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Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the Wenax Stylus Pod Starter Kit from Geekvape. The Wenax Stylus Pod Starter Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Elliot from Geekvape. Introduction It's refreshing to see a product release from Geekvape that isn't part of either the Aegis or Zeus series and equally as refreshing that it's a product aimed at MTL vapers. We have seen an increase of quality MTL products over the last 12 months but when it comes to pod/AIO devices they haven't really delivered being more suited to RDL vapers giving a loose MTL vape at best. The Wenax though helps fill that void and uses the same backwards compatible coil heads that came with the Aegis Pod, a device which was more suited to RDL. We also see the release of a MTL KA1 round wire 1.2ohm coil head to go with the previously seen KA1 Mesh 0.6ohm coil head for a more cigarette type draw. The Wenax boasts an 1100mAh battery, both draw and button activation, 3 different auto draw settings, battery status indication and comes in different frosted and rubberised matte finishes, let's give it a look! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x Wenax Stylus Kit (Pre-installed: G Coil 0.6ohm Mesh Coil) 1 x G Coil Pod 1.2ohm 1 x Coil tool 1 x Delrin drip tip 1 x USB cable 1 x User manual ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Wenax comes in quite simple cardboard packaging and on opening i was met by a cylindrical device. On picking up it's both light being of Aluminium construction and my Ocean Blue version has a nice tactile rubberised finish. The colour options are Army Green, Classic Black, Space Gray, Devil Red, Granite Grey and Ocean Blue, some have a matte rubberised coating while others have a frosted finish. On the front we have "WENAX" printed centrally and on the reverse "STYLUS" towards the bottom. Both front and back towards the top we have what looks like 2 airflow holes lined up vertically but the top one is a dummy which doesn't go all the way through, the bottom holes i would guess are 0.6mm in diameter. On the reverse underneath the airflow hole we have the micro USB port and then up top we have the rounded top section of the pod protruding with standard 510 drip tip. Moving to the base we have a recessed round fire button with translucent surround and central Geekvape logo to allow the LED to shine through. The device feels nice in the hand, seems of good quality and comes in both vibrant and classic finishes! ___________________________________________________________________ Wenex Specs and Features: Dimensions: 112*18.85 with installed pod Auto fire: 0.6ohm(14/15/16W),1.2ohm(9/10/11w) Button fire: 0.6ohm(16W),1.2ohm(11W) Coil resistance: 0.5-3ohm Battery capacity: 1100mAh Charging specification: Micro USB 5V 1A Low voltage warning: 3.2V±0.1V PCBA Temperature alarm: 80°C Longest vaping time: 10S Working temperature: -10-45°C Stand-by current: <15uA Best for 50-70%VG juice Redefined simple design Auto-activated function and button function Lightweight aluminium construction Colours: Army Green, Classic Black, Space Gray, Devil Red, Granite Grey, Ocean Blue ___________________________________________________________________ The Pod You only receive one pod but 2 coils one of which is pre-installed, the pod capacity is 2ml. The pod is quite darkly tinted but lighter in the bottom section although even the top despite being dark it lightens were liquid is present so although not ideal i didn't need to remove the pod to check the e-liquid level. Only a small thing but i love how the pod has a standard 510 fitting drip-tip, the pre-installed drip-tip is more suited to a loose MTL or RDL draw while you also receive a taller drip tip with narrow bore more suited to a tighter draw, i preferred this narrow bore drip-tip when using with either of the included coils. Although i didn't need to remove the pod to check the liquid level it does need removing to fill which for me is a con, it has a side bung which lifts easy enough to reveal a very large fill port for a pod and filling was both quick and mess free. Looking at the base of the pod we have the round opening for the coil head to be press fitted into place but no magnets as the pod just gets press fitted into the bay! ___________________________________________________________________ The Coil Heads The Wenax uses the same G Coils that we saw introduced with the Aegis Pod were Geekvape did say they would be releasing future products compatible with the same coil heads. Pre-installed we see the 0.6ohm KA1 Mesh coil head which is rated between 13 to 18W and also included is the new 1.2ohm KA1 vertical round wire rated between 9.5 to 11.5w. Both have narrow bores with the 1.2ohm round wire coil head having just a slightly narrower bore than the mesh coil. As mentioned previously the coil head just get's press fitted into place and for when removing you also receive a coil removal spanner but i didn't need to use it! ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Pod Looking inside the pod bay we can see the 2 Gold plated, spring loaded contacts and what looks quite an impressive membrane switch (they are getting better all the time). We can also see the small hole either side for airflow and various tabs which i guess are present to assist the secure press fit. As hinted at the pod just get's press fitted into the bay but is a nice tight secure fit, to remove just grip it and give it a tug, nice job! ___________________________________________________________________ The Airflow The airflow as mentioned enters the pod bay via the small hole front and back and then enters the coil from the side near the bottom, we have no adjustable airflow so it's controlled by a combination of the airflow that's allowed to get to the base of the pod and the inner bore of the coil. ___________________________________________________________________ Operating The Wenax The Wenax is the usual 5 clicks of the button which is situated on the base to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off, when turning on the LED surround and logo of the fire button will light up in the current battery status indication colour. The device is both draw activated or can be fired using the button on the base which is the same sort of action as firing a bottom switch mech device. When vaping either by pressing the button or by draw activation the surround and logo of the fire button lights up giving the current battery status indication. You can either just give the button a quick press to check or because the light is quite powerful you can just put the palm of your non vaping hand below the light and your palm lights up to show what colour the LED is, the indications are the following percentages: Green = 70% to 100% Blue = 30% to 69% Red = Below 30% The device also has different constant output settings for when using the Auto draw, to swap between the different settings is 3 quick clicks of the fire button with each 3 clicks taking you to the next setting. The LED lights up for 2 seconds in the new setting colour to confirm, the settings are represented by the following: 0.6ohm Coil Head: White = 14w Blue = 15w Green = 16w 1.2ohm Coil Head: White = 9w Blue = 10w Green = 11w When using the fire button to fire the settings don't take effect and you just get full power which is 16w with the 0.6ohm coil and 11w with the 1.2ohm coil. Finally when fitting the pod with the device swiched on the LED lights up the current battery status indication for 2 seconds and when removing the Pod it flashes Red 3 times! ___________________________________________________________________ Charging The Wenax supports 1A charging and it's 1100mAh battery charges in just over an hour which is par for this type of device so happy, it also supports pass-through. ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Wenax And Thoughts! Quite a short review because it's an uncomplicated device yet it does what it does well. The flavour from both coils is above par and i got six refills of flavour at it's best with both but it didn't fall off the cliff but kept acceptable flavour for another 3 or 4 fills so about average longevity. The draw with the 0.6ohm coil head was a medium loose MTL although you can put your finger over the back airflow hole for a medium tight draw if you wish but in my opinion if you want a tighter draw the best option is using the 1.2ohm coil head. The 1.2ohm coil head gives a medium tight draw which isn't far off a cigarette draw but again you can cover that back hole for an even tighter draw but without doubt this device is for MTL with both coils. I really like the narrow bore drip-tip and being able to fit your own is also a pro, the 1100mAh battery isn't bad with the 0.6ohm coil head but i did need charging halfway through the day while with the 1.2ohm coil it will last most pretty much all day! The difference between the different auto draw settings is very subtle so to tell the difference i needed to go from the lowest to the highest which confirmed they are different, which one to use will entirely be down to personal preference. Auto draw switches are just getting better and better and on the Wenax there was no performance difference other than the auto draw settings between using the fire button or draw activation. (i honestly wasn't sponsored for including different or difference as many times as possible into a paragraph) Some might find the button on the base being strange to start with but those who have used bottom switch mechs will probably love it. Battery indications are nicely spread out and although the dark tinted pod isn't ideal i didn't need to remove the pod to check the level. The only cons i have is the pod could be lighter and i would prefer to be able to fill the pod without having to remove it. Also the only way of checking the auto setting you are on is by 3 quick presses to take you to the next setting but then you have to cycle through the settings again to get back! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Good quality Light and ergonomic 6 Colour options (frosted and matte rubberised finishes) Auto or button activated Constant output fire activation 3 Different constant output settings (draw activation) Impressive performance from switch Medium loose MTL 0.6ohm coil Medium tight 1.2ohm coil Cover back airflow hole for even tighter draw Above average flavour both coils Average coil longevity Well spaced battery indications Pod fits very securely Good battery life Charges in about an hour Supports pass-through Cons Need to remove pod to fill Can only check setting by going to the next one Could see liquid level but could be easier (lighter pod would be preferable) Bottom button some will find strange at first Airflow not adjustable I would once again like to thank Elliot from Geekvape for supplying the Wenax Stylus Pod Starter Kit for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i look at both the Pioneer MTL RTA and the DL Kit which is available for it. The Pioneer MTL RTA and DL KIt was supplied for the purpose of this review by BP Mods and Dovpo. Introduction When does an high end RTA in regard both build quality and performance become available to the masses rather than those who have a much bigger budget than most? When BP Mods design the Pioneer MTL RTA and make the great decision of getting Dovpo to manufacture it, this is hitting the hype train at some speed and i don't see it slowing down! Only a couple of weeks ago the Pioneer MTL RTA i could only find available on a few mainland European sites but as i write this review i am now seeing it in China (even seeing a 2ml TPD version), the UK and US and it doesn't surprise me after using it this has taken off and with Dovpo manufacturing it the demand will be met rather than going down the make in small numbers so the price is artificially high route! The Pioneer offers an high end feel and uses 510 pins with different diameter hollows as the main airflow while also having bottom adjustable airflow to fine tune. What's included is impressive and rather than offering a couple of wider airflow diameter pins to also allow for a RDL vape along with the included MTL pins there is a DL Kit available with extra pins, Chamber and chimney section and Ultem drip tip more suited to a RDL draw. I am still enjoying this and can see me having it in my rotation for the foreseeable future so let's check it out! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x Pioneer RTA 3.7ml/2ml 1 x ULTEM Drip Tip 1 x Clear Drip Tip 1 x PCTG Tank Tube 1 x ULTEM Tank Tube 3 x Airflow 510 Pins 1 x Accessories Pack (loads of o-rings, screws, 2 coils etc) 1 x User Manual DL KIt Contents: 1 x Pioneer RTA atomizer Chimney 1 x 2 mm air pin 1 x 2.9 mm air pin 1 x Ultem drip-tip 1 x Spare O-rings ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics The presentation of the RTA oozes quality with every item having it's own compartment all on one level and the minimalistic outer packaging aesthetically is quite classy. I received the Stainless Steel version, it's also available with a "Diamond Look Coating (DLC)" which on some sites is described as Black but looking at pictures i would say more a media blasted Dark Grey. My Stainless Steel version does look very nice but the more i see pictures of the DLC version the more i would say that's the pick! Like the outer packaging the RTA has quite a classy minimalistic look with it's most noticeable feature being the multiple heat-sink fins of the top-cap and two piece 510 MTL drip tip with a stainless steel bottom section which allows various tips to be screwed into it, pre-installed is what actually looks to be a Peek tip which looks the business. On the top of the top-cap we have "Designed by" and a little logo but both are lightly etched so not intrusive on the eye. We have a wide metal band underneath the top-cap which is part of the fill plate, chimney, chamber section and then we have a light frosted PCTG tube before the Silver base section. The pioneer does have bottom adjustable airflow but for the purpose of aesthetics it's that narrow it can barely be seen. All the machining, threading and tolerances are spot on with just that narrow AFC being quite tight out the box and even after loosening up slightly through use i found the RTA needed removing from my device to adjust it! Finally looking at the base we have branding and safety marks, the pre-installed 510 (which has the 0.8mm airflow hollow) is Gold plated and protrudes. ___________________________________________________________________ Pioneer MTL RTA Specs and Features: • 22 mm diameter • 3.7ml filling volume (2ml TPD Option) • Threaded Top Fill System • Dual Post Build Deck - 1 Open Terminal Per Post • Single Coil Configuration • Conical Flavor Chamber • Heat Sink Style Top Cap • Single Deck Vent - Underneath Coil • Adjustable Bottom Airflow • 510 Airflow Pin - 3 MTL / Restricted DL Options Colours: Stainless Steel, Black (DLC) ___________________________________________________________________ What You Receive? As already mentioned everything is very well presented but what do you actually receive? You get the complete Pioneer RTA with pre-installed lightly frosted PCTG 3.7ml capacity tube (i'm guessing for TPD regions this will have a removable reducing bung) and two piece 510 MTL drip tip. I particularly like the drip tip, the base is Stainless Steel and a standard 510 fit so you can use your own and then different tips can be screwed into the base section. Entirely subjective but the pre-installed tip is gorgeous, i have no idea of the material used but it has a "Peek" look to it but i'm not sure! Also included is a frosted PCTG tip and an Ultem tip so you can match up with the supplied tank tubes or do a bit of funky mix and matching if you prefer, just to note the drip tip fits perfectly being a nice tight fit without causing any hassles when removing! As i hinted at when explaining the drip tips you also get multiple tank tube sections, all with a 3.7ml capacity. Pre-installed is a lightly frosted PCTG tube but you also receive a frosted smoked PCTG tube and an Ultem tube. You then also get an accessories box that actually just contains a bag of spares which includes a couple of MTL fused claptons (no wire material or specs given). In the bag as well as the coils you get absolutely loads of O-rings, 2 sets of flathead grub screws and 2 extra 510 airflow pins with different size hollows! ___________________________________________________________________ Filling The Pioneer RTA employs what must be my favourite method of removing the top-cap, the bayonet design. Seen on many recent RTA's including the Zeus range it takes just quarter of a turn and it's off. When fitting the top-cap back in place it again just needs turning slightly and it's secured. Obviously with the bayonet method we have no threading but even here it goes on and off just so much more smoothly than other RTA's that use this method. That's not a dig at the precision of the machining on other RTA's but pointing out just how exceptional the machining is on the Pioneer, it's a silky smooth movement both on and off! With top-cap removed two massive kidney shaped fill ports are revealed so you can fill absolutely mess free with any nozzle i have come across on a bottle of e-liquid including glass droppers! ___________________________________________________________________ The Airflow As seems to be the norm of late with MTL RTA's we have airflow entering the deck from directly underneath where you will have your coil positioned and on the Pioneer it is done via different sized airflow pins which make use of a standard 510 which allows air to enter from the side and then we have different size hollows that allows the air to travel up inside the pin and out the top directly underneath your coil. The pre-installed 510 pin has a 0.8mm hollow but you also receive 2 more pins one with a 1.2mm hollow and the other with a 1.5mm hollow. Of course a lot of RTA's instead will have a 2mm hole fed by an air inlet and then different inserts to reduce it to various sizes and usually come with 5 or 6 inserts but the Pioneer works great in conjunction with it's adjustable airflow to give just as much if not more draw variations. The adjustable airflow is that narrow you only know it's there once you have been told and i must admit on mine it was so stiff out the box i didn't think initially it was adjustable, it was set at six almost pin prick holes and going nowhere. Once you get it moving it's much better but remains quite stiff and is that low forget trying to alter it when fitted to a mod but no big deal, once you have the airflow how you like it why would you want to move it anyway? The airflow comprises of a very narrow slot just one side and can be lined up with a series of 6 of the smallest airflow holes you are likely to see or can be moved to become an open slot, of course the slot can be partially open and you can also have however many of the holes open as you prefer. If careful you can change the pins on the fly which i did initially but noticed after doing that for the next couple of days i would get slight moisture under the atty (small amount) which i assume gets into the threading while swapping the pins out and eventually find it's way out, once i just decided choosing the pin i wanted when doing the build and sticking with it i never got a drop of leakage from the RTA whatsoever which also confirmed previously it hadn't been condensation. I don't know if i just got lucky and nailed the wicking first time but i have had zero issues with it wicking or dry hits and wicked it a few times although i have stuck with the same 70VG e-liquid in both MTL and RDL set-ups and when in RDL mode didn't throw wattage at it. This gives the absolute full MTL spectrum from tighter than anyone would actually vape at to a loose MTL but any RDL even with the largest diameter hollow airflow pin and slot wide open is too manufactured to really say you can enjoy a RDL draw. It's not rocket science the 0.8mm pin gives a tight draw, the 1.2mm a medium tight MTL and the 1.5mm a loose MTL and then you can use the adjustable airflow to micromanage around those settings, i just preferred it simple with the 0.8mm airflow pin and the slot fully open which gave a tight enough MTL for me! I will include the bell chamber in this section as it also just like airflow plays a big part in flavour and flavour is what the Pioneer has been designed for. The chamber is extremely short and has an almost flat ceiling making the chamber as reduced as it possibly can be, the condensed vape then travels up the narrow chimney and through your drip tip for a smooth flavoursome vape. ___________________________________________________________________ The Build The deck has two posts with one terminal in each which are side by side and opposite is a wall which outside edge is curved to match the contour of the bell chamber, this helps with where to place your coil along with the airflow outlet it'self but is mainly there for chamber reduction but is an obstacle when trying to feed your coil leads into the terminals. I found the easiest way is to have your leads quite long which is why the included coils probably have long leads and slightly bend the ends upwards, you can then slide the leads into the gap between posts and opposite wall and that bend allows them to get fed through the open terminals and your coil will slide over the chamber reducing wall and slot into place. Hold the coil the best you can evenly over the airflow outlet and fasten your screws down to fix the leads in place. The screws are tiny and flatheads which are my least favourite, i really wish these were hex which always seem less fiddly and more durable. The supplied coils are 2.5ID fused claptons which is the perfect ID for this RTA, you can use 3.0ID but will in MTL mode need to almost be touching the airflow outlet as the coil can't come above the posts else it will be touching the bell chamber ceiling and shorting out, it's that reduced. Now you can manipulate your coil into the perfect position using a coiling rod or fit for purpose tool and then recheck the screws are tightened down before snipping your access leads. The cotton gets wicked from the channel it'self rather than from underneath and either side we have a small inlet for the juice which you need to make sure you don't block off with compacted cotton. I found the best way was to run my cotton through the coil so just the slightest friction could be felt, then i cut my cotton ends bow-tie length at a 45 degree angle and then just place my bottom ends into the channels and let gravity and the build settling down take care of the rest and i have had zero issues! ___________________________________________________________________ The DL Conversion Kit First thing to point out is once again how well presented this is, it comes in the same style of packaging just smaller. The second thing is you are obviously not going to be able to convert an RTA which covers the full MTL spectrum into a DL tank with a couple of parts or you would just have a "Jack of all trades, master of none" situation and this should of been marketed as a RDL Conversion Kit for accuracy. So what do you get? First you get 2 more airflow pins (510's), one has a 2.0mm hollow and the other a 2.9mm hollow. You also get a different bell chamber section with attached chimney and fill port plate. The bell chamber is taller and has a more rounded ceiling and the chimney has a wider bore. Finally as well as some spare O-rings we have an Ultem tipped 2 piece 510 drip tip which has an inner bore much more suited for a RDL draw! ___________________________________________________________________ The Difference When Using DL Conversion Kit Firstly it is much easier to fit a 3.0ID coil but don't think you can put anything too fancy in here as you have the same build deck and the terminals will not allow thick wire but then even in DL mode this is not suited for high wattage. Because the airflow outlets are bigger and bell ceiling higher you can lift your coil slightly to give the air chance to spread out to give full coverage but other than that it can be treated the same as when in MTL mode, just now with more airflow. With the 2.0mm pin you get a very restricted direct lung and a looser but still restricted direct lung draw with the 2.9mm airflow pin and once again i just had the small narrow slot fully open and reducing the adjustable airflow in this mode i find quite pointless! ___________________________________________________________________ How It Vapes And Thoughts! I have sort of covered most of it as i have waffled on but i'm sure you can tell i'm seriously impressed by both the build quality and vape quality of this RTA, in either mode the vape quality i get is as good as anything i have used! The biggest compliment i can give it is the few high end RTA's i have that cost a mini fortune i keep together and although i will be using this for a long while yet before giving it a rest when it does get a rest it will be kept with them where it won't be out of place with the only difference being i am typically seeing this at just $48 and just under $20 for the DL conversion kit which is a steal! After saying that i might be slightly biased as i both MTL and also enjoy a smooth RDL vape so this covers both ways i vape and does so in quite some style. With the supplied coils no specs are given but as mentioned are 2.5ID fused claptons 0.8ohm which i vaped after testing all sorts of configurations with the 0.8mm air pin and slot fully open at just 12w for a semi tight flavoursome condensed smooth vape, it's a flavour banger! In DL (RDL) set-up it's that grey area between very loose MTL and very restricted direct lung with the 2.0mm airflow pin which is actually the draw many like and you would be surprised unless you are one of those vapers how many like to switch between the two styles with the same set-up and this allows that. I settled for the 2.9mm air pin which gave a much more restricted direct lung (no grey area here) but a full on direct lung is not possible the outer airflow slot is just far too small to make this a DL RTA. I used a 0.48ohm fused clapton with 3.0ID although i need to get some 2.5ID fused claptons with similar ohms as i still think 2.5ID is best in either mode. I was at 22w and just as impressed with the restricted direct lung vape as i was when using it in MTL mode, it's a winner! The one thing i didn't mention is when upping the wattage the RTA does get very toasty or chain vaping even in MTL mode, not a major issue but needs to be mentioned and at least it gives me a con because i am struggling. Another thing also worth mentioning is when doing a build using the Conversion kit aim for builds you will be vaping at between 20 to 25w, this really doesn't like much more wattage than that maybe 30w at an absolute push. I love this in both modes so going to get a DLC one so i can have that has a MTL RTA and refit the DL conversion kit to the one i have, i might even fit the DL Conversion Kit to the DLC tank, the Silver between the DLC top-cap and tube might look kind of cool! ___________________________________________________________________ Last Minute Edit It has literally just come to my attention BP Mods are releasing an alternative top-cap called the Blade top-cap. It will be available in Stainless Steel at $8.99 and DLC at $9.99! (Just spotted on their Social Media) ___________________________________________________________________ Likes High end build quality High end performance Extremely good value for money Full MTL draw spectrum Airflow pins work in conjunction with adjustable airflow Full marks for presentation (Both RTA and DL Kit) Smooth airflow Flavour banger very quiet (silent with the airflow set-up i had in MTL mode) When converted gives a smooth flavoursome restricted direct lung vape (just as smooth but just slight noise but definitely not turbulence) 3.7ml Capacity (Standard version) Includes 3 airflow Pins Includes 3 different drip tip tips Includes 3 different tank tubes Includes 2 MTL fused claptons Standard 510 fitting (can use your own drip tip) Apart from AFC which is a bit stiff all machining, threading and tolerances i just can't fault Smooth bayonet top-fill Use any size nozzle to fill 2 Extra pins with conversion kit DL Kit also includes RDL drip tip, bigger domed chamber and wider bore chimney When not swapping pins on the fly i experienced no leaking whatsoever Experienced no dry hits or flooding Cons Adjustable airflow tight and can't be altered when on device Tank can get toasty above 20w or if chain vaping I am use to wicking this style but some might go through a bit of trial and error (don't overthink it) It can be done but not ideal to change pins on the fly Flathead screws, i find fiddly and not as durable as hex No specs given for coils I would once again like to thank both Dovpo and especially BP Mods for supplying the Pioneer MTL RTA and DL Conversion Kit for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the 80W Kroma-R with Zlide MTL Tank from Innokin. The Kroma-R Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ella from Sourcemore. Introduction Innokin along with Aspire are possibly responsible for getting more people of the stinkies than any other vaping manufacturer and have earned themselves a great deal of respect especially as they have always treated vaping safety as a priority! Here we have their latest Kroma device the Kroma-R paired up with the Zlide MTL Tank which is the successor to the Zenith and part of the platform series in collaboration with Phil Busardo and the VapinGreek. The Kroma-R is constructed of premium Zinc Alloy and is a power only device boasting various power modes and pre-heat settings. It accommodates an 18650 battery and has a front fire bar with integrated navigational buttons and display, coming in 4 very nice colour options let's check out the Kroma-R with Zlide Kit! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x Kroma-R device 1 x Zlide tank 4ml (2ml TPD) 1 x 1.2Ω z-head (installed) 1 x 0.8Ω z-head (spare) 1 x spare drip tip 1 x spare glass tube 1 x spare o-rings pack 1 x Micro USB charging cable 1 x Quick start guide ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Kroma-R Kit came in cardboard drawer style packaging which then opens up to reveal mod, tank and spare glass and coil in one side and paperwork with spares o-rings etc and USB cable in the other. I received the Bronze version which has a really nice brushed Bronze finish and comes with a Black Zlide Tank. The options are Black, Bronze, Gun metal or Steel, the Black has a matte finish while the other three versions have a really nice brushed finish. The Kroma-R is taller than the previous Kroma-A which allows the accommodation of an 18650 battery and on the base we have a hinged battery door with catch. The device has a very ergonomic form factor and feels great in the hand, the spine is curved and has a textured inlay which has a rubber like coating. Base and top has a very shiny metallic finish which on mine is in Gun metal and we have a stainless Steel 510 plate which is raised an hair (will protect the finish but no visible gaping), the 510 is Gold plated and spring loaded with a medium throw. On one side of the device we have "KROMA-R" and the other "INNOKIN", both embossed into the metal. The front has a Black fire bar which can be pressed anywhere on the top two thirds so ideal for the squeeze fire technique, the bar has both integrated navigational buttons and colour display, below the fire bar we have the micro USB port. I particularly like the round navigational buttons that line up vertically, protrude nicely and have an amber outer parameter which really sets them off but when shaking the device they do give slight rattle although not noticed during normal use. Apart from the very slight rattle from the navigational buttons the build quality is superb and has a form factor which is very appealing to the eye (subjective). ___________________________________________________________________ Zlide Tank Specs and Features: Size: 24 x 48mm (TPD 22 x 46mm) Capacity: 4ml (TPD 2ml) Innokin's bestselling Z-Coils for great flavor Child safety locking system for secure and easy filling Replaceable glass tank section and silicone seal Thread: 510 Colours: Black, Stainless Steel, Gun metal, Blue ___________________________________________________________________ Zlide MTL Tank Overview The Zlide MTL Tank is a progression of the Zenith Tank and takes the same Z-coils (if it ain't broke why fix it!) which along with the Nautilus coils are very much regarded as MTL benchmarks. I received the 4ml Zlide but the TPD compliant kit comes with the 2ml option, Pre-installed we have the KA1 1.2ohm vertical round wire coil head rated between 10 to 14w and also included is the KA1 0.8ohm vertical round wire coil head rated between 15 to 18w, of course there are more options available. Also included is spare o-rings, fill port gasket, screws, spare glass and two 510 drip tips. The drip tip that's pre-installed has a protruding section at the bottom, this is a child proof feature and stops the top of the tank being slid open to fill, first the drip tip needs removing. For those that really don't want this feature and find having to remove the drip tip every time they need to fill the tank a pain a standard 510 is also included allowing the top to slide open with the drip tip installed, of course you could fit your own if you prefer. The fill port isn't the biggest so glass droppers are not suitable but gorilla nozzles etc are fine with space left to let air escape so no issues with backing up e-liquid when filling. There is an arrow showing where to push the top to slide open and then once filled slide the top shut. The airflow control ring has a series of 4 small holes, all 4 open is quite a loose MTL draw while 1 gives a cigarette type pull, 2 and 3 holes open give more mid MTL draws. The base of the tank houses the airflow control and the 510 threading itself is attached to the base of the coil and feeds through the central hole of the base. Like the Zenith the coils just get press fitted into place making swapping coils very quick. ___________________________________________________________________ Kroma-R Specs and Features: Material: Premium Zinc Alloy Size: 131 x 40 x 26mm Powered By Single High-Rate 18650 Battery(Sold Separately) Output Power Range: 6-80W Ultra-Fast Firing Speed Low To 0.003S Working Modes: VW, VV, Taste Modes(Soft, Norm, Boost), Custom Curve, Bypass Working Voltage: 1.0-7.5V Cut Off Time: 3-18S Max Output Current: 30A Resistance Range: 0.05-3.5ohm Large colour display screen USB 2A fast charging Integrated firing button Hinged battery door Thread: 510 Colours: Black, Bronze, Gun metal, Steel ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Battery The Kroma-R accommodates an 18650 which gets fitted via the bottom hinged door which has a sliding catch with grooves that needs sliding before lifting open, when closing just push the door down and the catch will automatically lock securely in place. Battery orientation is marked very vibrantly at the bottom of the tubes and enough light gets into the compartment with the door open that the just embossed orientation on the underside of the door can be overlooked, i'm happy with this! The door shuts very securely and has no movement and i experienced no battery rattle whatsoever, very good job! ___________________________________________________________________ The Display I really like the display, it's bright and sharp and is also colour but uses colour sparingly to still give a classy aesthetic look and unlike a few displays i have witnessed lately all font is in a good size making it no problem to read all the information given. Top left we have a padlock icon and top right we have the battery status bar. Below we have the Wattage or Voltage depending which mode you are in and underneath this is the mode and any pre-heat information. Bottom left we have first the duration of your puff and below the puff count which only goes up to 999 and then automatically resets, bottom right we first have the resistance and then finally the voltage below. ___________________________________________________________________ Navigating The Kroma-R Unlike most devices which are 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and off the Kroma-R is just 3 clicks and when using a new coil the screen will come up with the following list Same, Wattage, Voltage, Curve, Bypass so you can either use your last settings "Same" or this is a shortcut to use any of the other modes. The wattage is locked by default but the navigational buttons can still be used to enter the menu, however pressing down and fire together completely locks and unlock the navigational buttons (the device still fires). The other combination press feature is up and fire together which brings up a screen which shows the voltage on the battery, ohms and current puff count and gives you the option of resetting although the counter only goes up to 999 before resetting anyway. To alter the wattage or voltage (when in voltage mode) you first need to hold down either the up or down button until the wattage or voltage blinks then the wattage can be adjusted in 0.5w increments (voltage in 0.05v increments). When the screen timeouts or the fire button is pressed the wattage (or voltage) will become locked again, i like this it means even without locking the device the wattage isn't going to adjust by accident! Pressing both navigational buttons together enters the menu which brings up a list of options which are Wattage, Watt Mode, Voltage, Volt Mode, Curve, Bypass, Cut-off, Screen and Back which takes you back to your previous working screen. Wattage and Voltage are basic modes while Watt and Volt Mode options allow you to set pre-heats for either the options being Norm, Soft and Hard. Curves is particularly implemented well and gives multiple preset options you can choose from as well as programming your own. Bypass just gives you what voltage is on your battery like with a mechanical device but with the piece of mind the device has multiple safety protections, Cut-off is your max vape time and finally Screen is the Screen Timeout settings! ___________________________________________________________________ Charging As ever i never recommend charging batteries in the device unless it's your only option so i suppose the fact we haven't got Type C USB because the device accommodates a switchable 18650 isn't a big deal but still preferable. We do have 2A charging if you do find you need to charge in the device and pass-through is supported. ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Kroma-R Kit And Thoughts! The Kroma-R is a well executed power only device with the lack of TC features not stopping it from having plenty of mode options with Variable wattage, voltage, bypass and very well implemented curves features. While having no TC will of course be a deal breaker for TC users with the vast majority of vapers not using TC i feel there should be more power only regulated devices available. The device fires instantly and i loved firing the device with a squeeze motion rather than a single finger press but of course you can do that if you wish. The device has in my opinion both an aesthetically pleasing and ergonomically sound form factor and love the amber parameter of the navigational buttons (a small thing but shows when designing this device attention to detail has been given). I like how the wattage locks automatically and it has a separate lock feature for completely locking the navigational buttons and the list driven menu system is very user friendly. The hinged battery door is one of the best ones i have used, fastens securely and seems as solid and durable as the rest of the device. The only cons i have is the usual absents of Type C USB and the fire bar with integrated buttons and display does get a collection of fingerprints, their is also that slight rattle from the navigational buttons but i really did need to shake the device quite vigorously to detect it so quite petty! The Zlide has become one of the most popular stock coil MTL tanks and the successor to the benchmark Zenith taking the same Z-coil range. I love the flavour the coils give even if longevity isn't the greatest although the Plex3D 0.48ohm Z coil head gives great longevity and even better flavour but isn't included in the kit. I find i can use up to 70VG e-liquid with the coils but if using thicker juice you do need to give extra priming time and avoid chain vaping so for better longevity i recommend 50/50. I used both supplied coils with 10mg 50/50 nic salts and the 0.8ohm i found best fully open at 18w for a loose MTL vape. I preferred the 1.2ohm coil head with 2 holes open at 12w for a medium tight MTL which really suited this coil giving quite intense flavour! I like how the coils just get press fitted into place and how the childproof feature is implemented using a protruding section on the drip tip which means you need to remove it to open. If you don't want the feature simple use the other supplied drip tip or one of your own and it's still not an open in your pocket candidate as it's got quite a stiff tolerance and takes a deliberate push to open! Having a 4ml capacity (standard tank) and receiving 2 coils and a spare glass section are all pros and using the Kroma-R with the Zlide gives really good battery life as you are vaping at such low wattage's. Up to 26mm atty's will fit without overhang and although i don't recommend charging the battery in the device it supports both 2A charging and pass-through but just feel it should be Type C! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Excellent build quality Very ergonomic Aesthetically pleasing form factor (subjective) 4 Very nice colour options Made of Premium Zinc Alloy Nice curved, textured spine Front fire bar with integrated colour display and navigational buttons Well executed hinged battery door Wattage auto locks Scrolls at nice speed in 0.5w increments Wattage, Voltage, Curve and Bypass modes Both wattage and voltage pre-heats Curve feature implemented particularly well Accommodates 18650 battery 2A charge rate, supports pass-through Sharp, bright colour display with good use of colour Zlide excellent MTL tank Both Z coils gave very good flavour Cigarette type draw through to loose MTL draw 2 coils and spare glass included PnP style coils Childproof fill system with pre-installed drip tip Included standard drip-tip or use your own 4ml Capacity (standard Kit) Cons No TC settings (only a con for TC users, a pro for most) Fire bar attracts fingerprints very slight rattle from navigational buttons (petty not noticed during normal use) Not Type C USB Z coils longevity inconsistent (my experience from using them on different occasions) I would once again like to thank Ella from Sourcemore for supplying the Innokin Kroma-R Zlide 80W Kit, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the GEN Nano 80W Kit from Vaporesso. The GEN Nano Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Jessica from Vaporesso. Introduction The first thing to mention for those that don't already know is that Vaporesso's parent company Smoore International has gone public and become the first vaping company listed in Honk Kong which can only be good news for vaping. The Gen Nano is basically a baby Gen with 2000mAh in-built battery. Paired with the Gen Nano in this kit is the GTX Tank 22 which like the NRG-S Tank that came with the Gen S comes in colours to perfectly match the device. The Gen Nano has the same Axon chip as the Gen with reduced maximum power of 80w and includes the same new flagship modes Pulse and Smart TC. Coming in 6 very nice colour options and packing a real punch let's give the Gen Nano Kit a good look! