The video review:
Although imposing in size and weight (height 95,1 mm, width 41,6 mm and a depth of 50 mm for 285 grams empty against 420 grams in the usual configuration), I still decided to grant it a top mod because the Evolv vape is hell and we have a good autonomy in battery and e-liquid.
Commercial characteristics
- Sponsor having loaned the product for the magazine: Oxygen shop
- Price of the tested product: 189.90 Euros
- Product category according to its selling price: Luxury (over 120 euros)
- Mod type: Variable power electronics and temperature control
- Is the mod telescopic? No
- Maximum power: 166 watts
- Maximum voltage: Not applicable
- Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: 0.1
Physical characteristics and felt quality
- Width or Diameter of the product in mms: 41.6
- Product Length or Height in mms: 95.10
- Product weight in grams: 285
- Material composing the product: Steel
- Form Factor Type: Classic Box - VaporShark type
- Decorative style: Classic
- Quality of decoration: Good
- Is the coating of the mod sensitive to fingerprints? No
- All components of this mod seem well assembled? Yes
- Fire button position: Lateral near the top cap
- Fire button type: Mechanical metal on contact rubber
- Number of buttons making up the interface, including touch zones if they are present: 2
- Type of user interface buttons: Mechanical metal on rubber contact
- Quality of the interface button (s): Very good, the button is responsive and does not make any noise
- Number of parts in the product: 3
- 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: 4.3 / 5
Functional features
- Type of chipset used: DNA250
- Connection type: 510, Ego - via adapter
- Adjustable positive stud? Yes, through a spring.
- Lock system ? Electronic
- Quality of the locking system: Excellent, the chosen approach is very practical
- Features offered by the mod: Display of the charge of the batteries, Display of the resistance value, Protection against short circuits from the atomizer, Protection against reverse polarity of the batteries, Display of the current vape voltage , Fixed protection against overheating of the atomizer resistors, Temperature control of the atomizer resistors, Support the update of its firmware, Support the customization of its behavior by external software, Clear diagnostic messages
- Accusability: 18650
- Does the mod support stacking? No
- Number of batteries supported: 2
- 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? No, nothing is planned to feed an atomizer from the bottom
- Maximum diameter in mms of compatibility with an atomizer: 33
- 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 / 5
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? Can do better
- 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: 3.5 / 5
Appreciations in use
- Transport facilities with the test atomizer: Ok for Jean's back pocket (no discomfort)
- 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? 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: 4.5/5
Recommendations for use
- Type of batteries used during the tests: 18650
- Number of batteries used during the tests: 2
- With what type of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? Dripper Bottom Feeder
- With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? A bottom feeder dripper, it is intended for ^^
- Description of the test configuration used: RDA Apocalypse, double coil alien Ni80 0,20 Ω bottom feeder
- Description of the ideal configuration with this product: With a bottom feeder dripper it's the top
was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes
Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.5 / 5
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