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The Augvape DRUGA Foxy Mod is a bizarre mod. And not in a bad way.

First off the bat: this mod is ALL about performance – power mode performance, specifically. There is no support for temperature control vaping or other vaping modes.

The pitch of the mod is simple: make something that looks sexy as heck, then ensure it performs like a champion.

And in a world when mods are getting increasingly more complicated, adding in masses of useless gimmicks and features, the Augvape DRUGA Foxy Mod represents a nice change of pace.

But is it any good? Is it good enough to make it onto VapeBeat’s A-List For 2018’s Best Vape Mods? 

I just spent a month using the Augvape DRUGA Foxy Mod.

Read on for my full verdict on this stripped-down retro vape mod.

Augvape DRUGA Foxy Mod Review

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Design & Pitch – What’s It All About?

The short answer to this is as follows: the Augvape DRUGA Foxy Mod is designed to be simple; it’s made for vapers that like vaping in power mode; it is made to be lightweight, portable, and look badass.

That’s the pitch of this mod, and Augvape has, once again, has outdone itself.

The design, look and feel, and the overall presentation is brilliant from the design and style of the packaging right down to the machining of the mod itself.

Back Panel

The Augvape DRUGA Foxy Mod is super-lightweight too; it’s designed to be portable and easy to carry.

Exact dimensions for the mod are as follows: 93x26x49mm. And it feels extremely svelte in the hand.

The mod itself is made from stainless steel combined with removable plastic covers on the front and back.

You can change these too; Augvape has a whole selection of customized options. Ideal for those that like to make their vapes look unique.

Front Panel (Where The Controls Live)

Magnets hold these panels in place securely and you do need to remove the front-mounted one to access the mod’s controls – switching it from wattage to VV as well as changing the power output.

Beneath this panel, you’ll find a wealth of design etchings on the mod’s surface – lots of scientific symbols and formulae associated with vaping. It’s a neat tough and it looks pretty badass, as you can see below:

Power Rocker

Augvape DRUGA Foxy Mod – No Temperature Control Vaping

As I said in the intro, the DRUGA Foxy is all about simplicity. This means you only have two possible vaping modes: wattage and variable voltage.

There’s no temperature control, no Bypass Mode, and no fancy programmable curve settings. It’s simple. And I like this a lot, as it suits my style of vaping down to the ground.

You have 150W to play with and two 18650 batteries power everything along. In total, the mod is beautifully put together. I like its stripped-down nature and simplicity.

Tank Connect Mechanism

It also has a rather unique 510 pin whereby you don’t need to screw tanks into the mod’s 510 connector.

Instead, you press a button on the side and just slot the tank into place. Release the clamp and the tank is secured. No twisting or screwing required.

I wasn’t sure about this feature at first, but now I’ve gotten used to it I think it’s brilliant. It’s so easier to quickly swap tanks around. Finger’s crossed more mod makers start copying this design element, as it is super useful!

Performance

As I said, you’ve got 150W to play with here.

For me, that’s more than enough for the types of tanks I run (sub ohm tanks, MTL tanks, and RTAs).

Love That Design

The power delivery is swift and punchy; you hit the fire key and you’re vaping. There’s no discernible delay. Just instant power from the get-go.

There’s nothing else to speak about in this regard, as the mod is so stripped-down in terms of vaping modes. But what it does do, it does very well indeed!

Battery Life?

Again, with two 18650 batteries and a very small, LED display, you get very good battery life from the Augvape DRUGA Foxy Mod.

There’s nothing inside or on the mod to steal power.

Everything is focussed on output (either wattage or variable voltage), so you get very good battery performance from two 18650s.

Ready For Business

I tend to run my mods anywhere from 50-70W, depending on what style of tank I’m running, and in this context, I generally got a full day’s worth of vaping from the two batteries.

Run it higher, say, 150W, and you’ll run it down quicker. But this kind of goes without saying. All told very impressive stuff across the board.

Should You Get This Mod?

If you like nice-looking, simple, svelte vape mods, then, yes, you should 100% be looking at the Augvape DRUGA Foxy Mod.