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x GEN NANO MOD 1 x GTX TANK 22 (3.5ml standard edition, 2ml TPD edition) 1 x GTX 0.2Ω MESH Coil 1 x GTX 0.6Ω MESH Coil 1 x Glass Tube(2ml） 3 x O-ring 1 x USB Cable 1 x GTX Coil Reminder Card 1 x User Manual 1 x Warranty Card ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Gen Nano Kit came in the usual style of cardboard packaging that Vaporesso products come in with both the Gen device and GTX Tank 22 in the top tray and other accessories below. On opening it's just like a pair of Gens got it on and produced a bundle of Joy lol, it's a Gen but so very cute! It's very small so great for out and about but has the exact same form factor and anti skid textured finish as the original just shrunken down. In fact apart from the USB port being moved to the side and the navigational and mode buttons now forming a triangle rather than lining up in a vertical row the device is aesthetically identical to the Gen and has the same high build quality and durable finish. I received the Green version which is Black at the very bottom and fuses into a Forest Green about 30% up the device, it comes with a Green GTX Tank 22 which has knurling that mimics the finish of the Nano and is the same Forest green for a perfect match. The options are Black, Silver, Red, Blue, Purple or Green, all come with a GTX Tank 22 in a perfect colour match. As far as the detailed description of the device i will give my typing finger (yes i type with one finger) a rest and leave that to the photos! Gen left, Nano middle, Swag 2 right! ___________________________________________________________________ GTX Tank 22 Specs and Features: Diameter at Base: 22mm Height: 49.4mm (including drip tip) Capacity: 3.5ml (2ml TPD) Compatible with GTX coils Bottom airflow control (Tri-slot) Pull & Push coil replacement Top filling system Thread: 510 Colours: Purple, Red, Silver, Black, Blue, Green ___________________________________________________________________ GTX Tank 22 Overview The GTX Tank 22 gets it's name from accommodating the GTX range of coils and having a 22mm diameter at it's base. Unlike the GTX Tank 18 which is marketed as a MTL/RDL tank which is accurate as it's an old school MTL stock coil tank with a series of 5 small airflow holes the GTX Tank 22 with it's tri slots airflow is a RDL/DL Tank. Up top we have a wide bore delrin drip-tip which has a standard 510 fitting so you can use alternatives if you prefer and the top-cap screws off to reveal a wide open glass to fill as was once common before fill ports became the norm. My only con for the tank isn't the fill method but that with top-caps these days that can be removed in an instant this has quite long threading. The glass fits over a thick o-ring to the bottom of the tank and seals against an o-ring which is installed within the top-cap, we have central threading to secure the top-cap via threading on the chimney section. The base section with airflow control unscrews from the tank to reveal we have a cradle for plug n play coils to be press fitted into. The GTX coil head just gets press fitted into place then the base section can be screwed back on to secure everything. The top-fill method and how the coils get fitted is just like the GTX Tank 18 but to match the Nano we have knurling top and bottom to mimic the finish on the Nano making the appearance of the Tank very much like the NRG-S which comes with the Gen S. ___________________________________________________________________ The Coils The GTX Tank 22 accommodates the same GTX range of coils that Vaporesso have been using for their pod mod range so a big plus for cross compatibility and it also meant before testing this device i was already familiar with 4 of the available coils including the 0.6ohm mesh coil included but the 0.2ohm mesh coil is new. Pre-installed is the 0.2ohm mesh coil head which is rated between 45 - 60w, also included is the 0.6ohm mesh coil head recommended between 20 - 30w. The available coil heads are pictured below which includes an RBA for a rebuildable option, plus not pictured there is also a 1.2ohm mesh coil but that won't really be suitable for this tank. ___________________________________________________________________ Gen Nano Specs and Features: Size: 40.3 (length) x 24.2 (width) mm Output Power: 5-80W Battery Capacity: Built-in 2000mAh Display: 0.91" OLED Screen Charging Current: DC 5V/2A, Micro USB Pulse, Eco and Smart TC modes Variable Wattage, TC, Variable Voltage, Curves Remarkable AXON chip inside Smooth grip and portable size Fingerprint resistance and scratch resistance shell 2000mAh battery with 80W adjustable power Thread: 510 Colours: Black, Silver, Red, Blue, Purple, Green ___________________________________________________________________ The Display We have a real contradiction with the Gen Nano being such a feature rich innovative device yet it has a very basic Old School style screen which still appeals to many and i believe this is quite deliberate as it makes the whole device less overwhelming and quite easy to navigate. The screen is bright and sharp and the brightness can be adjusted. Top left we have a battery status bar and also within the battery status bar we have the remaining charge given as a percentage. Underneath the battery bar we have the resistance and then below that the puff counter which shows puff duration when firing. Central and taking up most of the display we have the wattage, temperature or voltage depending which mode you are using, top right we have the mode and bottom right the best recommended wattage range. ___________________________________________________________________ Navigating The Gen Nano The Gen S is the usual 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off and once on 3 clicks of the fire button locks and unlocks the navigational and mode buttons but when locked the device will still fire. Holding down both the mode and fire buttons together brings up an information screen giving serial number and firmware version. The menu is very old school giving a row of icons which when you try to carry on scrolling past the last one displayed if there are any more in that section then the others appear on the screen, the last icon is always exit and also having a mode button the whole system is easy to navigate even if sounding complicated when i try to explain it. To enter the menu you can either long press the mode button or click it 3 times and it brings up the following options, Pulse mode, Power Eco, Smart TC, DIY Mode, System Set and Exit. Choosing either Pulse mode, Power Eco or Smart TC takes you to that working screen and i will go through these features later. Choosing DIY Mode brings up the following options Variable wattage, Variable Temperature, Variable Voltage, Custom Wattage Curve, Bypass, Super Player Mode and Exit. Curves, Variable Voltage and Bypass are all straightforward and Super player mode is a feature that Vaporesso have included for a while now where it allows you to fire down to 0.05ohm and something i really don't care for. Choosing Variable Wattage gives you the choice of Normal, Soft or Hard pre-heats and Variable Temperature first allows you to choose your wire type and then allows you to alter the TCR, set wattage for temp control and lock resistance. The Final option in the main menu is System Settings which allows you to reset your puff counter, set vape time allowed, adjust brightness, turn smart wattage on or off, flip the screen, turn automatic eco on or off, set device to default and finally bring up the same information screen that can be accessed with the mode and fire button together from the working screen. The device adjusts in 0.5W increments from 5W all the way up to 80W but when holding the button down it changes to 1W increments, this is slightly different to the Gen and i actually prefer the O.5W over the 0.1W increments we get on the full sized version. ___________________________________________________________________ Pulse Mode Pulse mode is the default mode and along with Eco and Smart TC are in the first tier of the menu system with the more traditional modes being in DIY in the second tier. The idea of Pulse Mode is to give you more consistent power so instead of your initial fire which once it hits set wattage can dip in Pulse mode it's continuously firing every 0.02 seconds up to 500 times in one vape giving consistent power. ___________________________________________________________________ Power Eco Mode When in Power Eco Mode it optimises your settings despite that you are still setting the settings, if you are in other modes it will also ask if you want the device to use Eco Mode when the battery life gets down to 40%. Why when it sill uses your settings does it become so much more efficient and why not efficient in the first place? I can only go by my experience but i have used this mode on both the Gen and Gen Nano and have noticed little if any improvement in battery life! ___________________________________________________________________ Smart TC When using Smart TC and you first attach your atomizer it fires the atomizer for a micro second and scans the information. It recognises wire type and ohms extra and automatically gives the best TC settings for that coil. When using Pulse mode it also fires and scans the atomiser and if it's a TC coil asks if you want to use Smart TC, likewise if you have the device in Smart TC mode and the atomizer you attach doesn't have a TC compatible coil it will jump the device out of Smart TC and into Pulse Mode. I absolutely love this mode and use it with the Gen often, with the Gen Nano i just stuck an RTA with an SS build on the device to just check it worked the same and of course it did, for the rest of the time i tested the device with the supplied GTX Tank. ___________________________________________________________________ Protections: Overtime Protection Overheat Protection Short Circuit Protection USB Input Protection No Load Protection Overcharging Protection Resistance Protection ___________________________________________________________________ Charging I really think all devices should now be released with Type C USB so a bit disappointing the Gen Nano has a standard micro USB but not a deal breaker especially with what this device offers. It does have 2A charging though so the device can be fully charged in about an hour while supporting pass-through! During charging the screen displays a battery progress bar with the percentage also given as a percentage within that bar, the remaining charge time is also given which i like a lot. ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Gen Nano Kit And Thoughts! What a great little kit this is, i can't think of another device this small and accommodating an in-built battery that's so feature rich! The GTX Tank 22 is a decent enough sub-ohm tank although i'm not a great fan of it's fill method as it takes some time compared to most fill methods we see these days and when using some of the lower ohm GTX coil heads including the pre-installed 0.2ohm coil it's 3.5ml capacity is not the greatest and i needed to fill quite often. After saying that i like the PnP style of fitting coils and using the same coil family as Vaporesso use for their pod mod devices is great as the cross compatibility will make the coils much more available and more coil heads keep getting added to the range, we are up to 6 different coil heads and an RBA coil head to date also giving a rebuidable option. The 0.2ohm mesh coil head gave loads of air so i needed to close the airflow down halfway for the restriction i like, the flavour was decent but i didn't use this coil head too long because at 55w the 2000mAh battery life wasn't very good so i switched to the 0.6ohm mesh coil head which gave much better battery life at 25w. The 0.6ohm coil head was much more restricted and gave really good flavour, definitely better flavour than the 0.2ohm coil head and i used this coil for the duration of testing and it's still going strong but then i find both the GT and GTX coil heads from Vaporesso give decent longevity. The little Gen is a little Gem and i love it, i'm not really much of a fan of box mods with in-built batteries but this little pocket rocket most will make an exception for! The only things i noticed different to it's full size parent was it gives a recommended wattage range bottom right of the display which you can either use as a guide or choose to ignore, the maximum wattage of course is lower and the wattage scrolls in 0.5w increments rather than 0.1w increments which i much prefer. The DIY option in the menu brings up all the usual modes, Variable Wattage, TC, Variable Voltage, Curves, Bypass and Super player mode as well as having a settings menu to set a host of features but if that isn't feature packed enough for you in the first tier of the menu we have Vaporesso's new flagship modes, Pulse, Eco and Smart TC with Pulse being the default mode. The more i use Pulse mode the more i am getting convinced by it and although i just tested it out on this device rather than using it for a long period i am already a big fan of the Smart TC mode which makes TC effortless. I am still not convinced by the battery life saving that ECO gives but i'm sure there is some improvement that i'm just not noticing, overall what a great little device the Gen Nano is! All your 24mm and 22mm atty's will look good up top and my own opinion is with the limited 2000mAh battery life which is a trade off for it's small size the Nano would be at it's best paired with MTL atty's then that 2000mAh life would become very decent, although battery life was fair when using the 0.6ohm coil head and there is a 0.8ohm mesh coil head available rated between 12w and 20w which i feel should of been included rather than the 0.2ohm coil head. I also really wish Vaporesso would fit Type C USB to their devices but at least the Gen Nano has 2A charging allowing the device to be charged in about an hour while supporting pass-through and giving good feedback. ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Very good build quality Grippy textured rubber finish Finish seems very durable Ergonomic, portable device Lightweight 6 Colour options GTX Tank 22 matches both colour and aesthetics of device Old school, sharp bright display Easy to navigate Battery status shown both as a bar and as a percentage Mode Button Feature rich Variable Wattage, Voltage, TC, Bypass, SP Mode and Wattage Curve Pulse Mode (liking this more and more) Power Eco Mode (not convinced) Smart TC (Loved using this mode) Best wattage recommendation given Scrolls in 0.5w increments (1w with button held down) at good pace Performed excellently Up to 24mm atty's without overhang Firmware Upgradeable 2A charge rate, good charging feedback given, takes about an hour Supports Pass-through GTX Tank 22, Decent tank Compatible with GTX range of coils Good flavour 0.6ohm mesh coil head Decent longevity GTX range of coils PnP coil type Rebuildable option 2 different GT mesh coil heads included Spare 2ml glass included Cons Not great battery life with some of the lower ohm GTX coils Still not Type C USB Power Eco Mode does little from what i experience to improve battery life Included 0.2ohm mesh coil head not best match-up (ploughs through battery life) 0.8ohm mesh coil head would be better match-up (my opinion) 3.5ml Maximum capacity Don't like fill method I would once again like to thank Jessica from vaporesso for supplying the Gen Nano Kit for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the Blotto Mini RTA from Dovpo. The Blotto Mini RTA was supplied for the purpose of this review by Hedy from Dovpo. Introduction Dovpo have impressed ever since entering the vaping market and really haven't made a false move, just recently they have been hitting it out of the ball park with some very successful collaborations that have seen impressive build quality. The Blotto Mini RTA as the name suggests is a smaller version of the Blotto RTA and of course another collaboration with Sam Parsons AKA The Vaping Bogan. The Blotto Mini like it's bigger sibling has been designed for flavour whether doing a single or dual build offering honeycomb style airflow inlets and 242 degree air coverage (don't forget about the extra 2 degrees, very important lmao). It comes with a 2ml straight glass installed keeping it nicely TPD compliant but then included is both a 4ml bubble glass and 4ml PCTG bubble section. The original created a lot of hype which many after buying it saying it lived up to that hype so let's see how the smaller version fairs! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 × Blotto mini RTA(2ml) 1 × Bubble glass tube(4ml) 1 × Bubble PCTG tube(4ml) 1 × Bottle opener 1 × Manual 1 × QC certificate Some Accessories ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics The Blotto Mini RTA comes in a cardboard box with clear plastic top so you can see the RTA before opening, there is plenty of branding as well as all the usual specs etc on the packaging. The Blotto Mini comes in five different colour options, i received the Gun Metal version, the colour options are Gun Metal, Black, Silver, Blue or Rainbow. The Drip tip is a goon fitting 810 and particularly nice looking with a metallic Silver band around it and frosted appearance to it's top. I love the appearance of the Blotto Mini which is identical to the original both having a very distinctive look, both top and base look just like a bottle cap. The base has dual airflow which is two rows of many small inlet holes (referred to as honeycomb) and the Vaping Bogan skull is visible on the chamber. The Blotto comes pre-installed with a 2ml straight glass and moving to the base we have branding, safety marks and a Gold plated protruding 510. Overall the build quality is very good, clean and has superb threading. ___________________________________________________________________ Blotto Mini Specs and Features: Diameter: 23.3mm Height: 44mm Capacity: 2ml (Extra 4ml bubble glass/PCTG tube included) Build Deck: Supports dual coils or single coil building 242° airflow system for pure flavor Easy to refill the juice Dual or single coil 2ml capacity & 4ml with bubble glass Dual diffusion airflow for a smooth draw Thread: 510 Colours: Gun Metal, Black, Silver, Blue, Rainbow ___________________________________________________________________ It's Various Parts and What You Receive Starting up top we have a very nice looking 810 drip tip but it is low profile which won't suit everybody and no other drip tip or 510 adaptor is included, of course you can fit your own. We then have the bottle cap top-cap followed by the one piece plate with juice ports and chamber. This is followed by the base section with floating deck, we have a standard, Gold plated, protruding 510 pin installed. The chamber screws over the deck and your glass section gets secured and sealed top and bottom by o-rings. Pre-installed is a straight glass which has a 2ml capacity to meet TPD regulations and also included is two 4ml capacity bubble sections, one glass and the other PCTG. Also to go along with the "being blottoed" theme you receive a Bogan skull bottle opener which doubles up as a coil lead cutting guide. Although it comes with 2 bubble sections as well as the straight glass overall i'm not impressed with what you receive. Only 3 o-rings, 4 spare grub screws and a T-piece and that's it, no different option drip tip, no 510 adaptor and no coils and cotton! ___________________________________________________________________ Filling The Blotto Mini like the original employs a bayonet style fitting for the top-cap like we have seen on many other RTA's including the various Zeus RTA's. I really like this method, just a quarter turn and the top-cap is off. We have a metal plate with 2 large kidney shaped fill ports so any bottles will be suitable and filling is quick and mess free. When securing the top-cap after filling, again it is just quarter of a turn. ___________________________________________________________________ The Airflow The airflow is the same as on the original but i will run through it again. The inlets can be found on the base, it's like having bottom dual cyclops accept on the Blotto instead of wide open slots we have honeycomb airflow, 2 rows comprising of a total of 26 holes either side. The airflow control ring has a stopper and when adjusting it's the only poor quality i found with the RTA as it's very sketchy, it doesn't move very smoothly at all. The air enters through the described honeycomb airflow inlets and then enters the deck directly underneath where your coil/coils will be positioned. We have grill style outlets (narrow slots) and then either side we have ramps which curve to match the coil/coils outside contour, on these ramps we have more honeycomb air outlets. The airflow is described as a "242° direct to coil Airflow system", lol i'm not sure how scientific the process was to measure 242 degrees but let's just say your coil/coils are going to get plenty of air coverage (not to be confused with plenty of air). Looking inside the chamber it is very domed and the large post/airflow ramp sections will reduce it further, so all the ingredients are there to get good flavour, you just need to add your build. ___________________________________________________________________ The Deck and Build We have a floating deck on the Blotto Mini and despite the outside parameters of the tank being smaller the deck it'self is identical including it's diameter to the original. It's not quite what i would call a postless deck but your coil leads are fitted much the same at just a slight angle rather than straight down with the screws also being tightened at a slight angle. We have 2 large post sections that include the ramp airflow structures which face each other and each section is split between negative and positive so both leads get fitted the same way. The grub screws are flatheads which are my least favourite as i can find them fiddly and would of much preferred hex heads. Because the coils get fitted similar to on a postless deck the coil leads need pre-cutting because of this and a real lack of space (when doing a dual build) i really wouldn't say this was a deck suitable for a new builder, some reviewers will say it is an easy build but they are forgetting they are use to building. I did two builds, a dual coil using a pair of 3.0ID KA1 Aliens which is the build pictured and a single build using a 3.5ID KA1 Alien. I do prefer 2.5ID when doing a dual build on the original so the same will apply to the Mini but i couldn't be arsed to wind a couple of coils and i only have micro coils in 2.5ID which are pre-wound so used the mentioned 3.0ID Aliens, although i used a 3.5ID coil for the single build 4.0ID also works very well. The supplied bottle opener doubles up as a lead cutting guide to cut your leads the correct length (dual build), but as i personally used the sought of coil cutting guide that gets included with quite a few RTA's and RDA's i just opened a bottle of beer with it instead, Cheers!! I cut my leads to 5mm with the dual build and 6mm with my single, of course what length you need your leads will be not just dependant on whether you do a dual or single build but also what ID your coil/coils are so you need to use your own judgement. Wicking is easy (i love the floating GTA style decks), we have an outer containment rail so simply poke the end/ ends of your cotton into the wicking channels and let gravity once the cotton is saturated do the rest, i found the Blotto to be very forgiving when it came to wicking! I know on forums some say they get leaking from the Blotto and some say not. I don't wick it in any special way but below is a picture of the original on top of one of my stabwood mods where it has been full of liquid for 3 months without a drop of leakage so if you are getting leaking from either the original or Mini persevere because i don't mean to offend but the picture below proves it's not the RTA! ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Blotto Mini And Thoughts! If you like the original you will love this if you didn't then you won't as it's only the outside parameters that have changed and the airflow and deck remains exactly the same so just like the original the Blotto Mini is equally happy with either a single or dual build. The airflow is really smooth as on the original and it gives the same semi restrictive and restricted direct lung draws so like the original not an open draw with bags of air. The build isn't difficult although a little cramped for room if doing a dual 3.0ID build and possibly not the best for someone new to building. Wicking i found straightforward and have never had leaking issues with either the original or while testing the Mini but then some have said they can get leaking so maybe it just suits the way i wick. When i reviewed the original i sat on the fence somewhat as i couldn't deny it gave very good flavour but felt it was slightly over-hyped as i believe my words were "it doesn't give me the Wow factor" like a couple of other RTA's like the Reload for example but it was pretty damn close. The Mini has breached that gap and in my opinion is now a match for the Reload! Someone did point out to me a Youtube reviewer who i'm not going to name said it was impossible for the Mini to give better flavour than the original because it's only the outside parameters that have changed! But those smaller parameters brings less travel for the air between the inlets and deck outlets which can only improve it's effectiveness and the chimney is much shorter bringing the build much closer to the drip tip, these two changes has improved flavour from what i am experiencing and both are so obvious when looking at the two versions side by side so why he said that has me baffled! I rarely actually recommend products and tend to just write my experience and people can take from it what they like, that was the case with the original Blotto but i do occasionally like a product so much i break this rule and the Mini is one of these occasions, it's a really good flavour RTA! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Good build quality Superb threading Bottle cap look Very nice looking RTA (subjective) Works well with either dual or single build Postless style of fitting coils Floating deck Honeycomb inlets 242 degree airflow coverage Very nice goon fitting 810 drip tip 2 spare 4ml bubble sections included (1 glass, 1 PCTG) Bottle opener/coil lead cutting guide included Top-cap has bayonet style fitting (just a quarter turn to open or secure) If you like restricted vape this should be right up your street Excellent flavour ( I am now getting the Wow factor the original didn't quite give me) Wicks great Very forgiving with the wicking Suffered zero leaking or flooding Cons Not suitable for those that like plenty of air (much more restricted than most DL RTA's) No coils or cotton included No 510 adaptor or alternative drip-tip included Not really to be recommended to someone new to building (cramped space and need to pre-cut leads) Would of preferred hex screws Limited to 3.0ID coils for dual build (and even that's quite cramped 2.5ID is much better) Airflow control ring movement a bit sketchy I would once again like to thank Hedy from Dovpo for supplying the Blotto Mini RTA for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the TGO 70W Pod Mod Kit from Vapefly. The TGO 70W Pod Mod Kit was supplied free of charge for the purpose of this review by Mindy from Vapefly. Introduction Vapefly are highly regarded due to their well received RTA's, RDA's and RDTA's but more recently have branched out to produce devices in Various forms. Never afraid to try something new they follow that trend with the TGO (Touch and Go) Pod Mod Kit which is the first Pod Mod to use biometric fingerprint recognition. The device is a power only device offering various output modes including custom curves and the main working screen can be switched between Fingerprint Mode and Communication Mode. The pod design has adjustable airflow and slide open top-fill system with childproof lock. With 2 different coil heads available (both included), available RBA, 2300mAh battery capacity and Type C USB, let's give the biometric driven TGO a good look! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x TGO Mod 1 x 0.3ohm TGO Meshed Coil 1 x 0.6ohm TGO Meshed Coil 1 x TGO Cartridge 1 x User Manual 1 x Quick Start Card 1 x Type-C Cable ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The TGO Pod Kit came in a sturdy cardboard box with outer cardboard sleeve packaging and on opening the device with attached pod sits in it's compartment in the top layer with accessories and paperwork in the bottom. I received the Camaro Yellow version which reminds me of the Transformer "Bumblebee", the options are Pearl White, Obsidian Black, Tiffany Blue, Camaro Yellow, Black Red, Ruby Red or Gunmetal. The device's aesthetics are Sports car influenced complete with "Go Faster" stripes and air vent e-liquid viewing windows. It's look will divide opinion but at least it looks a bit different which is a good thing in my opinion and i don't mind it apart from i don't like the safety marks and branding very prominent on it's spine. The round fire button is recessed, has both a translucent surround for RGB LED indications and an inbuilt biometric sensor. Having a Zinc Alloy construction and in-built 2300mAh battery gives it quite some weight but like all these pod mod devices it's a nice portable size for out and about! ___________________________________________________________________ TGO Specs and Features: Size: 50.0 x 23.0 x 102.0mm Capacity: 4.5ml/2ml Battery Capacity：2300mAh Wattage Output Range: 5-70W Voltage Output Range: 1.2-4.2V Charge port: Type-C Charge Rate: 5V/1.5A Time cut off: 10s Screen: 0.96" TFT screen Material: Zinc-Alloy & PCTG Mode: VW Mode, VPC Mode Mesh Coil Resistance: 0.3ohm TGO Mesh Coil(30-40W, Nicotine≤10mg) 0.6ohm TGO Mesh Coil(20-28W, Nicotine≤20mg) Multiple protections: 10S Cut-Off Protection, Overcharge Protection, Short Circuit Protection, Overheat Protection, Low Battery Protection, Accidental Touch Protection, Child Lock Protection, 3 Minute Protection Lock 70W max output by the integrated 2300mAh battery Child Lock Protection for safe vaping Single Firing Button - Biometric Fingerprint Scan Magnetic Pod Connection for easy operation VPC Mode and VW Mode for more precise vaping Vibrate Alert: Lock, unlock, protections LED indications: Operational, Protections, Charging Colours: Pearl White, Obsidian Black, Tiffany Blue, Camaro Yellow, Black Red, Ruby Red, Gunmetal ___________________________________________________________________ The Pod You only receive one pod but it takes replaceable coils that are just press fitted into place and sealed with O-rings, the capacity is 4.5ml or 2ml with the TPD version. The pod is quite a unique shape having a rounded roof a bit like the form factor of a British WW2 plane hanger, this roof is Delrin and has an integrated drip tip as part of the same moulding. The main section of the pod is clear giving good e-liquid visibility and rectangular in shape. The pod has a really good top-fill system with lock which is very well implemented. There is a little arrowhead shaped button which needs pressing before sliding the roof open in the direction the arrowhead is pointed, this reveals a fill port with membrane and once filled just slide the roof shut and it gives a satisfying click as it locks into place. This is possibly the best fill system yet on one of these Pod Mod/AIO systems but full advantage hasn't been taken. What i love about a top-fill method is you don't need to remove the pod to fill and indeed the aesthetic engine air vents (2 each side) double up as viewing windows but Vapefly have gone for aesthetic design over practicality and they are really too small to be fit for purpose so i both found myself removing the pod to check the level and also for filling. On one side of the pod we have an adjustable airflow dial which looks and adjusts the same as the dial on the Aegis Boost Plus and then moving to the base we have the round opening to install a coil head and a magnet to each corner. ___________________________________________________________________ The Coils The coil heads like with so many of these pod/AIO systems just get press fitted into place and are secured and sealed via o-rings. You receive 2 different mesh coil heads both of which have the net style meshing. You get the 0.6ohm coil head rated between 20 and 28W and the 0.3ohm coil head which is rated between 30 and 40W. The specs are etched on the base of the coil heads around the perimeter but is quite small and no mesh material is given. The easiest way to tell the coils apart is the 0.6ohm has surprisingly larger oval shaped wicking holes and slightly narrower bore while the 0.3ohm has smaller round wicking ports (still a decent size) and slightly wider inner bore. The TGO coil heads look like the RPM coil heads and indeed they are cross compatible which increases the available options as any of the RPM coil heads will also fit the device. ___________________________________________________________________ Available TGO RBA Not included but available is the TGO RBA which i can't really comment on too much as i don't have it to test. The RBA does come with a 510 adaptor to build on a standard device or ohms reader and having a rebuildable option is always a big plus! ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Pod Looking inside the pod's bay we can see the fair sized, Gold plated, spring loaded contacts with raised Black surround and to each corner on raised pillars a magnet to line up with the magnets on the base of the pod. The magnets are very strong and once fitted the pod is going nowhere by accident. To remove i needed to hold the drip-tip and give it a firm tug, cracking job! ___________________________________________________________________ Airflow The TGO has the usual system of the air going into the pod's bay then entering the coil at it's base relying quite a bit on the inner bore for draw but how much air gets into the bay is controlled by an adjustable dial just like the one on the Aegis Boost Plus. It adjusts really well but adjustable airflow done this way will even let a reasonable amount of air to enter even when closed down so don't go expecting a MTL experience else you will be very disappointed! ___________________________________________________________________ Setting The Device Up Before you can use the device 2 Admin fingerprints need to be set. When you press fire when the device is turned on for the first time the screen for adding fingerprints appears and you simply have to choose a finger or thumb to place over the biometric sensor which is built into the fire button. Your chosen paw print needs placing on the sensor 6 times has it builds up the profile and then it moves to the second admin slot, at this stage you need to choose a different finger (it will recognise and not allow the same one) and again press on the sensor 6 times, select back to go to the working screen and you are done. ___________________________________________________________________ The Fingerprint Screen At any time you can press either up or down together with the fire button to enter the fingerprint screen to add more fingerprints. First it needs to read one of your admin fingerprints to allow you to use the screen but once you prove your identity you can now add up to 4 more fingerprints. These other fingerprints can operate the device but unlike the admin fingerprints will not allow you to delete or add fingerprints. I actually love the fingerprint technology on this device as it's implemented so well but the only thing i don't like is the fact how this Admin and other fingerprints is explained is that you can have 2 people who can fully control the device but 4 other users. Sharing devices under normal circumstances is not a good idea because of hygiene but in the current climate is an absolute no go under any circumstances so i feel Vapefly should of made much more effort into explaining the fingerprints should all belong to one person and for the device to only be used by that person. ___________________________________________________________________ Accidental Touch Protection This is one of the best features of the device which is the sensor can tell the difference between a finger and any other object so will only fire if pressed by a finger. ___________________________________________________________________ Fingerprint Mode and Communication Mode The device can be used in either Fingerprint Mode which is identified by the fingerprint bottom right on the display being highlighted or Communication Mode where the fingerprint icon will appear dull. In Fingerprint mode after 3 minutes of inactivity if you try to fire the device with any finger other than one which has had its print registered it will vibrate and the LED surround will flash Red while a message will be displayed saying it needs unlocking with your fingerprint. Placing one of your registered fingers on the sensor will cause the LED surround to flash Green to confirm it's now unlocked and again will vibrate. It sounds an hassle but actually it instantly recognised my print every time with no delay and works that well if you use one of your registered fingers (or thumb) to fire you can actually fire after the 3 minutes and it acknowledges your print and fires simultaneously which has really won me over, in fact if one of the registered prints is the finger you usually use for firing apart from hearing the odd vibrate and seeing the LED flash Green you wouldn't even know the device had been locked. The Fingerprint mode which locks the device after 3 minutes is great for if you have kids about but if not after the novelty has worn off you can use the device in Communication mode which now only locks every 24hours which still makes use of the fingerprint technology but as an anti theft feature. ___________________________________________________________________ Smart Coil Recognition This is nothing new in fact it's quite a common feature but like so many things with the TGO it's been implemented very well. When a new coil is identified it automatically adjusts to a suitable wattage about in the middle of it's recommendation so for the 0.3ohm coil it adjusts to 35W and the 0.6ohm coil 25W. Unlike some devices with this feature it doesn't restrict wattage adjustment and also once you have set the wattage if you don't want to use the recommended wattage given it remembers the wattage you set even after turning off! Great stuff! ___________________________________________________________________ The Display The display is very bright and uses White font with Cyan accents on a Black background. Top left we have mode and then top right the battery status bar, central is a circular speedometer type design. Within the circular design we have the wattage and to the left of this a padlock icon which is either open or shut depending on the status of the navigational rocker. Below the wattage but still within the circular design we have the resistance then below the voltage. Underneath the circular design to the left we have your puff count and below the duration of your last puff, bottom right we have a fingerprint icon which is highlighted when in Fingerprint Mode and dull when in Communication Mode. ___________________________________________________________________ Operating The Device I have already explained setting up the device and how the fingerprint recognition works so this section is for how the rest of the device operates. The TGO is the usual 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off and once on the fire button LED surround will cycle through Red, Blue and Green and before firing a registered finger will need placing on the sensor and the LED will flash Green and the device will vibrate to confirm the device is unlocked. The wattage adjustment buttons by default are locked and to unlock you need to press both together then the wattage can be adjusted in 1W increments from 5 to 70W, it round robins. After 10 seconds of inactivity both the screen timeouts and the the buttons re-lock but even when in Fingerprint Mode the device will instantly wake up and fire with any finger as the fire button only locks and needs unlocking with a registered print after 3 full minutes of inactivity. To change between Fingerprint mode and Communication Mode is three quick presses of the fire button and to enter the menu is 4 quick presses. When in the menu the up and down buttons will be automatically unlocked and you have the option of STD (Standard), Sport (Powerful), ECO (Soft), VPC (Variable Power Curve), Puff (can reset puff counter) and Exit. That's it once your admin fingerprints are set up which literally takes 2 minutes and as well as it being explained in the manual you also receive a quick start card it is actually very easy to operate despite all the technology on show! ___________________________________________________________________ Protections: 10S Cut-Off Protection Overcharge Protection Short Circuit Protection Overheat Protection Low Battery Protection Accidental Touch Protection Child Lock Protection 3 Minute Protection Lock ___________________________________________________________________ Charging I am pleased to say the TGO has Type C USB and a 1.5A charge rate allowing the device to charge in about 1 hour 40 minutes while supporting pass-through which for a 2300mAh battery i am very happy with. While charging a large battery progress bar is displayed along with the charge as a percentage. I didn't sit there watching the device charge because i'm not quite that sad yet but did notice the LED surround pulses Red and later it was pulsing Blue, i looked and it was at 24%. Later it pulsed Green before going off when fully charged so battery indication via the LED is given while charging, it seems it pulses Red up to 20% before pulsing Blue but can't give at what percentage it pulses Green but it's still great feedback! ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The TGO Pod Kit And Thoughts! Although i must admit i did think i would like this pod mod as i do quite like gimmick type additions to a device i was very surprised by rather than a gimmick just how well the fingerprint biometric reader both works and is implemented. It takes just a couple of minutes to set up which is straightforward and then unless you want to add anymore prints at anytime it's done! The reader identifies my print instantly to unlock and you can both unlock and fire with one press. This makes it a great device for if you have kids about and stops others using it, if you don't have kids and don't want to use the fingerprint technology you can change to Communication mode and have the satisfaction of still knowing if someone was to steal your device within 24 hours the device would become unusable. Although having 2 admin prints and 4 other slots allows you to scan both thumbs and all fingers on your main vaping hand the way it seems to be marketed as 2 people who can add and delete and 4 other users is not a good idea and Vapefly need to point out "PEOPLE SHOULD NOT SHARE VAPING DEVICES"! I also like the fact a finger needs to be used regardless what mode you are using and even if the fire button has not been locked through inactivity and anything else pressing the fire button will not activate the firing mechanism, i guess this is done by the reader needing to identify at least part of a fingerprint to allow activation and is a great feature. I also love the design of the pod which has the best filling method with locking mechanism i have used on a pod/AIO device and adjustable airflow in the form of a dial. It's a missed opportunity though as the main advantage of top-fill is you don't need to remove the pod to fill but although we have viewing windows Vapefly seem to of put the "Sports Car" design above practicality and the viewing windows are far too small to be fit for purpose. This meant i needed to remove the pod to both check the level and to fill although filling could be done without removing but is a bit risky and could end up very messy! The coils being cross compatible with RPM devices means there are loads of available options and i don't know if Smok manufacture the RPM coils or they are produced by a third party but the included TGO coil heads do perform identically and i am pretty sure are made by whoever makes the RPM coils which isn't a bad thing as i do like the flavour i get from them and longevity is pretty good. Having an RBA coil head is another bonus and looking at the pictures it looks better than the Smok RPM RBA but i can't comment any further as i have not got the RBA to test. The 0.6ohm coil head is just slightly tighter than the 0.3ohm coil head but it's marginal, the airflow adjustment dial gives various Semi restrictive and restricted direct lung draws but this is far too airy for MTL. The airflow control although limited is better than anything offered by any of the RPM devices i have tried so far! The only other cons other than too small viewing windows are very minor which are you can't fit your own 510 but it can't really go down as a con because the drip-tip is comfortable and needs to be part of the same moulding for the excellent slide open top-fill system to work so necessary. Some of the font is quite small on the screen making it quite hard to see both the puff count and vape duration and finally at least my colour version is a bit of a fingerprint magnet so the fingerprint device that attracts fingerprints, so quite fitting really! Finally i found the 2300mAh battery life very good and having Type C USB is good to see, the 1.5A charge rate allows the device to charge in 1 hour 40 minutes while supporting pass-through and giving excellent feedback which are all pros! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Excellent build quality 7 Colour options Portable Device Slide open locking filling system (top-fill) Biometric reader works flawlessly and is well implemented Straightforward set-up reading Admin fingerprints 4 more fingerprints can be added Can unlock and fire in one press (biometric reader works that well) Only a finger can fire the device (no other object), great feature Device won't work within 24 hours if stolen Fingerprint and Communication modes Navigational buttons auto lock Adjustable airflow (via adjustable dial) Smart Coil Recognition Remembers last wattage setting for coil head in use Wattage adjusts in 1W increments Despite technology easy to use Good use of fire button LED surround and vibrate for indications and alerts Pod fits very securely 2 different coil heads included Available RBA coil head Cross compatible with RPM coil heads Good flavour and longevity from supplied coil heads Very good battery life Type C USB 1.5A charge rate Excellent charging feedback given Supports pass-through Cons Viewing windows too small to be fit for purpose Needed to remove pod to check level and fill due to above Some fonts on display very small Fingerprint magnet Don't like the branding and safety marks on spine (subjective) I would once again like to thank Mindy from Vapefly for supplying the TGO 70W Pod Mod Kit for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the Hadron 220 TC Mod, the compatible Squonk Backpack and the Aromamizer Ragnar RDTA from Steam Crave. All items were supplied for the purpose of this review by Steam Crave. Introduction The Hadron 220 Mod has been out for a while and is a dual 21700 battery YiHi powered device designed to accommodate those large tanks Steam Crave are renowned for. The device works very happily as an high powered standard device in either Power or TC modes with great accuracy but has a BF fed 510 with socket on the rear for the fitting of a squonk backpack which is now ready. The Hadron 220 is available still on it's own as is the backpack but both can be purchased as a bundle as can the Hadron, squonk backpack and their latest RDTA advanced kit the Aromamizer Ragnar RDTA which is described as the Hadron's perfect partner. Originally going to be called the Viking RDTA but changed due to copyright issues to the Aromamizer Ragnar RDTA, Steam Craves latest Tank offers the same versatility as the previously released Aromamizer V2 Plus RDTA which was very well received by those that love their big tanks. The RDTA has multiple airflow configurations, juice flow control, chamber reducer allowing Aromamizer Plus decks to be used, can be used in RDA mode, has a 35mm diameter and juice capacity of 18ml or 25ml with the extension and bigger glass included with the advanced kit. All these items as mentioned can be bought separately but can also be bought as a complete bundle with a substantial overall saving, let's give these new Steam Crave products a look! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Boxes Contents: Hadron 220 1x HADRON 220 MOD 1x Micro USB Cable 1x Dual 18650 adaptor 1x Spare Backpack port bung 0-rings for 510 plate 1x Steam Crave sticker 1x User Manual Hadron 220 Squonk Backback 1 HADRON Squonk Backpack 1 Mounting Screws 1 Pack of O-Rings 1 User Guide Aromamizer Ragnar RDTA 1 x Steam Crave Aromamizer Ragnar RDTA 1 x Chamber Reducer 1 x Spare 18ml glass 1 x Allen Key 1 x Spare o-rings and screws 1 x User Manual 1 x Steam Crave Sticker Advanced Kit Also Includes 1 x Chimney Extension 2 x 25ml Glass 1 x Mesh Deck Kit 1 x Velocity Deck 1 x Vape Band ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics The Hadron 220 Mod is a shameless beast of a device which due to not having the largest of hands for me is a desktop device as it's just too large and heavy for out and about. After saying that i have heard some say it's not the prettiest of devices but i actually think it's quite a classy looking mod with grooved sides that remind me of the original Joyetech Espion and plain front and back (apart from silicone bunged inlet BF pipe socket) with 2 different matte finishes. On the face we have a raised Black panel central top which houses a protruding Silver fire button and colour screen, further down but still central we have another Black panel but this one sitting flush which houses the operational buttons in a vertical row which are in the colour of choice and the micro USB port. On the base we have the hinged battery door with Silver catch, safety stamps and venting, moving up top we have a large raised air fed 510 plate with Gold plated BF pin with a sturdy spring. The Aromamizer Ragnar RDTA is a very large Tank which up top has a Silver lined Resin Goon fitting 810 with very wide bore. I will leave most of it's description to the pictures but as so many of Steam Craves tanks possibly it's most striking features are the airflow control ring with multiple configurations and juice flow control ring with open and locked padlock icons. Also as usual it must be pointed out the machining and silky smooth threading is immaculate! ___________________________________________________________________ Hadron 220 Specs and Features: Size: 48 x 38 x 99.20mm Max Power: 200W Voltage Range: 6.4V-8.4V Battery Type: 2 x 21700 cells Input Current: 35A Output Current: 40A Dual 21700 cells for strong power Advanced Yihi SX490 chipset Various protections for safe vape Variable voltage adjustment TC-Suite BF Back socket BF 510 Thread: 510 Colours: Gunmetal, Black ___________________________________________________________________ Hadron 220 Squonk Backback Specs and Features: Dimensions - 102mm by 47.5mm by 17.5mm 15mL E-Juice Capacity Threaded Top Fill System - Knurling Top Pump System - 0.4mL Per Pump Connected via Screws to Hadron 220 Box Mod Colours: Gunmetal, Black ___________________________________________________________________ Aromamizer Ragnar RDTA Specs and Features: Size: 35 x 58mm Tank Capacity: 18ml / 25ml (advanced kit) Drip Tip: 810 Various airflow configurations Postless deck with bottom honeycomb holes Can be used as RDA without glass Compatible with Aromamizer Plus mesh deck with Chamber Reducer Advanced Kit includes mesh kit and Plus Velocity deck Advanced Kit includes chimney extension and 2 25ml Glass sections 22mm wide bore 810 drip tip Perfect match Hadron 220W MOD Thread: 510 Colours: Gunmetal, Black, Stainless Steel ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Batteries Dual 21700, 20700 or 18650's with supplied dual adaptor can be used and also some o-rings are provided in case you use the dual 20700 option to prevent any movement due to the 1mm smaller diameter. The batteries get fitted via the bottom hinged door which has a Silver catch with grooves that needs sliding before lifting open, when closing just push the door down and the catch will automatically lock securely in place. Battery orientation is marked very vibrantly at the bottom of the tubes and so much light gets into the compartment with the door open then the poorly marked orientation on the underside of the door can be overlooked, i'm happy with this! The hinged door it'self is very sturdy, catch looks solid and durable and once secured we have no movement whatsoever or battery rattle from dual 21700, 18650 (with adaptor) or 20700 with the use of supplied O-rings! ___________________________________________________________________ Red O-rings Included in the box is a couple of Red o-rings which are actually for if you are going to use the device with the squonk backpack, one needed plus one spare. On the 510 plate we have a circular channel which is for fitting one of the o-rings which adds an extra seal when using as a BF device! ___________________________________________________________________ The Display Those that have a colour YiHi powered device will find the screen very familiar and one thing to point out is how bright it is which isn't camera friendly so i apologise for the lack of sharpness on the photo which is in contrast to the real life display which is very sharp. The device is in power mode by default so that's the screen i will describe. Top left we have the resistance followed below by the voltage, top right we have either an open or closed padlock icon depending on whether the buttons are locked or not. Next to the left in a Blue highlighted rectangular box we have the mode and to the right in a square highlighted box the memory slot. Central we have the wattage (this will be temperature when in TC) and below the puff count. Underneath the puff count is the preheat and finally bottom left we have a battery status bar and bottom right the combined voltage on the batteries. ___________________________________________________________________ Operating The Device Unlike the SX5xx chipsets which YiHi SXMini use in their own devices with the joystick navigation the SX4xx chipsets (this device uses the SX490) tend to be supplied to third party manufactures and i actually find the 3 button operation these chipsets use far simpler. The device comes on automatically when batteries are installed but if you have switched it off then 5 clicks of the fire button powers the device up. Once on to turn off is 5 clicks of the fire button which enters the menu and then click and confirm the first option which is system off to power down. 3 clicks of the fire button locks and unlocks the 3 operation buttons but when locked the device will still fire. The device can be in normal operation or Novice mode and switching between the two is done by holding the up and down buttons together for 3 seconds. When in Novice mode all that can be done is pressing the up button will change between power memory slots and pressing mode will highlight wattage and allow you to adjust it using the up and down buttons, this makes the device very basic and is good for those that just use power mode and like to keep things as simple as possible. In normal operation like when in Novice mode pressing the up button changes between memory slots but now pressing the down button changes between the preheats which are soft, standard, powerful and powerful +. Pressing the mode button like when in Novice mode highlights the wattage which can be adjusted but another click of the mode button changes to Joules which also can now be adjusted, another click of the mode button brings up the temperature which can be adjusted and a final click highlights wire type which can be changed between Ni200, TCR, SS316 and Ti01, another press of the mode button takes you back to power mode. The device also has a small menu which to enter is 5 clicks of the fire button which as already mentioned brings up System Off as the first option, the other options are Manual TCR, Temp Unit, Standby Time and Exit. So the YiHi chipsets are navigated slightly differently but actually once use to how it operates it's very simple! PS i didn't think there would be any point of posting photos of the screen with different things selected as due to the brightness and vibrancy of the display the screen doesn't show up properly on my camera. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Hadron 220 Squonk Backpack And Operation! On the rear of the device we have towards the top positioned centrally a silicone bung which once removed reveals the BF socket for the Backpack pipe and 2 holes (one either side) with threading although only the left one is needed. At the bottom of the device we do have a couple of slots for the protruding tabs at the bottom of the backpack to slot into and a centrally positioned threaded hole which along with the top left threaded hole is used for securing the backpack in place with screws. The inner side of the backpack which fits to the mod is curved to match the contours of the rear of the device. As mentioned we have 2 tabs at the bottom and centrally near the top a protruding pipe section which has a small silicone seal which needs removing. The pipe just needs lining up with the socket and then just push the backpack in place with the pipe securing in the socket and bottom tabs into their slots. The Backpack stays in place quite nicely but to make it much more secure we have a little silver plate top with a hole that lines up with the left top threaded hole on the device and another hole central bottom which again lines up with the bottom threaded hole on the mod, you receive a small screw for the top and much larger one for the bottom which screws the backpack much more permanently in place. My only issue is many will use the device alternatively as a standard device and with the backpack and you get no spare removable pipe seal, or mounting screws all of which could quite easily get lost. Operating the backpack couldn't be easier, we have a fill cap with knurling that unscrews and then simply fill, we have a very good viewing window on the back of the backpack. The cap has dual o-rings for a really good seal and unlike the silky smooth threading we always get on Steam Crave tanks the threading is a bit crunchy but it gets the job done. On the opposite side to the fill cap we have a protruding delrin cylinder which you press down to pump the liquid. When first using it needs about 3 pumps and then you will suddenly feel more pressure and you are now ready to rock. Unlike traditional squonking methods which each press of the bottle sends just a tiny amount of e-liquid to the atty each press of the pump administers 0.4ml of liquid so just one or two pumps are needed occasionally but as well as the whopping 35mm Ragnar i also just to try used the device and backpack with a little 22mm MTL RDA which apart from looking ridiculous on the enormous set-up actually worked great! ___________________________________________________________________ The Aromamizer Ragnar RDTA Various Parts: I received the standard kit but also because it was for use with the Hadron 220 with Squonk backpack i was sent the mesh deck kit which comes with the advanced kit. The Ragnar has a rather nice Silver lined Resin Goon fitting 810 up top followed by a thick metal walled top-cap. We then have the fill port plate with central air opening and the chimney which is detachable. Installed is an 18ml capacity glass tube and you also get one spare, not sure if the TPD version comes with the glass uninstalled or their is a reducing bung! We then have the bottom section which main part is the double walled chamber which has juice flow ports and airflow inlets. We have a removable juice flow ring and also airflow control ring. The knurled base section unscrews to reveal a PnP style postless deck installed. You also receive a decent quality tri-tool and plenty of screws and o-rings as usual but also get a chamber reducer which will not only allow the smaller mesh deck to fit but also other Aromamizer Plus decks. If you get the advanced kit as well as receiving everything mentioned you will also receive an Aromamizer Plus Velocity deck, 25ml extension pipe and 2 25ml glass sections! ___________________________________________________________________ RDA Mode You will need to refer to the photo in the earlier Aesthetics section if you want to see how it looks in RDA mode as although i merge photos to allow more than the 20 permitted i am still limited. The Ragnar can simply be turned into an RDA by removing the Glass and chimney and then screwing the top section on to the bottom section, it adds further to it's versatility! ___________________________________________________________________ The Mesh Deck Kit Included with the Advanced version is the Mesh Deck Kit which includes obviously the mesh deck as well as a mesh bending tool. Also included is spare screws and o-rings, a squonk pin to give the wicking a helping hand, cotton, manual and 2 strips of mesh with full specs. The specs of the mesh is KA1 0.15ohm, 17 x 9.8mm rated between 35 - 70w. The main build i concentrate on in this review is with the mesh deck so i could use the supplied BF pin. ___________________________________________________________________ Available Decks As well as the pre-installed Ragnar postless deck the inclusion of a chamber reducer shrinks the chamber down to the same size as the chamber on the Aromamizer Plus V2 RDTA allowing another 5 decks to fit. The other decks available is the mesh deck i received which is also included in the advanced kit, a velocity deck which again is included in the advanced kit, the Plus postless deck, a single coil deck and finally a series deck. ___________________________________________________________________ Installing Decks There are so many decks available because they are installed into the chamber much like PnP coils are with subohm tanks and then the base section gets screwed on to seal everything up. So to do a build the deck just needs pulling out and then it can get screwed onto a mod or whatever you use for building. Once the build is finished it just needs pushing back into the chamber. On the rim of the chamber we have 2 cut-out sections and 2 tabs on the outside of the decks, these get lined up and interlocked to make sure the build is lined up with the airflow. Installing The Chamber Reducer The chamber reducer just gets press fitted into the existing chamber and has the same airflow and cutouts at the chamber itself so really just thickens its wall to allow smaller decks to be fitted! ___________________________________________________________________ Juice Flow Control The Ragnar has the same improved juice flow control has the Plus V2 which can be adjusted by turning. We have a thin section with a small dot and around the larger juice flow control ring a couple of closed padlocks and a couple of open padlocks. When the dot is lined up with one of the closed padlocks the juice flow is completely closed and when lined up with one of the open padlocks the juice flow is fully open, obviously in between it's partly open so it can be tailored to your preference. (I just either had it fully open while vaping or fully closed when filling or taking deck out etc). ___________________________________________________________________ The Airflow Steam Crave are known not just for their large atty's but also having multiple airflow options on their tanks. We have on the outer wall of the tank 2 rows of honeycomb airflow either side which goes right through to come out on the sides of the inner chamber directed at your coil / coils / mesh and a short but wide airflow slot underneath which also feeds through to the inner chamber wall. With the mesh deck and other Plus decks the bottom slot airflow hits above the deck at the bottom of the coils / coil / mesh but with the pre-installed Ragnar postless deck these slots line up with slots on the side of the deck, the air travels underneath the deck and then comes up through honeycomb outlets (2 rows of 6) underneath where the coils will be positioned. We then have an airflow control ring which has different configurations matching all, some or one of the airflow honeycomb rows and slot on the tank. We have the choice of just the lower honeycomb row, both honeycomb rows, both honeycomb rows and bottom slot, lower honeycomb row and bottom slot or just the bottom slot. Of course any of these configurations can be fully or partially open. ___________________________________________________________________ The Build Doing a build on the pre-installed postless deck was as easy as it gets. pre-cut your leads to 6mm and then it's just a case of dropping your leads into the open terminals and fixing in position via the side hex screws (my favourite). Then if needed manipulate your coils into a better position with a coiling rod or fit for purpose tool. The deck has large wicking channels to place your cotton ends just make sure the cotton doesn't protrude so they are visible underneath the deck. For the purpose of this review i concentrated on the mesh deck as it has a BF pin which i first switched to. Like all these modern mesh decks that use horizontal clamps it's a breeze to insert your mesh after bending it with the supplied tool. The supplied cotton is just the right thickness and you want to leave your ends long enough to poke into the wicking channels without protruding underneath. Then cut your ends at an angle so the bottom of the cotton can be placed in the channels leaving the upper section of your now shorter ends to just use to patch up any of the mesh towards the ends which has no cotton touching. ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Products And Thoughts! The Hadron 220 is a brick of a device but in my opinion a classy looking brick and that's the point it's designed to accommodate large 30mm+ tanks and with dual 21700 batteries can give plenty of power. Powered by the SX490 chipset the performance isn't in doubt and is easy enough to navigate with the 3 button system and i also think the Novice mode you get on YiHi devices is a very good idea. I love the thinking outside the box allowing the Hadron 220 to simply be turned from a standard device to large capacity BF device with the instalment of the squonk Backpack which works quite crudely pumping 0.4ml of liquid with each pump (no micro management here) yet worked great even when testing with a 22mm MTL RDA, it's just getting use to only pressing the pump once or twice max and not too often, it's surprising how you just seem to know through the vape just being slightly less saturated that it's time for another press. The Aromamizer Ragnar RDTA is every bit as good as the Plus V2 i reviewed and gleamed over recently. Juice control works great, loads of airflow configurations to get the airflow just how you like it, it's very easy to build on the Ragnar postless deck and i love the chamber reducer allowing all the Aromamizer Plus decks to fit. The 18ml capacity is great and also having both a standard and advanced kit which allows the capacity to be extended to 25ml is another bonus. Being able to use the Ragnar as a standard RDA isn't something i would do but is yet another pro and the list just goes on and on including how smooth and silent the airflow is! The Ragnar is a great RDTA in it's own right but i also like how you can buy the Hadron 220 mod, Squonk backpack and Ragnar as a bundle and using it with the mesh deck and BF pin in conjunction with the Hadron with installed Backpack is a pleasurable experience. When it comes to cons you know what you are buying in regards a large heavy device and huge capacity tank so really size and weight isn't a con because those interested will want those things. All that leaves is the fact the device adjusts in point one increments up to 100W even if holding the button down before changing to 1W increments up to the full 220W, really you only need point 1W increments up to 20W max. Also there are a few seals and screws to do with fitting the backpack which could easily get lost so some spare should of been included and finally although not a fault of Steam Crave as it's down to the YiHi PCB and that's no Type C USB. ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Excellent build quality both mod and RDTA YiHi SX490 chipset Excellent performance Novice mode Easy to navigate Can accommodate dual 21700, 20700 or 18650's with supplied adaptor High powered Excellent battery door Can fit up to 38mm tanks without overhang Hadron 220 can be used with Squonk Backpack Hadron 220 squonk backpack fits securely to device Large 15ml Backpack capacity Easy to fill Excellent viewing window Squonk Backpack is easy to operate Squonk Backpack Works great Both basic and advanced Ragnar kits available Mesh deck kit with advanced version 18ml Capacity 25ml Capacity with advanced kit Spare Glass Velocity deck included with advanced kit BF pin for mesh deck Most common mesh strips will fit Chamber reducer 5 Aromamizer decks compatible with reduced chamber Juice Flow Control Multiple airflow configurations Immaculate machining and threading Goon fit 810 drip tip (can use your own) Experienced no leaking whatsoever Very smooth airflow Very quiet tank Unbelievable cloud production Great flavour Cons Could do with spares of small parts Scrolls in point 1W increments up to 100W Threading on Backpack fill cap a little crunchy (clutching at straws) Micro USB port, not Type C Just one battery status bar rather than one for each battery I would once again like to thank Steam Crave for supplying the Hadron 220W Mod, Hadron 220 Squonk Backpack and Aromamizer Ragnar RDTA for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the GEN S 220W TC Kit With NRG-S Tank from Vaporesso. The Gen S Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Jessica from Vaporesso. Introduction At the same time as bringing out the Gen's little brother the Gen Nano Vaporesso release the Gen S which unless i'm missing a trick is exactly the same device as the original Gen but now coming in 5 new colours and paired with the latest NRG tank the NRG-S or NRG-S Mini for TPD regulated regions. The Gen has become one of the most popular devices in recent times boasting vaporesso's ground breaking "Pulse" and "Smart TC modes" while many also finding it a very reliable workhorse, so let's give it another look! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1x GEN Mod 1 x NRG S Tank (8ml) (NRG S Mini (2ml) TPD Version) 1 x GT4 Meshed Coil 1 x GT Meshed Coil 1 x Extra Glass Tube (5m) 4 x O-Rings 1 x Micro USB Cable 1 x User Manual 1 x Warranty Card ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Gen S Kit came in the usual style of cardboard packaging that Vaporesso products come in with both the Gen device and NRG S Tank in the top tray and other accessories below. On opening this time i wasn't surprised at how big the device is because the Gen S Mod in this Kit is the same device as previously released so for me i'ts size is still a con but not as much of a con as it is with other devices of this size as it's so light, is curved front and back and has a really nice textured rubberised grippy feel actually making it very ergonomic despite it's size. On this occasion i received the Lime Green version which fuses from a Spring Green bottom into a Lime Green midway up the device. The Gen S Kit comes with matching NRG S (NRG S Mini (TPD version)) and is available in Matte Gray, Rose Gold, Midnight Blue, Cherry Pink and Lime Green. We have a matching Rose Gold fire button and 510 plate which looks aesthetically pleasing but also wish the navigational and mode buttons were also Rose Gold to match instead of being the colour of choice which looks a bit odd being in a different colour. The face of the device has the mentioned round protruding fire button towards the top and towards the bottom a vertical row of 3 smaller protruding buttons which are the two navigational buttons with the mode button between. Right at the bottom of the face is the micro USB port which disappointingly still isn't type C and between the fire and smaller buttons we have the screen. One side of the device has "Vaporesso" printed centrally while central bottom of the other removable side we have the Vaporesso logo, both again are in Rose Gold. Moving to the base we have venting and a notch to help remove the battery side panel, also again in Rose Gold we have branding and Safety stamps. Moving up top we have a central Rose Gold coloured 510 plate which is raised just enough to protect the device's surface while not giving visible gaping, the 510 is Gold plated and spring loaded with a medium throw. The device feels nice, looks nice and is very well made with what seems a very durable finish. ___________________________________________________________________ NRG S Specs and Features: Tank Capacity: 8ml Coil: GT4 Meshed coil (0.15Ω, 50-75W)/GT Meshed coil (0.18Ω, 50-85W) Resistance Range: 0.03~5ohm All GT Series Compatible: 0.2ohm GT1 Coil (50-70W) / 0.4ohm GT2 Coil (40-80W) / 0.15ohm GT4 Coil (30-70W) / 0.2ohm GT6 Coil (40-100W) / 0.18ohm GT MESHED Coil (50-85W) / 0.3ohm GT CCELL2 Coil (35-40W) Easy push-to-fill system Screw into base coil installation Enhanced airflow for cloud vapor Universal compatibility GT core coils Thread: 510 NRG S Mini Height: 56mm Outside Diameter: 22mm Capacity: 2ml Material: stainless steel Colours: Matte Gray, Rose Gold, Midnight Blue, Cherry Pink and Lime Green. ___________________________________________________________________ NRG S Tank Overview The NRG S Tank is the latest rendition of Vaporesso's popular NRG sub-ohm tank which seems to of been around forever along with the now extensive range of GT core coil heads. With the TPD version of the kit you receive the same coil heads but the NRG S Mini which is a smaller 2ml capacity version of the new tank, the full size tank is 8ml in capacity and also comes with a 5ml straight glass. The new version has been designed especially for the Kit with the colours matching the devices perfectly and also having a knurled design top and bottom to mimic the finish of the device. The top-cap rotates open with a really nice tolerance and is stiff enough to avoid opening when in the pocket. Once opened a nice size fill port is revealed and i was able to fill quickly and mess free! The base section screws off (well it's actually the top of the coil head unscrewing from the chimney) to undo the tank and the coil heads get screwed straight into the base. Finally we have large dual cyclops with stoppers which once again moves with a really nice tolerance, a good, solid sub-ohm tank! ___________________________________________________________________ The Coils You receive the 2 Mesh coil heads in the GT range which are the GT Meshed coil head 0.18ohm rated between 50 and 85w and the updated GT4 Meshed coil head 0.15 rated between 50 and 75w. As well as the 2 included coil heads all the GT range is compatible which is quite extensive! ___________________________________________________________________ Gen S Mod Specs and Features: Dimensions: 93.5 x 53 x 27mm Display: 0.91' OLED screen Battery: 2x18650 (Not Included) Power Range: 5-220W Charge current : 2.5A Resistance Range: 0.03~5Ω All-new Axon chipset 2.5A fast charging system powerful 220W Power ECO mode and DIY mode Innovative PULSE mode and SMART TC mode Thread: 510 Colours: Matte Gray, Rose Gold, Midnight Blue, Cherry Pink and Lime Green. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Batteries The Gen accommodates dual 18650 batteries and we have the inclusion of a battery ribbon for easy removal. The side panel can be removed by getting your fingernail into the little notch on the base and once removed we can see it's secured by large magnets top and bottom. Once again battery orientation is marked Black on Black which i just don't like and with this being pointed out so often if you are going to add S to the title of a device giving the impression something is new then at least update it and address things like this, other than that no complaints. The panel fits in place very securely and on the device i received i have absolutely no play of any kind, good job! ___________________________________________________________________ The Display We have a real contradiction with the Gen being such a feature rich innovative device yet as a very basic Old School style screen which still appeals to many and i believe this is quite deliberate as it makes the whole device less overwhelming and quite easy to navigate. The screen is bright and sharp and the brightness can be adjusted. Top left we have a single battery bar (wish we had one for each battery) and also within the battery status bar we have the remaining charge given as a percentage. Underneath the battery bar we have the resistance and then below that the time of your vape. Central and taking up most of the display we have the wattage, temperature or voltage depending which mode you are in and then top right we have the mode. ___________________________________________________________________ Navigating The Gen S The Gen S is the usual 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off and once on 3 clicks of the fire button locks and unlocks the navigational and mode buttons but when locked the device will still fire. Holding down both the mode and fire buttons together brings up an information screen giving serial number and firmware version. The menu is very old school giving a row of icons which when you try to carry on scrolling past the last one displayed if there are any more in that section then the others appear on the screen, the last icon is always exit and also having a mode button the whole system is easy to navigate even if sounding complicated when i try to explain it. To enter the menu you can either long press the mode button or click it 3 times and it brings up the following options, Pulse mode, Power Eco, Smart TC, DIY Mode, System Set and Exit. Choosing either Pulse mode, Power Eco or Smart TC takes you to that working screen and i will go through these features later. Choosing DIY Mode brings up the following options Variable wattage, Variable Temperature, Variable Voltage, Custom Wattage Curve, Bypass, Super Player Mode and Exit. Curves, Variable Voltage and Bypass are all straightforward and Super player mode is a feature that Vaporesso have included for a while now where it allows you to fire down to 0.05ohm and something i really don't care for. Choosing Variable Wattage gives you the choice of Normal, Soft or Hard pre-heats and Variable Temperature first allows you to choose your wire type and then allows you to alter the TCR, set wattage for temp control and lock resistance. The Final option in the main menu is System Settings which allows you to reset your puff counter, set vape time allowed, adjust brightness, turn smart wattage on or off, flip the screen, turn automatic eco on or off, set device to default and finally bring up the same information screen that can be accessed with the mode and fire button together from the working screen. The device adjust in 0.1W increments up to 100W and then switches to 1W increments up to 220W, holding the navigational button down will adjust in 1W increments from 5W to 220W and at a speed of knots but it doesn't round robin. ___________________________________________________________________ The New Modes Well not actually new anymore as the Gen has been out a while but still worth another look. I do find the fact the device by default is in Pulse mode and the first tier of the menu system is the three new modes and to use the standard Wattage, Temperature modes etc are further within the menu system a little strange. I do understand why it's been done this way as Vaporesso are showing faith in these new features and trying to push them but i still think it should of been done the other way around. The more i use the Gen though and enjoy the device the less i see this as being any major issue! ___________________________________________________________________ Pulse Mode The idea of Pulse Mode is to give you more consistent power so instead of your initial fire which once it hits set wattage can dip in Pulse mode it's continuously firing every 0.02 seconds up to 500 times in one vape giving consistent power. Pulse Mode is the Gen's default mode! ___________________________________________________________________ Power Eco Mode One thing i have noticed with the Gen is i do have more efficient devices and the battery life although not bad is not the greatest although many reacted to my initial review saying they found battery life very good but i can only give my experience and after trying the new device my opinion hasn't changed. I initially thought it was just pulse mode but then i spent most of my time using Smart TC and again it was not friendly on the batteries so finally tried using the more standard modes and it just appears not to be very efficient. When in Power Eco Mode it optimises your settings despite that you are still setting the settings, if you are in other modes it will also ask if you want the device to use Eco Mode when the battery life gets down to 40%. Why when it sill uses your settings does it become so much more efficient and why not efficient in the first place? I can only go by my experience using the device which say's complete gimmick as i noticed no better battery life whatsoever. ___________________________________________________________________ Smart TC When using Smart TC and you first attach your atomizer it fires the atomizer for a micro second and scans the information. It recognises wire type and ohms extra and automatically gives the best TC settings for that coil. When using Pulse mode it also fires and scans the atomiser and if it's a TC coil asks if you want to use Smart TC, likewise if you have the device in Smart TC mode and the atomizer you attach doesn't have a TC compatible coil it will jump the device out of Smart TC and into Pulse Mode. I absolutely love this mode and as i have used so many versions of the NRG Tank and GT coil heads i have been using it the vast majority of time while testing the device with a couple of RTA's with SS builds. ___________________________________________________________________ Charging I don't ever personally recommend charging external batteries in a device but with Vaporesso claiming 2.5A charging which will fully charge the batteries in 60 minutes this needed testing especially as i get a much slower charge rate when testing the previous Gen i was sent. The results i found were very disappointing as it barely at any point of charging got much above 1.5A and the batteries in the device took about 2.5 hours to charge. Good feedback is given while charging though telling you the percentage charge and charge time remaining for each battery. Another disappointment which again goes back to the fact the impression is given this is an updated device when their is no change from the original is the fact still no Type C USB, come on Vaporesso this has become your new flagship device and it's 2020! (REALLY????) ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Gen S Kit To start with i will cover the NRG S tank as in the past i have used the different renditions of this tank and know the GT Core coil heads inside out and as i much prefer RTA's and love the smart TC mode on the Gen i mainly used the device with an SS build in this mode. The NRG-S is a really good solid sub-ohm tank with an extensive range of compatible coils and both included mesh coils give both above average flavour and longevity. The GT4 gave just slightly more restriction but the NRG S has good airflow adjustment so i actually manipulated the same restriction with both coils and vaped them both at 60w, that was with the GT4 two thirds open and the GT Meshed half open for the same flavoursome smooth vape. The tank comes apart with no dramas and both the airflow control ring and rotate open top-cap have really good tolerances, i particularly like the top-cap which is tight enough it's not going to open on it's own accord while sill being easy enough to rotate open when its time to fill. The star of the show is the Gen with many quoting "best mod of the year" last year and it was definitely in the running. I like the Pulse Mode idea and indeed it does give a very consistent vape with no drop in power but then the Omni chipset i always found did that in normal power mode so i did also compare to the normal variable wattage mode on the device and although this is not a con for the Pulse mode but more of a plus for the Axon chip in general i could tell absolutely no difference between pulse mode and normal wattage. The main con for the device is battery life giving below average vape time and having an Eco Mode sounds great in theory but i found it made little if any difference. After saying that i am by no means saying battery life is terrible and possibly being quite harsh due to finding so little to fault and many have not experienced below par battery life so maybe i just like using the device so much i am vaping more without realising it. Another con is the claimed charge rate and charge time, i thought it maybe a fault with my device but this is the second Gen i have used and got the same outcome, as mentioned in the review it charged at around 1.5A and took over 2.5 hours to charge which is miles away from what is claimed. All the usual modes worked great including curves and having variable voltage is another plus, i didn't use the normal TC but absolutely love the Smart TC mode which worked great for me and allows vapers to vape in TC without having to set anything. I also love the looks and feel of the device and it's lightweight allows it to be a good out and about device despite it's large size which is a con for me. It's central 510 position (most will love this) will allow up to 26mm atty's without overhang. All the buttons including the fire button are nice and clicky and it fires in an instant with great ramp up whichever mode you use. Finally the Gen is fully firmware upgradeable. ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Good build quality Grippy textured rubber finish Finish seems very durable Ergonomic despite size High powered 5 Colour options (New colours) Tank matches both colour and aesthetics of device Lightweight Old school, sharp bright display Easy to navigate Battery status shown both as a bar and as a percentage Mode Button Feature rich Variable Wattage, Voltage, TC, Bypass, SP Mode and Wattage Curve. Pulse Mode Power Eco Mode (not convinced) Smart TC (Loved using this mode) Performed excellently Battery panel fits very securely Battery Ribbon Up to 26mm atty's without overhang Firmware Upgradeable NRG S and S Mini are very good performing sub-ohm tanks 8ml Capacity (NRG S) Spare glass included (5ml NRG S) (2ml S Mini) Rotate open top-fill method 2 different GT mesh coil heads included Compatible with range of GT coil heads Cons Battery life below average ( what i am experiencing, many disagree) Power Eco Mode does little from what i experience to improve battery life Claimed Charge Rate and Charge time nowhere near what i experienced Large dual 18650 device Black on Black battery orientation (should of been addressed) Still no Type C USB (might actually get claimed charge rate if it had) No upgrades since original Gen leaves me scratching my head why now the Gen S (marketing shenanigans lol) I would once again like to thank Jessica from Vaporesso for supplying the GEN S 220W TC Kit With NRG-S Tank for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the 200w & 100W Maxus TC Kits from Freemax. Both kits were supplied free of charge for the purpose of this review by Tina from Freemax. Introduction I remember about 4 years ago when Freemax first came to the attention of the vaping world they released a pretty handsome looking Resin finish dual 18650 device but the performance of their sub-ohm tanks and coil technology took off with a life all of their own so for obvious reasons Freemax for years concentrated on becoming global leaders when it comes to tanks and mesh coil technology. Now that it seems they are that far ahead of the pack when it comes to their tanks and coils they have been able to start flexing their muscles in other directions and we have seen an avalanche of products from them in recent times which still incorporate their world beating coil heads at the forefront. Here we have the first full size mods for 4 years from Freemax, the Maxus 200w and 100W which come paired with their 2 latest premium sub-ohm tanks. The Maxus mods boast very user friendly interfaces, full suite of the most popular modes, Type C USB and real innovation when it comes to battery polarity. The Maxus 100W allows the accommodation of a 21700, 20700 or 18650 with supplied adaptor which can be fitted either way and the Maxus 200W is a dual 18650 device which will allow any battery configuration including just one battery to be used either way at a reduced max wattage of 80w. This is possibly the most innovation seen with mods for a considerable time, so let's crack on and give the Maxus 200w and 100w Kits a closer look! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Boxes Contents: Maxus 200W Kit: 5ml Standard Edition 1×Freemax Maxus 200W VW Mod 1×Freemax Maxus Pro 2 Tank Resin Edition(Freemax 904L M2 Mesh Coil 0.2ohm) 1×Extra Freemax 904L M1 Mesh Coil 0.15ohm 1×Extra Glass Tube 5ml 1×Extra O-ring 1×Type-C USB Cable 1×Warning Card 1×Warranty Card 1×User Manual 2ml TPD Edition 1×Freemax Maxus 200W VW Mod 1×Freemax M Pro 2 Tank Resin Edition(Freemax 904L M2 Mesh Coil 0.2ohm) 1×Extra Freemax 904L M1 Mesh Coil 0.15ohm 1×Extra Glass Tube 1×Extra O-ring 1×Type-C USB Cable 1×Warning Card 1×Warranty Card 1×User Manual Maxus 100W Kit: 5ml Standard Edition 1×Freemax Maxus 100W VW Mod 1×Freemax Fireluke 3 Tank Resin Edition (Freemax 904L X2 Mesh Coil 0.2ohm pre-installed) 1×Extra Freemax 904L X1 Mesh Coil 0.15ohm 1×Extra Glass Tube 5ml 1×Extra O-ring 1×Type-C USB Cable 1×Warning Card 1×Warranty Card 1×User Manual 2ml TPD Edition 1×Freemax Maxus 100W VW Mod 1×Freemax Fireluke 3 Tank Resin Edition (Freemax 904L X2 Mesh Coil 0.2ohm pre-installed) 1×Extra Freemax 904L X1 Mesh Coil 0.15ohm 1×Extra Glass Tube 1×Extra O-ring 1×Type-C USB Cable 1×Warning Card 1×Warranty Card 1×User Manual ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics Both Kits come packaged in a cardboard Box with outer cardboard sleeve with the device in the top layer and tank and other accessories in the lower layer with the Maxus 200W Kit and both device and tank in the upper layer with the Maxus 100W Kit. Both devices have a very old school style box form factor with the Maxus 100W being much more slender but both have bevelling so no sharp edges and curved sides to help with ergonomics. We have protruding square metal fire and navigational buttons and the most striking aesthetic feature is the Resin sections on the removable battery panel (i'm convinced they are Resin and not just stickers which is good to see). Covering both Kits in the same review while making sense as many things including displays and menu systems are identical on both devices does make it quite a long review so i will wrap up this section here and let the photos of both devices do the talking! ___________________________________________________________________ Maxus 200W Mod Specs and Features: Output Voltage: 0.7-8.4V Input Voltage: 3.3-4.2V (Single battery) / 6.6-8.4V (Dual battery) Output Wattage: 5-200W/100-315℃/200-600℉ Output Mode: Power/VPC/Bypass/TC-TI/TC-SS/TC-NI/TCR Resistance Range: 0.1-3ohm Battery: 18650×2 (SmartLoad Tech, Support Single/Dual Battery) Charger Specification: 5V/2A Size: L90.5×W52.5×H28.6mm Support Single/Dual 18650 Battery with the SmartLoad Tech Type-C USB port, 2A fast charging Multiple protections for safe vaping Multiple output modes and smart coil detection function Colour/Designs: Orange-Green, Red-Blue, Blue-Yellow, Black-Orange, Yellow-Black, Green-Red M Pro 2 Tank Specs and Features: Size: L59.85×D25mm Capacity: 5ml/2ml(TPD) Working Wattage: 40-110W Material: SS904L/Tea Fiber Cotton/SS/Resin Advanced COILTECH 4.0 for excellent flavor Military grade SS904L mesh and tea fiber cotton Upgraded top-fill mechanism without leakage Thread: 510 Drip Tip: 810 Colours: Green, Red, Blue, Yellow, Black, Orange ___________________________________________________________________ Maxus 100W Mod Specs and Features: Output Voltage: 0.7-7.5V Input Voltage: 3.3-4.2V Output Wattage: 5-100W/100--315℃/200--600℉ Output Mode: Power/VPC/Bypass/TC-TI/TC-SS/TC-NI/TCR Resistance Range: 0.1-3ohm Battery: 21700/20700/18650 (SmartLoad Tech - Load at Will) Charger Specification: 5V/2A Size: L90.2×W37.5×H28mm Compatible with 21700/20700/18650 battery with the SmartLoad Tech Type-C USB port, 2A fast charging and multiple protections Multiple protections for safe vaping Multiple output modes and smart coil detection function Colour/Designs: Blue-Green, Yellow-Blue, Orange-Black, Black-Red, Red-Yellow, Green-Orange Fireluke 3 Tank Specs and Features: Size: L49×D28.2mm(Standard Vertion) 49×25.5mm (TPD) Capacity: 3m/2ml(TPD) Coil: 904L X2 Mesh Coil 0.2ohm(pre-installed) 904L X1 Mesh Coil 0.15ohm Working Wattage: 20 -90W Material: SS904L /Tea Fiber Cotton/SS/Resin FM COILTECH 4.0 technology Upgraded Top-Fill Mechanism for easily refill 0.2ohm X2/0.15ohm X1 Mesh Coil for pure flavor Thread: 510 Drip Tip: 810 Colours: Blue, Yellow, Red, Black, Orange, Green ___________________________________________________________________ Fireluke 3 and M Pro 2 Tanks Overviews The first thing to point out their could be some confusion as the standard versions of the kit has the tanks named as the Maxluke and Maxus Pro tanks but they are the Fireluke 3 and M Pro 2 tanks just for some reason only known to Freemax given different names for the purpose of the standard kits. The M Pro 2 tank that comes with the Maxus 200 is quite a bit bigger than the Fireluke 3 and has a 5ml capacity (2ml TPD version) while the Fireluke 3 has smaller dimensions and has a standard 3ml capacity while the bubble glass brings the capacity to a M Pro 2 matching 5ml. Apart from the dimensions both tanks have a very similar design and look with a construction of intertwined Resin and Stainless Steel giving them an aesthetic wow factor in my opinion. Both tanks have a resin 810 up top and the same slide open fill method which features Freemax's new design incorporating 3 ball bearings for extra friction to prevent the tanks opening when not wanted. The design works great and if i have any issue it's that the top-cap doesn't slide open far enough in my opinion so it gets in the way of bigger bottles when filling, other than that you won't find better designed sub-ohm tanks! Both the Fireluke 3 and M Pro 2 tank coil heads use the latest Freemax Coiltech 4.0 technology which uses military grade SS904L Mesh and Tea Fiber cotton formula which comprises of 95% Tea Fiber Cotton and 5% Organic Cotton mix, they do however use a different coil family to each other. Included with the M Pro 2 tank in the Maxus 200w kit are the M1 Mesh Coil head 0.15ohm and the M2 Mesh coil head 0.2ohm. Coming with the Fireluke 3 tank in the Maxus 100W Kit is the X1 Mesh coil head 0.15ohm and the X2 Mesh coil head 0.2ohm. As well as the included coil heads there are other available options. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Battery/Batteries Both devices use Freemax's new SmartLoad Technology allowing batteries to be fitted in any orientation, so bang goes my go to con of poorly marked orientation! The Maxus 100W Mod accommodates a single 21700, 20700 or 18650 with the supplied adaptor which can be fitted in either orientation. When fitting a 21700 battery it was that tight a fit i had to force it in position so the panel would go on and when the battery ran out of charge it took me ages to get it out with the battery ribbon being no help at all so once i finally did get it out (damaging the wrap) i didn't risk a 21700 again and switched to an 18650. I informed Freemax and the good news is not only were they aware of the problem they have already altered the moulding so a 21700 will fit much easier so problem solved! The Maxus 200W accommodates dual 18650 batteries that can be put in any configuration and the device works fine, both positives up, both negatives up, one negative up and the other down, one positive up and the other down or doing either the Tango or Waltz it doesn't matter. Also the device will operate with just one battery installed (again orientation doesn't matter) at a reduced top wattage of 80W. This must be the most innovation seen for a long time and has been achieved rather than by the use of Diodes so seeing large voltage drops and loads of heat generated Freemax have used 14 separate high quality Mosfets with each one either combining or not to particular others depending on the battery configuration identified. Looking at the PCB everything is nicely spaced so heat is dissipated easily and no voltage drop of any real note, maybe the 3.2v cutoff with all the mosfets cause enough drop off to become 3.3v as stated in the specifications but the device while testing seems very efficient so no issues at all with battery life. Both battery panels snap into place via strong magnets but when testing for it there is slight side to side movement but i didn't notice it during use and again these samples that have been sent out are prototypes so the retail version may see no movement. ___________________________________________________________________ Display Both devices have very basic displays which simply give the information needed in a well laid out uncluttered fashion. Top left we have the mode and then top right we either have a single horizontal battery status bar on the Maxus 100W or Maxus 200W when only one battery is installed or two vertical battery status bars on the Maxus 200w with both batteries installed. We then have the Wattage, Temperature or Voltage depending which mode you are in. On the bottom half of the display we have top the puff count, then the resistance and then voltage when in Wattage (Power) mode. When in Bypass mode wattage is displayed instead and when in TC first we have the TCR value followed by wattage. ___________________________________________________________________ Operating The Maxus 100W and 200W Devices Both devices have the same user interface and functions with the Maxus 100W adjusting in 1W increments from 5W to 100W and the Maxus 200W adjusting again in 1W increments between 5W and 80W with one battery installed and 5W to 200W with both, neither device round robins! The devices are the usual 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off and once on the only combination button press feature is both navigational buttons together locks and unlocks those buttons but the device will still fire. Both devices have the same list driven user interface which is very simple to use. To enter that menu is three quick clicks of the fire button which brings up a list of options which are Mode, Set, Info and Exit. Exit obviously just takes you back to your previous working screen while Info brings up another list allowing you to check the status of each battery, software version and temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. Set is your extra settings which when selected brings up another list of options which are Timeout, Coil test, Puff, Time, Temp Unit, Reset and Exit which are all self explanatory. Finally Mode is all the working modes which when selected brings up a list of the following options, Power(wattage), VPC(curves), Bypass, TC-TI, TC-SS, TC-NI, TCR 1, 2, 3 (which are three TCR memory slots), that's it, all you need on a device yet very easy to navigate! The last thing to mention is when a new coil is detected or if using an RTA it is obviously the new resistance it's detecting the wattage does adjust to a safe limit so you don't fry your coil but unlike some devices that have this feature it doesn't actually adjusts to a suitable vaping wattage as it goes far too low, for example when detecting 0.20ohm it adjusts to just 20W, i'm quite neutral on this and still feel it's good that newer vapers won't fry their coils and would imagine a firmware upgrade will make the device adjust to a more realistic vaping wattage. ___________________________________________________________________ Protections: Low Resistance Protection Open Circuit Protection 10/s Timeout protection Over-charge Protection Over-discharge Protection Short Circuit Protection High Temperature Protection Low Voltage Protection ___________________________________________________________________ Charging As always i don't recommend charging your batteries in the device unless it's your only option but if you do i am pleased that both the Maxus 100W and 200W devices have Type C USB and a 2A charge rate, while also supporting pass-through. ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Maxus Kits And Thoughts! Both tanks are as good as it gets when it comes to Sub-ohm tanks with coils that give superior flavour and longevity and are Freemax's latest premium releases so loads of detailed reviews of each tank if not already out there will become readily available pretty much unanimously saying how awesome they are. The upgrades from their previous tanks is the use of Resin within the Stainless Steel construction (purely aesthetic) and the introduction of 3 ball bearings given more friction when sliding open so preventing the tanks opening in your pocket. As well as using the tanks i did over the last week stick both tanks in my pocket when out and about and no issues with them even part opening, that added tolerance the ball bearings give also adds a nice feel when opening. The tanks use different coils (although the same Freemax 4.0 coil technology) and the M Pro 2 is noticeably bigger but both have practically the same design and features and perform similar but i found the M Pro 2 was capable of giving much more air and also needed an extra 10W compared to a coil for the Fireluke 3 with the same ohm resistance, both give a really smooth draw. My only con for both tanks is the top-caps don't open far enough to avoid being an obstacle to larger bottles when filling, i found this to be worse with the Fireluke 3 tank! The Mods are fantastic and show the most innovation i can remember for a very long time. How big a deal being able to put your batteries in any which way you please will change from individual to individual but the most common complaint i hear is lack of Innovation so it needs praising when a manufacturer does something different else their is no encouragement. Now i am not that technically minded so being an honest person most soundbites and explaining on how Freemax has achieved their SmartLoad technology came from watching a Mooch Video where it's explained but i dumbed down my explanation because trying to sound as smart as Mooch when explaining it would of made me look a fool but i covered the basics. I can also confirm from using both devices there is absolutely no heat issue as the devices stay cool even when chain vaping and any voltage drop is comfortably compensated for in efficiency as battery life with both devices compared favourably to other single and dual battery devices i have used. I had that one issue with a 21700 battery fitting too tight in the Maxus 100W but Freemax have already addressed that issue but there are a few other cons although quite petty to me. First both battery panels do have slight movement which needs mentioning but i didn't notice it when in use and again Freemax might well address this before retail production. Also the 510 plate not being centred on the Maxus 200W seems copied from the Drag 2 and i just don't like, also on both devices the 510 plate is raised so you will get gaping with bigger tanks although for some reason i only really noticed it when using RTA's rather than the M Pro 2 and Fireluke 3. Tanks up to 26mm will fit very nicely on both devices while 28mm will hang over the bevelled edging but not the device it'self but that gaping will be much more noticeable. I don't find any of the cons for these devices deal breakers and they both performed flawlessly hitting set wattage instantly and giving a consistent vape whether i was using the supplied tanks, RDL RTA or even a MTL RTA right down at 12W. I love how simple the device is to navigate and the available mode options, when it comes to TC though as always i would check out a review that specifically covers that as i don't have the equipment to give accurate information. As always i don't recommend charging the battery/batteries in the device but if you do need to then at least these devices have Type C USB, 2A charging and supports pass-through. vaping products often get over-hyped, after all we are enthusiastic vapers and can get carried away but these two kits i can only see living up to the hype they will generate and becoming 2 of the best selling kits, very impressed, Kudos to Freemax!!! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Very well made devices and sub-ohm tanks Real resin used in panel sections and on tanks Due to nature of Resin all devices and tanks will be aesthetically unique Plenty of Colour/Design options SmartLoad technology, batteries can be fitted in any orientation. (Innovation) Maxus 200 can run off one battery Maxus 100 can accommodate 21700, 20700 or 18650 with supplied adaptor Very user friendly list driven interface Plenty of mode options Curves Bypass TC, plus 3 TCR memory slots (not tested) Excellent performance Worked 100% reliably Both included tanks are Excellent (Freemax's latest premium tanks) Latest Coiltech 4.0 technology with Tea Fiber formula Both tanks come with 2 different coil heads Both tanks come with a spare glass New Ball bearing system adds extra friction preventing tanks opening by accident Type C USB 2A charge rate Supports pass-through Firmware upgradeable Cons Top-cap on both tanks get in the way of larger bottles when filling (worse with Fireluke 3) 21700 battery fit too tight in Maxus 100W (Freemax have now altered the moulding) Slight movement of battery panels (both devices) Raised 510 courses gaping (more noticeable with atty's larger than 24mm) 510 not centre mounted on Maxus 200W I would once again like to thank Tina from Freemax for supplying both Maxus kits for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the Classic One Pod Kit by Coolvapor, The Classic One Pod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Sacowin, coolvapor's marketing company who also promote Ultroner, Dejavu and SXK products. Introduction The Classic One is an Auto Draw Retro Pod System which while is going back to a couple of years ago when most pod devices were simple direct output affairs, the "Retro" is as much do to with it's retro look. The Classic one as hinted at is a simple direct output device which houses refillable pods. The 1.6ohm coil in the pod is not replaceable and the device has 3 tier battery status indication. With it's weight i'm guessing at a Zinc Alloy construction and it comes with either Silver, Brass or copper finishes, let's give it a look! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 X Pod Device (Including Installed Pod) 1 X Refill Pod 1 X USB Charging Cable 1 X User Manual (actually 2 sided card) 1 X Warranty Card ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Classic One comes really nicely packaged in Retro style design presentation box, a really nice job has been done. I received the Brass version (also marketed as Brown Copper), the options are Silver, Brass or Copper. We have a panel front and back with Blue and White Retro design which wouldn't look out of place as the wallpaper or carpet design in some grand palace. The main chassis is metal and in the colour of choice, for such a small portable device it has quite a bit of weight to it. Towards the bottom on the front we have an LED for battery status and protections indications and down one edge a micro USB port for charging. The device can't be stood up due to a loop on the base which allows a lanyard to be fitted although one isn't provided, up top the tinted pod with duck billed style mouthpiece is transparent enough to give good visibility of any e-liquid inside. The device slips into any pocket and gives a good stealth like vape being swallowed up by the hand. ___________________________________________________________________ Classic One Specs and Features: Dimensions: 98mm*25.3mm*18.1mm Weight: 140g Pod Capacity: 2ml Pod Type: Refillable, Coil non-replaceable Coil Resistance: 1.6ohm Battery Capacity: 500mAh Output Voltage: 3.3v - 4.2v Static Current: Under 50uA Charge Rate: 5V/0.5A Charge Time: 1 Hour Claimed: 600 puffs single charge pod Deice Design: Retro Look Colours: Silver, Brass, Copper ___________________________________________________________________ The Pod Two pods are included which both house a fixed 1.6ohm coil so the coil can't be replaced but the pod is refillable. The pod has a comfortable duck billed style mouthpiece which is part of the same moulding as the pod. The pod is tinted but perfectly transparent so i had no issues seeing the e-liquid level at all times. Looking at the base of the pod we have the two contacts and two round magnets, central is a small Air hole for airflow, to one side we have the opening which will line up with the membrane switch inside the pod's bay. To the opposite side on the base we have a Silicone bung with side flap which is easy to lift to pull the bung free (the silicone piece stays attached to the pod). A weird shaped fill port is revealed which has a rounded section to one side which will allow filling with a Gorilla nozzle but to one side the hole is extended to allow air to escape which is well thought out. I prefer to be able to fill pods without removing them from the device but had no issues filling quickly and mess free! The capacity of the pod is a good 2ml for the purpose of TPD regulations (2.2ml Sssshhh). ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Pod Looking into the pod's bay we can see the pair of Gold plated, spring loaded contacts and to one side the membrane switch. Above and below the contacts we have a metallic strip for the pod's magnets to attach to. The pod fit's securely enough as in it won't come out other than with a tug but it does have movement including while in use! ___________________________________________________________________ Operating The Classic One The Classic One is a simple direct output, draw activated device without a physical button so the device is always on standby just waiting for a draw to be taken. When first inserting the pod the LED light cycles through Green, Blue, Red and when removing the LED flashes Red 3 times. When taking a vape the LED lights up to show battery status indication and stays on for 1 second after you stop your draw, furthermore so you don't struggle to check the battery status after a further 2 seconds the light comes back on for 2 seconds giving a less rushed chance to check, i like this! It only gives the indications as High, Medium and Low battery power levels which are shown by the LED lighting Green, Blue or Red but the indications seem well spaced out so if not the following will be very similar: Green = 70% - 100% Blue = 30% - 70% Red = 0% - 30% (Educated guess from using the device) The device also has multiple safety protections which are indicated by various flashes of the LED. ___________________________________________________________________ Protections: Over-charge Protection Over-discharge Protection Short Circuit Protection Over-load Protection ___________________________________________________________________ Charging The device is charged via the micro USB port on the side of the device using the supplied cable. While charging the LED pulses Blue up to 90% charge and then turns solid Green for the remaining 10% before turning off once fully charged. The 500mAh battery charges at 5V/0.5A which stays true to the Retro feel as this is the charge rate we use to get often on these type of devices but then i suppose a 500mAh battery doesn't need to charge super quick. The device charges in 1 hour which would be much more tolerable if it supported pass-through, but it doesn't so seems quite a long wait. ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Classic One And Thoughts! There is nothing "retro" about the draw activation and no need to suck the life out of the mouthpiece as the switch is very responsive and reliable, very impressed with the switch! The device isn't going to be for everyone with even pod systems getting ever more sophisticated but i still believe one of the best options for a new vapor to give up the stinkies is a simple pod device giving an authentic cigarette pull which is a draw the vast majority of the most recent pod and AIO devices lack but that's exactly what the Classic One provides, the perfect draw for most new vapers and even for a stealth out and about convenient back up for MTL vapers. There are some cons though which firstly is the pod does have a bit of sidewards movement which isn't terrible but just knowing the movements there is as annoying as the slight movement it actually gives. With the whole pod protruding outside the device there is no issues seeing the juice level but the pod needs removing to fill which isn't something that i like but it does fill quickly and mess free. The device being direct output does decrease in power as the battery weakens but with a 1.6ohm coil this weakening of the vape is so gradual (11w full battery, 7w battery at 3.3v) it doesn't effect the vape quality experienced especially as this is well suited for low wattage vaping with high mg and nic salts e-liquids. With it being a 1.6ohm coil i first tried 50/50 20mg nic salts and it worked great but then did try to see how it would fair with lower mg 70vg juice and it wicked absolutely fine. The flavour from the pod didn't rock my world but it's decent enough and much better than the flavour i use to experience back in the day when i was giving up the stinkies so new vapers and even as an out and about device for MTL vapers most will find the flavour comfortably acceptable. Longevity though surprised as i got 8 refills of decent flavour before i felt it started to mute. The 500mAh battery isn't great life if this is your only device and you vape moderately or a lot but with the 1.6ohm coil it gave better life than expected and for someone taking the occasional high mg draw it will last the best part of a day, Coolvapor claim 600 puffs but how they come to that as every draw is going to be a different length of time to be honest i think they just pulled a figure out of the sky! The upside to the battery being 500mAh is despite it only having a 0.5A charge rate it does fully charge in an hour although i wished it also pass-through. Finally the battery status indications are nicely spaced out and fit for purpose and i really like how after a pause the LED comes on for 2 second to check the status. Finally for a simple pod device the build quality and presentation of the product is first rate and i love both the Retro design and antique metal finishes. ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Very Good build quality Has some reassuring weight to it (metal construction) very well packaged and presented Nice Retro design 3 Different antique metal finishes Small stealthy device Clear visibility of e-liquid Draw activated Responsive and reliable switch Simple device to use (just vape) Authentic MTL Cigarette type draw Comfortable mouthpiece Fills quick and mess free Decent flavour and longevity Fit for purpose 3 tier battery status indications Delayed 2 second LED status alert to make it easy to check Multiple protections and LED alerts given Loop for Lanyard if that's your thing 2 Included pods Charges in just one hour (despite slow charge rate) Charging Indications given Cons Need to remove pod to fill Slight side to side movement of pod 500mAh battery, not the biggest (better than it sounds with 1.6ohm coil) Direct Output, Vape decreases along with power (with 1.6ohm coil very gradual) Slow charge rate (although one hour to charge will be a pro but that's only possible because of low battery capacity) Doesn't support pass-through I would once again like to thank both Sacowin and Coolvapor for supplying the Classic One Retro Pod Kit for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the DRAG X 18650 Mod Pod Kit from Voopoo. The VOOPOO DRAG X 18650 Mod Pod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ella from Sourcemore. Introduction The Pod Mod revolution is entering the end game as they become Mod Pod's, i think the switching of the words is based on the fact a 510 adaptor will (but as far as i know isn't yet) become available so normal atty's can be used (but then i have adaptors for half my Pod Mods so nothing new). I don't have the best relationship with Voopoo but that has nothing to do with how i found the device or what i put in this review which will be solely based on my experience using the Kit. When it comes to Pod Mods Voopoo saved the use of their premium brand name until coming out with a product they feel worthy of it and here we are with two simultaneous releases the Drag X and Drag S which i don't have but is an in-built battery version. The Drag X has a luxury build quality and under the hood is the GENE.TT Chip giving incredible fire speed and instant ramp up. The device like many of the Pod Mods is quite a simple Wattage only device which has Smart mode and RBA mode which can also be used just to override the restrictions imposed by Smart Mode plus the Blue screen is just so much nicer. The other main feature and marketing direction is around the "Original Score Ranking Mode", which was going to give me the opportunity for a rant but although mentioned during the review as many of the devices with this "childish" feature will still be in the market place it does appear Voopoo have realised what an own goal it was so Kudos for that. My new version has an entirely new display and thankfully the Score feature has been sent to a Kindergarten for the 3 year old's to play with in the sand pit, so let's check out the Drag X! Disclaimer: Although i said the Drag S is an in-built battery version of the Drag X don't read this review and assume the Drag S is identical in it's operation features. Their are a couple of function differences, it has a different top wattage, has an Auto draw option and comes with different coil heads so if the Drag S interests you source reviews for that device. ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1×DRAG X Device 1×DRAG X Replacement Pod(4.5ml/2ml TPD Edition) 1×PnP-VM6 0.15ohm 1×PnP-VM1 0.3ohm 1×User Manual 1×Type-C Cable ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Drag X comes in cardboard packaging and even has a ribbon which works like a battery ribbon to lift the device with attached pod out of it's compartment. The device is quite heavy and has a Zinc Alloy construction and padded Leather Spine with "DRAG" embossed into it. All versions come with a Gunmetal colour frame which borrows it's looks from the full sized drag with the Colour of the Spine's Leather being different depending on which option you choose. I received the Galaxy Blue version, the options are Carbon Fiber, Classic, Retro, Mashup, Chestnut, Marsala or Galaxy Blue. The pod including mouthpiece is one single moulding, protrudes almost entirely out the top of the device and is as good as clear for the purpose of seeing your e-liquid. On the face we have a Round concave fire button top then central colour screen, below the screen lined up vertically we have smaller round navigational buttons followed by a Type C USB port. The rounded form factor, padded spine and concave fire button makes this ergonomically sound, feeling comfortable in the hand and in use! ___________________________________________________________________ Drag X Specs and Features: Size: 95×32.5×28mm Power Range: 5-80W Capacity: 4.5ml/2ml TPD Edition Resistance Range: 0.1-3.0ohm Output Voltage: 3.2-4.2V Battery: Single 18650 external battery Material: Zinc Alloy +PCTG Standard Coils: PnP-VM6 / PnP-VM1 Compatible Coils: All PnP coil range New Generation GENE.TT Chip 0.001s Extreme Ignition Innovative Infinite Airflow System Original SCORE Ranking Mode 5-80W Adjustable Power Type C USB Colours: Carbon Fiber, Classic, Retro, Mashup, Chestnut, Marsala, Galaxy Blue ___________________________________________________________________ The Pod The Pod for the Drag X is rounded and one complete, as good as clear moulding including mouthpiece. Most of the pod protrudes out of the device for good visibility of your juice so no issues there. Looking at it's circular base we have 3 evenly placed strong magnets and a silicone bung kept attached with a metal stud. The bung has a flap which is easy to lift to pull the bung out revealing a very generous fill port plenty big enough for a quick, mess free fill. The coil head just gets press fitted into the pod as is the case with most of these pod mod pods! ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Pod The Pod Bay looks quite different to other bays i have seen. The bottom of the bay only has the round central section visible with the rest of the floor which leads to the airflow slots being obscured by the perimeter having an upper metallic shelve for the pod magnets to attract too. Looking at the bottom of the bay we have a raised central positive and outer raised negative spring loaded contacts which look to have a silicone seal. The pod snaps into place and fits very securely, the dual negatives and metallic surround shelf design means the pod can be fitted without it needing to be lined up a certain way, good design! ___________________________________________________________________ The Coils Included is 2 different coil heads none of which are pre-installed and both part of the Voopoo PnP range. The 2 included coil heads are the PnP VM1 0.3ohm mesh coil head rated between 32 - 40w and the other included coil head is the PnP VM6 0.15ohm mesh coil head rated between 60 - 80w. The Drag X is compatible with the entire Voopoo PnP range which is quite extensive! ___________________________________________________________________ The Airflow The air enters the coil head via it's base and of course the bore of the coil head it'self has some bearing on the draw but the Drag X does have quite a neat system to control how much air gets to the base of the coil head. On each side of the device we have airflow slots with metallic plates underneath that can slide to close down the openings. The plates are controlled by also having a slot above the spine with adjustment lever. The lever to the far left of the slot is the airflow fully closed and as it is moved to the right the plates slide open until the lever to the far right is fully open. I love the idea and execution apart from the lever although not as crude is like a nail head sticking out which both catches on clothing and can come quite sharp, really wish the idea was kept but a lower profile broader lever was installed. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Battery A single 18650 battery get's fitted via the hatch door on the base of the device. Just slide the door forward and lift up, positive is clearly labelled at the bottom of the tube but there is no marking on the underside of the door, this needs a clear negative marking please Voopoo! When the door is shut we have no movement or battery rattle whatsoever, a really nice solid door! ___________________________________________________________________ The Display This is where my device will differ to earlier reviews as it now as a new display. The Display is Vibrant and has either Red accents if in Smart mode or Blue if in RBA mode. Top left we have "SMART" or "RBA" depending which mode you are in and top right we have the battery status bar. Then we have the set wattage with either an open or shut Green padlock icon to it's upper right and the unit "W" to it's lower right. Underneath the wattage to the left we have resistance and to the right voltage. The bottom half of the screen within rectangular accented sections we have vape duration and puff count information. In the upper section we have a vape duration progress bar graph much like a graphic equaliser in appearance and below the vape duration of your last puff given as a digital figure. The lower section gives both your current day puff count and overall puff total. ___________________________________________________________________ "Original Score Ranking Mode" My newer production version thankfully doesn't have this childish and pointless feature, it gives rankings dependant on puffs which are called achievements. What were "Voopoo" thinking, they just can't seem to control their urge to market towards the young which does the vaping industry no favours! Mine still has both a daily and overall puff counter plus a 14 day puff monitoring system for those that do find monitoring their puffs useful, they don't need to be Bronze level or ranked as Iron or Platinum, thanks. ___________________________________________________________________ Operating The Device The Drag X is quite a simple device to use with just two modes which includes a smart wattage option. The device is the usual 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off and it does boot up rather slowly compared to other pod mods i have tested. Once on, fire and up together locks and unlocks the whole device so while locked the device will not fire, personally i prefer an option to just lock the navigational buttons but the Drag X lacks that option. Other combination button press features are fire and down together resets your puff counter, both navigational buttons and fire together allows the time to be set and both navigational buttons pressed together displays the 14 day puff monitoring graph. Three quick presses of the fire button changes between "Smart" and "RBA" modes. When in "Smart" mode the device detects the resistance of the coil and limits the wattage to that coil heads upper recommendation, there is no lower limit. "RBA" mode really is just standard variable wattage allowing to adjust right up to the maximum 80w whatever the resistance is. I was at the lower recommendations of the coil heads wattage range so what mode i was in really made no difference but the accents are Red in "Smart" mode and despite being a Forest fan much preferring Blue i had the device in "RBA" mode at all times! The only other thing that needs mentioning is the wattage adjusts in 1w increments which i like because this really isn't suited to MTL style vaping despite there being a couple of MTL coil heads and an RBA available. As you would expect the Drag X has multiple safety protections, a message is displayed on the screen if one kicks in! ___________________________________________________________________ Protections: Overtime Protection Short Circuit Protection Overcharge Protection Max Power Protection Over-current Protection Temperature Protection Over-Discharge Protection Reverse Polarity Protection ___________________________________________________________________ Charging As ever i only recommend charging in the device if it's your only option but if you do i am pleased the device both has Type C USB and the port is on the face of the device so it can charge standing upright. No charge rate is given so i did charge the battery using the port and was quite disappointed that despite Voopoo's marketing hinting at quick charge it actually isn't taking full advantage of having Type C and is only 1.5A max. It took my 2600mAh battery 2 hours each time i charged in the device, my maths makes that an average charge rate of 1.3A. While charging good feedback is given in the form of both a battery charging progress bar and the charge given as a percentage, the device doesn't support pass-through. ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Drag X Kit And Thoughts! I will get all the negatives out the way first which to start with is the Score feature which although thankfully mine doesn't have there will still be plenty with the feature in the supply chain, what were Voopoo thinking especially with their past reputation? Next is the airflow lever which is like a nail head sticking out, i get it caught on my pocket which also courses it to adjust and it is quite sharp, not lethal granted but feel they could of done a better job. Also most will want to know how this behaves in regards to any leaking and i tested especially for this. The bottom of the airflow slots and even the lever slot are lined up with the floor of the bay and you don't get any pooling of liquid in the bay, if any leaking occurs it comes out all three slots. I found if the device is used moderately no leaking occurred, so if you are not a chain vaper you shouldn't have any issue but with the e-liquid getting hot through chain vaping then liquid did start escaping through the slots and with this happening if i carried on vaping, what a mess, e-liquid everywhere! I also felt charging could be quicker as i found it charged at an average of 1.3A so a 1.5A max charge rate which is disappointing but at least it has Type C, it also doesn't support pass-through but charging feedback is good. Needing to remove the pod to fill is another con but far from a deal breaker and overall i like how quick and mess free it fills, the great visibility of the juice inside and how securely it fits in the bay. Despite my misgivings about the airflow control lever i actually like the design in general and it adjusts to give a good range of SRDL, RDL and loose MTL draws. Indeed it will close down for a tighter draw and there are a couple of MTL coil heads available but as it gets tighter the airflow gets turbulent unlike the smooth more open draws it gives so really not for MTL vapers. The overall look, build quality and ergonomics of the device i love and in my opinion it goes to the top of the Pod Mod charts in that regard. I found the supplied coil heads gave above average flavour but not really close to the Freemax Autopod50 coils, but still very good and quite an extensive range are available. I also found the two coil heads included gave plenty of warmth in fact i found i preferred the 0.3ohm coil at just 25w and the 0.15ohm coil head at 50w both under their recommendations. The biggest pro for the device other than it's build quality and looks is it's performance giving a fantastic reliable vape. I'm sure the fire button has an eye and can see my finger approaching it fires that quickly and i also noticed a spike in power for the first 0.5 seconds before giving a stable vape at set wattage, this spike along with the insanely quick firing response gives the effect (i know many don't like the phrase but i'm going to use it anyway) of hitting hard which is what many a vaper looks for in a device, i found the Gene chip slightly tamed with the Drag 2 but it's back kicking ***! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Compared with other pod mods best build quality to date Really nice Leather spine colour options Portable, ergonomic Quite heavy but in a reassuring quality made way Excellent visibility of e-liquid inside the pod Quick and mess free filling Pod fits very securely No leaking if vaping moderately Excellent airflow control system (see cons about lever) Daily and overall puff counters 14 day puff monitoring system Smart and RBA wattage modes Adjusts in 1w increments Sharp, bright, colour display Fires insanely quickly Instant ramp up (boost spike first 0.5seconds) Excellent performance and reliability during testing Above average flavour (comparable to other pod mods) Smooth airflow across SRDL, RDL and MTL draws Compatible with entire extensive Voopoo PnP range of coil heads Accommodates 18650 battery Solid battery door, no movement or battery rattle Type C USB Good charging feedback given Firmware upgradeable Cons Immature Score achievement feature (not on newer versions) Airflow adjustment lever sticks out like a nail head Will leak if chain vaping Quite slow charge rate especially for Type C Need to remove pod to fill Slow to boot up Can't lock just navigational buttons Doesn't support pass-through No battery orientation marking on underside of door I would once again like to thank Ella from Sourcemore for supplying the VOOPOO DRAG X 18650 Mod Pod Kit for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the GTX One 40W VW Kit with GTX Tank 18 from vaporesso. The GTX One 40W VW Kit with GTX Tank 18 was supplied for the purpose of this review by Jessica from Vaporesso. Introduction The GTX One is a classic starter kit comprising of a simple power only 40W mod and MTL/RDL Tank, giving a real alternative to the pod/AIO devices that have flooded the market. Coming in 6 colours and featuring Variable wattage, Smart wattage and Variable Voltage modes but no TC or bells and whistles features the device is very Old School and comes with a similar old school style Tank with modern design, let's check this little kit out! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x GTX ONE MOD 1 x GTX TANK 18 (3ml) (2ml TPD) 1 x GTX 0.8Ω MESH Coil (Pre-installed) 1 x GTX 1.2Ω MESH Coil (In Box) 4 x O-ring 1 x Glass Tube(2ml) 1 x Type-C USB Cable 1 x User Manual 1 x Warranty Card ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The GTX One Kit came in typical Vaporesso style cardboard packaging with tank and device separate. I received the Black version which comes with a Black Tank, the options are Black, Silver, Red, Blue, Green or Pink, all versions come with either a Black or silver tank depending on the colour of choice. The device is quite narrow giving it a slim appearance and has an anti skid, anti scratch finish to it's sides and curved spine. The top and face is metallic and on mine both Gunmetal and a fingerprint magnet, looking at the pictures of the different colour versions the metallic parts are either Silver, black or Gunmetal depending on the colour of the anti skid finish. We have a bit of branding on one side and the "Vaporesso" logo as usual on the bottom of the spine plus Safety stamps on the base with some venting but nothing too much giving it a classic plain look. On the face of the device we have a round metal fire button top and towards the bottom lined up vertically smaller round navigational buttons. Underneath the fire button we have a narrow but elongated screen and finally a type C USB port right at the bottom on the face. Up top we have a small Stainless Steel 510 plate which sits almost flush, the 510 is Gold plated and spring loaded. The device isn't heavy or super light for it's small size and has an ergonomic form factor, also the anti skid finish to it's sides and spine along with a grippy surface to the face of the fire button makes this feel great in the hand! ___________________________________________________________________ GTX Tank 18 Specs and Features: Tank Capacity: 3ml (2ml TPD) Height: 48.65mm (including drip-tip) Diameter with 3ml glass: 22mm Diameter with 2ml glass: 19.29mm Compatible with GTX coils Improved flavor production for MTL/restricted DTL vaping Bottom airflow control Pull & Push coil replacement Top filling system Thread: 510 Colour: Black, Silver ___________________________________________________________________ GTX Tank 18 overview The GTX Tank 18 gets it's name from accommodating the GTX range of coils and being 18mm in diameter at it's base, although the airflow control ring then tapers out to just over 19mm and with the 3ml bubble glass installed it's 22mm at it's widest point. The tank is advertised as a MTL/RDL tank which is accurate as it's an old school MTL stock coil tank with a series of 5 small airflow holes beneath the slot on the bottom airflow control ring which can be adjusted to how many of the 5 holes you want in use which gives anything from a cigarette type draw but indeed fully open it gives a decent restricted lung hit and coils that suit that style are available. Up top we have a MTL style delrin drip-tip which has a standard 510 fitting so you can use alternatives if you prefer and the top-cap screws off to reveal a wide open glass to fill as was once common before fill ports became the norm. My only con for the tank isn't the fill method but that with top-caps these days that can be removed in an instant this has quite long threading. The glass fits over a thick o-ring to the bottom of the tank and seals against an o-ring which is installed within the top-cap, we have central threading to secure the top-cap via threading on the chimney section. The base section with airflow control unscrews from the tank to reveal we have a cradle for plug n play coils to be press fitted into. The GTX coil head just gets press fitted into place then the base section can be screwed back on to secure everything. ___________________________________________________________________ The Coils The GTX Tank 18 accommodates the same GTX range of coils that Vaporesso have been using for their pod mod range so a big plus for cross compatibility and it also meant before testing this device i was already familiar with all 4 available coils. Pre-installed is the 0.8ohm mesh coil head which is rated between 12 - 20w, also included is the 1.2ohm mesh coil head recommended between 7 - 11w. The other available coil heads are the 0.6ohm mesh rated between 20-30w and finally the 1.2ohm regular coil head rated between 8 - 12w. ___________________________________________________________________ GTX One Specs and Features: Dimensions: 22.7*29.3*83.6mm Battery Capacity: 2000mAh (in-built) Charging: Type-C, 2A Display: 0.69'' OLED Screen Output Power: 5-40W Output Voltage: 0 - 4V Resistance range: 0.15 - 5ohm Anti-skid, anti-scratch finish Thread: 510 Colours: Black, Silver, Red, Blue, Green, Pink ___________________________________________________________________ The Display The display is real old school and reminds me of devices like the early iStick's for example which needs the device to be on it's side to be read properly, but the style still suits more simple devices to this day and vapers are still fond of the no fuss, all you really need information showing type of display. The display is bright and sharp and although differs slightly in Variable voltage mode i will describe the default working screen. On the left of the display we have the resistance top and duration of your last puff bottom. To the right of the display we have the battery status bar top and the mode bottom, the entire central area of the display shows your current wattage. ___________________________________________________________________ Operating The GTX One The device is the usual 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off and once on 3 quick clicks of the fire button locks and unlocks the navigational buttons but the device still fires. Fire and up together flips the screen and fire and down gives firmware information, finally up and down together enters the modes menu. The modes menu allows you to use the navigational buttons to move between the different mode options and fire selects. The options are Smart Wattage, Variable Wattage, Variable Voltage, Default and Exit. Exit obviously takes you back to the working screen you were using before entering the menu and default is quite pointless as it's just Variable Wattage which we already have an option for. Variable Wattage is the main default mode which allows the adjustment of wattage in point 1 increments with single presses or one watt increments when holding a navigational button down, it adjusts from 5 - 40w. Smart Wattage is just Variable Wattage but when set on the device will adjust to a suitable wattage when a new coil is detected (it will be a value around the middle of it's wattage recommendation) but then the wattage can still be adjusted between 5 - 40w per usual. Finally Variable Voltage allows the voltage to be adjusted in point 1 increment from 0 - 4V, when in this mode Voltage is displayed instead of Wattage on the main working screen. The device has all the usual protections and a message is displayed on the screen if one kicks in! ___________________________________________________________________ Protections Overtime Protection Overheat Protection Short Circuit Protection USB Input Protection No Load Protection Overcharging Protection Resistance Protection ___________________________________________________________________ Charging The GTX One comes with both a Type C port and 2A charge rate which means the 2000mAh battery charges in about an hour and also supports pass-through, Full marks! ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Kit And Thoughts! I must admit being such a simple device and already using all the coil options many times i didn't test this as long as i usually do, it really had no skeletons in the closet and is just a very good starter kit option, better than most pods/AIO devices in my opinion as this gave an authentic cigarette type draw with airflow closed down to 2 holes with the two 1.2ohm coil heads or one hole with the 0.6 and 0.8 coil heads. Both tank and Mod also allows the vaper to grow and see what direction their vaping might take. The GTX coils all give decent enough flavour and are easily par when it comes to longevity and the available range not only allows the tank to start as a MTL option with a cigarette type pull but allows the vaper to experiment with a restricted lung hit with either the 0.6 or 0.8 coil heads installed. I can see why the 0.8ohm coil head was included as this really is a Jack of all trades working pretty well when using either MTL or restricted direct lung but i much prefer the regular 1.2ohm coil head for MTL and wish that was included rather than the mesh, there is nothing wrong with the 1.2ohm mesh coil it's just a preference thing. Filling is quite long winded but other than that it's a nice old school tank yet with a modern look which of course can pop on top of other devices if you wish. The GTX One is a cracking simple device for a new vaper but many long established low wattage vapers might prefer this as an out and about simple device rather than a pod mod for example. Apart from the metallic sections being fingerprint magnets i am judging the mod on it's merits as a first starter device so cons are pretty much none existent. Having an in-built battery, only being a 40w device and having no TC really are not cons on the premise in which i am judging the device. Like the tank of course it can be used independently with little MTL tanks or low wattage single coil RTA's with anything up to 22mm looking good up top. The device is so easy to use, ergonomic, small and comfortable in the hand. 2000mAh is pretty good battery capacity for a low wattage device and having both Type C USB and a 2A charge rate allowing a complete charge in an hour while supporting pass-through is excellent! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Very good build quality Ergonomic, portable design Nice weight Anti skid, anti scratch finish 6 Colour options Comes with GTX Tank 18 Old school MTL tank that also allows for RDL Compatible with GTX range of coil heads Coil cross compatibility from Vaporesso Pod Mod devices O.8ohm & 1.2ohm mesh coil heads included Spare glass Plug and Play coils Decent flavour and longevity Simple device to use Both tank and device can be used independently Variable wattage and voltage modes Smart Wattage Type C USB with 2A charge rate Supports pass-through Cons Long winded filling tank Wish 1.2ohm regular coil head was included (subjective) Metallic parts attract fingerprints No puff counter I would once again like to thank Jessica from Vaporesso for supplying the GTX One 40W VW Kit with GTX Tank 18 for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the Unico Pod Kit from Univapo. The Unico Pod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Rebecca from Univapo. Introduction This is where on this occasion i need to be introduced to Univapo as they have passed me by but on hearing the Unico was being sent i did a bit of research to find they have actually been around a good while and have released some very well received products in the past. The Unico is a pod mod much in the same style as the RPM40 and Vinci etc but i wasn't just pleasantly surprised when testing it but shocked at how good it was and the superior features it has over these more hyped devices. We have dual PCB protection, full view of your liquid inside the pod, side-fill which doesn't require the removal of the pod, adjustable airflow that actually works great (it gives anything from a semi-restricted draw with wide open airflow with one of the DL coil heads right down to a cigarette type pull with one of the MTL coils), good range of available coils and get the drum roll going! I haven't had a drop of leakage!!! Coming in 7 Colour/design options the Unico might just be the pod mod you should of got, let's check it out! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 Unico Device 1 Replaceable cartridge (pre-installed) 2 Replaceable evaporators 0.3 / 0.6Ω (one pre-installed) 1 lanyard 1 User Manual 1 Micro USB Cable 1 Warranty card ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Unico came in cardboard sleeved packaging with the device with installed pod on the upper level within it's own compartment and all included accessories in the bottom. I received the Gold version, the options are Red, Gold, Darkred, Camouflage, Line, Ink or Carbonfiber. Up top we have the protruding rounded pod with a Delrin arch that goes from just above the fill port at the front over the top to meet the device at the rear, we also have a central drip tip which is part of the same moulding. I will briefly describe the device leaving much to the photos starting with the face of the device has a Black panel which houses a protruding square fire button top, rectangular protruding navigational buttons bottom and a large colour screen central, below the panel is the micro USB port. Both sides have a swirl effect Golden pattern and we have a Gold panel at the rear which actually has carbon fiber effect. The sides are rounded very much like a tubular device with flattened face and rear given it a different form factor over the other very squared form factors of most of these style of devices. There is no rattle from the device although the buttons are plastic and have quite a cheap feel but this is out of character to the rest of the device and pod which is extremely well made. The Unico with it's Aluminium frame is slightly lighter than it's competitors and with rounded sides has an ergonomic advantage! Just to point out i described mine but there is some really nice side panels on some of the colour choices including leather or leather effect done very well (not sure which), they look very nice! ___________________________________________________________________ Unico Specs and Features: Dimensions: 106 x 27.6 x 27.35mm Case material: plastic + Aluminium Power: built-in 1500mAh Available Coil heads: Mesh: 0.3ohm 30 - 43w, 0.6ohm 18 - 25w Regular: 0.8ohm 17 - 20w. 1.2ohm 9 - 13w Output power: 5 – 49W Voltage range: 0.0 – 4.2V Supported resistance: 0.3 – 2.0Ω Protection: against low / high resistance, from overheating, from short circuit, from overcharging / over-discharge Connector type: magnetic Colour Screen: 0.96" Micro USB port 1A charge rate Colours: Red, Gold, Darkred, Camouflage, Line, Ink, Carbonfiber ___________________________________________________________________ The Pod The pod i really like, it has an aesthetically pleasing rounded shape and is smoked but lightly, so perfectly transparent. As mentioned earlier we have a delrin arched roof with integrated drip tip which leaves the rounded sides of the pod to give clear visibility of your juice level as only the base section of the pod sit's in the device. We have a silicone strip which sits either on the face or rear depending which way round you install the pod which allows filling without the removal of the pod. The silicone strip lifts from it's left edge and stays attached on the right revealing a large enough fill port for air to escape with inserted nozzle for a quick, mess free fill. Looking at the base we have a magnet to each corner and an opening with threading for the coil head with base assembly to screw into, the standard pod capacity is 4ml while the TPD version is 2ml. ___________________________________________________________________ Available Coil Heads The Kit includes 2 different coil heads which are the pre-installed 0.3ohm mesh coil rated between 30 - 43w and the regular 0.8ohm coil head rated between 17 - 20w. Also available is the 0.6ohm mesh coil head rated between 18 - 25w and the regular 1.2ohm coil head rated between 9 - 13w. The resistance and wattage range is etched onto the coil heads but no material given, all coil heads are available in packs of 3. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Coil Heads The coil head needs screwing into the base section which in turn screws into the pod with an o-ring completing a very good seal. This base section as an AFC ring but also helps to make the device much more leak resistant than having the coil head exposed as we see on other similar devices. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Pod Looking into the pod bay we have a raised magnet to each corner to line up with the magnets on the pod and the Gold plated, spring loaded contacts on a black raised surround. The pod snaps into place very securely leaving no movement, cracking job! ___________________________________________________________________ The Airflow The device front and back has a "U" shaped cutout to the edge similar to what we sometimes see on build decks to rest a coiling rod. The pod has protruding sections front and back that interlock into these cutouts but leave a good sized gap to the bottom, these gaps are for letting air get to the base of the pod. As mentioned previously before installing, the coil head gets screwed into a base and this base has dual, fully adjustable airflow slots which adjusts with perfect tolerance. The slots are quite narrow but also quite elongated to give much more precise adjustments, very impressed! (it makes the airflow rings on the RPM and RGC pods of the Fetch Pro i reviewed look very substandard in comparison). ___________________________________________________________________ Dual PCB Protection I'm not really up on the real technical stuff but one of the main features of the Unico is the setting of an extra IC on the PCB. Most regulated devices rely on on the software programming for the protections to work as they should and this dual PCB protection means if the software fails for whatever reason you are still safe. I was sent diagrams of various of the most hyped pod mods showing they lack this extra protection and was encouraged to take the device to bits to check for myself but as someone who has never took anything electrical apart in my life and it still work after reassembling, and the fact i really wouldn't understand what i am looking at i gave it a miss. Safety should always be the number one priority so this feature is great to see and please if anyone has more of an understanding which will be helpful to other readers please comment! ___________________________________________________________________ The Display The Unico has a large, sharp, bright display with good use of colour and all the information you require on show. Top left we have a Green padlock and then top right the battery status bar. Underneath within Grey shaded areas we first have the puff count followed by the duration of your last puff. Absolutely bang in the centre of the screen we have the wattage which is followed within Green shaded areas by first the voltage and then the resistance, finally we have "UNIVAPO" at the very bottom. ___________________________________________________________________ Operating The Device The Unico is a simple adjustable wattage only device so very simple to navigate and suitable as a first device. The device is the usual 5 clicks to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off and once on we do have a few combination button press features. Both navigational buttons pressed together locks and unlocks those buttons but the device will still fire, alternatively long pressing the right button together with fire locks and unlocks the whole device. Apart from resetting the puff counter which is left and the fire button together that's it, so very simple! The wattage adjusts from 5w to 49w in 1w increments dependant on the coil which is installed because the device has a smart wattage feature. When installing the 0.3ohm coil it adjusts to a recommended 35W but will allow adjustments from the full 5 to 49w range. With the other available coil heads the device when first detecting the coil adjust to it's lowest recommendation and will only allow the device to adjust to that coil head's maximum recommendation and not the full 49w although there is no lower limit. The device has all the safety features you would expect which work fine displaying a message on the screen when one kicks in! ___________________________________________________________________ Protections Overcharge Protection Over-discharge Protection Over-current Protection Short Circuit Protection High Temperature Protection 10 seconds Cutoff Protection ___________________________________________________________________ Charging The Unico has a 1500mAh battery which is par for this type of pod mod with in-built battery and i'm pleased the USB port is on the face of the device rather than base so the device can be stood up while charging. If the port was Type C this would be much better and the charge rate of 1A for 2020 is a bit sluggish taking around 1.5 hours to charge. The device does give good feedback while charging though displaying both a status progress bar and the charge on the battery given as a percentage, it also supports pass-through. ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Unico And Thoughts! I have found the Unico to be a far better device than the RPM40, Vinci and other more hyped competitors with the main two reasons being how well the airflow control works giving anything from a semi restrictive direct lung draw right through to a cigarette type draw and the fact i have had absolutely zero leaking. I also like how i only need to remove the pod to change coil head as it gives really good visibility of the juice level and can be filled mess free without removing the pod. I received all available coils but will concentrate most on the two which are included. I'm quite neutral about the smart wattage as it's good because it means you are not going to fry your coils but with all the coils i found i needed to adjust the wattage down anyway as this gives a very warm vape with the coil head so close to the mouth and found the ratings too high on all the coils. the 0.3ohm mesh coil despite the 30 - 43w rating i found great and plenty warm enough at just 20w with the airflow 2 thirds open for a restricted lung hit but closing down just a little more it also gives a very good loose MTL. Like with all the available coil heads despite the 0.8ohm and 1.2ohm having smaller wicking ports i found they worked great with either 70VG or 50/50. You can get a semi-restricted draw with airflow fully open and close down for a much tighter draw but there are better coils in the range for a tighter MTL vape. The 0.8ohm regular coil rated between 17 - 20w i found i preferred at just 10w which gave a surprisingly strong vape and cloud production with airflow fully open for a restricted direct lung hit but was great using in conjunction with the airflow control giving the full MTL spectrum right down to a cigarette type draw. The 0.6ohm mesh coil behaved much as the 0.3ohm coil did but at even lower wattage and the 1.2ohm regular coil head can go even tighter than the 0.8ohm and i found this great when trying with some nic salts at just 7w. The flavour from all the coil heads are very good and i haven't needed to crack open a second of any of the coils as they still give full flavour so no skeleton in the closet when it comes to coil head longevity. Of course the device can be improved and obviously an 18650 version with Type C USB would be better and one of the cons for me is the 1.5 hour charge time which i would like cut down to an hour. The device does support pass-through though and with not needing to throw wattage at any of the available coils it gives good value fot it's 1500mAh capacity. The only other con i have for the device is although the drip tip is comfortable enough i wish it had a standard 510 fitting giving me the option of using my own! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Very good build quality 7 nice colour/design options Ergonomic and light Dual PCB Protection Very good visibility of e-liquid Fill mess free without removing pod Pod fits very securely Excellent adjustable airflow Can get from semi restrictive lung hit right down to tighter than a cigarette pull with this device Good range of available coils for restricted direct lung and MTL vaping Very good flavour and longevity (all available coils) Use 50/50 or 70VG liquids 1.2ohm coil head ideal for high nic and nic salts Includes a 0.3ohm mesh coil head and 0.8ohm regular coil head Included lanyard although i didn't mention it Smart Wattage Very warm vape All coils give good flavour and satisfying vape at low wattage's Smooth airflow Bright, sharp, colourful, informative display Puff Counter Lock either just navigational buttons or whole device Experienced Zero leaking Good charging feedback given Supports Pass-through Cons In-built battery (an 18650 version would be great!) Not Type C USB 1A charge rate (1.5 hours to charge) a bit slow Integrated drip-tip (although comfortable enough) Buttons plastic with cheap feel (out of character with the rest of device which is made well) I would once again like to thank Rebecca from Univapo for supplying the Unico pod Kit for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the Fetch Pro 80W VW Pod Kit from Smok. The Smok Fetch Pro 80W VW Pod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ella from Sourcemore. Introduction I know the RPM40 was released first but the Fetch Mini was the first Pod Mod i reviewed and with what had gone before only the Orion had took the Pod as far creating what was to become the Pod Mod revolution. What the Fetch Mini brought to the party over the RPM40 and Vinci devices was the mini box mod form factor and taking stylish design and finish to a new elegance which is something we wouldn't associate Smok with in the past. The Fetch Pro keeps that box style form factor and "2.5D arc-side high-end transparent glass, UV transfer grating texture, combining with AG process and nano-scale AF optical coating" (what a mouthful!) finish of the mini but has a load of upgrades which ticks nearly every box when it comes to how the mini could be improved. The only downside is it's a bigger device but still small considering and for that small trade off we now have a larger e-liquid capacity (standard pods), adjustable airflow, upgraded display, increased top wattage, Type C USB, side fire bar and a massively increased battery life with the accommodation of an 18650 battery. Now with an RGC pod rather than Nord to accompany the ever present RPM pod and coming in 6 different Colour options, let's check out the Fetch Pro! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: Standard Edition 1 x Fetch Pro Device 1 x Fetch Pro RPM Pod (RPM Mesh 0.4ohm Coil Pre-installed) (4.3ml) 1 x Fetch Pro RGC Pod (RGC Conical Mesh 0.17ohm Coil Powered by nexMesh Pre-installed) (4.0ml) 1 x Type-C Cable 1 x User Manual US Edition 1 x Fetch Pro Device 1 x Fetch Pro RPM Pod (RPM Mesh 0.4ohm Coil Pre-installed) (4.3ml) 1 x Fetch Pro RGC Pod (RGC Conical Mesh 0.17ohm Coil Powered by nexMesh Pre-installed) (4.0ml) 1 x Type-C Cable 1 x User Manual EU Standard Edition 1 x Fetch Pro Device 1 x Fetch Pro RPM Pod (RPM Mesh 0.4ohm Coil Pre-installed) (4.3ml) 1 x Fetch Pro RGC Pod (RGC Conical Mesh 0.17ohm Coil Powered by nexMesh Pre-installed) (4.0ml) 1 x Type-C Cable 1 x User Manual 2ml EU Edition 1 x Fetch Pro Device 1 x Fetch Pro RPM Pod (RPM Mesh 0.4ohm Coil Pre-installed) (2ml) 1 x Fetch Pro RGC Pod (RGC Conical Mesh 0.17ohm Coil Powered by nexMesh Pre-installed) (2ml) 1 x Type-C Cable 1 x User Manual ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Fetch Pro comes in cardboard box packaging and on opening i was met by a classy looking pod mod with a box mod form factor. I received the Blue version, it's available in 6 different colours with the same 2.5D arc edge glass panels both sides that we saw on the Mini. The colour/design beneath the glass panels uses combined AG Process and AF optical coating so the overall effect is different texture and shades showing through the glass as the light catches from different angles. The device like most of these portable pod mods is ergonomic and very handy for on the go use. I will leave it's detailed description to the included photo's and just point out a few aesthetic features. The pod occupies one upper corner of the device and on both sides of the device we have a slot for airflow beneath the protruding visible part of the pod assembly. On one side below the airflow slot we have a 0.96" colour display with side by side navigational buttons below. The spine is indented centrally slimming the device for the purpose of hand feel and the opposite side accommodates a fire bar with Type C USB below. The main side panels of the device with the glass like finish isn't too bad when it comes to attracting fingerprints while the mirrored main chassis is quite the opposite! Fetch Pro with Fetch Mini! ___________________________________________________________________ Fetch Pro Specs and Features: Size: 93.5 x 46 x 22mm Battery: 1 x 18650 battery (not included) Standby Current: <200uA Drip Tip: 510 Capacity: 2ml/4ml/4.3ml Coil Compatible: RPM Coil/RGC Coil Input Voltage: 3.3V-4.2V Output Voltage: 0.5V-4.0V Resistance Range: 0.10-2.5ohm Output Wattage: 5W-80W Charger Output: 5V/2A Output Mode: Watt Charging Voltage: 5V Charging Port: Type-C Charging External 18650 battery and two selective pods Full-colour 0.96" display shows vaping status clearly Variable wattage support up to 5-80W High compatibility with RPM coils and RGC coils Bottom airflow control system Lateral fire button design Easy side filling design Colour: Orange, Silver, Green, Blue, Red, Black ___________________________________________________________________ The Pods You receive two different pods which both come pre-installed with a coil head and apart from different colour fill port bungs they look identical but only the RPM pods will fit the RPM pod identified by the Black fill bung and only the RGC coil heads will fit the RGC pod which has a Red bung. With the TPD version the capacity of both pods is 2ml but the other versions see the RPM pod have a 4.3ml capacity while the slightly bigger RGC coil head reduces the capacity of that pod to 4ml. Both pods come with attached metal adjustable airflow ring on the base. More about that adjustable airflow later, also on the base of both pods we have 4 magnets, one to each corner. Moving to the top of the pod and we have a metal cylindrical protruding section which has a 510 fitting, we have a 510 delrin drip tip installed but of course you can fit your own if you prefer. The pods also have a fill bung on the flat section that gets fitted against the wall of the device when the pod is installed. The flap lifts easily to remove the bung (it stays attached to the pod) and works much better than the ones that came fitted to the RPM40's pods which i have heard some people tearing the bung while trying to remove. The pod needs to be on it's side to fill but the port is a good size and every time i filled it was a mess free experience. The pods are tinted but the whole e-liquid carrying section of the pod is on show so there is no issue with visibility, the only con for me is that the pod needs removing to fill which isn't ideal. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Coils You receive both a 0.4ohm RPM mesh coil head which gets push fitted into the RPM Pod and a RGC Kanthal Nexmesh Conical mesh 0.17ohm coil head which also just gets push fitted into place (both come pre-installed), both pods have an airflow adjustment ring. ___________________________________________________________________ Coil Availability All the RPM coil heads are compatible with the RPM pod giving loads of options including the RPM RBA coil head. To date for the RGC pod we have the included 0.17ohm mesh coil head and also an RGC RBA coil head giving a rebuildable option with both pods! ___________________________________________________________________ The Airflow On the device either side below the pod we have a slot which allows air to the bottom of the pod. Both the RPM and RGC pods have a control ring that can close down the amount of air getting to the coil (in theory) and it works in a fashion but more about that in the final section! ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Pod The pod bay has a cylindrical tower to each corner with a magnet on the top surface of each to line up with the magnets on the pod. On each side wall of the bay between the magnet towers we can see the airflow slots and deep in the bay on a raised Black surround we have the Gold plated, spring loaded contacts. The pod snaps into place you can really feel the strong magnetic pull as the magnets get close. Despite the strong magnets and secure fit we do have slight side to side movement but only when testing for it, during normal use no movement is detected! ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Battery A single 18650 battery get's fitted via the hatch door on the base of the device. Just slide the door forward and lift up, positive is clearly labelled at the bottom of the tube but negative is marked Black on Black on the underside of the door so not easy to see at all, please White in future Smok! When the door is shut we have no movement or battery rattle whatsoever, a really nice solid door! ___________________________________________________________________ The Display The colour display is very bright, impressively sharp and quite colourful with all the information needed on show. Top left we have "SMOK" then top right we have the battery status bar. Underneath we have the wattage and below this we have a padlock to the left in either the locked or unlocked position, to the right of the padlock we have voltage top and resistance underneath. At the bottom of the display we have the duration of your vape and finally beneath this the puff count. ___________________________________________________________________ Operating The Fetch Pro The Fetch Pro has a very simple user interface which to start with is 5 clicks of the fire bar to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off. Once on pressing both navigational buttons together locks and unlocks those buttons but when locked the device still fires. Alternatively pressing the fire bar 3 times very quickly locks and unlocks the whole device. The Fetch Pro is a very simple wattage only device which adjusts in 1 watt increments from 5 to 80w and it does round robin. Pressing the fire bar and right together changes the colour of the display between Salmon, White, Cyan or Yellow and left and the fire bar together clears the puff count, that's it! When does a device fire just too quickly? i am only finding this a con because it's a little annoying but when pressing the fire bar for any reason whether it's changing the display colour, clearing puffs or locking the device it fires which is a pro when it comes to firing time but does it really need to be so responsive. ___________________________________________________________________ Protections Intelligent Atomiser Recognition Puff Monitoring System 8 Seconds Cut-off Short Circuit Protection Over-heating Protection Low Battery Protection ___________________________________________________________________ Charging Personally i wouldn't recommend charging in the device unless it's your only option but if you do you will benefit from the device having Type C USB. We have a 5V/2A charge rate and while charging a battery status bar is displayed and the charge is also shown as a percentage, i also checked and pass-through is supported. ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Fetch Pro I really liked the Fetch Mini and RPM40 yet found the RPM80 could of been executed better and i did have issues with leaking from the RGC pod so with this also utilising an RGC alternative pod like the RPM80 would i have the same issues? Well yes i do get some leaking from the RGC pod but it doesn't seem as bad as on the RPM80 and i didn't get juice coming out the airflow slots (just a bit in the bay). Again the adjustable airflow does work but isn't over effective as air gets underneath the coil head assembly and there is a cavity between coil and airflow control ring allowing air to access the pod (same for both pods) so even closed right down the tightest you will get is a loose MTL and for a mid to loose you would also need to take advantage of the narrow bore on the RPM MTL coil. Up until using the Freemax coils in the AutoPod 50 the RPM 0.4ohm mesh coil head had been my favourite out of all the different coil heads available for the various pod mods we have seen although i find it's recommended wattage of 25W gives a slightly cool vape so i use it at 30W which is much better delivering more warmth and bags of flavour. I used the RPM pod just to check everything was in order and the RPM coils performance is what i have experienced in the past so all is well. The airflow control ring is a little tighter on this pod than the RGC so it does work better with airflow adjustment but still limited! Next to the RGC 0.17 coil head with nexmesh and what a mixed bag i found this to be in conjunction with the adjustable airflow on the RPM80 device and no different here apart from less leaking. The first thing i noticed was what a warm vape it gave and i personally only used it at 45W after some experimenting despite it's 40-80W rating. When it came to flavour only Freemax AutoPod coil heads surpass it (nexmesh really delivers) but is it worth the baggage? First although we have adjustable airflow plenty of air gets underneath and there is a gap between the airflow control ring and coil head so even when closing the airflow right down i could tell very little difference so i ended up just not even checking it as i got pretty much the same draw whatever it's position. A word of warning if you do want to alter it during vaping leave it a good few minutes after a vape before touching the control ring, it gets red hot as i found out ouch! So i find the RGC coil head does leak a little, gets extremely hot and airflow control barely works, but it does give great flavour. The RPM Pod i had no issues with and the airflow control was more fit for purpose making it worth having but the tightest draw is a loose MTL and the device is much more suited for restricted and semi-restricted direct lung. I love the upgrades, it feels great in the hand and the fire bar works great using the squeezing technique. The extra wattage is a pro with all those available RPM coil heads as is the increased battery life accommodating an external 18650. Although not recommending charging in the device having Type C USB, 2A charge rate, good charging feedback and supporting pass-through are all pros! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Nice build quality Glass panels using 2.5D arc edge glass Combined AG process and AF optical coating for nice visual effect Portable, Ergonomic and compact 18650 device Plenty of colour options Side fire bar Fires Instantly Performed very well Detected no leaking with RPM pod Waterproof and Dustproof bay design 2 different pods included (RPM pod and RGC pod) RGC Pod has adjustable airflow (very limited in it's performance) RPM Pod has tighter fitting airflow control ring (works better) RGC 0.17 coil (using nexmesh) gives excellent flavour RGC coil gave very warm vape RPM 0.4ohm mesh coil (very good flavour) Semi-restricted, restricted and loose MTL draws available Filling is quick and mess free pod fits securely Good visibility of e-liquid Standard 510 drip-tip fitting (can use your own) Accommodates 18650 battery Battery fits very securely Sharp, bright, well laid out colour display Display colour can be customised Puff counter Type C USB, 2A charge rate Supports pass-through Cons Need to remove pod to fill Not really suitable for MTL (loose MTL at best with available coils) Fingerprint magnet RGC Pod does have some leakage (but less than with RPM80) Airflow control makes little difference to the draw (works better on RPM pod) Using above 50W the pod and drip-tip got far too hot Battery Orientation labelling should be more visible Device firing while operating device (resetting puffs etc) can be annoying Slight pod movement but only when testing for it I would once again like to thank Ella from Sourcemore for supplying the Fetch Pro 80W VW Pod Kit for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the Kriemhild 200W Kit from Vapefly and of course the German 103 Team. The Kriemhild 200W Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Mindy from Vapefly. Introduction Vapefly have earned themselves a great reputation for producing atty's of high end quality at affordable prices but are not known as a modmaker. Here with the Kriemhild Kit and in partnership with the German 103 team we see an outstanding debut. The Kriemhild Sub-ohm tank almost has the appearance of a stock coil Brunhilde and is of high quality and has some really neat features. The Kriemhild Mod is a real looker but is both quite heavy and quite large but feels fantastic held in either hand. The Kriemhild boasts an easy to operate top tier for the most common modes with the less used modes and features within a separate menu. It has Power, TC-suite, Curves and memory settings as well as other features such as puff counter, back LED light adjustments and brightness. It's back section also slides off to allow the fitting of either dual 18650 (with supplied adaptors), 20700 or 21700 batteries and then slides securely back in place. After using the device for a period 2 words sums it up, efficient and reliable, all so very German, let's check it out! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x Kriemhild Mod 1 x Kriemhild Tank 1 x Triple mesh coil(0.15ohm) 1 x Single mesh coil(0.2ohm, pre-installed) 1 x Glass tube 7 x O-rings 1 x Filling port silicon 1 x Pole silicon 2 x 18650 battery adaptors 2 x Type-C charging silicon 1 x Waring card 1 x Type-C charging cable 1 x User manual ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Kriemhild Kit came in fantastic presentation packaging, in fact i haven't received anything so well presented as this before but it is fitting for such a quality mod and tank combo. Unfortunately these are especially packaged for reviewers so the retail packaging will differ but you will still receive the same quality products! I received the Black Gold version which is Matte Black with Gold buttons and trim, the options are Black Gold, Black, Gunmetal and Stainless Steel, all versions come with a matching Kriemhild tank and the Black Gold version even comes with Gold coloured coil heads. Being able to accommodate up to dual 21700 batteries and being of Zinc alloy construction it is a rather large and heavy device but feels fantastic in either hand with an easy to find very large fire button. It boasts a large screen, Leather wraps on the back sliding battery compartment and "Kriemhild" in translucent fancy font on the rear for an LED to shine through! It's curved sides and front gives it an ergonomic favourable feel and the Gold trim and buttons on the Black gold version i was sent really sets it off! Towards the bottom on the front we have a silicone plugged Type C USB port and a release catch on the base for the sliding battery compartment. Up top we have the 24mm almost flush plate with Gold plated, spring loaded 510. The 510 isn't mounted centrally but brought forward yet i have had a 30mm tank fitted on the device with no overhang whatsoever! ___________________________________________________________________ Kriemhild Sub-ohm Tank Specs and Features: Diameter: 26mm Height: 55.5mm Capacity: 5ml Drip Tip: 810 Coil Type: 0.2ohm single mesh coil & 0.15ohm triple mesh coil Material: SS+Derlin+Glass+Ni80/KA1 mesh coil 5ml large e-liquid capacity Mesh coil for purer flavor & great clouds Easy top refilling for easy operation Bottom airflow design Thread: 510 Colour: Stainless Steel, Black, Gunmetal, Black Gold ___________________________________________________________________ Kriemhild Sub-ohm Tank Overview The Kriemhild Subohm Tank must have the best build quality i have witnessed for a stock coil tank, it's 26mm in diameter, has a 5ml capacity and is heavy. Although the supplied coils are too high wattage for how i like to vape i still tested it and have tested enough tanks now to know despite it being too high wattage for me this is a high performing subohm tank. I am getting slightly confused about TPD regulations as this is marketed as being TPD compliant and was mainly designed for the German market yet it's capacity is 5ml but even in the UK i am seeing it become available. Up top we have a delrin 810 with o-rings but there is also an o-ring in the 810 fitting so Goon style drip tips will fit. The top-cap has a spring loaded ring which needs lifting and then the top-cap slides open to reveal a very generous fill port. With the glass being quite small and having a large top metal section then once the liquid goes above the glass you have to peer into the fill port to judge the level which isn't ideal but not the end of the world! I do love how the ring lifts and then the top-cap slides open, it works fantastically! We have bottom airflow with an airflow control ring that has dual large cyclops slots that moves with a really nice tolerance, the air gets fed into the coil head via the coil head base. The base of the tank screws off to reveal the Kriemhild accommodates Plug and Play coil heads which just get press fitted into place sealing with o-rings. It's been seen before so not unique to the Kriemhild but still great to see the tank has a spring loaded inner chamber which shuts the juice flow off when removing the coil! We essentially have an outer chamber with wicking ports and spring loaded inner chamber with matching wicking ports which line up when the coil head is inserted. When the coil is removed the inner chamber drops down sealing the tank so your coil head can be removed with a full tank of e-liquid without any escaping. You receive 2 different beefy Ni80 mesh coil heads, spare glass, fill gasket, o-rings etc. ___________________________________________________________________ The Coils There are 4 coil heads available for the Kriemhild of which you receive the 2 Ni80 offerings. Pre-installed is the Ni80 single mesh 0.2ohm coil head rated between 50 to 80w. You also receive the Ni80 triple mesh 0.15ohm coil head which is also rated between 50 to 80w. Also available is a KA1 dual mesh 0.2ohm coil head which is rated between 45w to 70w and the KA1 single mesh 0.3ohm coil head which is rated between 40 to 60w. I will be buying some of the 0.3ohm coils because that's within my vape range and i really like this tank and want to use it, also an RBA coil head is being tested by Vapefly but not sure about it's release. All specs including wire material are marked on the coil heads which is a big pro. ___________________________________________________________________ Kriemhild 200W TC Box Mod Specs and Features: Size: 38.6x 47.5x 91.0mm Max puff time: 10S Output power: 5-200W Voltage range: 6.4-8.4V Temperature range: 200-600℉/100-315℃ Charging: Type-C quick charge, 5V/3A(5V/2A available) Screen: 1.33 inch TFT display Resistance range: 0.02-3.0ohm Battery: dual 18650/20700/21700 batteries (not included) Efficient TC/VW/Curve working modes Plenty of multi-functional protection Exquisite appearance with compact design Thread: 510 Colours: Black Gold, Black, Gunmetal, Stainless Steel ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Batteries The Kriemhild will accommodate either dual 20700, 21700 or 18650 (with supplied adaptors) batteries which get fitted into the slide off battery compartment. We have a release catch on the base of the device with horizontal grooves which needs sliding towards the front of the mod to release the slide off compartment, it is quite stiff but that's a good thing as the catch and release mechanism is sturdy and looks to be very durable. Orientation is marked inside the device and in Bright White on the battery compartment (excellent) and once you have placed your batteries in the compartment just slide the compartment back onto the device and you will hear a satisfying click as the lock mechanism secures, it uses the same concept as a magazine style like with the smok mag but without the stigma! It really is very secure with no movement whatsoever and i installed all 3 types of batteries in the device and their was no battery rattle from any of them, cracking job! ___________________________________________________________________ The Display I like this display a lot, it's large, bright and sharp and the brightness can be adjusted within the extra menu along with the colour either the wattage or temperature is displayed in. All fonts are large, we have plenty of information on show yet the layout is very uncluttered. At the top to each corner we have battery status bars, one for each battery labelled "A" and "B", between these is the time and then below to the left we have the puff count and to the right the mode. Centrally we have the wattage or temperature when in TC mode and below to the left we first have the preheat (or wattage when using TC) followed underneath by amps. Bottom right we have the resistance and then finally underneath the resistance the voltage. The display has a 30 second timeout and then a rather nice large analogue animated clock face screensaver is displayed. How long the screensaver will be displayed before the screen turns off can be set in the menu between 10 seconds and 2 minutes. ___________________________________________________________________ Operating The kriemhild The Kriemhild is the usual 5 clicks to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off and it boots up in an instant showing a rather nice Vapefly logo for just 1 second and then we have the main working screen. As far as i can make out their is just one combination key press feature which is both navigational buttons pressed together locks and unlocks those buttons but while locked the device will still fire. The main modes can be accessed and adjusted very easily because the less used features are kept in a separate menu, to alter the mode or anything within it you first need to press the fire button quickly 3 times. Pressing the fire button 3 times will cause the mode to blink and using the navigational button you can switch between Variable Wattage and TC modes. When the mode is blinking each press of the fire button causes the next item on that screen that can then be adjusted so with VW blinking you can press the fire button to change the preheat between Normal, Soft or Hard and another press of the fire button allows you to alter the resistance and a final press of the fire button allows you to lock the resistance. When TC mode is flashing it works the same but on the TC working screen first you can choose wire type, then you can set wattage and finally like with the Variable Wattage screen you can change and lock resistance. To enter the extra menu is 4 quick presses of the fire button and then we get a list of options which are Light settings, Puff settings, Brightness, Memory, Curves, Time and Exit. The light settings screen at first is quite confusing because we have 3 things that can be set yet only one is actually to do with the translucent "Kriemhild" on the back of the device lighting up as this only lights white and only when the fire button is pressed. We first have a row of 6 different colour squares we can choose from which is actually what colour you want either the wattage or temperature on the main working screen to be displayed in. Next we have the choice of either having the light on or off which simply means when set on "Kriemhild" lights up when the device is fired or if set off it doesn't. Finally we can set how long we wish the animated analogue screensaver to be displayed for between 10 seconds right up to 2 minutes. Puff settings is where you can reset the puff counter, brightness is obviously where you adjust the Brightness of the display and Memory is where you can save your current settings into one of four memory slots. Once you have at least one memory slot in use then the initial menu you access with 3 clicks of the fire button can now be changed between Variable Wattage, TC and memory rather than just VW and TC. Next we have curves which is where we can set either a power curve if you were in wattage mode before entering the menu or temperature curve if you were in TC, then time where we can set the time displayed both on the working screen and on the analogue clock screensaver and finally exit. I like the way the device is navigated and the only thing to point out is we have no manual TCR. The wattage adjusts in point one increments but when holding the button down after 4w of point 1 increments it switches to 1w increments. I have a feeling since the early review samples this has had a firmware update as the videos i watched back in January showed the scrolling to be quite slow while mine is plenty quick enough! ___________________________________________________________________ Protections Overcharge Protection Short Circuit Protection Low Power Indication Overheat Protection Reverse Polarity Protection Overtime Protection ___________________________________________________________________ Charging As always i never recommend charging in the device unless it's your only option but if you do or there is a firmware upgrade you wish to install we have Type C USB giving a 5V/3A charging rate with the supplied USB cable and an adaptor that supports 5V/3A quick charge, if not it still supports a reliable 5A/2A charge rate. The USB port has a silicone plug sealing it which stays attached to the device when unplugged. We only usually see this on IP67 devices yet because this accommodates external batteries and many might never even use the port it actually makes a lot of sense so hope to see this on more devices in the future, a simple small thing but i like the thought process a lot! ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Kit And Thoughts! I will start with the Tank which i will be looking to get the RBA if it gets released and also some of the 0.3ohm coils because i really like it and it looks so good on top of the Kriemhild mod. As it was, i tested both coils for airflow and flavour but because i just don't vape at 70 to 80W i didn't check for longevity. The supplied coils are both rated at between 50 to 80w but i found they performed much better towards the upper limit where both was a match for the falcon and Fireluke coils when it came to flavour. With the airflow fully open this gives enough air for most although the triple mesh coil did have slightly more restriction. The 0.2ohm single mesh coil was best with airflow fully open as i found when i closed the airflow down it got quite loud and a touch turbulent. I much preferred the triple mesh 0.15ohm coil which gave a smooth vape across the board even when closing the airflow right down for a more restricted draw. All the machining and threading is top-notch and i love both the way you lift the top-cap ring before sliding open (it works excellently) and the spring loaded inner chamber which closes the juice flow when a coil is removed. The only real cons is you need to use the fill port as a viewing window when filling and being loud with a touch of turbulence when reducing airflow with the single mesh coil. As well as the included Kriemhild Tank I also tested the Kriemhild mod with some RTA's from the new Berserker to the 30mm in diameter Aromamizer Plus V2 RDTA which fitted with 1mm to spare to the front of the device so even 32mm tanks will look good up top. I first used the device with included adaptors and dual 18650's and despite having the LED on, 30 second timeout, Screensaver set at 30 seconds and of course that large, bright screen i seemed to still get better than average battery life so when i switched to dual 21700's i reset the puff counter and got just shy of 900 puffs. I know it isn't an exact science as i am vaping at all sorts of wattage's and peoples vape duration for each puff will differ but this device is efficient and it shows how little power an LED or large bright screen really uses and that's very little. Having type C USB is another pro as well as supporting a 5V/3A charge rate, i also love the way the port is sealed with a silicone bung! I like the way the main working screen can be switched between VW and TC with memory slots only added once set and everything else is in a separate menu, it keeps it a basic device if that's what you prefer but all the features and customisation are tucked away for those that want to use them. Even the "Kriemhild" in fancy font lighting up on the rear looks classy in my opinion so if you don't like the LED on this device you're not going to like LED's on anything, of course you have the option of turning it off so not an issue! I did see a couple of video reviews for the mod back in January so although i don't have equipment to thoroughly test out temp control i am led to believe it works fine if just a little on the conservative side and TC comes to the only real con i have for this device which doesn't bother me but it has no manual TCR. If i am going to be petty then some won't like that the timeout can't be reduced from 30 seconds and there isn't an option to tun the screensaver off! The German designed Kriemhild i have already pointed out i found to be very efficient with battery life and another word springs to mind when thinking of the good German people and that's reliable. The Kriemhild was reliable alright performing without a false move during my testing time, it's one of the best mods to be made in China without any doubt! Great Kit! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes High end build quality Aesthetically stunning (in my opinion) 4 Colour options German design Ergonomic in either hand Sliding back battery door Locking mechanism strong and durable Accommodates dual 21700, 20700 or 18650's with supplied adaptors Sliding panel fits securely (no movement whatsoever) No battery rattle whichever batteries you use No rattles whatsoever from the device Classy (in my opinion) LED lit up "Kriemhild" lettering when firing (option to turn off) Very large, bright, sharp, uncluttered and well laid out display Display colour customisation Each battery has independent status bar Simple to use between variable wattage and TC modes TC not tested but have heard it works ok Extra menu with many features Memory slots Both power and temperature curves Puff counter Brightness can be adjusted Type C USB either 5V/2A or even 5V/3A charge rate with the correct adaptor USB port sealed with silicone bung Can fit up to 32mm atty's without overhang Performed efficiently and reliably Firmware upgradeable Top quality sub-ohm tank Neat top-cap opening method Spring loaded inner chamber sealing tank when coil head removed Machining and threading superb Flavour from both coils a match for the Falcon and Fireluke 2 (high praise indeed) 5ml capacity Hopefully RBA on it's way (yes please) Plenty of spare parts included, including spare glass Cons Quite large and heavy Filling tank needs to be judged via fill port Wish the lowest wattage 0.3ohm coil was included (subjective) Single mesh coil a touch loud and turbulent when closing airflow down No manual TCR Can't reduce timeout or turn screensaver off (subjective con for some) I would once again like to thank Mindy from Vapefly for supplying the Kriemhild 200W Kit and the German 103 Team for such a great design! Thanks for reading and stay safe!!! ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the Aromamizer Plus V2 RDTA from Steam Crave. The Aromamizer Plus V2 RDTA was supplied for the purpose of this review by Steam Crave. Introduction When most hear "Steam Crave" they will be thinking high quality, big atomizers or even giant atomizers with large juice capacities and indeed most atty's from Steam Crave have been 30mm in diameter or bigger along with a couple of devices they have released with enough real estate up top to accommodate them. They also first brought us the RDTA, not the top coiler as it has evolved into but it's initial conception with the deck at the bottom below the tank. Steam Crave atty's tend to have multiple airflow options, juice flow control and all that Jazz and here we have the updated Aromamizer Plus RDTA, The Aromamizer Plus V2 RDTA. The Plus V2 must be Steam Crave's most versatile offering yet with not only an improved juice flow control and usual multiple airflow options but the AFC ring can be flipped to offer even more options. It comes in either a basic version or advanced and both also have a TPD option (how they go about capacity? i'm not to reason why!). The advanced kit also includes an 8ml metal extension bringing it's capacity to 16ml, 6mm chimney reducers and mesh deck kit. The Plus V2 is also compatible with the original versions available decks and Glass tubes which can increase the capacity further to a whopping 24ml. I have a couple of Steam Crave atty's but not the original Aromamizer Plus RDTA so quite looking forward to this one, let's crack on! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: Basic Kit 1 x Aromamizer Plus whole unit 1 x Spare 8ml glass 1 x Spare part bag of O rings and grub screws 1 x Allen Key 1 x Manual 1 x Steamcrave Stickers Advanced Kit 1 x Aromamizer Plus whole unit 1 x Spare 8ml glass 1 x 8ml metal extension 2 x 6mm chimney reducer for glass tank section and metal tank section 1 x Spare part bag of O rings and grub screws 1 x Allen Key 1 x Manual 1 x Steamcrave Stickers 1 x Mesh deck kit ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics The Plus V2 comes in very familiar flip open box packaging apart from gone is the usual viewing window to be replaced by a lined drawing. I received The Black version which is the colour of all now 3 of my Steam Crave atty's despite it being my least favourite colour option, the options are Gunmetal, Stainless Steel or Black. The Aromamizer Plus V2 RDTA is a large 30mm in diameter tank with a colourful Goon fitting 810 Resin drip tip up top. We have a lot of metal on show and it has the same very high quality machining as previous Steam Crave products. The main aesthetic features that catch the eye is padlocks in various positions on the juice flow control and the multiple airflow options on the AFC. Rather than trying to describe it any further i will leave that to the photos. ___________________________________________________________________ Aromamizer Plus V2 RDTA Specs and Features: Diameter: 30mm Capacity: 8ml/16ml RDTA with 30mm diameter Suggested for mesh deck and single coil deck Chimney reducer Extension section (advanced version) Compatible with original decks and glass tubes Upgraded Juice Flow Control Smoother airflow from restrictive DL to airy DL Better airflow adjustment in lower wattage 30+W Thread: 510 Colours: Gunmetal, Stainless Steel, Black ___________________________________________________________________ It's Various Parts I received the advanced kit but i will go through the RDTA itself which is what you get in both versions. The Plus V2 has a rather nice Resin Goon fitting 810 up top followed by a thick metal walled top-cap. We then have the fill port plate with central air opening and an air pipe which is detachable. Installed is an 8ml capacity glass tube and you also get one spare, not sure if the TPD version comes with the glass uninstalled or their is a reducing bung! We then have the bottom section which main part is the double walled chamber which has juice flow ports and airflow inlets. We have a removable juice flow ring and also airflow control ring. The knurled base section unscrews to reveal a PnP style postless deck installed. You also receive a decent quality tri-tool and plenty of screws and o-rings. ___________________________________________________________________ The Advanced Kit The advanced kit in my opinion is the best option as it opens up all sorts of options. Not only do you get the Mesh deck kit which i will cover in the next section but you also get 6mm chimney reducers and an 8ml metal extension taking the capacity to 16ml. At this point it's worth pointing out that the glass tubes including the 16ml bubble glass of the original are fully compatible making a possible capacity of 24ml. You can use just one of the reducing chimneys if keeping to a standard 8ml size or use both when extending to 16ml, see photos below: The chimney reducing pipes are said to be best for use with the mesh deck and single deck (separate purchase) but personally i just prefer the restriction they give so would use one or both (depending on set-up size) all the time. ___________________________________________________________________ The Mesh Deck Kit Included with the Advanced version is the Mesh Deck Kit which includes obviously the mesh deck as well as a mesh bending tool. Also included is spare screws and o-rings, a squonk pin to give the wicking a helping hand, cotton, manual and 2 strips of mesh with full specs. The specs of the mesh is KA1 0.15ohm, 17 x 9.8mm rated between 35 - 70w. The main build i concentrate on in this review is with the main postless deck but i tried this mesh deck out so more about it's performance in a later section. Like all these modern mesh decks that use horizontal clamps it's a breeze to insert your mesh after bending it with the supplied tool. The supplied cotton is just the right thickness and you want to leave your ends long enough to poke into the wicking channels without protruding underneath. Then cut your ends at an angle so the bottom of the cotton can be placed in the channels leaving the upper section of your now shorter ends to just use to patch up any of the mesh towards the ends which has no cotton touching. ___________________________________________________________________ Available Decks In total there are 5 decks available which includes the pre-installed postless deck which i believe is the same deck as came with the original and of course the mesh deck which is included with the advanced kit. The other available decks are a velocity style, series deck and single coil deck. I was sent both the velocity and series decks which i will check out at some point but unfortunately the single coil deck which i actually would of tried for this review wasn't sent so has gone on my shopping list! ___________________________________________________________________ Installing Decks There are so many decks available because they are installed into the chamber much like PnP coils are with subohm tanks and then the base section gets screwed on to seal everything up. So to do a build the deck just needs pulling out and then it can get screwed onto a mod or whatever you use for building. Once the build is finished it just needs pushing back into the chamber. On the rim of the chamber we have 2 cut-out sections and 2 tabs on the outside of the decks, these get lined up and interlocked to make sure the build is lined up with the airflow. ___________________________________________________________________ Juice Flow Control The V2 has an improved juice flow control which can be adjusted by turning. We have a thin section with a small dot and around the larger juice flow control ring a couple of closed padlocks and a couple of open padlocks. When the dot is lined up with one of the closed padlocks the juice flow is completely closed and when lined up with one of the open padlocks the juice flow is fully open, obviously in between it's partly open so it can be tailored to your preference. (I just either had it fully open while vaping or fully closed when filling or taking deck out etc). ___________________________________________________________________ The Airflow Steam Crave are known not just for their large atty's but also having multiple airflow options on their tanks. We have on the outer wall of the tank 3 rows of honeycomb airflow either side which goes right through to come out on the sides of the inner chamber directed at your coiil / coils / mesh. We then have an airflow control ring which either side has 3 slots that match the area of the rows of honeycomb airflow holes, this is followed by two slots for 2 rows and one slot for 1 row but of course using either the 3, 2 or 1 slots the airflow can be partially open. It does say that flipping the airflow gives extra options more suited to the mesh and single decks, well actually it gives just one extra option which is now rather than the two slots lining up with the middle and bottom rows of the airflow they now line up with the middle and top rows giving a higher airflow on the two row option more suited to the mesh and single coil which will sit slightly higher in the chamber. ___________________________________________________________________ The Build In this section i will concentrate on the pre-installed postless deck and include photos. Obviously being a postless deck your leads need pre-cutting and as i wanted the coils to sit just slightly higher than usual to line up with the airflow on the chamber i cut to 7mm, if planning on using all 3 airflow slots maybe even 7.5mm will be ideal. The leads just get placed into the open terminals and then tightened up from the sides with the hex screws (my favourite), then simply use a coiling rod or fit for purpose tool to position your coils. Wicking is easy enough just cut your ends long enough to fall into the wicking channels but not so they will protrude underneath. I fluffed up my ends before placing in the channels but there really is no need to thin the ends out. I then placed the deck into the chamber making sure the tabs were lined up and screwed the base into place. Then making sure the juice flow control was closed i filled with juice and screwed on the top-cap before re-opening the juice flow control, it's now time to rock! My build was a pair of fused claptons that came out at 0.22ohms! ___________________________________________________________________ How It Vapes? And Thoughts! I haven't used the original version so can only go by what is being said and that is the V2 has been designed to match the original for performance at higher wattage while giving much improved performance at lower wattage (30-50w) while also being their most versatile tank with different compatible decks and compatibility with the original glass tubes. I tried the mesh deck first with 2 airflow rows fully open and with the chimney reducer and it gave really good flavour that i found best at 55w, i then tried flipping the airflow ring and still using 2 slots but now with an higher airflow the flavour seemed even better unless it was my imagination but now at just 45w so it definitely makes a difference! Due to nasty dry hits with earlier mesh tanks i don't tend to chain vape while using mesh and i found it wicked fine but you do get an included BF pin for use just with the mesh deck so the tank can be fitted onto a BF device and extra juice can be injected right into the cotton to give it an helping hand when needed which is controlled by the user (great idea!). Another bonus is that the mesh strips are quite wide so all the very available mesh like Nexmesh etc will fit no problem! I mainly used the Plus V2 RDTA with the postless deck with a reasonably modest build of 0.22ohm with the 2 slot airflow which i had the default way up and the chimney reducer installed. This gave a smooth restricted direct lung vape and although i was at a modest 50w the cloud was unbelievable as was the flavour to match. I really couldn't use this in my flat because the smoke alarms were constantly going off but the last 2 days i have been sitting in my yard with the sun beating down and vaping on the Aromamizer Plus V2 RDTA and i don't know which i was enjoying most (probably the Plus V2)! Without the reducer for such a large tank it was almost silent and with the reducer it was less quiet but certainly not loud and the increased noise is definitely not turbulence, it really is a very smooth vape. I love the performance and all the options to increase it's capacity and use different decks. All the machining and threading is also top-notch and i have had absolutely no leaking issues whatsoever. The airflow options are great and juice flow control works as it should with all adjustments made with a nice tolerance. Really i just can't find any cons with the V2 personally although it's large size would be a subjective con to some and also if you have a juice budget, forget it. It not only holds either 8ml, 16ml with extension or 24 ml with extension and using the V1 16ml bubble glass but it ploughs through it with all those clouds full of flavour!! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Excellent build quality Plenty extra screws and o-rings provided Both basic and advanced kits available Mesh deck kit with advanced version Chimney reducers with advanced version 8ml Metal Extension with advanced version 8ml capacity, 16ml with extension, 24ml max capacity BF pin for mesh deck Most common mesh strips will fit Spare 8ml glass Postless deck, easy build and wick 5 decks in total available PnP decks Multiple airflow options Juice flow control Goon fit 810 drip tip (can use your own) Experienced no leaking whatsoever Very smooth airflow Unbelievable cloud production Great flavour Cons Very large especially with extension (subjective con for some) Ploughs through e-liquid I would once again like to thank Steam Crave for supplying the Aromamizer Plus V2 RDTA for the purpose of this review and thanks for reading. ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the Aegis Boost Plus 40W Pod Mod Kit from Geekvape. The Aegis Boost Plus 40W Pod Mod Kit was supplied free of charge for the purpose of this review by Clay from Geekvape. Introduction I think most expected once the Boost was released in time a version accommodating an 18650 battery will follow. Unlike with other pod mods with versions accommodating an external battery we see no increase in max wattage instead just battery capacity which most will welcome. It would of been so easy to just increase the size to allow for an 18650 and leave it at that but Geekvape have gone to town on upgrading the Boost radically. Although loved the Boost was a very simple power mode only device with very basic screen. The Plus has a more advanced display giving much more information and the device boasts Power, TC-SS, TCR, VPC (curves) and Bypass modes. With a bigger device comes a bigger pod with increased capacity which although very similar in design to the original has had some minor adjustments to address issues some users had. Let's give the Boost Plus a closer look! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x Aegis Boost Plus (Pre-installed: G Coil Boost Formula Mesh Coil 0.4ohm 25-33W, 5.5ml) (2ml TPD Version) 1 x G Coil Boost Formula (Mesh) Coil 0.6ohm 15-25W 1 x Drip tip 1 x Coil tool 1 x USB cable 1 x User manual 1 x Promotion card & warranty card ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Aegis Boost Plus Kit came in Black Geekvape sample cardboard box packaging and on opening i was met by a much larger version of the Boost. Like the Boost if it wasn't for the cartridge/Pod fitted to the top of the device it pretty much looks like one of the smaller Aegis devices like the Mini or Solo. The device has the same busy look made of Zinc Alloy, Army grade Silicone and Leather, as usual the colour version is determined by what colour the ever present bracket is. I received the Gunmetal version, the colour options are Space Black, Devil Red, Almighty Blue, Aura Glow, Gunmetal and Classic Silver, the protruding pod is darkly tinted and the mouthpiece/drip tip protrudes proudly. The light weight of the device (considering materials used), curved spine and light switch style fire button makes it a very ergonomic device. The Aegis Boost Plus has the same impressive build quality as the other devices in the Aegis family and boasts the same IP67 rating. Aegis Boost next to the Aegis Boost Plus! ___________________________________________________________________ Aegis Boost Plus Specs and Features: Dimension: 49.5 x 28.6 x 114.2mm Pod Capacity: 5.5ml (TPD 2ml) Output power: 5-40W Input voltage: 3.2-4.25V Output voltage: 0.1-6.5V Minimum voltage: 3.3V±0.1V Resistance range: 0.1ohm-3.0ohm Longest output/vaping time: 10s Temperature control: 100°C - 315°C/200°F - 600°F Charger voltage: Micro USB 5V/2A Display screen: 0.96 inch(TFT Colour screen) Shell material: Plastic + silicone + Leather+ Zine alloy IP-67 Waterproof, Shockproof and Dust-proof Compatible with Pod, RDTA and Tank G Coil Boost Formula for boost and rich flavor Adjustable wattage and temperature External single 18650 battery Multiple protections for a safe and vaping Colours: Aura Glow, Space Black, Devil Red, Gunmetal, Almighty Blue, Classic Silver ___________________________________________________________________ Triple System Rant A lot of the marketing is around this being a triple system device but all you get with the kit is the pod that accommodates replaceable coils. It's good there will be a 510 adaptor to use standard tanks and RDTA pod for a rebuildable option but then half the pod mods i have there is both an adaptor and rebuildable option available (indeed the original boost is one) yet none of them are so called triple system devices, so what's the difference? None! Geekvape either include the adaptor and rebuildable option and then do all the marketing you want referring to it being a triple system device or stick to the facts it's a pod mod, a very good one with plenty of good features you can use for marketing, but just a pod mod! Also within that Triple system marketing they are recommending the pod for nic salts. In my opinion i just feel the coils that are available for this device are not the best option for nic salts. ___________________________________________________________________ The Pod/Cartridge The pod is darkly tinted but due to it's large size i could easily see the e-liquid inside so i'm fine with that. The pods capacity is 5.5ml (2ml TPD version) and accommodates replaceable coil heads that get press fitted into place. On the pod we have a removable drip tip/mouthpiece and a fill port which is accessible without removing the pod from the device. We also have adjustable airflow in the form of a wheel which is a big pro. On the lower rear of the pod we have a textured catch, this needs pressing to release the pod from the device. The Aegis Boost original pod did have issues which most overlooked due to loving the performance of the device and vape quality. The larger Boost Plus device means a larger pod and Geekvape have used the extra real estate very well to address these issues. We have a much larger airflow control wheel which is less fiddly and much easier to adjust and the drip tip has been moved from the rear to the front leaving a large area of real estate at the rear of the top of the pod. On the rear of the top of the pod is where we now find the much improved fill port, the bung is easily lifted and fastens in place with almost a click that sounds very reassuring (yep that's sealed alright), filling is mess free with now no drip tip in the way obstructing the fill process. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Pod Looking inside the pods bay and to the rear we can see the 2 protruding tabs for the catch on the rear of the pod to fasten into place, we can also see the Gold plated, spring loaded central positive and outer negative contacts. We also have 3 venting pads with membrane seal underneath on the raised rear section, and one towards the front of the device for the chip. You fit the pod front first and then press the rear of the pod down and it loudly clicks into place, the catch is sturdy and the pod fits very securely with no play whatsoever, cracking job! It's worth pointing out although most have had no issues with the original boost i have had a couple of vapers on one of my review threads who had e-liquid going through the body of the device which very quickly stopped the device from working despite the fact it's tested to be IP67 rated. It's only my theory but on the original boost the venting holes with membranes designed to pop if their is too much heat were comparably huge and i have a feeling if chain vaping a lot the heat from the chip could pop one of the membranes which caused the problem. Looking at the bay of the Boost Plus the venting holes are designed differently and are much smaller which seems like my theory might hold some water (apology for the pun) and i don't envisage similar problems with the Boost Plus! ___________________________________________________________________ The Drip Tips / Mouthpieces When you receive the device the pod has a very familiar looking drip tip installed. It's the very comfortable drip tip most suited for DL that fits over a 510 fitting so you can use your own 510's. Like with the original boost pods you do receive a second drip tip which is now a standard 510. With the drip tips we see yet another improvement as now the drip tips no longer rotate while in use which could be annoying with the original pods. ___________________________________________________________________ The Coils The Boost Plus comes with the same 2 different coil heads that came with the original Boost which you simply press fit into place, i had no problem when it came to removing a coil but if you do find it's a bit tight you receive a tool to help. The coil heads are the coils with fitted base style and on the base full specs are given which is a big pro. From the outside both coil heads look the same being the same size and both having Orange o-rings. To tell them apart the 0.4ohm coil has slightly bigger wicking channels and slightly wider inner bore, of course the other way is by reading the specs on the base. Pre-installed we have a KA1 Mesh 0.4ohm rated between 25-33W and the other included coil head is a KA1 Mesh 0.6ohm rated between 15-25W, they are called G-Coils and use Boost Formula Mesh (whatever that actually means). Also as mentioned in my Triple System rant there is going to be an RDTA pod and 510 adaptor available which is great but are separate purchases! ___________________________________________________________________ Airflow Control Like on the original Boost pod we have a wheel on the front of the pod/cartridge with texture to the edging. The airflow slot is kidney shaped like we see as fill ports on tanks and you can get access to the top of the wheel where the texturing gives good grip to adjust the airflow. The air goes through the slot and downwards before travelling through the base of the pod to the openings on the lower sides of your coil head, it seems quite a leak resistant design. The Wheel is much larger than on the original pods so much easier to operate, some users of the original reported it being loose while others too tight, on my Boost Plus version it feels just right adjusting easily without being loose, much improved! ___________________________________________________________________ IP67 Rating Not the pod/cartridge but the Aegis Boost plus device has the same IP67 rating as the other Aegis devices. We do have venting on the device but it has a membrane seal underneath so only in the unlikely event of there being a problem the membranes will break and the device will vent. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Battery The Boost Plus accommodates a single 18650 battery which gets fitted via the bottom of the device. We have a removable battery plate with lift up lever like we have seen before on the original Aegis, Solo, Max and Jackaroo to name four devices. When screwing the plate back in position the threads catch quite deep so you need to push down first then it's just a couple of turns and you can feel how tight the seal is, i like this way of fitting batteries as it's very secure and no risk of damaging your battery wrap. The plate has a fitted o-ring to complete the watertight seal and battery orientation is clearly marked both inside the battery tube and on the underside of the screw plate so a really good job all round! ___________________________________________________________________ The Display The Boost Plus has a more advanced display than the original with a splash of colour included. The information is in Cyan (this can be changed) on a Black and Grey background with any highlighted information turning White. Up top we have the mode followed by a dashboard shaped large battery status bar. Underneath the battery status we have the wattage which displays temp when in TC mode, a graph when using curves and Voltage when in Bypass. The lower half of the display shows resistance, then amps, then voltage and finally puffs. The display is aesthetically pleasing but while the top half of the display is fine the information in the bottom half is in the smallest font i have ever seen on a display so i just can't read my resistance, amps, voltage or puffs and i have good eyesight! The ridiculous thing is there is so much unused space the font could of been twice the size and not look cluttered, what were they thinking? ___________________________________________________________________ Navigating The Boost Plus The Boost Plus is more advanced than the Boost offering many more modes and features. To turn the device on and off is the usual 5 clicks of the fire button and once on pressing both navigational buttons together locks those buttons but the device will still fire. 3 quick presses of the fire button highlights the mode and then using the navigational buttons we can switch between modes which are Power, TC-SS, TC-TCR, VPC, Bypass and back to Power. When the mode you want is highlighted a long press of the fire button selects it or alternatively a short press of the fire button allows you to highlight different items on the screen that can be altered such as locking the resistance or resetting the puff counter. This is also how you set wattage in TC mode and also highlight and alter each segment of your power curve. Although on the working screen pressing both navigational buttons together lock those buttons if this is done while the mode is highlighted you can change the colour of the information on the screen, the options are Cyan, Red or Green. That's it, much more in the way of functionality with the Plus but very simple to use. Finally when adjusting wattage it adjusts in 0.5w increments and round robins. ___________________________________________________________________ Protections Over-Temperature Protection Over-Current Protection Short Circuit Protection Over-Discharge Protection Over-Charge Protection ___________________________________________________________________ Charging As always i don't recommend charging your battery in the device unless it's your only option but if you do so or if there is an unexpected firmware upgrade there is a silicone plug on the side of the device which needs pulling out (it remains attached to the device). We have a standard micro USB port and although many will never use the port i have to be consistent and make it a con that this isn't Type C. The charge rate is 2A which is fast charging so pretty happy. ___________________________________________________________________ How It Vapes? And Thoughts! The answer to "How It Vapes?" is exactly like the original Boost which will please many who love that device. The Plus uses the same coil heads and although bigger and much less fiddly the airflow operates the same so with either coil you can get a loose MTL but with the coils provided much more suited to a restricted to medium restrictive direct lung vape. I have dialled the airflow down to get a mid to loose MTL and indeed enough air gets through with the airflow even when fully closed for an even tighter draw but really any tighter than a loose MTL would only really be suitable for use with the optional RDTA pod or if they were to release a dedicated MTL coil with narrow bore. The flavour and overall performance of both coil heads is excellent which is why so many like the boost and i find they vape pretty mush the same just suited at slightly different wattage's with the 0.6ohm coil having just slightly more restriction but it's minimal. I personally prefer the 0.4ohm coil at just 25w with airflow a third open for a restrictive direct lung vape and the 0.6ohm with the same airflow at 20w for a very loose MTL. The pod is much improved as mentioned with all the previous issues addressed but apparently the first sample versions which came packed with pretty much everything you get retail did leak but this seems to be addressed once reported to Geekvape and i have the second run which can be identified by the lack of coil assist tool (you will receive that) and different alternative drip tip and i have had no issues. Although i had a rant section about the marketing around the RDTA and 510 adaptor having those as future options is great and will then for TC users allow them to use the device in TC mode but although with the available coils keeping the device to 40w maximum makes sense i do feel the wattage should of been increased for use with both the RDTA and adaptor but maybe a firmware upgrade will address this. As well as the improved pod this has a far more aesthetically pleasing display that can be customised but what were Geekvape thinking making the font so small when there is plenty of display real estate. Having an increased e-liquid capacity, accommodating an 18650 battery and having all the different modes and extra functionality are big pros as is if you do need to charge the battery in the device it's now 2A but really wish it was Type C. With so many taking up vaping while the pod mod craze has hit fever pitch and those in their vaping infancy or just the many pod mod converts i can see the Aegis Boost Plus becoming many vapers favourite device! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Solid, well made device Ergonomic Comes in 6 colour options IP67 waterproof, dustproof, shockproof Not had leaking issues with new pod Easy access to much improved fill port Airflow adjustment wheel easy to adjust (again improvement over original pod) Comes with 2 comfortable drip tips or fit your own 510 Drip tips no longer rotate of their own accord (another improvement) Pod less darkly tinted and larger so easy visibility of e-liquid (another improvement) Increased 5.5ml capacity (standard version) More aesthetically pleasing colour display Power, TC-SS, TC-TCR, VPC and Bypass Modes Colour of display can be customised Puff counter (can be reset) Adjust in 0.5w increments User friendly interface Both Coil heads very good flavour and performance Loose MTL, restricted and semi restrictive DL draws with available coils RDTA pod and 510 Adaptor available (separate purchases) Accommodates 18650 battery Battery fits securely with clear marked orientation 2A Charging (if only option) Supports pass-through Firmware upgradeable Cons Font tiny on lower portion of display Really needs increased wattage to maximise use of RDTA and 510 adaptor Wish their were more coil options including narrow bore MTL Marketing about it being a Triple System Device. (it's the same as most pod mods with an adaptor and rebuildable option available as separate purchases) Not Type C USB I would once again like to thank Clay from Geekvape for supplying the Aegis Boost Plus 40W Pod Mod Kit for the purpose of this review and thanks for reading. ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the Berserker V2 MTL RTA which is as all the Berserker range a collaboration between VandyVape and Alex from VapersMD. The Berserker V2 MTL RTA was supplied for the purpose of this review by Viktor from VandyVape. Introduction The Berserker is one of the most popular series of atty's and we have seen a couple of AIO versions, V1 and V2 of the RDA and V1, Mini and V1.5 of the RTA and the RTA has become for many what they use as a benchmark for judging other MTL RTA's. I have found with each version of the RTA improvement with each release which is what you would hope for so was expecting improvement further with the full V2. The V2 keeps that familiar Berserker look while having quite a overhaul making it a true new version rather than just a slight upgrade. The V2 uses airflow inserts which is something we have seen on the Berserker RDA's, new build deck and all new upper tank design with narrow tube and plenty of metal up top. Rather than a traditional top-cap we have what is more like an RDA sleeve that slides over the upper section of the tank which once removed reveals two large ports with self sealing membrane. As usual from Vandyvape the RTA comes with plenty of goodies including 3 different drip tips and both glass and PEI tubes, so let's give it a look, do a build and see how she vapes! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1pc Berserker V2 MTL RTA 1pc Accessory Bag 1pc User Manual 1pc PEI Tube 2pc Alternative Drip Tips 5pc Airflow Inserts 2pc Superfine MTL Fused Clapton Coil 0.74ohm ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics The Berserker V2 MTL RTA came in cardboard box packaging marked "Sample" so i assume will be different to the retail version which should also include a manual and hopefully a bit of cotton although that's not listed. I received the Matte Black version, it comes in Matte Black, Stainless Steel, Gunmetal or Gold. The V2 has that very familiar Berserker look while having a complete cosmetic overhaul which rather than try and explain that contradiction i will just let you see the photos for yourself. ___________________________________________________________________ Berserker V2 MTL RTA Specs and Features: Height: 35mm Diameter: 24mm Material: Stainless Steel + Glass Tank Capacity: 3ml (2ml TPD) Comes with two tubes, three drip tips Slot Airflow New Base Design Top-fill RDA style top-cap sleeve New comfortable design of refill cap Supports Variable setting of the bottom airflow: 0.8mm / 1.0mm / 1.4mm / 1.6mm / 2.0mm / D-1 Colours: Matte Black, Stainless Steel, Gunmetal, Gold ___________________________________________________________________ The Various Parts The V2 is made up of base section which has a floating deck and airflow control ring, We also have a 3mm capacity narrow glass tube and we also receive an Amber PEI option, i have to assume at this point the TPD version will be 2ml. We then have the upper metal tank section with attached inner chamber and fill port gasket with self sealing membranes (this can be removed and replaced with the included open port gasket). Next we have the top-cap which is more like the design of an RDA sleeve and finally up top a medium height nipple style MTL delrin drip tip, a longer nipple drip tip is included as is the same long drip drip with added heat sink fins. Also included is 6 airflow inserts of which the 1.4mm is pre-installed, spare screws and o-rings and of course the obligatory useless Blue screwdriver. I had no manual or cotton in the sample but would imagine the retail version does but it did include 2 Superfine MTL Fused Clapton Coils 0.74ohm Ni80 30ga*2 + 38ga, 6 wraps, ID 2.5mm. ___________________________________________________________________ The Berserker V2 MTL RTA With Each Drip Tip Installed: ___________________________________________________________________ Filling The top-cap is more like an RDA sleeve but rather than having a tab on the inside at the bottom of the sleeve and cutout at the base of the metal section with locking rail it's all done at the top. So at the top of the metal tank just below the fill port gasket we have a cutout and locking rail and then the sleeve has a tab that locks in place high in it's ceiling. The tab is smaller than the cutout which allows it to find it's mark with ease, it's then just the slightest of turns and it's secure. To remove the top-cap again it's just a slight turn and it's free, it takes less than a second to either remove or secure. Just to point out it locks not in the usual clockwise direction but anti-clockwise and is removed by turning clockwise. The V2 has 2 large self sealing ports which i am a fan of, some say well air can't escape from the other port and will cause airlocks and a messy fill but that has never been my experience at all. When i push my nozzle through the entire length of the flap opens leaving as much room for air to escape as my filling nozzle is taking up with the added benefit of if the tank falls over or gets tipped up no e-liquid will escape. If you don't like the self sealing ports then an open port gasket is included so you can use that, i'll use the self sealing one and we will have to agree to disagree lol! ___________________________________________________________________ The Airflow The V2 uses a combination of the airflow control ring and inserts to give the full MTL spectrum so definitely one for the authentic MTL enthusiast. I will be honest and admit for the first couple of days using the V2 i actually thought the airflow control ring was fixed as it's so tight (could just be mine and has started to loosen up) and when initially trying to turn it while holding the tank because the sleeve style top-cap fastens in the reverse direction all that happened was i kept undoing the top-cap while the airflow ring didn't adjust. I then realised to fasten the V2 on your device etc while the top-cap was on it needed to be held by just the tube section so when trying the airflow control ring while now just holding the tube section indeed it started adjusting. I was getting great results just with the inserts but when used in conjunction with the airflow control ring the MTL draw options are all there and you can tailor your draw to your exact preference. The airflow control ring has a slot just one side which houses an attached metallic section with a row of 6 of the smallest holes you are likely to see. As the ring is adjusted you have to look for the solid background behind the holes to disappear to show that particular hole is open as the metallic section with 6 holes is fixed to the slot and move as one, this added to my initual thought that the airflow ring was fixed into position and didn't adjust. We then get airflow inserts that slide underneath where the coil will be positioned that have raised horizontal grooves on the upper surface so can be removed easily with a fingernail. The V2 comes with the 1.4 airflow hole insert installed and 5 others included which are 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.6mm, 2.0mm and D-1 which is a split airflow with 2 1.0mm holes. ___________________________________________________________________ The Deck And Build I have explained the inserts so now onto the rest of the deck which although this is a 24mm RTA as is usually the case with 24mm MTL RTA's it has a floating 22mm deck. We have two posts side by side which for a MTL deck has large post holes, the coil leads face the same way rather than opposite at diagonals and will be fastened down from above by flathead screws (wish they were hex but that's a minor issue). This is just so easy to build just slide your leads in the open terminals and holding the coil in position over the airflow outlet fasten your leads down, if needed adjust the position of your coil with a coiling rod or fit for purpose tool, check that the screws are still tight then snip your lead ends. Wicking is equally a breeze, just make sure your cotton is catching the coil as it's moved to and fro but not over tight. Cut your ends long enough so they will comfortably fit down into the wicking channels but won't actually rest on the base of the tank. I then applied some liquid before tucking my ends into the wicking channels which are quite large considering so no thinning of your ends is either needed or recommended. ___________________________________________________________________ How It Vapes And Thoughts! I love the RDA style sleeve come top-cap for the purpose of getting quick access to the fill ports and also having the tank back sealed within a second but it does play a part in my only main con. It does loosen slightly after some use and bare in mind mine is a sample and not retail production but the airflow control ring on first opening is very stiff and remains so even if to a lesser degree. Add to that it's so easy to part grab the top-cap when trying to get the airflow ring to adjust which fastens in the reverse direction so undoes. Not a major issue if either the tank is upright or like me you keep in use the fill port gasket with self sealing membrane but needs mentioning and to be honest it's the only real con i have for this superb MTL RTA. As mentioned i used the RTA the first few days only thinking airflow control was done via the inserts and the outer airflow ring was fixed yet trying the different inserts i was still able to get quite tight to loose MTL draws (even a very restrictive DL of sorts) and plenty of variation between. Once though i did realise the airflow control ring was just very tight and started using it in conjunction with the inserts this really does give the full spectrum from as tight as i have got from any atty and can be micro managed to get the exact draw you like. Finally talking about the inserts they can be swapped so quickly and easily without disturbing your build. I really like all 3 drip tip options and after making a final decision which one i will permanently use on the V2 the other 2 will find their way on top of other tanks. I also like the 2 different tubes and including a fill port gasket without the self sealing membrane is not something i will use but some don't like the membrane sealing ports so great that it can be swapped. The Build and wicking on the V2 is as simple as it gets and from the off i have had no leaking, gurgling or flooding issues. I would say the V2 is as quiet as a mouse but then a mouse squeaks and the V2 really is silent. It has the smoothest airflow you are likely to come across and the flavour is quite outstanding. The included Superfine Clapton Coils work a treat and just for the record i have settled for now with half open (3 holes open even though all 6 are visible) and the split D1 insert for a mid to tight draw. A different kind of MTL tank to the Expromizer V4 which involves more engineering but a match in performance! ___________________________________________________________________ Conclusion The Berserker V2 MTL RTA i will have to keep away from my wife who used the V1.5 as her tank for 6 months. That's because this is going to be one of my 2 go to MTL RTA tanks for the foreseeable future alongside the Expromizer V4. The V2 is giving me the best performance i have had from a MTL RTA alongside the Expromizer V4, let's call it a draw! Very impressed! