Elfliq and Hayati Pro Max are two of the most popular nic salt ranges in the UK. Both bottle the flavours of best selling disposables. The key difference is heritage: Elfliq is the official Elf Bar replica with natural, classic profiles and a 5mg option, while Hayati Pro Max bottles the bold, fruit led flavours of the Hayati Pro Max disposables in 10mg and 20mg. Both are smooth 50/50 nic salts in 10ml bottles for MTL pod kits, so the choice comes down to flavour style and a couple of practical points.

For the brand basics first, our guide on what Elfliq is sets the scene. To see how Elfliq rates on its own, our Elfliq nic salts review covers the detail.

The two brands at a glance

Each range bottles the flavours of a hugely popular disposable. Elfliq comes from Elf Bar and recreates the Elf Bar 600 profiles, with a focus on natural, accurate taste. Hayati Pro Max nic salts recreate the flavours of the Hayati Pro Max disposables, which built a following on bold, intense and often layered multi fruit blends. The table below sums up how they compare.

Flavour: how they differ

Flavour is where the two ranges show their personalities. Elfliq sticks to the familiar Elf Bar profiles such as Watermelon, Blue Razz Lemonade and Kiwi Passion Fruit Guava, with a natural sweetness that tracks the disposables closely. Hayati Pro Max leans into bolder, more intense fruit blends and layered multi fruit combinations, the kind that hit hard without always aiming for realism. If you came from an Elf Bar disposable, Elfliq is the exact match you want. If you enjoyed Hayati disposables or simply prefer big, punchy fruit, Hayati Pro Max has plenty to offer.

To browse the authentic Elf Bar flavours, the Elfliq Nic Salts collection brings the whole range together and lets you mix and match across the multi buy deals.

Strengths and flexibility

On strengths Elfliq has a small but real edge. It comes in three options, 5mg, 10mg and 20mg, while Hayati Pro Max offers two, 10mg and 20mg. That extra 5mg makes Elfliq a little more flexible for very light vapers or anyone reducing their nicotine over time. Both ranges are similar in size, with more than 40 flavours each, so there is plenty to explore either way. If a lighter strength matters to you, Elfliq is the more accommodating choice. Our guide on choosing the right Elfliq strength, 10mg vs 20mg helps you pick.

Value, formula and devices

On the practical basics the two are closely matched. Both use a 50/50 blend made for low power MTL pod kits, both come in 10ml TPD compliant bottles and both deliver strong value against disposables, with one bottle replacing around five single use devices. Both are widely sold on similar multi buy deals. The device advice is identical too, since both need a low power refillable pod kit rather than a sub ohm setup, so our guide to the best vape kits to use with Elfliq nic salts applies equally to Hayati.

Coil life and everyday performance

Beyond flavour and strength, it is worth thinking about how each range behaves day to day. Both are smooth 50/50 salts that wick well in low power pods, so neither gives a harsh or thin vape when paired with the right kit. The main practical variable is coil life, which is affected by how sweet a liquid is, since heavier sweeteners tend to gunk up coils faster. Elfliq is often noted for using a measured amount of sweetener, which can be a little kinder to coils over time. Hayati's bolder, more intense profiles can be slightly more demanding, though pairing either with a quality mesh pod kit keeps performance consistent. For most vapers the difference is small. Heavy users who get through a lot of liquid may notice their coils lasting marginally longer on the more natural profiles.

Consistency is another point in both ranges' favour. Because each is the official bottling of an established disposable line, the flavour stays steady from one bottle to the next, which matters when you find a blend you love and want to reorder it. You are not gambling on a small batch brand that might change its recipe. That reliability is part of why both Elfliq and Hayati Pro Max sit near the top of the UK nic salt market. It means whichever you choose you can expect the same taste every time you restock.

Which should a switcher choose?

The easiest way to decide is to follow the disposable you came from. An ex Elf Bar user will find Elfliq the most seamless, since the flavours are identical with no adjustment. An ex Hayati user will feel at home with Hayati Pro Max. For someone with no strong loyalty, it comes down to taste: Elfliq for natural, true to source profiles, with Hayati for bold, intense fruit. New vapers often find Elfliq's balanced, natural hit and 5mg option an easier entry point, though anyone who loves big fruit blends may prefer Hayati. Because both are cheap on multi buy deals, trying one of each costs very little.

The verdict

Both are quality nic salt ranges. The right one depends on your taste and history. Choose Elfliq if you want the exact Elf Bar disposable flavours, natural sweetness and the flexibility of a 5mg option. Choose Hayati Pro Max if you preferred the Hayati disposables or you want bigger, bolder, layered fruit blends. For the many vapers coming off Elf Bar disposables, Elfliq remains the natural pick thanks to its authenticity and extra strength option.

For more comparisons and guides across the range, visit the Brand Insights: Elfliq hub. When you are ready, head to the Elfliq Nic Salts collection.

This product contains nicotine, which is an addictive substance. Elfliq products are intended for use by existing adult smokers and vapers aged 18 or over. Sold in line with UK TPD regulations.

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