It’s a handsome mod with plenty of style and uniqueness.

I love its stripped-down nature, the way the controls are secreted away under the front panel, and that it’s ALL about old school-style vaping.

If you vape more or less exclusively in wattage mode, this is a great setup for your needs. It runs efficiently, doesn’t waste any time on features you’ll never use, and it outputs power like a goddam IndyCar.

What’s not to like!?

What I Liked

• Design is Flawless
• The Power Output is Stellar
• Simple To Use
• Awesome Tank Connector Mechanism
• Great Battery Life
• Solid, Consistent Performance in All Modes

Things To Keep In Mind

• No TC Mode
• No Bypass Mode
• Controls Hidden Under Front Panel

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If you’re after a small but extraordinarily potent vape mod, the GeekVape AEGIS Mini should be high on your list.

This thing is brilliant. Like its big brother, the GeekVape AEGIS it is good-looking, super-robust, and it is packed with awesome features.

It’s also tiny. And when I say tiny, I really do mean teeny tiny – it’s the smallest vape mod I have ever used.

I was a huge fan of the AEGIS, so I was very interested in how the AEGIS Mini would stack up.

I just spent over a month using this device.

Is it any good? Is it worth your time?

Read on to find out…

GeekVape AEGIS Mini Review | Design

If you’ve seen the AEGIS by GeekVape, you’ll know exactly what to expect from the GeekVape AEGIS Mini.

The mod feels premium, has a stitched leather vanity section on its side, and like its brethren, it is water, dust, and shock resistant. It’s also A LOT smaller and carries an internal 2200mAh battery.

GeekVape has leveraged the exact same build materials this time around as well: Silicon, Alloy and Leather – and the result is an exceptionally premium-looking vape mod.

The mod is available in a variety of color options, as you can see in the images later on, and is designed, I think, to be a more portable version of the flagship AEGIS.

You have a maximum output of 80W, which is good, as it’ll keep battery life in check, as well as support for TC vaping and a variety of vaping modes.

The GeekVape AEGIS Mini importantly also features 2A Fast Charge, a key addition that so many mods of this ilk simply do not include. It’ll charge from dead to full in around 40 minutes. Excellent stuff!

It also comes with the awesome Cerberus vape tank as well; this is a mesh coil tank that I have RAVED about in the past.

Its inclusion makes the AEGIS Mini all the more appealing.

You get great flavor from it. The airflow is superb. And the mesh coils are some of the best in the business. I’m talking a solid couple of weeks from each coil. Epic stuff.

Physically, the GeekVape AEGIS Mini is damn-near perfect. If you’re after a small vape mod kit that comes with a great mesh coil tank, I literally cannot think of a better option right now.

Specs & Features

Size: 78mm tall
Battery: 2200 mAh (internal)
Advanced AS chipset: Instant fire
Modes: VW, TC (SS, Ni 200, Ti)
Water, Shock and Dust protection
Output: 5-80W max
Pass-through charging
2A fast charge

GeekVape AEGIS Mini Performance

I’ve been using this mod, on and off, for about a month now. And in that time it has fast become one of my all-time favorite vape mods.

Why’s that? Simple: because it works really well and it’s always ready for action. And it’s great for sub ohm vaping or use with single coil RTAs like the Wotofo Serpent ELEVATE RTA.

I like to run it in and around 60-70W, depending on what tank I’m using, and at this output, things are very good. You get great flavor and nice vapor production.

Whack on an MTL tank like the Kayfun V5 or the GeekVape AMMIT MTL RTA, where you run the tanks in and around 20W, and you’re looking at a couple of days from the mod’s 2200mAh battery.

GeekVape’s AS chipset is very good too. It’s accurate, in both TC and power modes, and it hits fast and hard. It reminds me a lot of VooPoo’s awesome GENE chip.

The Many, MANY Color Options For The GeekVape AEGIS Mini

My favorite thing, however, is how fast this mod charges.

Plug it into the mains via microUSB, have a cup of tea and a play on your guitar, and by the time you’re done, it’s fully charged again.

