Budget Shoppers Nicotine salt liquids shortlist (Innokin Sceptre)
Nicotine salt liquids advice for Liverpool, covering head to head, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
The gap between a mid-range and a premium nicotine salt liquids narrows once you know which components you actually use. For budget shoppers, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge.
Finding the right nicotine salt liquids in Liverpool is easier than most catalogues make it sound. Pricing in Liverpool shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current GBP rates rather than a fixed list price.
Two things to check before ordering: the Type-C fast charge socket on the base and whether the 1.2 Ω mesh coil is the newer generation. Battery behaviour is where the Innokin X earns its keep: the 1000 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 80 and recharges over Type-C fast charge. We would pair the Innokin X with a 60:40 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably.
The instruction booklet is thin, but the diagrams are clear enough that most people set the device up without further help. Flavour tracking stays consistent from the first day to roughly the 1.2 Ω mesh mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense. In Liverpool, availability of the 1.2 Ω mesh coil is the practical bottleneck, not the device itself.
Pricing in Liverpool shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current GBP rates rather than a fixed list price. Airflow control on the Innokin X is adjustable enough to move from a warm, restrained draw to something far more open without removing the tank. Vapour production is more than adequate at 80, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying.
Delivery across Liverpool is typically two to four working days with tracked dispatch, and returns are straightforward within the standard window. The build quality on Innokin X is a step above most of what sits in the same price bracket, and the finish resists the chipping that usually shows after a few months of pocket carry. Build quality is the quiet differentiator here, with tight seams and a connector that has not loosened after repeated removal.
Comparing this against a 60:40 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume. The 3.5 ml capacity is a genuinely useful middle ground: enough liquid for a long session without turning the device into a pocket problem. Expect roughly 753 full puffs from a charge at 20 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing.
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 60:40 PG/VG blend, so if you prefer a smoother draw, mix accordingly. Charging over Type-C fast charge takes about 29 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries.
Specifications
The specification sheet is where the real trade-offs show.
| Reference model | Innokin X |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Lost Vape |
| Battery capacity | 1000 mAh |
| Power range | 80 W |
| Liquid capacity | 3.5 ml |
| Coil | 1.2 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 50 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 60:40 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 20 mg/ml |
| Material | zinc alloy |
| Charge port | Type-C fast charge |
| Connector | 510 thread |
| Airflow | dual bottom |
| Mouthpiece | standard bore |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Vanilla Custard: creamy, rich, described as warm vanilla bean with a smooth cream finish. On a 60:40 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 1.2 Ω mesh mark before the coil begins to mute it.
Practical considerations in Liverpool
Availability in Liverpool is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 1.2 Ω mesh and the Type-C fast charge are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510 thread matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and GBP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
Availability shifts often, so check the current listing before committing to a large order.