Cloud Chasers guide to Beipu devices (local) (Innokin Sceptre)
Beipu devices advice for Greece, covering budget options, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
Local availability in Greece shapes the practical answer more than the marketing does. Pricing in Greece shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current EUR rates rather than a fixed list price.
Budget matters in Greece, but with beipu devices the cheapest option is rarely the one that lasts. The wide bore mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips.
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 1.0 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 70:30 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Matte Sand finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
The build quality on IQOS III is a step above most of what sits in the same price bracket, and the finish resists the chipping that usually shows after a few months of pocket carry. Build quality is the quiet differentiator here, with tight seams and a connector that has not loosened after repeated removal. The Matte Sand finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
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 cloud chasers, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge. 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.
In Greece, availability of the 1.0 Ω mesh coil is the practical bottleneck, not the device itself. Charging over Micro-USB takes about 66 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries. Two things to check before ordering: the Micro-USB socket on the base and whether the 1.0 Ω mesh coil is the newer generation.
Specifications
Here is what the engineering actually delivers, without the marketing language.
| Reference model | IQOS III |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Asvape |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Power range | 65 W |
| Liquid capacity | 3.5 ml |
| Coil | 1.0 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 50 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 70:30 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 0 mg/ml |
| Material | zinc alloy |
| Charge port | Micro-USB |
| Connector | 510 bottom pin |
| Airflow | fixed |
| Mouthpiece | wide bore |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Pineapple Ice Cream: creamy, sweet, described as dairy-style pineapple dessert. On a 70:30 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 1.0 Ω mesh mark before the coil begins to mute it.
Practical considerations in Greece
Availability in Greece is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 1.0 Ω mesh and the Micro-USB are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510 bottom pin matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and EUR rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
Take the time to get it right the first time; the difference shows up over months of use rather than days.
