RELX MAXGO Combo 33K Prefilled Vape Kit

Overview

The RELX MAXGO Combo 33K Prefilled Vape Kit by Relx delivers up to 33,000 puffs across 9 flavours at 10mg and 20mg. Pick up the BUY 2 FOR £22 multibuy — free UK delivery over £20 and same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

RELX MAXGO Combo 33K Prefilled Vape Kit: what you are buying

The RELX MAXGO Combo 33K Prefilled Vape Kit is a rechargeable, prefilled pod kit from Relx. It is rated by the manufacturer at 33,000 puffs, and we list it at £11.99 in 10mg and 20mg nicotine strengths. There is nothing to fill, no coil to fit and no settings to learn. You get a rechargeable body, sealed prefilled liquid and a draw-activated system, so you pick it up, inhale and it works.

The word that separates this kit from the many single-flavour devices at a similar price is Combo. In this range it means each kit is built around two flavours rather than one. The pairings are chosen so that one side and the other contrast, for example a sweet berry blend against a sharp citrus, or a menthol against a light fruit. The idea is that a high-rated device should not lock you into one taste for the months it takes to use up.

Relx has been making sealed pod hardware for years and is generally associated with tidy, restrained devices rather than the loudest numbers on the shelf. The MAXGO Combo line is its entry in the large-puff category that now dominates UK shelves. We stock the family as ten flavour listings, all priced the same, so the choice comes down to taste and strength rather than budget.

This guide covers everything a buyer actually needs to know before ordering: what the 33,000 figure really describes, how the flavours behave, what to expect from the battery and the mesh coil, how to choose between 10mg and 20mg, how to set the kit up, what to do if something goes wrong, and how it compares fairly with the alternatives. Where we do not have a precise manufacturer figure, such as exact battery capacity or dimensions, we say so and tell you where to check rather than inventing a number.

• Format: rechargeable body with prefilled pods, no refilling
• Rating: 33,000 puffs, as stated by the manufacturer
• Strengths: 10mg and 20mg
• Flavour format: Combo, two flavours per kit
• Price: £11.99, with a buy 2 for £22 offer

Nicotine is addictive. This product is for adult smokers and existing vapers only, and is not for anyone under 18.

Performance and puff delivery

The headline figure is worth understanding before you buy, because it is easy to misread. UK rules cap any prefilled pod or refillable tank at 2ml of liquid. No single sealed pod sold legally in this country holds anywhere near the volume needed for 33,000 puffs on its own. Devices at this rating are therefore built as a rechargeable body used with replaceable prefilled pods, and the number describes what the complete system is rated to deliver across the liquid supplied with it, not what one pod contains. Always check the packaging of your kit for exactly what is in the box.

Puff ratings come from standardised laboratory machines that use a fixed draw length and a fixed interval between draws. Real vaping is messier than that, and the result is usually a real-world total somewhat below the printed number. Treat 33,000 as a way of comparing one device against another, not as a guarantee.

Several things push your actual figure up or down:

• Draw length. A long, slow pull uses more liquid than a short tap. Most people vape longer than the test machine does.
• Frequency. Chain vaping heats the coil repeatedly without rest, which consumes liquid faster and can scorch the wick.
• Nicotine strength. Users on a lower strength tend to take more puffs to feel satisfied, which drains the liquid sooner.
• Temperature. Cold air thickens liquid and makes the wick less responsive. Heat thins it and can push it past seals.
• Storage. A device kept upright and cool wastes less liquid than one left in a pocket or a hot car.

As a rough illustration, someone taking around 200 puffs a day would see 33,000 puffs last about five and a half months on paper. If the real-world total comes in a quarter below the rating, that becomes closer to four months. A heavier user will get through it faster, a lighter one slower. The point is not the exact arithmetic but that this is a kit you buy occasionally rather than every few days.

In terms of how it delivers, the draw-activated design means vapour arrives as you inhale, with no button to hold. A sealed mesh-coil system of this type generally produces a smooth, restricted draw closer to a cigarette than to a large open-airflow device, with a moderate cloud and a throat hit that depends mostly on the strength you choose. Delivery should stay consistent through most of the life of the liquid and fade towards the end, which is the cue to move on to the next flavour or reorder.

