Rainbow Candy Higo Alfa Pro 25k Prefilled Pods

Overview

The Rainbow Candy Higo Alfa Pro 25k Prefilled Pods by Higo in Rainbow Candy at 10mg and 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Higo Alfa Pro 25k Prefilled Pods Rainbow Candy overview

The Higo Alfa Pro 25k Prefilled Pods in Rainbow Candy are replacement pods for the Higo Alfa Pro pod system. Each pod arrives sealed and already filled with nicotine salt e-liquid, so there is no bottle to open, no tank to top up and no coil to build or prime by hand. You press the pod into the Alfa Pro device, give the mesh coil a minute or two to take up liquid, and start vaping. The 25k on the pack is the manufacturer's rated puff count for a single pod. It describes what the pod is designed to deliver at best, and a later section explains how to read that figure sensibly.

Rainbow Candy is a mixed sweet-shop fruit flavour. Picture a bag of assorted fruit chews or sugar-dusted fruit sweets: several fruit notes layered together, led by sweetness, with a small tart edge on the finish. It suits vapers who like playful, sugary flavours and find menthol, tobacco or plain citrus a bit dull. If you lean towards sharp or cooling flavours, other options in the same range may sit better with you, and we point to a few of them further down.

This page is a practical guide rather than a sales pitch. We cover what the puff rating really means, how the flavour behaves across a day of vaping, how the pod and device are put together, how to fit and use the pod, how to choose a nicotine strength under UK rules, how to fix the usual problems, and how the Alfa Pro compares with other ways of vaping. We try to be straight about limits as well as strengths, because a pod that suits one person can be a poor match for the next.

A few quick facts before the detail:

• Product type: sealed prefilled replacement pod for the Higo Alfa Pro system. The device is a separate item unless the listing says otherwise.
• Flavour: Rainbow Candy, a sweet mixed-fruit candy profile.
• Rated life: up to 25,000 puffs, as stated by the manufacturer.
• Liquid: nicotine salt e-liquid. The UK retail maximum strength is 20mg/ml.
• Coil: mesh coil built into the pod, so a fresh coil comes with every pod.
• Draw style: mouth-to-lung, similar to drawing on a cigarette.
• Age: 18 and over only. Age checks apply at checkout and on delivery.

Vaping is not risk free and it is not for anyone who does not already use nicotine. If you smoke and want to switch, it is a far less harmful route than carrying on with cigarettes, but the aim for most people should be to stop smoking completely and, in time, to step down the nicotine as well.

What the 25k puff rating means in practice

Puff ratings are the most quoted and least understood numbers in vaping. For this pod, the 25,000 figure comes from the manufacturer's own machine testing, where a smoking machine takes short, evenly spaced draws of a fixed length until the pod stops producing vapour. People are not machines. Real draws run from one second to four, the gaps between them run from seconds to hours, and the way you hold and pull on the device changes how much liquid is used. So read 25,000 as a ceiling that tells you the pod is built for long life, not as a promise of a precise count.

Several things move the real number up or down:

• Draw length. Long, hard pulls move more liquid through the mesh with every puff. Short, gentle pulls stretch the pod further.
• How often you vape. Constant chain vaping keeps the coil hot and uses liquid faster than a few puffs after meals.
• Nicotine strength. People on lower strengths often take more and longer puffs to feel satisfied, which shortens the pod's working life.
• Flavour type. Sweet flavours such as Rainbow Candy can leave sugar residue on the coil, which can dull the taste sooner than a lighter citrus or menthol liquid would.
• Storage and temperature. A pod left on a sunny windowsill or in a hot car can thin out and weep, wasting liquid before you use it.

There is a second point worth stating plainly. The volume of liquid inside a pod is what finally limits how many puffs it can give. Retail pods and tanks in the UK are limited to 2ml of liquid, and a pod of that size cannot physically deliver puffs in the tens of thousands at normal draw lengths. If the pod you receive is a standard UK-format pod, the real number of puffs will be well below the headline, so look at the capacity and strength printed on the pack rather than leaning on the number in the product name. We would rather you know that now than feel misled in week two.

On paper, 25,000 puffs at about 200 puffs a day would last around four months. Use that as a sense check on the claim, not a plan. A better way to judge the pod is by your own routine: note the day you fit it, note the day the flavour fades or the vapour stops, and you will know exactly what a pod costs you per week. Most regular vapers settle into a predictable pattern after the first one or two pods.

