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Cybervape impressed us immensely with their first device, the Cyber X. An AIO that was well ahead of it’s time. Solidly built, performed flawlessly and with looks to boot, it was one of our favourite devices of 2019. Now, almost a year later, they welcome their second product to the market and it feels a little too familiar.

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Cybervape TL-01 Verdict – 62%

Cybervape TL-01 Pros:

• Packaging is simply amazing
• Top tier flavour
• PODs last multiple weeks
• Type C charging
• Adjustable power

Cybervape TL-01 Cons:

• Can’t get around the fact that Cyber Vape are after the Caliburn market
• Coils cannot be removed from pods
• Build quality is questionable

I’m just gonna get right too it; the Cybervape TL-01 is as close to a Caliburn as you’ll get without getting a Caliburn. Even with three power outputs, the TL-01 vapes exactly like it. Flavour profiles are identical and pods last weeks, even the premise is copied. “So what’s the problem?” I hear you ask?” It’s a poor attempt at a fan favourite with shoddy build quality and a battery that’s barely adequate for a calculator, that’s the problem.

If you plan on copying a design of undeniable the best selling device in the industry, you better make sure that it improves on all major areas, unfortunately this is not the case with the TL-01

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Design

I don’t often review packaging, but the TL-01 is kind of special. The younger generation can move right ahead, but those who remember “Take on me”, “Beetlejuice” and “Double Dragon” will get a right kick out the stylized cassette tape packaging. A throwback to when things were simpler, CyberVape has chosen to package the TL-01 into a case that will pull at the heart strings of the more senior vapers. I’m unsure how it ties into the TL-01, or vaping for that matter, but I aint mad

The device itself is a complete turnaround to its initial presentation. It’s all metal and plastic with a futuristic vibe going on. It may not look much like the Caliburn, but the premise is the same. A 500mAh battery with a refillable 1.6ml pod on top. There’s no fire button though and is purely draw activated.

I have no idea where the airflow comes from the device and is either well hidden or seeps in through the various nooks and crevices of the plastic shell. The TL-01 has 2 thin zinc alloy pieces on either side to protect the device from drops, but trust me when I say, they serve no purpose other than popping off when looked at skew.

The power adjustment button is on the device and is way too small to comfortable press. This does mean that you won’t accidentally change wattage while vaping. There’s a small indicator to show both power and battery life as well but forget about seeing it while vaping. 100% you’ll need a mirror just to see your status.

The pods are overly familiar to Caliburn pods; a dust cover sitting over 2 large fill ports on either side of the chamber. Filling is easy and so is replacing the pod once burned out. The pods fit snugly in the device with magnets and will not detach in your pocket. A solid shake will send it flying though. Unfortunately, once the coil is spent, you need to replace the entire pod, not great for the environment. Capacity is at a relatively small 1.6ml.

Performance

If you’re used to the Uwell Caliburn, you know exactly how the TL-01 vapes. I’ve never had a product mimic another so well as this before. The familiar flavourful and cool vape is perfectly copied and I’m not even mad. For a pod system, this is top tier stuff. The Caliburn is a fairly loose MTL draw and you’d be hard pressed to find the difference between these two devices. At a push, the TL-01 is marginally tighter.

Sadly, Cyber Vape managed to fit an even smaller battery in the TL-01, a 500mAh piece that doesn’t last more than half a day. This is not a device you take camping without a battery bank. The TL-01 chassis has more than enough space to get a bigger battery in there, so I’m stumped as to their decision. Especially with the battery size being the biggest downfall of the Caliburn.

For all intents and purposes, the TL-01 is a Caliburn in funkier clothing, with adjustable power.

Specs:

• Battery: 500mAh
• Power output: 14w
• POD Capacity: 1.6
• Charging Port: USB C
• Weight: 38gg
• Materials: Zinc alloy

Cybervape TL-01 Conclusion

If you already own a Caliburn, there is absolutely no reason to buy the TL-01. In fact, if you don’t own one, I’d still get choose the Caliburn over this. The TL-01 suffers from an inadequate battery and questionable build quality and it’s safe to assume, finding PODs for it is not going to be easy.

