[Yueke] Why do standard-compliant pods feel like they don’t last as long?

[Reason 1] The main component of national standard pods is tobacco extract, which has larger particle sizes. To avoid issues like burnt wicks, carbon buildup, and dry hits, larger aperture ceramics (23-25mm) are required. With the increased aperture, the liquid flow rate speeds up, leading to the perception of faster draws.

[Reason 2]

According to national standards, the nicotine concentration in national standard pods cannot exceed 2%, which is a relative decrease compared to non-standard pods. Therefore, to achieve the same satisfaction as previous non-standard pods, the draw time increases, and e-liquid consumption rises, creating the perception of faster draws.

[Summary]

The larger ceramic aperture of national standard pods combined with the reduced nicotine concentration leads to increased draw time and frequency, giving the impression of faster draws.

[Advantages]

Because the particle size of national standard pods is more than twice that of non-standard ones, the aroma is less likely to diminish, and stability improves.