Hello Guys!
Welcome to my site, today I would like to introduce you the
VOOPOO Argus P3 vape kit.
I am thankful to
VOOPOO for sending me this device for the purpose of this review.
The
VOOPOO Argus P3 is already available at their webshop in pre-sales currently for $38.99, be between the first ones who can own this little masterpiece!
I can proudly present you the Argus family’s newest flagship product, the
Argus P3 which represents VOOPOO’s years long of technical excellence - you can feel that you are holding something professional in your palm. The device features a 1500 mAh fast charge built in battery, full sized 2.01-inch HD touchscreen, 30W of max power and rich touch interactions. All packed into a stylish and fashionable tiny box-pod system, with simple one button control and responsive auto-draw.
Voopoo celebrates their 8th Anniversary with a brand-new look and design, including a renewed website and packaging with a refreshed visual identity that reflect Passion, Vitality, and Breakthrough.
Design and functionality:
The Argus P3 is the world’s first pod-system that boasts a full-body sized dual curved 2.01-inch HD touchscreen with intuitive interactions!
The kit sells in 7 exquisite designs, combining two stylish textures: luxurious soft leather and bold metallic. The Argus P3 is available in following colors: Black, Brown Leather, Black Leather, Blue Leather, Red Leather, Grey Leather, Silver Leather.
I received the Blue Leather and I am very happy with this joyful combination of professionalism and the funky iconic yellow/blue graffiti design printed on the elegant soft leather cover.
The Argus P3 boasts cutting-edge features packed into a fashionable tiny box-pod: at the front you have the incredible full-sized 2.01-inch touchscreen with rounded edges, 240*296 ultra-sharp resolution and many smart little features built in. It is not just stylish but also incredibly fun to use. A new Argus series cartridge is launched as first with the Argus P3: the new ARGUS Snap Cartridge; which is even more convenient in use with its real top filling cap covered design.
You can navigate through the various menu options very intuitively, similarly as on a premium smartwatch. The device automatically locks the screen after a few seconds of inactivity, which I find very useful. You can still vape on the device when the screen is locked.
Swiping up on the screen unlocks the device, once unlocked another swipe upwards brings you to the rich settings menu. Within the settings you can change between two animations, adjust screen brightness, time and language, clear puff stats, info and power off. Within this menu you will find the Light Lab with two options: Party and SOS mode. These two modes will play flashing visuals on the display; in party mode different flashing and changing colors with music related icons give you a lightshow. In SOS mode SOS is displayed on the screen with a bright red background and flashes in the rhythm of the SOS morse signal. I find this SOS option could be very useful in certain emergency situations (lost somewhere in dark, being attacked or kidnapped perhaps). The party mode could be of use on a concert as example. Back in the days the public used their cigarette lighters while waving, which we’ve illuminated simultaneously to provide a heartwarming sensation towards the artists. While the gratitude remain, the lighters changed with time to smartphones and now eventually you will be able to use your vape in your palm while waving at a concert.
Back to the menu options. Swiping right brings you to wattage adjustment and DIY mode. In Normal mode you can adjust the wattage in 1W increments by double-tapping the current wattage and scrolling up or down. In DIY mode you can even tailor your inhaling preferences and dynamically adjust your desired vaping wattage ranges up to 5 seconds length, split down in 0.2 second intervals. Starting from lower wattage ranges for warming up (15W), a mid-range (25W) and ending the draw with high wattage (30W), as example. You can create up to three different vaping modes.
Swiping left on the screen takes you to the puff statistics menu with 5 breakdowns: Today, 7-days, 6-months, total use and total averages of wattage, puff length and number of puffs. Loads of statistics thus that you can share on Reddit or with your friends about your own vaping habits and compare to others how you stand, if you have the need for. Or use it during your cigarette cessation to motivate yourself.
Swiping down pulls the quick menu where you can adjust brightness, switch to ECO mode, turn off the animation and turn off the screen. Latter is very handy for using the device in stealth mode. ECO mode dims the display and locks wattage to 18W with the 0.4Ω cartridge, with the 0.7Ω this will be set to 14W.
