RELX Artisan Review: 7 Key Specs on the Leather Prefilled Pod Kit (Dubai, 2026)

Overview

This RELX Artisan review covers the luxury edition of RELX’s closed-pod system: a slim 380mAh aluminium device wrapped in leather, denim or fabric finishes, a 45-minute Type-C charge, draw activation, and compatibility with RELX Pod Pro and Pod Pro 2 prefilled pods that use FEELM ceramic coils, sold in Dubai for AED 230 in six finishes. It is a fashion object first and a vape second, and it should be judged as a prefilled system rather than a refillable kit; the pods, at AED 30 for 1.9ml, set the running cost.

Key takeaways:

• Closed system: RELX Pod Pro 2 pods at AED 30 each, rated at about 650 puffs per pod.
• Pods are sold at 3% and 5% nicotine, both above the UAE’s 20mg/ml cap — check the compliance mark.
• 380mAh battery, a small cell; RELX rates a 45-minute Type-C charge.
• FEELM ceramic coils in RELX Pod Pro and Pod Pro 2 pods.
• AED 230; best for RELX pod users who want a premium-finish device to put them in.

About this review: specs, flavours and prices come from the manufacturer and our Dubai catalogue; we have not independently measured puff counts, battery life or flavour longevity. Last updated: 29 September 2026.

RELX Artisan Review: Design and Build

The Artisan is a slim stick, 112mm by 23mm by 10mm, with a lightweight aluminium core and a wrap that varies by finish: the range includes leather, indigo denim, polo stripe fabric and a dark stealth finish. A small LED sits near the base above the Type-C port. There is no button or airflow adjustment; the device fires on draw. The pod seats magnetically at the top. At around 30 grams it is one of the lightest devices we stock and is pen-sized for a shirt pocket.

On paper the Artisan is an aluminium body with a leather, denim or fabric wrap, and the premium is entirely finish: the device does nothing that the standard RELX Infinity 2 at AED 140 does not do. The 380mAh cell is the practical limit, and with no airflow adjustment the draw is whatever the pod gives, an MTL draw set by the pod. Against the Infinity 2, the Artisan trades adjustable airflow and AED 90 for the wrap.

Pods, Coils and Pod Specs

The Artisan takes RELX Pod Pro and Pod Pro 2 prefilled pods, which we stock at AED 30 for a 1.9ml pod rated at about 650 puffs, in twenty flavours split between 3% and 5% nicotine, including Mint Freeze and Watermelon Ice. The pods use FEELM ceramic coils, a design RELX promotes for smooth, even flavour; we have not measured flavour or vapour output. Puff counts in real use vary with draw length, and the 650-puff figure is a manufacturer rating. On rated puffs, a AED 30 pod works out at about AED 46 per 1,000 rated puffs.

Because the system is closed, there is no refilling and no choice of liquid; you buy RELX flavours at RELX strengths, and the running cost is set by the pod price. Our replacement pods guide covers prefilled versus refillable pods and our disposable vs pod vs refillable comparison explains where a closed system sits.

Battery Specs and Charging

The Artisan has a 380mAh cell, RELX rates Type-C charging from empty at 45 minutes, and pass-through works, so a desk cable keeps it going. A small LED near the base shows charge status. Real run-time depends on how often and how long you draw; we have not measured it.

A 380mAh cell is small, which is the cost of a device this slim; the Artisan is designed to be topped up rather than to last all day. For a light vaper or a desk vaper that suits the design; for a heavy all-day user the Infinity 2 is the RELX to consider. Our pod kit battery guide explains how to read mAh against use and our UAE heat safety guide covers keeping a slim aluminium device out of the sun.

Airflow, Power Modes and Draw Styles

There are no adjustments on the Artisan: no airflow ring, no wattage, no modes. The draw is an MTL draw set by the pod, firing is by draw, and output is fixed to the FEELM coil. That simplicity is the point of a closed system.

The RELX Infinity 2, which takes the same pods, adds an adjustable airflow that the Artisan lacks; if you want to tune the draw, that is the device. For a vaper who wants nothing to think about, the Artisan is exactly right. Our MTL vs DTL explainer covers the draw style.

