- ZYN has the widest range of strengths and flavours we carry; VELO leans toward bold, icy mints.
- Both are slim, tobacco-free white pouches at $15 a tin.
- Pick ZYN for choice and steady flavour; pick VELO if you like a strong, cold mint hit.
- You can mix both in one order to reach the 5-tin minimum.
Quick Comparison
| ZYN | VELO | |
|---|---|---|
| Tins we carry | 52 (25 flavours) | 16 (16 flavours) |
| Strengths | 6–15 mg2 with strength to be added | 6 mg15 with strength to be added |
| Mint / Fruit / Sweet | 12 / 24 / 16 | 9 / 7 / 0 |
| Cooling (our guide) | ||
| Sweetness (our guide) | ||
| Flavour intensity (our guide) | ||
| Price | $15 a tin | $15 a tin |
Range and Flavours
We carry 52 ZYN tins in 25 flavours (12 mint, 24 fruit, 16 sweet and drink) and 16 VELO tins in 16 flavours (9 mint, 7 fruit). ZYN gives you more flavours to choose from. If you like to rotate between a mint and something sweeter, both brands cover more than one flavour family.
Strength Options
ZYN tins on our site come in 6–15 mg (2 still show “Strength soon” while we confirm the mg). VELO tins come in 6 mg (15 still show “Strength soon”). Strength is the nicotine in each pouch, so compare the mg on the tin rather than the brand. Our 5-dot scale and words (Regular, Strong, Extra strong, Super strong) are the same on every tin, which makes it easy to line up the two brands.
Taste: Cooling, Sweetness and Flavour
On our taste guide, ZYN's average cooling is lower than VELO's, its sweetness is higher, and its flavour intensity is lower. These are our own estimates from each tin's flavour and style, shown as bars on every product page, so you can compare individual tins too.
Price and Value
There's no price difference: every tin is $15, whatever the brand. You need at least 5 tins per order, shipping is free from $150 (10 tins), and every 21st tin is free. That means the choice between ZYN and VELO comes down to taste and strength, not cost.
How to Try Both
The simplest way is to split your first order: for example 3 tins of one brand and 2 of the other. Pick the same strength in both so you're comparing flavour and feel, not nicotine. After a week you'll know which you reach for first. Use Add + remind me on the one you like and we'll email you when it's time to reorder.
ZYN in a Nutshell
ZYN is made by Swedish Match, part of Philip Morris International, and is one of the best-known pouch brands in the world. Sweden's best-known pouch brand: slim white pouches in mint, fruit and sweet flavours, from 6 to 15 mg. See all ZYN tins.
Popular ZYN Picks
VELO in a Nutshell
VELO is made by British American Tobacco (BAT) and is known for intense, cooling mint blends alongside berry and mango flavours. Bold flavours in soft, slim pouches, from cool mints to berry and mango blends. See all VELO tins.
Popular VELO Picks
Which Should You Choose?
Choose ZYN if you want to pick an exact strength (we carry most ZYN flavours in 6 to 15 mg) and like a clean, balanced taste. Choose VELO if you want a bold, icy mint such as Max Freeze or Polar Mint.
Can't decide? Every tin is the same $15, so the easiest answer is to mix both in one order. Any 5 tins meet the minimum, and our What strength should I choose? guide helps with strength.
Questions
Is ZYN stronger than VELO?
It depends on the tin. Both brands come in several strengths; compare the mg on each tin rather than the brand.
Which lasts longer in the mouth?
Flavour release varies by flavour more than brand. Most users keep a pouch in for 15 to 45 minutes.
Are they the same price?
Yes. Every tin on our site is $15, whatever the brand.
Shop from This Guide
Nicotine is highly addictive. Pouches are for adults of legal age who already use nicotine. Keep away from children and pets.