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rDNA 40 V2 by Vaporshark
rDNA 40 V2 by Vaporshark

rDNA 40 V2 by Vaporshark

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor who lent the product for the review: TechVapeur (http://tech-vapeur.fr)
  • Price of the tested product: 175 Euros
  • Product category according to its selling price: Luxury (over 120 euros)
  • Mod type: Variable power electronics
  • Is the mod telescopic? No
  • Maximum power: 40 watts
  • Maximum voltage: Not applicable
  • Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: 0.1

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

We are here in the presence of a box of modest size equipped with the latest version of the rDNA 40 chipset from Evolv which sends 40W of maximum power, which collects 0.16Ω in minimum resistance and which is delivered with a supposed LG H2 battery. send 20A continuously and 35 for less than 75 seconds. These are, it seems, the LG cells used by Efest in its Purple series even if they seem to work closer to specifications on the LG than on the Purple ...

The price is high and we operate here in the High-End area. Carried by the reputation of reliability of calculation and duration in time of the Evolv chipset, Vaporshark adds a very serious skin and whose finish has been particularly neat as well as a case with an excellent grip. Plus some big surprises that we will see later ...

Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mms: 42.5
  • Product Length or Height in mms: 82.5
  • Product weight in grams: 193
  • Material composing the product: Aluminum
  • 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 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): Very good, the button is responsive and does not make any noise
  • Number of parts in the product: 2
  • Number of threads: 1
  • Quality of the threads: Excellent
  • 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: 4.5 / 5 4.5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

The quality is breathed like the leather of a beautiful jacket on this mod. Vaporshark has chosen an Aluminum / Zinc alloy, sometimes used for the molding of certain automotive parts, which displays a very correct weight (193gr with the battery) and enhanced strength. On top of this, the manufacturer has affixed an elegant and sober surface treatment, with a mat appearance and the same feel as hard rubber, which ensures a flawless grip and excellent handling. We can clearly see here that the manufacturer's major concern is the strength of the crew. It would have been more trendy to make it more colorful, more beautiful, more bling-bling but the brand has chosen to make a vape tool here, with a simple aesthetic but which presents an impeccable quality of finish.

Some precisions:
To be able to extract the battery from its housing, Vaporshark has installed a tab of fabric, a little too long, which can interfere when closing the magnetic hatch. I advise you to cut a few millimeters of this tape and the problem is solved!
The magnetic hatch requires a few manipulations before you can fully control its installation (the fault probably with the coating) but once you have the hang of it, it is done by itself!
Vaporshark has chosen to position the screen below the mod. In use, it is not alienating, especially since it is protected. But we could be divided on this site which changes habits and which is not really natural.
The 510 gold-plated connection is spring-loaded and will provide a flush look to all atomizers.
The switch is very pleasant to handle and lights up with a blue LED when requested. This switch is in tune with the finish of the mod. The feeling of perceived quality is very strong.
Attention for power-vapers: the maximum intensity of the mod is 16A continuously and 23 for a short period. We will therefore avoid ultra-low resistances and Cloud Chasing. But who would think of doing that on an electro ???? 😉

Functional features

  • Type of chipset used: DNA
  • Connection type: 510, Ego - via adapter
  • 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: 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 vape in progress, Light indicators of operation
  • 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: 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: 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 rDNA 40 is 25mm thick, which makes it compatible with all possible diameters of atomizers smaller than this value. I tested several dimensions on it and it goes quietly up to 23mm. Beyond that, the chosen atomizer will overflow on the front of the mod, above the switch and will not provide an aesthetic flush to your set-up. And, of course, beyond 25mm in diameter, your atomizer will protrude everywhere !!!
The fact that the 510 connection is mounted on a spring is an undeniable advantage because it avoids many problems of compatibility and especially of “gap” between the chosen atomizer and the mod. The fact that, in addition, it is gold-plated, in principle ensures good conductivity and less loss of power.

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? We make fun of us!
  • Presence of a user manual? Yes
  • Is the manual understandable for a non-English speaker? No
  • Does the manual explain ALL features? No

Vapelier's note on packaging: 1.5 / 5 1.5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on conditioning

Well, this is where the shoe pinches! The mod comes in a very Innokin-like plastic box which, if consistent, is not very rewarding. This is quite defensible on a € 50 mod but it is much less so on a € 175 mod. I wasn't hoping for a solid gold case encrusted with diamonds, but a more solid, more sophisticated and more protective packaging could have been appreciated by future buyers.
The instructions are in accordance with the minimum service of the box. It is there but it is directly included on the box! There is no small profit, they say…. Too bad for those who want to bring it with them for their first steps with this mod. Either they bring the box, or they peel it to extract the checklist.
Moreover, although this manual explains the main features of the product, it would have been nicer to also have the specifications as well as some safety warnings.

Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with the test atomizer: Ok for an inside jacket pocket (no deformations)
  • Disassembly and cleaning facilities: Super simple, even blind in the dark!
  • 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

Full compliance with what we are entitled to expect from a mod at this price. No incident to report. The operation is very constant, the autonomy is good and we really appreciate the ability of the mod to recharge about twice as fast as another when using the charging function by the USB cable (supplied, it's nice …). Of course, you can also remove the battery from its location and charge it using a suitable charger. The grip is excellent and suitable for multiple hand sizes. The contained size of the mod means that your set can easily be stored and moreover, it holds very well!

Recommendations for use

  • Type of batteries used during the tests: 18650
  • Number of batteries used during the tests: 3
  • With what type of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? Dripper, A classic 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 Génésys type metal mesh assembly, Rebuildable type Génésys metal wick assembly
  • With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? Any atomizer up to 23mm in section and having an 510 connection.
  • Description of the test configuration used: rDNA + Taifun Gt, eXpromizer, HC, Kayfun 3.1 and various drippers ...
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: It will go perfectly with any type of atomizer.

was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.8 / 5 4.8 5 out of stars

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The mood ticket of the reviewer

Here is a mod at 175 €! We are therefore here in the presence of a possible competitor against the Provari 3, the Pipeline, the Taifun Eyes and all the High End electro mods sailing in this price zone. Having contributed to the initiation of the fashion for box-mods that we are currently going through, the brand is very comfortable in this figure that it masters very well. The rDNA 40 presents well, feels solid and has a more comfortable grip than most competing references. A good point for him, not to mention that it is commercially timely at a time when electro hits are no longer unanimous as was the case until now. I speak of course in terms of the number of sales.

Evolv's chipset does not demerit and is very largely up to the competition. The company proves its efficiency here by delivering reliable electronics, accepting very low resistances and sending a smooth signal like Scarlett Johansson's buttocks up to 40W and in a climate of great security. The V2 version seems to have erased all the defects of the V1 and, even if this remains to be verified over time, delivers a problem-free, safe and voluptuous vape, American style.

It should be noted that you can opt, for about twenty euros, for an optional induction charger that allows you to recharge the mod without having to plug it in. And also that the mod can control the temperature of your coil, which is a great function, but only if you use non-resistive Nickel 200, which is less great…. We would have appreciated, but I admit not knowing if this is even possible, that this function be extended to several types of son.

An excellent mod that will be perfect for a daily vape, at work or for a walk, of course using an autonomous and efficient atomizer. Its limitation to 16A continuously could be problematic when used with too low resistances and too high a power but it does not ignore this information, unlike other boxes that sell mind-boggling powers but are silent finely the intensity they can deliver.

In my opinion, the Vaporshark rDNA 40 has only one huge negative point: I have to return it! 🙁

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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!