Nexus Cigarettes: Full and Lights Explained
Quick answer: The Nexus line at Absolute Smokes has two products: Nexus Full in the full flavour category and Nexus Lights in the lights category. Both are king size cartons of 200 cigarettes (10 packs of 20) at $45 a carton, falling to $40 at 21 cartons of the same product and $30 at 50 cartons, which is a full case. Two Nexus cartons meet our 2-item order minimum, so the line works neatly as a first order.
What are Nexus cigarettes?
Nexus is one of the 11 brand lines we carry at Absolute Smokes. It is a two-product line: Nexus Full and Nexus Lights, one in each of the two categories most of our customers buy from. Both are king size cartons of 200, and both sit on exactly the same pricing as every other non-Crush product in the catalogue.
We do not publish brand histories or manufacturer claims for Nexus or any other line, because we cannot verify them. What we can document precisely is the lineup, the price at every quantity, and how ordering works from first click to dispatch. Since Nexus is a compact line that pairs naturally with a first order, this guide leans into the ordering side: if you have never bought from us before, everything you need is below.
What Nexus cigarettes are available in Canada?
Two products, and here is the entire line as it stands in our catalogue:
| Product | Category | Format | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus Full | Full Flavour | King size carton, 200 cigarettes | $45 |
| Nexus Lights | Lights | King size carton, 200 cigarettes | $45 |
There is no menthol, ultra light or flavoured product under the Nexus name in our catalogue. If those are your categories, you would pick from another line: the menthols and ultra light category pages show every option we carry, all at the same $45 base price as Nexus.
What is the difference between Nexus Full and Nexus Lights?
In catalogue terms, the category. Nexus Full sits in our full flavour category and Nexus Lights sits in our lights category. Price, carton size, pack count and format are identical between the two, so nothing about the decision costs you anything either way.
We do not describe taste, strength or sensation for any product on this site, so we will not dress the difference up beyond that. The practical rule is simple: buy the category you already buy. If you currently smoke a full flavour product, Nexus Full is the like-for-like pick; if you buy lights, Nexus Lights is. If the category names themselves are the question, our explainer on full flavour vs lights vs ultra light covers how the categories are organised across the catalogue.
And because the order minimum is 2 non-Crush items, one carton of each is a legitimate first order: it satisfies the minimum and settles the question directly for $90 of product.
How do you order Nexus cigarettes online?
The flow is the same for Nexus as for anything else we sell, and it takes a few minutes end to end. Step by step:
1. Pick your products. Add Nexus Full, Nexus Lights, or both to the cart. The cart needs at least 2 non-Crush items to reach checkout, mix and match allowed, and each non-Crush product is capped at 80 cartons per order.
2. Check your quantities against the tiers. Pricing is applied automatically in the cart: 21 or more cartons of the same product reprice to $40 each, and 50 or more to $30. The product page shows the $45 base price; the cart shows what you actually pay.
3. Check out and pay. We accept two payment methods: Interac e-Transfer and credit card. The e-Transfer option runs on Autodeposit, which means your payment confirms automatically, with no security question and no waiting for someone to accept it manually. If your card is your preference, that works too. The full mechanics are in our guide to paying by Interac e-Transfer.
4. Dispatch and delivery. Orders are dispatched within 24 to 48 hours, Canada-wide, in discreet packaging. Transit time after dispatch is in the hands of the carrier and depends on your location. An adult needs to be available to accept the delivery, and proof of age may be requested; carriers generally do not leave age-restricted shipments unattended, so check your tracking page for how your delivery will be handled.
We sell and ship within Canada only. For the whole process in more detail, see our walkthrough on how to order cigarettes online in Canada.
One practical note on choosing between the two payment methods for a first order: the e-Transfer route confirms the moment your bank sends it, which keeps the order inside the 24 to 48 hour dispatch window with nothing else to do. A card payment confirms at checkout, but some banks flag online tobacco transactions on a first purchase with a new merchant, so if your card is declined it is usually the bank being cautious rather than a problem with the order. Either retry after clearing it with your bank, or fall back to e-Transfer; both methods land the order in the same dispatch queue.
What does a first order of Nexus cigarettes cost?
Here are the realistic first-order shapes, priced out with shipping included. Shipping is a flat $25 per order anywhere in Canada and becomes free at $450 or more, which is 10 cartons at the base price.
| Order | Product cost | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 cartons (the minimum) | $90 | $25 | $115 |
| 4 cartons | $180 | $25 | $205 |
| 6 cartons | $270 | $25 | $295 |
| 10 cartons | $450 | Free | $450 |
| 20 cartons | $900 | Free | $900 |
Two things stand out. First, shipping is charged once per order regardless of carton count, so it weighs heaviest on the smallest orders: $25 on a $90 order is real money, while at 10 cartons it disappears entirely. If you can plan ahead, 10 cartons is the point where the order stops carrying any shipping cost at all. Second, a first order qualifies for 20 percent off with code WELCOME20, which takes two cartons from $90 to $72 of product before shipping.
