually looking at This is the check to make before anything else. Across the Drag range the devices do not share a power source, a maximum output or a chipset, so reading a Drag X or Drag S listing while shopping for this kit leads to a concrete mistake, usually about cell format. The Voopoo Drag 5 is a two external 18650 cell kit. The Drag 6, released later, uses an internal battery and a newer chipset with a higher stated output. Those are opposite design philosophies rather than two rungs of one ladder, and neither replaces the other. A simple rule sorts it out. If the listing you are reading does not explicitly state two 18650 cells and a 177 watt maximum, it is not describing this kit. That check takes ten seconds and prevents buying cells the device cannot use. The same caution applies to tanks and coils, which are not interchangeable across every generation of the series. The coil platform name is the dependable marker, not the family name. ## The UForce-X tank and PnP X coils The tank ships with two coils from the PnP X platform, at 0.15 and 0.3 ohm, both described by the manufacturer as direct to lung and intended for high VG liquid. Those values point the device firmly at a loose, vapour heavy draw. In other words, this is not a kit for a tight, low power draw. An adult who wants a restricted mouth to lung experience will be far better served by a compact device, as set out in our comparison of [pod, box and tube formats](/uk/pod-box-or-tube-vape/). Each coil carries its recommended wattage range on its side. That range, and not the mod's 177 watt ceiling, is the number you set the device by. Priming a new coil before fitting it is not optional on a platform running this low in resistance, and our guide to [vape settings](/uk/vape-settings-wattage-coil-airflow/) covers the method step by step. Because PnP X is a widely stocked platform in Britain, coil supply is one of the less worrying aspects of owning this kit, which is not true of every mod of the same age. ## Modes on the GENE.TT 2.0 chipset The chipset follows the arrangement Voopoo has used for several generations. A smart mode reads the fitted coil and proposes a suitable output, which is enough for anyone who does not want to open a menu. Variable wattage gives you the full range up to the stated maximum and is the reference mode for anyone tuning to a specific coil. There is also temperature control and an eco mode presented by the manufacturer as a way of extending runtime, plus an optional flame animation on firing that is purely cosmetic. Most owners settle into two of these: smart mode for simplicity, variable wattage for fine adjustment. The rest see occasional use at best on a kit of this type. ## Cells for the Voopoo Drag 5: how to read a data sheet Since the cells are not included, choosing them is on you, and no article can hand you a build, a current figure or a power setting presented as safe. That depends on the exact cell you buy and the coil you fit, and anyone publishing a universal number is guessing. The method is to read the data sheet published by the cell manufacturer, not the retailer's sales copy. Three figures matter: the cell chemistry, its genuine capacity, and above all the maximum continuous discharge current the manufacturer guarantees, expressed in amps. That current is a limit to stay well clear of, never a target. Compare what your configuration will draw against the manufacturer's stated limit, keep a comfortable margin, and abandon the plan if the margin is thin. A seller advertising a spectacular amp rating with no data sheet behind it is not a source. Four ground rules govern a dual cell device. Cells must be a matched pair, meaning the same brand and reference, bought together and always used together, never mixed. The plastic wrap and the positive insulating ring must be intact, with no tears at all. Cells travel in a rigid case made for them, never loose in a pocket with keys or coins. And charging on an external charger suited to the format and chemistry remains preferable, even though the device accepts charging over its USB-C port. Any cell that runs abnormally hot, swells or shows a damaged wrap is retired immediately and taken to a collection point. It is not a consumable to nurse along. ## Living with it day to day A dual cell format means a dense, tall object in the hand, and that is the accepted price of the runtime. The Voopoo Drag 5 does not disappear into a shirt pocket the way a pod does, and it travels in a bag or a jacket. The magnetic door makes cell swaps quick, which suits the way this kind of hardware is actually used: one pair charging while another is in service. That rotation is the genuine argument for the format, more than any figure on the screen. Set against it, the 2 ml tank means refills are frequent in direct to lung use. In heavy use the liquid supply becomes the limiting factor long before the batteries do, which reverses the usual expectation for a dual cell mod. ## Who this kit suits This is hardware for someone already comfortable with the basics, who can choose cells and read a wattage range. An adult buying a first device is better served by an internal battery format that removes the cell question entirely. Its lasting appeal runs against the current market, which leans heavily towards compact sealed devices, as covered in our look at the [new vape devices of 2026](/uk/new-vape-devices-2026/). A device whose cells you replace can be kept going; one with a soldered battery cannot. ## Common questions about the Voopoo Drag 5 ### Are the batteries included with the kit? No. It ships without its two 18650 cells, which must be bought separately from a seller able to provide the cell manufacturer's data sheet. ### What is the maximum output? The manufacturer states 177 watts. That is a ceiling for the device, not a setting: the range printed on the fitted coil determines what you actually use. ### How does it differ from the Drag 6? The Drag 6 uses an internal battery and a newer chipset with a higher stated output. This kit keeps two replaceable external cells. They are different approaches rather than two tiers. ### Which coils does it take? The UForce-X tank runs PnP X coils, in low resistance direct to lung values. Always check the platform name on the packaging before buying replacements. ### Can I fit a different atomiser? Yes. The 510 connection accepts standard atomisers up to around 29 mm in diameter, which is one of the practical strengths of the box format. ## Where the Drag 5 stands today Taken on its own terms, the Voopoo Drag 5 is a coherent kit: a dual 18650 mod rated at 177 watts, the UForce-X tank in its 2 ml British version, and the proven GENE.TT 2.0 chipset. Nothing experimental, but a legible package for someone who wants runtime and hardware that can be kept alive. The real caution is not about the device at all, it is about the cells: read the manufacturer's data sheet, respect the stated discharge limit, keep them matched, protect the wrap and carry them in a case. Identify the model properly before buying, by confirming the listing states two 18650 cells and 177 watts, and expect the tank in front of you to hold 2 ml rather than the figure quoted in overseas reviews. Those two checks remove most of the disappointment that surrounds this range. Editorial content for adult readers only. Vaping products usually contain nicotine, a substance that causes addiction. Not for sale to under-18s in the United Kingdom. This article is not a buying recommendation.