Diy Mixers guide to VapeCon starter kits (practical)
VapeCon starter kits advice for Austria, covering aroma, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
Local availability in Austria shapes the practical answer more than the marketing does. What surprised us most was how little the 1.5 Ω regular coil changes the draw character compared with the 50:50 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber.
The gap between a mid-range and a premium vapecon starter kits narrows once you know which components you actually use. Pricing in Austria shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current EUR rates rather than a fixed list price.
Battery behaviour is where the RELX Pro earns its keep: the 800 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 40 and recharges over Type-C fast charge. We would pair the RELX Pro with a 50:50 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably. Replacement coils are widely available, and the 1.5 Ω regular coil is the sensible default to keep in stock.
Expect roughly 867 full puffs from a charge at 12 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing. Delivery across Austria is typically two to four working days with tracked dispatch, and returns are straightforward within the standard window. The included spare coils are useful for the first fortnight, after which you will be ordering your own.
The throat hit is noticeably firmer than a 50:50 PG/VG blend, so if you prefer a smoother draw, mix accordingly. Pricing in Austria shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current EUR rates rather than a fixed list price. 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.
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 1.5 Ω regular mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense.
Worth noting that the 510-X 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. The included spare coils are useful for the first fortnight, after which you will be ordering your own.
Specifications
Here is what the engineering actually delivers, without the marketing language.
| Reference model | RELX Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand family | AEKU |
| Battery capacity | 800 mAh |
| Power range | 40 W |
| Liquid capacity | 6.5 ml |
| Coil | 1.5 Ω regular |
| Bottle size | 30 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 50:50 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 12 mg/ml |
| Material | ABS + glass |
| Charge port | Type-C fast charge |
| Connector | 510-X |
| Airflow | fixed |
| Mouthpiece | standard bore |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Cinnamon Danish: sweet, spiced, described as cinnamon pastry with a light glaze. On a 50:50 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 1.5 Ω regular mark before the coil begins to mute it.
Practical considerations in Austria
Availability in Austria is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 1.5 Ω regular and the Type-C fast charge are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510-X matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and EUR 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.