If you are a light or occasional vaper, a long-life pod makes sense because you will not be swapping it often. If you vape heavily all day, expect to go through pods faster than the label suggests, and work out your costs on that basis.

Rainbow Candy flavour profile

Rainbow Candy sits in the sweet, fruit-forward corner of the flavour map. It does not try to reproduce a single fruit. Instead it blends several into one candy-like impression, in the same way that a pack of mixed fruit sweets tastes of fruit in general rather than of any one flavour. On the inhale you get a bright, syrupy sweetness with red and yellow fruit tones at the front. Behind that there is a rounder, slightly jammy note, and on the exhale a light sugar-coating taste lingers on the tongue with just enough tartness to stop it feeling flat.

Flavour descriptions are personal, so here is how we would break it down:

• Inhale: sweet, juicy and bright. Think fruit chew rather than fresh fruit.
• Mid-draw: mixed berry and citrus-peel hints that blur together. You are unlikely to pick out individual fruits and that is the point of the flavour.
• Exhale: a smooth sugary finish with a slight sour tang, which keeps the sweetness from becoming heavy.
• Aftertaste: light and candy-like. It fades fairly quickly rather than coating your mouth.

What it is not matters as much as what it is. Rainbow Candy is sold as a sweet profile, not a menthol or ice-led one, so do not expect a strong cooling sensation unless the product listing says otherwise. It is not a dessert flavour either, so there is no cream, custard or bakery note weighing it down. Compared with tobacco or coffee flavours it is lighter and more playful, and compared with sharp citrus pods it is noticeably sweeter.

Across a day of vaping, a few patterns tend to show up with sweet candy flavours:

• Vaper's tongue. After a long session you can stop tasting a flavour you enjoyed an hour earlier. This is your palate tiring, not a fault with the pod. Rinse with water, eat something plain or switch flavours for a short break and the taste usually returns.
• Coil build-up. Sugars and sweeteners in e-liquid can caramelise on the coil. Gentler draws and avoiding back-to-back puffs keep the mesh cleaner for longer.
• Drinks change perception. Coffee, cola and alcohol all alter how a sweet flavour tastes. Water is the neutral choice if you want the flavour to stay consistent.

If you try Rainbow Candy and decide it is too sweet, the same range includes more tart or fresh options such as Lemon and Lime and Blue Razz GB, along with fruit-and-berry choices like Cherry Berry and Blueberry Raspberry. If you like the candy angle but want something fizzier, Fizzy Cherry Cola is worth a look. Range availability changes, so check the listing for what is in stock today.

Design and build quality of the pod

The Higo Alfa Pro 25k pod is a sealed, factory-filled cartridge. It has no fill port, no screw-off base and no loose parts, so there is nothing to pour, spill or lose. For a large-capacity pod, that sealed construction is the main reason it is easier to live with than a refillable tank. You cannot overfill it, you cannot put the wrong liquid in it and you cannot cross-contaminate flavours, which matters if you have just switched from another candy flavour.

When you open the packaging, run through this quick check:

• Seal and cleanliness. The outside of the pod and the contact end should be dry. A faint film of condensation after transit is normal. Visible liquid pooling at the connector is not, and you should contact us before using it.
• Seating. The pod should push into the device with a firm, positive feel and sit flush. If it wobbles or rattles, it has not seated properly. Remove it and fit it again.
• Mouthpiece. It should be smoothly moulded without rough edges, so it sits comfortably against the lips during long sessions.
• Window. Prefilled pods of this type usually have a clear or semi-clear section so you can see roughly how much liquid is left. This is the easiest way to judge when you are near the end.
• Labelling. The pack should show the flavour, the nicotine strength, the liquid volume, the health warning and the manufacturer or importer details. Check these against what you ordered.

The matching Alfa Pro device is a pocket-sized pod system. A pod rated for a very long life makes the whole unit a little thicker than a slim starter pen, so it feels more like a small mobile phone accessory than a lipstick tube. Weight and grip matter more than people expect. A device that sits well in the hand is one you are less likely to drop, and a dropped pod is a common cause of cracked housings and leaks.

Treat the pod as a consumable with a sensible shelf life. Store unused pods upright if you can, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and keep them out of reach of children and pets. Do not squeeze the pod when fitting it, and never try to prise it open or refill it. Doing so can damage the coil, let liquid leak, and will usually void any claim you might otherwise have for a faulty item.

