INTRODUCTION
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Hello Everyone and welcome to Pizza Dave’s Vape Reviews. Today I will be reviewing the Aegis Solo by Geekvape. This device is the 4th entry into the Aegis series of devices. As with the previous entries, this is a rugged mod. It is water resistant, dust proof, and shock proof. Durability is the name of the game with this one, so it is best in the hands of those that are clumsy or spend a lot of time in dirty environments. Let’s dive in and see what it’s like.
Disclaimer: This device was sent to me by Geekvape for review.
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WHAT YOU GET
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- Available in several different black framed, black leather models with accents in rainbow, red, blue, orange, black, and gunmetal. If this is anything like their last Aegis mods, there will be others coming out as well.
STOCK SHOT
PACKAGING
UNBOXED
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MOD OVERVIEW
Like I said above, the Aegis solo is another rugged model carrying the Aegis name. It is built solid but is one of the lightest in the series. One big factor here is that it houses a single 18650. I am against this to be honest, and would like to have seen a 21700 model, but it is what it is. At least this keeps it light. Along with the single cell, it will reach a maximum of 100w, has temp control, curve mode, and bypass modes. The display on this one is back to the two-tone black and white display as seen on the original Aegis and the mini. For firmware upgrades and battery charging on the go (not recommended, but works in a pinch), there is a USB port on the side behind a rubber cover.
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OPERATION
This version of the Aegis features a chip that is nothing special in the world of Geekvape. It functions the same as several other devices and it easy to navigate. There are a few basic button presses to remember, but beyond that it is a breeze.
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BUTTON COMBOS
MENU SYSTEM
There is no menu system on this device. It is all done by highlighting on screen options.
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HOW IT VAPES
I will start off by mentioned that the majority of my use was done with the included Cerberus tank, but I also dove in a few other options. I ran an Intake RTA, Zlide tank, and a rda for testing temp control. The Solo offers enough power to get through a full day when it is paired with something within its realm. By this, I mean that you shouldn’t push the limits too much, or the battery will be drained a ton. I found that the included tank running at 45 is a full day device for me, but just barely. Bumping up wattage from here and you’ll need a spare battery to get through the day. With the intake at 55w, I also got just barely a full day. The zlide was an easy exception, as 22w didn’t drain it too terribly. Power output seems to be sufficient as long as the battery is at a decent level, but there is a noticeable drop in power output as it dwindles down. As for temperature control, I ran a round wire SS build, and it worked just OK. The vape was smooth and consistent each time, but when it came down to dry cotton, it didn’t taper off quick enough for me and I got a borderline dry hit. I did not play with TCR but think there is some hope with it for an average temp control vapor. Since this is a kit with the Cerberus tank, which I already reviewed, I am going to just defer here and send you over to by Aegis Legend review. I always felt like the Cerberus was just meh. The lower wattage coils in this don’t do it for me when compared to the coils that run over 60w and I found myself a bit disappointed in the flavor and vapor of it.
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PHOTO GALLERY
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Hello Everyone and welcome to Pizza Dave’s Vape Reviews. Today I will be reviewing the Aegis Solo by Geekvape. This device is the 4th entry into the Aegis series of devices. As with the previous entries, this is a rugged mod. It is water resistant, dust proof, and shock proof. Durability is the name of the game with this one, so it is best in the hands of those that are clumsy or spend a lot of time in dirty environments. Let’s dive in and see what it’s like.
Disclaimer: This device was sent to me by Geekvape for review.
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WHAT YOU GET
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- 1 Aegis Solo 100w mod
- 1 Cerberus sub-ohm tank
- 2 .3-ohm x2 Mesh Coils
- 1 Spare 4ml bubble glass
- 1 Battery door tool
- 1 Spare parts pack
- Micro USB cable
- Paperwork
- Available in several different black framed, black leather models with accents in rainbow, red, blue, orange, black, and gunmetal. If this is anything like their last Aegis mods, there will be others coming out as well.
STOCK SHOT
PACKAGING
UNBOXED
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MOD OVERVIEW
Like I said above, the Aegis solo is another rugged model carrying the Aegis name. It is built solid but is one of the lightest in the series. One big factor here is that it houses a single 18650. I am against this to be honest, and would like to have seen a 21700 model, but it is what it is. At least this keeps it light. Along with the single cell, it will reach a maximum of 100w, has temp control, curve mode, and bypass modes. The display on this one is back to the two-tone black and white display as seen on the original Aegis and the mini. For firmware upgrades and battery charging on the go (not recommended, but works in a pinch), there is a USB port on the side behind a rubber cover.
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OPERATION
This version of the Aegis features a chip that is nothing special in the world of Geekvape. It functions the same as several other devices and it easy to navigate. There are a few basic button presses to remember, but beyond that it is a breeze.
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BUTTON COMBOS
- 5 clicks of the fire button will turn it on and off.
- Pressing fire and up or down will adjust brightness.
- Pressing the fire button three times will highlight the mode on screen. This can then by cycled with the up and down keys.
- Power
- Bypass
- VPC – variable power curve
- TC – TCR
- TC – Ti
- TC-SS
- TC-Ni
- When in each mode, you can press the fire button and scroll down for a few more options. When the resistance is highlighted, it can be locked with the down button, and checked with the up button. In TC modes, the preheat wattage is the next option down, and it can go all the way to 100. Next up, TCR for dialing in the TC in TCR mode. Last on all modes is the puffs, which can be reset here by pressing up.
- In the power curve mode, it offers 5 curve points separated by 1s increments.
MENU SYSTEM
There is no menu system on this device. It is all done by highlighting on screen options.
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HOW IT VAPES
I will start off by mentioned that the majority of my use was done with the included Cerberus tank, but I also dove in a few other options. I ran an Intake RTA, Zlide tank, and a rda for testing temp control. The Solo offers enough power to get through a full day when it is paired with something within its realm. By this, I mean that you shouldn’t push the limits too much, or the battery will be drained a ton. I found that the included tank running at 45 is a full day device for me, but just barely. Bumping up wattage from here and you’ll need a spare battery to get through the day. With the intake at 55w, I also got just barely a full day. The zlide was an easy exception, as 22w didn’t drain it too terribly. Power output seems to be sufficient as long as the battery is at a decent level, but there is a noticeable drop in power output as it dwindles down. As for temperature control, I ran a round wire SS build, and it worked just OK. The vape was smooth and consistent each time, but when it came down to dry cotton, it didn’t taper off quick enough for me and I got a borderline dry hit. I did not play with TCR but think there is some hope with it for an average temp control vapor. Since this is a kit with the Cerberus tank, which I already reviewed, I am going to just defer here and send you over to by Aegis Legend review. I always felt like the Cerberus was just meh. The lower wattage coils in this don’t do it for me when compared to the coils that run over 60w and I found myself a bit disappointed in the flavor and vapor of it.
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PHOTO GALLERY
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