Hello Guys!
Welcome to my site, today I would like to introduce you the
SMOK NOVO GT BOX vape kit.
I am thankful for
SOURCEMORE sending me this device for the purpose of this review.
The kit is available at Sourcemore here:
SMOK NOVO GT BOX kit and is currently sold with a 49% discount for a stunning price of $19.27 - go and grab it until the sale lasts!
I already mentioned in my previous review that I have not been using SMOK’s products since vaping became a mainstream back in 2010-2012. That time was SMOK the leading and most prestigious manufacturer (think on the beloved Alien, BEAST tanks, Priv and MAG mods). Fast forward to present, I am happy to see them mastering the pod-mod manufacturing now and they do impress us again with their unique and innovative products, basis their industry knowledge of nearly 20 years.
Today I can proudly present you the
SMOK NOVO GT BOX which represents SMOK’s years long of experience - you can feel that you are holding something professional in your hand.
Design and functionality:
The SMOK NOVO GT BOX is the first pod-system that boosts a full body sized 2.01-inch color TFT screen!
The kit sells in 8 colors: Gun Metal, White and 7-Color, Black, Silver, Blue and 7-Color, Pink and 7-Color, Purple and 7-Color, Red.
I received the Purple and 7-Color for this review. I find it a unisex color since it is more of a clear, metallic and pearl infused varnish that just covers the black screen and the backside, which has a hologram-like panel with a minimalistic NOVO GT label at the bottom. This shiny and color changing back panel is something classy that reminds me of the old SMOK days as they’ve always been adding something unique and colorful to their design. It’s their signature.
The device boosts many options: at the front you have the huge, rounded 2.01-inch screen with a discrete silver SMOK logo at the top, the – and + buttons are located at the bottom in the screen. At the right side resides the function button and the USB-C charging slot. At the left side you find a firm airflow adjustment slider and at the top a metal lanyard holder and the pod housing. At the bottom there is a rubber insert that functions to hold the device better when standing upside. Due to its weight, it can flip aside easily though. The function button doesn’t work as a fire button unfortunately, so the device only has a responsive auto-draw. All buttons are metallic and firm, high in quality.
Pressing the function button 4-5 times turns on/off the device, pressing it 2-3 times locks/unlocks the power. When the device is locked you cannot vape on it though, so there is no real difference between locking it or turning it off as turning it off/on only takes a second.
The display shows you all essential vaping details you need: the battery level %, currently set wattage, your last puff duration, the resistance of the pod, current voltage and the puff counter. There are 3 different futuristic User Interfaces you can choose from: a robotic blue/light blue, an electric purple/turquois and a glowing amber/yellow theme. I found that the blue theme matched the device color and my taste best. The UI can be changed by pressing the function and the ‘+’ buttons together. By pressing the function and ‘-’ buttons together you can reset the puff counter.
Battery performance:
This small little powerhouse is equipped with a stunning 1700 mAh built-in battery, which gives me several days of vaping. I charged it maybe twice during the 3 weeks of testing; however, I need to mention that I am using 3-4 devices in daily rotation. It supports 1.2A fast charging and is fully charged within 70 minutes. The charging is animated and the status increases by 5% increments. And the plus: you can vape on it while charging!
Size and weight:
87.5*46*18.6mm (inclusive pod), 99.6 grams. Made of durable PCTG materials.
It is comfortably small to hold it in your palm, it feels and looks premium. It is on the heavier side with its 99.6 grams, but you are holding a beast with 1700 mAh of performance! With the handy lanyard attached to the firm metal holder you can carry the device as a trendy necklace and vape while on the go or during work, when allowed to do so.
Pod:
The kit comes with two meshed pods: a NOVO M 0.8-ohm fitted and a spare NOVO M 6.0-ohm, which have the traditional 2 ml TPD capacity and top cap filling. I paired it with a 20mg Peach-Mango Ice nic salt. Top filling allows you a clean and hassle free refilling after removing the firm cap. The 2ml suffices a day’s need just well and satisfies my cravings perfectly. I found it was easier on juice consumption than my other pod systems. The pod connects with two magnets, however due to the weight of the device it cannot hold very well and wiggles a little bit in its place. You cannot grab the device by the pod in your rush, as it will disconnect. Voopoo’s VMATE pod clicks so nicely in its place, I would like to see it here as well, if I could wish for.
The SMOK pods give me superior taste, vapor and an exceptional much sought after MTL draw with a very decent throat hit, they gave me the closest cigarette like experience to date. Opening up the airflow allows for a restricted DL vape, especially with the 6.0-ohm at 18W+. These pods have proven me a long-life span; I am still using the original pod after 3 weeks of use. The pod didn’t leak a single drop since and the flavor and vapor are as when new! And the best of it: all the NOVO pods are cross-compatible throughout the whole SMOK NOVO line. The new SLS NOVO pod is also compatible with the SMOK NOVO GT BOX as well as the older cotton or ceramic NOVO pods, for other content.
After inserting a different resistance pod the device will set automatically the optimal wattage, which you can increase or decrease to your preference with the +/- buttons. You can set the 0.6-ohm pod as an example from the preset 18W freely to the max 30W or lower it to 5W, which is a pro as some of the devices do have upper limits depending on the resistance of the coil. While vaping, a cool electric tornado like animation is displayed for a few seconds.
Final verdict:
Whether you are a seasoned vaper looking for a reliable and durable new generation high-end device or a novice enthusiast – this little power beast will definitely meet and overachieve your expectations. It has all the bells and whistles you can think of: a large TFT color screen with animations and various themes, adjustable wattage, smooth airflow adjustment, lanyard holder with a SMOK lanyard, it is lockable and there is a huge variety and widely accessible pod selection. The only con’s I can mention are the wiggling pod and the lack of a manual fire button for the fellow (R)DL vapers out there.
Hope you liked my review; would you have any advices or questions don’t hesitate to connect with me.
Happy vaping folks!
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