Aroma King VICE AI Starter Kit Gold: the pod system at a glance

Instead of disposable vapes, many adult vapers in Switzerland are turning to rechargeable pod systems. The Aroma King VICE AI Starter Kit Gold is one such device: a compact pod system with a battery, display and refillable pods in a gold finish. In this article you’ll find out what makes the kit stand out, how it differs from disposable vapes and what to look out for when using it.

The Aroma King VICE AI Starter Kit Gold at a glance

The starter kit consists of the device and one pod. The gold-finish housing contains a built-in 950 mAh battery that charges via USB-C. The pod holds 2 ml of liquid and is filled by you. The device is therefore a rechargeable pod system, not a disposable e-cigarette.

The key features

• Display and controls: the built-in display and button let you adjust settings such as power.
• Mesh coil pods: the mesh coil pods distribute heat evenly, which ensures a consistent flavour.
• Two resistances: matching 0.6 ohm replacement pods and 0.8 ohm pods allow different draw styles: the higher resistance suits mouth-to-lung vaping (MTL), the lower one a more open draw (RDL).
• USB-C: the battery charges with a standard USB-C cable.

Pod system instead of a disposable vape: the differences

A pod system is reused: you charge the battery, fill the pod with the liquid of your choice and change the pod when the flavour fades. With disposable vapes, on the other hand, the whole device is thrown away after use. This makes pod systems more flexible in the long run when it comes to choosing liquids, and avoids whole devices including batteries constantly ending up in the bin.

There is also a tax difference. Since 1 October 2024, Switzerland has taxed e-cigarettes: CHF 1.00 per ml for disposable e-cigarettes (including nicotine-free ones), CHF 0.20 per ml for nicotine-containing liquids and refills, plus VAT. Details are in Vape tax in Switzerland. Disposable e-cigarettes are not banned nationally, but some cantons such as Valais and Geneva have their own bans; more at Disposable vape bans in the cantons. A detailed comparison of both device types is in the guide Pod systems vs disposable vapes.

Getting started

1. Charge: fully charge the device via USB-C before first use.
2. Fill the pod: open the pod’s seal and fill in the liquid without hitting the central tube. Close the pod securely.
3. Let it soak: after filling, wait a few minutes so the cotton can fully soak up the liquid. This avoids a dry, burnt hit.
4. Adjust: switch the device on and adjust the power. The exact button functions are described in the enclosed user manual.

You’ll find suitable liquids in various strengths in the Liquid and Nicotine salt collections. Start with a moderate nicotine strength if you’re new to the device.

Safety and care

• Only charge the device with an intact cable and not unattended overnight.
• Keep the device and liquids out of reach of children and pets.
• Change the pod when the flavour tastes burnt or fades noticeably.
• Dispose of battery devices at an electronics collection point, not in household waste.

Read more about risks and safe handling in the guide Vape safety: understanding the risks.

Conclusion

The Aroma King VICE AI Starter Kit Gold combines an eye-catching design with the practical advantages of a rechargeable pod system: refillable pods, a choice of two resistances and USB-C charging. If you’re looking for a pod system, you’ll find the Aroma King VICE AI Starter Kit Gold (Device + Pod) at Snustrend, more colours in the Aroma King VICE AI collection and the whole brand under Aroma King.

Note: nicotine products are for adults aged 18 and over only. Nicotine is addictive. If you don’t smoke or vape, don’t start.