Pineapple Ice RELX Ultra Refill Pods

Overview

The Pineapple Ice RELX Ultra Refill Pods by RELX in Pineapple Ice at 10mg and 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview: RELX Ultra Refill Pods in Pineapple Ice

RELX Ultra Refill Pods Pineapple Ice are pre-filled, replaceable pods made for use with a compatible RELX pod device. You click a pod into the battery unit, vape until the e-liquid is used up, then swap in a fresh one. There is no bottle to open, no coil to prime and no tank to rinse, which is why closed pod systems like this remain a common choice for adult smokers who want something that behaves more like a cigarette than a hobby kit.

This listing covers the Pineapple Ice flavour: ripe tropical pineapple with a cooling, menthol-style finish on the exhale. It is a fruit-and-ice profile rather than a dessert or a tobacco, and it sits at the lighter, brighter end of the flavour range. If you have tried pineapple-ice disposables before and liked the combination, this is the same idea delivered through a rechargeable device and a swappable pod, which means less hardware thrown away per puff.

Here is a quick specification summary, with the caveat that manufacturers can revise pod details between production batches, so the packaging in your hand is always the final word.

• Format: pre-filled, sealed refill pod (not a standalone vape; it needs a compatible device)
• E-liquid capacity: 2ml, which is the UK maximum for a refill container
• Nicotine type: nicotine salt, with 20mg/ml (2%) as the UK ceiling; choose your strength from the selector on the product page
• Flavour: pineapple with a cool menthol-style finish
• Heating element: ceramic-based coil built into the pod
• Typical yield: somewhere in the region of 400 to 700 puffs, depending on how you vape
• Pack size: normally a multipack of pods; check the listing for the exact count

One practical point before you order: RELX has released several pod formats over the years, and they do not interchange. Check that the pod generation matches your device. If you are unsure, the model name is printed on the device and on the pod packaging, and our team can confirm compatibility if you send us the model name.

Everything on this page is intended for adults aged 18 or over who already smoke or vape. Nicotine is addictive, and if you do not use nicotine today, this is not a product to start on. Vaping is widely regarded in UK public health guidance as far less harmful than smoking, but it is not risk-free.

Flavour profile: what Pineapple Ice actually tastes like

Pineapple Ice is built around two ideas: sweet-tart tropical fruit, and a cooling finish. How well those two sit together depends on the balance, and in this pod the balance leans toward the fruit.

On the inhale, the first impression is a juicy, slightly sharp pineapple note. It reads closer to fresh-cut fruit than to tinned pineapple in syrup, with a touch of acidity that stops the sweetness feeling heavy. That tartness matters more than it sounds, because a flat, candy-like sweetness tends to get tiring within a day or two of regular use.

The cooling arrives late. Rather than a blast of menthol up front, you get a gradual chill on the exhale that settles at the back of the throat and on the roof of the mouth. It is a moderate level of cooling. If you like a strong, arctic hit, you may find it gentle; if you dislike mint-heavy vapes, you will probably find it easy to live with. The cooling also tends to feel a little stronger on a cold morning and a little weaker when the pod is nearly empty, which is normal for menthol-type cooling agents.

• Inhale: bright, juicy pineapple with mild tartness
• Exhale: light cooling effect and a sweet fruit aftertaste
• Aftertaste: clean, slightly sweet, with only a faint lingering coolness
• Sweetness level: medium; noticeable, but not syrupy
• Cooling level: light to medium

Flavour fatigue is a real issue with sweet vapes. If you vape through the day, you may notice the taste dulling after a few days. Vapers often call this vaper's tongue, and it is usually temporary. Drinking water, swapping to a different flavour for a day, or simply taking a short break from the device generally brings the taste back. Keeping a second flavour on hand, such as a plain menthol or a berry ice, is a sensible way to avoid it.