When a pod is finished, do not put it in the household bin. Used pods and vape devices contain a coil and traces of nicotine, and the battery in the device is a fire risk in a bin lorry. UK retailers that sell vapes are required to take back used vapes, and many household waste recycling centres have dedicated drop-off points.

Battery and charging with the Alfa Pro device

The pod contains no battery. Power comes from the rechargeable Higo Alfa Pro device, which charges over a USB-C connection. That split is good for two reasons. First, you are not throwing away a lithium battery every time you finish a pod, which is better for waste and for your wallet. Second, the device and the pod age separately, so you can use the same device across many pods as long as the battery stays healthy.

We do not quote a battery capacity here because figures can differ between device revisions and we do not want to give you a number that does not match your unit. Check the milliamp-hour rating printed on the device or its box. As general guidance, any device meant to carry a very long-life pod needs a battery in the several-hundred to low-thousand mAh range. Anything much smaller would need charging far too often to keep up with the pod. Treat that as context, not a specification.

Charging habits make a real difference to how long the device lasts:

• Use a normal USB-C cable and a standard 5V adapter. A phone charger is perfectly good. A fast charger gives no benefit and some can overheat small batteries.
• Do not vape while charging. Unplug first. Using the device on charge puts heat into the coil and the battery together.
• Charge on a hard, flat, non-flammable surface. Not under a pillow, on a sofa or in a bag.
• Do not leave it charging unattended overnight. Most devices cut the charge when full, but a fault in a cheap cable or adapter is not something you want to discover at 3am.
• Avoid running it to flat every time. Topping up when the indicator shows low, rather than waiting for a complete shutdown, is gentler on lithium cells.
• Keep it out of heat and cold. A device left on a radiator or in a freezing car loses capacity faster.

Most people top up the device every few days, but how often depends on how much you vape and how hard you pull. If you find the battery dying within a day, the usual culprits are a worn cable, a weak charger, or a battery that is simply past its best after months of use.

Never use a device with a swollen case, a hot battery that you did not cause by vaping, or exposed wiring. Stop using it, move it away from anything flammable and dispose of it through a proper battery recycling point. When the device finally wears out, it should go to a vape or small electrical recycling point, not the general waste bin.

Mesh coil technology and puff delivery

Inside every pod sits a mesh coil. Older wire coils wrap a thin resistance wire round a cotton wick. A mesh coil instead uses a flat or curved sheet of fine metal mesh with many tiny holes, pressed against the cotton. The extra surface area means the liquid is heated more evenly and more quickly, which in daily use tends to give steadier flavour, more consistent vapour and fewer hot spots that taste scorched.

What that means when you actually vape:

• Fast ramp-up. The mesh reaches working temperature quickly, so the first puff after a rest is already usable.
• Even heating. The whole mesh surface warms together, so flavour stays consistent from one puff to the next.
• Longer coil life. Spreading the heat reduces the chance of a single point burning the wick, which is a common reason a pod tastes burnt long before it runs out of liquid.
• Moderate vapour. A mouth-to-lung pod using nicotine salt liquid is not built for huge clouds. You get a smooth, controlled vapour rather than a thick plume.

Pods of this kind typically use a coil resistance in roughly the 0.6 to 1.2 ohm region, which gives a comfortable balance of flavour and battery use for mouth-to-lung vaping. Treat that as a typical range rather than a measured figure for this particular pod, since Higo does not always print resistance on the pack.

The draw is mouth-to-lung. You pull the vapour into your mouth first, hold it for a moment, then breathe it in. This is close to the way most smokers draw on a cigarette, which is why pod systems appeal to people who are moving over from smoking. It uses less liquid per puff than direct-to-lung vaping and gives a tighter, firmer draw, with the nicotine hitting at a manageable pace.

Two practical points affect how well the coil performs over the life of the pod:

• Prime it properly. A new pod needs a few minutes to let liquid soak into the cotton before the first puff. Skip this and you will get a dry, burnt taste that can permanently damage the coil.
• Space your puffs. Rapid back-to-back draws starve the wick because liquid cannot wick in as fast as the coil burns it off. A few seconds between puffs keeps the flavour clean.

With a sweet profile like Rainbow Candy, coil care matters a little more than with lighter flavours. Sugars in the liquid build up on the mesh over time, so the taste may flatten slowly rather than cut out suddenly. If the flavour seems duller after several weeks, take a break from the pod for a day to let the wick re-saturate and then try again.