Flavour profile across the ten Combo pairings

Flavour is the reason the Combo format exists. Vaping one flavour continuously dulls your perception of it, often within a few days, and with a device rated in the tens of thousands of puffs that fatigue is the thing most buyers eventually complain about. Having two profiles in one kit lets you rotate, and a flavour you have rested for a day tastes stronger when you return to it.

The pairings in the family are built around contrast rather than similarity. Here is how they group, based on the flavour combinations we list:

• Sweet red fruit. Sweet Strawberry/Strawberry Raspberry Cherry is the most dessert-like of the set, with a candy-sweet strawberry base and a mixed red fruit blend alongside it.
• Dark fruit and cherry. Cherry Blast/Blueberry Cherry Cranberry pairs a bright, direct cherry with a deeper blend where cranberry adds a dry tartness to the blueberry and cherry.
• Ice and tropical. Pineapple Ice/Lemon Lime and Pineapple Ice/Strawberry Raspberry Cherry both pair a chilled pineapple with a contrast, one citrus and one red fruit.
• Menthol and light fruit. Cool Mint/Watermelon Breeze is the closest to a straight menthol option, with a clean mint alongside a soft, summery melon.
• Sour and fizzy. Fizzy Pineapple/Blueberry Sour Raspberry and Watermelon Ice/Blueberry Sour Raspberry lean into a sherbet-style sharpness for people who find ordinary fruit flavours too sweet.
• Berry with chill. Cherry Ice/Blueberry Raspberry keeps a familiar jammy berry side and adds a cold cherry.
• Berry with citrus. Blueberry Raspberry/Lemon Lime sets a rounded dark berry against a clean lemon-lime sourness.

Flavour description is subjective, so read the above as a guide to direction rather than a promise of exact taste. A few general rules help when choosing. Menthol and ice flavours feel cooler and lighter and tend to suit people coming off menthol cigarettes or vaping in warm weather. Sweet berry and cherry blends suit people who want a rounder, fuller taste. Sour and citrus profiles suit anyone who finds sweet liquids cloying after a few hours.

If you are unsure, pick a pairing where at least one side contrasts with what you normally vape. That gives you something to rotate to when palate fatigue sets in, which is the entire practical benefit of the Combo format. Buyers who take two kits often choose one sweet-leaning and one cold-leaning pairing so that four flavours cover most moods.

Design and build quality

A prefilled pod kit of this type is a compact, handheld body that takes a sealed pod. It is draw-activated, so there are no switches to learn, and any indicators are limited to simple lights that show the battery or that the device is firing. Exact dimensions, weight and the finish of the casing are printed on the packaging and shown in the listing images, and we would rather you check those than rely on a guess from us. What we can do is tell you what matters in a device like this and how to judge it when it arrives.

The first test is the pod seating. A properly made kit accepts the pod with a firm, definite click and holds it without rocking. A pod that sits loose will leak at the contact point and may fail to fire reliably. Press it in until it stops and then check that nothing rattles when you shake the device gently.

The second is the mouthpiece. Good mouthpieces are smooth on the lip, free of rough moulding seams, and shaped so that condensation drains back rather than pooling at the opening. If you feel sharp edges on the lip or see gaps between the mouthpiece and the pod, contact us before using it.

The third is the body finish. Look at the joins on the casing. Even gaps and a consistent surface mean the unit was assembled carefully. Uneven seams are a minor cosmetic point, but they can also let moisture or lint into the charging port, so they are worth noticing.

Relx has built its reputation on neat, restrained hardware rather than showy styling, and that tends to carry through to its larger formats. In practice that means a design that looks like a piece of consumer electronics rather than a novelty item, which matters if you carry it in a bag or pocket every day.

• Grip. A larger battery body is usually thicker than a slim 600-puff pen. Check the listing images to see whether it suits a small hand.
• Pocket carry. Store it upright where you can. Loose in a pocket with keys or coins is the quickest way to scratch it.
• Port protection. Keep the charging port free of lint and moisture, and never charge a device that has visible liquid on it.

