Nic Salt Users guide to RELX devices (premium)

RELX devices advice for Bahamas, covering side-by-side test, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.

We spent weeks putting relx devices options through their paces so the recommendations here reflect real use. We would pair the SMOK Nord with a 20:80 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably.

Anyone who has compared relx devices options in Bahamas quickly learns that specification lists only tell part of the story. The throat hit is noticeably firmer than a 20:80 PG/VG blend, so if you prefer a smoother draw, mix accordingly.

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. Flavour tracking stays consistent from the first day to roughly the 0.8 Ω mesh mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense.

The build quality on SMOK Nord 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. Build quality is the quiet differentiator here, with tight seams and a connector that has not loosened after repeated removal. Charging over USB-C takes about 59 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries.

In Bahamas, availability of the 0.8 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. Comparing this against a 20:80 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume.

Airflow control on the SMOK Nord is adjustable enough to move from a warm, restrained draw to something far more open without removing the tank. 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. Expect roughly 1753 full puffs from a charge at 10 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing.

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 mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 20:80 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Deep Purple finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.

We would pair the SMOK Nord with a 20:80 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably. Replacement coils are widely available, and the 0.8 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.

Specifications

Every unit in the SMOK Nord family shares the same core platform, so the differences come down to the numbers below.

Flavour and performance notes

A representative profile is Kiwi Lime: tangy, green, described as tart kiwi balanced by lime. On a 20:80 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 0.8 Ω mesh mark before the coil begins to mute it.

Practical considerations in Bahamas

Availability in Bahamas is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 0.8 Ω mesh and the USB-C are both in stock before committing, and check that the Q-Plus matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and BSD rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.

Questions about a specific configuration? Send the model name and we will confirm the parts that fit.