Pod Mods

The VooPoo VINCI pod system is an immensely powerful pod vape. It has 40W of power, features VooPoo’s GENE chipset, and it packs in a massive 1500mAh battery – what’s not to like!?

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VooPoo VINCI Pod System – Quick Verdict (95%)

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VooPoo VINCI Pros

• Great Design, A Truly Innovative Pod System
• Multiple Coil Options (Inc. Mesh)
• 1500mAh Battery
• 40W of Power – Makes It Great For Sub-Ohm Vaping
• Large, Detailed Color Display
• 5.5ml Juice Capacity

Cons:

• No MTL Coils
• Only Comes With One Coil In The Box

VERDICT: The VooPoo VINCI is unlike anything I’ve seen before. Yes, it’s a pod vape, but it has more in common with a traditional box mod-style setup, which is why VooPoo is calling it a “Mod Pod”, I guess. You have 40W of power, support for two types of coils, including mesh, and a mega 1500mAh battery for all-day vaping. As pod mods go, it doesn’t get much better than this…

And then you have its performance; with 40W of power, you’re going to be running standard E Juice through this device. But that’s fine. It kicks out tons of vapor and the flavor is as good as you get on a standard vape tank. For this reason, the VooPoo VINCI is ideal for anyone that loves box mods and vape tanks but wants something smaller, but equally powerful. I honestly cannot think of another vaping device quite like this. And that is why VooPoo is onto a winner here. It scratched an itch I didn’t even know I had!

You have adjustable wattage on the VooPoo VINCI 40W, the ability to use breath or a button to fire the device, and a beautiful 0.96in color display that features all the information you could wish for, including a puff counter, battery life, and current settings. For all intents and purposes, the VooPoo VINCI is a box mod shrunken down into a pod vape – it is a true AIO vape device. And I think it will be extremely popular in 2019 and beyond.

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The design, fit and finish, and detailing on the VooPoo VINCI is exemplary; you have carbon fiber, a wide choice of color options, and a beautifully designed mouthpiece ideal for vaping. The removable pod will hold up to 5.5ml of E Juice and is easy to refill. The coils are replaceable, though you only get one in the box, and the flavor and overall performance are outstanding.

And if that wasn’t enough, you can augment the airflow of the pod by switching how it sits in the device; one way delivers a swooshy, sub-ohm style vape, whereas the other creates a more restricted DTL vape. It’s super-useful and a really clever feature that I hope more manufacturers start using. Sadly, there’s no MTL coil to speak of, which is a bit of a bummer, but I get the impression that VooPoo is going after the mass market here – those that currently use vape tanks and vape mods.

And for my money, I think the company has nailed it. The VooPoo VINCI is a solid performer that looks totally badass, has immense battery life, and kicks out brilliant flavor from excellent coils that last weeks at a time. If you’ve been on the fence about pod mods, the VooPoo VINCI could well be the vape device you’ve been waiting for. I’m totally smitten with it – and I think a lot of you guys will be too.

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VooPoo VINCI 40W Review – Design, Specs, Pods, Performance

Design

When it comes to industrial design, VooPoo is a master of its craft. The VooPoo Drag and VooPoo Drag 2 Mini were both stunning devices, built for durability, power, and performance. The VooPoo VINCI picks up on this trend, just in a much smaller form factor. You have carbon fiber instead of plastic, rounded edges instead of sharp corners, and a damn-near perfect ergonomic design that makes for some of the best-looking design I’ve seen in the pod mod/AIO market in recent times.

It’s a very similar deal to the Smok RPM40 Kit, only here, I think the design and build materials are more premium, better thought out. SMOK has an RBA coming to its Smok RPM40 Kit soon, but for most people, I think the standard coil configuration of the VINCI will be more appealing. Simplicity, after all, is the highest form of sophistication. VooPoo knows this and it has used it to develop one of the best-looking pod vapes on the market right now.

In terms of design, you have a charging port on the base of the device, a fire button on the front just above the 0.96in color display. Above that, you have the removable pod that can hold up to 5.5ml of vape juice. The fit, finish, and ease with which the parts come apart is stunning. You can set this vape up and have it running in seconds. The carbon fiber accents also look totally badass.

Verdict: The VooPoo VINCI is a premium-looking pod vape that looks and feels like a million bucks. It’s durable, perfectly ergonomic, and it is simple to set-up and maintain. I’ve used hundreds of pod vapes, but the VooPoo VINCI is now easily inside the top 1% of my current all-time favorites.

