We all know Vype. In the space of a few years, the manufacturer has made its transformation and perfected its range. The starting outsider is now holding the rope and remains in France the undisputed champion of the closed systems category.
First of all, what is a closed system? Well, it is arguably the simplest form of vape and that is why it is popular with beginners. No knowledge to acquire, a discreet format and easy to get started. You have, in the same space, a battery and a capsule of the flavor of your choice. You just have to pair the two by inserting the capsule on the top of the battery and… you vape. Just a little recharge from time to time with a simple USB cord and it's off for a ride.
As for the capsule, as soon as it is emptied of its e-liquid, we throw it away and replace it. In fact, we start each time on a brand new resistance, a new capillary and the full in the tank. This no doubt seems not very ecological, but the recycling in France being sufficiently developed, all you have to do is drop off your used capsules at a battery collection point. The various elements composing it will then be reused, including plastic such as that of e-liquid bottles.
The Vype range has grown over time but only two products fall into the same category, that of closed systems, and constitute the spearhead of the manufacturer in the hexagonal vape. This is theePen and iPod that we have already featured in our reviews. We could say, to simplify, that the first is somewhat the ancestor of the second while presenting characteristics that keep it up to date. In this article, we will establish the comparative match of the two pods to define which one is the most adapted according to the situations but also which will win the cup!
EPen 3
To my left, in the ring, the champion with multiple belts, the “veteran” heavyweight section, I present to you the third ePen of the name. No need to introduce the juggernaut, even the greatest beginners in the vape know it well. For others, I recommend the review we made HERE.
A few words are enough to present it. An unbeatable price of 4.99 € (to date), a record autonomy for the 650 mAh category and legendary reliability. The shape is pleasant in the hand and it is equipped with a switch to launch the vape. It has a size larger than that of its competitor of the day but also a greater autonomy. It uses proprietary flavor capsules (31!), Not compatible with the ePod, which contain either base nicotine (range ePen 3) either nicotine salts (range ePen 3 vPro). It uses classic 2 Ω resistors composed of a coil of resistive wire and cotton. Its maximum voltage is 3.4 V for a total power of 6 W.
The ePod
To my right in the ring, the challenger, the young wolf with sharp teeth who is there to do battle! I present the ePod to you! His reputation is spreading like wildfire and he is part of the brand's future. If you do not know it yet, I invite you to read the review HERE.
Its strengths are numerous. Small but muscular, it can be bought at a price of 9.99 €, has a standardized autonomy of 350 mAh and is automatically triggered by suction. Having learned a lot from its elder, it has excellent reliability and its handling is favored by its low weight and small size. It inaugurates for the brand, a new category of resistances composed of ceramic which accentuate the development of flavors. He uses the vPro ePod capsules offering 10 flavors, all in nicotine salts. More powerful, it develops a voltage of 3.1 V on resistors between 0.8 and 1.4 Ω, which gives us a higher power of 6.5 W.
THE GAME !!!
Since an image is better than a long speech, here below is a comparison table between the two references, with the corresponding notation!
We notice immediately that, if the ePen 3 is essential in the rounds of autonomy, the number of flavors available and its unbeaten price, the ePod is full everywhere else, especially in terms of flavors, lightness or power. However, the match does not end with a knockout, far from it. No, it is at the points that it is decided and if the veteran does not lose face, it is thanks to his tailor-made accessories, such as a optional case to its size and the number of flavors available, although not all are based on nicotine salts.
And the winner is…
It is the ePod that will lead the dance and will have to defend its newly acquired belt against the competition. He has all the assets in hand to do this, having inherited the reliability characteristics (no leakage, resistant to shocks and drops, very stable vape) from the ePen and preferring a more current format, automatic suction, a objectively superior vape rendering, both in flavor and vapor and customization possibilities that the ePen does not have. However, it will still have to evolve and learn from its elder by equipping itself, for example, with a passthrough refill system and a greater choice of flavors to the delight of consumers.
As for the ePen 3, it is far from hanging up the gloves and nomadic enthusiasts may prefer it for its greater autonomy and the number of flavors available. But since you need a winner in any comparison, it is therefore the ePod, perfectly adapted to its time, which wins the match ...
… Time, of course, to offer you a comparative test very soon with all the other closed-system pods on the market! The match is not over yet! 😉
