Nicotine liquids side-by-side test in Scotland, Premium (Vanilla Custard)
Nicotine liquids advice for Scotland, covering side-by-side test, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
The gap between a mid-range and a premium nicotine liquids narrows once you know which components you actually use. Worth noting that the Q-Plus takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below.
The gap between a mid-range and a premium nicotine liquids 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 80:20 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 80:20 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Graphite finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
Two things to check before ordering: the Type-C fast charge socket on the base and whether the 2.0 Ω regular coil is the newer generation. Battery behaviour is where the Vapouriz Max earns its keep: the 650 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 40 and recharges over Type-C fast charge. We would pair the Vapouriz Max with a 80:20 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably.
Charging over Type-C fast charge takes about 44 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries. Comparing this against a 80:20 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume. Battery behaviour is where the Vapouriz Max earns its keep: the 650 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 40 and recharges over Type-C fast charge.
Worth noting that the Q-Plus takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below. For cloud chasers, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge. If you take one thing from this page, make it the coil compatibility check. A device that needs a coil you cannot source locally becomes an expensive ornament within a month.
The build quality on Vapouriz Max 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. Charging over Type-C fast charge takes about 44 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries.
Airflow control on the Vapouriz Max is adjustable enough to move from a warm, restrained draw to something far more open without removing the tank. The 1.6 ml capacity is a genuinely useful middle ground: enough liquid for a long session without turning the device into a pocket problem. If you take one thing from this page, make it the coil compatibility check. A device that needs a coil you cannot source locally becomes an expensive ornament within a month.
Specifications
These are the figures that matter day to day, and the ones worth comparing across models.
| Reference model | Vapouriz Max |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Vaporesso |
| Battery capacity | 650 mAh |
| Power range | 40 W |
| Liquid capacity | 1.6 ml |
| Coil | 2.0 Ω regular |
| Bottle size | 1.3 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 80:20 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 10 mg/ml |
| Material | zinc alloy |
| Charge port | Type-C fast charge |
| Connector | Q-Plus |
| Airflow | dual bottom |
| Mouthpiece | narrow bore |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Pineapple Ice Cream: creamy, sweet, described as dairy-style pineapple dessert. On a 80:20 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 Scotland
Availability in Scotland is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 2.0 Ω regular and the Type-C fast charge are both in stock before committing, and check that the Q-Plus matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and GBP 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.
