XKAH Pro vs XKAH Lite vs Shii

Electric heat without charcoal: two heads for your own hookah, and one complete all-in-one hookah

XKAH Pro Hookah Head XKAH Lite Hookah Head - Graphite Shii Hookah - Black

All three heat shisha tobacco electrically, so there is nothing to light and no ash to clear. The difference is what you put them on. The XKAH Pro and XKAH Lite are electronic heat management heads: they sit on a hookah you already own, in place of the charcoal, on the silicone grommets or adapters in the box. The Shii is a complete all-in-one hookah with electric heat built in: heater, bowl, water tank, hose and mouthpiece in one device, made with XKAH heating technology.

Power is the other big difference. The Pro runs from a swappable 13,600 mAh battery that lasts up to two hours, the Lite is mains-powered through a magnetic plug with no battery to charge, and the Shii runs from a hot-swap battery (up to 120 minutes on the Battery S in the box, up to 180 on the Battery L) or from the mains over USB-C. All three have a classic auto mode and a custom mode, and all three use the same stainless steel bowl (two in each box), which takes 8 to 12 g of tobacco, about half a charcoal bowl, and works with any brand of shisha tobacco.

The Shii's body stays below 50°C, so it is safe for your interior: it will not burn your sofa or floor, even if it falls. Electric heads still get hot in use; follow the maker's instructions and keep them out of reach of children. 18+ only.

Side by side. A dash means the maker does not state it.

Only show differences Make it your own: add or swap shishas

	XKAH Pro Hookah Head From £284.99 Sold out View	XKAH Lite Hookah Head - Graphite £249.99 Available for pre-order View	Shii Hookah - Black £499.99 Available for pre-order View
Price	From £284.99	£249.99	£499.99
What it is	Electronic heat management head: sits on your own hookah in place of charcoal	Electronic heat management head: sits on your own hookah in place of charcoal	Complete all-in-one hookah with electric heat: heater, bowl, water tank, hose and mouthpiece in one
Needs a hookah	Yes: fits all common hookahs (S and L silicone grommets included)	Yes: fits all common hookahs (2 silicone adapters included)	No: it is the hookah
Power	Swappable 13,600 mAh battery, included; USB-C charging. Spare batteries available	Mains only: 2.5 m cable with a magnetic plug, no battery	Hot-swap battery (Battery S in the box, Battery L sold separately), or the mains over USB-C with a 65W adapter (not included)
Run time	Up to 2 hours per battery; swap in a spare	Unlimited on the mains	Up to 120 minutes on Battery S, up to 180 minutes on Battery L; swap mid-session, a 3-minute buffer keeps your settings
Charging	USB-C (charge time not published)	None needed	About 100 minutes with a 65W USB-C adapter; can be used plugged in with at least 15% charge in the battery
Session	50 minutes in Classic mode, up to 90 minutes in Custom	50-minute sessions, with a beep 3 minutes before the end; start again as often as you like	About 8 minutes to pre-heat, then 50 minutes; restart in seconds
Best for	Outdoors and travel: no cable, travel bag in the box	At home: fast set-up, nothing to charge	A complete hookah for the living room: nothing else to buy
Heat	Heating plate from above (the same plate as the Shii)	Trio-Heat: conduction, convection and radiant heat together	Contact and convection heat from above (XKAH heating plate)
Heat control	Classic (auto), Custom (heat from 220°C to 305°C and session time) and Non-Tobacco modes	Classic (auto) mode and Custom mode set on the dial, 260°C to 310°C	Auto or manual, 11 levels of 5°C from 265°C to 315°C; two pre-heat strengths
Display	LED display and light indicators for session end and low battery	No: a dial with a light ring shows the level	Light ring shows the level; sound alerts with a silent mode; charge level on the battery
Bowl and tobacco	The same stainless steel bowl on all three: 8 to 12 g, about half a charcoal bowl. 2 bowls included	The same stainless steel bowl on all three: 8 to 12 g, about half a charcoal bowl. 2 bowls included	The same stainless steel bowl on all three: 8 to 12 g, about half a charcoal bowl. 2 bowls included
Weight	About 680 g	About 532 g	–
Cleaning	Easy to clean	Top cap and seals come off; bottom section and bowls dishwasher safe	Bowls dishwasher safe; silicone bowl holder lifts out; keep water off the contacts
Body temperature	Gets hot in use	Gets hot in use	Body stays below 50°C: safe for your interior, will not burn your sofa or floor even if it falls
Colours	Black, Silver, Blue, Pink, 24K Gold (limited edition)	Graphite, Red, Blue	Black, Silk Grey
Brand	XKAH	XKAH	Shii
Style	–	–	Russian, Modern
Size	–	–	Medium
Hose ports	–	–	1
Bowl capacity	8-12 g	8-12 g	–
Fits	Most hookahs (S and L silicone grommets included for a tight fit)	Most hookahs (2 silicone adapters included)	–
What's included	XKAH Pro body, battery, 2 refillable bowls, fork poker, tongs, 2 grommets (S and L), travel bag	XKAH Lite, Power supply with 2.5m cable, 2 refillable bowls, 2 silicone adapters, Tongs, Fork poker	Shii, Battery S, 2 reusable stainless steel bowls, 3m USB-C cable, Soft-touch hose with adapter, Modular mouthpiece, Dust cover, Tongs for the bowl, Packing tool, Spare valve balls, User manuals
Made in	China	China	–