CCELL Bellos

The CCELL Bellos does without buttons entirely — heating starts automatically when you draw. An airflow sensor inside detects the negative pressure and activates the battery. This makes operation intuitive, especially for beginners who do not want to deal with voltage settings. The Bellos delivers a fixed output voltage of 3.7 V, tuned for most CCELL cartridges. The LED on the underside lights up during the draw and also indicates the charge level: white means full, red signals a low battery level.

With 350 mAh capacity, the Bellos covers one to two days with occasional use. Charging is via USB-C at the bottom end of the device and takes around 30 to 40 minutes. During charging, the LED pulses; once complete, it stays lit. Unlike disposable batteries, the Bellos is rechargeable and therefore intended for longer-term use with changing cartridges. The compact format resembles a thick ballpoint pen, which makes transport straightforward.

The CCELL Bellos is designed as a disposable device, which raises the question of disposal. The integrated lithium-ion battery must not go into household waste and belongs at collection points for waste electrical equipment or in special battery boxes in retail shops. Some vape shops offer take-back programmes where empty devices are collected and professionally recycled. After removing the battery, the aluminium housing can be sent for metal recycling. Anyone looking to reduce environmental impact should consider refillable alternatives with replaceable cartridges — CCELL offers the Palm or the Silo for this, for example.

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