Tanks and clearomizers buying guide for Liverpool (IQOS III)
Tanks and clearomizers advice for Liverpool, covering mg per ml, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
The Liverpool market for tanks and clearomizers has grown steadily, and the choice on offer now is genuinely broad. 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.
Local availability in Liverpool shapes the practical answer more than the marketing does. The throat hit is noticeably firmer than a 65:35 PG/VG blend, so if you prefer a smoother draw, mix accordingly.
The included spare coils are useful for the first fortnight, after which you will be ordering your own. What surprised us most was how little the 0.15 Ω dual mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 65:35 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Midnight Black finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
Charging over USB-C takes about 57 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries. Worth noting that the 510 bottom pin takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below. For budget shoppers, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge.
Battery behaviour is where the Hcigar Akso earns its keep: the 5000 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 100 and recharges over USB-C. We would pair the Hcigar Akso with a 65:35 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably. Replacement coils are widely available, and the 0.15 Ω dual mesh coil is the sensible default to keep in stock.
The mesh tip mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips. Comparing this against a 65:35 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume. The 5.0 ml capacity is a genuinely useful middle ground: enough liquid for a long session without turning the device into a pocket problem.
Specifications
Here is what the engineering actually delivers, without the marketing language.
| Reference model | Hcigar Akso |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Innokin |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Power range | 100 W |
| Liquid capacity | 5.0 ml |
| Coil | 0.15 Ω dual mesh |
| Bottle size | 1.0 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 65:35 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 3 mg/ml |
| Material | stainless steel |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Connector | 510 bottom pin |
| Airflow | mesh window |
| Mouthpiece | mesh tip |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Blue Raspberry Frost: sweet, tangy, described as sharp blue raspberry with a long cold finish. On a 65:35 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 0.15 Ω dual 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 0.15 Ω dual mesh and the USB-C are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510 bottom pin matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and GBP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
Questions about a specific configuration? Send the model name and we will confirm the parts that fit.