Specs & Features

• Intelligent GENE Pod Chip
• Dimensions – 104mm by 25.3mm by 25.3mm
• Integrated 1500mAh Rechargeable Battery
• Wattage Output Range: (5-40W)
• Voltage Output Range: (3.2-4.2V)
• Resistance Range: (0.1ohm – 3.0ohm)
• 3 Power Levels – (3.2V, 3.5V, 3.8V)
• Auto Mode
• Manual Mode
• Puff Curve Mode
• 2 Week Usage Memory Log
• Aluminium-Alloy & Plastic Chassis Construction
• Draw-Activated Firing Mechanism
• Two Adjustment Buttons
• Juice Viewing Window – Check Fill Level
• 0.96″” TFT Color Screen
• Refillable Pod – Replaceable Coil
• 5.5mL Refillable Pod Capacity

Pods

1. 0.3ohm PnP-VM1 Mesh Coil – rated for 32-40W (DTL)
2. 0.8ohm PnP-R1 Dual Coil – rated for 12-18W (MTL)

As I said, there’s no dedicated MTL coil just yet – hopefully, VooPoo will release one soon! But the coils you do have are very impressive indeed, especially if you like vaping on traditional high VG vape juice – like the juice we sell inside our dedicated VapeBeat Juice Store.

I think the 0.3ohm mesh coil is my favorite of the two. This coil, once it’s primed and in its optimal performance window, will deliver clouds and flavor like a standard mesh coil vape tank. That’s impressive for an AIO vape, and it is the thing that really surprised me about this device.

I’ve used plenty of DTL pod systems, but none have lived up to the hype, none have managed to match the performance of a standard mesh coil vape tank. But the VooPoo VINCI does. And this is what makes it such an impressive device, even when compared to similar products like the Lost Vape Orion Plus and SMOK RPM40.

The 0.8ohm coil is decent too, though it lacks the flavor-punch of the 0.3ohm mesh coil. If you’re after a more restricted DTL hit, the 0.8ohm coil is the one to go for – just make sure you have it set to the tightest possible draw when you install it. The flavor is big, like on the 0.3ohm mesh coil, but, for my tastes, it just prefer the way the 0.3ohm mesh coil draws. If you’re gonna DTL vape, you might as well go full steam ahead!

How’s It Perform

Like a traditional box mod and mesh coil vape tank. For me, this was the biggest surprise about the VooPoo VINCI. I’ve used plenty of sub-ohm pod kits over the years. Most were OK, but none could match a mesh coil tank and vape mod combo, so prior to testing the VooPoo VINCI, I wasn’t expecting much.

I installed the 0.3ohm coil, filled her up with juice (TrailBlazer from the VapeBeat Store, obvs) and set about vaping. Within seconds, I knew the VooPoo VINCI was special – it hits just like a mesh coil tank. I pressed on, using it for a week, and it felt like I was using a traditional box mod and vape tank. Only I wasn’t; this thing is technically a pod vape! Insane…

The flavor is, perhaps, the best thing about the VooPoo VINCI. I’ve ever really felt like pod vapes do high VG vape juice justice, something just always seems amiss. Even in more expensive devices like the Lost Vape Orion Plus. But VooPoo has NAILED it. I know I keep going on about this point, but it is the #1 reason you would buy this kit: the VooPoo VINCI vapes like a mesh coil tank, not a pod mod. And, for me, that is a very compelling thing indeed!

As I said, the VooPoo VINCI is a DTL vaping device. The airflow is open and very smooth. The device itself is also very quiet; I didn’t experience any whistling, even with the AFC wide open. The vapor is dense and the clouds are huge. Add in pitch-perfect flavor and you’re in a very good place. But the real star of the show here is the battery, which brings me to my next point…

Battery Life

VooPoo has strapped a 1500mAh battery inside this thing, and that means one thing: you can vape this all day, hard, and it will last. You can run it at maximum output and chain it and it will last. You can run it at lower wattages, conserving power and vape juice, and it will last, most likely, a couple of days.

99.9% of pod vapes suffer from poor battery life; this is a tradeoff most are forced to make for the smaller form-factor. VooPoo has basically said, f*** that!, and inserted a HUGE battery cell inside the VooPoo VINCI, making it one of – if not the – best performing pod vapes on the planet, with respect to battery life.

Bottom line? If battery life is a concern for you, you needn’t worry about it with the VooPoo VINCI. I’ve been using this device for weeks now, and I have yet to run it to zero inside a single day (and I vape A LOT). That should pretty much tell you everything you need to know about how good the VooPoo VINCI’s battery performance is…

Verdict?

As you can probably tell, I like the VooPoo VINCI quite a lot. And the reason for this is simple: it’s a pod mod that delivers vape mod/mesh coil tank-like performance. I haven’t experienced this on a pod vape to date, despite testing upwards of 100 of them since 2017. No one has managed to capture the feel and flavor of mesh coil tank inside a pod mod. Until now…

The VooPoo VINCI, while late to 2019’s pod mod party, I think, will be noted as one of the best all in one vape devices you can buy right now. I’ve been using mine for a couple of weeks, and I can see myself using it regularly, as my daily driver, well into 2020. The reason? The flavor and the clouds. It’s just like using a mesh coil tank and a vape mod, only here it’s a perfectly ergonomic pod mod vape. This is the pod vape I have been waiting years for, basically, and I highly recommend it to anyone that wants vape mod/mesh coil tank performance, just inside a small, compact package.

