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ASTER by ELEAF
ASTER by ELEAF

ASTER by ELEAF

 

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor who has loaned the product for the magazine: Do not wish to be named.
  • Price of the tested product: 39.90 Euros
  • Product category according to its selling price: Entry level (from 1 to 40 euros)
  • Mod type: Variable power electronics and temperature control
  • Is the mod telescopic? No
  • Maximum power: 75 watts
  • Maximum voltage: Not applicable
  • Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: Less than 0.1

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

Eleaf, satellite of the Joyetech brand, is a “reference” and essential player in the vaping ecosystem. The Shenzhen giant: Ismoka Electronics Co, created in 2008, continues to flood the market with its uninterrupted flow of productions and novelties. If a few models have been successful in certain areas, it must be recognized that the majority of the production consists of essential references, such as the iStick and its many variations.

And for reference, the Aster 75W that I am going to evaluate could well become one. In any case, on “paper” it already offers a range of rather flattering arguments.

No revolution but of the known and experienced; on the other hand, its look is innovative. Exit the shape of cube or paving stone or even ovoid and so on.
The geometry of this box changes our habits. As usual, there will be fans ... and those who do not adhere to it, but the small size and the grip are disconcerting convenience.

18650 battery (not supplied), 75W, all Temperature Controls for the different resistives, we are indeed on a 2016 mod perfectly “in line” with its time.

The icing on the cake and as usual, Eleaf offers an entry-level price on which many of its competitors will be able to break their teeth. 39,90 €. Eh yes !

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Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mms: 23
  • Product Length or Height in mms: 91
  • Product weight in grams: 150
  • Material composing the product: Aluminum
  • Form Factor type: Box mini - type IStick
  • Decorative style: Classic
  • Quality of decoration: Excellent, it is a work of art
  • Is the coating of the mod sensitive to fingerprints? No
  • All components of this mod seem well assembled? Yes
  • Fire button position: On the top cap
  • Fire button type: Mechanical plastic on contact rubber
  • Number of buttons making up the interface, including touch zones if they are present: 2
  • Type of user interface buttons: Mechanical plastic on contact rubber
  • Quality of the interface button (s): Good, not the button is very responsive
  • Number of parts in the product: 2
  • 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

Beautiful quality of the various materials composing the Aster. The mod assembly is clean, perfectly assembled and inspires confidence.
The general quality is such that one would think oneself in the presence of a box of a much higher price.

Available in brushed aluminum, black, gray, white or pink, the choice of colors is vast, even if I personally opt for the brushed aluminum of my test model, which fits it like a glove.
The battery hatch cover is perfectly magnetized, without play or approximation in the finish. Once opened, the inside of the cradle is just as “clinical”, nothing sticks out, it's clean and square. I just noticed the absence of degassing holes on the body of the box.

The switch and the buttons of the interface are well inserted, without excessive play. As for their responsiveness, it's perfect and there is nothing to complain about.

The weight of the Aster is relatively contained (150g) and its particular shape allows a quick grip which quickly becomes obvious.

Once again, for the price, this box seems to be a good deal.

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Functional features

  • Type of chipset used: Owner
  • Connection type: 510
  • Adjustable positive stud? Yes, through a spring.
  • Lock system ? Electronic
  • Quality of the locking system: Good, the function does what it is for
  • Features offered by the mod: Switching to mechanical mode, Battery charge display, Resistance value display, Protection against short circuits from the atomizer, Protection against reverse polarity of batteries, Display of the power of the current vape, Variable protection against overheating of the atomizer resistors, Temperature control of the atomizer resistances, Support the update of its firmware, Support the customization of its behavior by external software, Messages from clear diagnosis
  • Accusability: 18650
  • Does the mod support stacking? No
  • Number of batteries supported: 1
  • Does the mod retain its configuration without batteries? Yes
  • 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 mms of compatibility with an atomizer: 22.1
  • Accuracy of the output power at full charge of the battery: Excellent, there is no difference between the requested power and the real power
  • Accuracy of the output voltage at full charge of the battery: Excellent, there is no difference between the requested voltage and the actual voltage

Vapelier's note regarding functional characteristics: 4.8 / 5 4.8 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on functional features

The Aster chipset, from Joyetech and identical to the eVic VTC mini, allows you to choose between several modes of vape: variable power (VW), Bypass, Smart and Temperature Control for son in SS, Ni, Ti + a TCR mode M1, M2 and M3.

