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RPM 5 by Smok
RPM 5 by Smok

RPM 5 by Smok

The video review:

A pod that increases the tachometer up to 5!

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor having loaned the product for the magazine: GFC Provap
  • Price of the product tested: 30 € (Estimate)
  • Category of the product according to its selling price: Entry-level
  • Mod type: Variable power electronics
  • Maximum power: 80 W
  • Maximum voltage: 5.5 V
  • Minimum resistance value for a start: 0.1 Ω

Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mm: 31.5
  • Product Length or Height in mm: 121.5
  • Product weight in grams: 129
  • Material composing the product: Zinc alloy, PCTG
  • Form Factor Type: Pod AIO
  • 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): Good, the button is very responsive
  • Number of parts in the product: 2
  • Number of threads: 0
  • Quality of the threads: Not applicable on this pod – Absence of threads
  • Overall, do you appreciate the quality of manufacture of this product with regard to its price? Yes

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

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: Display of the battery charge, Display of the resistance value, Protection against short circuits from the atomizer, Display of the current vape voltage, Display of the power of the current vape , Display of the vape time of each puff, Clear diagnostic messages
  • Accu Compatibility: Proprietary Accus
  • Number of batteries supported: The batteries are proprietary / Not applicable
  • Does the mod keep its configuration without a battery? Not applicable
  • Does the mod offer reload functionality? Charging function possible via USB type C at 1.4A
  • Is the recharge function passthrough? 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 mm of compatibility with an atomizer: Not applicable, proprietary cartridge
  • Accuracy of the output power at full charge of the battery: Average, there is a noticeable difference between the requested power and the real power
  • Accuracy of the output voltage at full charge of the battery: Average, there is a noticeable difference between the requested voltage and the actual voltage

Vapelier's note regarding functional characteristics: 3.3 / 5 3.3 5 out of stars

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? Yes

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

Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with the test atomizer: Ok for an inside jacket pocket
  • 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? No

Vapelier's rating in terms of ease of use: 5/5 5 5 out of stars

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? In sub-ohm assembly
  • With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? Provided RPM resistance of 0.25 Ω
  • Description of the test configuration used: RPM resistance supplied from 0.25 Ω to 23-35 W
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: RPM resistance supplied from 0.25 Ω to 23-35 W

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

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