Nicotine strength and UK limits

In the UK, nicotine-containing e-liquid and pods for retail sale are limited to a maximum strength of 20mg/ml, which is 2%. That is the legal ceiling for all rechargeable vapes and pods, and it is the same cap that applied to the old disposable vapes before they were banned. You will not see a legitimate UK retail pod above that figure. Higo Alfa Pro pods are commonly offered at the upper end of the permitted range, so check which strength you have selected on the product page before ordering and do not assume.

Choosing a strength is the single biggest factor in whether a pod feels satisfying. A straightforward guide:

• 20mg/ml (2%). The closest match to the nicotine delivery of cigarettes. Suits heavier smokers, such as those on ten or more a day, and anyone who finds lower strengths leave them craving.
• 10mg/ml (1%). A middle option for lighter smokers or those partway through stepping down.
• 5mg/ml and below. For light smokers, occasional vapers and anyone cutting down further. Not every range includes these strengths, so check availability.

Nicotine salt liquid is smoother than the older freebase type, which is why salts are the usual choice at higher strengths. The throat hit at 20mg/ml in a salt is gentler than the same strength in a freebase liquid, though a new vaper or someone coming from a light habit may still find it too strong at first.

Signs that you are getting too much nicotine include dizziness, nausea, a racing heart, headaches, sweating and an unusually harsh throat hit. If that happens, stop vaping, drink water, get some fresh air and wait until you feel normal. Next time, choose a lower strength or take fewer and shorter puffs. If symptoms are severe or do not pass, seek medical advice.

A few other points that sensible vapers keep in mind:

• It is for adults who already use nicotine. If you have never smoked, you do not need to start vaping, and nobody under 18 should use these products.
• Pregnancy and health conditions. If you are pregnant or have a heart condition, speak to a GP, pharmacist or stop smoking service about the right way to quit nicotine.
• Step down over time. Many people begin on 20mg/ml and move to 10mg/ml after a few weeks once cravings settle. Dropping gradually is easier than going all the way at once.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets. Nicotine liquid is poisonous if swallowed, and a pod that has been chewed or broken open is an emergency.

Free local stop smoking services and the NHS can help if you want to stop smoking entirely. A vape can be one tool for that, but it works best alongside support.

Who the Higo Alfa Pro Rainbow Candy pod is for

This pod is built for a particular type of vaper. It suits you best if most of the following sound familiar:

• You are a smoker moving to vaping. The mouth-to-lung draw and 20mg/ml nicotine salt option are a close match for the experience of smoking, which helps with the transition.
• You like sweet flavours. If candy, fruit chews and sweet drinks appeal to you, Rainbow Candy will make sense from the first puff.
• You value convenience. A sealed pod is easier than mixing, filling and priming a refillable tank, particularly if you are out and about.
• You want a long interval between changes. A pod rated for very long life means fewer pod swaps than a small starter pod.
• You already own, or plan to buy, an Alfa Pro device. These pods fit that system and are not interchangeable with other brands.

It is probably not the right choice if any of these describe you:

• You are under 18, or have never smoked. Nicotine is addictive, and there is no reason to start.
• You prefer huge clouds and direct-to-lung vaping. This is a tighter mouth-to-lung experience. A sub-ohm kit would serve you better.
• You dislike sweet flavours. A candy profile will feel sugary and heavy if you favour tobacco, menthol or sharp citrus.
• You like to mix and match liquids. A sealed prefilled pod gives you one flavour per pod, not a bottle you can choose and refill at will.
• You want complete control over power and airflow. The system is designed for simplicity, with limited adjustment.
• You are very sensitive to nicotine. The strengths on offer may be too high for you, and a lower strength or a nicotine replacement product might serve you better.

There is a middle group too. If you are a casual vaper who only wants a few puffs at the weekend, a long-life pod is still workable, but you may find you are paying for capacity you will never use. If you share a device with a friend or partner, remember that a sealed pod is a single-user item, and sharing devices carries hygiene risks.

The honest summary is that this pod is aimed at adults who smoke or have smoked, who want a sweet, hassle-free flavour in a format that behaves like a cigarette, and who are happy to stay within one device system.