Pineapple Ice is not a tobacco-mimic, so it is not trying to taste like a cigarette. Some ex-smokers actually prefer that, because a clearly fruity flavour feels distinct from smoking and makes the old habit less automatic. Others settle better with tobacco or menthol at first and move to fruit later. Neither route is wrong. What matters is that the flavour is one you enjoy enough to stay off cigarettes.

If you are the kind of vaper who finds fruit flavours cloying, treat this one as a trial. The acidity helps, but it is still a fruit pod at heart, and if you prefer drier, more neutral profiles you may be happier with a menthol or tobacco option from the same range.

Performance and puff delivery

Refill pods in this class are designed for mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping. That means you draw the vapour into your mouth first, pause briefly, then inhale. The airflow is moderately snug, closer to the resistance of a cigarette than to the open, airy pull of a sub-ohm tank. If you are coming from smoking, that familiar resistance is part of why pod systems feel natural quickly.

Vapour production is modest by design. You should expect a soft, light cloud rather than a plume, and the throat hit at 20mg/ml nicotine salt is smooth but definite. Nicotine salts are formulated to be gentler on the throat than freebase nicotine at the same strength, which is why higher strengths are workable in small, low-power devices.

The headline number everyone asks about is puff count. A 2ml pod does not come with a laboratory-verified figure that applies to every user, so treat any quoted count as an estimate. A reasonable way to think about it is this: closed pod devices typically use somewhere between 0.003ml and 0.005ml of e-liquid per puff at normal puff lengths. Divide 2ml by those figures and you land at roughly 400 to 660 puffs, which is where the 400 to 700 range on this page comes from. Short, light puffs stretch a pod towards the top of that range, while long, heavy draws pull it toward the bottom.

• Light user (a few sessions a day): a pod may last several days
• Moderate user (steady use through the day): roughly one pod per day or a little longer
• Heavy or chain user: a pod may be gone in under a day, which is also a sign to consider a higher nicotine strength so you are not vaping to compensate

Consistency across the life of the pod is generally good. Flavour is strongest in the first two thirds, then fades slightly as the wick runs low. When the taste turns flat or slightly toasted, the pod is finished, and you should swap it rather than push through, because running a coil dry is what causes the burnt taste.

Draw-activated firing means there is no button to press. You simply inhale and the device heats the coil. That makes it easy to use one-handed and harder to over-use out of habit, since you only vape when you actively draw, rather than by pressing a button on autopilot.

One honest limitation: if you want big clouds or a very strong throat hit, a pod of this type is not the right tool. It is built for discreet, low-effort nicotine delivery, and it does that job well within those boundaries.

Design and build quality of the pod

A refill pod is a small, simple object, but the design decisions inside it determine whether you have a clean experience or a leaky one. RELX pods use a sealed plastic body with a mouthpiece at the top and electrical contacts at the base that mate with the device. The e-liquid chamber is typically translucent, so you can see how much liquid is left without taking the pod out.

The pod clicks into the device with a firm connection. That click is worth paying attention to: a pod that is not fully seated is the single most common cause of the device failing to fire. A properly seated pod should feel flush with the body of the device, with no wobble when you give it a gentle tug.

• Mouthpiece: a slim, rounded mouthpiece sits comfortably between the lips, with no sharp seams
• Seals: new pods ship with a protective seal or cap over the mouthpiece and often over the base; remove them before use
• Fill port: closed pods like these do not have a user-accessible fill port, so there is nothing to spill and nothing to cross-contaminate
• Material: a rigid plastic body that resists everyday knocks but is not designed to survive being stepped on
• Contacts: small metal contacts at the base; keep them dry and free of fluff

Leak resistance depends partly on how the pod is stored. Keep spare pods upright and at room temperature, away from radiators and direct sun. Heat thins e-liquid, which makes it more likely to seep around the coil housing. Tossing a spare pod into a bag with keys and coins is fine for a short while, but a pocket next to your body or a hot car dashboard is not a good storage spot.