The chipset can be upgraded via your computer (PC OR Mac) connected to the Eleaf website. This function is important since you can customize the screen of your interface, but above all, to benefit from the latest updates. It is essential for the use of the Smart mode which we will detail below.
As usual, 5 clicks locks or unlocks the box and 3 allows you to navigate through the different menus.

Variable power: accepts resistances from 0.1 to 3.5Ω. In this mode, you can increment 0,1W to adjust the power of 1 to 75W.

TC and TCR: this mode accepts Ni, Ti and SS resistances from 0.05 to 1.5Ω. For resistive wires not being in the parameterized list, you just have to select one of the 3 modes in memory and apply the temperature, and therefore the heating coefficient that you want to see delivered by the mod.

Bypass: this mode imitates the operation of a meca mod, except that your protection remains ensured by electronic security. Reassuring.

Smart: this mode is an automatic mode. Here, you let the box manage the settings for you. Depending on your ato and the assembly, it will detect the set-up to define the most efficient setting. On the other hand, essential update of the Aster: Here, download link updates.

The connection is made via a spring-mounted 510 pin and of course, the box is equipped with all software firewalls to ensure your safety, such as reverse polarity, excessive discharge of the battery and other surges.

Small reminder for the record as I write this review at a time when the media are in the throes of the explosion of batteries. On a mod, even electro, which sends 75W, we do not put anything. Small booster shot: Here

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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? No
  • Does the manual explain ALL features? Yes

Vapelier's note on packaging: 4 / 5 4 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on conditioning

There is also no great criticism to make in this chapter. The only thing to note is the absence of a French translation of the instructions.
For the rest it is at the level to which Eleaf has accustomed us; beautiful, good ...

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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 the batteries: Easy, even standing in the street
  • Did the mod heat up? weakly
  • 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: 4.3/5 4.3 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on the use of the product

There, it will go quickly. The Aster is so simple in its configuration and use; a delight.
Only slight downside for me, do not have the visible voltage in variable power mode.
That's all !
Well, ok, I personally have an eVic VTC mini in 75W and I know its chipset and the vape provided. But the Aster is even less bulky and even better “finished”. I found, moreover it's weird that (?!), That the autonomy was even better ...

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Recommendations for use

  • Type of batteries used during the tests: 18650
  • Number of batteries used during the tests: 1
  • With what type of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? Dripper, Classic fiber, Sub-ohm assembly, Genesis-type rebuildable
  • With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? RDA, RBA, whatever, everything goes up to 22 mm in diameter
  • Description of the test configuration used: Dripper Zénith, Bellus & Avocado 22
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: Yours

was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.6 / 5 4.6 5 out of stars

Link to a video review or blog maintained by the reviewer author of the review

The mood ticket of the reviewer

Obtaining this “Top Mod” is not a surprise.
To the sorrowful souls imagining us in the pay of the giants of this industry just puberty I say: try and you will see! Objectively.

The Aster has all the arguments to become the best ally in the fight against this addiction that is tobacco cigarettes but will also become the best traveling companion.

Not very bulky, with a different aesthetic, endowed with good autonomy and having a chipset having ensured the success of its famous cousin the eVic VTC mini, here are the arguments which will allow the giant of Shenzen a deserved success.
In addition, for less than 40 €, do not throw any more, the basket is full.

See you soon for new hazy adventures,

Marquolive

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About the Author

Follower of the tobacco vape and rather "tight" I do not balk in front of good greedy clouders. I love flavor-oriented drippers but am very curious about the evolutions of our common passion for personal vaporizers. Good reasons to make my modest contribution here, no?