After the Exceed PCC, here's another model that Joyetech kindly sent me for free – just to be clear, without any payment or work relationship involved. The eRoll Slim Full Kit keeps that dual setup of a Case (here simply called PCC, Portable Charging Case) and its Pen. The Pen itself stays independent (in fact, it's also sold separately) from its PCC thanks to the USB Type-C charging port. It's been out for about a year, but given its success, it recently got 3 new color options, which you can see in the banner above.
As a Kit, it really focuses on ergonomics and compact size – something a lot of powerbank + pen combos kinda miss the mark on. But they haven't skimped on the essentials like battery life, which is pretty decent, and the visual charge feedback thanks to the various LEDs on both devices that take the place of a screen. It's an auto-draw only kinda vape.
Inside the cardboard box, with a textured plastic lid and a scratch & check on the side, you'll find the Pen with a pod already installed (in my case, a 0.8 ohm one) and the PCC that make up the eRoll Slim Kit. In the little baggie, there's a USB Type-C cable and a spare drip tip. Last but not least, there's the user manual.
The eRoll Slim Full Kit is made of aluminum, with some cool leatherette inserts on the PCC. The Pen itself weighs just 29 grams with the pod in – that's about 4.2 ounces – and it's 120 mm long with a 16 mm diameter. The battery inside is 480 mAh, so Joyetech is still sticking to pens that can last you more than an hour without needing the powerbank. The PCC weighs 72 grams (around 2.5 ounces) and its dimensions are 23 x 44 x 107 mm, packing a 1500 mAh battery.
Now, the eRoll Slim Refillable Pods – despite the name "refillable" – are actually more of a cartridge pod + integrated coil type. You get minimal condensation and zero leaks, but the trade-off is that you toss the whole pod when it's done. They all hold 2 ml of e-liquid (no non-TPD versions here), and they're sold in packs of 3. They're made from a smoky PCTG with a glossy finish, so you can easily see how much juice you've got left. Just like on RTAs, it uses a standard 510 drip tip, and you even get two different styles in the box, plus you can grab some Joyetech branded cotton filter tips if you're into that. Refilling is done via the usual rubber plug. There's also a "Min" marking that Joyetech suggests you don't go below with your e-liquid to ensure proper wicking.
Popping the pod in is pretty straightforward – you just line up the holes with these little pins inside the Pen's battery body. This keeps the pod nice and secure while you're vaping and makes sure the connection, thanks to the gold-plated spring-loaded pins, stays solid. The eRoll Slim Refillable Pods come in 1 ohm and 0.8 ohm versions, both using a mesh coil and capped at a max automatic output of 13 watts by the Pen.
With its rounded form factor and 16 mm diameter, you can totally hold the Pen like a cigarette between two fingers. And if you're coming from disposables, you'll feel right at home with the size. No buttons or screens here – it's all about that auto-draw. The airflow is fixed, and considering the "only" 13 watts, it's clear this device is purely for a tight MTL vape.
Towards the bottom of the Pen, there's an LED that lights up to show you the charging status – we'll see that in action later.
The USB Type-C port is also located at the bottom of the eRoll Slim Pen. It supports 1A charging for its 480 mAh battery, which means a full charge takes around 35-40 minutes.
The connection between the eRoll PCC and the Pen is made via 3 gold-plated pins, and it's held in place by a magnet. Plus, there's a fabric insert, also magnetic, that makes sure the pen doesn't accidentally fall out. You can even vape comfortably while the Pen is charging inside the PCC.
On the front of the PCC, you'll find 5 LEDs that show the remaining charge of the 1500 mAh battery. They light up when you touch what looks like a button, but it's actually just a sensor. Just to be clear, it doesn't act as a fire button when the Pen is inside.
Charging the PCC is also done via USB Type-C, and unlike the Pen, it supports 2A input. So, a full charge for the PCC takes about 45-50 minutes.
The bottom of the PCC has the CE marking and disposal info engraved on it, and it sits nicely flat on a surface for good stability. Once you slide the eRoll Slim Pen in, you can still see its LED, so you don't have to open the fabric flap to check the charging status. You can take the pen out or put it back in from either the top or bottom of the leather flap without removing it, but just be aware that you might put a little stress on the contact pins with the PCC.
Even though there's no screen, the LEDs on both devices do a good job of keeping you in the loop about the battery levels.
On the PCC:
- 5 LEDs: 100 - 80% battery
- 4 LEDs: 80 - 60% battery
- 3 LEDs: 60 - 40% battery
- 2 LEDs: 40 - 20% battery
- 1 LED: less than 20% battery
On the Pen:
- Green: 100 - 70%
- Blue: 70 - 30%
- Red: less than 30%
When the PCC recognizes the Pen, it even gives you a little vibration. As for safety features, it's got the usual stuff: cutoff protection, short circuit protection, and low voltage protection when the output drops below 3.3 volts.
This is a device that's definitely winking at vapers looking for a simple backup setup, kinda bringing back that popular powerbank + pen combo. But it's also got a lot to offer folks coming from disposables. It shares quite a bit with that world – so much so that the Pen is even sold separately. All you gotta do is pop a pod into the battery body, fill it up, and the Pen takes care of everything else.
For more info and to check out the new colors of the eRoll Slim Kit, you can visit the dedicated page on the Joyetech website
eRoll slim| Fashion and Portable Vape Pen| Wireless PCC - JOYETECH
I'd like to thank the staff at e-cigarette forum for the space they've provided, and Joyetech for sending me the eRoll Slim.
Minimalist, elegant design