Because the pod is sealed, hygiene is also straightforward. There is nothing to refill, so there is no need to handle the e-liquid directly. If you do get liquid on your skin, wash it off with soap and water, as nicotine can be absorbed through the skin. Keep pods out of reach of children and pets at all times; a spare pod contains enough nicotine to be dangerous if swallowed.

On build quality overall, the pod does what a pod needs to do. It is not a premium object and does not pretend to be. Its job is to hold two millilitres of liquid, heat it evenly, and deliver the flavour cleanly, and the construction supports that without unnecessary extras.

Coil and heating technology inside the pod

The part that determines flavour more than anything else is the heating element. RELX pods use a ceramic-based coil design rather than the cotton-and-wire arrangement found in many cheaper pods. In simple terms, a porous ceramic core absorbs e-liquid and is heated by a fine heating track, turning liquid to vapour at a controlled temperature.

Why does that matter to you as a vaper? There are a few practical effects worth knowing about.

• Cleaner taste: ceramic is inert, so it adds little of its own flavour. The pineapple note comes through without a cotton or metallic undertone.
• Even heating: a porous ceramic surface spreads heat across a wider area than a single wire, which reduces hot spots and makes burnt hits less likely when the pod is used normally.
• Stable performance: because the wicking structure is rigid, it does not clump or shift like loose cotton can, so flavour tends to stay consistent from the first puff to the last third of the pod.
• Fixed lifespan: the coil is built into the pod, so the coil life is simply the pod life. You never have to decide when to change a coil.

There are trade-offs. Ceramic coils can need a few puffs to wet properly on a fresh pod, so a pod straight out of the packet can taste thin for the first couple of draws. The standard advice is to let a new pod sit for a few minutes after fitting it, then take two or three gentle, unforced puffs before settling into normal use. That brief wait allows the e-liquid to saturate the ceramic.

Coils in this category are also sensitive to being run dry. If you chain-vape a nearly empty pod, the ceramic can overheat and give a sharp, burnt flavour. Once that happens, the coil cannot be rescued, and a fresh pod is the only fix.

Fixed-power operation is another point. The device delivers a preset output to the coil, so you cannot adjust wattage. For many people that is a plus, since there is nothing to fiddle with or get wrong. If you like to tune your vape to taste, an adjustable system with refillable pods will give you more control, but at the cost of more maintenance and more room for mistakes.

Battery and charging: what the pod needs from your device

The pod itself does not contain a battery. All the power comes from the RELX device it clicks into, so the battery questions are really questions about your device. That distinction matters when you are buying: a box of pods does nothing on its own, and a flat device means no vapour, however full the pod is.

Pod devices of this kind typically carry a small lithium-ion battery in the low hundreds of milliamp-hours. As a rough guide, many compact pod systems sit somewhere between 350mAh and 600mAh. Check the specification for your own device rather than relying on a generic figure, because RELX has changed battery sizes and charging connectors between generations.

As a rule of thumb, a fully charged device should comfortably get through at least one full pod, and often a little more, before needing a top-up. Heavier use drains the battery faster, since each draw heats the coil.

• Charge time: devices in this class generally take around an hour to ninety minutes to charge fully
• Charging connector: check whether your device uses USB-C or a proprietary connector, and use the cable that came with it where possible
• Indicator light: most devices show a steady or blinking light while charging and change colour or switch off when full

A few simple habits keep a pod battery healthy and safe.

• Use a quality 5V charger or a computer USB port, not a damaged or unbranded fast charger
• Do not charge the device under a pillow, on a bed or inside a bag, where heat cannot escape
• Do not leave it charging unattended for long periods, and do not charge a device that has been dropped, swollen or damaged
• Avoid leaving the device in a hot car or in direct sun, as heat shortens battery life and raises the risk of a fault

If the battery dies sooner than it used to, that is normal ageing, and lithium-ion cells slowly lose capacity over hundreds of charge cycles. A device that discharges within minutes, becomes hot, or smells of burning should be taken out of use immediately and recycled at a proper collection point. Do not put a failed vape in your household bin or kerbside recycling, because damaged batteries are a known fire risk in waste vehicles and sorting plants.