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The Smoant Battlestar Baby is a simple, breath-activated pod mod (just like the UWELL Caliburn). It has a large battery, solid design, and picks up where the Smoant Pasito left off. But is it any good? Let’s review…

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Smoant Battlestar Baby Verdict – 72%

Smoant Battlestar Baby Pros:

• Simple to use
• Top-notch build quality and designs
• Great flavor
• Virtually leakproof

Smoant Battlestar Baby Cons:

• Small juice capacity
• Coils don’t last very long
• Spit back can become a problem as coils degrade
• Not the cheapest pod system on the market

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Full Smoant Battlestar Baby Review

Smoant has been around the block a couple of times, releasing some quality devices since setting up shop in Shenzhen 6 years ago. Naboo, Charon Mini,  Gaia, Battlestar? Almost everything the company has touched, with the exception of the Rabox, has been fantastic.

Then, Smoant released the Smoant Pasito, the first, truly usable, rebuildable pod system and launched their brand into fandom.

In the mass hysteria that is pod systems, Smoant took advice from the vaping community and designed a product that met almost every concern the modern vaper had and, man, was it refreshing to see a company pay attention to the market.

So why then, did Smoant release the Smoant Battlestar Baby, a non-rebuildable, non-variable wattage pod system?

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The Smoant Battlestar Baby may seem like a step back for Smoant but hear me out. The Pasito was, in most regards, the perfect device for the enthusiast pod user. Someone that likes to tinker, build, adjust and figure things out to get the perfect vape, but when it comes to casual vaping, it’s a bit of a schlep to get the perfect build.

The vast majority of vapers want something simple to use, and this is where the Battlestar Baby comes in.

I’ve had my fair share of devices, but none as simple as the Smoant Battlestar Baby. There’s no power switch, no adjustable wattage, no fire button, and the airflow is set to forget. The coils are prebuilt and that’s it – it really couldn’t be any simpler. Fill the pod, drop it into the device and draw away.

Design

This simplicity is carried over to the design of the device; an electroplated chassis, resembling the original Battlestar (and reminiscent of the God awful Voopoo Nano), graphic side panels (6 styles are available, black, red, stainless steel, gunmetal, blue and green) a singular led showing battery level and a USB C charging at the bottom of the device.

The design is clean and simple and oh so sexy in the resin finish.

There’s no switches, latches or any attachments.

Above all, it’s tiny, easily fitting into your palm. The construction is pretty tight too and carries some heft.

Coils, Pods, and Performance

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The actual pod is contained within the Battlestar Baby and slides into the top easily with the help of a tab to ensure the correct orientation.

Coils are press fit into the bottom with a rubber tab closing up the fill hole, which is a little on the small side.

Two coil variants are available, a 0.6ohm mesh coil for freebase e-juice and a Ni-80 1.2ohm coil targeted at nic salts. With the 0.6ohm coil installed, the Battlestar Baby will output 15w of power while the 1.2ohm will only output 10w.

Specs:

• Weight: 78g
• Battery Capacity: 750mAh
• Power output: 10/15w
• Charging: 5V/0.8A
• Charging Port: Type-C
• Size: 60mmx45mmx15mm
• Pod Capacity 2.0ml

Both coils produce excellent flavor, similar to that of the UWELL Caliburn, but for some reason, I get a barrage of sweet notes from this device.

While it may not be a bad thing for some, it is something to take note of. Coil longevity isn’t great and I’ve found coil life to reach its end near the 6-8ml fill point for both coils, par for the course for Smoant coils, unfortunately, however, replacements are cheap enough.

As the coils degrade, the Baby increasingly spits back, however, you could get more refills out of a pod, but it does get slightly annoying having hot globs of juice spat into your mouth. The Smoant Battlestar Baby is also a breath-activated device too, hence the no button design.

Battery

The Smoant Battlestar Baby houses an internal 750mAh internal battery that charges fully in 45-60 minutes. The LED will flash red at 5-30% charge, blue at 30-60%, white at 60-95% and stay solid white at 100% charge. As the Baby has relatively low power output the battery will easily last 2 days before needing a recharge.

Smoant Battlestar Baby Review Conclusion

If you’re after a simple to use a pod system, I can only recommend the Battlestar Baby. It may not be the next step in the vaping world and it certainly isn’t innovative, but it’s about as simple as it gets. Great build quality, amazing flavor production, and a solid battery make the Battlestar Baby a serious contender for one of the best pod systems on the market right now.

Unfortunately, poor coil life lets it down.

If you can live with that, the Battlestar Baby should be right up your alley. Most importantly, the included lanyard also doubles up as a charger AND a ruler, what more do you want?

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Rincoe is a fairly new vendor in the vape game with only a handful of products on the market. The Mechman 228w was what put the spotlight on them as a solid consumer-level box mod with great designs. Rincoe also made a lesser-known AIO device called the Tix. A weird name with an interesting design, it begged investigation.

