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Noisy Cricket II-25 by Wismec
Noisy Cricket II-25 by Wismec

Noisy Cricket II-25 by Wismec

 

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor who loaned the product for the magazine: Acquired on our own funds
  • Price of the tested product: At this time, no price defined for France
  • Product category according to its selling price: Entry level (from 1 to 40 euros)
  • Type of mod: Mechanical or regulated mecanism
  • Is the mod telescopic? No
  • Maximum power: more than 300W (estimate)
  • Maximum voltage: 6
  • Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: 0.1

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

In the boxing category that made 2016 a household name this year, the first name Noisy Cricket clearly flirted with the podium and not all the time for the right reasons. 

Indeed, the little one would have done well without accusations of dangerousness that some have been able to peddle on her account. Ultimately, it did not present any more risk of use than the others on the condition of knowing about it, having the control of the totality of its set-up and not always wanting to push the material to its limits.

Alas, human nature is so made. I got my hand farted, it's the mod's fault. I got banged in the face, it's the fault of the batteries. I set my car on fire, that's normal, nobody told me not to put the batteries in my set of keys… Obviously, we all want to yell at them: buy yourself a brain, they have very good at Gearbest! But whatever. Just remember the following: Any material carrying electricity is potentially dangerous, your phone, your mod, your hair dryer and everything in between. Learn how to use it and we will avoid many disappointments.

It was therefore necessary to wash away the affront and Wismec concentrated on a second version, very successful on paper and presenting attractive characteristics.

Indeed, over the hybrid connection, here we are back on a classic connector 510, no frills. We add protections to avoid accidents, smart. And above all, we add a panel of new features at this level of range or on this type of equipment:

  1. Possibility of vaping in mech protected in series and therefore to benefit from the potential 8.4V of the batteries charged to the maximum
  2. Possibility of vaping in mecha protected in parallel, which allows to divide the required intensity between the two batteries. We vape in 4.2V but we have a specific intensity capacity to safely ensure a very low resistance assembly.
  3. Possibility of vaping in variable voltage, as on a Surric or a Hexohm, in mechanic regulated.

Suffice to say enough to drive any self-respecting vapogeek crazy and raise the eyebrows of the most jaded columnist. Of course, there is a long way to go, but it is still necessary that all this pass the course of a test in real conditions. So we'll see that ...

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Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mms: 25
  • Product Length or Height in mms: 87
  • Product weight in grams: 220.9
  • Material constituting the product: Stainless 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? Can do better and I'll tell you why
  • 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: 1
  • User Interface Buttons Type: Plastic Adjustment Knob
  • Quality of the interface button (s): Bad, the mod does not respond to each solicitation
  • 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? No

Rating of the vapelier as to feelings quality: 2.3 / 5 2.3 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

Thin, of a reasonable height and holding well in hand, the Noisy displays a rather nice physique, very in the spirit of its predecessor. No frills but a harmonious whole or the curves of the two narrow faces lighten the aesthetics and communicate a rather sensual visual aspect, corroborated by the use of raw stainless steel which gives an interesting perceived quality. 

The weight is therefore quite substantial. The box without atomizer is heavier than a Hexohm with atomizer! But there is nothing to procrastinate, it throws and, when we have it in hand, we feel that the manufacturer has ensured the bodywork level!

The batteries go down, each in its own housing and the sense is the same for both: positive pole up the mod. They are maintained by a sliding steel valve, equipped with 6 vents for eventual degassing.

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In this valve, there is an electrical circuit with two sides, retractable and repositionable. It is this circuit that will determine whether you will vape in series or in parallel, as you wish. A reproach all the same to this nevertheless good idea: the circuit not being maintained, it drops each time you remove the valve if you are not careful.

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On the top-cap, there is a black plastic insert with the manufacturer's logo, quite flattering, as well as the 510 connection whose positive brass pin is spring loaded. No Fat Daddy here, just a trivial connection. The width of the object allows you to put a 25mm atomizer while remaining flush.

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On one of the narrow faces, there is a switch that I will describe as any. Nothing to suggest that we are here on an exceptional box. The signature of designer JayBo is engraved on it. The switch is not exemplary in terms of comfort, it fires when asked, which is good but its adjustment leaves something to be desired and its excessive sensitivity bothers me a little. So far, nothing too bad though.

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Then, we unearth a potentiometer on one of the two large faces which must therefore be used, like the Hexohm, Surric or others, to regulate the voltage requested from the batteries on a scale of 2 to 6V, if you so wish. And here we are squarely on a huge, crude and ridiculous design error ... 

First point: the knob shows NO indication, even summary, as in the case of two references already mentioned.

Second point: the imprint on the button and which is supposed, I imagine, to help us turn it, is absolutely useless! It is a raised imprint that, unless you have the hands of a five-year-old child, will not be able to support you in the rotation of the button. It is impossible to put the two necessary fingers there!

Third point: that those who were afraid that the knob in relief could be at the origin of unwanted variation of the tension following a passage in a pocket for example be reassured: it is so hard to handle that it does not risk to turn alone! Besides, you'll have enough trouble turning it with your fingers yourself, I can guarantee it! 