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Very good build quality 4 colour options Extensive overhaul since last version Aesthetically pleasing Airflow control ring Airflow Inserts Micro manage draw, super-tight to loose MTL Inserts can be swapped on the fly Top-cap, RDA style sleeve Quick filling Self sealing fill ports (open fill port gasket included) 3 very nice fit for purpose drip tips included 2 Different tubes included (glass & PEI) 2 Superfine fused claptons included Very easy build and wick No issues experienced with wicking, flooding or leaking Silent Airflow super smooth Experiencing Outstanding flavour Cons Airflow control ring tight If you part hold sleeve (top-cap) while adjusting airflow top-cap can undo Flathead post screws (subjective) I would once again like to thank Viktor from VandyVape for supplying the Berserker V2 MTL RTA for the purpose of this review. ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the Sniper 80W 18650 Pod Kit from Hotcig. The Sniper 80W 18650 Pod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Hotcig. Introduction Hotcig for a long while have released really good products whether it's their earlier DNA devices or just keeping up with the latest trends with their own proprietary HM Chipset, but tend do stay somewhat under the radar as they don't heavily promote their products as much as their competitors. The Sniper is their latest Pod Mod device which had the misfortune of being tested alongside the Freemax AutoPod50 yet held it's own rather than being blown away like many a Pod Mod/AIO system would of been. The Sniper ticks a load of boxes while having a couple of things that would improve it further but with a long list of pros including, accommodating an 18650 battery, USB Type C, large liquid viewing windows, Standard 510 fitting drip tip and Power, Bypass and Custom modes, the Sniper needs a much closer look! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x Hotcig Sniper device 1 x Hotcig Sniper Pod 1 x 0.17ohm mesh coil 1 x 0.4ohm mesh coil 1 x USB cable 1 x User manual ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Sniper comes in quite basic cardboard box packaging with outer cardboard sleeve and on opening everything included is all on one level neatly packed within individual compartments. The Sniper has striking colourful side panels which differences the different colour/design versions, these panels on very close inspection are stickers but even stickers can be done well or badly and Hotcig have done a great job and they don't look or feel as if they are going anywhere soon! I received the Lava Orange version, the options are Miami Blue, Danxia Red, Aurora Purple, Canola Yellow or Lava Orange, all are very nice but not for those who like their plain looking devices. The device has a Zinc Alloy construction and is a compact palm size device yet has some reassuring weight, it's of solid build quality with thick metal outer shell. The shape is quite old school box style with bevelled edging to give an aesthetically pleasing form factor finished off by the battery cap up top with the edge of the top section of the pod neatly wrapping around the caps contour. The face has a square fire button top and side by side navigational buttons bottom, the central section is where the large colour screen is housed. Moving to the base we have branding, safety marks, venting and the Type C USB port which i wish was positioned elsewhere on the device. ___________________________________________________________________ Sniper Specs and Features: Size: 45.5 x 24 x 83mm Output: 80W Max, VW Battery: 1×18650 (not included) Display: 0.96-inch colour screen E-liquid capacity: 3.2ml/2ml Pods: Refillable, replaceable coil Coil options: 0.17ohm mesh (50W recommended); 0.4ohm mesh (26W recommended) USB Type C charging Refillable 3.2ml/2ml cartridge Single external 18650 battery with 80W Meshed coil for optimized flavor Portable and slim design Side filling design Replaceable coils for economic use Colour/Design: Miami Blue, Danxia Red, Aurora Purple, Canola Yellow, Lava Orange ___________________________________________________________________ The Pods You get just one pod included which is fair enough as it takes replaceable coils of which you receive 2 different ones. The capacity is 3.2ml with the standard version and 2ml with the TPD version, i received the standard Kit. The top section of the pod is delrin and protrudes out battery side where it curves around the contour of the battery cap. We have a standard 510 drip tip which is a big pro, the one provided is very comfortable but you can swap for one of your own if you prefer. The main section of the pod is cube shaped very similar to the RPM and Vinci pods and has a very slight frosting although the frosting is that light for the purpose of viewing any liquid inside it's as good as clear so that's how i will refer to it. On one side we have a silicone strip with bung which gets lifted from the side (it stays attached to the pod) to reveal a fair size fill port but i have known much bigger (it's fine for modern Gorilla nozzles). When filling there isn't much room between the wall of the pod and coil head so i did need to take my time but no big deal and because i took a bit of care not once did i have any issues, just a mess free fill. looking at the base of the pod we have the opening for the coil head to be installed and a round magnet to each corner. ___________________________________________________________________ The Coils You get two different coil heads provided which are simply press fitted into place securing with o-rings like so many of these replaceable coil pods. You receive the 0.17ohm mesh coil head with a best rating of 50w and also included is the 0.4ohm mesh coil head with a best rating of 26w. The resistance and best at wattage is etched onto the coil heads but it's not very easy to see and both coil heads have Blue o-rings, the easiest way of telling the coil heads apart is the wicking holes, they are much bigger on the 0.17ohm coil head. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Pod Deep in the pods bay we can see the Gold plated, spring loaded contacts on a raised platform and a raised round magnet in each corner. The two sides of the bay have large cutout sections which are viewing windows but also is how the air enters the device to get to the base of the coils. The pod snaps into place impressively securely and we have cutout slots either side of the protruding top section of the pod which are needed to get a grip to pull the pod free, very good! ___________________________________________________________________ AFA RBA & 510 Adaptor I am hoping to get hold of these items and do an update review because the AFA RBA from what i have seen is better than the average and having a rebuildable option is always a pro in my book. The RBA has adjustable airflow which also appeals and is also compatible with the Marvel and RPM pods so will fit devices such as the RPM40, RPM80, Alike etc and offers a much better RBA than the one i have seen pictured by Smok which looks very basic and doesn't really appeal. The RBA comes with a little adaptor with 510 threading so you can pulse your build and check resistance etc. Also available from Hotcig is a 510 adaptor which i have seen in action on a Youtube video by Hotcig. It has the same shaped top section to the pod so curves around the battery cap nicely and when installed looks like it's meant to be there. I really like these little pod mod 510 adaptors and having one for the Sniper will of course allow you to use the device while building and checking the RBA but will also allow you to use the Sniper with standard RDA's, RTA's or tanks. Only $4.99 ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting the battery The Sniper is old school with a top battery cap like on devices such as the Pico but many still like this style with the advantage being the device it'self can have less height than the battery as this protrudes out the top. The battery tube lining has a Silver reflective coating which attracts the light so the positive marking at the bottom of the tube stands out so unlike most devices where i moan about the visibility of marked orientation, top marks here! The threading on the cap is just a little crunchy but it screws on and off no dramas so overall very happy! ___________________________________________________________________ The Display The Sniper has a large, bright, sharp colour display and i do like how colour hasn't been over used making it a pleasant visual experience. Top left we have the mode and top right the battery status bar, underneath the information given we have the wattage. We then have an horizontal line of chevrons which act as a progress bar when taking a vape, underneath the progress bar to accompany it is the time of your puff given as the actual time duration. The bottom section of the screen displays the resistance, then voltage and finally amps, so no puff counter for those who use them. ___________________________________________________________________ Navigating The Sniper The Sniper is the usual 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off and once on pressing both navigational buttons together locks those buttons but the device will still fire, alternatively 3 presses of the fire button locks the whole device. Most Pod mods of this kind are pretty much just the working screen and adjusting wattage up and down but the Sniper does have other modes. By default the device is in standard Power mode (variable wattage) but 4 clicks of the fire button causes the mode (top left) to blink and now using the navigational buttons the mode can be changed to Bypass or Custom. Custom is the curves feature and has 10 0.5 second slots to tailor the vape you want. The wattage can be adjusted in 1W increments but you are limited depending on the resistance of the coil head which i will explain in the next section. The device has all the usual safety features and all feedback is given via the display if one kicks in. ___________________________________________________________________ Automatic Coil Detection When the pod is installed the device will read the resistance and automatically alter to the best recommended wattage, it will also limit the maximum wattage you can adjust to to stop the coil heads being vaped at wattage's that will give a dry or burn't hit. In theory the wattage will adjust to what the best at for the coil is but like with all coils you can get variants in resistance so indeed the 0.17ohm coil head did adjust to the best at 50w and would only allow the wattage to be adjusted up to 70w. The 0.4ohm coil head however that should automatically adjust when first fitting to 26w and allow the wattage to be adjusted up to 35w read at 0.455ohm so actually adjusted to 23w and would only allow wattage adjustment up to 30w which was fine because i found this coil head best at 25w. This means if you use the RBA it will also adjust to an automatic recommended wattage and have a max wattage limit as will if using the 510 adaptor with another tank. Using the Custom feature though overrides the max wattage feature and any 0.5 second segment can be programmed at any wattage right up to 80w and indeed when vaping using custom mode the wattage you set is the wattage given and you are no longer limited. ___________________________________________________________________ Charging As always i don't recommend charging your battery in the device and i would be very surprised if their would be any firmware upgrade, but if you were to charge your battery while in the device at least the Sniper has Type C for a more reliable stable charge. The USB is positioned on the base of the device which i don't like because i want to keep the device standing upright, however with this accommodating an external 18650 most people are not going to use the USB port so not quite the con it might of been. ___________________________________________________________________ How It Vapes And Thoughts! The easiest way of doing this is getting out the way what could improve the device because their really isn't much wrong! The obvious one is this would be better if it had adjustable airflow as like with so many of this type of device the coil heads determine airflow and you just have to run with it, it also needs pointing out loads of air get to the base of the coils so forget any type of MTL whatsoever. The other main con is the pod needs removing to fill and really wish this had some sort of top-fill through a valve especially as the capacity is a bit down with the standard version only holding 3.2ml of liquid. The only other con and on this occasion quite a petty issue for me is the position of the USB port being on the base but then i'm not going to use it so for me it really doesn't matter. Now for all the good stuff! For those that do charge in the device having Type C USB is a big pro, also the fact it accommodates an external 18650 yet it's such a palm sized compact device is a real win. I love the large viewing windows they are really fit for purpose and having the option of being able to use your own 510 is another big pro. The device is very user friendly and the performance i found excellent but need to point out when clicking the fire button to lock or enter the menu system the device will fire because it fires instantly with no delay whatsoever. The pod fits very securely and the slots for gripping the pod to remove is an example of attention to detail shown. I also like that the device has different modes especially the Custom mode and although not everyone will like the automatic coil detection i do, it only adjust when re-fitting the pod after removal and if it doesn't set to the wattage i wanted it only needed a minor adjustment and i'm fine with the max wattage limit as these included coils give a powerful very warm vape within the wattage permitted. I did try both coils but concentrated on the 0.4ohm coil simply because of the wattage i personally prefer to vape at, although this has smaller wicking holes than the 0.17ohm coil head it handled 70VG with ease. After using the device for a good while alongside the Freemax AutoPod50 the last couple of days i used it alongside other pod mods i have previously tested to give a fairer verdict. The flavour from both coils are above average edging the Vinci and RPM coils for me but they both give plenty of air, yet the only noise is the coil firing, no airflow turbulence in sight just a really smooth vape. The 0.4ohm coil gives a semi restrictive vape while the 0.17ohm gave basically no restriction at all. I didn't get spare coils for this and as mentioned it's been tested for a while so no issues with coil head longevity either. Finally the fact their is an AFA RBA and 510 adaptor available for the Sniper and the RBA is compatible with other Hotcig and RPM devices is another big plus. ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Solidly built Compact and ergonomic Vibrant colour/designs Top battery cap Accommodates 18650 Pod fits securely Cut out slots for grip (removing pod) Clear Pod (very slight frosting) Large fit for purpose viewing windows 510 drip tip (can use your own) 2 different coils included Both coils above average flavour Smooth airflow AFA RBA available (compatible with other devices) 510 Adaptor available Large, Bright, sharp well laid out colour display Adjusts in 1W increments Auto Coil Detection Max wattage level resistance dependant Power, Bypass, Custom modes Fires Instantly and performed without issue Lock Navigational buttons or whole device Multiple protections Type C USB Cons Need to remove pod to fill 3.2ml Standard capacity below par Airflow not adjustable USB port on base No puff counter I would once again like to thank Hotcig for supplying the Sniper 80W 18650 Pod Kit for the purpose of this review. ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the AutoPod50 VW Pod Kit from Freemax. The AutoPod50 VW Pod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Tina from Freemax. Introduction Of course i write the introduction after testing the device and can tell you this device is a bit special. Freemax are renowned for their mesh coils and wicking materials with only Horizontech in my opinion coming close when it comes to flavour and longevity from Sub-ohm mesh coil heads. The AutoPod50 utilises dual mesh sub-ohm coils which previously we have only seen in sub-ohm tanks bringing flavour for a pod system to an whole new level. The device and pods do have petty cons but adjustable wattage from 5 to 50w, fully adjustable airflow, 2000mAh battery, Type C USB with 2A charging, 30-40 refills on average claimed per coil head and the best flavour i have got from any sort of pod/AIO device means giving the AutoPod50 a good look is a must! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x Freemax Autopod50 Mod 1 x Freemax Autopod50 Pod (Freemax Autopod50 AX2 Mesh Coil 0.25ohm) 1 x Extra Freemax Autopod50 AX2 Mesh Coil 0.5ohm 1 x USB Cable 1 x Warning Card 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The AutoPod50 Kit came in a cardboard box with outer cardboard sleeve which has a picture of the device in the choice of colour on the front. On opening the device with attached pod sits proudly on display in the top layer with all the extra accessories in a separate box below. I received the Black-Red option which is Black at the top which then fuses into a rich Wine Red colour below. The colour options are Green, Black-Red, Blue-Yellow, Gunmetal, Coral or Blue, all colours in my opinion look nice especially the three fused coloured versions but it must be pointed out the high gloss finish attracts fingerprints. If there is anything that needs mentioning is when the face is tapped it does give a cheap hollow sound which is out of character to the device in general but then are people going to be constantly tapping the face of the device to really notice. The device both looks and feels high quality and the finish is top notch, it does have some weight and size compared to the average pod mod but is still a portable size and has a really curvy ergonomic friendly form factor. The device is quite plain apart from "Freemax" printed on one side and more branding down the spine but it's much less obtrusive than it looks in the photos. On the face of the device we have a Silver square fire bottom top and vertically positioned Silver navigational rocker bottom, between the fire and navigational buttons we have the Screen. Moving to the base we have a Type C USB port and venting, finally up top the darkly tinted pod with fixed drip tip protrudes to the rear as the top of the battery section is slanted. ___________________________________________________________________ AutoPod50 Specs and Features: Size: L43.5 x W24.5 x H94mm (Including drip tip) Pod Capacity: 4ml(Standard) / 2ml(TPD) Coil Resistance: Autopod50 AX2 Mesh Coil 0.25ohm (30-50W, Best 40W) Autopod50 AX2 Mesh Coil 0.5ohm (15-35W, Best 30W) Battery Capacity: 2000mAh Output Voltage: 0.7-7.5V Output Wattage: 5-50W Material: FeCrAl/PCTG/SS904L/Tea Fiber Cotton First dual mesh coil pod kit Advanced COILTECH 4.0 for rich flavour Type-C charge port with 2A quick charge AX2 coil has average lifespan of 30-40 times refill Colour: Green, Black-Red, Blue-Yellow, Gunmetal, Coral, Blue ___________________________________________________________________ The Pod The Pod holds 4ml of e-liquid (2ml TPD version) and has a flat top with front section that protrudes out with a piece cutout so when attached to the device a cavity is formed for air to get down to the airflow control section. Protruding from the top section we have a fixed drip-tip which is part of the same moulding so can't be removed. As long as there is good visibility of the e-liquid i don't mind tinted pods but this is just too dark and although i didn't need to remove the pod to check the level, many times rather than a quick glance i really needed to train my eye on the pod to see the liquid inside. Looking at the base of the pod with coil head with attached adjustable airflow section installed we can see the central positive and negative surround. To one side we have a Blue silicone section with an easy lift side flap which once removed (it stays attached to the pod) reveals a very generous fill port which also allows air to escape while a nozzle is inserted making filling the pod quick and mess free. On the underside of the protruding flat top section we have 2 square magnets and to the opposite side of the coil head assembly to the fill port we have a single rectangular magnet, the magnets are dark in colour so quite stealth like. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Pod Looking inside the pods bay we have the front top shelve where the flat protruding section of the pod sits, on this shelve is a stealth like dark coloured elongated magnet for the 2 square magnets of the pod to line up with. Further down into the bay we have a 360 degree shelve for the fill section to sit towards the front and to the rear a stealth like rectangular magnet to line up with the rectangular magnet on the pod. Finally we have a deep rectangular area with large Gold plated, spring loaded contacts where the coil head assembly will sit. The pod fits very securely with no movement whatsoever, you can use the cutout section at the front of the pod which is to allow air down to the coil assembly to lift the pod free or my preferred method is to push on the drip tip that lifts the pod due to it's slanted fit. ___________________________________________________________________ The Coils What sets this apart from other pod/AIO systems i have used previously which is plenty is the coil heads really deliver as will be explained later. The Coil heads are both dual mesh and beefy in size much more akin to a sub-ohm tank coil head rather than a pod. The mesh material used is military grade SS904L and wicking material is Tea Fiber Cotton. The coil heads have both wicking to the inside parameter of the coil head as well as each coil having it's own individual wicking. Freemax do claim on average 30 to 40 refills per coil head (which i assume is based on the standard 4ml pod) but then do cover their backs somewhat by mentioning this could vary depending on the sweetness or ratio of e-liquid used. Pre-installed we have the AX2 dual mesh 0.25ohm coil head identified by Yellow o-rings which is rated between 30 - 50w with a best at 40w which i fully agree with. The other included coil head is the AX2 dual mesh 0.50ohm coil head identified by Green o-rings which is rated between 15 - 35w with a best at 30w which i personally preferred at 25w. The pre-installed coil head comes with the airflow control section already installed but when changing coils this needs unscrewing and screwing back onto the new coil head. The coil head with airflow base section attached just gets press fitted into place and is sealed by o-rings, to remove just pull the coil head assembly out. ___________________________________________________________________ The Airflow The AutoPod50 has adjustable airflow which is executed by having a screw on base assembly which includes dual cyclops airflow control ring which screws onto the bottom of the coil head before installing into the pod. At the front of the device where the pod meets the chassis of the device as mentioned there is a cutout section to allow air to travel down to the base section to enter the airflow slots. The slots are a decent size and the ring adjusts with a nice tolerance. Most pod/AIO devices either don't have adjustable airflow or if they do it's very limited but this has full adjustability, excellent! ___________________________________________________________________ The Display The display isn't the largest but is bright and sharp and i had no issues reading all the information provided. To the left of the display we have the puff count top and total vape time bottom, both can be reset independently in the menu system. To the far write of the display we have a vertically positioned battery status bar and next to this at the top is the resistance, underneath the resistance is the voltage. The central area of the display is the wattage which while the fire button is held down displays the time of your current vape. ___________________________________________________________________ Navigating The AutoPod50 The device is the usual 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off, once on pressing evenly on the navigational rocker locks and unlocks the navigational rocker but the device will still fire, the only other combination key press feature is fire and down together flips the display. The AutoPod50 is a very simple device which adjusts in 1w increments from 5 to 50w which is all that's needed for the available coils. The device though does have a little menu system which is accessed by 3 quick presses of the fire button which allows you to scroll between Set, info or Exit. Info gives current battery voltage, operational temperature of the device and firmware version. With Set highlighted clicking fire allows you to scroll through the settings which are Screen Timeout (can adjust), Puff (can be reset), Time (which is total time vaped which again can be reset), Factory Reset and Exit. That's it! a very simple user friendly device. ___________________________________________________________________ Protections Low Resistance Protection Open Circuit Protection 10s Timeout Protection Short Circuit Protection High-temp Protection Low Voltage Protection ___________________________________________________________________ Charging The AutoPod50 has Type C USB and a 2A charge rate which is a big pro on both counts. A battery status bar is displayed while charging and if you are in a hurry and just need a reasonable amount of battery life the device will charge to 50% in just 30 minutes while a full charge takes 80 minutes which for a 2000mAh battery is excellent! It's not all pros though as the AutoPod50 stands up just like a regular device but due to the USB port being on the base it needs lying down while charging which i don't like. ___________________________________________________________________ How It Vapes And Thoughts! I have been using the device a while alongside other devices but because i wanted to check whether the coil head longevity was comfortably above average have used it as my main device for the last 3 days which was no chore as the vape quality and flavour i am getting is outstanding! I first swapped for the 0.5ohm coil head checking out swapping over the detachable base section and just vaped a couple of pods full of e-liquid and the flavour blew me away, it was just like vaping with the Fireluke 2 and absolutely no break-in period, top-notch flavour straight off the bat. I then swapped back to the 0.25ohm coil head which i have used continuously since checking longevity. The flavour i am getting from the 0.25ohm coil head is easily a match for the 0.5ohm and again no break-in time whatsoever. The airflow adjustment works really well allowing for a good variation of direct lung restriction but with both coils closing the airflow down to just slightly open even allows for a loose MTL. I suppose some may consider having to remove the pod to adjust airflow as a con but as most pod/AIO systems either have limited airflow adjustment or none at all and doing the airflow another way could take away from it's smooth draw and great flavour then not a con for me. I have lost count how many times i have refilled the pod while using the 0.25ohm coil head but went past what i would consider average longevity a good few refills ago and the flavour i am getting is still as good as the first pod full. Battery life for a Pod Mod/AIO device is also very favourable and no issues with efficiency, you get good value from the 2000mAh battery. I also like it has both Type C USB and a 2A charge rate making charging quick and reliable while i really don't like the USB port being positioned on the base. The only other cons i have is although i didn't need to remove the pod to check juice level i did in some light have to really train my eye to see and can imagine someone with not good eyesight may struggle, it's too darkly tinted in my opinion. The attached drip tip is comfortable but would still prefer a detachable one with standard 510 fitting and i wish it had top-fill as needing to remove pods to fill i find a pain and these coil heads are thirsty beasts, luckily i was sent the 4ml version but can only imagine the constant refilling of the 2ml pod. I write reviews and put my likes and cons but rarely go as far as recommending products as i believe people should read and watch as many reviews as possible and do their own research to make an informed decision but i have to stick my neck out with this one, it's absolutely fantastic! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Very good build quality Vibrant coloured finishes Ergonomic form factor Aesthetically pleasing Portable device Pod doesn't need removing to check liquid level (although pod could be lighter) Pod fits securely (no movement whatsoever) User friendly user interface 5 to 50w in 1w increments Puff counter Comfortable drip tip 2 different coil heads included Dual Mesh sub-ohm coils with Tea Fiber wicking Both coil heads fantastic flavour (good mesh sub-ohm tank flavour) No break-in period whatsoever Well above average coil head longevity (30 to 40 refills claimed) i lost count but excellent Fills quick and mess free Detachable base airflow assembly Fully adjustable airflow, smooth across the board 2000mAh battery Type C USB 2A charge rate Cons Pod darkly tinted Pod needs removing to fill Coil heads very thirsty (but means bags of flavour) Fixed attached drip tip USB port on base of device Fingerprint magnet I would once again like to thank Tina from Freemax for supplying the AutoPod50 VW Pod Kit for the purpose of this review. ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the TARGET PM80 SE Pod Mod Kit from Vaporesso. The TARGET PM80 SE Pod Mod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Jessica from Vaporesso. Introduction Vaporesso a while back entered the Pod Mod arena in style with the Target PM80, a sub-ohm DL device which is also compatible with the Vinci coils. Here we have their new Pod Mod and 18650 version of the Target PM80, the Target PM80 SE. The Target PM80 SE is identical to the in-built battery version aesthetically but is taller allowing the accommodation of an 18650, it also comes with 2 pods which again are identical to the Target PM80 pods and even the packaging and presentation is identical. The similarities are a good thing as the pods are cross compatible and use the same growing GTX family of coils giving many options. Powered by the popular Axon Chip it fires in an instant and features Variable Wattage (Pulse Mode), Smart Wattage and Variable Voltage modes. The menu system does differ from the in-built battery version as the PM80 SE adopts a monochrome display and gone is the 7 day puff monitoring feature. With 4ml (2ml TPD) clear pods for easy visibility of your juice and comfortable proprietary drip tip the Target PM80 SE which comes in a bunch of colour/design options is well worth a look! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x VAPORESSO TARGET PM80 SE Device 2 x VAPORESSO TARGET PM80 POD(4ml) TPD Version (2ml) 1 x GTX 0.2Ω MESH COIL 1 x GTX 0.6Ω MESH COIL 1 x USB Cable 1 x User Manual 1 x Warranty Card 1 x Reminder Card 2 x Airflow Silicone Plug ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics I received The Blue version, it comes in 6 colour options with a Gunmetal Zinc Alloy chassis, the colour options are Red, Purple, Blue, Black, Green or Silver. I like the aesthetics and form factor of most of the Pod Mods we have seen enter the marketplace but in my opinion Vaporesso have knocked the ball out the park with both the Target PM80 so also this taller version, i will let the pictures and comparison photo do the talking! The only possible con i can see with it's aesthetics to some is the Chassis is a fingerprint magnet so some might of preferred a matte finish! Target PM80 SE next to the PM80! ___________________________________________________________________ Target PM80 SE Specs and Features: Dimensions: 121.3 x 33.8 x 24.8mm Display: 0.91-inch OLED Screen Battery: 1 x 18650 Battery (Not Included) Resistance (rec-watt): GTX 0.2Ω MESH COIL (45–60W); GTX 0.6Ω MESH COIL (20-30W) Power Output: 5-80W Charging Current: 2A, Micro-USB POD Capacity: 4ml (2ml TPD Version) AXON chip for smart VW Innovative GTX coils for better flavor Easy top refill design Adjustable airflow system 2A quick charge Multiple functional protections Colours: Red, Purple, Blue, Black, Green, Silver ___________________________________________________________________ The Pod You receive 2 pods which is a pro and the capacity is 4ml or 2ml if you have the TPD compliant pods, they are the exact same pods that came with the Target PM80. The top of the pods have a slanted flat top with fixed proprietary drip tip very much like the Podstick pods but just larger and with a wider bore. The pods are clear and with a combination of how much of the pod protrudes from the top of the device and the large airflow cutouts on both sides of the device we have very good visibility of the e-liquid. Moving to the base and we can see the coils will be just press fitted into place and we also have 2 very large round magnets. To one side is a really chunky fill bung which can be easily lifted and then turned (it stays attached to the pod) to reveal a very large fill port which allows air still to escape when most sized nozzles are inserted so the pod can be filled quickly and mess free, the bung fits deep giving a really good seal. Although having to remove the pod to fill isn't perfect i like the fill method and i had no flooding or leaking after filling or refilling the pod. ___________________________________________________________________ The coils You receive 2 different Nichrome Mesh coils but also available is a total of 6 options which include a MTL option and RBA head, i was sent a selection. Included is the 0.6ohm GTX mesh coil head which is rated between 20w to 30w and the 0.2ohm GTX mesh coil head which has a rating of 45w to 60w, the bore on the 0.2ohm coil is wider and was one of the coil options also included with the Target PM80. The coils look the same style and size as the Vinci coils and in fact they are interchangeable which can only be a good thing giving more options and coil availability. The coil head just gets press fitted into the pod where it secures onto the air pipe via an o-ring with another o-ring sealing the fit at the base, either side we have part of the coil protruding and large air intakes to allow plenty of air to the centre of the coils. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Pod Looking inside the pod's bay we can see the two Gold plated, spring loaded contacts on a small raised rectangular section and 2 large magnets, also visible on the sides are the large airflow cutout sections. The pod fits very securely and has no movement whatsoever, in fact it's quite difficult to get grip to give a strong enough pull to remove upwards so the trick is to put your finger behind the drip tip and pull forward which in conjunction with the slope of the fit lifts the pod free, really like this a lot! ___________________________________________________________________ The Airflow The air gets access to the base of the coil head via 3 large cutout sections either side of the device and despite some plugs being included it's a bit of an archaic method to really credit the device as having adjustable airflow. For me the 0.2ohm coil head included suits the open airflow but you do receive 4 plugs so plugging one side will give a more restrictive draw but when plugging both sides it didn't suit the 0.2ohm coil at all but did allow for a loose MTL when using the included 0.6ohm coil and mid to loose MTL with the 1.2ohm regular coil head (not included), i suppose it's a better solution than some trying to reduce airflow by putting their finger over the openings! ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Battery The PM80 SE accommodate an 18650 battery which is a big pro over the original PM80 and i like the hatch door situated on the base. The door just needs pulling forward and lifting and once your battery is installed just press down and slide secure, i am not though over impressed with marked battery orientation. The + is marked as well as it can be at the bottom of the tube but you need to have a good light source directed down the tube to see it and the - on the underneath of the battery door is just indented into the metal so the same colour and barely visible (bright White in future please). ___________________________________________________________________ The Display The Display is very bright with plenty of information given. Top left we have a battery status bar with the percentage also displayed within this bar. The bottom left area of the diaplay gives resistance reading and the puff count. Top right we have the mode and then in the bottom right area we have the best between information given for the installed coil, the centre of the screen is where the wattage (voltage when in VV mode) is displayed. I must say i preferred the colour display of the original PM80 as this display seems quite cluttered, also some of the font is quite small and with no colour to break things up i found it hard to focus on information such as resistance or the puff count. ___________________________________________________________________ Navigating The Device This is where the device differs from the PM80 although it has all the same features as the PM80 apart from the absence of the puff monitoring feature but how the device is navigated differs. The device is the usual 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off and once on 3 clicks will lock the navigational buttons but the device will still fire. The other combination key press features are up and fire together flips the screen and down and fire gives information about the chip. The marketing does heavily suggest this has Pulse mode so i assume its automatically using the pulse feature when in Variable wattage and Smart Wattage modes. Pressing up and down together gives us the screen where using the navigational buttons we can scroll through the various modes which are Variable Wattage, Smart Variable Wattage and Variable Voltage. It then moves to a default option which resets the device including the puff counter and finally Exit which takes us back to the main screen. When in Variable Wattage mode the recommended wattage for the installed coil is displayed but just for reference, when in Smart Variable Wattage mode however the wattage automatically adjusts to a recommended wattage within the given parameters. Although i prefer the colour display and overall user interface of the original PM80, the PM80 SE still offers a user friendly experience and is simple to navigate. ___________________________________________________________________ Charging Unfortunately we don't have type C USB but we do have 2A charging although as ever i never recommend charging the battery in the device unless it's your only option. If you do charge the battery in the device the battery status is displayed while charging as well as estimated charge time left, the Target PM80 SE also supports pass-through! ___________________________________________________________________ My thoughts And How It Vapes? I did like the original PM80 and preferred it's display and user interface compared to the PM80 SE but with the SE version accommodating an 18650 battery makes it a big win. As mentioned aesthetically apart from the SE being taller they look identical and another pro is the fact the pods are identical and use the same GTX coil family as well as being compatible with Vinci coils. With the inclusion of the 0.2ohm and 0.3ohm coil heads the original concentrated on DL with no apologies for the tonne of air for a pod device it gives, this device though also comes with the 0.6ohm Mesh coil which brings into play those airflow plugs much more as this suits a bit of restriction and with both plugs inserted even a loose MTL is possible. I do like these GTX coils preferring them to the Vinci coils but i'm one of the few that although a good device the Vinci and Vinci X were rather over-hyped in my opinion and prefer both the Vaporesso GTX and Smok RPM coil families. I did receive a selection of GTX coils to find the 0.2ohm and 0.3ohm mesh coil heads are actually my least favourite much preferring the 0.6ohm (included), 0.8ohm and the regular 1.2ohm with both airflow plugs inserted gave a nice mid to loose MTL draw. The airflow is smooth enough and also all coils give bags of flavour and a warm vape which often isn't the case with pod devices which can give quite a cool vape, i found flavour great and warm enough at the lower end of the various coil recommendations so plenty of scope for even a much warmer vape if preferred. I did get slight weeping of e-juice i expect from the bottom airflow slots on the base of the coils but no worse than any other device which has similar style coil heads and pods. I like how securely the pods fit, the mouthpiece is comfortable and visibility of the e-juice level is excellent. ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Aesthetically pleasing Portable size and ergonomic 6 Colour/design options Very good build quality Full compatibility with original PM80 Smooth Airflow Includes 2 pods Includes 2 different coils Flavour very good both coils 0.2ohm coil head medium restricted DL draw 0.6ohm coil head DL draw slightly more restriction (using both airflow plugs loose MTL possible) Plenty of other coil options including 1.2ohm MTL regular coil head Airflow reducing plugs Variable Wattage (Pulse mode by default) Can clearly see e-liquid in the pod at all times Pod fits extremely securely Fill method well executed Vinci coils compatible Accommodates 18650 battery 2A charge rate Charging feedback displayed Micro USB port positioned on side of the device Various power modes Coil recognition giving best at wattage parameters User friendly menu system Battery status bar and given as percentage Wattage adjustment scrolls at nice speed 5W to 80W Adjust in 0.5W increments single press, 1W increments button held down Light switch style fire button Fires insanely quickly at set wattage Supports pass-through Supports firmware upgrades Cons Would prefer colour screen and user interface of original PM80 Could have better airflow adjustability (but much better than nothing) Needs clearer battery orientation markings Top-fill would be preferred Type B USB Variable Voltage only adjusts up to 4.0V Suspect no voltage boost but isn't an issue with supplied coil Heads Proprietary fixed drip tip (is comfortable though) Frame is fingerprint magnet I would once again like to thank Jessica from Vaporesso for supplying the TARGET PM80 SE Pod Mod Kit for the purpose of this review. ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the ALIKE 40W Pod Starter Kit from Smok. The ALIKE 40W Pod Starter Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ella from Sourcemore. Introduction Unless you have just landed from another planet you will Know the vaping world has gone pod mod mad and of course Smok are right in the mix with countless products. The Alike is actually not alike the usual Smok styling and in fact something quite different bringing us a device more akin to the Aegis devices, it's a very rugged yet aesthetically luxurious device with a tri-proof rating of IPX7. Underneath the aesthetics and palm sized ergonomic form factor though it's practically the same device as the RPM40 just a premium version, let's check it out! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: Standard Edition/US Edition 1x Standard Edition/US Edition 1x ALIKE Device 1x ALIKE Empty Pod(5.5ml) 1x RPM Mesh 0.4ohm Coil 1x RPM DC 0.8ohm MTL Coil 1x USB Cable 1x User Manual EU Standard Edition 1x Standard Edition/US Edition 1x ALIKE Device 1x ALIKE Empty Pod(5.5ml) 1x RPM Mesh 0.4ohm Coil 1x RPM DC 0.8ohm MTL Coil 1x USB Cable 1x User Manual EU 2ml Edition 1x Standard Edition/US Edition 1x ALIKE Device 1x ALIKE Empty Pod(2ml) 1x RPM Mesh 0.4ohm Coil 1x RPM DC 0.8ohm MTL Coil 1x USB Cable 1x User Manual ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Alike came in cardboard packaging and inside we have a device not of the usual Smok styling but something quite different. I received the Matte Blue version, it's available in Matte Green, Matte Gold, Matte Red, Matte Blue or Matte Gun Metal. The device is quite busy looking which i won't describe too much but i will leave that to the photos. It has many traits to the Aegis with stitched leather on the spine and both sides and also between the leather and main chassis a bracket which sweeps right round the device in the colour of choice. The main chassis has a rubber coating as does the top of the protruding pod, to one corner on the base we have a watertight silicone bung which when removed reveals the micro USB port. The device has tri-proof protection making it along with it's palm size form factor very suitable for carrying around and using on the go with piece of mind it shouldn't get damaged. ___________________________________________________________________ Alike Specs and Features: Size: 77 x 43.2 x 23.4 Battery Capacity: Built-in 1600mAh E-Juice Capacity: 2ml/5.5ml Standby Current: ＜120uA Input Voltage: 3.3V-4.2V Output Voltage: 0.5V-4.0V Output Power: 1W-40W Charging Current: Max 1.1A Charging Voltage: 5V Coil: RPM Mesh 0.4ohm coil and RPM DC 0.8ohm MTL coil Larger 1600mAh battery for longer vaping time 1-40W wattage adjustable IPX7 grade, designed for worry-free use Widely compatible with RPM40 coil Colours: Matte Green, Matte Gold, Matte Red, Matte Blue, Matte Gun Metal ___________________________________________________________________ The Pod The pod is rectangular rather than the square shape that came with the RPM40 and while both an RPM and Nord pod are available only the RPM pod is included in the kit. The capacity of the pod is 5.5ml unless you get the TPD version which then is reduced to 2ml. The pod is very transparent allowing good e-liquid visibility and has the same style silicone flap on the side of the pod which needs lifting up to reveal a generous size fill port. The top and spine side of the pod has a rubber casing and down the spine side are grooves for grip which assist the removal of the pod from the device, Up top is a removable 510 drip tip so you can fit your own if you prefer. Moving to the base of the pod we have the opening for the coil head to be press fitted into place and to either side large magnets. ___________________________________________________________________ The Included Coils And Fitting Them 2 different coil heads are included none of which are pre-installed in the pod. We get the RPM Mesh 0.4ohm coil which has been included in many other RPM compatible kits and is rated best at 25W and we also receive a MTL option. The MTL option is a Kanthal vertical round wire coil head, 0.8ohm and rated best at 16W. The coil head just gets press fitted into place and the air enters via the base of the coil, the device has no adjustable airflow so the tightness of the draw or lack of is controlled solely by the bore of the coil. ___________________________________________________________________ Other Available Coil Options As well as the 2 coils included with the kit any of the countless RPM coils will fit the pod including the RPM RBA head. Also there is a Nord pod available for the Alike allowing Nord coil heads also to be used. A lot of people who will be interested in this device will have other Smok devices so as well as having RPM coils will most likely have Nord coils knocking about so i feel not including the Nord pod with the kit is a big con. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Pod Looking at the pods bay we have it open at the spine area of the device where the grooves of the pod will be and on the floor of the bay we have the spring loaded contacts positioned centrally and a magnet each side to line up with the magnets on the pod. The pod secures into the bay with a real snap due to the strength of the magnets and it takes quite a tug to remove. I really wish there was a viewing window as to check the e-liquid level the pod needs removing which isn't ideal but not too bad with the 5.5ml standard version. ___________________________________________________________________ Tri-proof Protection One of the main features of the Alike is it has waterproof, dustproof and shockproof protection with a rating of IPX7 which means it can withstand being immersed in water between 15cm and 1 meter for 30 minutes but not quite got the total dust protection the Aegis has and while feeling a tough durable device again not quite Aegis standards in this regard. ___________________________________________________________________ The Display The colour display is very bright and impressively sharp with all the information needed on show. Top left we have the battery status bar then top right we have the battery life given as a percentage. Underneath we have the wattage and below this the time of your vape. The wattage and vape time are within a circular design and underneath we have the resistance followed by voltage and then your puff count. Bottom left we have a painting pallet icon followed by 6 different coloured squares in an horizontal row. The main information is in white but added icons and the mentioned circular design can be customised to be one of 6 colours. Yes you heard a smok display without "SMOK" being displayed anywhere! ___________________________________________________________________ Navigating The Alike The Alike may have a pod/cartridge that fits to the device but the device operates just like any other variable wattage regulated device. The device is the usual 5 clicks to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off and once on the wattage can be adjusted in 1W increments from 1W to 40W, it round robins. We do have a number of combination key press features which include pressing fire and left together resets the puff counter and fire and right together moves to the next colour option if you want to change the colour of certain items on the screen, the colours to choose from are Red, Orange, Blue, Magenta, Green and White. Pressing the fire button 3 times locks the whole device so it will not fire, alternatively you can lock just the navigational buttons by pressing them both at the same time. Finally as expected the device has the usual safety protections and if one kicks in a message is displayed on the screen. ___________________________________________________________________ Protections High-Temperature Protection 8 Seconds Cutoff Short Circuit Protection Low Voltage Protection ___________________________________________________________________ Charging To charge the silicone plug needs pulling out (it stays attached to the device) which is positioned on one edge of the base of the device. I really would prefer the micro USB to be positioned elsewhere so the device could be charged standing up and also wish it was Type C. While charging both a status bar is shown and the current charge is given as a percentage, it also displays how much time the device will take to be fully charged which i really like. The device supports pass-through so you can vape while charging and has a 1A charge rate, it took nearly 2 hours to charge which in 2020 seems sluggish for a 16oomAh battery i would find about 1 hour more acceptable. ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Alike And Thoughts! This will surprise many as it's rugged build quality with really nice hand feel and overall styling is a real departure from the usual Smok device although lately looking at other devices like the Fetch they are obviously trying to release more unique looking devices instead of having that familiar Smok look. It might have a completely different look and feel but performs just like the other 40W RPM compatible devices such as the RPM40 with the vape quality from the RPM Mesh 0.4ohm coil being identical to with other devices i have used the coil with. I like this coil head, it gives quite a cool vape which won't suit everyone but gives bags of flavour and keeps up fine if cranking up an extra 5W to 30W for a bit extra warmth. I do like the inclusion of a MTL option which is the coil i used most as i know the RPM Mesh 0.4ohm coil very well. Like with all these type of devices that lets plenty of air to the base of the coil and then relies on the bore of the coil head for it's restriction it's not a tight MTL but a mid to loose draw but still a MTL option which is a pro. This coil gave much more warmth and again no complaints about flavour, the recommended 16W is spot on in my opinion. The fact there is so many coil options available including an RBA is a real pro as is the fact a Nord pod is also available but find it a con the Nord pod wasn't included. Over time i did get some e-liquid in the pods bay but i have known much worse and the bay is liquid tight so the device won't get damaged so not a major issue in fact many reviewers will probably not even mention it as it's minimal. I like the device it gives a real nice vape with the RPM coils and battery life is good especially when using with the 0.8ohm coil which will give most vapers a full day. Amongst other pros are the device is simple to use, the display can be customised, the pod has a 5.5ml capacity and you can fit your own 510 if you wish. As well as not receiving the Nord pod the only real cons i have for the device is it doesn't have adjustable airflow, the pod needs removing to check the e-liquid level and charging takes about 2 hours which is far too slow in my opinion. ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Nice build quality Nice ergonomic hand feel Plenty of colour options Portable, ergonomic device Supports Nord and RPM coils (Nord pod not included) Tri-proof IPX7 Large fill port (mess free filling) RBA head available 2 different coils included DL and MTL option (although mid to loose mtl, not tight) Good flavour both coils Adjustable wattage 1W-40W (1W increments) Puff counter (can be reset) Sharp, bright, colour display Display can be customised Battery status given as percentage Large capacity 5.5ml (standard pod) Pod fits securely Can use your own 510 Supports Pass-through Great feedback during charging including charge time left Cons Need to remove pod/cartridge to see juice level No adjustable airflow Takes about 2 hours to charge Not Type C USB Micro USB on base of device Nord Pod not included I would once again like to thank Ella from Sourcemore for supplying the ALIKE 40W Pod Starter Kit for the purpose of this review. ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the Aegis Max with Zeus Sub-ohm Tank Kit from Geekvape. The Aegis Max Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Clay from Geekvape. Introduction When the original Aegis was released their was a bit of a buzz about it, almost indestructible, firing time to rival the Drag and battery options that included a 26650. Then we had more recently the Legend a dual battery version followed by the Mini with an inbuilt battery, the Solo and the list goes on. The Aegis Max is a single battery 100W device with the same form factor as the Solo but just slightly bigger allowing it to accommodate a 21700 battery for better performance and increased battery life. The better performance at higher wattage has allowed the Max to be paired up with the Zeus Sub-ohm tank while it's size is still compact and portable. like many i love the Solo with the only con worth mentioning being it only accommodates an 18650 which compromised it's high end performance between 70 to 100W (an 18650 just doesn't cut it) so here we are a 21700 version, let's check it out! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x Aegis Max Mod 1 x USB Cable 1 x User manual 1 x Spare parts pack 1 x 18650 battery adapter 1 x Battery door assist tool 1 x Zeus Tank (Pre-installed: Z2 Coil (Mesh Coil 0.2ohm, 70-80W) 5ml (2ml TPD)) 1 x Coil tool 1 x Spare glass tube 3.5ml (2ml TPD) 1 x Z1 Coil (Mesh Coil 0.4ohm, 60-70W) ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Aegis Max Kit came in the usual Black cardboard box that Geekvape samples come packaged in and once opened i was met by a familiar looking Aegis device (Aegis Solo) but just slightly bigger dimensions. The Max's aesthetics are very busy due to the use of many different durable materials, making the device look as solid as it is. The materials used include, LSR Silicone, Die-Cast Aluminium, Die-Cast Zinc Alloy, Leather and Stainless Steel. I received the Black Space version, it' also available in Black Tungsten, Grey Pearl, Red Phoenix and White Storm, all versions come with a Zeus Sub-ohm tank in a colour that suits the device. Looking at the device from the side towards the front we have army grade black silicone, then we have a Metal bracket in the colour of choice which helps secure the padded leather on the spine. The front has a rhombus shaped light switch style fire button at the top, at the bottom we have the - and + buttons that match the style of the fire button, between the navigational buttons and fire button we have a large screen. The spine of the device as already mentioned has a leather cover which has padding underneath for comfort, the base of the device has a battery plate with fold in lever and on one side is a silicone bung for the micro USB port. Moving to the top of the device the rear is rounded and has a large 28mm 510 plate, the 510 connection is Gold plated and spring loaded. Ergonomically the Max like the Solo is superb and doesn't suffer in this regard with it's increased size, with the cushioned leather and position of the fire button it is very comfortable to use. The build quality is as good as it gets and the Max is as solid as the rest of the Aegis family. ___________________________________________________________________ Zeus Sub-ohm Tank Specs and Features: Size: 26 x 42.5mm (Not including Drip tip) Capacity: 5ml (2ml TPD) Spare glass tube 3.5ml (2ml TPD) Drip tip type: 810 Drip Tip Filling Method: Top Fill Mesh Z1 coil 0.4ohm (60-70W) Mesh Z2 coil 0.2ohm (70-80W)(pre-installed) Innovative quick change prebuilt coil system Direct Top Airflow & Top-to-Bottom Airflow with leak-proof function Updated fill port design for liquid spillage resistance Thread: 510 Colours: Stainless Steel, Gunmetal, Black, Blue, Gold, Rainbow, Red (Colour to suit colour of device in regards to this kit) ___________________________________________________________________ Zeus Sub-ohm Tank Various Parts Starting at the top we have a wide bore goon fit delrin 810 drip tip which can be swapped for one of your own if you prefer, no second option or 510 adaptor is provided unless it's included with the retail version but the pre-installed 810 i have no issues with. The top-cap screws off (the usual bayonet design so just a slight turn needed) as does the base section. The glass can be wiggled free as it's secured top and bottom with o-rings and can be replaced with the straight 3.5ml glass (the TPD version comes with 2ml glass only but you do get a spare). The airflow control ring can also be easily removed which leaves the juice port and airflow intake section with attached double walled chamber. The coils get press fitted into the chamber and the base section has a positive plate for the bottom of the coil to make contact with. We get all the usual spare o-rings and also a coil removal tool which is a nice touch but personally i didn't find any need for it. ___________________________________________________________________ The Airflow The Zeus Sub-ohm Tank has a top to bottom airflow system with large dual airflow slots that are fully adjustable. You also have a double walled chamber so the air comes in through the slots, down the cavity between the two chamber walls and into the base section. Now we have the air in the base section just as you would if the tank had bottom airflow slots and this air enters the coil head from underneath in the usual manner giving bottom airflow, it's just taking the top to bottom airflow concept of the Zeus RTA's and implementing it in the least complicated way. I don't like to say leakproof but the system gives the Zeus Sub-ohm tank the same leak resistance that we have seen with the Zeus RTA's. ___________________________________________________________________ The Coils and Fitting Them The Zeus Subohm tank has 2 available coils which are both kanthal mesh and included. Pre-installed we have the Z2 0.2ohm mesh coil head which is rated between 70-80W. The other included coil is the Z1 0.4ohm coil head which has a rating between 60-70W, the specs are etched onto the coil head shell. The mesh is more of a Notch style giving plenty of surface area with large gaps between so wicking will be no issue as was once the case with the first generation notch style designs, the coils also have 4 very large wicking holes. The coil head simply gets press fitted into the chamber and pulled out to remove, if you have any problems pulling the coil head out you do receive a tool to help but i have had no issues. Looking on the chamber we can see 2 large wicking ports to allow e-liquid to surround the coil head as the chambers main purpose was to deliver airflow from the top to the bottom and having plug in coils is cleverly taking advantage of having the chamber present. ___________________________________________________________________ Filling The Tank With my first Zeus Sub-ohm tank the airflow control ring was a bit too loose which was a petty con but the one i received in this kit was perfect. It turns with nice resistance and has stoppers, how tight the airflow control is maybe hit or miss or more likely it's been improved as my first tank was an original sample version. The top-cap is less than half a turn and it's off, it's the same bayonet design Geekvape have used on previously Zeus atty's. Once off the 2 kidney shaped fill ports are revealed which are quite narrow so large nozzles and glass droppers won't fit but most standard nozzles will be fine. Luckily there is quite a deep channel between the edge of the tank and air pipe section so it won't be messy if using larger nozzles, as any juice will gather in the channel and find it's way into the ports. Once filled just position the bayonet tabs in place push down and give it a slight turn. ___________________________________________________________________ Aegis Max Specs and Features: Output power: 5-100W Input voltage: 3.2V-4.2V Output voltage: 0.1-8V Minimum voltage: 3.3V ± 0.1V Longest output/vaping time: 10s Charger voltage USB Micro: 5V1.5A Battery: 21700/18650（single battery, not included) Temperature control: 100°C-315°C/200°F-600°F Compatible with 21700/18650 battery Powerful function in small size Easy adjustment of power and temperature Multiple protections for a safe vaping Waterproof, Shockproof and Dust-proof Colours: Black Tungsten, Grey Pearl, Black Space, Red Phoenix, White Storm ___________________________________________________________________ Aegis Max Vs Aegis Solo The Aegis Max is basically the Aegis solo but just slightly bigger so it will accommodate a 21700 battery as well as an 18650. The device isn't just slightly taller but all dimensions are greater in comparison to keep the exact same form factor. Aegis Solo Height: 86.4mm Width: 31.5mm Depth: 41.2mm Aegis Max Height: 93mm Width: 34mm Depth: 46.3 The only aesthetic difference is the branding is now embossed on to the bracket rather than the Rubber casing and although still having the same light switch style functionality the buttons are a different shape, the device itself operates exactly the same with now improved performance at higher wattage and greater battery life when using a 21700 battery. ___________________________________________________________________ Waterproof, Dustproof and Shockproof Like the other Aegis devices It's a durable mod and although no-one including Geekvape will suggest going diving with it or throwing the device from a 9th floor window you would have to go some to break the device by accident. Made from many different durable materials (6 in total) including army grade silicone it will take some knocks. The device is IP67 waterproof which means it will withstand being immersed in water up to 1 meter in depth for up to 30 mins and there's some clever ways the Aegis Max is a fully operating device yet waterproof. When looking at the device you might think well water will get in there, there and there etc but there is a way it is kept sealed everywhere. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Battery The Aegis Max accommodates a single 21700 battery but by using the supplied adaptor will also house an 18650 instead. The battery gets fitted via the bottom of the device, we have a removable battery plate with lift up lever like we have seen before on the original Aegis, Solo, Sigelei Evaya and Jackaroo to name four devices. Unscrewing the plate and screwing back on does take a bit of time that impatient people might not like but i like this method of fitting batteries as it's very secure and no risk of damaging your battery wrap. The plate has a fitted o-ring to complete the watertight seal and you also receive an assist tool to get it super tight, battery orientation is clearly marked both inside the battery tube and on the underside of the screw plate so a really good job all round! ___________________________________________________________________ Navigating the Aegis Max The Max is the usual 5 clicks to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off and it has a large bright screen with a very clear layout, it does have a tinted cover which although didn't make viewing the screen impossible outdoors it was more difficult. There are some combination key press functions which are, + and fire together increases the brightness of the screen, - and fire together decreases the brightness of the screen and - and + together locks the navigational buttons. The screen displays the mode at the top, underneath the mode is the wattage (temperature when in temp control), underneath wattage/temp is the battery status bar, The wattage/temp and battery bar are both within an highlighted area. Next we have the resistance, followed by the amps (wattage when in temp control), then the volts (TCR value when in temp control) and finally puffs (only goes to 999 and then goes back to 000 as i found out) which when you vape changes to time vaped and then goes back to puffs afterwards. Pressing the fire button 3 times highlights the mode which now can be changed. When highlighted each press of the + button takes you to the next mode and if you overshoot the - button takes you back, the modes are Power, TC-Ni, TC-SS, TC-Ti, TCR, VPC (variable power curve, usually called CCW) and Bypass. while the mode is highlighted a press of the fire button highlights resistance which can be locked and another press highlights puffs which can be reset. If you use temp control then when the mode you want is highlighted each press of the fire button takes you to the next item on the screen you can alter, you can as already mentioned lock resistance and also set wattage. The interface is very uncomplicated and those that have the original Aegis, Mini, Solo or Legend will be very familiar with it. ___________________________________________________________________ Charging As always i don't recommend charging batteries in the device unless it's your only option but if you do so or if there is an unexpected firmware upgrade there is a silicone plug on the side of the device which needs pulling out (it remains attached to the device). We have a standard micro USB port and although many will never use the port i have to be consistent and make it a con that this isn't Type C. The charge rate is 1.5A which is acceptable so pretty happy. ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Kit And Thoughts! I did use the Zeus Sub-Ohm tank but only with the Z2 0.2ohm coil as i just wanted to see how the Max performed at higher wattage, the tank and these coils i have used before reviewing the Sub-ohm tank separately and also having it included in the Aegis X Kit. The Zeus Sub-ohm tank is without doubt a premium tank offering plug in coil design, quick mess free top-fill and leakproof top to bottom airflow design. It gives plenty of air for most with good airflow adjustability to get the restriction you like. Both available coils are quite high wattage although i find they give cracking flavour and plenty of warmth at their lower rating but both coils handle even higher than their ratings without any issues. I had the Z2 coil up at 90W and the Max seemed to be giving that before i settled for 70W which is the wattage i usually vape the coil at. If i have any criticism of the tank it's more that after being released for over a year their are still only 2 coil options and would like a coil that allows for slightly less wattage. When it comes to the Max apart from the now obligatory con for any new device hat doesn't have type C i just don't have any. I really liked the Solo with the only real complaint being it didn't accommodate a 21700 but here we have it under the name of the Max. the IP67 and great ergonomics etc are all up to the usual Aegis standards so really like this a lot. As well as the included Zeus Sub-ohm Tank i tried several RTA's on the Max from the Wotofo Cog at low wattage right up to the Aromamizer Plus V2 RDTA that i am testing which at 30mm sits on the Max with no overhang whatsoever, and finally i am enjoying the extra battery life a 21700 gives. For what the Aegis Max offers at it's price point it must be currently in the running for best single battery device of 2020, it's a winner! ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Build Quality Build Materials Comfort of use Compact, portable Waterproof Dustproof Shockproof Fires Instantly Solid, no rattles Fire button nice and clicky 30mm tanks without overhang Curves Temp control (not tested) Large, good layout display Easy to use Firmware upgradeable Great performance Accommodates 21700 battery Good battery life 18650 adaptor included Zeus Sub-Ohm Tank (great premium tank inclusion) Leakproof top to bottom airflow design Quick mess free top-fill Plug in coils 5ml capacity (standard version) Spare glass Both the Z1 and Z2 coils give good flavour (up there with the better mesh coils) Cons Not Type C USB Wish there was more coil options for Zeus Sub-ohm Tank I would once again like to thank Clay from Geekvape for supplying the Aegis Max with Zeus Sub-ohm Tank Kit for the purpose of this review. ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the New Version of the Pal SE Pod Kit from Artery. The updated Pal SE Pod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Hugo from Artery. Introduction The original Pal SE Pod Kit was released just prior to Chinese New Year which was followed by the chaos the world has been in since with the Coronavirus Pandemic. It had mixed reviews by reviewers and likewise a mixed reaction from the more important people those that bought it. While many liked the original others had leaking issues from the pod with other issues being some not liking the mouthpiece while others found the draw too loose and experienced muted flavour. Apart from now only having one 1.2mm airflow hole rather than 2 the device itself is identical so the upgrade is concentrated around the pod which now has an integrated tinted more ergonomic mouthpiece, filling method moved to the base of the pod and a new 1.2ohm Kanthal regular coil using thinner wire than the previous coils. For those that were disappointed with the original the new kit comes with a letter of apology card which is quite classy and shows they listen and act on criticism which is good to see, let's give the updated version a look! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x Artery PAL SE Kit (with 1.2ohm Cartridge) 1 x Artery PAL SE Cartridge (1.2ohm) 1 x Lanyard 1 x Type-C USB Cable 1 x Rubber Ring 1 x User Manual 1 x Warranty Card 1 x A Letter of Apology ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Pal SE Pod Kit came in cardboard packaging and on opening i was met by a stylish looking Black device with Carbon Fiber inserts both front and back but other options are available. The colour/design options are Black Carbon Leather, Black & Red Leather, Brown Leather, Black Leather, Black Carbon Fiber or Royal White, the Leather versions have Leather inserts while the Royal White is a White device with Blue fused metallic panels, also included is the obligatory lanyard! The device reminds me of the Caliburn in so many ways and it's form factor is like a much chunkier Caliburn but has some extra weight which in part will be the larger battery. The device has a high quality Zinc Alloy construction and the tinted integrated mouthpiece protrudes from the top of the device. The one i received as mentioned has Carbon Fiber Inserts and has a Black chassis and fire button. The Zinc Alloy large round fire button is towards the top on the front insert and below we have an LED for battery status indication. On both sides we have vertical slots cut out that act as viewing windows to see your juice level, also on one side we have a Type C USB port for charging. Finally on the base we have safety stamps and venting just in case. The device as mentioned has some reassuring weight and is slightly bigger than the average for this type of device but is still both very ergonomic and portable. ___________________________________________________________________ Pal SE Specs and Features: Size: 109 x 23 x 13mm Material: Zinc alloy/PCTG Battery Capacity: 700mAh Wattage: Max 20W Juice Capacity: 2ml Voltage: 3.2V-4.2V Coil: 1.2ohm KA1 Coil One airflow inlet for MTL vape Improved mouthpiece to fit your lips perfectly KA1 thinner wire for 50-70VG juice 1.2ohm coil resistance Bottom refill with 2ml capacity Built-in 700mAh battery Type-C charging port system Tri-colour LED indicator Charging Current: 1A Colours: Black Carbon Leather, Black & Red Leather, Brown Leather, Black Leather, Black Carbon Fiber, Royal White ___________________________________________________________________ The Pod Unlike the original version which included a 1.0ohm and 1.4ohm pod the new kit includes 2 completely revamped pods which both house the same Kanthal regular 1.2ohm coil. The pods now have an integrated mouthpiece and the whole pod is what some refer to has tea-light effect which is a slightly tinted colour which lightens as e-liquid is added making for very good visibility. Moving to the base we have the central contacts and to each side a silicone bung with metallic lids which lift from the side but stay attached, both need lifting when filling so which ever one is used to fill the other allows air to escape. The fill ports are just the correct size for a modern Gorilla needle nose nozzle so larger nozzles are no good and also don't try and save time by only opening one of the ports as no air can escape with just one port open which will cause a mess, the pod holds 2ml of liquid. (tip: the pod fills one side of the pod and takes time to work it's way to the other so alternating the ports while filling quickens the process). The coils are fixed and not replaceable so once the flavour has muted to the point it's no longer acceptable (differs from person to person) the whole pod needs replacing. Finally down both sides of the pod we have protruding rails (one each side centrally) that slot nicely into the cutout slots at the top of the device to form viewing windows, one final con for me is the coils can't be replaced ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Pod Looking into the bay for the pod to be inserted we can see it's very neat and tidy. Visible are the outer magnets and inner contacts, the opening to the membrane switch has a raised rim so if you do get any moisture or a leaky pod (mine were fine) liquid shouldn't get into the device. Also we can see the vertical cutout either side which will form viewing windows with the pod inserted. The pod fits very nicely snapping into place securely, unlike the previous version which had slight play with the pod inserted now there is no movement whatsoever. Once fitted a tug pulls the pod out to allow you to fill the pod as the new integrated mouthpiece doesn't allow for a top-fill design which for me is a con as i much prefer being able to fill pods without the need to remove them from the device. ___________________________________________________________________ Operating The Pal SE The Pal SE is both a draw activated device and has a physical fire button so the device can be used either way. The Device is the usual 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off, turning on is confirmed by three Green flashes of the LED while when the device is turned off it's confirmed by 3 Red flashes. The device has no adjustable airflow (very few pod systems of this type do) and is a direct output device so simply decide if you want to use the device with draw activation or using the fire button and vape. The device does have battery status indication which although doesn't have 4 or 5 (my favourite) stages is perfectly satisfactory and is shown by what colour the LED lights while taking a vape. Over 60% and the LED lights Green, between 30% and 60% and the LED lights Blue and when the battery is below 30% it lights Red, you can also check the status at any time by just quickly pressing the fire button but do it quickly as the device fires instantly. The device also uses the LED to indicate any safety protections that kick in. ___________________________________________________________________ Protections: Overcharge Protection Overheat Protection Cut-off at 8 Seconds Short Circuit Protection ___________________________________________________________________ Charging The device has a Type C USB port for charging which is what all devices should now have and another pro is the port is on the side of the device rather than the base, It supports 1A charging so the 700mAh battery charged from empty to full in a fraction under 45 minutes, very happy! ___________________________________________________________________ Performance And My Thoughts The original like many i found very good but then i was one of the lucky ones that didn't receive a kit that contained any of the bad batch of pods that gave others leaking and muted flavour. I have to give great Kudos to Artery who responded to the criticism and included an apology with the updated version. Some of the changes are for the better while a couple in my opinion i preferred the older version. The only change to the device itself is now we only have one 1.2mm airflow hole rather than one each side which i understand as many found the draw just too loose and although still a loose MTL draw it has tightened it slightly, personally i prefer a very loose draw and before always had the option to put a finger over one airflow hole which had the same effect. The only thing about the updated pod i don't like is we no longer have a top-fill design so now the pod needs removing to fill. The mouthpiece is much more comfortable while also looking aesthetically much better giving a more stylish look to the overall look of the set-up. As mentioned i had no leaking issues with the original pods and these new pods are excellent with the new 1.2ohm coil pinging out flavour, this for me is right up there with the Caliburn possibly better. I am now using the second pod, the first pod allowed for 9 refills after the initial fill which once factoring in a bit of liquid is always still left in the pod before re-filling it came to about 15ml of e-liquid with the flavour at it's best which is easily above average for a pod device but needs to be because one of the biggest cons is the coils can't just be replaced but the whole pod. Just like the old pods i found the pod versatile with e-liquid ratios as i used both 50/50 and my own DIY 70VG and had no issues with wicking or flooding. I love that the device can be draw activated or fired via the button and having the physical button also allows the device to be turned off. The device is direct output but no drop off in power was noticed until on the Red and even then the vape quality was very good, when using as a draw activated device the switch responded great, no issues. battery life is good with the 1.2ohm pod and when it does need recharging it takes just under 45 minutes which is great, also having type C USB is a big bonus. ___________________________________________________________________ Likes Build quality very good 6 stylish colour/design options Pocket friendly Metal construction Physical Fire or Draw activated Fires as quick as any pod device i have used Pod fits very securely (improvement to original pods) 2ml Capacity (fair for wattage output) 2 pods included New comfortable integrated mouthpiece Excellent flavour Above average longevity Nice loose MTL draw Real competitor to Caliburn Good sized viewing windows Good visibility of e-liquid level Both 50/50 and 70VG liquids worked great Battery status Indication Good battery life (superior to Caliburn) Charges in 45 minutes Type C USB Lanyard Included Cons Would be better if Constant output Coils not replaceable Not suitable for larger nozzles Need to remove pod to fill No adjustable airflow I would once again like to thank Hugo from Artery for supplying the Pal SE Pod Kit (New version) for the purpose of this review. ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Vapor Talk members, In this review i take a look at the Maxpod Kit from FreeMax. The Maxpod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Tina from FreeMax. Introduction FreeMax have been leading the way for a while in Subohm coil technology with their MS mesh coil heads utilising a mix of Flax and cotton as their wicking material delivering superior flavour and longevity. For 3 years FreeMax have been working on their new FM SaltCoilTech 2.0 technology to bring the same performance in flavour and longevity along with throat hit to MTL coil heads suitable for a low wattage pod device suitable for those quitting the stinkies. The Maxpod Kit is the result of that 3 years work and is a constant output, draw activated device which if it performs as good as it looks is a sure fire winner, let's find out! ___________________________________________________________________ In The Box Contents: 1 x Maxpod Battery 1 x Maxpod Pod (NS Mesh Coil 1.0Ω Pre-installed) 1 x Extra NS Mesh Coil 1.5Ω 1 x Maxpod Lanyard 1 x Maxpod Lanyard Ring 1 x USB Cable 1 x Warning Card 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual ___________________________________________________________________ Aesthetics and Ergonomics The Maxpod has that palm size flattened form factor that was common when the pod craze first hit the market some 18 months or so ago. The Maxpod though uses IML labelling technology to give it a high quality look and feel making it one of the most aesthetically pleasing pod devices to date in my opinion. I received the White colour, it's available in Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, White or Black and rather than describing further i will leave it to the photos. You also will receive a lanyard which has a rubber band which fits around the device if that's your thing. ___________________________________________________________________ Maxpod Specs and Features: Dimensions: 100.81 x 21.82 x 14mm Weight: 56.3g Material: PCTG/Steel/Zinc Alloy Pod Capacity: 2ml Battery: 550mAh Output Wattage: 8-11W 3 Tier Battery Status Indication Output Voltage: Constant 3.3V Resistance:1.0Ω/1.5Ω(NS Mesh) New NS coil technology Colour: Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, White, Black ___________________________________________________________________ The Pod You receive just one pod with a 2ml capacity but the pod does accommodate replaceable coil heads. The pod has a very comfortable smoked duckbill mouthpiece and main body is what FreeMax describes as a translucent tea-light colour which is tinted but lightens as e-liquid is added so your juice level is clearly visible. On one side of the pod we have a Blue silicone bung which lifts up while still staying attached to the pod, the fill port is plenty big enough for most nozzles with room for air to escape and as you can imagine adding your initial 2ml of e-liquid takes the matter of a couple of seconds and job done! On the pod there is a clear marking giving a minimum liquid amount which you shouldn't go below which is actually about halfway up the section of the pod that holds the liquid so e-liquid needs adding every 1ml to top up which isn't ideal but then at such low wattage 1ml goes a surprisingly long way. Looking at the base of the pod with coil installed we have the central contact and negative surround and the pod also has to each side of the base a magnet to secure the pod in the device. ___________________________________________________________________ The Coils You receive 2 different coils which is the pre-installed 1.0ohm coil recognised by it's Blue o-rings and also included is a 1.5ohm coil which has Red o-rings. The coil heads include the chimney and just get press fitted into place. FreeMax as mentioned has spent 3 years on creating their NS Mesh MTL coils which include getting the correct blend of Flax and Organic Cotton to match the performance of their subohm coils when it comes to superior flavour and longevity. They have a flawless reputation when it comes to their coils so understandable they didn't take any risks in tarnishing that reputation hence we have waited so long for a FreeMax MTL Pod device. The 1.0ohm NS Mesh Coil head has a 66.3% Flax Cotton and 33.4% Organic Cotton wicking mix and is best with Nic salts between 20 to 30mg or freebase between 3 to 12mg, with the device giving a constant 3.3V you get a constant 11w of power when using this coil head. This coil has been developed for giving great flavour no matter what flavour profile you use while also giving decent cloud production. The 1.5ohm NS Mesh Coil head has a 44.44% Flax Cotton and 55.56 Organic Cotton wicking mix and is best with Nic salts between 30 to 50mg or freebase between 12 to 24mg, the power the device outputs with this coil head is a constant 8w. This coil has been developed for higher nicotine intake and throat hit and works particularly well with tobacco flavours. ___________________________________________________________________ Fitting The Pod Looking inside the pods bay we have a recessed rectangular central section which houses the central positive and outer negative spring loaded pins, the inner surround of this recessed section leads to the membrane switch. To either side of the central section we have a magnet which lines up with the magnets on the pod which gives an excellent secure fit. The duckbill mouthpiece of the pod has a surface which gives grip allowing the pod to be pulled out easily. Full marks for how secure the pod fits while also allowing for easy removal as my biggest con for this device is you can't see the juice level unless the pod is removed and it reaches the minimum mark after only 1ml of use so it needs a constant check. ___________________________________________________________________ Airflow On either side of the device we have a tiny hole that allows air to get to the base of the coil, their is no adjustable airflow with the bore of the coil controlling the tightness of the draw. ___________________________________________________________________ Using The Maxpod The Maxpod is a very simple draw activated device which gives a consistent output of 3.3v so simply take a draw from the device to vape. When inserting a pod the LED indicator light comes on for 1 second and when removing the pod the light flashes 3 times. While taking a vape the indicator light will light in a colour which corresponds to battery status, the percentages are the following: White = 71% - 100% Green = 31% - 70% Red = 0% - 30% The Maxpod has all the usual protections which if they kick in are indicated by various flashes of the LED. ___________________________________________________________________ Protections: Short Circuit Protection Open Circuit Protection Over-charge Protection Over-discharge Protection Low Voltage Protection 8s Cut-off Protection ___________________________________________________________________ Charging The device gets charged via the micro USB port situated on the side of the device which i like as the Maxpod can be stood up on it's base. While charging the light is Red and goes off once fully charged. I can't find a charge rate in the specifications but it charged in 50 mins so around 0.8A which most manufactures would rate as 1A. ___________________________________________________________________ My Experience Using The Device And Thoughts The only cons i have for the device is the juice level can't be seen without removing the pod and because you ideally don't want to let the juice level go below the minimum line it needs filling every 1ml although 1ml does go quite a long way with these coils. Despite the efficiency on e-liquid and low wattage output i got decent cloud production with both coil heads. The draw with both coils is very similar and what i would describe as a medium tight draw very much like a cigarette pull with the 1.5ohm coil being just slightly tighter but barely anything in it. FreeMax are very specific in what each coil is best for use with but to be honest the highest Nic Salts i have is 20mg so i just tested both coils with that as well as various 70VG freebase flavours at 3mg. The 1.5ohm coil really as FreeMax claim shines with tobacco flavours while the 1.0ohm coil gave the best flavour from a pod of this type i have experienced whichever profile i used. I have been using the device on and off for a couple of weeks and taking it out with me when i have done my "essential" shopping and i am still using the two coils that came with the device despite receiving extra so as expected from FreeMax no issues with coil longevity. The switch is very responsive and it gave a consistent vape during the entire battery life, i did think battery life may be a con but with giving a constant 3.3v output with high resistance coils the battery life was much better than expected and considering the device's stealth size more than happy. Filling is quick and easy and the pod fits securely while still being easy to remove, the mouthpiece is also very comfortable. This would make a great starter kit for a new vaper or equally as a stealth out and about device for a mtl vaper or just someone who may need a device they can use with high mg for a quick nicotine hit. Finally despite their higher ohms and slimmed down size the wicking in the coil heads behave very similar to with FreeMax's subohm bigger brothers holding the e-liquid well so i had no issues with flooding or leaking while wicking great even with thicker juices. ___________________________________________________________________ Likes High build quality Available in 6 colours Ergonomic Constant 3.3v output (consistent vape) Battery status indication Draw activated Responsive switch Medium tight mtl draw 2 different NS Mesh coils supplied Versatile with different e-liquids and Nic salts suitable Decent battery life Charges in less than an hour Superb flavour Above average coil longevity No flooding, leaking or dry hits Pod fits securely Multiple protections Cons Pod needs removing to check juice level Pod needs removing to fill Needs filling every 1ml of use Device can't be switched off Airflow not adjustable (but really nice authentic MTL draw) I would once again like to thank Tina from FreeMax for supplying the Maxpod Kit for the purpose of this review. ___________________________________________________________________