When it comes to pairing pods with a device, it is also worth remembering that a slightly low battery can produce weaker vapour and a duller flavour. If a fresh pod seems oddly underwhelming, charge the device before you blame the pod.

Nicotine strength guidance

UK rules cap nicotine in e-liquid at 20mg/ml (2%) and limit refill containers to 2ml, so the strength range you will see on any UK-legal pod tops out at 20mg/ml. The same ceiling applies to pods like these as to any other nicotine vaping product sold in the UK. Choosing within that range is the most important decision you will make with this product.

Nicotine salt formulations, which this type of pod uses, deliver nicotine more efficiently and more smoothly than freebase. That is why a nominal 20mg/ml pod can feel sufficient to a smoker who would find a similar freebase liquid harsh. It is also why people who are not nicotine-dependent can find salt strengths surprisingly strong.

A starting framework, bearing in mind that everyone's tolerance differs:

• Heavier smokers (around 10 or more cigarettes a day, or a first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking): 20mg/ml is the usual starting point, because a lower strength often leads to chain-vaping and a drift back to cigarettes
• Moderate smokers (roughly 5 to 10 a day): a middle strength, where offered, usually feels more comfortable, with 20mg/ml as an option if cravings persist
• Light or social smokers: a lower strength, where available, is generally enough; 20mg/ml is likely to be more than you need
• Former smokers stepping down: use the lowest strength that keeps you comfortable and off cigarettes, and reduce gradually

How do you tell whether you have chosen well? If the strength is too high, you may feel dizzy, queasy, headachy or a racing heartbeat, and you may get a harsh, scratchy throat hit. If it is too low, you will notice cravings returning, you will vape far more often than you expect, and you may find yourself reaching for a cigarette. Adjust one step at a time and give each change a few days.

If you do not currently use nicotine, do not start with this product. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a heart condition, speak to a healthcare professional before using nicotine in any form. The NHS offers free stop-smoking support through local services, and combining that support with a vape is associated with better quit rates than going alone.

Finally, remember that this pod is for adults only. It is illegal to sell nicotine vaping products to anyone under 18 in the UK, and we ask for age verification for that reason.

Who these pods are for, and who should skip them

RELX Ultra Refill Pods Pineapple Ice suit a fairly specific kind of vaper. Knowing whether you fit that description saves you money and frustration.

These pods are a good match if you:

• Are an adult smoker looking for a simple, low-maintenance alternative to cigarettes
• Already own a compatible RELX device and want a fruit-and-ice flavour for it
• Prefer a tight, cigarette-like draw over big clouds
• Want something discreet that does not need refilling, coil changes or tinkering
• Like bright fruit flavours with a light cooling finish rather than heavy dessert or tobacco profiles
• Are moving on from single-use vapes, now banned for sale in the UK, and want a more sustainable format

You may want to look elsewhere if you:

• Do not have a compatible device, because the pods do nothing on their own and will not fit other brands
• Want large clouds or a loose, airy draw, where a sub-ohm kit is a better fit
• Like to mix your own e-liquid or fine-tune power, where an open refillable system gives you control
• Dislike sweet or cooling flavours, in which case a tobacco or plain menthol pod would suit you better
• Vape very heavily, where the cost of closed pods can add up compared with bottled e-liquid

These pods are not for:

• Anyone under 18
• Non-smokers and people who do not already use nicotine
• People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless advised otherwise by a health professional
• Anyone with a medical condition that nicotine could aggravate, who should ask a doctor or pharmacist first

It is also worth being realistic about what a vape is. For many adults, switching fully from cigarettes to vaping is a significant step toward reducing harm. But using a vape alongside continued smoking delivers much less benefit. The aim should be to swap completely, and if possible to step down your nicotine over time. A flavour you genuinely enjoy makes that swap easier, which is the real case for choosing something like Pineapple Ice instead of forcing yourself through a flavour you find unpleasant.

