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Pegasus by Aspire
Pegasus by Aspire

Pegasus by Aspire

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor having loaned the product for the magazine: Evaps
  • Price of the tested product: 69.90 Euros
  • Product category according to its selling price: Mid-range (from 41 to 80 euros)
  • Mod type: Variable power electronics and temperature control
  • Is the mod telescopic? No
  • Maximum power: 70 watts
  • Maximum voltage: 8
  • Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: 0.2

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

In the first frosts of this month of October, the boxes fall from the sky like the golden fleece of trees. Each has in its DNA a small drop of mischief, a genius gene and the promise of a thousand clouds, each more fragrant than the next. It is only in the memory of the great ancients that the image of a time when tubular mods bloomed like a bed of primroses in spring still lives. A bit like my great-grandfather remembered the Grand Bi, my grandfather the birth of the Ford Mustang, my father the disappearance of Gabin, I in turn remember the first time I took a Caravela in the hand. I held the world and the biggest health revolution of this century in my palm, not without the emotion of a college student in front of his first love.

But hay for nostalgia. In this downpour of boxes, Aspire intends to be in the fray and do battle. Until now, its production in this area was existing but not very advanced. We remember of course small nice boxes but always leaving a train behind the others, leaving the victory to Eleaf in the price war, that of “Temperature Control” to Joyetech (2013) Evolv and Yihi and that of miniaturization at Kanger and others Smoktech. Because, if Aspire is always a studious student and often generates applied and interesting products, it generally lacks in its production, in terms of mods, the little touch of novelty that can make the difference.

So, Aspire is releasing the Pegasus these days, a handsome box capable of sending 70W between 0.2 and 5Ω, operating in temperature control mode and accepting an 18650 battery. And this, for an average price. for boxes with equivalent services. Scalpel and scalpel, please! And let's proceed to the examination of the box which bears the name of the famous winged horse of Greek mythology.

Aspire Pegasus height

Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mms: 23.50
  • Product Length or Height in mms: 91.05
  • Product weight in grams: 211.9
  • Material constituting the product: Stainless steel, Aluminum, PMMA
  • Form Factor Type: Classic Box - VaporShark type
  • 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 metal on contact rubber
  • Number of buttons making up the interface, including touch zones if they are present: 1
  • User Interface Buttons Type: Metal Adjustment Dial
  • Quality of the interface button (s): Excellent I love this button in every way
  • 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: 3.5 / 5 3.5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

Beautiful, with a pleasant grip thanks to a curved profile in the palm of the hand, the Pegasus presents very well.

It seems to be made of several metals or materials. Aluminum for the blanks, chromed metal for the top and bottom caps, steel for the buttons and PMMA for the edge presenting the screen.

Quite high, it returns a good centimeter to the eVic VT which is comparable to it. It is shallower, a bit like an IPV2 and its width is limited by its shape, although it can easily accommodate 23mm atomizers in all aesthetics.

Its construction is very good, as is often the case with the manufacturer. I am a little dubious about the durability of the coating around the aluminum, but unfortunately we find this problem on much more expensive mods. Its weight is significant, it is not a mini box, but it is average in its market niche.

Aspire Pegasus face

Functional features

  • Type of chipset used: Owner
  • Connection type: 510, Ego - via adapter
  • Adjustable positive stud? Yes, through a floating pine tree.
  • 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, Display of the resistance value, Protection against short circuits from the atomizer, Protection against reverse polarity of batteries, Display of the current vape voltage , Display of the power of the current vape, Fixed protection against overheating of the atomizer coils, Temperature control of the atomizer coils, Clear diagnostic messages
  • 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? No, nothing is planned to feed an atomizer from the bottom
  • Maximum diameter in mms of compatibility with an atomizer: 23
  • 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: Good, there is a tiny difference between the requested voltage and the actual voltage

Vapelier's note regarding functional characteristics: 3.5 / 5 3.5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on functional features

Aspire has made some choices that are worth a look. If none of them is fundamental, it is necessary to note that they make life much easier.

First, we note the battery access hatch which is spring loaded and can be unlocked with one finger. Practical above all and presenting an aspect which indicates a good reliability of the device over time. The spring looks solid and the hatch itself is massive (and has degassing vents). A good point.

Aspire Pegasus underneath

At Aspire, you don't press to increase or decrease power. We turn a steel adjustment wheel which, depending on the speed that is imparted to it, will increment or decrement the values ​​slowly or rapidly. It is simple and efficient. The dial is soft enough to operate easily but hard enough to withstand accidental change. Yet another positive point that deserves our attention.

