Verdampfer reviews: tested in Beijing (v5)
Verdampfer advice for Beijing, covering handling, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
Most Beijing buyers start with a well-known brand name and then discover that fit and coil availability matter far more. Charging over USB-C takes about 71 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries.
Most Beijing buyers start with a well-known brand name and then discover that fit and coil availability matter far more. The included spare coils are useful for the first fortnight, after which you will be ordering your own.
Flavour tracking stays consistent from the first day to roughly the 0.8 Ω mesh mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense. In Beijing, availability of the 0.8 Ω mesh coil is the practical bottleneck, not the device itself. The narrow bore mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips.
Delivery across Beijing is typically two to four working days with tracked dispatch, and returns are straightforward within the standard window. The build quality on RELX Pro is a step above most of what sits in the same price bracket, and the finish resists the chipping that usually shows after a few months of pocket carry. Build quality is the quiet differentiator here, with tight seams and a connector that has not loosened after repeated removal.
The included spare coils are useful for the first fortnight, after which you will be ordering your own. What surprised us most was how little the 0.8 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 30:70 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Stealth Grey finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
Vapour production is more than adequate at 80, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying. Materials are unremarkable on paper and feel reassuringly solid in the hand, with no flex in the body at all. The instruction booklet is thin, but the diagrams are clear enough that most people set the device up without further help.
Specifications
Specifications vary by batch, so treat these figures as the reference point rather than a guarantee for every unit.
| Reference model | RELX Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Freemax |
| Battery capacity | 1000 mAh |
| Power range | 80 W |
| Liquid capacity | 2.0 ml |
| Coil | 0.8 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 1.3 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 30:70 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 0 mg/ml |
| Material | stainless steel |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Connector | magnetic contact |
| Airflow | dual bottom |
| Mouthpiece | narrow bore |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Cinnamon Danish: sweet, spiced, described as cinnamon pastry with a light glaze. On a 30:70 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 0.8 Ω mesh mark before the coil begins to mute it.
Practical considerations in Beijing
Availability in Beijing is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 0.8 Ω mesh and the USB-C are both in stock before committing, and check that the magnetic contact matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and CNY rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
Take the time to get it right the first time; the difference shows up over months of use rather than days.