How to fit and use your refill pod

Using a refill pod takes under a minute once you know the steps. If you have not done it before, work through this list slowly the first time.

• Check compatibility. Confirm the pod generation matches your device. Do not force a pod that does not slot in easily.
• Charge your device. A low battery gives weak vapour and can make a good pod seem poor.
• Remove the packaging. Take the pod out of its wrapper and peel off any seal or cap on the mouthpiece and the base. Do not squeeze the pod body.
• Seat the pod. Line it up with the device and push it in until you feel or hear a click. It should sit flush.
• Let it settle. Wait two to three minutes so the e-liquid soaks into the ceramic coil.
• Prime gently. Take two or three soft, short puffs, with a pause between each, before your first proper draw.
• Vape. Draw slowly for two to four seconds, then inhale. The device fires automatically.

A few technique tips make a noticeable difference. Slow, steady draws give better flavour and use less liquid than short, hard pulls. Leave 20 to 30 seconds between puffs so the coil can re-wet, especially in the early part of a session. Chain-vaping is the fastest way to a burnt taste.

Swapping the pod. When the flavour fades, or you see the liquid level is very low, switch the pod rather than waiting for it to run totally dry. Pull the old pod out straight, without twisting, and fit the new one the same way. Do not try to refill a spent pod. The sealed design is not meant to be opened, and attempts to do so risk leaks, damage to the coil and contamination with unsuitable liquid.

Looking after your device. Wipe the contacts occasionally with a dry cloth or a dry cotton bud. Do not use water, alcohol or cleaning sprays on the contacts or inside the pod socket. Keep the device away from moisture, and store it in a clean pocket or case so that lint does not collect in the connector.

Carrying spare pods. Keep them upright where you can, in their original packaging if possible. If you travel, pack nicotine products in line with the airline and destination rules. Many airlines do not allow vaping on board and require devices in hand luggage rather than hold luggage, so check before you fly.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most pod issues have simple fixes. Work through the likely causes in order before assuming something is faulty.

The device will not fire or gives no vapour.

• Check that the pod is fully seated and flush with the device. Remove it and refit it firmly.
• Confirm that all protective seals and caps have been removed from the mouthpiece and the base.
• Check the battery. Charge the device, then try again.
• Wipe the metal contacts on the pod and device with a dry cloth.
• Try a different pod to rule out a faulty device or a faulty pod.

Burnt or harsh taste.

• The pod may be nearly empty. Swap in a new one.
• You may be puffing too frequently. Slow down, and allow 20 to 30 seconds between draws.
• The coil may have been dried out by chain-vaping. Once burnt, a pod cannot be recovered.

Weak or flat flavour.

• A new pod needs a few minutes to saturate. Wait and prime with gentle puffs.
• Low battery reduces flavour. Charge the device.
• Vaper's tongue can mute taste. Try water, a different flavour for a day, or a short break.

Leaking or sticky residue.

• Wipe the outside of the pod and the device with a dry tissue.
• Store pods upright and away from heat.
• If a pod leaks heavily after being fitted, remove it and use a fresh one, then report the batch to us so we can look into it.

Gurgling or spitting.

• Excess condensation can build up in the airflow channel. Gently blow through the mouthpiece away from your face, or wipe the mouthpiece clean.
• Avoid tilting the device mouthpiece-down when storing.

Tight or blocked draw.

• Check that the airflow inlet is clear and not covered by a finger or a case.
• Remove debris from the mouthpiece with a dry cloth.

Pod runs out too quickly.

• Longer draws and frequent puffs use more liquid. Slow, shorter puffs stretch a pod further.
• If you keep burning through pods, your nicotine strength may be too low and you may be vaping more to compensate.

If none of this helps, contact us with your device model, the pod batch code and a short description, and we will help you work out whether it is a pod issue or a device issue.

Value for money and how it compares

Value in the pod category comes down to cost per puff, how much waste you generate, and how reliably the pod performs. A 2ml pod that delivers in the region of 400 to 700 puffs sits in the same ballpark as most closed pods from other brands, so the case for or against RELX is less about headline price and more about what you are paying for around it.

