Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Zip Starter Kit 1200mAh from Usonicig. The Zip Starter Kit 1200mAh was supplied for the purpose of this review by Cecily from Usonicig.
http://www.usonicig.com/ZIP/index.aspx
Introduction
Usonicig introduced themselves to vaping with their debut launch the Rhythm in 2018, and did so bravely using innovative ultrasonic frequency to produce vaper. The coil-less technology uses ultrasonic frequency to vibrate the saturated ceramic plate so rapidly it causes the e-liquid to vaporise. It heats the liquid using this vibration method at a lot lower temperature than traditional heating coils which is said to be a healthier way of vaping and also is more suitable for Nic Salts and CBD. One of the issues with the Rhythm is the vaper was just too cool to be enjoyable, slow ramp up and quite weak. I also found the technology is far less friendly on battery life, so what's been altered with the Zip? The main difference is it now uses higher frequency vibration, 3.0 MHz rather than the previous 2.4 MHz and is a far tighter draw, but does this remedy all the issues? I give my opinion!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Usonicig Zip Kit
1 x USB Cable
1 x User Manual
1 x Warranty Card
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Zip comes in cardboard box packaging and on opening in the top tray sits a nice looking large pod device. I received the Pink version which is a nice deep Pink, it's also available in Blue, Orange, Black and Silver, all versions come with a dark tinted pod installed. The colour of choice is on both sides of the device and back, on the front it curves from top and bottom towards the centre but doesn't meet, this central section and base are Black. The main chassis is metal either Zinc Alloy or possibly Aluminium, central on the Black section of the front we have a pill shaped fire button which tapers slightly at the bottom in the colour of choice, above this button not seen unless it lights up is a LED ring, then at the bottom we have the Usonicig logo. On one side is the micro USB port, then the back has "ZIP" printed in White at the bottom and where the device meets the pod the main chassis has a flat bottomed "V" shape. As mentioned the pod is darkly tinted and has a duckbill type shape, the base has safety marks and venting. The Zip is large for a pod system but then due to the technology in the pod and the need for a reasonable sized battery it always was going to be. I think the device looks really nice and some good colour options available, it feels very well made.
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Zip Specs and Features:
Size: 34 x 20 x 94mm
E-liquid Capacity: 2.0ml (Max)
Battery Capacity: Built-in 1200mAh
Ultrasonic Frequency: 3.0MHz
Charging Time: ≤1.5hr
For both Nicotine salts and higher CBD
Innovative Top-Rotate Filling(TRF) design
Coil-less heater without burning
3.0 MHz vibration frequency
Ultrasonic Chip for more than 5000 puffs
Child-proof system and battery protections
Colours: Blue, Pink, Orange, Black, Silver
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The Pod
As mentioned the pod is large, darkly tinted and has a duckbill style mouth section. The upper section of the pod has small rectangular buttons front and back which i will talk about in the next section. Looking at the base we have the bottom of the Ultrasonic plate central with positive centre, then indented either side we have large magnets, you don't get a spare pod. Their is a lot going on inside the pod compared to a traditional coil but it's all very technical so if it interests you Usonicig have a video on their website. On the upper section of the pod there are 3 tiny air holes either side that feed down isolated from the e-liquid to the Ceramic plate.
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Top-Fill
The pod has a rotating top fill system which is the biggest pro of the device as it's so well done. As mentioned on the upper section of the pod we have a button front and back, both have to be pressed in then the top will rotate to reveal 2 very large (for a pod) fill ports. The top rotates with perfect resistance and when turning back to close it locks in place with a satisfying click, it's very sturdy, a very good job has been done. The fill ports have a self sealing membrane and raised rubber surrounds to seal against the top section when closed, an extra measure to prevent any leaking. To fill the pod push your nozzle through the seal and fill, there is a max line on the outside of the pod the only problem is with the pod being tinted so dark it's not easy at all to see the liquid inside the pod. Once you have possibly guestimated (not a word, i know) you have about filled it to the max line pull your nozzle out and the port reseals, the pod holds 2ml of liquid.
Actual pods are all Black and do not have clear section unfortunately.
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Fitting The Pod
Looking inside the device we can see the contacts then each side is a raised magnet. The magnets are very strong you can feel the pull on the pod as it enters the device, once in place the pod is very secure.
