How we test Verdampfer in Beijing (Hcigar Akso) (v2)
Verdampfer advice for Beijing, covering which to pick, 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. Pricing in Beijing shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current CNY rates rather than a fixed list price.
We spent weeks putting verdampfer options through their paces so the recommendations here reflect real use. Charging over Micro-USB takes about 38 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries.
Worth noting that the 510-X takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below. For portable users, 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.
Two things to check before ordering: the Micro-USB socket on the base and whether the 1.5 Ω regular coil is the newer generation. Battery behaviour is where the Suorin Air Plus earns its keep: the 5000 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 150 and recharges over Micro-USB. 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 silicone tip mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips. Comparing this against a 35:65 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume. The 2.0 ml capacity is a genuinely useful middle ground: enough liquid for a long session without turning the device into a pocket problem.
The instruction booklet is thin, but the diagrams are clear enough that most people set the device up without further help. Flavour tracking stays consistent from the first day to roughly the 1.5 Ω regular mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense. In Beijing, availability of the 1.5 Ω regular coil is the practical bottleneck, not the device itself.
Vapour production is more than adequate at 150, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying. We would pair the Suorin Air Plus with a 35:65 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably. In Beijing, availability of the 1.5 Ω regular coil is the practical bottleneck, not the device itself.
Specifications
The specification sheet is where the real trade-offs show.
| Reference model | Suorin Air Plus |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Elektron |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Power range | 150 W |
| Liquid capacity | 2.0 ml |
| Coil | 1.5 Ω regular |
| Bottle size | 300 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 35:65 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 3 mg/ml |
| Material | ABS + glass |
| Charge port | Micro-USB |
| Connector | 510-X |
| Airflow | ring control |
| Mouthpiece | silicone tip |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Blueberry Muffin: creamy, sweet, described as baked blueberry with a soft crumb. On a 35:65 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 1.5 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 1.5 Ω regular and the Micro-USB are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510-X 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.
