Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Shogun Univ 180W TC MOD from IJOY. The IJOY Shogun Univ 180W TC MOD was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ella from Sourcemore.
IJOY SHOGUN UNIV
Introduction
The Shogun Univ is a dual 18650 device giving a maximum power of 180W and quite a looker. As well as the usual power and temperature control features the Shogun also has Pod mode which is a limited variable voltage mode used in conjunction with the IJoy pod adaptor. It still seems to me like a recent release so was quite shocked when i realised it actually came out in 2018 (doesn't time fly). The Shogun quite obviously is in direct competition with the Voopoo Drag 2, so how does it stack up?
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x IJOY Shogun Univ MOD(no cell)
1x USB Cable
1x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Shogun comes in standard cardboard Box packaging with sleeve and on opening, the handsome looking device is in the top layer, the bottom tier consists of paperwork and a high quality USB cable. With very nice thick Resin panels on both sides with some aesthetically pleasing colouring the Shogun is quite a looker. The device is available with either a Silver of Black Chassis and the colour design options are Splendor, Hellfire, Green Specter, Ghostfire, Blue Aurora and Galactic Hurricane, i received Green Specter with a Black Chassis. The main material the device is made from is Zinc Alloy and with the thickness of the Resin panels is far from a light device. The form factor i really like, curved just enough all over to make it ergonomic and a pleasing to the eye shape. The face of the device has a large, round protruding Stainless Steel fire button which is very clicky and has a short travel, towards the bottom we have smaller round Stainless Steel buttons with the same protrusion. Central on the face we have the screen and then right at the bottom the micro USB port. The base see's embossed branding and safety marks in Silver, venting holes and a notch for removing the side battery panel. Up top we have a centre mounted 510 plate which is raised a fraction protecting the finish on the device while giving no noticeable gap, the 510 is Gold plated and spring loaded. The Shogun is a very solid feeling device with no rattles whatsoever.
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Shogun Univ Specs and Features:
Dimension: 55 x 28.4 x 88mm
Screen size: 0.96 inch
Cell type: dual 18650 cells(not included)
Power range: 5-180W
Output voltage: 0-7.5V
Output current: 0-45A
Resistance range: 0.05-3.0ohm
Temperature range: 300-600℉/149-316℃
Material: zinc alloy + resin
Charging port: micro USB
Compact size with stylish streamlined design
Dual 18650 batteries with 180W max output
Optional POWER, POD, PMODE, and TEMP mode
Built-in UNIV chipset for safe, stable and intelligent performance
Beautiful double-sided resin panels for a high-end appearance
Big fire button for convenient and safe operation
Multiple protections
Thread: 510
Colours available with Silver or Black Frame
Colours: Splendor, Hellfire, Green Specter, Ghostfire, Blue Aurora, Galactic Hurricane
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Fitting The Batteries
The Shogun is a dual 18650 device with removable Resin side panel which allows instalment. You need to look at the base of the device to even tell which of the panels is removable as it is fitted into place seamlessly. On the base is a notch which you use to lift off the panel to reveal a very neat battery compartment with installed battery ribbon. Once again their is no contrast with the marked battery orientation which really bugs me being yet again Black on Black. Once the batteries are installed the panel is secured in place with magnets and the sides are precision fitted preventing any side-wards movement whatsoever. When pushing up and down on the panel it does have the slightest of up and down movement, although it needs mentioning in my opinion it is so slight it's not even worthy of a con and certainly their is no movement during use.
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The Display
The display on the shogun is bright and sharp with all the information needed well laid out. Top we have the wattage which is also present when in temperature control, below this is the pre-heat. Moving down the display we next have voltage which displays temperature instead when in temp control with wire type displayed above. Next to the left we have resistance and to the right puffs which while taking a vape displays the time of the puff. Finally at the bottom of the display we have two horizontal battery status bars marked "A" and "B".
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Review Continued Below:
IJOY SHOGUN UNIV
Introduction
The Shogun Univ is a dual 18650 device giving a maximum power of 180W and quite a looker. As well as the usual power and temperature control features the Shogun also has Pod mode which is a limited variable voltage mode used in conjunction with the IJoy pod adaptor. It still seems to me like a recent release so was quite shocked when i realised it actually came out in 2018 (doesn't time fly). The Shogun quite obviously is in direct competition with the Voopoo Drag 2, so how does it stack up?
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x IJOY Shogun Univ MOD(no cell)
1x USB Cable
1x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Shogun comes in standard cardboard Box packaging with sleeve and on opening, the handsome looking device is in the top layer, the bottom tier consists of paperwork and a high quality USB cable. With very nice thick Resin panels on both sides with some aesthetically pleasing colouring the Shogun is quite a looker. The device is available with either a Silver of Black Chassis and the colour design options are Splendor, Hellfire, Green Specter, Ghostfire, Blue Aurora and Galactic Hurricane, i received Green Specter with a Black Chassis. The main material the device is made from is Zinc Alloy and with the thickness of the Resin panels is far from a light device. The form factor i really like, curved just enough all over to make it ergonomic and a pleasing to the eye shape. The face of the device has a large, round protruding Stainless Steel fire button which is very clicky and has a short travel, towards the bottom we have smaller round Stainless Steel buttons with the same protrusion. Central on the face we have the screen and then right at the bottom the micro USB port. The base see's embossed branding and safety marks in Silver, venting holes and a notch for removing the side battery panel. Up top we have a centre mounted 510 plate which is raised a fraction protecting the finish on the device while giving no noticeable gap, the 510 is Gold plated and spring loaded. The Shogun is a very solid feeling device with no rattles whatsoever.
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Shogun Univ Specs and Features:
Dimension: 55 x 28.4 x 88mm
Screen size: 0.96 inch
Cell type: dual 18650 cells(not included)
Power range: 5-180W
Output voltage: 0-7.5V
Output current: 0-45A
Resistance range: 0.05-3.0ohm
Temperature range: 300-600℉/149-316℃
Material: zinc alloy + resin
Charging port: micro USB
Compact size with stylish streamlined design
Dual 18650 batteries with 180W max output
Optional POWER, POD, PMODE, and TEMP mode
Built-in UNIV chipset for safe, stable and intelligent performance
Beautiful double-sided resin panels for a high-end appearance
Big fire button for convenient and safe operation
Multiple protections
Thread: 510
Colours available with Silver or Black Frame
Colours: Splendor, Hellfire, Green Specter, Ghostfire, Blue Aurora, Galactic Hurricane
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Fitting The Batteries
The Shogun is a dual 18650 device with removable Resin side panel which allows instalment. You need to look at the base of the device to even tell which of the panels is removable as it is fitted into place seamlessly. On the base is a notch which you use to lift off the panel to reveal a very neat battery compartment with installed battery ribbon. Once again their is no contrast with the marked battery orientation which really bugs me being yet again Black on Black. Once the batteries are installed the panel is secured in place with magnets and the sides are precision fitted preventing any side-wards movement whatsoever. When pushing up and down on the panel it does have the slightest of up and down movement, although it needs mentioning in my opinion it is so slight it's not even worthy of a con and certainly their is no movement during use.
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The Display
The display on the shogun is bright and sharp with all the information needed well laid out. Top we have the wattage which is also present when in temperature control, below this is the pre-heat. Moving down the display we next have voltage which displays temperature instead when in temp control with wire type displayed above. Next to the left we have resistance and to the right puffs which while taking a vape displays the time of the puff. Finally at the bottom of the display we have two horizontal battery status bars marked "A" and "B".
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Review Continued Below: