Beginners Verdampfer shortlist (0.15 ohm dual mesh)
Verdampfer advice for Beijing, covering regulations, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
There is no single best verdampfer for everyone in Beijing, and anyone telling you otherwise is selling something. The Ocean Teal finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
Budget matters in Beijing, but with verdampfer the cheapest option is rarely the one that lasts. The Ocean Teal finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
Replacement coils are widely available, and the 0.2 Ω dual 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 0.2 Ω dual mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 35:65 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber.
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. What surprised us most was how little the 0.2 Ω dual mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 35:65 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber.
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 Ocean Teal finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily. Worth noting that the 510-X takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below. The instruction booklet is thin, but the diagrams are clear enough that most people set the device up without further help.
Specifications
Here is what the engineering actually delivers, without the marketing language.
| Reference model | RELX Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Asvape |
| Battery capacity | 2000 mAh |
| Power range | 100 W |
| Liquid capacity | 1.6 ml |
| Coil | 0.2 Ω dual mesh |
| Bottle size | 50 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 35:65 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 10 mg/ml |
| Material | polycarbonate |
| Charge port | Micro-USB |
| Connector | 510-X |
| Airflow | dual bottom |
| Mouthpiece | mesh tip |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Strawberry Cream: creamy, sweet, described as smooth strawberry custard with a light dairy note. On a 35:65 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 0.2 Ω dual 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 0.2 Ω dual mesh 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.
Availability shifts often, so check the current listing before committing to a large order.
