Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Classic One Pod Kit by Coolvapor, The Classic One Pod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Sacowin, coolvapor's marketing company who also promote Ultroner, Dejavu and SXK products.
https://www.sacowin.com/
https://www.coolvapor.cn/
Introduction
The Classic One is an Auto Draw Retro Pod System which while is going back to a couple of years ago when most pod devices were simple direct output affairs, the "Retro" is as much do to with it's retro look. The Classic one as hinted at is a simple direct output device which houses refillable pods. The 1.6ohm coil in the pod is not replaceable and the device has 3 tier battery status indication.
With it's weight i'm guessing at a Zinc Alloy construction and it comes with either Silver, Brass or copper finishes, let's give it a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 X Pod Device (Including Installed Pod)
1 X Refill Pod
1 X USB Charging Cable
1 X User Manual (actually 2 sided card)
1 X Warranty Card
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Classic One comes really nicely packaged in Retro style design presentation box, a really nice job has been done. I received the Brass version (also marketed as Brown Copper), the options are Silver, Brass or Copper.
We have a panel front and back with Blue and White Retro design which wouldn't look out of place as the wallpaper or carpet design in some grand palace. The main chassis is metal and in the colour of choice, for such a small portable device it has quite a bit of weight to it. Towards the bottom on the front we have an LED for battery status and protections indications and down one edge a micro USB port for charging.
The device can't be stood up due to a loop on the base which allows a lanyard to be fitted although one isn't provided, up top the tinted pod with duck billed style mouthpiece is transparent enough to give good visibility of any e-liquid inside. The device slips into any pocket and gives a good stealth like vape being swallowed up by the hand.
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Classic One Specs and Features:
Dimensions: 98mm*25.3mm*18.1mm
Weight: 140g
Pod Capacity: 2ml
Pod Type: Refillable, Coil non-replaceable
Coil Resistance: 1.6ohm
Battery Capacity: 500mAh
Output Voltage: 3.3v - 4.2v
Static Current: Under 50uA
Charge Rate: 5V/0.5A
Charge Time: 1 Hour
Claimed: 600 puffs single charge
pod Deice Design: Retro Look
Colours: Silver, Brass, Copper
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The Pod
Two pods are included which both house a fixed 1.6ohm coil so the coil can't be replaced but the pod is refillable. The pod has a comfortable duck billed style mouthpiece which is part of the same moulding as the pod. The pod is tinted but perfectly transparent so i had no issues seeing the e-liquid level at all times.
Looking at the base of the pod we have the two contacts and two round magnets, central is a small Air hole for airflow, to one side we have the opening which will line up with the membrane switch inside the pod's bay.
To the opposite side on the base we have a Silicone bung with side flap which is easy to lift to pull the bung free (the silicone piece stays attached to the pod). A weird shaped fill port is revealed which has a rounded section to one side which will allow filling with a Gorilla nozzle but to one side the hole is extended to allow air to escape which is well thought out. I prefer to be able to fill pods without removing them from the device but had no issues filling quickly and mess free! The capacity of the pod is a good 2ml for the purpose of TPD regulations (2.2ml Sssshhh).
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Fitting The Pod
Looking into the pod's bay we can see the pair of Gold plated, spring loaded contacts and to one side the membrane switch. Above and below the contacts we have a metallic strip for the pod's magnets to attach to.
The pod fit's securely enough as in it won't come out other than with a tug but it does have movement including while in use!
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Operating The Classic One
The Classic One is a simple direct output, draw activated device without a physical button so the device is always on standby just waiting for a draw to be taken. When first inserting the pod the LED light cycles through Green, Blue, Red and when removing the LED flashes Red 3 times.
When taking a vape the LED lights up to show battery status indication and stays on for 1 second after you stop your draw, furthermore so you don't struggle to check the battery status after a further 2 seconds the light comes back on for 2 seconds giving a less rushed chance to check, i like this!
It only gives the indications as High, Medium and Low battery power levels which are shown by the LED lighting Green, Blue or Red but the indications seem well spaced out so if not the following will be very similar:
Green = 70% - 100%
Blue = 30% - 70%
Red = 0% - 30%
(Educated guess from using the device)
The device also has multiple safety protections which are indicated by various flashes of the LED.