The 10-carton free shipping threshold is also order-level, not per product. Five cartons of Nexus Full plus five of Nexus Lights reaches $450 just as surely as ten of one, so a household split across the two products loses nothing on shipping. Only the volume tiers, covered next, insist on a single product.
How much do Nexus cigarettes cost in bulk?
Both Nexus products follow our standard three-tier pricing, counted per product:
| Cartons of the same product | Price per carton | Price per pack of 20 | Cost per cigarette |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 20 | $45 | $4.50 | 22.5 cents |
| 21 to 49 | $40 | $4.00 | 20 cents |
| 50 or more (1 case) | $30 | $3.00 | 15 cents |
The tiers count cartons of the same product, so 21 cartons of Nexus Full price at $40 each, but 11 Nexus Full plus 10 Nexus Lights stay at $45 across the board. The two boundaries are worth knowing: 21 cartons at $40 is $840, which is $60 less than 20 cartons at $45, and 50 cartons at $30 is $1,500, which is $460 less than 49 at $40. If a Nexus order lands near either line, rounding up costs less than stopping short. The full arithmetic, including case math, is in our guide to carton vs case pricing.
Are Nexus cigarettes the same price as other brands?
Yes, exactly the same. Every non-Crush brand in our catalogue is priced identically: $45 base, $40 from 21 cartons, $30 at a case. There is no premium tier and no budget tier among the brands, and we would rather say that plainly than imply a deal that does not exist. The only different price in the catalogue is the Crush flavoured line at $65, which sits outside the volume tiers.
So choosing Nexus over another line is not a price decision. It is a lineup decision: Nexus covers full flavour and lights and nothing else, which is exactly enough if those are your categories, and not enough if you want a menthol or ultra light under the same brand name. Our brand comparison guide shows which lines cover which categories across the whole catalogue.
Our picks:
- You buy full flavour: Nexus Full, from $45 a carton.
- You buy lights: Nexus Lights, from $45 a carton.
- First order, undecided: one Nexus Full and one Nexus Lights meets the 2-item minimum at $90 plus shipping.
- Want free shipping: 10 cartons is $450, which is exactly where the $25 shipping charge disappears.
Frequently asked questions
What are Nexus cigarettes?
Nexus is one of the 11 brand lines at Absolute Smokes. It has two products, Nexus Full and Nexus Lights, each a king size carton of 200 cigarettes priced from $45.
What is the difference between Nexus Full and Nexus Lights?
Nexus Full sits in the full flavour category and Nexus Lights sits in the lights category. Price, carton size and format are identical, so the choice comes down to which category you already buy.
How much does a Nexus carton cost?
$45 per carton for 1 to 20 cartons of the same product, $40 for 21 to 49, and $30 at 50 or more, which is a full case.
How many cigarettes are in a Nexus carton?
200, arranged as 10 packs of 20. Both Nexus products use the same king size format.
Can two Nexus cartons meet the minimum order?
Yes. The minimum is 2 non-Crush items, so two Nexus cartons qualify, whether that is two of the same product or one Nexus Full and one Nexus Lights.
How do I pay for a Nexus order?
We accept Interac e-Transfer and credit card. The e-Transfer option uses Autodeposit, so payment confirms automatically without a security question.
How fast do Nexus orders ship?
Orders are dispatched within 24 to 48 hours, Canada-wide, in discreet packaging. Transit after dispatch depends on the carrier and your location.
Is shipping ever free?
Yes. Shipping is a flat $25 per order, and orders of $450 or more, which is 10 cartons at the base price, ship free.
Are Nexus cigarettes king size?
Yes. Every product in our catalogue is king size, including both Nexus products, so there is no size choice to make.
Do other brands cost less than Nexus?
No. Every non-Crush brand in our catalogue is priced identically at $45, $40 and $30 on the same volume tiers, so no brand is a cheaper pick than Nexus.
Ready to order?
Both Nexus products are king size cartons of 200, 10 packs of 20, priced on the tiers above and dispatched within 24 to 48 hours in discreet packaging.
Start with Nexus Full, from $45 a carton. Flat $25 shipping anywhere in Canada, free at $450 and over. Pay by Interac e-Transfer or credit card.
Related reading: how to order cigarettes online in Canada, paying by Interac e-Transfer, full flavour vs lights vs ultra light explained, and our brand comparison guide.