Last February, I talked about the Thoth G, an open-system pod by Kumiho that proudly continues down the path of "open" systems. After many pods with various shapes, the first alternative version has arrived—a mini format of the Thoth G: the Thoth G Lite, which I received for free from HealthCabin. It retains compatibility with all its coils and cartridges, with a bit less weight at the cost of a smaller battery, which is only 650 mAh, and an LED system that replaces the screen.
With dimensions of 23.8 x 13.8 x 113.7 mm, it's slightly smaller while still using aluminum as the main material. Beyond the desire for lightness reflected in the name "Lite"—which isn't entirely justified (it weighs 43 grams, compared to 47 grams for its bigger sister)—this device seems aimed at those coming from disposables, either looking to quit due to high costs or simply because they live in a country where disposables are banned. For example, in Italy, we have a limit of 2 ml per disposable and 20 mg of nicotine. Disposables with formats up to 20 ml and concentrations as high as 50 mg, which I’ve read about, simply don’t exist here.
Rather than focusing on wattage, the goal is to replicate the simplicity and immediacy of disposable devices. Even the packaging reflects the disposable world, with the Kumiho Thoth G Lite "shrink-wrapped" like a disposable instead of the usual plastic panel or molded insert for the pod. There's no USB Type-C cable included, but a user manual is present, along with the standard 0.6-ohm cartridge. On the back of the box, there's the usual scratch-and-check label to verify the product's authenticity.
The Thoth G Lite comes with a 0.6-ohm smoked-color cartridge (integrated coil + pod) with a 2 ml capacity. It features the usual filling system by lifting the cap marked "Open" and has the advantage of preventing leaks and condensation, thanks to the cartridge system—at the cost of having to dispose of everything when it's spent. If that's not ideal, empty pods with replaceable coils are available, compatible with the entire Thoth series, including the Thoth G Lite.
On the front side, the impedance in ohms is printed, while the bottom has two magnets for easy installation onto the Thoth G Lite body. Though not visible, there's also a "Min" marking where Kumiho advises not to continue vaping to avoid dry hits. Having tried them all, the mouthpiece/drip tip remains the same size.
There is a choice of 5 models, varying from flavour to MTL vaping, available in both cartridge and refillable pod + coil versions:
0.4Ω (25-35W)
0.6Ω (20-25W) (included in the package)
0.8Ω (16-20W)
1.0Ω (12-15W)
1.2Ω (10-12W)
Once again, Kumiho has opted for the 0.6-ohm cartridge with smoked PCTG, which feels slightly too much for a device with a 650 mAh battery. I think the choice was made with those coming from disposables in mind, who are used to 20 or even 50 mg of nicotine, as these are allowed abroad, with the resulting strong hit.
Since the Thoth G Lite has no circuitry, I’m not sure about the exact output, but I still had some cartridges left that I tested with the regular Thoth G. For a "normal" vaper, using the 1.2 and 1-ohm options provides a nice portable MTL device with a good battery life.
The pod housing is nicely deep, with gold-plated pins and a hole that enables automatic draw, the only available and permanently active option. The window prevents condensation from forming, so I would have preferred a pod + coil system instead of the cartridge to better highlight this feature. The magnets are present, but I imagine they are installed under the black shell. This is the first time I’ve encountered this, and it's a clever idea since there’s no risk of them detaching over time.
The form factor, more than a disposable, resembles a true, fully-circuit pod that anyone who has handled pods would recognize. The finish, unlike the larger Thoth G, is rougher, similar to the Thoth S. Printed near the bottom is the "Thoth G" logo. A nice feature is the window on the shell that makes the remaining liquid in the pod visible, with a "min" marking to avoid dry hits. In the center, where the Thoth G had a screen, there’s an LED that provides visual feedback on the battery level:
White: 100-30%
Blue: 30-5%
Red: 5-0%
In addition to this, the LED is also used as visual feedback when the protection system is activated:
- 8-second cut-off: the LED flashes white 8 times
- Short circuit: the LED flashes red 3 times
- Pod not recognized: the LED flashes white 5 times
- Low voltage/dead battery: the LED flashes red 8 times
After two pods created by Kumiho, this indicator is the first thing that leaves me puzzled, as it would have been much better to turn the LED blue earlier, like at 50% battery, and then red at 20%. Since I’m not familiar with disposables, and I don't handle them, I’m unsure how the indicator works on those; perhaps Kumiho has adapted to that system as well.
The airflow slider seems the same as the draw with holes of the same diameter, with the third hole being larger than the other two, allowing for partial adjustments to offer everything from a tight MTL draw to a more open one. The build quality is solid, with the slider being fairly stiff to move and a metallic finish.
On the side, there’s a USB Type-C port, which supports a charging rate of 0.6 A. To charge it from when the LED turns blue (30-5%), it takes about an hour and a few minutes. The USB Type-C cable is not included, but the Kumiho cable for the entire Thoth line can be purchased, though it’s not marketed as "mandatory." Since it arrives "powered on" and maintains this status, the first thing to do when it’s new is to give it a charge.
The big sister and little sister are quite similar, with the main difference being, as I mentioned, the texture of the body. The Thoth G has a brushed finish, while the Lite has a rougher one. The dimensions and weight are more or less the same. However, with the new generation of vapers coming from disposables or even dual users with combustibles, the Lite, despite having a smaller battery on paper, makes it easier to use without the need for clicks to turn it on or off. Perhaps in the future, once one gets the hang of it, they could switch to the Thoth G.
The Thoth G, to be Lite, abandons the screen and with a price really in line with a disposable, perhaps even more economical. It aims to be simple, and simple it is, targeting people who may not be very experienced and might not even know the convenience and advantages of open systems.
The Kumiho THOTH G Lite Pod System Kit 650mAh 2ml is available on HealthCabin, and from today until March 31, the discount code "MAR15" offers an additional 15% off the catalog
https://www.healthcabin.net/kumiho-thoth-g-lite-pod-system-kit-p/30250.html
I would like to thank ECF and the wonderful community for the space, and HealthCabin for giving me the opportunity to try the Thoth G Lite