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Rincoe Tix Review Verdict – 85%

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Rincoe Tix Pros:

• Build quality
• Looks and feel
• Updated coils are amazing
• Fairly priced
• Adjustable airflow
• Leak-resistant
• Good battery life

Rincoe Tix Cons:

• Previous generation coils are poor. Make sure you get the updated coils
• Fire button can be awkwardly placed for some
• Some gurgling may occur
• Pods can run dry as there is no way to see current juice level without removing the back cover

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Full Rincoe Tix Review

Design

When first looking at the Tix, one can’t help but feel it looks oh so familiar. It’s an AIO style system akin to the current Lost Vape Orion Plus and Orchid Ultra trend, but it’s just a little different that it feels almost new, but it doesn’t quite…there’s something very familiar… oh, wait it’s an Artery Pal!

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In fact, the Tix is so close to the Artery Pal you’d be forgiven in thinking it’s the Ed Hardy edition Artery Pal.

The Rincoe Tix is a miniature box mod (or all in one) style pod system with the pod housed within the body; a weird-looking, but seriously comfortable drip tip pokes out the top. The back panel is removable to give access to the actual pod and airflow. A red shield styled fire button sits comfortably on its side.

Other than looks, that’s where the similarities to the Artery Pal end. The Tix features impressive build quality and feels solid in the hand; the nicest feeling, best built AIO system just slightly nudging out the OG Orion.

I’ve been rocking the Tix for a month, I’m hard on my devices, but I haven’t been able to put as much as a scratch or dent on it.

Rincoe Tix Pods & Coils – Any Good?

The Tix has 3 output modes, red (3.3v), blue (3.65v) and green (Full battery output). These represent the usual low, medium and high voltage modes with constant voltage output per mode apart from the green setting which will give you the maximum output based on your current battery level.

Battery life is adequate and charges fully (via USB C thankfully) in about an hour and a bit, but be careful, once the battery indicator goes blue, you don’t have a lot of power left before that dreaded empty draw comes your way. The side panel has 2 LEDs that light up simultaneously to show both power output as well as battery life, quite a nifty way of displaying your vitals.

The color schemes are certainly unique, not to everyone’s taste, but thankfully, there are more color schemes available for those that prefer a more subtle device. Not all of the colors come from the Ed Hardy catalog thankfully, there are also Vast Sky, Flame, Galaxy, UK Flag, US Flag, Blazing Skull and Carbon Black versions available.

The Galaxy Edition looks amazing.

The Tix comes packaged with two coils; a 0.8 and 1ohm piece. I tried the 1ohm coil first and wasn’t immediately impressed. It vaped fine, but I was hoping for a little more flavor from the coil/device.

Rincoe Tix Performance

The coil lasted around 2 refills with an overly sweet juice before dropping off in flavor. Far from stellar and I hoped this wasn’t all the device had to offer. Dumped the 1ohm and loaded up the 0.8ohm mesh coil. Immediately the flavor improved, but not as much as I had hoped for; perhaps the Caliburn had spoiled me.

Of bigger concern was the gurgling I was experiencing, an abnormal amount. Juice in mouth kind of gurgling. Somewhere, this thing was either leaking or the wicks were way too thin. I quickly contacted Rincoe and was told that they are aware of the issue and have updated not only the PODs (50% more translucent to see juice levels easier), but the 0.8ohm coil as well and would send me one of each.

Rincoe Tix Flavor Performance

When the new coils arrived, I popped one in and OMG are these coils fantastic. I picked up my UWELL Caliburn and put the same juice in there, damn near identical. Can’t be, I thought to myself as I pulled my trusty Suorin Air (The king of flavourful pods, prove me wrong) out of the bottom drawer.

Slightly better flavor from the same juice, but not by much.

This puts the Tix (with updated 0.8ohm coil) smack bang in the middle of the Caliburn and Air. Coil life was very good as well, estimate 20-30ml through a coil before dropping off, but wicking still kept up fine.

I’m assuming Rincoe increased the juice holes on the new pieces or they are using a better grade of cotton. Either way, the changes to the coils made a huge difference. The Tix also has adjustable airflow, as all pod devices should these days. Tight MTL to DTL, it’s all there. I do however prefer the Tix closed off almost all the way with just a sliver of a gap open.

Now, this means nothing if you’re not getting the updated coils for it, so make sure when purchasing. I did experience a little gurgling still when I let the POD sit for too long, but nothing to be concerned about. Spitback? None. I little leaking occurs, but because the POD is contained within the unit, your pockets always remain dry.

Conclusion

The Tix may be the visual similar to the Artery Pal, but it improves on nearly every area. The build quality is unbelievable, the (updated) coils are fantastic, superb flavor and longevity and the battery will last you more than a day.

For such a new company, Rincoe has done really well with the Tix. There are a few slight issues they need to improve on, but I look forward to seeing what they come up with next.

