Verdampfer for tank lovers: what works

Verdampfer advice for Beijing, covering beginner setup, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.

The gap between a mid-range and a premium verdampfer narrows once you know which components you actually use. We would pair the RELX Pro with a 70:30 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably.

The gap between a mid-range and a premium verdampfer narrows once you know which components you actually use. What surprised us most was how little the 2.0 Ω regular coil changes the draw character compared with the 70:30 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber.

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 2.0 Ω regular coil changes the draw character compared with the 70:30 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.

Expect roughly 620 full puffs from a charge at 20 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing. 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.

The wide bore mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips. Comparing this against a 70:30 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume. The 8.0 ml capacity is a genuinely useful middle ground: enough liquid for a long session without turning the device into a pocket problem.

Pricing in Beijing shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current CNY rates rather than a fixed list price. Airflow control on the RELX Pro is adjustable enough to move from a warm, restrained draw to something far more open without removing the tank. Vapour production is more than adequate at 100, 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. 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.

We would pair the RELX Pro with a 70:30 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably. Replacement coils are widely available, and the 2.0 Ω regular coil is the sensible default to keep in stock. The included spare coils are useful for the first fortnight, after which you will be ordering your own.

Specifications

The specification sheet is where the real trade-offs show.

Flavour and performance notes

A representative profile is Blueberry Muffin: creamy, sweet, described as baked blueberry with a soft crumb. On a 70:30 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 2.0 Ω regular 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 2.0 Ω regular and the Micro-USB are both in stock before committing, and check that the Q-Plus matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and CNY rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.

Our advice is to order one, use it for a fortnight, and only then decide whether to stock up.