The adjustable wattage is a nice bonus, but other than that, nothing sets it apart from the industry leader. So the question is, why would you choose the TL-01? I wouldn’t.

The AIO market is so saturated that manufacturers are grabbing at straws to get their market share. We’ve seen pretty much everything that’s on offer, but Ultroner has thought outside the box and created the first (that we know of) lipo, stabwood all in one device. It’s not perfect by any means, but it certainly does offer something new in a tired sector.

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Ultroner Theia Verdict – 81%

Ultroner Theia Pros:

• Gorgeous Stabwood body
• Lipo batteries with external charger is a game-changer
• Offers decent flavor on both included coils
• Coil longevity

Ultroner Theia Cons:

• POD is way too dark to see your juice levels
• No RBA available
• Begs for a premium chip

It can be argued that the first real high-end all-in-one device was the Lost Vape Orion. A great system that came at a premium thanks to the DNA Go chipset used. It sold by the buckets and with this success, came the cash grabber. There are about 73 different spin-offs of the once-great Orion and none of them are near as good as the original. Since then, many have tried to replicate its success, but all have fallen short. Even the mighty Purge Mods have put a dent in their reputation by attempting to create a true high-end all-in-one. Now, the kings of Stabwood mods, Ultroner have given it a go and it does a lot of things right.

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Design

The Theia is a typical Ultroner product, a stabwood clad, heavy and sturdy device that puts form over function. Its design cues are obvious Orion, although, without the polish and flair. If you’re familiar with stabwood, you’ll know that it takes a certain kind of skill to get it perfect and without flaws. The Theia isn’t one of these and the body is far from perfect. Surprisingly, I quite like the imperfections, character, and all that.

The pods use a sturdy clip system to keep it in place and may perhaps be a little too sturdy. Getting the pod out can be a pain in the ass, but it will absolutely positively never detach on its own accord. I know that pods are darkly tinted to prevent UV light to interact and spoil your e-liquid, but the level of tint on the Theia pod is ridiculous. It’s so dark that it’s practically impossible to see your juice level without supersonic sight. With a 3ml capacity, you really need to pay attention to your consumption in order not to dry fire your coils.

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The drip tip functions as your airflow control and is executed perfectly. It turns smoothly while remaining tight in place. The Theia can go from completely shut to a just restrictive lung hit and is smooth as silk.

The screen is typical of the Sevo chipset found in Ultroner products, black and blue, old school, and more than adequate for everyday needs. It contains all the info you would require from an AIO including power output, resistance, battery life, and current-voltage. A stainless-steel fire button sits above the screen, in a comfortable position and the two adjustment buttons sit below it. Further down the side, you’ll find a micro-USB charging port, which is pointless, but we’ll get to that soon.

How do you set an AIO apart from the horde? With removable Li-Pos, obviously. The Theia takes great advantage of Li-Po technology, giving the Theia 1000mAh capacity in a relatively small frame. Not only that, Ultroner includes not one, but two batteries as well as an external charger, rendering the USB port pointless. With Li-Pos. there’s no stress about exploding batteries in your pocket, meaning the Theia can last you an entire week without having to recharge. I hope this design decision gains traction and we see more manufacturers going this route.

 

Performance

Having an abundance of battery life means nothing if your pre-built coils are trash, but thankfully, the Theia delivers here. Flavour may not be as good as the top tier devices, but it’s relatively solid and longevity good. Sadly, there’s no RBA base available and due to the design of the coils, probably never will be.

Ultroner provides both a 0.6ohm and 1.2ohm coil (both being mesh) in the package and while we found the 1.2ohm to be decent, the 0.6ohm coil far outperforms it, both in flavor and lifespan. Both coils could easily jog through 15ml of juice before starting to degrade, although the 0.6ohm performed a bit better after that consumption.

With 2000mAh effectively at your disposal, users don’t need to worry much about limiting their power to get through the day and with 30w at your disposal, you should have more than enough battery life to carry you for 3 or more days at full power. Realistically though, you’ll run the Theia at much lower power. The included external charger also ensures you can always have a fully charged battery at the ready, how has no one executed this so well before?

Ultroners’ Sevo chipset is well known to be efficient and reliable and it’s no different in the Theia, although limited to 30w. The device feels like it puts out claimed power and fires near instantly. It’s about as good as it can get for an AIO, but I can’t help but long for a DNA or YiHi chip here. Perhaps not required but slapping a Sevo in here feels like a shortcut for a high-end device.

 

Specs:

• Battery: 1000mAh removable Li-Po x 2
• Power output: 5/30w
• POD Capacity: 30ml
• Charging Port: Micro USB and external charger
• Weight: 120g
• Materials: Stabwood/Zinc alloy

Specs:

• Battery: 2500mAh / removable 18650
• Power output: 5/60w – 5/80w
• Charging Port: USB C
• Size: 87x33x28mm Drag S
• POD Capacity: 4.5ml
• Materials: Zinc alloy /Leather
• Battery: 1000mAh removable Li-Po x 2
• Power output: 5/30w
• POD Capacity: 30ml
• Charging Port: Micro USB and external charger
• Weight: 120g
• Materials: Stabwood/Zinc alloy

Ultroner Theia Conclusion

The Theia offers something new in the AIO market, a stabwood body, and removable Li-Po batteries, but it is nowhere near perfect. Funny though how I praise it for its flaws. Perfect devices seem to fall on the wayside but here, as with most high-end devices, give it a sense of character and uniqueness. The pitted stabwood gives a glimpse into the life of the tree it comes from and the quirks give me something to moan about when using the Theia. Apart from begging for a more premium chipset, the Theia is perfect in all its flawed glory.

If you want a flawless, well thought out product, it may not be for you, but if you’re after something that stands out from the mass of shiny, polished products, the Theia should be right up your alley. Think of it as a Kodama, flawed, but beautiful. Better on your shelf than in your hand, but damnit if you aren’t glad it’s on your shelf.

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The Drag X and the Drag S from Voopoo are the newest versions of the Drag family. Apart from the namesake, the devices have nothing in common with the legendary Drag series, however, for all in one device, these things are pretty solid and worth a look.

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Voopoo Drag X & VooPoo Drag S Verdict – 88%

Voopoo Drag S/X Pros:

• Devices scream quality
• Great designs
• Colour screens are clear and easy to read
• Type C charging
• All PnP coils are compatible, even the RBA coil
• Draw activation on the Drag S
• AFC is done really well

Voopoo Drag S/X Cons:

• It’s not a real Drag
• Draw activation is finicky at best

When Voopoo teased that a new device is dropping in the Drag family, I got a little giddy. I owned the original Drag and it was a BEAST of a mod. I dropped it, took it for a swim, and even set it on fire once and it just kept going. It still works to this day and I love it for its never die attitude. The Drag 2 was slightly lackluster, but in essence, it was the same hardy box mod that we all knew and loved, and I’ve been hankering for a new version. Imagine my disappointment when I found out the new Drag series was a damned POD mod.

Design

The new Drag series comes in two variants, the smaller Drag S and the external 18650 Drag X. There are some key differences between the versions. The Drag S offers draw activation, a max power output of 60w, and a built-in 2500mAh battery. 80w max power, external 18650 and no draw activation are the major differences in the Drag X

Apart from physical size, both the two devices look identical and come in a variety of designs, leather being the predominant design aspect. From the front, the new Drag series draws inspiration from the Vinci series with a large round fire button, a massive (for an AIO) color display. Under the TFT screen, you’ll find your power adjustment controls and a USB C charge port.

Moving to the back of the device you’ll find what Voopoo calls “infinity airflow” which is nothing more than a fancy name for a sliding AFC. Stitched leather, carbon, or whichever other design you go for fills the rest of the back end.

