VapeCon starter kits side-by-side test in Austria, Tips (Beipu B2)
VapeCon starter kits advice for Austria, covering side-by-side test, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
The Austria market for vapecon starter kits has grown steadily, and the choice on offer now is genuinely broad. Materials are unremarkable on paper and feel reassuringly solid in the hand, with no flex in the body at all.
The gap between a mid-range and a premium vapecon starter kits narrows once you know which components you actually use. Battery behaviour is where the SMOK Nord earns its keep: the 3000 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 70 and recharges over Micro-USB.
In Austria, availability of the 0.6 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 55:45 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume.
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 0.6 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 55:45 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Graphite 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 55:45 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably. Replacement coils are widely available, and the 0.6 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.
Battery behaviour is where the SMOK Nord earns its keep: the 3000 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 70 and recharges over Micro-USB. Expect roughly 1491 full puffs from a charge at 6 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing. Replacement coils are widely available, and the 0.6 Ω mesh coil is the sensible default to keep in stock.
If you take one thing from this page, make it the coil compatibility check. A device that needs a coil you cannot source locally becomes an expensive ornament within a month. The throat hit is noticeably firmer than a 55:45 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.
Materials are unremarkable on paper and feel reassuringly solid in the hand, with no flex in the body at all. Delivery across Austria is typically two to four working days with tracked dispatch, and returns are straightforward within the standard window. Pricing in Austria shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current EUR rates rather than a fixed list price.
Specifications
Specifications vary by batch, so treat these figures as the reference point rather than a guarantee for every unit.
| Reference model | SMOK Nord |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Eleaf |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Power range | 70 W |
| Liquid capacity | 2.5 ml |
| Coil | 0.6 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 1.0 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 55:45 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 6 mg/ml |
| Material | stainless steel |
| Charge port | Micro-USB |
| Connector | magnetic contact |
| Airflow | dual bottom |
| Mouthpiece | silicone tip |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Melon Cucumber: fresh, light, described as clean cucumber under sweet melon. On a 55:45 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 0.6 Ω mesh 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 0.6 Ω mesh and the Micro-USB are both in stock before committing, and check that the magnetic contact matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and EUR rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
Our advice is to order one, use it for a fortnight, and only then decide whether to stock up.