Choosing Sigaretta elettronica: nic salt users edition (80 W) (v2)
Sigaretta elettronica advice for Rio de Janeiro, covering how to use, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
Budget matters in Rio de Janeiro, but with sigaretta elettronica the cheapest option is rarely the one that lasts. Replacement coils are widely available, and the 0.8 Ω regular coil is the sensible default to keep in stock.
Budget matters in Rio de Janeiro, but with sigaretta elettronica the cheapest option is rarely the one that lasts. What surprised us most was how little the 0.8 Ω regular coil changes the draw character compared with the 80:20 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber.
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 50, 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.
What surprised us most was how little the 0.8 Ω regular coil changes the draw character compared with the 80:20 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Cobalt Blue finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily. Materials are unremarkable on paper and feel reassuringly solid in the hand, with no flex in the body at all.
Build quality is the quiet differentiator here, with tight seams and a connector that has not loosened after repeated removal. Charging over Micro-USB takes about 77 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries. Two things to check before ordering: the Micro-USB socket on the base and whether the 0.8 Ω regular coil is the newer generation.
Worth noting that the magnetic contact takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below. For nic salt 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.
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 | SMOK |
| Battery capacity | 1200 mAh |
| Power range | 50 W |
| Liquid capacity | 2.0 ml |
| Coil | 0.8 Ω regular |
| Bottle size | 1.3 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 80:20 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 3 mg/ml |
| Material | anodised aluminium |
| Charge port | Micro-USB |
| Connector | magnetic contact |
| Airflow | adjustable sliding |
| Mouthpiece | narrow bore |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Lemon Lime Soda: citrusy, crisp, described as zesty lemon over lime with gentle carbonation. On a 80:20 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 Rio de Janeiro
Availability in Rio de Janeiro 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 magnetic contact matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and BRL rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
If any of the above addresses what you were trying to solve, the rest of the pages in this section cover it in more detail.
