Nic Salt Users guide to Flavour variety packs (updated): Updated
Flavour variety packs advice for Liverpool, covering age rules, 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. The throat hit is noticeably firmer than a 20:80 PG/VG blend, so if you prefer a smoother draw, mix accordingly.
Local availability in Liverpool shapes the practical answer more than the marketing does. Charging over Type-C fast charge takes about 52 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries.
We would pair the Robust Pro 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 1.2 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.
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 1.2 Ω mesh mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense. In Liverpool, availability of the 1.2 Ω mesh coil is the practical bottleneck, not the device itself.
Two things to check before ordering: the Type-C fast charge socket on the base and whether the 1.2 Ω mesh coil is the newer generation. Battery behaviour is where the Robust Pro earns its keep: the 800 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 200 and recharges over Type-C fast charge. We would pair the Robust Pro with a 20:80 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably.
The build quality on Robust 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 1.2 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 20:80 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Emerald finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
Specifications
Here is what the engineering actually delivers, without the marketing language.
| Reference model | Robust Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand family | AEKU |
| Battery capacity | 800 mAh |
| Power range | 200 W |
| Liquid capacity | 4.0 ml |
| Coil | 1.2 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 200 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 20:80 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 12 mg/ml |
| Material | polycarbonate |
| Charge port | Type-C fast charge |
| Connector | magnetic contact |
| Airflow | fixed |
| Mouthpiece | wide bore |
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 1.2 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 1.2 Ω mesh and the Type-C fast charge are both in stock before committing, and check that the magnetic contact matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and GBP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
Availability shifts often, so check the current listing before committing to a large order.