How to fit and use the pod

Fitting and starting a new pod takes under two minutes, but the first few steps are the ones that decide whether it tastes good or burnt. Follow this order:

• Step 1: Check the pod. Look for any visible leaks or damage and confirm the flavour and nicotine strength on the pack are correct.
• Step 2: Remove packaging. Take off any plastic wrap, protective cap or sticker covering the mouthpiece and the connector end. Leave nothing blocking the airflow.
• Step 3: Seat the pod. With the device switched off or inactive, press the pod in firmly until it sits flush. You should feel a definite click or snug fit.
• Step 4: Let it saturate. Wait two to five minutes before the first puff. The cotton needs time to soak up liquid, and vaping dry is the quickest way to ruin a coil.
• Step 5: Take gentle first puffs. Start with two or three short, light draws with several seconds between them. Then move to your normal pace.
• Step 6: Check the battery. If the device needs charging, do that before you start, and never vape while it is plugged in.

Good everyday technique makes the pod last longer and taste better:

• Draw slowly. A smooth three-second pull is plenty. Hard, fast pulls waste liquid and can cause leaking.
• Keep the device upright when you can. This helps the wick stay evenly fed and cuts down on liquid pooling in the airway.
• Give the coil breaks. A few seconds between puffs and the odd longer rest during the day keep the mesh clean.
• Keep the mouthpiece clean. Wipe it with a dry tissue now and then. Avoid water or alcohol wipes near the electronics or the pod's air channel.
• Carry it sensibly. Keep it in a pocket or case away from keys, coins and anything that could press the firing sensor or short the contacts.

To change flavour, simply remove the old pod, store it somewhere upright if there is liquid left, and fit the new one. Do not leave the old pod loose in a bag, since leftover liquid can seep out. Remember to let the new pod saturate again.

When the pod is finished, remove it and take it to a vape recycling drop-off. Most retailers selling vapes in the UK must accept used vapes, and many council recycling centres have a collection bin for small electricals and vapes. Never throw pods or devices in household waste or leave them where children or animals could find them.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most pod problems come down to a short list of causes. Before you blame the pod, check the basics below. If a fix does not work after a couple of tries, contact us rather than carrying on, because a genuinely faulty pod is better replaced than endured.

• Burnt or harsh taste. Usually a dry coil from vaping before the pod saturated, or from chain vaping. Stop for several minutes, take gentle puffs, and avoid back-to-back draws. If the taste remains after the pod has rested, the coil may be damaged.
• Weak or fading flavour. Check whether you are suffering from vaper's tongue by rinsing with water and trying a different flavour for a day. If the flavour is still dull, coil build-up from a sweet liquid may be to blame. Rest the pod for a few hours and reduce the length of your draws.
• No vapour or very little vapour. Confirm the pod is fully seated, the protective film is removed, and the battery is charged. Make sure the airflow is not blocked by lint or debris. If the pod is nearly empty, the window should show low liquid.
• Gurgling or spitting. Excess liquid in the airway. Hold the device upright, blow gently back through the mouthpiece to clear it, and wipe away what comes out. Take shorter draws for a while.
• Leaking from the pod or device. Often caused by pressure changes, warm storage or squeezing the pod. Wipe everything clean and dry, store the device upright and keep it away from heat. If leaking continues from a new pod, it may be defective.
• Device does not fire. Check the battery first. Clean the contacts gently with a dry cotton bud, re-seat the pod, and try again. If the device still does not respond when charged, the fault may be in the device rather than the pod.
• Pod will not seat properly. Make sure you are using a pod made for the Alfa Pro, that the connector is clean, and that nothing is obstructing the slot. Do not force it.
• Throat hit feels too strong. This is nicotine strength, not a fault. Take smaller puffs, or choose a lower strength next time.
• Sticky or dirty mouthpiece. Wipe with a dry tissue. A sticky film can build up with sweet flavours.
• Short battery life. Replace worn cables, use a standard adapter, and consider the age of the device. Batteries lose capacity gradually after many charge cycles.

If you smell burning, see smoke or feel the device getting unusually hot, stop using it immediately, put it down on a non-flammable surface away from anything combustible, and do not charge it again. Report it to us so we can help.

If you have an issue with a pod you bought from us, keep the packaging and your order number, take a clear photo of the fault, and get in touch. That makes it much quicker to sort out a replacement or refund under our returns policy.

Value for money

Judging value on a pod like this means looking past the headline puff count. The question that matters is what the pod costs you per week, compared with what you are spending now, and whether the quality holds up across that time. Here are the points we would weigh up.