Because the pods are sealed and the unit has no adjustable parts, there is very little to break through use, which keeps the failure points down to the battery, the pod contact and the coil.

Battery and charging

Any device rated in the tens of thousands of puffs has to be rechargeable, since no carryable disposable battery would otherwise last the distance. The charging lead the kit requires is specified on the packaging, so check that before assuming a cable you already own will fit. Current devices commonly use USB-C, but confirm it on your unit rather than assuming.

The exact battery capacity in milliamp hours is a manufacturer figure that we do not invent. As a general guide, rechargeable pod bodies in this class commonly carry batteries somewhere in the range of several hundred up to around fifteen hundred mAh, with larger cells giving longer between charges and a slightly bulkier body. If the capacity matters to you, look at the packaging or contact us and we will check the specification sheet for the batch in stock.

Good charging habits make the biggest difference to how long the battery stays healthy:

• Top up little and often. Lithium-ion cells prefer partial charges to being run flat every time. Plug in when the indicator shows low rather than waiting for it to die.
• Use a decent charger. A standard 5V USB adapter from a recognised brand is fine. Avoid damaged cables, unbranded multi-port chargers and anything that gets hot to the touch.
• Never charge unattended. Do not leave it plugged in overnight, under a pillow or on a soft surface such as a sofa. Unplug it once the indicator shows full.
• Keep it cool. Heat is the enemy of lithium cells and of the liquid inside the pod. A parked car in summer is the worst possible place.
• Do not vape while charging unless the packaging explicitly says it is designed for that. Doing so adds heat and strain.

A lithium-ion cell typically keeps most of its capacity for a few hundred charge cycles and then declines gradually. For a kit that lasts several months, you may well finish the liquid before the battery degrades noticeably, but treat any swelling, a hot casing during charging or a sharp chemical smell as a reason to stop using it immediately.

Recycling matters. A rechargeable vape contains a lithium battery and must never go in household waste or kerbside recycling, where damaged cells have caused bin lorry and depot fires. In the UK you can take empty devices to vape retailers that offer take-back, or to the electrical recycling area at your household waste recycling centre. Many supermarkets and electrical shops also have small-electricals drop-off points. Spent pods go the same route.

Mesh coil and prefilled pod technology

Every vape works by passing current through a coil, which heats a wick soaked in liquid and turns it into vapour. What separates one design from another is the shape and material of that coil. Kits like the MAXGO Combo are built around mesh coil technology, where the heating element is a flat or curved mesh screen rather than a thin wound wire.

The advantage is surface area. A mesh element contacts more of the wick at once, so it heats more evenly and reaches working temperature quickly. In practice that gives three benefits you can feel: faster vapour on the first draw, more consistent flavour from puff to puff, and less of the hot spot effect that can cause a burnt taste with older wire coils. The resistance of coils in sealed pod systems of this kind typically sits around or just under one ohm, matched to the battery output, and you cannot change it, which is the point of a no-fuss kit.

The pod is where the liquid lives. Each pod is factory sealed and filled, with the coil built in, so the coil and the liquid are consumed together. That has several consequences:

• No coil changes. You never fit or prime a coil yourself, so there is no chance of fitting it wrongly.
• Liquid and coil are matched. The coil is designed for the specific viscosity of the e-liquid in the pod, which is why flavour stays consistent.
• Nicotine salt. Prefilled pods of this type almost always use nicotine salt, which delivers nicotine more smoothly than traditional freebase liquid and allows a satisfying hit at lower power.
• No refilling. Pods are sealed and not designed to be opened. Refilling them yourself risks leaks, a damaged coil and contaminated liquid, and it is not something we recommend.

Coils in prefilled systems are largely maintenance free, but they are affected by how you use them. Sweet liquids leave residue on the mesh over time, which gradually mutes flavour. Chain vaping accelerates this because the wick does not get time to re-saturate between draws. A dry pull on an empty or underfilled wick is the usual cause of a sudden burnt taste, and once a coil has been scorched the flavour does not recover.

