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Subtank Nano by Kangertech
Subtank Nano by Kangertech

Subtank Nano by Kangertech

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor who lent the product for the review: VapExperience
  • Price of the tested product: 29.90 Euros
  • Product category according to its selling price: Entry level (from 1 to 35 euros)
  • Atomizer Type: Clearomizer
  • Number of resistances allowed: 1
  • Type of resistors: Non-rebuilding owners
  • Type of wicks supported: Cotton
  • Quantity in milliliters announced by the manufacturer: 3

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

In the recent series of Subtanks that Kanger unveiled to us a few weeks ago, here is the Nano. He is the youngest of the gang and he ate less soup than his comrades because he is smaller and lighter. Unlike them, it does not know how to do everything because it does not have an accessory plate allowing you to build your own resistance and must be “content”, if I may say so, with Kangertech resistors made for the range.
The clearomiser presents well. He seems well built and the family resemblance is a no-brainer in his case since they look like these elders like two drops of water.
Let us see, after having appreciated the rest of the troop, how behaves the youngest.

Kangertech Subtank Nano 1

Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mms: 18.5
  • Length or height of the product in mms as it is sold, but without its drip tip if it is present, and regardless of the length of the connection: 47
  • Weight in grams of the product as sold, with its drip tip if it is present: 51
  • Material composing the product: Stainless steel, Pyrex
  • Form Factor Type: Kanger T2
  • Number of component parts without screws and washers: 6
  • Number of threads: 3
  • Quality of the threads: Excellent
  • Number of O-rings, Dript-Tip excluded: 2
  • Quality of O-rings present: Very good
  • O-ring positions: Top Cap - Tank, Bottom Cap - Tank
  • Capacity in milliliters actually usable: 3
  • 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: 5 / 5 5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

We can see that we are on the serious side and that Kangertech has raised its level of manufacturing requirements in recent months. First of all, the clearomiser presents itself well with its shining stainless steel and its red seals which contrast with the metal. And then the construction is serious, well finished for this price range. No doubt on the podium of clearomizers in terms of its quality of finish. Its size makes it easily compatible with the new mini mod-boxes that are coming out in recent times and its proprietary, change-over resistance-based operation seems easy to manage. Definitely a clearo to advise for beginner vapers who want to switch to more serious equipment before embarking on the deep end of the reconstructable.

Kangertech Subtank Nano 2

Functional features

  • Connection type: 510
  • Adjustable positive plot? No, a flush mount can only be guaranteed through an adjustment of the positive pad of the battery or the mod on which it will be installed
  • Presence of air flow regulation? Yes, and variable
  • Diameter in mms maximum of the air regulation possible: 9
  • Minimum diameter in mms of the air regulation possible: 2
  • Positioning of the air regulation: From below and benefiting the resistances
  • Spray chamber type: Chimney type
  • Heat dissipation of the product: Insufficient

Reviewer's comments on functional features

The manufacturer's bias for this product must be taken into account. This is a new generation clearomizer, accepting to be mounted with 1.2Ω or 0.5Ω resistors and intended to be aerial or very aerial. Lovers of tight draws, go your way, this clearomizer is not for you. When we understand this, we can move on and regret that the 510 connection is hopelessly fixed. Especially for a clearo intended rather to travel on Spinner or Ego type batteries or mini electronic mods, we can remain cautious about any compatibility dead ends that the Nano could encounter. I have not encountered this problem with all of my hardware, I admit it clearly, but this defect (recurring at Kanger) should in my opinion be revised.
Otherwise, little interaction with the machine is possible and no more is needed. You can easily influence the airflow by choosing between 1 or 2 2mm holes or by attaching to the so-called “cyclops” hole (rectangular rounded at the corners) which will allow you to experience the joys of direct inhalation.

Kangertech Subtank Nano 3

Drip-Tip Features

  • Drip tip type: 510 Only
  • Presence of a Drip-Tip? Yes, the vaper can immediately use the product
  • Length and type of drip-tip present: Medium
  • Quality of the drip-tip present: Very good

Reviewer's comments on the Drip-Tip

The drip-tip provided is correctly made but does not suit me personally. Do not stop at this opinion which is only purely subjective. It is wide opening to serve the aerial rendering of the Nano.

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

A real lesson in packaging that Kanger offers us. Everything is there! The instructions are clear, detailed, beautiful and in French please !!!!!!! A bag of spare parts. An additional pyrex and two resistors, the first in 1.2Ω and the second in 0.5Ω. And all in a very designer and well-designed box. The total class!

Kangertech Subtank Nano 4

Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with mod of test configuration: Ok for an inside jacket pocket (no deformations)
  • Disassembly and cleaning facilities: Super simple, even blind in the dark!
  • Filling facilities: Super simple, even blind in the dark!
  • Easy to change resistors: Super simple, even blind in the dark!
  • Is it possible to use this product throughout the day with several vials of EJuice? Yes perfectly
  • Was there leak after one day of use? No
  • In the event of leaks during tests, descriptions of the situations in which they occurred

Vapelier's note on ease of use: 5 / 5 5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on the use of the product

In use, the Nano is very comfortable and easy. As any atomizer has an airy tendency and even more so when using the sub-ohmic resistance, it consumes a lot but we will forgive it with regard to its total absence of leaks and its very stable behavior.

Recommendations for use

  • With which type of mod is it advisable to use this product? Electronics AND Mechanics
  • With which mod model is it advisable to use this product? An electronic mod that accepts resistors at 0.5Ω.
  • With which type of EJuice is it advisable to use this product? All liquids without problem
  • Description of the test configuration used: Several different mods + Nano + three liquids with different viscosities
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: A nice mini electronic box.

was the product liked by the reviewer: No

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 3.3 / 5 3.3 5 out of stars

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The mood ticket of the reviewer

I now come to the only objective defect that I could find in this atomizer: its temperature.

Indeed, the aerial bias of the Nano is an asset to make big clouds and to appreciate this type of vape. However, with only one open hole, the Clearomiser is already very airy. With two, we are at the limit of direct inhalation and with the Cyclops hole, we are right in it. However, the mediocre heat dissipation of the Clearo means that we end up with a hot vapor in most cases and whatever the chosen resistance. The only way to calm the heat a bit is to position yourself on the Cyclops hole, which drastically limits the versatility of the ato. Obviously, it is impossible to “gently” vape a fruity or minty or fresh liquid with such a device if you like an airy vape but controlled in the mouth. The heat immediately supplants the flavors and diminishes the freshness inherent in the juice.

De facto, this clearo is intended for fans of tobacco e-liquids, gourmet or gourmet tobacco and who appreciate a draw that goes from air to extremely air. And this is its only “flaw”: its lack of versatility. However, as long as we are part of this category of vapers, we will find with the Nano an object very pleasant to use, very safe, very well built and perfectly in line with its time. 

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59 years old, 32 years of cigarettes, 12 years of vaping and happier than ever! I live in Gironde, I have four children of whom I am gaga and I like roast chicken, Pessac-Léognan, good e-liquids and I am a vape geek who takes responsibility!