ALL vape mods with internal batteries need Fast Charge. I have no idea why this feature isn’t included as standard on all non-18650 mods. It’s just so useful.

In the time I’ve had the GeekVape AEGIS Mini it has not missed a beat. It likes running all styles of tank, though I prefer running single coil RTAs and MTL tanks on it.

With these tanks, you get WAY more bang for your buck from the battery. Especially if you’re using an MTL tank. Then it just gets epic.

The GeekVape AEGIS Mini is accurate, good-looking, reliable, packed with features, and it hits like a freight train.

And for a mod that is as small as this one, that is definitely something to get excited about.

Battery Life

With a non-removable battery, performance in this context is always going to be a concern.

However, with the GeekVape AEGIS Mini it just isn’t – not with Fast Charge.

Run the mod below its maximum output, ideally 60-70W, and you’ll get excellent battery performance from it. Whack on a single coil RTA, set it to 45-50W, and it’ll go all day and then some.

The Excellent GeekVape Cerberus Tank

For two-day battery life, you’ll want to run an MTL tank on it – do this and you’ll get tons of battery life from it.

The happy medium for optimal battery life, therefore, resides somewhere in between which is why I’ve mentioned single coil RTAs so much in this review; you can run them nice and low (45-50W).

And this, for me, is where you get the most bang for your buck from the GeekVape AEGIS Mini.

Still, it is very impressive with the included Cerberus tank too, providing you run it around 60-70W.

Verdict?

Brilliant stuff. This is easily my favorite mini vape mod on the market right now. It’s robust, waterproof, and it packs in tons of features.

The battery life is great. The design is superb. And the inclusion of Fast Charge ensures you never have to worry about battery life – it’ll charge from 50% to full in around 30 minutes. Bottomline? It’s an easy shoein for our Best Vape Mod Guide – no question about that.

For me though, it’s the design and feel of this device that makes it so special.

The Full Kit – Inc. Cerberus Tank & Mesh Coils ($59.99 via VaporDNA)

It’s small and portable but it doesn’t feel like there have been any concessions made in the design or specs department.

80W is more than enough power for most tanks, so that’s no bad thing. Chuck in excellent TC vaping and super-powerful, instant firing and you’re in a very good place.

There are plenty of “small mods” around right now, but for me, the GeekVape AEGIS Mini is the only one worth looking at. Nothing else comes even remotely close right now.

Epic stuff once again, GeekVape!

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It took awhile, but someone has finally done it!

The Eleaf iStick NOWOS is the first vape mod I have used that packs in USB Type-C for charging.

For me, this is a big deal. But beyond this, the Eleaf iStick NOWOS is a very impressive box mod.

It looks fancy and it has lots of features. This makes it A LOT different to mods like the Augvape DRUGA, which is just old-school as heck (in a good way though).

It packs in a non-removable 4400mAh battery. That’s HUGE. And it delivers very good battery life.

You have 80W to play with and the mod is beautifully designed; it looks like something from a retro sci-fi film.

But for me, the main thing is that it runs USB Type-C…

USB Type-C Benefits

USB Type-C is not a new technology, it’s been used on phones for years now, after replacing microUSB.

There are five main benefits to USB Type C

#1) It’s Small – Half The Width & One-Third The Height of Standard USB

#2) It’s Reversible – This Means You Can Stick It In However You Like; It Works Both Ways

#3) It’s Proper FAST – It Can Transfer 10 Gigabits of Data Per Second

#4) It’s Powerful – It Can Provide Up To 100W of Power – That’s Enough To Run A Laptop!

#5) It’s Very Flexible – You Can Use It To Run ALL Kinds of Devices & Standards

Eleaf iStick NOWOS Comes With Quick Charge (QC 2.0)

But the MAIN reason why you’d want USB Type-C on your vape mod is this… it charges from dead in just over 60 minutes (versus 2+ hours with standard, 2A charging.

And this is a huge deal.

It works so well too; just plug it in and come back in 30 minutes and you’ll have an almost full battery.

I tend to re-charge my Eleaf iStick NOWOS when it gets to about 50%. This way, it only takes 30 minutes to fully recharge the mod.

Eleaf iStick NOWOS Battery Performance

And because the Eleaf iStick NOWOS runs a massive 4400mAh internal battery, you’re looking at very good battery performance anyway.

I tend to run my Kayfun V5 on the Eleaf iStick NOWOS, in and around 18-20W, and I’m getting a solid two days from the NOWOS.

With a sub ohm tank, like the ELLO Duro, which it comes with, where you tend to run it at about 40-60W, you’re still going to be getting a solid, full day’s worth of vaping before a top-up is required.

Is that enough to earn it a place on our Best Vape Mod Guide? Hard to say right now, I need to spend more time with it to better understand it’s long-term performance.

Eleaf iStick NOWOS Performance

The Eleaf iStick NOWOS is a great little performer too; it looks badass and is super-portable and lightweight.

I love that the power rocker is hidden beneath the display; to reveal the power rocker buttons, simply tap the fire key three times and then adjust the power accordingly.

The Eleaf iStick NOWOS is available in five color options:

• Blue
• Dazzling
• Red
• Silver
• Black

My review unit was the silver model. It looks really smart, but I think I prefer the look of the blue or red model.

Either way, it’s a great little vape mod. But what I like so much about it is that I don’t need to worry about having fresh batteries all the time.

And this does happen. You forget to charge your 18650 batteries and you’re left hanging for hours while they charge. With a mod like the Eleaf iStick NOWOS, you’re covered.

And even if you’re not, you can charge it to around 70% in around 40 minutes. That’s way better than waiting 2+ hours for your 18650s to charge!

Plus, The Eleaf iStick NOWOS Comes With A Great Mesh Tank Too

Most of the time, when you buy a vape kit, the tank it comes with kind of sucks. Not the case here, though: the ELLO Duro is a very competent mesh coil sub ohm tank.

I’ve been rocking it for a couple of weeks now and I have been immensely impressed by its performance, flavor, and the longevity of the mesh coils.

You get two coil heads with the kit:

#1) HW-N Dual 0.25ohm
#2) HW-M Dual 0.2ohm

They’re both rated for use between 25W and 60W, and I have found they perform best in around 50W.

At this point, you get precise, focused flavor and plenty of vapor. But because you’re operating below the maximum, it ensures the coils do not burn out too quickly.

I’ve tested both coil heads and I got a solid 2 weeks from each before the flavor started degrading. This is very impressive, even by mesh coil standards.

Is The Eleaf iStick NOWOS The Ideal Vape Starter Kit?

Hard to say. It does have a lot of positives, though. I love that it runs on USB Type-C, as this allows for quick-charging which ensures your vape mod charges from DEAD to FULL in 60 minutes.

The ELLO Duro mesh coil tank is also very good.

It’s easily one of the kit-based vape tanks I’ve tested in the past 12 months, though I don’t think it’ll be making it onto our A-List For The Best Mesh Coil Tanks 2018.

Still, only the most exceptional vape tanks make it onto that list. Kit tanks are seldom exceptional, but the ELLO Duro gets pretty damn close, so kudos to Eleaf on that front.

Who’s The Eleaf iStick NOWOS Designed For?

Anyone really, but I think new vapers would really dig this kit. It’s simple to use, it has great battery life, it charges super fast (like 90% faster than similar-specced mods), and it comes with a great mesh coil tank.

If you’re in the market for a vape mod that runs on an internal battery, a large internal battery, that features Quick Charge 2.0, and performs exceptionally across the board, the Eleaf iStick NOWOS comes highly recommended.

I’ve been using my Eleaf iStick NOWOS for over a month now, and I don’t see it leaving my rotation of mods anytime soon. The Quick Charge 2.0 feature is just so useful.

With the Eleaf iStick NOWOS, you pretty much never have to worry about battery life ever again. It has a huge capacity battery inside it that can be charged to 100% in less than 60 minutes.

For a vape mod, that is a very special party trick.

And Eleaf needs to be commended for having the foresight to push this charging standard inside a mod.

It is brilliant, useful, and makes this one of the hottest vape mod kits around right now.