The main difference between the IVG Pro 12 and IVG Smart Max is power control. The Smart Max offers Eco and Boost modes with a screen. The Pro 12 uses one fixed output and offers a wider flavour range, including selected nicotine-free options.
Both devices are rechargeable prefilled pod vape kits. Each combines a 1000mAh battery with 12ml of e-liquid and an advertised maximum of 10,000 puffs.
Royal Vapery lists both kits at £8.99 each or 3 for £22, checked on 7 November 2026. Price and capacity are equal, so the better choice depends on how you want to vape.
How do the IVG Pro 12 and IVG Smart Max compare?
The IVG Pro 12 offers fewer controls, while the IVG Smart Max gives you a choice of output modes. The table compares the specifications and options in the supplied research and Royal Vapery's product listings.
| Feature | IVG Pro 12 | IVG Smart Max |
|---|---|---|
| Single-kit price | £8.99 | £8.99 |
| Multibuy offer | 3 for £22 | 3 for £22 |
| Advertised puff count | Up to 10,000 | Up to 10,000 |
| Total e-liquid | 12ml: 2ml pod + 10ml refill container | 12ml: 2ml pod + 10ml refill container |
| Battery | 1000mAh | 1000mAh |
| Charging connection | USB-C | USB-C |
| Power modes | One fixed output | Eco and Boost |
| Battery display | LED indicator | LED screen with battery level and mode icon |
| Listed nicotine strengths | 20mg/ml, 10mg/ml and 0mg/ml | 20mg/ml and 10mg/ml |
| Listed flavour range | 39 flavours | 24 flavours |
| Activation | Inhale-activated | Inhale-activated |
| Vaping style | Mouth-to-lung | Mouth-to-lung |
| Hand-fillable pods | No | No |
| USB-C cable included | No | No |
Lower nicotine strengths are available in selected flavours. The listed flavour totals do not mean every flavour is available in every strength or currently in stock.
What do the IVG Pro 12 and IVG Smart Max share?
IVG Pro 12 and IVG Smart Max share 6 core features:
- 12ml total capacity: a 2ml prefilled pod connects to a 10ml refill container.
- Automatic liquid supply: the refill container replenishes the pod during use.
- Integrated mesh coil: the heating element sits inside the replaceable pod.
- Inhale activation: neither device needs a fire button.
- Mouth-to-lung draw: you draw vapour into your mouth before inhaling.
- Rechargeable battery: both use a 1000mAh battery with USB-C charging.
Both devices are reusable, but their pods are not designed for filling by hand. Keep the battery unit and replace the compatible pod-and-refill pack when the liquid runs out. Neither kit includes a charging cable.
What are the five main differences between the kits?
The 5 main differences are power modes, display, nicotine options, flavour choice and charging estimates. Power modes make the biggest difference to everyday operation.
1. How do the power modes differ?
IVG Smart Max has Eco and Boost modes, while the IVG Pro 12 runs at one fixed output. Eco Mode uses lower power to conserve battery life. Boost Mode increases output for denser vapour and a stronger draw. Higher output can use e-liquid and battery charge more quickly.
To switch the Smart Max between modes, take three short puffs in quick succession. One flame on the screen indicates Eco, two flames indicate Boost. Follow the instructions supplied with your device. The Pro 12 has no mode sequence to learn. Fit the pod pack correctly and inhale to activate it.
2. Which kit has a better battery display?
IVG Smart Max offers more information on its screen. The display shows the battery level and a flame icon for the active mode.
The Pro 12 uses a simpler LED battery indicator. Choose the Smart Max if seeing the charge level and mode matters to you. Choose the Pro 12 if a basic battery light is enough.
3. Which kit offers a nicotine-free option?
IVG Pro 12 offers 0mg/ml in selected flavours. Royal Vapery lists the Pro 12 in 20mg/ml, 10mg/ml and 0mg/ml, compared with 20mg/ml and 10mg/ml for the Smart Max.
For label comparison, 20mg/ml equals 2% nicotine, 10mg/ml equals 1%, and 0mg/ml is nicotine-free. The nicotine-free version contains no nicotine, so it should not be described as nicotine salt liquid.
Both ranges include selected 10mg/ml options. The Pro 12 provides the additional choice of 0mg/ml for adults who want nicotine-free vaping.
4. Which kit has more flavours?
IVG Pro 12 has the wider listed range, 51 flavours versus 24 for the Smart Max.
Both ranges include fruit, ice, mint and menthol profiles. The Pro 12 listing includes Tobacco; the supplied Smart Max flavour list does not.
Check the exact flavour-and-strength combination before ordering. A larger overall range does not guarantee availability of your preferred combination.