Priming before the first draw gives the wick time to soak. After seating the pod, wait one to two minutes before inhaling, which prevents the harsh first hit that new users often misattribute to a faulty product.

Nicotine strength guidance for UK vapers

The kit is offered in 10mg and 20mg, both at the same price. In the UK the maximum nicotine strength permitted in any e-liquid, including prefilled pods and the older disposables, is 20mg per ml, which is 2 percent. That legal ceiling is why 20mg is the strongest option available and is also what most prefilled devices are supplied at. A single 2ml pod at 20mg per ml contains up to 40mg of nicotine in total, which is why these products should be kept away from children and pets.

The guidance below is general, not medical advice. If you are unsure, speak to a pharmacist or your local stop smoking service.

• 20mg suits adults switching from a substantial daily smoking habit, broadly ten or more cigarettes a day, and people who have used sealed pod devices before and are used to how they feel. Starting too low is a common early mistake. It tends to backfire because people compensate by vaping far more often, which uses the liquid up quickly and leaves them unsatisfied.
• 10mg suits lighter former smokers, people who have been vaping a while and want to step down gradually, and anyone who finds the full-strength throat hit too assertive. On a high-rated device a lower strength also helps if you tend to take many small draws, since the throat feels less strain over a long session.

Signs you may be on too high a strength include a harsh or scratchy throat, light-headedness, a racing heartbeat, nausea or a headache after a few draws. If you notice any of those, stop and consider the lower strength. Signs you are on too low a strength include frequent cravings between sessions, chain vaping without feeling satisfied and a return to smoking cigarettes alongside.

Nicotine salt formulations deliver nicotine quickly and smoothly, so a 20mg salt pod can feel noticeably stronger than a 20mg freebase liquid of the sort used in larger refillable tanks. If you are coming from a freebase device, treat 10mg as a sensible starting point and move up only if you need to.

Who should not use nicotine products: anyone under 18, non-smokers, and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding unless advised by a healthcare professional. Vaping is not risk-free. It is a harm reduction option for adult smokers, not something to start for its own sake. The NHS stop smoking service offers free support and licensed nicotine replacement products if you want to compare options before choosing.

Who the MAXGO Combo suits, and who should look elsewhere

No single device fits everyone, and an honest guide should say who will be happy with this kit and who will not.

It suits you if:

• You are an adult smoker or existing vaper who wants a no-fuss kit with no refilling, no coil changes and no settings.
• You get bored of one flavour quickly and want two profiles in one purchase to rotate between.
• You want to reorder rarely. A rating in the tens of thousands of puffs means fewer purchases than a typical small pod kit.
• You are moving from single-use disposables and want a similar experience, prefilled and simple, but with a rechargeable body that is less wasteful.
• You prefer a restricted, cigarette-like draw to a loose, airy one.

Look elsewhere if:

• You are a non-smoker or under 18. Nicotine is addictive and these products are not for you.
• You want to refill your own liquid, mix flavours or choose your own nicotine strength. A refillable pod kit is better suited, and bottled e-liquid costs less per ml.
• You want adjustable airflow or wattage. A sealed, fixed-output kit does not offer either.
• You want the smallest possible device. A battery sized for a very high rating is bulkier than a slim pen-style pod kit.
• You prefer one flavour for the whole life of the device. A single-flavour kit is simpler and may suit you better.

A few more specific situations come up often:

Switching from cigarettes. Most people do better with a stronger setting at first and a device that is easy to use all day. The MAXGO Combo works well here as long as you choose 20mg if you smoked heavily. Many new vapers also find that having a menthol or ice side makes the change easier, as it replaces the sensation of a cigarette.

Existing disposable users. If you have been through a series of single-use vapes, this is a natural step. The pods are prefilled and sealed, so the experience is familiar, but the battery body keeps its value from pod to pod rather than being thrown away with the liquid.

Occasional vapers. If you only vape a few times a week, a very large rating may be more than you need. Liquid in a pod can lose a little freshness over many months, so a smaller kit may serve you equally well.

