Today's review brings you the new AIO from Vandy Vape, this time known as Nova, and it's truly better than its predecessor, the Vandy Vape Pulse AIO V2, as we'll discuss later in the review.
Thanks to Sourcemore for making this review possible. They've also provided me with a code (VVNA) that lowers the price from $66.99 to $47.19, which is practically a $20 discount. You can visit their website and learn more about the Nova AIO.
Packaging
The Nova AIO comes in a rectangular black box. On the front, we can see the model name, Nova AIO. There's also a kind of logo, which I assume represents the name, in a, let's say, rainbow color (I don't remember the exact name of this type of color). Something I like about this packaging is that it's extremely clean and aesthetic; we don't find excessive branding, just the name of the device with some decoration and little else, really elegant.
On the back, we can see the contents of the box, some warnings, and some disclaimers. Again, it's really clean; we don't see the typical logos, contact addresses, or anything like that, clean and neat to the eye.
In the box;
1*Nova AIO Kit
1*RBA
4*RBA Airflow Pipes
3*Drip Tip Airflow Pipes
1*510 Adapter ( I did not see this after opening it)
1*Type-C Cable
1*Accesory Bag
1*Instruction Manual
Upon opening the box, we can see the device on the left side, nestled in a protective insert. On the right side we find the charging cable, the drip tip airflow pipes (one is pre-installed) and the rba airflow pipes (again, one is pre-installed). From the moment we open the box, we can appreciate that it is a device of truly high quality. It is noticeable at first glance that the construction materials and the care in the packaging are exceptional.
Before starting, I want to truthfully state that the RBA is exactly the same as the one in the Pulse AIO V2, so, to avoid making this review longer, I'm going to redirect you to that one, where the RBA is discussed in more depth.
Well, having said that, I'll show you the device with all its parts completely disassembled. On the left side, we find what would be the front panel, which covers the screen, part of the RBA, and the air intake. This face is anchored by rails, but if we're not happy with that, it has two magnets at the top for better support.
On the right side, we have a set of parts that I'm going to explain. On one hand, we find the button and its own frame; these are anchored to the body by four magnets, one in each corner of the frame, which makes it very resistant and it really doesn't have any play.
On the other hand, we find the drip tip and what is the RBA anchor, which is carried out by a thread. Inside that anchor is where the drip tip airflow pipe is inserted, although I have it completely empty so that it provides me with a very satisfactory DL, I must say.
Finally, we find the RBA, which, as I have already mentioned, I redirect you to another of my reviews to see it in more depth.
Regarding the aesthetics of the device, I must emphasize that I love it. The battery section and the curves it has are truly impressive. It is a truly elegant device. Furthermore, I emphasize that the battery is completely isolated from the RBA; we won't find a single drop in the battery compartment, which is greatly appreciated.
On the other hand, as is usual in these Boro-style devices, we will always find condensation below the RBA; however, it will be really difficult for it to reach the electronics, since it practically has nowhere to go unless it is through the pin. However, we know Vandy Vape products and we know that liquid condensation or leaking is not a problem for their chips.
I must say that the quality of the construction materials is truly exceptional; we don't find a single plastic, only in the RBA and on the button, obviously. In short, it is composed of a zinc alloy and stainless steel. On the other hand, I must say that in terms of in-hand feel and quality sensations, it is a thousand times superior to the Pulse AIO V2. We don't have polycarbonate doors that scratch just by looking at them, we don't have magnets that fall off a few weeks after buying the device... All of that is eliminated and I really appreciate it; you can really notice the jump in quality between one and the other, and I highly recommend that if anyone is thinking about buying the Pulse AIO V2, don't do it and buy this one. The RBA is exactly the same, identical, so the flavor shouldn't differ much between one and the other, and it's clear that this one is much more carefully made.
Here I show you the screen; as you can see, it's really simple and small, but we don't need absolutely anything else. This screen shows:
Vaping mode (Wattage or Voltage)
Power (in Watts or Volts)
Coil resistance reader
Battery indicator that has 5 slots, so I assume that each one will be 20% of battery.
Since we're talking about the screen, I'm going to tell you about the button combinations we can use:
5 clicks to turn it on or off.
3 clicks to change between vaping modes.
If we press the fire button at the same time as the two up and down power buttons, the screen will turn off.
If we press the two power buttons twice in a row at the same time, it will give us the option to read the coil resistance again.
It's really simple in terms of functionality, but wicking it correctly is complicated, so it's not really recommended for someone who is just starting out in the world of rebuildables.
Just above the screen we find one of the air intakes, because yes, this device also takes in air from the sides; being completely open, which allows it to provide a very satisfying DL vape, but also an MTL or RDL if we change the airflow pins,
Something I love about this Nova AIO is that the up and down power buttons are located on the bottom, along with the charging port (I remind you that it is not at all recommended to charge the batteries through this port; I would use it solely for updating the firmware if necessary). They have a really short travel and a very satisfying click. As an observation, the up and down buttons do not activate if the screen is off. Furthermore, it is really difficult to press them both at the same time to activate the device's functions.
We also find two Allen screws to disassemble it in case it is necessary or if we want to give it a thorough cleaning.
Vaping Time
Having properly wicked the RBA and installed a custom-built coil measuring approximately 0.3 ohms insert ohm symbol here, I was all set to vape. If you manage to create a good build, the device delivers an exceptional flavor, really good for being a Boro with the stock RBA. They’ve done a really good job. What I like most is the improvement in construction and the materials used. It’s really good compared to its predecessor. There’s not much else to say. It drains the batteries really well, the screen shows the correct and sufficient information, the aesthetics are incredible. What more can I say?
Pros And Cons
Pros | Cons |
Good Materials And Build Quality | Not For Newbies (Difficult Wicking) |
Insulated Battery | |
Very Complete Kit | |
Incredible Aesthetics (Subjective) | |
Conclusion
In a nutshell, and although it may sound repetitive, the leap in quality from this device to the Pulse AIO V2 is incredible. I wholeheartedly recommend this model over its predecessor, as I'm sure you'll appreciate it. If you manage to create the correct build, the experience will be extremely rewarding.