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The Jester is the latest device from Vapefly and is touted as the world’s first rebuildable dripper pod vape. Does it live up to the hype though? Let’s review…

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Vapefly Jester Review – Verdict – 60%

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Vapefly Jester Pros:

• Unique rebuildable “dripper” deck
• Decent build quality
• Relatively affordable for what it is
• Great flavor from prebuilt coils, even better with the RBA
• Good battery life

Vapefly Jester Cons:

• It leaks, A LOT!
• Prebuilt coil POD hinges can break if not careful
• Seriously, it’s like an open tap, just a leaky mess
• Juice level is difficult to see
• The graphics may be questionable to some

TL;DR – Vapefly has been around the block a couple of times and is a highly respected vendor in the community. Think Brunhilde, Galaxies, Holic and a host of other fantastic products, it’s no wonder why the Jester was so highly anticipated.

The first of its kind, rebuildable pod system. Unfortunately, Vapefly was beaten to the market by the likes of Smoant and their well-received Pasito, a stellar rebuildable all in one device.

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Vapefly should have used this as an opportunity to refine the Jester ever so slightly as its issues are, specifically related to the RBA pod, what grinds it to a halt.

The rebuildable pod leaks quite severely, even if left standing upright on your desk and don’t even think of pocketing the thing. It’s a shame because both the stock coils and rebuildable pod produces stellar flavor and the build quality is decent.

Perhaps an updated version is coming, but for now, it is difficult to recommend the Jester running with the RDTA deck even though it is well priced at just $31.95.

Full Vapefly Jester Review

 

Vapefly Jester Design

The Jester comes in various colors, or graphics (Ghost, jester, Joker, Skull, Black, Silver and Matte Black), some really in your face and some a little more basic thankfully.

The graphics style devices will not be to everyone’s tastes and I must admit that I am quite thankful I received a matte black version as I prefer an understated device.

The paint has a rubber-like texture that feels nice to the touch, but not overly durable; underneath is a Zinc-alloy chassis that should be fairly durable. The Jester houses a 1000mah battery, but a micro USB port sadly. I would have really liked to see a USB type C port. Build quality is perfectly fine, it’s not mind-blowing, but it’ll serve its purpose.

3 Power modes, changed with 3 clicks of the fire button. 3.3v(purple), 3.8v(blue) and 4.8v(green), are available. Be warned though, 4.8v with 50mg will hit you in the face like a ton of angry teenagers.

Two clicks of the fire button show you the battery level using the same set of color LEDs, green, blue and purple.

I do wish the battery indicator was easier to see when firing for example as I often forget to charge my devices and left stranded far away from a USB power source. A simple reminder, like on the Pasito or Zero would have been great.

Vapefly Jester RBA Pods

Vapefly has provided two different styles of PODs for the Jester, a regular, replaceable coil piece and one with the RBA deck. Both the prebuilt and RDTA PODs have a weird, fairly large mouthpiece.

While it’s not uncomfortable, it takes a bit of getting used to. Pods clip into the chassis quite firmly and are held in securely with latches on the side of the chassis.

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The pods are released by squeezing two buttons on either side of the Jester.

Both provide a tight MTL draw, but the prebuilt pod offers airflow adjustability to get a restricted direct lung hit. The rebuildable offers no airflow adjustability, so you will have to play around with coil placement and size to get the airflow you like.

Vapefly Jester Build Deck – Better Than SMOANT Pasito?

The build deck on the RBA is miles ahead of the Pasito and getting a coil seated is super easy. Loosen the screws, drop your coil in, tighten up and snip.

Wicking though is a completely different story; here the SMOANT Pasito wins hands down. Getting the perfect mix of wicking well and having enough cotton to prevent leakage is cumbersome, as is the case with most RDTA styled tanks, which this is a tiny version of, imagine a Kayfun and Dejavu had a love child.

The top cap can be removed and you are able to drip your juice straight onto the coil, which is my preferred method of using the Jester as filling the pod will leave your desk flooded.

Vapefly Jester Performance

I’m not going to beat around the bush, the Jester leaks like a housewife when the pool boy is on duty, so much so that I would say the Jester is unusable in rebuildable form.

Now I’m not sure if my wicking skills are sub-par, but I’ve heard of other users having leaking issues too. At least Vapefly has included two pre-wrapped Ni80 coils and cotton.

The prebuilt pod works slightly differently than the RDTA pod where the cap flips open to fill, but the entire pod needs to be removed from the device to reach the button that unhooks the cap.

Seeing your juice level with everything assembled is also neigh on impossible without flipping open the cap.

Coil life is decent and I got around 4 fills out of mine with an overly sweet juice; flavor from both the included 0.5 ohm and 1.2ohm mesh coils is really good too.

Should You Buy The Vapefly Jester?

I’m not sure how Vapefly will be able to resolve its leaking issues and I know, it sounds like I’m hammering on about the issue, but it absolutely kills the device for its intended use.

Having to carry a cloth with you because a pod doesn’t seal correctly is not the way we should be going.

If you’re planning on using the Jester with prebuilt coils only or perhaps strictly dripping, it performs just fine. It offers great flavor and decent build quality while remaining relatively affordable.

The battery life is also respectable.

If you’re going to be rebuilding and filling a pod though, I sadly cannot recommend the Jester until Vapefly has fixed the leaking issues. My advice? Get something like the Lost Vape Orion Plus or UWELL Caliburn instead – both are superior pod vapes.

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The Lost Vape Orion Plus is the latest DNA-powered pod vape from Lost Vape. It’s replacing the Lost Vape Orion. But is it any good? Let’s review…

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Lost Vape Orion Plus Verdict (98%)

Lost Vape Orion Plus Pros:

• Amazing Design
• Great Flavor
• MTL & DTL Vaping Modes
• Simple To Use
• Outstanding Battery Life
• Beautiful, Premium Design
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TL;DR Verdict – The Lost Vape Orion Plus is the successor model to the insanely popular Lost Vape Orion. Like its predecessor, the Lost Vape Orion Plus is impeccably styled and a very impressive performer. Battery life is excellent and the flavor is killer. As far as pod vapes go, I think it’s safe to say Lost Vape’s still very much #1.

You now have 5 power modes (the Lost Vape Orion had three), a larger battery (950mAh) for all-day vaping, and two replaceable coils options: 0.25ohm mesh and 0.5ohm regular. Both kick out immense flavor, but the mesh option – as you’d expect – is better for getting the maximum out of your juice.

The Lost Vape Orion Plus is designed for both freebase vape juice and Nic Salts. I switched between the two easily enough. Flavor from both types of juice is great, though I think for maximum results with devices of this kind you’re 100% better off using Nic Salts. They’re lower-powered, so you don’t get quite as much cloud output from it. 

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I found the Lost Vape Orion Plus worked best when I closed off the airflow to make it an MTL device. Fully open is great for freebase vape juice that is more VG heavy, as it delivers a nice DTL hit that is full of flavor. My personal preference with pod vapes, however, is MTL, so I ran the Lost Vape Orion Plus in MTL for 90% of the time.

The Lost Vape Orion Plus features an updated DNA Go chipset as well that can detect the perfect power setting for whatever coil you’re using. You can still change it yourself, but it’s a handy feature to have nevertheless, especially for newbie vapers that might not know what they’re doing.

Overall, the Lost Vape Orion Plus is a vastly superior device to its predecessor. It produces better flavor, has more vaping modes, and it has better battery life. That’s basically all the most important things you need in a sequel nailed. For this reason, I highly recommend this pod vape to anyone that is looking for a premium, high-end pod mod.

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Full Lost Vape Orion Plus Review

Design

Design is one area where Lost Vape has always excelled. It’s DNA vape mods are some of the best in the business. The original Lost Vape Orion was a stunning piece of kit and the Lost Vape Orion Plus is more of the same. The resin front and back panels look great and the machining and finish are all top-notch across the board.

If you’ve never used a Lost Vape product before, prepare to be impressed. They look expensive. They feel expensive. And they perform like expensive, premium products. And they are kinda pricey compared to similar offerings from SMOK and GeekVape. But that’s OK; there is a very good reason for this – overall quality.

The Lost Vape Orion Plus is a fairly small device; it measures in at just 93x37x13.5mm, making it ideal for single-hand use. It’s chunkier than some pod mods, but that’s to be expected given its advanced vaping chipset and high-performance 950mAh battery.

You have a fire button on the side, situated just below the mechanism that pops out the pod. At the bottom of the device, below the fire button, is the power mode switching button. To click through power modes, just click it until you get the color you want. Here’s how the colors correspond to power on the Lost Vape Orion Plus:

• White – 13/10W
• Blue – 15/11W
• Red – 18/14W
• Yellow – 20/16W
• Purple – 22/18W

As noted earlier, the DNA Go chipset will automatically set the optimal power output for the coil you’re using. However, if you want to change it and you find a mode you like better, just hold down the button for three seconds to lock it in place. This is called Replay Mode and it’ll keep the Lost Vape Orion Plus in that power setting until you change it again.

Changing the coils and refilling the pods is very straight-forward too. The pod pops out simply enough; just click the mechanism on the side (it’s just above the fire button). Once you have the pod out you can change the coil, refill the device, or tinker around with the coil placement. There’s a dedicated refill port on the top of the device; it’s got a silver, screw top. You can’t miss it. The pods hold 2ml of E Juice.

The drip tip is removable, but you can’t really run anything else on the Lost Vape Orion Plus, so I didn’t mess around with it too much. You do have to unscrew it when you change the coil. The drip tip is well-sized too, making it ideally suited to both MTL and DTL vaping. To be honest, the Lost Vape Orion Plus performs great in both modes. For my tastes, though, I think I prefer using it as an MTL device.

The Lost Vape Orion Plus doesn’t feature Type C USB, sadly. Instead, you have a microUSB charging port secreted away inside the bottom right-hand corner. To access it, simply pull the cover off with your nail and attach the USV charging cable. Generally, the Lost Vape Orion Plus charges pretty fast – 0% to 100% in around 40 minutes.

The Lost Vape Orion Plus is available in 15 different color options. The color options are all resin. And they all look totally badass. I honestly don’t know which one I like the best. But, again, it’s nice to have so much choice when it comes to color options for the Lost Vape Orion Plus. Lost Vape has ensured that there is a model for everybody.

Specs & Features

• Upgraded DNA Go Chip
• 950mAh Battery
• 2ml Refillable Pod Cartridge
• 10W-22W Power
• 93x37x13.5mm
• 0.25Ω Mesh Coil – 0.5Ω Regular Coil
• Replay and Boost function
• 5 Adjustable Power Levels
• Patent Pending Temperature Limiting Technology
• Top Adjustable Airflow Design
• Top Refilling Design
• MTL & DTL Vaping
• x15 Colour Options

Performance

How’s the performance? Very good. I used the original Lost Vape Orion quite a bit. I always liked that device, but the newer Lost Vape Orion Plus is palpably better in a few important ways. The first is the overall performance, it’s more powerful and gives a better vape. The second is the battery life, it’s about 35% better than its predecessor. And finally, you have that updated DNA Go chipset, which is smarter and features even more vaping modes.

Combined, these changes make the Lost Vape Orion Plus one of the most compelling pods vapes on the planet right now. For overall performance, it is more or less unbeatable with its advanced vaping chipset, massive flavor, and huge battery life. And that’s what everybody wants from a pod vape, right? Solid flavor and epic battery life?

The Lost Vape Orion Plus nails both in the most epic of fashions. I get that this pod vape might be too expensive for some users, but I really think when it comes to devices like this you get what you pay for. The Lost Vape Orion Plus is a stunningly engineered piece of technology. It picks up where its predecessor left off and adds in a raft of new, super-useful features that, when combined, add up to one hell of an update.

I’ve been using the Lost Vape Orion Plus more or less exclusively for a solid month or two now. In that time, I’ve run all kinds of vape juice from the VapeBeat Store through it. Everything tasted great, even the High VG stuff. My obvious go-to choice, as always, is Top Brass, a beautiful tobacco/peanut butterscotch Nic Salts blend. In the Lost Vape Orion Plus, it tastes otherworldly.

Battery Life

With a 950mAh battery under the hood, you’re basically all set for all-day vaping. Even when using the Lost Vape Orion Plus’ higher-powered vaping modes, the battery performance is still incredible. I honestly couldn’t run this thing down in a day. Even with hardcore, chain vaping. This is likely down to the DNA Go chip; it’s super-efficient and manages the power on the device like a pro.

If battery life – as well as flavor, style, and overall performance – are important to you, the Lost Vape Orion Plus is just about as good as it gets right now in the pod vape space. I haven’t used a pod vape that is anywhere near as good as the Lost Vape Orion Plus with respect to battery performance. In this context, the Lost Vape Orion Plus is in a league of its own.

Should You Buy The Lost Vape Orion Plus?

If you want my advice, then, yes, you’d pick up the Lost Vape Orion Plus. And the reason is simple: as pod vapes go, it is just about the most advanced option on the market right now. It has MEGA battery life and the performance and flavor you get from the coils are a solid 9/10 across the board.

On the subject of the coils, if you prime them correctly, they will last weeks at a time. After a month and a bit of usage, I’m still on my second coil and the flavor is still bangin’ as ever. Chuck in outstanding flavor for Nic Salts and freebase vape juice, great battery life, and some of the best designs you’ll ever see on a pod vape device and it’s kind of hard not to go and buy the Lost Vape Orion Plus…

I’ll certainly be using mine for a long time to come 🙂

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The Apollo Brez Deluxe is designed to take on the JUUL. I just spent a week and a bit testing it out, so how does this closed pod vape system compare to the almighty JUUL?

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Apollo Brez Deluxe Verdict (98%)

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Apollo Brez Deluxe Pros:

• Solid, Portable Design
• Nice Selection of Flavors
• Cheaper Than JUUL
• Decent Battery Life For Its Size
• Great-Tasting Vapor (And Lots of It)
• Replacement Pods Very Well Priced

TL;DR – The Apollo Brez Deluxe is a great little pod vape system. Like the JUUL, it is closed, so you can’t use your own E Juice. This isn’t always ideal, but Apollo’s pods are very, very good. You get four in the pack and each one will last you a couple of days – or thereabouts.

The flavor is great and the Apollo Brez Deluxe, despite its small size, kits out a hell of a lot of vapor compared to the JUUL. The draw is almost 100% the same as a cigarette, only here the vapor isn’t quite as hot. The overall experience is very pleasurable, tasting great on the inhale and exhale.

The Apollo Brez Deluxe is also cheaper than the JUUL, both to buy and run in the short to long term. For this reason, I’d say it is just about the best closed-pod vape system on the planet right now. It’s also totally ideal for current smokers that are looking to get off cigarettes once and for all.

You can pick up a starter pack for $37.95 and that includes five pods (as well as free shipping).

