Pod kits have a tendency to become big and powerful very quickly.
One minute you’re vaping on a simple starter kit the next on the likes of the VOOPOO Drag H80S.
During its evolution, the pod-based system has broken free of its humble origins and wandered into the sub-ohm vaping territory.
Gone are the days when glass tanks and threaded coils ruled the scene. Now, at the very least they have to share the limelight with PCTG and plug-and-play technology.
I was very pleased to receive VOOPOO Vinci Pod SE. Even more pleased to discover that VOOPOO hasn’t forgotten the newer vaper and that the Vinci range is still going full steam (or vapor) ahead.
Design and Build Quality
In terms of design and build quality, VOOPOO Vinci Pod SE is very similar to Vinci Pod, Vinci Q Pod, and Vinci Royal Edition. If it ain’t broke don’t try to fix it, I guess.
The differences are subtle enough that it’s compatible with all of the disposable pods of the aforementioned kits. However, the Vinci series V2 Pod of SE boasts two new coils. Only one is included so keep an eye out for the 1.2ohm-rated alternative.
Both are designed to increase flavor and induce a richer, denser vaping experience. This is helped along by the four hole inlets on the base of the pod, evenly distributing airflow to the coil.
You can pick it up in a host of colors. Choose from Midnight Black, Cream Tan, Flame Red, Dawn Blue, Provence Purple, Whale Fall Blue, Coffee Brown, and Forest Green.
Vinci Series V2 Pod
It’s made from the usual PCTG plastic and has a distinctive Vinci mouthpiece opening. It’s an antibacterial mouthpiece said to be 99% effective.
The good news is that the majority of the clear viewing window is visible. So that should reduce the number of times it needs to be removed from the battery section.
The updated Vinci Series V2 pod includes four air inlet slots on the base. These are designed to catch sufficient airflow from each direction to balance flavor and ensure a consistently smooth vape.
To reduce leakage to the absolute minimum, the non-replaceable coil has been fitted with a dual-layer silicone ring. Any excess condensation is captured and recycled in the isolated room at the bottom of the pod.
It’s a top-filling pod. Just snap the mouthpiece off to reveal the fill port. It’s not the largest in the world so needle-tip nozzles will generally be the order of the day. The best ones to use will be the 10ml TPD-compliant types.
An air release valve is also included and will greatly reduce the chance of air becoming trapped. The number one cause of e-juice spillover. The number one headache for most vapers!
VOOPOO Vinci Series V2 pod connects to the battery section via two clips, so no magnets. As a consequence, there’s some side-to-side movement, and fails the drop test.
Fill the Pod
l Push the top of the mouthpiece forwards or backward to release it
l Locate the fill port on the top of the pod
l Insert the bottle nozzle into the fill port and gently administer e-liquid (do not overfill)
l Filling the pod on the Voopoo Vinci pod SESnap the mouthpiece back onto the pod
l Push the pod back into the battery section
Leave the e-liquid to soak into the cotton wicks for around five minutes prior to vaping.
N.B. When filling does NOT pour e-liquid down the center hole of the pod.
Performance
I have to say right out the gate that the vape is a bit on the loose side as far as mouth-to-lung is concerned. I know this because at times the auto draw fails. For me, that’s a clear sign there’s not quite enough restriction.
However, the flavor and vapor production are exemplary. All the nutty tones are on show and so is the underlying creamy caramel. So in this respect, I really couldn’t ask for more.
In fact, the 0.8ohm coil does a better job all around when vaped this way. The pod includes four relatively sizeable wicking ports too so I would suggest the coil is better suited to restrictive lung freaks like myself.
It’s also an extremely quiet vape with no turbulence created. I would imagine the coil is pumping out the maximum 15W, to begin with, and tapers down to 11W as the battery depletes.
When restrictive lung vaping there’s actually more warmth generated than I expected. Ok, it’s still quite cool but I was pleased with the overall experience.
Charging Time
The integrated 900mAh battery held out for a respectable 10.5 hours. During this period I checked for changes to the specular LED. After 7.5 hours it changed from green to red. It looks like this early sample version is missing the mid-strength blue indicator.
That also proved to be the case with the fast type C charging. It took an hour to complete but be aware it’s not possible to have a cheeky vape or two. No pass-through charging with the Voopoo Vinci pod SE – or at least with this sample.
E-juice consumption was quite heavy but then again I was restrictive lung hitting throughout. So I sunk around 5.5ml between charges.
Pros
+ Good flavor and even better vapor production from the 0.8ohm pod
+ Easy top-filling system
+ Lightweight and highly portable
+ Ability to charge in a vertical position
+ Specular LED visible in direct sunlight
Cons
- A loose MTL vape using the 0.8ohm pod
- Juice hungry when restrictive lung vaping (subjective)
- 1.2ohm Vinci Series V2 pod not included
Final Review Verdict
So it’s a shame the 1.2ohm coil wasn’t included with the kit. It would’ve been interesting to see how the four-way airflow structure of the pod performed. To see if there’s the necessary tightening to create an effective MTL vape.
As already stated, you’re not really getting that from the 0.8ohm version. For a restrictive lung vape, I found it nigh on perfect.
Vinci pod SE isn’t offering anything that we haven’t already seen from this design and form factor. That’s not to say it’s lacking in performance though. Taking it under its own merits, it works an absolute treat.
Have you tried this kit?