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Protections:
Over-charge Protection
Over-discharge Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Over-load Protection
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Review Continued Below:
https://www.sacowin.com/
https://www.coolvapor.cn/
Introduction
The Classic One is an Auto Draw Retro Pod System which while is going back to a couple of years ago when most pod devices were simple direct output affairs, the "Retro" is as much do to with it's retro look. The Classic one as hinted at is a simple direct output device which houses refillable pods. The 1.6ohm coil in the pod is not replaceable and the device has 3 tier battery status indication.
With it's weight i'm guessing at a Zinc Alloy construction and it comes with either Silver, Brass or copper finishes, let's give it a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 X Pod Device (Including Installed Pod)
1 X Refill Pod
1 X USB Charging Cable
1 X User Manual (actually 2 sided card)
1 X Warranty Card
___________________________________________________________________
Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Classic One comes really nicely packaged in Retro style design presentation box, a really nice job has been done. I received the Brass version (also marketed as Brown Copper), the options are Silver, Brass or Copper.
We have a panel front and back with Blue and White Retro design which wouldn't look out of place as the wallpaper or carpet design in some grand palace. The main chassis is metal and in the colour of choice, for such a small portable device it has quite a bit of weight to it. Towards the bottom on the front we have an LED for battery status and protections indications and down one edge a micro USB port for charging.
The device can't be stood up due to a loop on the base which allows a lanyard to be fitted although one isn't provided, up top the tinted pod with duck billed style mouthpiece is transparent enough to give good visibility of any e-liquid inside. The device slips into any pocket and gives a good stealth like vape being swallowed up by the hand.
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Classic One Specs and Features:
Dimensions: 98mm*25.3mm*18.1mm
Weight: 140g
Pod Capacity: 2ml
Pod Type: Refillable, Coil non-replaceable
Coil Resistance: 1.6ohm
Battery Capacity: 500mAh
Output Voltage: 3.3v - 4.2v
Static Current: Under 50uA
Charge Rate: 5V/0.5A
Charge Time: 1 Hour
Claimed: 600 puffs single charge
pod Deice Design: Retro Look
Colours: Silver, Brass, Copper
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The Pod
Two pods are included which both house a fixed 1.6ohm coil so the coil can't be replaced but the pod is refillable. The pod has a comfortable duck billed style mouthpiece which is part of the same moulding as the pod. The pod is tinted but perfectly transparent so i had no issues seeing the e-liquid level at all times.
Looking at the base of the pod we have the two contacts and two round magnets, central is a small Air hole for airflow, to one side we have the opening which will line up with the membrane switch inside the pod's bay.
To the opposite side on the base we have a Silicone bung with side flap which is easy to lift to pull the bung free (the silicone piece stays attached to the pod). A weird shaped fill port is revealed which has a rounded section to one side which will allow filling with a Gorilla nozzle but to one side the hole is extended to allow air to escape which is well thought out. I prefer to be able to fill pods without removing them from the device but had no issues filling quickly and mess free! The capacity of the pod is a good 2ml for the purpose of TPD regulations (2.2ml Sssshhh).
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Fitting The Pod
Looking into the pod's bay we can see the pair of Gold plated, spring loaded contacts and to one side the membrane switch. Above and below the contacts we have a metallic strip for the pod's magnets to attach to.
The pod fit's securely enough as in it won't come out other than with a tug but it does have movement including while in use!
___________________________________________________________________
Operating The Classic One
The Classic One is a simple direct output, draw activated device without a physical button so the device is always on standby just waiting for a draw to be taken. When first inserting the pod the LED light cycles through Green, Blue, Red and when removing the LED flashes Red 3 times.
When taking a vape the LED lights up to show battery status indication and stays on for 1 second after you stop your draw, furthermore so you don't struggle to check the battery status after a further 2 seconds the light comes back on for 2 seconds giving a less rushed chance to check, i like this!
It only gives the indications as High, Medium and Low battery power levels which are shown by the LED lighting Green, Blue or Red but the indications seem well spaced out so if not the following will be very similar:
Green = 70% - 100%
Blue = 30% - 70%
Red = 0% - 30%
(Educated guess from using the device)
The device also has multiple safety protections which are indicated by various flashes of the LED.
___________________________________________________________________
Protections:
Over-charge Protection
Over-discharge Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Over-load Protection
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Review Continued Below: