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Pico Baby Istick Kit by Eleaf
Pico Baby Istick Kit by Eleaf

Pico Baby Istick Kit by Eleaf

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor having loaned the product for the magazine: The Little Vapoteur
  • Price of the tested product: 29.90 €
  • Product category based on sales price: Entry level (from 1 to 40 €)
  • Mod type: Classic drums
  • Is the mod telescopic? No
  • Maximum power: 25W
  • Maximum voltage: Not applicable
  • Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: 0.4

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

Eleaf never stays inactive for very long and it's up to the Pico family to welcome the youngest, the Pico Baby.

It is therefore a very small entry-level kit which consists of an ultra-compact and basic box and a clearomizer that accompanies our box: a GS baby, a small simple atomizer of 2ml capacity and intended for MTL.

All at less than 30 €, a very good price positioning to attract first-time vapers often looking for a simple and cheap product to start.

So let's see this new starter kit come to enlarge the huge catalog of the king of discount Eleaf.

Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mm: 23
  • Product Length or Height in mm: 75
  • Product weight in grams: 113
  • Material composing the product: Stainless steel, Steel
  • Form Factor type: Box mini - type IStick
  • Decorative style: Classic
  • Quality of decoration: Good
  • Is the coating of the mod sensitive to fingerprints? No
  • All the components of this mod seem well assembled? Yes
  • Fire button position: On the top-cap
  • Fire button type: Spring mechanics
  • Number of buttons making up the interface, including touch zones if they are present: 0
  • User interface button type: No other button
  • Quality of interface button (s): Not applicable interface button
  • Number of parts in the product: 1
  • Number of threads: 1
  • Quality of the threads: Very good
  • Overall, do you appreciate the quality of manufacture of this product with regard to its price? Yes

Rating of the vapelier as to feelings quality: 4.2 / 5 4.2 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

An ultra-mini box that is 75mm high, 23mm thick and 41mm wide. It's really very small, especially since this box includes a housing for an atomizer.


Its design gives it a certain affiliation with the Pico lineage but the little news also brings a touch of character, in particular thanks to its original switch. A little mecha look that does not contain a screen or an adjustment button. The switch is located on the top, it is shaped like a “Chinese hat” when it is locked. 

Unlocked, it looks like a mushroom. Right next to it is the housing of our atomizer. The system of association with the atomizer is magnetic as on the Istick Basic.

The atomizer protrudes slightly, two openings on the sides allow a glimpse of the tank in order to have an eye on the liquid level. On the thickness, there is the micro-USB port for recharging the battery.

The atomizer is a classic GS Baby, 2ml pyrex tank, very common look, nothing extraordinary. There is an airflow ring whose opening suggests many adjustment possibilities.


A cute product with its switch evoking the world of mechanics. A starter kit that is attractive and whose overall level of achievement is rather well placed in view of the price.

Functional features

  • Type of chipset used: Owner
  • Connection type: Owner
  • Adjustable positive stud? No, flush mounting can only be guaranteed through an adjustment of the positive atomizer pad if this allows.
  • Lock system ? Mechanical
  • Quality of the locking system: Excellent, the chosen approach is very practical
  • Features offered by the mod: Protection against short circuits from the atomizer, Light indicators of operation
  • Accu Compatibility: Proprietary Accus
  • Does the mod support stacking? No
  • Number of batteries supported: The batteries are proprietary / Not applicable
  • Does the mod retain its configuration without batteries? Not applicable
  • Does the mod offer a recharge feature? Charging function possible via Micro-USB
  • Is the recharge function pass-through? Yes
  • Does the mode offer a Power Bank function? No power bank function offered by the mod
  • Does the mode offer other functions? No other function offered by the mod
  • Presence of air flow regulation? Yes
  • Maximum diameter in mm of compatibility with an atomizer: 16.5
  • Accuracy of the output power at full charge of the battery: Average, because there is a noticeable difference depending on the value of the resistance of the atomizer
  • Accuracy of the output voltage at full charge of the battery: Average, because there is a noticeable difference depending on the value of the resistance of the atomizer

Vapelier's note regarding functional characteristics: 3.5 / 5 3.5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on functional features

There is not going to be much to say about this Pico Baby.

Indeed, it is a very simple starter kit. Here, no adjustment, we shoot and we vape, the only way to vary the power is to use resistors of different values. The battery supports resistors whose value will be between 0.4 and 3Ω, knowing that it is clamped to 25W.

The cool aspect about this box is its switch locking system. It's not unheard of, but I like this kind of buttons that you have to unscrew to activate. It gives it a little mechanical mod side that touches the old vapoteur that I am.


Charging is done using the micro-USB port and the battery has a capacity of 1050 mAh, which is not bad at all given the format. A small indicator light will give you indications on the state of charge of the battery by emitting various light signals.

As for the atomizer, we are dealing with yet another variation of the GS. This Baby version has a capacity of 2ml, the filling is done from the bottom (something more and more rare except at Eleaf 😉). The resistors are GS air. In the pack, there are two at 0.75Ω.

At the base of the atomizer, the airflow ring seems to offer a lot of adjustment possibilities, ranging from very very tight to slightly loose.

A simple set, well thought for primovapoteurs.

Evaluation of the packaging

  • Presence of a box accompanying the product: Yes
  • Would you say that the packaging is up to the price of the product? Yes
  • Presence of a user manual? Yes
  • Is the manual understandable for a non-English speaker? Yes
  • Does the manual explain ALL features? Yes

Vapelier's note on packaging: 5 / 5 5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on conditioning

One of the most usual Eleaf packages. A box that features a photo of our kit on a background made up of a multitude of gray lines. On the back of the box, there are the contents and characteristics of the kit.

Inside, our box and its clearomizer are on the upper floor. In the basement, there is the USB cord, the instructions translated into French and a spare resistance.

A complete and well presented kit, at least for the price; it's better than good.

Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with the test atomizer: Ok for an inside jacket pocket (no deformations)
  • Disassembly and cleaning facilities: Easy, even standing on the street, with a simple Kleenex
  • Easy to change batteries: Not applicable, the battery is only rechargeable
  • Did the mod heat up? No
  • Has there been any erratic behavior after a day of use? No
  • Description of situations in which the product has experienced erratic behavior

Vapelier's rating in terms of ease of use: 5/5 5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on the use of the product

The istick Pico Baby is very practical in use. Ultra-compact, it slips easily into a pocket. The ergonomics are correct even for large hands thanks to this switch positioned on the top-cap.

No adjustment, just unlock the fire button by unscrewing and make five clicks to turn it on. This blocking system of the switch is super simple but very effective and very practical.

Charging is done through the USB port: 1h30 is enough to charge it and the autonomy is quite average for this type of product.

For the atomizer it's the same, it's very simple. As you are not allowed to fill from the top, you will have to take the clearomizer out of its housing to perform this operation since it is filled from the bottom.

It is also at this time that it will be necessary to adjust the airflow which offers a rather precise adjustment. In terms of flavors, here too our GS is in the middle.


At vape level, we are on a starter kit sensations very close to the kit Istick Basic but more compact and with a magnetic connection that seems more reliable.

Recommendations for use

  • Type of batteries used during the tests: The batteries are owners on this mod
  • Number of batteries used during the tests: The batteries are proprietary / Not applicable
  • With what type of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? Conventional fiber, In sub-ohm assembly
  • With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? GS Air Baby
  • Description of the test configuration used: GS Air Baby with resistance to 0.75Ω
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: As it is

was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.4 / 5 4.4 5 out of stars

The mood ticket of the reviewer

Eleaf offers us a new Starter Kit with this Pico Baby.

Simple and compact, this new kit appears to be a very interesting product for beginners. No adjustment on the mod, an “old school” clearomizer which is well suited to the needs of a beginner, I would even say that the air ring is more efficient than on some of its competitors.

The 1050MAH capacity of the battery coupled to the 2ml GS air Baby tank offers an honorable autonomy.

Its main asset is undeniably its nice look with this switch and its locking system that recalls the world of mechanic mods.

So there is no innovation in this newcomer, it is based on widely proven solutions but its firmware should, I think, appeal to more than one. If we add to this a price of less than 30 € for this kit, we have a good quality / price ratio which is just impeccable to attract the first-jet aircraft.

To conclude, this Pico Baby is an ideal Eleaf product for beginners. Compact, efficient and inexpensive I think it should quickly find its followers.

Good Vape,

Vince.

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