Nicotine Strength and UAE Compliance

Because the Artisan is a closed system, the nicotine strength is set by the pod, and RELX Pod Pro 2 pods are sold at 3% (30mg/ml) and 5% (50mg/ml). Both are above the UAE’s standard 20mg/ml e-liquid cap: 3% is 1.5× and 5% is 2.5×. Check the compliance mark on the pod packaging before buying. The 5% pods are the stronger option and a first-time vaper should treat both strengths as strong. Our UAE nicotine cap explainer sets out the regulation and why prefilled systems from international brands often exceed it.

If you want a compliant 20mg strength in a simple device, a refillable kit with a compliant salt liquid is the route, and our nicotine strength guide and beginner pod kit guide cover it. Nicotine is addictive, and vaping products are sold only to adults aged 18 and over under UAE regulations; the UAE’s tobacco provisions are published at u.ae.

Who Should Buy the RELX Artisan

Buy it if you already use RELX pods, want a premium-finish device to put them in, and value the leather and fabric finishes as an accessory. At about 30 grams it is among the most discreet closed-system devices we stock, and it suits a light or desk vaper who tops up through the day.

Skip it if you want value, because the RELX Infinity 2 takes the same pods with adjustable airflow for AED 90 less; if you want a 20mg/ml strength, which the pod range does not offer; or if you vape heavily and would rather not charge often. Our best pod kit guide covers refillable alternatives and the RELX brand hub lists the full range, including the Infinity 2 and the disposable lines.

Value, Running Costs and How to Buy in Dubai

In this RELX Artisan review the price context matters: at AED 230 the Artisan is the most expensive pod device we stock. The RELX Infinity 2 is AED 140, the Aspire Riil X, another luxury-finish kit, AED 190, the OXVA VPrime 2 AED 130 and the Vaporesso Xros 6 AED 130. The premium is finish alone. Running costs are set by the AED 30 pod: at the rated 650 puffs that is about AED 46 per 1,000 rated puffs, which is higher than most refillable kits. Our disposable vs pod vs refillable comparison runs the numbers over a year.

The Artisan is in stock at Vaps Shop AE in all six finishes, with Pod Pro 2 pods at AED 30. We deliver across the UAE: Dubai orders placed between 10am and 11pm usually arrive within about two hours to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, JBR, Deira, Bur Dubai, Business Bay, Jumeirah and Al Barsha; Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain are delivered within 24 hours. Cash on delivery is available in every emirate, card on delivery in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, and delivery is free over AED 350. WhatsApp +971 50 827 1328 to check a finish. RELX devices and pods carry scratch-off authenticity codes; verify them before first use. Sales are restricted to adults aged 18 and over.

Comparison Table

RELX Artisan vs RELX Infinity 2

Same pods. The Infinity 2 adds adjustable airflow and a bigger battery for AED 90 less; the Artisan adds leather. Unless the finish is the point, the Infinity 2 is the RELX to buy.

RELX Artisan vs Aspire Riil X

Both luxury-finish slim kits. The Riil X is refillable with a 700mAh cell and AED 25 pods for AED 40 less; the Artisan is closed with prefilled pods and a smaller battery. The Riil X lets you choose your own liquid, per our Aspire Riil X review.

Getting the most from the Artisan

Keep a Type-C cable at your desk for the 45-minute top-up, remove the pod when not in use for a day or more, and store spare pods sealed and out of heat.

Pods and disposal

Spent RELX pods contain a ceramic coil and residual liquid; bag them and take them with the device, eventually, to an e-waste point. Our UAE disposal guide lists the options.

Pros and Cons

Frequently Asked Questions

Verdict

This RELX Artisan review comes down to price against finish: the Artisan is a closed-system device in leather, denim and fabric finishes, but AED 230 buys the wrap rather than extra features. The Infinity 2 takes the same pods for AED 90 less, the pods themselves exceed the UAE cap, and running costs are set by AED 30 pods. Buy it as an accessory for RELX pods you already use. Buy the RELX Artisan at Vaps Shop AE.