The economic comparison most readers care about is against single-use vapes. Those are now banned for sale in the UK, so the choice has changed from disposable versus pod to which pod system suits you. A pod system has an upfront cost for the device, then a recurring cost for pods. Over a few weeks of regular use, the pod route generally works out cheaper per puff than the old disposables, and it produces a lot less waste, since only the pod is replaced and the battery unit lasts for many cycles.

Here is how it stacks up against other options, as fairly as we can put it.

• Versus Vuse ePod pods: Vuse has a long UK track record and wide retail availability, which makes pods easy to find in person. RELX tends to offer a broader fruit and ice range through online retailers. Both are closed systems with similar capacity and strength limits, so the decision is mostly flavour and device preference.
• Versus Elf Bar-style pre-filled pods: these systems are often cheaper to get started with and have a very wide flavour range. The trade-off can be a more variable experience between batches. RELX pods lean toward consistency, with a narrower range.
• Versus Uwell Caliburn-type systems: these are well liked for flavour and have a good reputation for build, and they use a ceramic or mesh approach in the pod too. The Caliburn range offers a larger choice of pods, but you would be buying into a different device ecosystem.
• Versus refillable pod kits and bottled e-liquid: refilling is almost always cheaper per millilitre, and gives far more flavour choice, but it adds steps and mess. If you want a cheaper route and do not mind topping up a pod, it is worth considering. If you want grab-and-go simplicity, closed pods win.

In the end, there is no single correct answer. RELX pods are a reasonable choice when you already own a RELX device, when you want a straightforward fruit-and-ice flavour, and when consistent performance matters more to you than the lowest possible price. If you are comparing across systems, make sure you are looking at the full cost of a month of vaping, which includes both device and pods, rather than the price of a single pack.

Multipack pricing, where offered, usually reduces the cost per pod, and subscribing to or stocking up on a flavour you know you like means you avoid running out and reaching for a cigarette in a weak moment.

UK rules, recycling and responsible use

Vaping products sold in Great Britain and Northern Ireland follow strict rules, and it helps to know the main ones. Nicotine strength in e-liquid is capped at 20mg/ml, refill containers are limited to 2ml for pods and tanks, and bottled e-liquid is limited to 10ml. Nicotine vaping products must be notified through the relevant regulator before sale, carry health warnings and be sold only to adults aged 18 and over.

The 20mg limit applies across all nicotine vapes, including the disposables that used to dominate the market. Since 1 June 2025, the sale of single-use vapes has been banned in the UK, which is a big reason why refill pods and rechargeable systems like this one have become the standard route for new and existing vapers. Always check you are buying from a reputable retailer that verifies age and sells products intended for the UK market.

Recycling matters just as much. A vape device contains a lithium-ion battery and electronics, and a used pod can contain residual e-liquid and a heating element. None of it belongs in household rubbish or kerbside recycling.

• Take used devices and pods to a drop-off point, such as a vape recycling bin at a participating retailer or a household waste recycling centre that accepts small electricals
• Many shops that sell vaping products offer take-back, so ask when you buy your next pack
• Never put a vape, a pod or a loose battery in general waste, as damaged lithium-ion batteries can cause fires in bin lorries and sorting facilities
• If a device is swollen, hot or damaged, store it somewhere safe and non-flammable and take it to a recycling point as soon as you can

Responsible use also means thinking about the people around you. Do not vape where it is prohibited, be considerate in shared spaces and keep pods and devices well away from children and pets. Nicotine liquid is toxic if swallowed, and a spare pod is enough to cause harm. If anyone swallows e-liquid or gets it in their eyes, seek urgent medical advice.

Finally, keep an eye on your own habits. A vape should help you move away from cigarettes, not become a second dependency you never intend to address. If you want to cut down on nicotine over time, speak to your local stop-smoking service, which can provide free support and a plan that fits your situation.