Airscream AirsPops 313 Nic Salts in South Africa: 19mg vs 40mg Guide
Airscream’s AirsPops 313 nic salts are among the best-selling MTL e-liquids in South Africa, and they come in two nicotine strengths: 19mg (half strength) and 40mg (full strength). Choosing between them is the single most important decision when you buy — get it right and the vape feels smooth and satisfying; get it wrong and it is either too harsh or not quite enough. This guide breaks down 19mg vs 40mg so you can pick with confidence.
Nicotine products are for adult smokers and vapers aged 18+ only.
About Airscream AirsPops 313 nic salts
The 313 range is Airscream’s 30ml nic-salt line, designed for MTL (mouth-to-lung) pod devices like the AirsPops Pro and other low-power pod kits. Nic salts deliver a smoother throat hit than freebase e-liquid at the same strength, which is why higher nicotine levels are comfortable in a pod. The 313 flavours span fruit, ice, menthol, dessert and tobacco profiles, and each flavour is typically offered in both 19mg and 40mg so you can match strength to your needs without giving up your favourite taste.
The strengths at ADVapes: 19mg vs 40mg
40mg (full strength) is the stronger option, aimed at heavier smokers or vapers who want a firm, immediate nicotine hit from a small pod. If you smoked a pack a day or you are coming off a 50mg disposable, 40mg is usually the closer match.
19mg (half strength) is the lighter option — often labelled “Half Strength” on the bottle. It suits lighter smokers, anyone who finds 40mg too intense, or vapers who are gradually stepping their nicotine down. You still get the same flavour and smooth salt-nicotine feel, just with a gentler throat hit.
Both strengths are priced at R299 for a 30ml bottle. Browse the live lists in the 313 19mg category and the 313 40mg category. For a flavour-by-flavour breakdown of the full-strength line, see our Airscream 313 40mg flavour guide.
How to choose
- Choose 40mg if you were a heavier smoker, you are switching from a 50mg disposable, or 19mg simply does not satisfy your cravings.
- Choose 19mg if you are a lighter smoker, you found 40mg harsh, or you are deliberately reducing your nicotine over time.
- Match the flavour, not just the strength — most 313 flavours exist in both strengths, so you can keep the taste you love while adjusting the nicotine.
- If you are brand new to vaping and unsure, our nicotine strengths guide explains how mg maps to smoking habits.
FAQ
Is 40mg too strong for a beginner?
For a light or occasional smoker, 40mg can feel harsh. Many people start at 19mg and move up only if it does not satisfy. Heavier smokers, however, often need 40mg from the outset.
Can I mix 19mg and 40mg?
You can combine bottles of the same flavour to land on a strength in between, but it is simpler to just pick the strength that suits you. Both are 30ml and designed for the same pods.
Which devices do 313 nic salts work in?
They are made for MTL pod systems such as the Airscream AirsPops Pro, and they work well in other low-wattage refillable pods. They are not designed for high-power sub-ohm DTL devices.
Featured products
More in-stock 313 nic salts: Peach Ice 19mg, Virginia Toba 19mg and Virginia Toba 40mg. Browse the full nic salts range, or read the wider Airscream AirsPops brand guide.
Where to buy in South Africa
ADVapes stocks genuine Airscream AirsPops 313 nic salts in both 19mg and 40mg, with fast nationwide delivery from Cape Town. Shop the range at ADVapes. Adults 18+ only.