5. Which kit charges faster?
The supplied research gives the IVG Pro 12 an estimated charge time of about 45 minutes, compared with about 45 to 60 minutes for the Smart Max.
Treat those figures as estimates rather than measured results from this comparison. Starting charge, charging equipment and battery condition affect charging time. Both kits use USB-C and require a separately supplied cable.
Which is better value, the IVG Pro 12 or IVG Smart Max?
Neither kit has a starting-price advantage, both cost £8.99 for 12ml, or approximately £0.75 per ml. The 3-for-£22 offer reduces the average to approximately £7.33 per kit and £0.61 per ml.
| Purchase | Total price | Total liquid | Approximate price per ml |
|---|---|---|---|
| One kit | £8.99 | 12ml | £0.75 |
| Three kits | £22 | 36ml | £0.61 |
| One Smart Max | £5.99 | 12ml | £0.50 |
| Five Smart Max | £25 | 60ml | £0.42 |
The refill figures show why ongoing pod prices matter. A reusable battery does not need replacing each time the liquid runs out. Compare the current refill offers for your chosen device before buying.
Vaping Products Duty uses the same volume-based rate for both products. At HMRC's rate of £2.20 per 10ml, a duty-liable 12ml pack generates £2.64 in duty before VAT.
The rate applies to nicotine-free liquid too. The calculation is not an instruction to add £2.64 to the displayed retail price, and it does not establish whether a particular pack is pre-duty stock.
Is IVG Smart Max Boost Mode worth choosing?
Yes, Boost Mode is useful if you prefer higher vapour output and want the option to change it. Eco Mode is more suitable when conserving battery charge matters.
Smart Max offers a choice that the fixed-output Pro 12 does not. However, Boost does not guarantee better flavour for every person or every pod.
Both kits advertise up to 10,000 puffs. Puff count varies with draw length and frequency; the Smart Max's selected mode affects consumption too. Compare the equal 12ml liquid capacity rather than treating the maximum puff count as guaranteed.
Who should choose the IVG Pro 12?
IVG Pro 12 suits adult smokers and existing vapers who prioritise simple operation and more flavour or nicotine options.
Choose the Pro 12 if you want:
- One fixed output with no settings to manage.
- Selected 0mg/ml options alongside 10mg/ml and 20mg/ml.
- A wider listed flavour range, including Tobacco.
For a closer look at its features, performance, flavour options and overall usability, read our detailed IVG Pro 12 vape kit review.
Who should choose the IVG Smart Max?
IVG Smart Max suits adult smokers and existing vapers who prioritise adjustable output and a visible battery display.
Choose the Smart Max if you want:
- Eco and Boost modes in the same device.
- A screen showing battery level and active mode.
- Inhale activation without a fire button.
For a closer look at its features, screen controls, settings and overall performance, read our detailed IVG Smart Max vape kit review.
Neither kit is designed for direct-to-lung vaping or users who want to fill a pod with their own bottled e-liquid.
Do IVG Pro 12 and IVG Smart Max pods fit each other?
No. The Pro 12 and Smart Max use different replacement pod systems. Choose the IVG Smart Max pods for the Smart Max device. Choose the IVG Pro 12 pods for the Pro 12; Royal Vapery lists that Pro pod range for the Pro 12 and Pro 2.
Match the compatibility information to your device name. Equal liquid capacity does not make the pods interchangeable.
FAQs About IVG Smart Max Pod Kit
Is the IVG Smart Max better than the IVG Pro 12?
Smart Max is better for output control and screen information. The Pro 12 is better for fixed-output simplicity, selected nicotine-free options and a wider listed flavour range. Both have the same starting price and liquid capacity.
Do both kits deliver exactly 10,000 puffs?
No. Both advertise up to 10,000 puffs. Actual puff count depends on how you draw, how often you vape and, on the Smart Max, the selected power mode.
Does the IVG Smart Max come in 0mg?
No 0mg option appears in the supplied Smart Max range. Royal Vapery lists 10mg/ml and 20mg/ml options. The Pro 12 offers selected 0mg/ml versions.
How do you turn off Boost Mode on the Smart Max?
Take 3 short puffs in quick succession to switch back to Eco Mode. The display changes from two flames to one flame.
Which kit is easier for beginners?
Pro 12 has fewer controls to learn because it uses a fixed output. The Smart Max remains inhale-activated, but adds a mode-switching sequence and screen indicators.
Can you refill either kit with bottled e-liquid?
No. Neither kit's sealed prefilled pods are designed for hand filling. Replace the compatible pod-and-refill pack and retain the rechargeable device.
Do either of the kits include a USB-C cable?
No. Both kits use USB-C charging, but neither includes a cable.
