RELX devices for pod fans: what works (Passion Fruit Guava)
RELX devices advice for Trinidad, covering taste profile, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
Budget matters in Trinidad, but with relx devices the cheapest option is rarely the one that lasts. Vapour production is more than adequate at 70, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying.
Search results for relx devices in Trinidad are crowded, which is why this page focuses on what actually changes the experience. The throat hit is noticeably firmer than a 40:60 PG/VG blend, so if you prefer a smoother draw, mix accordingly.
Replacement coils are widely available, and the 0.8 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. What surprised us most was how little the 0.8 Ω regular coil changes the draw character compared with the 40:60 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber.
The 2.5 ml capacity is a genuinely useful middle ground: enough liquid for a long session without turning the device into a pocket problem. Expect roughly 1594 full puffs from a charge at 0 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing. Delivery across Trinidad is typically two to four working days with tracked dispatch, and returns are straightforward within the standard window.
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 Hcigar Akso 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 0.8 Ω regular coil changes the draw character compared with the 40:60 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber.
Vapour production is more than adequate at 70, 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.
For pod fans, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge. Flavour tracking stays consistent from the first day to roughly the 0.8 Ω regular mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense. In Trinidad, availability of the 0.8 Ω regular coil is the practical bottleneck, not the device itself.
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. The Forest Green finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
Specifications
Specifications vary by batch, so treat these figures as the reference point rather than a guarantee for every unit.
| Reference model | Hcigar Akso |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Elektron |
| Battery capacity | 650 mAh |
| Power range | 70 W |
| Liquid capacity | 2.5 ml |
| Coil | 0.8 Ω regular |
| Bottle size | 1.3 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 40:60 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 0 mg/ml |
| Material | anodised aluminium |
| Charge port | Micro-USB |
| Connector | 510-X |
| Airflow | adjustable sliding |
| Mouthpiece | mesh tip |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Cola Zero: sweet, fizzy, described as cola sweetness with a light fizz. On a 40:60 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 0.8 Ω regular mark before the coil begins to mute it.
Practical considerations in Trinidad
Availability in Trinidad is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 0.8 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 TTD 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.