RELX Artisan Device

How the RELX Artisan Device performs

The RELX Artisan Device is draw-activated, so there's no button to find and no menu to click through. Pull on the mouthpiece and the FEELM Ceramic Maze Coil built into each RELX Pod does the work, with the device's 15A output giving it enough power that flavour comes through clearly rather than muted. Airflow sits on the tighter side rather than a loose, airy pull, which is typical of this kind of closed-pod vape device and suits anyone used to a cigarette-style draw. At 112mm x 23mm x 10mm, it sits flat in a pocket without the bulk some button-fire devices carry.

Battery capacity is 380mAh, and a smart indicator shows the charge level rather than leaving you to guess when it's about to cut out mid-session. A full charge over USB Type-C takes roughly 45 minutes, which in practice means topping it up over lunch rather than leaving it on charge overnight.

Who chooses the RELX Artisan, and why

Draw-activation suits vapers who've already decided they don't want to manage a fire button or adjustable settings - pull, and it fires, every time. That makes it a fairly easy device to hand to someone new to RELX, since there's nothing to configure before the first draw. The Artisan's other selling point is choice: it's sold in eight finishes, from the understated Dark Stealth to the far louder Bright Mandarin, which puts more on the table than a device sold in one or two colourways. It won't suit anyone after adjustable wattage, airflow control or a bigger built-in battery - the Artisan is built for simplicity and pocket size, not for long sessions away from a charger.

• Bright Mandarin
• Dark Stealth
• Indigo Denim
• Back Wave
• Hammered Steel
• Silver Wave
• Robin Blue
• Royal Saddle

How the Artisan compares with other pod systems

Comparing devices in this category usually comes down to two decisions: activation and pod type. The Artisan is draw-only, which is quicker to use one-handed but gives no button-fire option if you want to prime the coil before you inhale - a real limitation for anyone switching over from a button device. It also runs a closed pod system: RELX Pods, RELX Pod Pro and RELX Pod Pro 2 cartridges click into place already filled, so there's no tank to fill or coil to build, at the cost of not being able to mix your own flavour or strength. Against an open, refillable system, that trade-off cuts both ways - less mess and less to learn, but less control over what actually goes into the pod.

Fitting a pod and getting started

The box holds the device itself, a USB Type-C charging cable, a user manual and a warranty card - pods are sold separately, so a first-time buyer needs to order those alongside the device. Swapping a spent pod for a fresh one takes seconds once you know the fit, and there's no priming or break-in period to wait through before the flavour reads properly.

Each pod holds 1.9ml and is rated for roughly 500 to 650 puffs. In practice that covers a light-to-moderate user for most of a day; someone drawing on it constantly at a desk will get through one closer to an afternoon, so it's worth keeping a spare pod on hand rather than running the last one down to nothing.

• Give the device its first charge if the smart indicator shows low
• Click a RELX Pod, RELX Pod Pro or RELX Pod Pro 2 cartridge into place
• Draw on the mouthpiece - there's no fire button to press
• Recharge over USB Type-C once the indicator flags low battery

One thing worth knowing before you buy

The 380mAh battery is the trade-off for a slim, pen-style body. It isn't built to run all day on one charge under heavy use, and the 45-minute Type-C charge isn't something you can always fit into a two-minute gap between meetings. Buyers moving from a larger device should treat the smaller battery as the size compromise it is, not a fault in the unit, and plan on topping it up at least once during a long day. Carrying the USB Type-C cable rather than assuming a charger will be at hand is the simplest way around it.

Ordering and delivery in the UAE

The RELX Artisan Device price at TEREA 365 is AED 255, with stock ready to send. Orders placed in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman are delivered within 1-2 hours; anywhere else in the UAE takes up to 24 hours. Payment is cash or card on delivery, with nothing to pay upfront. Pods for the RELX Pod, RELX Pod Pro and RELX Pod Pro 2 range are sold separately, so it's worth adding a few to the same order rather than waiting on a second delivery.

• Order via WhatsApp: +971561652004
• Comes with: device, USB Type-C cable, user manual, warranty card (pods sold separately)
• Compatible with: RELX Pods, RELX Pod Pro, RELX Pod Pro 2
• Delivery: 1-2 hours in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman; 24 hours elsewhere in the UAE

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