Fourth point: we could have imagined that the manufacturer would equip this button with a notched crown to help you have grip to turn it. Nay, it's smooth as the buttocks of an infant. As much to say to you that you will leave sweat there to regulate this infamous knob! And I weigh my words as you will weigh them too after trying for yourself !!!

Let's be clear, sometimes it only takes one flaw for an entire edifice to collapse and that is exactly what is happening here. This button is the Achilles heel of the Noisy Cricket II-25 and makes the rest almost harmless as it represents a major pitfall in the context of serene use.

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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, Protection against short circuits from the atomizer, Operation in parallel or in series.
  • Accusability: 18650
  • Does the mod support stacking? No
  • Number of batteries supported: 2
  • Does the mod retain its configuration without batteries? Not applicable
  • Does the mod offer a recharge feature? No recharge function offered by the mod
  • Is the recharge function pass-through? No recharge function offered by the mod
  • 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: 25
  • Accuracy of the output power at full charge of the battery: Not applicable
  • Accuracy of the output voltage at full charge of the battery: Good, there is a tiny difference between the requested voltage and the actual voltage

Vapelier's note regarding functional characteristics: 4.5 / 5 4.5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on functional features

The second name Noisy locks by pressing the switch five times. She unlocks the same way. 

Once off, just leave the switch pressed for 6 7 seconds to switch from pure mechanical mode, the switch will flash in white to that of regulated mecan, the switch flashing orange at that time. 

You can therefore vape in regulated mode or not. It should be noted that in regulated mode, you can only choose the series connection of the batteries, which seems logical. On the other hand, in mechanical, protected mode, which will send the battery voltage to your assembly, you can opt for a series connection (8.4V output on your ato) or a parallel connection (4.2V with a distribution of the requested intensity). To make this choice, you just have to turn the electrical circuit, this is done very easily and without tools, which takes place in the closing valve of the battery slots.

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In terms of functionality, the rest is in the field of sound and light. Indeed, the switch keeps you informed of the state of charge of your batteries by flashing more or less quickly… For my part, I find this circus of light useless and stressful. Boxes of the same type do not need this gadget to function perfectly. Apart from constantly catching the eye and making you say to yourself: “come on, what's the matter?”, It is absolutely useless. However, I admit that this is a very personal position and you do not have to share it.

I ignore the fact that if the mod goes under voltage (- 3.3V in parallel and - 6.6 in series), the switch will flash forty times (you read correctly, forty times !!!!) for to warn you. It's more of a switch, it's a Christmas tree! 

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? No

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

Reviewer's comments on conditioning

The packaging is correct. In a plastic box, we have the box and a multilingual notice including French. It is succinct but sufficient.

However, I note a glaring lack of information on the instructions. If all the ergonomics are explained, it lacks in my opinion the characteristics, some of which are quite essential such as, for example, the minimum level recommended for your resistance or a spread on the required intensity of the batteries.

On the other hand, we learn with horror that “This product can be harmful to health and contains addictive nicotine!”. No need to put liquid anymore, just lick the mod… ..

In order to alleviate certain deficiencies, I urge you to use batteries that can send a minimum intensity of 20A each continuously, to pair them with the purchase so that they probably come from the same series and to charge them. at the same time.

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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 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: 5/5 5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on the use of the product

In parallel mechanical mode. Nothing to report, the voltage delivered is consistent even if the Noisy Cricket, generally in mechanical mode, is not the most responsive I have ever tried.

In mechanical mode in series, the box sends heavy, necessarily. But not as much as the first Noisy Cricket which, not being restricted by protections and benefiting from a hybrid connection, could send whatever the batteries had in the belly.

In mecha-regulated mode and provided that the manipulation of the potentiometer does not drive you crazy, the rendering is correct, without reaching the raw power of a Surric or the voluptuousness of a Hexohm. And the pleasure of use is heavily hampered by this handling unworthy of a 2016 mod. 

Otherwise, the Noisy is reliable, effective in all areas despite everything and we are entitled to think that its tariff will position at the bottom of this category of mods. 

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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, Classic fiber, Sub-ohm assembly, Genesis-type rebuildable
  • With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? A dripper or an RDTA
  • Description of the test configuration used: Psywar Beast h21, Vapor Giant Mini V3, OBS Engine
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: Dripper in 24 or 25

was the product liked by the reviewer: Bof, it's not the craze

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 3.6 / 5 3.6 5 out of stars

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The mood ticket of the reviewer

Wismec has completely missed out on his subject with this second generation of Noisy Cricket.

In mech series mode, it is not bad but not as good as the previous one.

It displays a parallel mode that is certainly interesting but “prevented” by protections no doubt added to compensate for the clumsiness of vapers who will use it in series.

In regulated mecha mode, finally, it ensures, despite the ignominy of this ridiculous knob, but the result is still very far from a Tesla Invader 3 if we stick to comparing what remains comparable. 

In short, Wismec wanted to do too much and play all-in on versatility. However, we should know, since the time we have been using this verse, that versatility always leads to the same result: the object does several things, certainly, but moderately whereas an object devolved to a single action does it in general very well. It is a basic principle that is found everywhere.

The Noisy Cricket II-25 is therefore, for me, a disappointment. The first had split but we could not blame it for being ineffective in one specific area. The second plays the open air of gathering and we-you-have-understood, but the expected results are not there. I invite you therefore to wait for the third version.

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About the Author

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!