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XKAH Pro vs XKAH Lite vs Shii

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

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.

Read more: Shii vs XKAH Pro vs XKAH Lite: a complete hookah, or a head for yours?, XKAH Pro vs XKAH Lite: which electric heat head is right for you?, Shii vs Enso: which all-in-one electric hookah? and our Shii guide.

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

XKAH Pro 烟锅 XKAH Pro 烟锅

From £284.99 Sold out

XKAH Lite 烟斗头 - 石墨色 XKAH Lite 烟斗头 - 石墨色

£249.99 Available for pre-order

Shii 水烟壶 - 黑色 Shii 水烟壶 - 黑色

£499.99 Available for pre-order

PriceFrom £284.99£249.99£499.99
What it isElectronic heat management head: sits on your own hookah in place of charcoalElectronic heat management head: sits on your own hookah in place of charcoalComplete all-in-one hookah with electric heat: heater, bowl, water tank, hose and mouthpiece in one
Needs a hookahYes: fits all common hookahs (S and L silicone grommets included)Yes: fits all common hookahs (2 silicone adapters included)No: it is the hookah
PowerSwappable 13,600 mAh battery, included; USB-C charging. Spare batteries availableMains only: 2.5 m cable with a magnetic plug, no batteryHot-swap battery (Battery S in the box, Battery L sold separately), or the mains over USB-C with a 65W adapter (not included)
Run timeUp to 2 hours per battery; swap in a spareUnlimited on the mainsUp to 120 minutes on Battery S, up to 180 minutes on Battery L; swap mid-session, a 3-minute buffer keeps your settings
ChargingUSB-C (charge time not published)None neededAbout 100 minutes with a 65W USB-C adapter; can be used plugged in with at least 15% charge in the battery
Session50 minutes in Classic mode, up to 90 minutes in Custom50-minute sessions, with a beep 3 minutes before the end; start again as often as you likeAbout 8 minutes to pre-heat, then 50 minutes; restart in seconds
Best forOutdoors and travel: no cable, travel bag in the boxAt home: fast set-up, nothing to chargeA complete hookah for the living room: nothing else to buy
HeatHeating plate from above (the same plate as the Shii)Trio-Heat: conduction, convection and radiant heat togetherContact and convection heat from above (XKAH heating plate)
Heat controlClassic (auto), Custom (heat from 220°C to 305°C and session time) and Non-Tobacco modesClassic (auto) mode and Custom mode set on the dial, 260°C to 310°CAuto or manual, 11 levels of 5°C from 265°C to 315°C; two pre-heat strengths
DisplayLED display and light indicators for session end and low batteryNo: a dial with a light ring shows the levelLight ring shows the level; sound alerts with a silent mode; charge level on the battery
Bowl and tobaccoThe same stainless steel bowl on all three: 8 to 12 g, about half a charcoal bowl. 2 bowls includedThe same stainless steel bowl on all three: 8 to 12 g, about half a charcoal bowl. 2 bowls includedThe same stainless steel bowl on all three: 8 to 12 g, about half a charcoal bowl. 2 bowls included
WeightAbout 680 gAbout 532 g–
CleaningEasy to cleanTop cap and seals come off; bottom section and bowls dishwasher safeBowls dishwasher safe; silicone bowl holder lifts out; keep water off the contacts
Body temperatureGets hot in useGets hot in useBody stays below 50°C: safe for your interior, will not burn your sofa or floor even if it falls
ColoursBlack, Silver, Blue, Pink, 24K Gold (limited edition)Graphite, Red, BlueBlack, Silk Grey
BrandXKAHXKAHShii
Style––俄语, 超现代
Size––Medium
Hose ports––1
Bowl capacity8至12 g8至12 g–
Fits适用于大多数水烟壶(包含S号和L号硅胶圈,确保连接紧密)大多数水烟壶(随附2个硅胶适配器)–
What's includedXKAH Pro 主机, 电池, 2 个可补充烟碗, 戳孔叉, 夹子, 2 个密封圈(大号和小号), 旅行包XKAH Lite, 电源适配器及2.5米线缆, 2个可填充碗, 2个硅胶适配器, 碳夹, 戳孔针Shii, Battery S, 2个可重复使用的不锈钢碗, 3米USB-C数据线, 带适配器的软触感软管, 模块化吸嘴, 防尘盖, 烟锅夹, 装填工具, 备用阀球, 用户手册
Made in中国中国–