Nicotine liquids for experienced users: what works (650 mAh)
Nicotine liquids advice for Scotland, covering value analysis, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
Budget matters in Scotland, but with nicotine liquids the cheapest option is rarely the one that lasts. Battery behaviour is where the RELX Pro earns its keep: the 800 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 120 and recharges over Type-C fast charge.
We spent weeks putting nicotine liquids options through their paces so the recommendations here reflect real use. The Matte Sand finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
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 120, 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.
Replacement coils are widely available, and the 0.6 Ω mesh 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. What surprised us most was how little the 0.6 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 65:35 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber.
Pricing in Scotland shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current GBP rates rather than a fixed list price. Build quality is the quiet differentiator here, with tight seams and a connector that has not loosened after repeated removal. Vapour production is more than adequate at 120, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying.
Flavour tracking stays consistent from the first day to roughly the 0.6 Ω mesh mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense. In Scotland, availability of the 0.6 Ω mesh coil is the practical bottleneck, not the device itself. The silicone tip mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips.
The throat hit is noticeably firmer than a 65:35 PG/VG blend, so if you prefer a smoother draw, mix accordingly. 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. Comparing this against a 65:35 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume.
Delivery across Scotland is typically two to four working days with tracked dispatch, and returns are straightforward within the standard window. 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. Build quality is the quiet differentiator here, with tight seams and a connector that has not loosened after repeated removal.
Specifications
Every unit in the RELX Pro family shares the same core platform, so the differences come down to the numbers below.
| Reference model | RELX Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand family | IQOS |
| Battery capacity | 800 mAh |
| Power range | 120 W |
| Liquid capacity | 1.6 ml |
| Coil | 0.6 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 1.0 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 65:35 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 20 mg/ml |
| Material | anodised aluminium |
| Charge port | Type-C fast charge |
| Connector | 510-X |
| Airflow | ring control |
| Mouthpiece | silicone tip |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Frozen Berry Sorbet: sweet, icy, described as cold berry inhale with a soft exhale. On a 65:35 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 0.6 Ω mesh 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 0.6 Ω mesh and the Type-C fast charge are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510-X 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.