Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the VEX 100 Kit from Vaptio. The VEX 100 Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Bear from Vaptio.
https://vaptio.com/vex-100-kit.html
Introduction
Vaptio are getting well known for their Heroes range of high powered devices packed with features, but while releasing these products they have continued to release Vape pens, pod devices and mods much more simple for those that like to just pick up a device and vape with no complications. The VEX 100 Kit is the later, Vaptio's latest simple to use device featuring variable wattage and that's it. The VEX 100 is a 100 top wattage device with a digital retro display and accommodates a single 18650 (with supplied adaptor), 20700 or 21700 battery. The VEX 100 in this Kit is paired with the Paragon Sub-ohm tank which with it's mesh and strip coils seems to of replaced the Frogman as the tank included with most Vaptio kits. The Paragon i have now covered plenty of times and although i have included an overview this is really just a look at the simple VEX 100 device that i used with other tanks, so i'll crack on!
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In the Box
Contents:
8ml Standard Edition
1x VEX 100 Mod
1x PARAGON Tank (8ml)
1x PARAGON Coil(0.2ohm, Mesh)
1x PARAGON Coil(0.15ohm, Strip)
1x 18650 Battery Adaptor
1x USB Cable
1x User Manual
Spare Parts
2ml TPD Edition
1x VEX 100 Mod
1x PARAGON Tank (2ml)
1x PARAGON Coil(0.2ohm, Mesh)
1x PARAGON Coil(0.15ohm, Strip)
1x 18650 Battery Adaptor
1x USB Cable
1x User Manual
Spare Parts
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The VEX 100 Kit comes in the usual Vaptio style cardboard box packaging and once opened i was met by a very pocket friendly device which is almost shaped like a short vape pen. Rather than a cylinder the device is slightly oval and the front is flattened to produce a narrow flat surface to accommodate the operational buttons. The top third of the device is a glossy Black section, the rest is the colour of choice, i received the Black version giving me an all Black device but the main body is a matte Black rather than the glossy finish like the top section. The device is also available in Red, Blue and Purple, all versions come with a matching Paragon tank. The narrow flat front of the device houses a large pill shaped fire button within the top glossy section, further down the front we have smaller pill shaped - and + buttons followed by the micro USB port positioned vertically. The rest of the device is rounded as mentioned like a vape pen with the only features being on one side which is the digital screen housed within the top glossy section and towards the bottom the Vaptio trademark. The base of the device is the battery door which has a catch, branding and printed safety stamps. The top of the device has a slightly raised (to protect the finish) 510 plate with Gold plated, spring loaded 510 which like all recent Vaptio products has a leakproof fixed collar to stop any e-liquid getting into the device. Like all Vaptio products the build quality is very good and being shaped almost like a vape pen the ergonomics are spot on.
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Paragon Specs and Features:
Size: 25x49mm
Capacity: 8ml (standard) or 2ml (EU Version)
Uses Paragon Strip/Mesh coils
Coil: PARAGON coil (Mesh, DL, 0.2ohm, 40-90W/best 60-80W)
PARAGON coil (Strip, DL, 0.15ohm, 40-100W/best 80-90W)
Easy top refill and adjustable bottom airflow design
Thread: 510
Colours: Red, Golden, Blue, Pink, Rainbow, Green, Black
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Paragon Overview
The Paragon tank is a nice looking and very well machined sub-ohm tank that with the Bubble glass (standard version) as an impressive 8ml capacity, the EU version of course comes fitted with a 2ml glass and the kit also includes a 4ml straight glass. The Paragon has dual cyclops with stopper and gives a ton of air, you get 2 coils included which are a pre-installed 0.2ohm mesh coil and a 0.15ohm strip coil. The mesh coil is rated between 40w and 90w with a best between 60w and 80w, the strip coil is rated between 40w and 100w with a best between 80w and 90w. I used the mesh coil while using the Paragon on the Super Cape as i just am loving the sub-ohm mesh coils that are coming out with tanks of late, i have used strip coils a few times and i find they match the mesh for flavour but the vape is too warm for me. I can get the same flavour, but cooler vape at 20w lower with a mesh coil compared to strip coils (at least that has been my experience). The Paragon is top-fill via the top-cap unscrewing from the tank (very good threading), once off 2 large filling ports are revealed. The filling ports have a silicone membrane that keeps the tank sealed so to fill you have to push the nozzle of your bottle past the membrane, displacing it, once filled and you have removed your nozzle the membrane reseals the tank. The membrane doesn't just add an extra seal but means the inside of the tank is barely exposed to the air during filling helping with the vacuum and preventing the leaking you can get after filling. The only con for me with the Paragon is that it comes with a proprietary drip tip so you have to use the one that comes with the tank, luckily it is comfortable so not a major issue.