Access to temperature control is easy. All you have to do is position an atomizer equipped with NI200 on the 510 connector and press the switch for about three seconds and the display switches directly to the appropriate mode. At this time, the dial intervenes on the temperature setting in Fahrenheit, between 200 ° F and 600 ° F. It should be noted that in this mode, the Pegasus can send up to 50W to maintain the chosen temperature. I remind you that the formula to go from Fahrenheit (f) to Celsius (c) is [(f - 32) x 5/9] and that Vegetable Glycerin breaks down from 290 ° C potentially creating acrolein. For the record, then, 290 ° C = 554 ° F. Take care, as a precaution, not to exceed this temperature.

Otherwise, the TC mode works very well, we don't really have that impression of a drop and increase in power that we have seen elsewhere. Another good point for this box.

Aspire has also implemented a “gadget” which, however, in use, quickly becomes essential. Indeed, the display part is equipped with a gyroscope which makes it possible to always have the screen on the correct reading side, whatever the position in which you put the box. And this in real time, without having to go to a menu to adjust this possibility depending on whether you are left-handed, right-handed, ambidextrous, upset left-handed or upset right-handed person. Well, it doesn't look like much but it's a must! No more contortions causing tendonitis! It's fluid and terribly practical !!! Well done Aspire!

Aspire Pegasus on it

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

The packaging is sober and beautiful, in its black cardboard livery. We even have an orange USB / Micro USB charging cable !!! Finally some color in my ball of cables which sits on the desk much to the despair of my wife! It's not much, but it avoids making a mistake when you are, like yours truly, a psychotic “cable lover”.

Well seen also the very complete user manual but which will be likely to cause eczema in anglophobic vapers. You have been warned, arm yourself with holy water, a well-made Camembert cheese and a powerful French-English dictionary. Gentlemen, the English, shoot first!

Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with the test atomizer: Ok for a Jean side pocket (no discomfort)
  • Disassembly and cleaning facilities: Super simple, even blind in the dark!
  • Easy to change the batteries: Super simple, even blind in the dark!
  • 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

The switch is very pleasant to handle. No metallic noise indicating a deficient assembly will disturb the peace of your vape. The adjustment wheel will seduce you or not but, in any case, it does its job largely as well as the usual plus and minus buttons. Its apparent solidity bodes well for good reliability over time.

Aspire having opted for an external battery, you can use the one of your choice (however, be sure to use a battery with a large CDM), you do not have to ask yourself how to change this damn LiPo battery when it sucks. Another good point for the mod's durability over time.

The rendering is very good, whether in power mode or in temperature control mode. No noticeable or annoying latency effect, no voltage “peak” effect at the start, sometimes generating dry hits. Level taste, it is rather smooth and homogeneous. There are more precise but in this price range, we are still at the top of the basket.

The size of the box is not really a problem but if you prefer to vape discreetly, it will probably not suit you because its height is still a little above the average of the genre. On the other hand, the grip is very soft, very ergonomic. No more mistaking the direction of your box to vape (don't laugh, it can't happen to me !!! ??? !!!), the shape naturally places the box in your palm and the support, even if the coating slips a bit, is perfect.

Aspire Pegasus Accu

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, A conventional fiber - resistance greater than or equal to 1.7 Ohms, A low resistance fiber less than or equal to 1.5 ohms, In sub-ohm assembly, Reconstructable Genesis type metal mesh assembly, Reconstructable Genesis type metal wick assembly
  • With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? Originally made to operate in tandem with the Triton, the Pegasus can be widely used with any atomizer that does not take its air through the 510 connection
  • Description of the test configuration used: Pegasus + Subtank / Taifun GT / Did / Igo-L
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: Pegasus + Triton

was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.3 / 5 4.3 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

The Pegasus is primarily aimed at vapers who want to vape without having to spend their life scrolling through menus and submenus. Moreover, it is easy to understand since there is no menu at all. That way, all you have to do is adjust the “volume”, cover the drip-tip and let's go for a little ride in the clouds…

With a cut-off of twelve seconds, an impressive battery of various and varied protections, Aspire plays as much on ergonomics as on safety. Besides, the messages are clear and leave no room for an erroneous interpretation: “Throw away your mod, it will blow up”, “Your battery sucks”, “I don't like the color of your sweater”, “You're going short-circuit by ogling your neighbor's legs ”, in short, a set of things that are easy to understand… (for those chronically resistant to any form of humor, I would point out that the last sentence is part of this human emotion and that it must be taken with a certain perspective, the Vapelier declines all responsibility in the event of neuralgia following reading of this article).

So we finish with a very positive balance for a box that combines, in great elegance of form, a concentrate of the latest technologies with an intuitive ergonomics making this object quite usable daily by a beginner or a confirmed.

Sometimes by not being the first one can learn from the mistakes of others. Aspire to sign the demonstration here.

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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!