Flavour variety packs for diy mixers: what works (v2)
Flavour variety packs advice for Liverpool, covering licensing, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
We spent weeks putting flavour variety packs options through their paces so the recommendations here reflect real use. Two things to check before ordering: the USB-C socket on the base and whether the 1.0 Ω mesh coil is the newer generation.
Local availability in Liverpool shapes the practical answer more than the marketing does. Charging over USB-C takes about 64 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries.
The Lilac Mist finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily. Worth noting that the Q-Plus takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below. For diy mixers, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge.
Two things to check before ordering: the USB-C socket on the base and whether the 1.0 Ω mesh coil is the newer generation. Battery behaviour is where the IQOS III earns its keep: the 800 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 40 and recharges over USB-C. We would pair the IQOS III with a 60:40 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably.
Charging over USB-C takes about 64 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries. Comparing this against a 60:40 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume. Battery behaviour is where the IQOS III earns its keep: the 800 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 40 and recharges over USB-C.
Vapour production is more than adequate at 40, 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.
Specifications
Every unit in the IQOS III family shares the same core platform, so the differences come down to the numbers below.
| Reference model | IQOS III |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Eleaf |
| Battery capacity | 800 mAh |
| Power range | 40 W |
| Liquid capacity | 4.0 ml |
| Coil | 1.0 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 30 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 60:40 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 12 mg/ml |
| Material | stainless steel |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Connector | Q-Plus |
| Airflow | ring control |
| Mouthpiece | standard bore |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Cherry Lime Soda: sweet, tart, described as red cherry with a lime lift. On a 60:40 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 1.0 Ω mesh mark before the coil begins to mute it.
Practical considerations in Liverpool
Availability in Liverpool is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 1.0 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 GBP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
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