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VEX 100 Specs and Features:
Size: 88.7 x 34.5 x 31.5mm
Battery: Single 21700/20700/18650 (not included)
Output Wattage: 7-100W
Feature: 0.002s Firing Time
Resistance Range: 0.05-3.0ohm
Charging Current: 1A
Comfortable to grip in hand
Compatible with 21700/20700/18760 battery
0.002s fast firing speed
Innovative lights display to show battery status
Thread: 510
Colour: Red, Black, Blue, Purple
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Review Continued Below:
https://vaptio.com/vex-100-kit.html
Introduction
Vaptio are getting well known for their Heroes range of high powered devices packed with features, but while releasing these products they have continued to release Vape pens, pod devices and mods much more simple for those that like to just pick up a device and vape with no complications. The VEX 100 Kit is the later, Vaptio's latest simple to use device featuring variable wattage and that's it. The VEX 100 is a 100 top wattage device with a digital retro display and accommodates a single 18650 (with supplied adaptor), 20700 or 21700 battery. The VEX 100 in this Kit is paired with the Paragon Sub-ohm tank which with it's mesh and strip coils seems to of replaced the Frogman as the tank included with most Vaptio kits. The Paragon i have now covered plenty of times and although i have included an overview this is really just a look at the simple VEX 100 device that i used with other tanks, so i'll crack on!
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In the Box
Contents:
8ml Standard Edition
1x VEX 100 Mod
1x PARAGON Tank (8ml)
1x PARAGON Coil(0.2ohm, Mesh)
1x PARAGON Coil(0.15ohm, Strip)
1x 18650 Battery Adaptor
1x USB Cable
1x User Manual
Spare Parts
2ml TPD Edition
1x VEX 100 Mod
1x PARAGON Tank (2ml)
1x PARAGON Coil(0.2ohm, Mesh)
1x PARAGON Coil(0.15ohm, Strip)
1x 18650 Battery Adaptor
1x USB Cable
1x User Manual
Spare Parts
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The VEX 100 Kit comes in the usual Vaptio style cardboard box packaging and once opened i was met by a very pocket friendly device which is almost shaped like a short vape pen. Rather than a cylinder the device is slightly oval and the front is flattened to produce a narrow flat surface to accommodate the operational buttons. The top third of the device is a glossy Black section, the rest is the colour of choice, i received the Black version giving me an all Black device but the main body is a matte Black rather than the glossy finish like the top section. The device is also available in Red, Blue and Purple, all versions come with a matching Paragon tank. The narrow flat front of the device houses a large pill shaped fire button within the top glossy section, further down the front we have smaller pill shaped - and + buttons followed by the micro USB port positioned vertically. The rest of the device is rounded as mentioned like a vape pen with the only features being on one side which is the digital screen housed within the top glossy section and towards the bottom the Vaptio trademark. The base of the device is the battery door which has a catch, branding and printed safety stamps. The top of the device has a slightly raised (to protect the finish) 510 plate with Gold plated, spring loaded 510 which like all recent Vaptio products has a leakproof fixed collar to stop any e-liquid getting into the device. Like all Vaptio products the build quality is very good and being shaped almost like a vape pen the ergonomics are spot on.
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Paragon Specs and Features:
Size: 25x49mm
Capacity: 8ml (standard) or 2ml (EU Version)
Uses Paragon Strip/Mesh coils
Coil: PARAGON coil (Mesh, DL, 0.2ohm, 40-90W/best 60-80W)
PARAGON coil (Strip, DL, 0.15ohm, 40-100W/best 80-90W)
Easy top refill and adjustable bottom airflow design
Thread: 510
Colours: Red, Golden, Blue, Pink, Rainbow, Green, Black
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Paragon Overview
The Paragon tank is a nice looking and very well machined sub-ohm tank that with the Bubble glass (standard version) as an impressive 8ml capacity, the EU version of course comes fitted with a 2ml glass and the kit also includes a 4ml straight glass. The Paragon has dual cyclops with stopper and gives a ton of air, you get 2 coils included which are a pre-installed 0.2ohm mesh coil and a 0.15ohm strip coil. The mesh coil is rated between 40w and 90w with a best between 60w and 80w, the strip coil is rated between 40w and 100w with a best between 80w and 90w. I used the mesh coil while using the Paragon on the Super Cape as i just am loving the sub-ohm mesh coils that are coming out with tanks of late, i have used strip coils a few times and i find they match the mesh for flavour but the vape is too warm for me. I can get the same flavour, but cooler vape at 20w lower with a mesh coil compared to strip coils (at least that has been my experience). The Paragon is top-fill via the top-cap unscrewing from the tank (very good threading), once off 2 large filling ports are revealed. The filling ports have a silicone membrane that keeps the tank sealed so to fill you have to push the nozzle of your bottle past the membrane, displacing it, once filled and you have removed your nozzle the membrane reseals the tank. The membrane doesn't just add an extra seal but means the inside of the tank is barely exposed to the air during filling helping with the vacuum and preventing the leaking you can get after filling. The only con for me with the Paragon is that it comes with a proprietary drip tip so you have to use the one that comes with the tank, luckily it is comfortable so not a major issue.
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VEX 100 Specs and Features:
Size: 88.7 x 34.5 x 31.5mm
Battery: Single 21700/20700/18650 (not included)
Output Wattage: 7-100W
Feature: 0.002s Firing Time
Resistance Range: 0.05-3.0ohm
Charging Current: 1A
Comfortable to grip in hand
Compatible with 21700/20700/18760 battery
0.002s fast firing speed
Innovative lights display to show battery status
Thread: 510
Colour: Red, Black, Blue, Purple
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