Hayati Pro Max Plus 4K Review: Pros, Cons & Verdict
The Hayati Pro Max Plus 4K is the newest entry point into the Hayati range, pairing an 850mAh rechargeable handset with a 7ml prefilled pod rated for around 4,000 puffs. It sits below the 6000 and 25K devices in puff count but keeps the same 20mg nicotine salt, the same mesh coil, and a line-up of 30 flavours shared with the wider range. This review covers what it gets right, where it falls short, and whether the pod kit or the Hayati Pro Max Plus pods on their own are the better buy.
Quick Summary
The Hayati Pro Max Plus 4K pod kit costs £6.99 and includes an 850mAh rechargeable battery with one prefilled pod. The refill pods alone cost £4.49 for anyone who already owns the handset. Both are rated for roughly 4,000 puffs per pod, run at 20mg nicotine salt, and come in 30 flavours. It is a mouth-to-lung device built for ex-smokers who want something smaller and cheaper than Hayati's bigger kits, with a smart battery display and no buttons to learn.
What is the Hayati Pro Max Plus 4K?
It is the smallest device in Hayati's current pod kit line-up, built around a sealed pod that combines a 1.5ml chamber with a 5.5ml auto-feed cartridge for 7ml of e-liquid in total. The handset itself holds an 850mAh battery charged over USB-C, with a small screen that shows the remaining charge so you are not guessing when to plug in. There is no fire button: the device fires on inhale, which keeps the kit simple for anyone switching from cigarettes for the first time.
Key features
A 1.2 ohm mesh coil is built into every pod, so you get a fresh heating element each time you change over rather than maintaining one yourself. The draw is tuned tight for a mouth-to-lung pull that feels close to a cigarette, which is worth knowing if you are used to a looser, airier vape. Nicotine is fixed at 20mg salt, the UK's legal maximum, and Hayati pro max flavours span iced fruits, berry mixes, fizzy drinks and menthols across 30 options.
Pros
- Cheapest way into the current Hayati Pro Max range, at £6.99 for a full kit
- 850mAh battery and USB-C charging mean it is rechargeable, not single-use
- Smart screen shows battery level, so it does not die without warning
- Mesh coil ships inside every pod, so there is nothing to buy or fit separately
- 30 flavours available at launch, all at the same 20mg strength
- Pods cross-fit the Pro Max Plus 6000 handset, so stock can be shared
Cons
- 4,000 puffs is the lowest rating in the Hayati range, so it needs replacing sooner than the 6000 or 25K
- Charging cable is usually sold separately, so check before you order if you do not already have a USB-C cable
- Fixed at 20mg only, with no lower-strength option if you want to step down
- Mouth-to-lung only, so it will not suit anyone who prefers a looser, direct-to-lung draw
Pod kit or refill pods: which should you buy?
| Feature | Pro Max Plus 4K Pod Kit | Pro Max Plus Pods Only |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £6.99 | £4.49 |
| Includes battery | Yes, 850mAh rechargeable | No, pod only |
| Best for | First-time buyers with no Hayati device | Existing Pro Max Plus 4K or 6000 owners |
| Puffs per pod | Around 4,000 | Around 4,000 |
| Nicotine strength | 20mg salt | 20mg salt |
| Flavours | 30 | 30 |
If this is your first Hayati device, buy the pod kit so you get the handset and a pod together. If you already own a Pro Max Plus 4K or a Pro Max Plus 6000, the pods cross-fit both devices, so ordering Hayati pro max plus pods on their own is the cheaper way to keep going.
Flavours available
All 30 flavours launch at the same 20mg strength across both the kit and the standalone pods, so switching never changes how the device performs.
How it compares to the rest of the Hayati range
The Pro Max Plus 4K sits at the entry point of Hayati's current line-up. Step up to the Hayati Pro Max Plus 6000 and you get roughly half as many pod changes for a similar draw style, or go further still with the dual-flavour pods on the Pro Ultra 25K, covered in our Pro Ultra and Pro Ultra Plus complete guide. If you are weighing up Hayati's different product lines generally, our piece on how Hayati's limited editions differ from the regular range is useful background. For the full Hayati vape catalogue, including Hayati pods and nic salts, our collection page covers every device currently in stock.
Nicotine strength and who it suits
Both the kit and the refill pods are fixed at 20mg nicotine salt, the UK's legal maximum, which is why the Pro Max Plus 4K is aimed squarely at smokers switching across rather than vapers looking to step down. If you are not sure 20mg is right for you, our nicotine strength guide breaks down how to tell, and our MTL vs DTL guide explains why the tight mouth-to-lung draw on this device feels different from looser sub-ohm kits.
Verdict
The Hayati Pro Max Plus 4K is not trying to be the biggest device in the range, and that is exactly the point. At £6.99 for a complete kit, it is the cheapest way to try Hayati's current pod system, and the 850mAh battery with a smart display makes it feel more considered than most kits at this price. The puff count is the trade-off: 4,000 puffs means more frequent pod changes than the 6000 or 25K, so treat it as a lower-cost or backup option rather than your only device if you vape heavily. For most ex-smokers wanting a simple, inhale-activated kit at 20mg, it is a solid buy, and keeping a spare Hayati pro max refill pod on hand means you are never caught out.
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Shop the Pod Kit Shop Refill PodsFrequently asked questions
How many puffs does the Hayati Pro Max Plus 4K get through?
Around 4,000 puffs per pod under typical use, though heavier, longer draws will bring that figure down.
Is the Hayati Pro Max Plus 4K rechargeable?
Yes. It runs on an 850mAh built-in battery charged through USB-C, rather than being thrown away with the pod.
Does the Hayati Pro Max Plus 4K come with a charging cable?
Most retailers, including this one, sell the kit with the device and pod only, so it is worth having a spare USB-C cable ready.
Can the pods be refilled?
No. Each pod is sealed at the factory, with the 5.5ml cartridge feeding the 1.5ml chamber automatically as you vape, so you replace the whole pod once it runs dry.
Do Hayati Pro Max Plus 6000 pods fit the 4K device?
No, but the Pro Max Plus 4K pod does cross-fit the 6000 handset, so you can share pod stock between the two devices.
What nicotine strength is the Hayati Pro Max Plus 4K?
Every pod is filled at 20mg nicotine salt, the maximum strength allowed under UK law.
Is the Hayati Pro Max Plus 4K a mouth-to-lung or direct-to-lung device?
It is mouth-to-lung, with a tight draw designed to feel close to drawing on a cigarette rather than a loose, airy pull.
How do I know when to change the pod?
The flavour will noticeably weaken or the draw will start to taste thin, both signs the cartridge inside the pod has run dry.
Is the Hayati Pro Max Plus 4K suitable for beginners?
Yes. There are no buttons or settings to learn, the device fires automatically on inhale, and the pod needs no priming beyond a short wait after fitting.
The bottom line
The Hayati Pro Max Plus 4K earns its place as the budget entry point into Hayati's pod kit range rather than a replacement for the bigger devices. Buy the kit if you are starting fresh, or keep Hayati pro max plus pods in reserve if you already own a compatible handset.