• Cost per week, not per puff. Puff counts are marketing ratings, and real-world use varies widely. Track how long your first pod lasts and divide the price by the number of weeks. That is your real figure.
• Comparison with cigarettes. For most smokers, even a heavy vaping habit costs noticeably less per week than a pack-a-day smoking habit at current UK prices. Vaping is not free, but the savings can be significant.
• Comparison with small pods. A low-capacity pod is cheaper per unit but gets swapped far more often. If you vape daily, the frequent swaps, delivery costs and waste add up.
• Comparison with bottled liquid. Buying 10ml bottles of nicotine salts and filling a refillable pod is usually cheaper per millilitre than any prefilled pod. You pay for convenience with prefilled.
• Hidden costs. The Alfa Pro device is a separate purchase, and you may need a USB-C cable and adapter. Factor in the occasional replacement device once the battery has worn.
• Waste and sustainability. A reusable device with replaceable pods produces less electronic waste than throwing away a whole vape. Recycling pods and devices properly is part of the true cost of vaping.

On the plus side, a pod built for long life gives you fewer purchase decisions and fewer moments where you find yourself without a spare. A fresh mesh coil with every pod also means flavour starts clean each time, with no coil to clean or replace.

On the downside, you are locked into one device system, so you cannot easily switch brands of pod to chase a cheaper price. If the pod does not deliver anything close to its rated life, you may feel the price was too high for what you got. That is why we suggest buying one pod first and tracking how long it lasts, rather than stocking up immediately.

If price is your priority, compare the cost per millilitre of liquid on offer, not the puff rating. If convenience and a cigarette-like draw are your priorities, a prefilled pod makes good sense, as long as you go in with sensible expectations about how long it will really last.

Look out for multi-buy offers and bundle pricing on the product page, and check the listing for the exact pack contents so you know whether the price is for one pod or more.

How it compares with other options

The Alfa Pro system is one of several ways to vape, and the best choice depends on your priorities. Here is a fair look at how this pod stacks up against the main alternatives.

• Higo BB Pulse 6000 refill pods. Higo's own smaller-format pods offer a lower rated puff count and a lighter, more pocketable setup. They suit lighter vapers or anyone who likes changing flavours often, while the Alfa Pro 25k is aimed at people who want longer intervals between pod swaps. The two are not interchangeable between devices.
• Other Alfa Pro flavours. If Rainbow Candy is too sweet, the Lemon and Lime, Blue Razz GB and Fizzy Cherry Cola pods in the range offer sharper or fizzier alternatives on the same device. You do not need to buy a new device to switch.
• Refillable pod kits. Kits from brands such as Vaporesso, OXVA, SMOK and Uwell use small refillable pods that you fill from 10ml bottles. They are cheaper to run per millilitre and allow almost unlimited flavour choice, but they need more effort, can leak when filled badly and require you to carry a bottle. Prefilled Alfa Pro pods win on convenience and lose on cost and flexibility.
• Other prefilled pod systems. Several big names sell prefilled pods for their own devices. The core differences are pod capacity, device battery size, flavour range and price per pod. Compare the nicotine strength, liquid volume and cost per week rather than the marketing numbers, and check that pods for the system are easy to buy.
• Sub-ohm kits. These produce much larger clouds and suit people who prefer a loose, direct-to-lung draw with lower-strength liquid. They are bulkier, use more liquid and battery, and are a poor match for smokers who want a cigarette-like hit.
• Nicotine replacement therapy. Patches, gum, lozenges and inhalators from a pharmacy or stop smoking service carry no vapour and may suit some people better. They do not replicate the hand-to-mouth habit, which is why many smokers prefer vaping.

Where the Alfa Pro pod does well is in its simplicity and cigarette-like draw, its sealed construction and its long rated life. Where it is weaker is in cost per millilitre, the limited flexibility of a one-flavour-per-pod system, and the dependence on a single brand's device. The headline puff rating also invites more caution than most buyers expect, as we explained above.

A sensible way to decide is to ask three questions. Do you want to fill a tank, or just fit a pod? Do you want maximum flavour choice, or a flavour you like with no effort? And is the cost per week acceptable against what you spend now? If your honest answers are no tank, no effort and acceptable cost, Rainbow Candy in the Alfa Pro format is a reasonable fit. If you answered the other way round, a refillable kit with bottled liquid is likely to serve you better.