How we test Nicotine salt liquids in Liverpool (200 W) (v2)
Nicotine salt liquids advice for Liverpool, covering how to choose, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
The gap between a mid-range and a premium nicotine salt liquids narrows once you know which components you actually use. The included spare coils are useful for the first fortnight, after which you will be ordering your own.
We spent weeks putting nicotine salt liquids options through their paces so the recommendations here reflect real use. 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.
The Forest Green finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily. Worth noting that the 510 bottom pin takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below. For budget shoppers, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge.
Comparing this against a 80:20 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume. The 6.5 ml capacity is a genuinely useful middle ground: enough liquid for a long session without turning the device into a pocket problem. Expect roughly 1221 full puffs from a charge at 6 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing.
Charging over Micro-USB takes about 32 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 1.4 Ω mesh coil is the newer generation. For budget shoppers, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge.
What surprised us most was how little the 1.4 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 80:20 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The silicone tip mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips. Worth noting that the 510 bottom pin takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below.
Specifications
Here is what the engineering actually delivers, without the marketing language.
| Reference model | SMOK Nord |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Elektron |
| Battery capacity | 1500 mAh |
| Power range | 60 W |
| Liquid capacity | 6.5 ml |
| Coil | 1.4 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 200 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 80:20 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 6 mg/ml |
| Material | polycarbonate |
| Charge port | Micro-USB |
| Connector | 510 bottom pin |
| Airflow | adjustable sliding |
| Mouthpiece | silicone tip |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Vanilla Custard: creamy, rich, described as warm vanilla bean with a smooth cream finish. On a 80:20 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 1.4 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 1.4 Ω mesh and the Micro-USB are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510 bottom pin matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and GBP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
Take the time to get it right the first time; the difference shows up over months of use rather than days.