Now comes the joy! Long pressing the screen allows you to select initially between 4 dials and there are a total of 18 watch interfaces that can be unlocked after certain number of puffs taken. I already unlocked 2 additional watches; the next ones will come with every 500 puffs.
3 clicks on the function button will activate or deactivate the child lock. When child lock is activated, you cannot take a draw or adjust any menu options. 5 clicks turns on and off the device.
The Argus P3 offers loads of options, useful smart functions and safety options thus!
Battery performance:
This small little powerhouse is equipped with a stunning 1500 mAh built-in battery that supports 2A super charging and it is fully charged in just 40 mins; you can vape on it while charging. Battery percentage and remaining charging time are displayed along a fancy animation while charging.
Size and weight:
20.7*51.4*79 mm (pod included), made of durable zinc alloy and leather, weights just 82 grams. The Argus P3 is comfortably small and lightweight to hold in your palm, it feels and looks premium. The device stands firmly in upside position for proper storage.
The closest device I can compare it to is the SMOK NOVO GT Box, as both are tiny box systems with a 2.01-inch TFT screen. The Argus P3 wins in almost every aspect: the P3 is much smaller and weights even less, it has an interactive touchscreen and the interface of the P3 is much more sophisticated, with a unique watch interface. And the most important: the Voopoo Argus cartridges are simply first in class, in my experience. The NOVO GT box has 200 mAh more power, however it doesn’t support 2A fast charging. I like charging my vapes in standing position, the P3 unfortunately has a bottom USB-C connector.
Pod / Cartridge:
The kit comes with the two newly released Snap Cartridges: the 0.4Ω and the 0.7Ω. These cartridges are TPD compliantly 2ml of capacity and featuring iCOSM CODE 2.0 technology that guarantees you long lasting pure flavor, 30-day leak-proof performance and an extended lifespan of up to 100 ml e-liquid endurance. I prefer the slightly bigger capacity 3ml top fill cartridges since I know that it will definitely last me a full working day, without the need to take an emergency device or e-liquid with me.
The 0.4Ω Argus cartridges are my ever favourites and are cross-compatible with my other Argus devices (Matrix, G3 mini, G2 mini): they give me consistently superior taste, rich vapor and deliver a decent throat hit, their longevity is exceptional, easily lasting me 3-4 weeks with sweet e-liquids. Opening up the airflow fully with the stepless adjuster at the side provides a satisfying RDL experience with the 0.4Ω cartridge and lower nicotine level traditional e-liquids. The 0.7Ω cartridge is ideal for a tight MTL draw with airflow 1/3 opened, recommended for higher nicotine contents and nic salts.
After inserting a new or a different resistance cartridge, the device will set automatically the optimal wattage, which you can increase or decrease to your preferences within the allowed ranges as detailed below.
Cartridge performance:
- 0.7Ω cartridge - range: 5-18W, best power: 16W
- 0.4Ω cartridge - range: 5-30W, best power: 25W
Final verdict:
Whether you are a seasoned vaper looking for a reliable and durable newest generation high-end device or a novice enthusiast – this little compact device will definitely meet and overachieve your expectations. It has all the bells and whistles you can think of: a large TFT HD touchscreen with a joyful watch interface, adjustable wattage, smooth airflow adjustment, metal lanyard holder, it automatically locks and there is a huge variety and widely accessible pod selection. The only observation I could think of is the USB-C port, that would be more comfortably located at the side, for my preferences.
I have to admit that I did drop the device unintentionally during my smoke break at work, while playing with the wattage it flipped out of my hand, such accident has never happened to me, but I am also used to much bigger and weightier devices to my defence. This beauty has fallen onto concrete and my heart almost broke. Fortunately, the device works as new and apart of a small scratch at the corner of the screen nothing major has happened. The device is really made of sturdy materials!
Look how fancy the Argus P3 is with a lanyard attached:
Hope you liked my review; would you have any advices or questions don’t hesitate to connect with me.
Happy vaping folks!