How to use the kit, step by step

The kit is designed to be simple, but a few steps at the start prevent most of the common problems. Follow the leaflet in your box where it differs from this guide, since the packaging is specific to your batch.

1. Unbox and inspect. Check that the device is undamaged, the pod is intact and there is no liquid on the outside. Remove any protective film or plastic caps from the pod and from the mouthpiece.

2. Charge before first use. Even if the battery shows some charge, give it a full charge first using the cable specified on the packaging and a standard 5V adapter. Do not leave it unattended while charging.

3. Seat the pod. Push the pod firmly into the body until you feel a click. Make sure it is straight and fully seated before moving on.

4. Prime the coil. Wait one to two minutes after fitting a new pod. This allows the liquid to soak into the wick so your first draw is smooth rather than harsh or dry.

5. Take a gentle first draw. Inhale slowly for two to three seconds, as if sipping through a straw. Draw-activated devices fire as you inhale, so there is no button to press. If nothing happens, check the pod seating and the charge level.

6. Choose your flavour side. Because this is a Combo kit, how you move between the two flavours depends on how the device is built, and the instructions on the packaging cover it. In general, aim to alternate every few sessions or days so that neither side blunts your palate.

Habits that keep it working well:

• Leave a gap of several seconds between draws to let the wick re-saturate.
• Keep it upright when stored and out of direct heat.
• Wipe the mouthpiece occasionally with a dry tissue to remove condensation.
• Charge in short, regular top-ups rather than running it flat.
• Keep it away from children and pets, and never share a device with another person.
• Do not use it with wet hands or in the rain.

When the liquid runs out or the flavour has clearly faded, do not try to refill the pod. Recycle the spent hardware at a vape retailer take-back point or your household waste recycling centre, and order the next kit or pods.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with sealed pod kits come down to a handful of causes, and most of them are easy to fix. Work through the list below before assuming the unit is faulty.

• No vapour when you draw. Check the battery first and charge it if low. Then remove the pod and reseat it firmly, because a loose contact is the most common cause. If it still does not fire, wipe the contacts with a dry cloth and try again. If nothing changes, contact us with your order number.
• Burnt or harsh taste. This is nearly always a dry wick. It happens when you draw too soon after fitting a new pod, chain vape without gaps or run the liquid nearly empty. Rest the device for a few minutes and take shorter, gentler draws. If the taste is still burnt after resting, the coil has probably been scorched and the pod is finished.
• Weak or muted flavour. If the fade is gradual, it is most likely palate fatigue rather than a fault. Switch to the other flavour for a day and the first should taste stronger again. If flavour drops off suddenly, the pod is likely close to empty.
• Leaking. Heat and pressure changes push liquid past seals, so keep the kit upright and away from hot cars and flights in your pocket. Wipe away any liquid before charging, and do not use a device that is actively leaking. If a new pod leaks from the contact, contact us.
• Gurgling sound. Excess liquid or condensation has built up near the airway. Blow gently through the mouthpiece away from your face, or wipe it clean, then try again.
• Battery will not charge. Check the cable and adapter on another device, clean the charging port of lint with a dry wooden toothpick and try a different socket. Do not use metal tools. If it still does not charge, do not continue to try, and contact us.
• Battery drains quickly. Cold weather reduces battery performance noticeably. Warm the device in your hand before use. If a charge no longer lasts as long as it used to after several months, the cell may be ageing.
• Throat hit too harsh. Take slower draws, space them out, and consider the lower strength next time. Remember that nicotine salts hit more firmly than freebase at the same strength.
• Device gets hot. Stop using it. Overheating can indicate a short circuit or a battery fault. Let it cool in a safe place and contact us before using it again.

Safety signs to act on straight away: any swelling of the casing, a sharp chemical smell, smoke, or heat that you cannot hold. Disconnect from the charger if connected, put the device on a non-flammable surface away from anything combustible, and do not use it again.

If you have tried the steps above and still have a problem, contact us with your order number and a clear photograph. Faulty or wrongly sent items are our responsibility to fix, and the fastest route is to report them promptly rather than continuing to use them.

