Commercial characteristics
- Sponsor who lent the product for the review: techvapeur
- Price of the tested product: 20 Euros
- Product category according to its selling price: Entry level (from 1 to 40 euros)
- Mod type: Variable voltage electronics
- Is the mod telescopic? No
- Maximum power: 10 watts
- Maximum voltage: 5
- Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: 1.0
Reviewer comments on business characteristics
Eleaf is riding the success of the first istick of the name. Today he offers us 30 and 50 watt versions as well as this mini istick which in my opinion is intended to replace the ego twist and other entry-level batteries intended for beginner vapers. Bet well underway since we find the Istick mini from 20 € in kit with the ego adapter and the USB cable. No doubt that this mini see “nano” box will find its audience with this very competitive price.
Physical characteristics and felt quality
- Width or Diameter of the product in mms: 33
- Product Length or Height in mms: 52
- Product weight in grams: 55
- Material composing the product: Aluminum
- Form Factor type: Box mini - type IStick
- Decorative style: Classic
- Quality of decoration: Good
- Is the coating of the mod sensitive to fingerprints? Yes
- All components of this mod seem well assembled? Yes
- Fire button position: Lateral near 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): Medium, the button makes noise within its enclave
- Number of parts in the product: 1
- Number of threads: 1
- Quality of the threads: 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: 2.7 / 5 
Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality
No bad surprises, we are in the presence of an entry-level nano mod and we get what we pay for. The buttons work correctly but are "clickies" and rattle when you shake the box as for its big sisters. The anodization is correct but is fragile. Otherwise this box is not mini but nano in my opinion: 55 grams, 52 millimeters ... which means that it can be forgotten both in the pocket and in the hand.
Functional features
- Type of chipset used: Owner
- Connection type: 510, Ego - via adapter
- Adjustable positive stud? No, a flush mounting can only be guaranteed through an adjustment of the positive pad of the atomizer if this allows it.
- Lock system ? Electronic
- Quality of the locking system: Good, the function does what it is for
- Features offered by the mod: Display of the battery charge, Protection against short circuits from the atomizer, Display of the current vape voltage, Display of the vape time of each puff
- 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 mms of compatibility with an atomizer: 22
- 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: 3.3 / 5 
Reviewer's comments on functional features
This box offers the minimum. Display of your puff's voltage, battery level and time counter. We could also have had the value of the resistance rather than this meter but hey… Offering a correct autonomy of 1050mah, this “little one” can also operate in pass-through. The regulation can be improved and the vape not smooth, it tops out at 10 watts, which seems low, but reasonable from a safety point of view. It accepts resistance from 1 to 3 ohm. But let's be clear, we are facing entry level gear oriented beginners so let's remain indulgent.
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 
Reviewer's comments on conditioning
The packaging is simple but consistent with the commercial positioning of the product. Too bad the very brief manual (at the same time the box is easy to use) is not translated into French. In short, the package which contains the ego adapter and the USB cable is very correct.
Appreciations in use
- Transport facilities with the test atomizer: Ok for a Jean side pocket (no discomfort)
- 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? Yes
- Description of situations in which the product has experienced erratic behavior
Depending on the value of the resistor and the load level, the requested voltage may not be very accurate.
Vapelier's rating in terms of ease of use: 4/5
Reviewer's comments on the use of the product
Simple, a plus button and a minus button to adjust the voltage. A switch to fire. Nothing complicated. With a compact atomizer, you will easily slip this box into a pocket and this is the strong point of this product. The vapers in search of pure performance will go their way.
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? Classic fiber - resistance greater than or equal to 1.7 Ohms
- With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? a small clearo or cartotank
- Description of the test configuration used: cartotank f15 with boge carto
- Description of the ideal configuration with this product: cartotank f15 carto boge
was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes
Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 3.8 / 5 
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The mood ticket of the reviewer
Eleaf, on the strength of its success with its first Istick, is embarking on a multiple version of this product. With the mini, Eleaf is clearly targeting the beginner vaper, or women who like pretty small objects and finally all those who do not take on bulky set-ups.
It is successful, it is very small and very cute. The performances are in relation to the size, but quite honorable in view of the object. Small yes, maybe a little too much, indeed the ergonomics are not great for large hands, we can sometimes block the airflow without doing it on purpose. It will be necessary to find its grip because we are not used to so small. This object has the flavor of the gadget for confirmed vapers.
But for a beginner, mounted with a small carto-tank or a clearo, this little box will easily find its p! Ace in a pocket, a small bag, or a pocket for the evening dressed Madame.
In conclusion, a new gateway to vaping at a very reasonable price, simple and in total adequacy with the needs of a beginner or especially a beginner.
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