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Full Apollo Brez Deluxe Review

Design

Pod vapes come in all shapes and sizes. But the Apollo Brez Deluxe is more of a traditional pod vape, in that it is designed to be considered alongside devices like the Blu ecig and the JUUL. It’s not refillable like the UWELL Caliburn and is kind of a different deal in many respects…

Pods like the UWELL Caliburn are aimed at established vapers, guys like you and me, people that have vaped for a while and fancy a change from their RDAs and box mods. The Apollo Brez Deluxe is aimed squarely at current smokers that are looking to quit in the simplest and quickest way possible.

For this reason, devices like the Apollo Brez Deluxe need to be designed well. They have to be simple to use and require ZERO prior knowledge to set them up and use them. And with the Apollo Brez Deluxe, Apollo has 100% nailed this aspect of the device. It is, for want of a better phrase, totally idiot-proof.

The Apollo Brez Deluxe is composed of two parts: 1) the battery and, 2) the pods (or cartridges). Setting up the Apollo Brez Deluxe is as simple as inserting a pod and taking a draw. You don’t need to prime the coil inside the pod nor do you need to press anything. Just breath in and you’re vaping.

The Apollo Brez Deluxe is ultra-ultra-lightweight and will fit easily pretty much anywhere. The device itself isn’t even as wide as my finger and it will sit comfortably in the palm of my hand. Inside, you have a 320mAh battery and each pod holds 1ml of Nic Salts E Juice (of which there are currently five flavors).

The Apollo Brez Deluxe comes with a USB charging accessory, so you’ll need to hook it up to a power source, your PC or something, to top it up. I don’t really like proprietary charging docks but JUUL uses one and I think that is why Apollo opted to do the same. Doing things this way means the device can be ultra-slim and lightweight.

Personally, I’d have much preferred a slightly larger device with a microUSB port on the bottom for charging. But that’s just me; I wouldn’t say this was a deal-breaker. It certainly hasn’t stopped JUUL selling millions of devices, anyway!

Apollo Brez Deluxe Specs & Features

• Dimensions: 104.6 x 16.2 x 8.2 mm
• Battery: 320mAh
• Coil Tech: TruCeramic Coil
• Pod Capacity: 1ml
• Charging: Proprietary MicroUSB
• LED Battery Indicator

As you can see, the Apollo Brez Deluxe is pretty spartan in the specs department. But that’s to be expected with a device of this nature. It does pack a punch, however, where it counts. The coolest thing, for me, is the TruCeramic Coil technology; it makes the vapor ultra-smooth and ensures it is jam-packed with flavor.

Flavors (Pods)

• RY4 – Tobacco with hints of caramel for an ultra-smooth, premium vaping experience. Right now, this is my #1 favorite flavor. I can’t get enough of it!
• Berry Blend – Berry Blend is a fruity vape that packs in a lot of flavor notes. Ideal for vapers that want something a little fresher than tobacco, Berry Blend is a sweet and delicious all-day vape.
• Melon – Honeydew melon and cucumber mint combine for one of the most chilled-out vape flavors you’ll ever encounter. Lovely stuff, especially when it’s hot outside.
• Breeze – A straight-up menthol vape that really does pack a punch. If you like menthol, Breeze is one of the best I’ve tried.
• Tobacco – A solid, robust sweet tobacco blend that mimics the exact flavor you get from the most expensive, premium shag tobacco. Forget Marlboro Lights, THIS is what tobacco should taste like…

All of Apollo’s Brez Deluxe’s pods are either 25mg or 50mg nicotine. You can buy the pods in packs of four and they retail for $19.95 per pack. My advice? Find a flavor you like and stock the hell up!

Battery Performance

With a 320mAh battery inside it, and considering the similarly sized JUUL is utter terrible in the battery department, you’d think the Apollo Brez Deluxe would be pretty crappy in the battery performance stakes, right? I certainly did prior to testing it out.

But here’s the thing: the battery life of the Apollo Brez Deluxe is actually very good; it’s way better than the JUUL, probably by a good 30-40%, which is significant. With normal usage, you can easily stretch it through a solid day at work.

My advice? Keep the charger with you, so you can top it up around 3 PM. Do this and the Apollo Brez Deluxe will keep on chuggin’ until it’s time for bed. Honestly, I had no idea you could get so much performance from such a small-sized battery. How Apollo did this? I have no idea! But I’m not complaining…

Should You Buy The Apollo Brez Deluxe?

If you’re thinking about getting the JUUL, but are on the fence and looking for better alternatives, good news! You’ve found one. I used the JUUL on and off for a solid few months and the Apollo Brez Deluxe is a vastly superior device. Not only is it cheaper, but its pods produce a nicer hit that has more flavor. Like JUUL, the flavor selection is limited but what options you do have are all very good.

For me, the standout features of the Apollo Brez Deluxe kit are its battery performance, the flavor you get from it, the MTL draw, which is so close to a real cigarette its kind of scary, and the fact that it is super-simple to use. I think the Apollo Brez Deluxe is the vape ALL current smokers should be looking at, not JUUL. And the reason for this is simple: value for money, performance, and battery life.

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