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Review Continued Below:
http://www.usonicig.com/ZIP/index.aspx
Introduction
Usonicig introduced themselves to vaping with their debut launch the Rhythm in 2018, and did so bravely using innovative ultrasonic frequency to produce vaper. The coil-less technology uses ultrasonic frequency to vibrate the saturated ceramic plate so rapidly it causes the e-liquid to vaporise. It heats the liquid using this vibration method at a lot lower temperature than traditional heating coils which is said to be a healthier way of vaping and also is more suitable for Nic Salts and CBD. One of the issues with the Rhythm is the vaper was just too cool to be enjoyable, slow ramp up and quite weak. I also found the technology is far less friendly on battery life, so what's been altered with the Zip? The main difference is it now uses higher frequency vibration, 3.0 MHz rather than the previous 2.4 MHz and is a far tighter draw, but does this remedy all the issues? I give my opinion!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Usonicig Zip Kit
1 x USB Cable
1 x User Manual
1 x Warranty Card
___________________________________________________________________
Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Zip comes in cardboard box packaging and on opening in the top tray sits a nice looking large pod device. I received the Pink version which is a nice deep Pink, it's also available in Blue, Orange, Black and Silver, all versions come with a dark tinted pod installed. The colour of choice is on both sides of the device and back, on the front it curves from top and bottom towards the centre but doesn't meet, this central section and base are Black. The main chassis is metal either Zinc Alloy or possibly Aluminium, central on the Black section of the front we have a pill shaped fire button which tapers slightly at the bottom in the colour of choice, above this button not seen unless it lights up is a LED ring, then at the bottom we have the Usonicig logo. On one side is the micro USB port, then the back has "ZIP" printed in White at the bottom and where the device meets the pod the main chassis has a flat bottomed "V" shape. As mentioned the pod is darkly tinted and has a duckbill type shape, the base has safety marks and venting. The Zip is large for a pod system but then due to the technology in the pod and the need for a reasonable sized battery it always was going to be. I think the device looks really nice and some good colour options available, it feels very well made.
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Zip Specs and Features:
Size: 34 x 20 x 94mm
E-liquid Capacity: 2.0ml (Max)
Battery Capacity: Built-in 1200mAh
Ultrasonic Frequency: 3.0MHz
Charging Time: ≤1.5hr
For both Nicotine salts and higher CBD
Innovative Top-Rotate Filling(TRF) design
Coil-less heater without burning
3.0 MHz vibration frequency
Ultrasonic Chip for more than 5000 puffs
Child-proof system and battery protections
Colours: Blue, Pink, Orange, Black, Silver
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The Pod
As mentioned the pod is large, darkly tinted and has a duckbill style mouth section. The upper section of the pod has small rectangular buttons front and back which i will talk about in the next section. Looking at the base we have the bottom of the Ultrasonic plate central with positive centre, then indented either side we have large magnets, you don't get a spare pod. Their is a lot going on inside the pod compared to a traditional coil but it's all very technical so if it interests you Usonicig have a video on their website. On the upper section of the pod there are 3 tiny air holes either side that feed down isolated from the e-liquid to the Ceramic plate.
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Top-Fill
The pod has a rotating top fill system which is the biggest pro of the device as it's so well done. As mentioned on the upper section of the pod we have a button front and back, both have to be pressed in then the top will rotate to reveal 2 very large (for a pod) fill ports. The top rotates with perfect resistance and when turning back to close it locks in place with a satisfying click, it's very sturdy, a very good job has been done. The fill ports have a self sealing membrane and raised rubber surrounds to seal against the top section when closed, an extra measure to prevent any leaking. To fill the pod push your nozzle through the seal and fill, there is a max line on the outside of the pod the only problem is with the pod being tinted so dark it's not easy at all to see the liquid inside the pod. Once you have possibly guestimated (not a word, i know) you have about filled it to the max line pull your nozzle out and the port reseals, the pod holds 2ml of liquid.
Actual pods are all Black and do not have clear section unfortunately.
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Fitting The Pod
Looking inside the device we can see the contacts then each side is a raised magnet. The magnets are very strong you can feel the pull on the pod as it enters the device, once in place the pod is very secure.
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