Atop the device, you’ll find Voopoos new style POD, reminiscent of an RTA, held securely in place by 4 strong magnets. The POD has a capacity of 4.5ml and is compatible with all Voopoos PnP coils (including the RBA coil)

Performance

I was expecting the Drag AIOs to be a rehashed Vinci, just wearing fancy clothes and by most accounts, it is. Draw activation, 60 and 80w outputs, color screen, and PnP coils. For some reason, and it may be the booze talking, the Drags’ feel to hit harder and give off better flavor.

The PnP coils still leak, no redesign of a battery will fix that, but the coils are every bit as good as I remember them in the Vinci. Voopoo provides a 0.2ohm and 0.3ohm coil in the package and both have been rocking, both for flavor and vapor production. The 0.2ohm coil keeps up better with chain vaping, however.

The 2500mAh battery in the Drag S is good for 2 days of average vaping, but your mileage may vary. Obviously the external 18650 in the Drag X comes with its own benefits, but I feel the battery capacity on the S is adequate enough for me not to much around with chargers and extra cells.

Draw activation on the S is as crap as it was on the original Vinci, working intermittently at best, but it’s there if you want to get frustrated. I have a feeling this is down to the massive amounts of airflow you can get from the device because closing it down gives a more consistent fire rate.

Unfortunately, closing down the airflow all the way and firing at 60w isn’t exactly pleasant. Speaking of AFC, the infinity airflow on the Drag is smooth and allows you to dial in the airflow exactly to your tastes via a lever on the back of the device. It can become noisy halfway closed, however.

If you’re familiar with the Vinci series, there’s nothing new here really, apart from what Voopoo calls “score mode”. As cheesy and gimmicky as it sounds, it adds a new dimension to your vaping experience that I did not know I wanted. The gist of it is, the Drag gives you a score based on your wattage and duration puffed, adds it up, and gives you a total score. Once you’ve reached a certain score, you upgrade to the next level. Iron, Bronze, Silver, and so on. It does nothing more than that, but it is a fun little party trick.

 

Specs:

• Battery: 2500mAh / removable 18650
• Power output: 5/60w – 5/80w
• Charging Port: USB C
• Size: 87x33x28mm Drag S
• POD Capacity: 4.5ml
• Materials: Zinc alloy /Leather

Voopoo Drag X/S Conclusion

If we’re being brutally honest, the new Drag series doesn’t bring much over the Vinci series, but that is by no means a bad thing. The Drag does have a more premium feel and brings Score Mode and USB C to the table, but those are just minor improvements over an already fantastic device.

Power output feels excellent, the screen is magnificent, and the large juice capacity is certainly welcome. There are some flaws, however. The PnP coils still leak, draw activation is hit or miss, and score mode has the potential to be miss used.

All that considered, if you’re looking for a solid AIO, the Drag S and Drag X gets two thumbs up from me!

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I love when new companies throw caution to the wind and come up with an idea that’s just so wild, no one dares follow them. The Nevoks Angus is one such device. It’s a POD system, but it’s also an RDA and it takes both mesh and regular coils. It’s both DL and MTL and it’s just all-out crazy.

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Nevoks Angus Verdict – 88% (Best Deal)

Nevoks Angus Pros:

• It’s built like a brick
• An AIO with an integrated true RDA deck that takes both mesh and coils
• Flavour is pretty damned good
• Type C charging
• It’s a looker
• Easy to build on
• The sliding deck is a bit gimmicky

Nevoks Angus Cons:

• Airflow is only adjustable by swapping out the cap
• Drip tips are non-replaceable
• Airflow sits low and can leak if left unattended
• Who the hell comes up with these names?

TL;DR – I couldn’t help be amazed at the brazen balls on Nevoks for not giving a hoot what the consumers wanted, but instead went hog-wild crazy and created not one of, but the wildest AIO on the market.

The Angus is not a POD system, neither is it a box mod, but instead an amalgamation of both. A pod system with a mesh RDA built straight in, it’s the perfect device if you like a pocketable vape yet want to retain all the benefits of an RTA.

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Design

The Angus chassis is an all-metal affair, zinc alloy to be exact. Boxy, heavy, and very shiny. Definitely not fingerprint-proof, but a throwback to the angular, sharp-edged days of vaping. It certainly is a stunner. Four color options are available, black, stainless steel, rainbow, and gradient.

The only controls on the face are a singular fire button that alloys for power adjustment as well. The output is displayed via 3 LEDs and puts out a maximum of 60w.

The crown piece, so to speak is the slide-out deck atop the Angus; topped off with a PCTG cap with an integrated drip tip and airflow. The deck is the first of its kind for an AIO device and acts as a regular mesh RDA. Regular round wire coil builds are also possible.

It’s a typical mesh style deck with, 2 claps on the opposite end that are tightened via beefy screws. The clamps are not spring-loaded, however, which may make building tough for newcomers. A Wotofo Profile style spring-loaded cotton pusher-upper platform is incorporated to make sure your cotton always makes contact with your mesh strip. This can be removed for regular round wire builds.

Airflow adjustment can only be done by swapping out the top cap, so you’re limited to 2 options.

Inside the chassis sits a massive 1700mAh battery, which if we’re honest, is pretty damned big for an AIO, but at 60w, don’t expect days of power. Also, it’s got a USB C charge port, hooray.

Performance

The Nevoks Angus is the closest all in one device you’ll find that offers the level of performance you would get from a full-fledged RDA, because well, it basically is. Apart from the lack of airflow options, the Angus is every bit as good as a Wotofo Profile, flavor, and build wise.

A dropped in a 0.15 NexMesh strip, wicked it up (it takes just as much cotton as a traditional mesh RTA) and the flavor was out of this world, by far the best I’ve gotten from an AIO device. There’s no tank section, so even wicking is a straightforward affair. The juice wells are shallow though, but dripping down the drip tip is simple enough.

The 1700mAh is on the larger side for a device of this stature, but don’t expect it to last any decent amount of time at higher wattages. Unfortunately, mesh likes to sit around to 40-60w range, so you will be recharging the Angus quite often.

The other issue I have is the variable power or lack thereof. Power can be adjusted via 3 clicks of the fire button, but the Angus only allows for 3 modes, low, medium, and high. Nevoks don’t tell you what wattage each level is, but we know the Angus needs a better method for dialing in the power, especially with mesh and a built-in lipo battery.

Nevoks make quite a fuss about the removable sliding deck, but to date, I’ve not seen the benefit. Sure, it’s cool to fidget with, but that’s about as far as it goes.

Specs:

• Battery: 1700mAh
• Power output: 5/60w
• Charging Port: USB C
• Size: 80x39x18.4mm
• Weight: 188g (although it feels like it weighs a brick)
• Materials: Zinc alloy

Nevoks Angus Conclusion

The Angus is a superb device, not for how it performs, looks, or feels, but for the ballsy approach, Nevoks took. Throwing caution to the wind and coming up with something so wild and so unique that you need it in your collection, no matter how bad it is. Thankfully, it’s not bad at all and while there are a few refinements they could make, the overall product is a dream to use.

I’d love to see true variable power, a larger battery, and perhaps decent airflow adjustments on the next iteration, but for now, as it is, I’ll take it.

Where To Buy One? HeavenGift – $35

 

The Wotofo COG MTL RTA was set to be the biggest thing in MTL vaping this year. With a unique cog styled airflow setup, it promised to be precise, configurable, and an all perfect MTL RTA. Instead, what we got, was none of those things.

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Wotofo COG RTA Verdict – 67%

Wotofo COG RTA Pros:

• Clean, classy looks
• Easy to build on and wick
• Top tier flavor

Wotofor COG RTA Cons:

• Airflow is not nearly as tight as we would have liked for an MTL RTA
• Airflow control does so little, they could have left it out
• Juice seeps from the tank and deck section
• No knurling on top cap makes it difficult to remove

TL;DR – Wotofo pairing with the king of MTL himself, Matt from Suck My Mod sounded like a dream come true for MTL vapers. Here’s a reasonably respected Chinese company working on an MTL RDA with one of the best MTL resources on Youtube. It was bound to be a success, but sadly, there are too many issues to give the Cog a pass. If you want a proper good MTL RTA, you’re 100% better off with one of these instead.

Where To Buy One? Wotofo – $39.95 

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Design

The Wotofo COG is constructed primarily from PCTG with only the deck section made from Stainless Steel. It’s a sleek-looking tank and I love the mostly see-through design. This concept is carried over to the top cap, where Wotofo and SMM branding is visible and the bottom of the tank where the intricate cog system resides.

The top cap is a thin piece of PCTG, but with no knurling, it can be a pain to remove. The drip tip, a comfortable plastic piece, likes to latch onto the chimney to make removing the cap even more of a pain. Wotofo states that the PCTG tank is crack resistant and after running a couple of citrus and acidic juices through it, I can confirm that it’s safe to use with tank crackers. They do however state that it should never be rinsed with hot water, so take note of that.

The deck section is your typical clamp styled single-coil affair, with spring-loaded posts to assist building. Airflow comes from straight under the coil as you would expect from an MTL tank. The wick slots appear to be cups, but instead, the Cog makes use of a catch lip with an opening below that where your wick sits and collects the juice.

Airflow is controlled (and I mean control in the lightest of terms) by a clicky AFC ring at the base with 5 levels of adjustment, 0.8mm, 1.00mm, 1.2mm, 1.4mm, and 1.6mm.

Performance

Let’s get the biggest gripe out of the way first. The airflow, the one thing Wotofo makes such a deal about and that’s so unique and innovative, does not work. At all. The difference between 1.6mm and 0.8mm is so insignificant, Wotofo could have made the Cog fixed airflow and no one would have noticed. What’s more, at the tightest, it’s barely a loose MTL draw. Way too loose for my liking and can easily be a restrictive lung hit.

Secondly, the weeping from the tank and deck section, infuriating. The PCTG tank press fits onto the deck and the o-ring doesn’t do a well enough job of keeping the juice inside. You’re often left with a hand full of juice. A thicker o-ring doesn’t cut it either, because the tank doesn’t seat properly then. Real bummer.

Then there’s the top cap, the smallest of issues, but still slightly annoying. It’s a slippery thin piece of PCGT and can be difficult to grab onto, especially with a hand full of juice.

With that out the way, let’s get to the good stuff. Wotofo includes two prebuilt coils and a bag of cotton with the COG. While the regular round wire coil was what you would expect, the included fused Clapton blew me away in this tank. Flavorful, warm vapor and a satisfying crackle when firing. The COG provides an insane amount of flavor with the right coil and building on that deck just almost makes you forget about the silly airflow. I’ve always struggled to get a decent RTA build for nicotine salts, but a 2mm round wire coil is superb in here.

The gear mechanism may not do much other than a click when spinning it around, but the airflow is buttery smooth in here. The dual-sided intakes make for a uniform, whisper-quiet draw and it makes me wish so damn hard I could get a tighter pull off the COG. If you like a loose draw though, the COG is one of the smoothest out there.

Specs:

• Juice Capacity: 3ml (2ml TPD)
• Materials: PCTG and Stainless steel
• 22mm wide, 50.6mm tall

Wotofo COG MTL RTA Review Conclusion

Giving the Wotofo COG MTL RTA a final verdict is not as easy as I was hoping for. When it was announced, I looked forward to an innovative tank, that performed where they promised; A unique cog styled airflow system that puts the air where you need it. Instead, what we got was a system that just gave whatever the hell airflow it wants to your coil, take it or leave it.

And this is pretty devastating, as the COG had the potential to be the best MTL RTA out of China in a long time. The weeping was another deadly blow.

The COG tries to make up for these flaws in the flavor and building department, but that doesn’t cut it. Sure, if you prefer a loose draw, this will undoubtedly appeal to you. If Wotofo somehow comes out with a gadget to fix the airflow, I’ll be over this thing. Until then, there are better true MTL tanks on the market like this one (which is my current #1 favorite right now).

Where To Buy One? Wotofo – $39.95