The SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod and Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod are both pod systems aimed at users who want adjustable settings without a full mod setup. On paper they share a lot of common ground, from displays to adjustable airflow.
This comparison sticks strictly to the published specs and notes, calling out where one device pulls ahead and where the data simply is not there to make a call.
| Spec | SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod | Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Battery capacityBattery | 1700 mAh | 1600 mAh |
| Max outputPerformance | 🏆 40 W | 35 W |
| Battery typeBattery | Built-in | Internal |
| Display screenConvenience | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable airflowConvenience | Yes | Yes |
| Variable wattagePerformance | Yes | Yes |
| Charge time to 80%Battery | 35 min | 🏆 30 min |
| Charge currentBattery | 2 A | 2 A |
| WeightConvenience | 83.5 g | 🏆 65 g |
| Coil resistancesPerformance | 0.4ohm, 0.6ohm, 0.7ohm, 0.8ohm | 0.6Ω 0.9Ω |
| Charging portBattery | Type-C | Type C |
| Build materialConvenience | zinc-alloy/ aluminium body | Premium aluminum alloy, matte finish |
| Best US priceat time of comparison | $24.99* | $24.99* |
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* Lowest US price we found on 6 Aug 2026. Prices change often — see each review below for live pricing.
Battery
Battery capacity is a tie, with the SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod at 1700 mAh and the Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod at 1600 mAh — a 100 mAh gap too small to call a meaningful advantage. Charge current is identical at 2 A for both. The Caliburn G5 Pod does reach 80% charge faster, in 30 minutes versus 35 minutes for the Novo 6 Ultra Pod, but battery type is listed differently for each (‘Built-in’ vs ‘Internal’) without enough detail to compare directly, and overall the category lands as a tie.
Performance
The SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod has a higher max output at 40 W compared to 35 W on the Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod, and it also offers more coil resistance options (0.4ohm, 0.6ohm, 0.7ohm, 0.8ohm versus 0.6Ω and 0.9Ω on the Caliburn G5 Pod), giving it a broader range to choose from. Both devices include variable wattage and adjustable airflow. With coil resistance data not directly comparable across the two lists, the category is called a tie despite the Novo 6 Ultra Pod’s wattage edge.
Convenience
Both devices have a display screen, adjustable airflow, and a Type-C style charging port, though the port naming differs slightly (‘Type-C’ vs ‘Type C’) without further detail to compare. The Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod is notably lighter at 65 g versus 83.5 g for the SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod, which affects pocket feel and portability, while build materials are described differently for each (zinc-alloy/aluminum vs premium aluminum alloy with a matte finish) without enough shared detail to rank them. The category result is a tie.
The SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod suits vapers who want higher max wattage and more coil resistance options to fine-tune their experience.
The Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod suits vapers who prioritize a lighter device and a quicker charge to 80%.
The verdict
Neither the SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod nor the Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod comes out ahead across the board — all three categories end in a tie, with individual specs splitting between the two. The Novo 6 Ultra Pod offers higher max output and more coil resistance choices, while the Caliburn G5 Pod charges faster and weighs less. Choosing between them comes down to which of those specific traits matters more to the individual user, rather than one device being the clear overall pick.