VELO Vs ZYN: A Comparison of Two Goliaths

It’s hard not to know these two brands in the United States. VELO and ZYN occupy over half the market share, finding themselves in user rotations across the globe. Many come to a crossroads when shopping on Prilla.com, VELO, or ZYN, much like choosing between Coca-Cola or Pepsi. Here, we compare these two popular nicotine pouch brands to help customers answer this question when shopping with us.

VELO Vs ZYN - How do their flavors compare?

VELO has seven different flavors, while ZYN has ten, meaning the latter has more variety. However, this selection may not be even across all the different flavor categories. Let’s see how they match up in the table below.

Both brands have different strokes for different folks. For some, mint reigns above all, while a dragon fruit taste sounds far superior. When compared to ZYN, VELO has fewer flavors, but it provides other, more intriguing options. So, depending on your fancy, of course, one may be a better fit.

• VELO has a better variation of fruit pouches.
• ZYN offers more variations of mint pouches and provides two flavorless nicotine pouches.

Follow the link to our blog post for more information on the difference between flavored and unflavored nicotine pouches; unflavored pouches might be a new favorite.

VELO Vs ZYN - Which is stronger?

Both brands offer the same tasting experience with different strengths, allowing users with varying experience levels to enjoy the same flavors while enabling the brands to reach a more significant share of the market. However, they offer slightly different ranges, which are detailed below:

• VELO - 4mg and 7mg per pouch
• ZYN - 3mg and 6mg per pouch

VELO nicotine pouches are slightly more robust, meaning the more experienced user is better suited to this brand, and those new to nicotine may find ZYN 3mg a better introductory product.

Do VELO And ZYN ingredients differ?

One distinction that sets the brands apart is the forms of nicotine each pouch contains. ZYN's ingredients include 100% tobacco-free nicotine salt. Nicotine salt is a naturally occurring form that prevents the tobacco plant from oxidation; ZYN’s pharmaceutical-grade nicotine salt is more stable than other forms that require protection from oxygen. This means its pouches are completely tobacco-free. VELO’s pouches are made with nicotine derived directly from the tobacco plant, meaning they are tobacco-leaf-free products. 

All ZYN and VELO pouches are sugar-free and contain food-grade quality ingredients to stabilize and flavor the pouches:

• All ZYN pouches contain nicotine salt (nicotine bitartrate dihydrate), hydroxypropyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, maltitol, gum arabic, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, acesulfame K, and food-grade flavorings.
• VELO pouches packaged in cans contain nicotine derived from the tobacco plant, maltitol, modified cellulose, sodium carbonates, acesulfame K, and artificial flavor.

Don't let the hard-to-pronounce names scare you off. The takeaway here is that the products have practically the same ingredients, just in slightly different forms. For those looking for differences, our blog shows how these products differ from snus in our Snus Vs ZYN comparison.

ZYN Vs VELO: Is there a price difference?

Every customer wants a good deal, meaning a cheaper product is usually more attractive, especially if the cheaper one doesn’t compromise quality. There is a price difference between these two brands. In fact, ZYN, probably the slightly more favored brand across the states, is more expensive.

One can of VELO costs $4.25 while ZYN is $5.45, just over a dollar in it, which adds up if ten or more are being purchased. Saving $10 to $15 may not sound like much, but it buys a few extra coffees or cans of nicotine pouches for that matter! So, if price plays a part in the decision, VELO is more appealing from a monetary point of view (prices in October 2024).

VELO Vs ZYN - Does the pouch format change between the two brands?

Format consists of two concepts: pouch size and moisture level. These two brands provide the same mini dry nicotine pouches, promising a comfortable, discreet, and long-lasting experience. In turn, users can expect the same mouthfeel and experience from both.

Which to choose, VELO or ZYN?

There isn’t one correct answer to this question, and it will differ depending on who is asked. However, both are quality-crafted to provide the user with a comfortable, discreet, and satisfying experience. So, what sets these two apart if the format is the same?

• VELO is a brand with a stronger nicotine pouch that caters better to those who enjoy fruity flavors.
• ZYN has a fantastic range of mint nicotine pouches and provides flavorless pouches to those who want a pure nicotine sensation. Moreover, the brand supplies a lower strength, suiting those new to nicotine.

It all depends on what the user is looking for. Furthermore, users may prefer another brand; after all, there are many more brands on Prilla. We've compared Rogue Vs ZYN and On! VS ZYN for those looking for something else.