Value for money

The kit is priced at £11.99, and there is a buy 2 for £22 offer that brings each kit to £11. Value in this category is easy to calculate badly, so it helps to look at it from a few angles.

Cost per puff on paper. £11.99 divided by a 33,000 rating works out at roughly 36p per thousand puffs. That is a competitive figure against most rechargeable kits, and it is the number most price comparisons quote. Be aware that it is based on the rating, not on what you will actually get. If your real total is a quarter lower, the cost per thousand puffs rises to roughly 48p. Still low, but not the headline figure.

Cost per day. This is the number most people actually care about. If the kit lasts about four months at your rate of use, it costs around 10p a day. If you vape heavily and finish it in a month, it costs around 40p a day. Either way, it compares very favourably with smoking. A single packet of 20 cigarettes in the UK routinely costs more than this entire kit.

Compared with refillables. A refillable pod kit with bottled e-liquid will usually cost less per millilitre of liquid once you have bought the device, and it gives you control over flavour and strength. What it asks in return is effort: filling, coil changes and a little learning. You are paying a premium here for convenience, and the Combo format adds variety on top.

Compared with single-use. The market for sealed single-use vapes has shrunk since the ban, and the rechargeable replacement is cheaper to live with over time because you are not discarding a battery with every flavour. A rechargeable kit also produces less waste, provided you recycle it properly.

What reduces value.

• Choosing a flavour pairing you dislike. Taste is the biggest risk when you cannot try before buying. Pick a pairing where at least one side is a profile you already enjoy.
• Choosing the wrong strength. Too low a strength leads to heavier use and faster consumption.
• Poor storage. Heat damage and leaks waste liquid.
• Not recycling or charging carelessly, which shortens battery life.

The buy 2 for £22 offer saves £1.98, which is modest. The larger benefit is that two kits take your basket past the £20 point where UK delivery becomes free, so the real saving is usually the postage you avoid, plus four flavours instead of two for the same trip to checkout.

How it compares with other kits and pods

Fair comparison starts with recognising what category the MAXGO Combo sits in: a rechargeable, prefilled, large-rating pod kit. It competes with several other types of product, each with real strengths.

Other large-rating rechargeable kits. Brands such as Elf Bar, Lost Mary, Geek Bar and IVG have all released rechargeable kits aimed at the same shopper, and several of them offer comparable ratings at a similar price. They are valid alternatives. Where the MAXGO Combo differs is the dual-flavour format and Relx's reputation for tidy, restrained hardware. If you only want one flavour at the a low price, a single-flavour kit from any of those brands may suit you equally well. Compare the ratings by cost per day and by the flavour range on offer rather than by the headline number alone.

Small closed-pod systems. Pen-style pod devices with 2ml pods and ratings of a few hundred puffs per pod are slimmer and easier to carry. They cost more per day, and you replace pods far more often. If portability matters more to you than reorder frequency, they are the better fit.

Refillable pod kits. Devices from brands such as OXVA, SMOK and Vaporesso let you fill your own e-liquid and change coils. They give you control over flavour and strength and are cheaper to run per millilitre. The trade-off is time, a little mess and more to learn. They are a good step for experienced vapers and a poor one for anyone who wants a simple switch from cigarettes.

Large tank kits and mods. These offer the most control, but they are aimed at enthusiasts and are not what most people mean when they want a straightforward alternative to smoking.

Licensed nicotine replacement. Patches, gum and lozenges are an option worth weighing, and the NHS stop smoking service can advise on them. Vaping is not for everyone, and a prefilled kit is a tool for adult smokers who want an alternative, not a necessity.

• Choose the MAXGO Combo for: simplicity, two flavours, infrequent reordering and a restricted cigarette-like draw.
• Choose a small pod kit for: pocket size and portability.
• Choose a refillable kit for: the lowest running cost and the most control.
• Choose another large-rating kit for: a single flavour you already know you like.

Brands that design hardware and liquid together tend to produce pods that work well in their own devices, and pods from one family rarely fit another. That is worth keeping in mind when you pick a system, because once you choose one, you are generally committed to its pods.