The SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod and the VOOPOO Argus G4 are both pod systems aimed at everyday vapers who want adjustable settings without stepping up to a full mod. On paper they share a lot of common ground, from display screens to adjustable airflow.
This comparison sticks strictly to the published specs and notes, calling out where one device pulls ahead and where the numbers simply don’t give us enough to declare a winner.
| Spec | SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod | VOOPOO Argus G4 |
|---|---|---|
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| Battery capacityBattery | 1700 mAh | 1650 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 | 35 min |
| Charge currentBattery | 2 A | 2 A |
| WeightConvenience | 83.5 g | 🏆 65 g |
| Coil resistancesPerformance | 0.4ohm, 0.6ohm, 0.7ohm, 0.8ohm | 0.4–3.0 Ω |
| Charging portBattery | Type-C | Type-C, 5V / 2A |
| Build materialConvenience | zinc-alloy/ aluminium body | Zinc Alloy / Leather / Aluminum Alloy |
| Best US priceat time of comparison | $24.99* | $22.99* |
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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 close enough to call a tie: 1700 mAh for the SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod versus 1650 mAh for the VOOPOO Argus G4, a 50 mAh gap that isn’t meaningful in daily use. Charge time to 80% (35 minutes) and charge current (2 A) are identical on both devices, reinforcing the tie. Battery type is listed as “Built-in” for the SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod and “Internal” for the VOOPOO Argus G4, which likely describe the same setup but aren’t stated in comparable terms, so no winner is called there. Overall, the category is a tie.
Performance
The SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod has a higher max output at 40 W compared to the VOOPOO Argus G4’s 35 W, which on its own would suggest more headroom for denser vapor or warmer flavor at the top end. However, both devices match on variable wattage support and adjustable airflow, and the category is recorded as a tie overall, so the wattage edge doesn’t translate into a decisive performance advantage once the other shared features are factored in. Coil resistance ranges are listed differently for each (0.4/0.6/0.7/0.8 ohm for the SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod versus a 0.4–3.0 ohm range for the VOOPOO Argus G4), but these aren’t presented in comparable form, so no winner is called on that spec either.
Convenience
Both devices include a display screen, adjustable airflow, and Type-C charging, putting them on equal footing for day-to-day handling, which is reflected in the tie for this category. The VOOPOO Argus G4 is notably lighter at 65 g versus 83.5 g for the SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod, a difference vapers may feel in pocket carry or all-day handling, though this weight gap sits under the Battery/Performance/Convenience groupings and doesn’t shift the overall convenience tie as computed. Charging port detail is also uneven: the VOOPOO Argus G4 specifies “Type-C, 5V / 2A” while the SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod simply lists “Type-C,” so there isn’t enough comparable detail to call a winner on that particular spec.
The SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod suits vapers who want the higher 40 W ceiling for more output flexibility.
The VOOPOO Argus G4 suits vapers who prioritize a lighter device at 65 g for easier all-day carry.
The verdict
Neither device comes out ahead across the board. The SMOK Novo 6 Ultra Pod holds a clear edge in max output, while the VOOPOO Argus G4 is meaningfully lighter, and every other measured category — battery, overall performance, and convenience — lands as a tie. Choosing between them comes down to whether higher wattage or a lighter build matters more to you, since the rest of the specs are effectively matched.