RELX MAXGO Combo 33K Prefilled Vape Kit

The RELX MAXGO Combo 33K Prefilled Vape Kit is built for people who want the convenience of a disposable without buying a new device every few days. Instead of throwing the whole thing away when it runs dry, you swap in a fresh prefilled pod and keep the rechargeable body. Across the full combo, the kit is rated for approximately 33,000 puffs, so it's designed to run for weeks rather than days once you're using it normally.

It sits in our prefilled pod kit range rather than the open-system refill category, you're not measuring out e-liquid or filling a tank yourself. Each pod arrives sealed and ready, you click it into the MAXGO body, and it's set. That's the whole appeal: disposable-style simplicity, pod-kit-style economy.

Flavour range

RELX has put together a line-up of around nine flavours for the MAXGO Combo 33K, mixing classic all-day options with a few sharper, more distinctive profiles. A handful worth calling out:

• Cherry Ice / Blueberry Raspberry, a dual-flavour pairing that leans sweet and fruity with a light cooling finish, popular with anyone who wants berry flavour without it tipping into artificial-tasting territory.
• Cool Mint / Watermelon Breeze, one side is a clean, no-frills menthol for people who just want something crisp; the other is soft, juicy watermelon that doesn't overdo the sweetness.
• Pineapple Ice / Lemon Lime, tropical fruit with a cool edge on one side, and a sharper citrus hit on the other. Good if you find most fruit vapes too one-note.

The rest of the range fills out the usual gaps, fruity blends, menthol variants, and a couple of tart citrus options, so most preferences are covered without the list becoming overwhelming. If you're not sure where to start, an ice or menthol variant is the safest bet for consistent flavour from first puff to last.

Setting it up and getting the most out of it

Getting a prefilled pod kit right comes down to a few small habits, and skipping them is the usual reason people end up with a burnt or muted taste:

• Charge before first use. Give the device a full charge out of the box rather than vaping straight away, a low charge is one of the most common causes of a weak or burnt-tasting first pod.
• Let a new pod settle. Once you click in a fresh pod, wait a minute or two before your first draw. This gives the coil time to properly saturate with e-liquid, which avoids that dry, scorched hit some people get on the very first puff.
• Take slow, steady draws. Pod systems like this are designed for a mouth-to-lung style pull rather than a fast, hard drag. Rushing it draws liquid through faster than the coil can keep up, which is what causes that muted, "gone off" flavour.
• Don't chain-vape a new pod. Space out your first few puffs on any fresh pod rather than firing it repeatedly in quick succession, it needs a moment to keep up.
• Store pods upright before use so the e-liquid stays settled around the coil rather than pooling away from it.

If a pod tastes burnt from the very start and none of the above fixes it, that's usually a manufacturing fault rather than user error, worth flagging rather than persevering with it.

Who this kit suits

The MAXGO Combo 33K is aimed at people who already like disposables, the flavour, the simplicity, the no-maintenance approach, but are tired of the cost and waste of buying a new device every couple of days. It also suits anyone newly moving away from smoking who wants something that works straight out of the box, with no coils to build, no wattage to set, and no tank to fill.

It's a good fit for anyone who vapes fairly regularly and wants to stop restocking so often, with roughly 33,000 puffs across the kit, a single combo can realistically outlast several individual disposables, which matters if you're buying little and often at the moment. It also suits people who travel or commute a lot and want one compact device rather than juggling spare disposables in a bag or pocket.

It's less suited to vapers who want to fine-tune airflow, wattage, or coil type, or who prefer sub-ohm clouds over a tighter, cigarette-like draw. This is a closed pod system built for consistency and ease, not customisation.

How it compares to similar options

Against a standard single-use disposable rated for a similar puff count, the MAXGO Combo works out cheaper over time, because you're only replacing the pod rather than the battery, the shell, and everything else each time. It also means less waste going in the bin, one rechargeable device instead of several disposable units.

Against open-system pod kits that use refill bottles, the MAXGO Combo trades flexibility for convenience. You can't mix your own flavours or adjust nicotine strength by blending, but you also skip the fiddling, no bottles, no drip tips to unscrew, no risk of overfilling or spilling. For anyone who wants a "click it in and go" experience, that trade-off is usually the point rather than a downside.

It also sits at the higher end of the puff-count scale compared with most single pods or smaller disposables, since the combo's roughly 33,000-puff rating covers the whole kit rather than one unit. That suits people who'd rather stock up once and not think about it, over those who prefer buying little and often or switching flavours every few days.

Nicotine strength guidance

Like other prefilled pod kits sold in the UK, MAXGO pods are formulated with nicotine salts rather than freebase nicotine, which gives a smoother throat hit at higher strengths, useful if you're used to cigarettes and find low-strength e-liquids too weak to feel satisfying. Under UK TPD regulations, the maximum legal nicotine strength for any vape product is 20mg/ml (2%), and any pods sold at that level are formulated right up to that limit rather than beyond it.

As a general guide:

• Heavier smokers (20+ cigarettes a day) often start at or near the 20mg/ml cap.
• Lighter or occasional smokers, or those already cutting down, tend to find lower strengths more comfortable.
• If a strength feels too harsh on the throat, that's usually a sign to step down rather than push through it.

All nicotine-containing pods are strictly for adults aged 18 and over. If you're looking at a 0mg version of this kit, it contains no nicotine at all and can be used purely for the flavour and vaping motion.

Care and storage

A few basics keep the device working properly and the pods tasting as intended:

• Store the device and spare pods somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sunlight, heat can affect both the battery and the e-liquid inside a pod.
• Keep it upright when not in use to stop e-liquid pooling away from the coil.
• Avoid leaving the device fully depleted for long stretches; if you're not using it for a while, give it a top-up charge every so often.
• Wipe the contact points with a dry cloth if you notice a connection issue between pod and device, this is often enough to fix inconsistent hits.
• Keep both device and pods out of reach of children and pets at all times.
• Dispose of spent pods and the device responsibly through battery/WEEE recycling rather than general waste, in line with UK vape disposal rules.

FAQ

Is the RELX MAXGO Combo 33K disposable or reusable?
It's a reusable, rechargeable device paired with prefilled pods. You keep the device and replace the pod once it's empty, rather than discarding the whole unit.

Can I refill the pods myself?
No. This is a prefilled, closed-pod system, the pods come sealed with e-liquid already inside and aren't designed to be opened and refilled.

Why does a new pod taste weak or burnt at first?
Usually because it hasn't had time to saturate, or the device wasn't fully charged before use. Let a fresh pod sit for a minute or two and take slower draws until it settles in.

What nicotine strength should I choose?
It depends on how much you currently smoke or vape. Heavier smokers tend to start closer to the UK's 20mg/ml legal maximum, while lighter smokers or those cutting down often prefer a lower strength. A 0mg option is also available for anyone who wants the kit without nicotine.

How many flavours are available?
Around nine, spanning fruit, menthol, and dual-flavour pod pairings such as Cherry Ice / Blueberry Raspberry and Cool Mint / Watermelon Breeze, so there's a reasonable spread without an overwhelming amount of choice.