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Eleaf iVeni Review: Slim and Stylish Pod System
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Eleaf iVeni Review: Slim and Stylish Pod System
Hey guys, just to be transparent, I’m trying kind of a new writing style after I took a SEO course. Hope you like it!Thanks to Eleaf for sending me this product to review!
Check it out on their website: Eleaf iVeni
Disclaimer: This review is my own thoughts and I am not associated with anyone at Eleaf, nor am I being paid to write this review.
What’s in the Box?
1 x iVeni Battery1 x iVeni 0.40Ω Pod
1 x iVeni 0.80Ω Pod
1 x USB Type-C Cable
1 x User Manual
1 x Warranty Card
Specifications
Device:Size: 25.8 × 16.6 × 117mm
Battery Capacity: 1100mAh
Output Wattage: 6-40W
Charging: USB-C 5V/2A
Pods:
Capacity: 2ml each
0.40Ω pod: warmer, stronger, best for restricted direct lung (RDL) vaping
0.80Ω pod: smoother, ideal for mouth-to-lung (MTL) draws
Filling: 3 × 4mm hole
Magnetic connection for easy pod swap
Design and Build Quality
The iVeni is sleek, lightweight, and really comfortable to hold. It has a nice flat design with rounded edges, feels solid in hand, and the finish doesn’t feel slippery. The small display and adjustment buttons are easy to use, so you can see your wattage and battery level at a glance. Overall it looks and feels more premium than you’d expect for a pod system.Pods – Filling and Ease of Use
Both pods are refillable and really easy to use. The 3 × 4mm filling hole makes refills simple with minimal mess, and you can see your e-liquid level at all times. The 0.40Ω pod gives a warmer, denser vape, while the 0.80Ω pod is smoother and more comfortable for MTL. I really liked that you get both styles included, so you can switch depending on your mood or juice.Performance – Battery Life and Vaping Experience
The 1100mAh battery lasted me a full day with moderate use. The 0.40Ω pod delivers strong flavor and a satisfying RDL draw, and the 0.80Ω pod is smooth and relaxing for MTL. No dry hits or spitback during my testing. USB-C fast charging is super convenient and gets you back up and running quickly.Pros
- Sleek and compact design
- Comes with two pods for RDL and MTL
- Easy refill with clear pods
- Adjustable wattage up to 40W
- Strong, consistent flavor
- Fast USB-C charging
Cons
- 2ml pod capacity might be small for heavy users
- No airflow adjustment besides the two pod options
- Battery could feel short if chain vaping
Verdict: Is the Eleaf iVeni Worth It?
The Eleaf iVeni is a stylish, reliable pod system that balances portability with performance. Having both a 0.40Ω and 0.80Ω pod included is a big plus because you can easily switch between RDL and MTL depending on your preference. It’s easy to use, flavors are solid, and it charges quickly.If you want a pod vape that looks good, feels premium, and works well for daily use, the iVeni is definitely worth checking out.
Another big thanks to Eleaf for sending me this device to review. I had a blast testing it, and I hope you enjoyed this new style of review!
SteamCrave Aromamizer Plus v.4 RDTA Reviewed by SessionDrummer
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SteamCrave Aromamizer Plus v.4 RDTA Reviewed by SessionDrummer
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The Money Shot !!!!!
I initially filled with the typical needle tipped bottle, but also was able to slowly fill using my bigger cosmo twist top bottles. BIG PLUS !!!!!! No need to worry about a "gravity dump" when filling !!!!!!
Fully sauced .....
Ready for testing riding on top of the Lost Vapes Hyperion running at 100 watts ....
Testing/Usage:
TBH, I went into this review with a lot of hesitations. Firstly, NOT designed by BJ SHI ?? !!!!! Who was HAJOY ?? Top Coiler, dangling coils or dry hits ?? And finally how about the flavor, and/or leaking ??
Well, I have never been MORE surprised. I still don't know where BJ SHI is, or who HAJOY is, but this, the 4th version of the SteamCrave Aromamizer RDTA WAS a winner !!!! The fit, finish, and precision looks are exactly what we've grown accustomed to from SteamCrave. Very well designed, machined, and with all of the well thought out o-rings to keep it tight, and dry. I struggled when I first received the v.4 on how in depth to go. I decided to JUST test it in RDTA mode, using the supplied coils, and with normal cotton tail lengths to mimic what MOST users would encounter. I may at some point dive back into it in RDA mode, and/or hook up my SteamCrave Pumper, but for now, let's just get into the tanked, RDTA mode testing.
The flavor on this v.4 was very good, very saturated, and accurate, which was a surprise as very often, top coilers (top air flow) can often sacrifice some flavor. I didn't do a ful inversion leak test, BUT, I did lay it completely on it's side with the airflow wide open, and guess what. NO LEAKS !!!! I couldn't do that with any of my other SteamCraves. Building on the postless deck was very easy, and the provide coils, actually worked very well. Wicking it was very easy, and I was VERY surprised with without using long, dangling tails in the tank I didn't experience any dry hits at all during all of my tests. The knurling, which is very often overlooked was perfectly implemented, and exactly where you needed it. VERY smooth airflow across all of the combinations I tried, with no whistling or port noise. And, as if it needed to be mentioned, I LOVED not having to shut of the juice flow (there isn't any), before filling !!!!!
Pros:
* Great looks and design
* Top juice filling worked flawlessly with needle tipped, and cosmo twist tops
* Outstandingly rich, dense, saturated flavor, with little to no perceivable flavor reduction
* Perfectly implemented o-rings, and knurling
* Spacious juice/wicking ports
* Postless and Mesh decks included (with cotton !!!!)
* RDA 2ml, RDTA 11ml, and 13ml options
* Spare tank glass included
* Numerous airflow options available
* Passed Leak Test
Cons:
* Filling with larger (specifically Cosmo Twist Tops) required slower filling
* Included multi tool flat head driver could be wider to better meet tip slotting
* It isn't free
Conclusion:
I was very glad to see all of my hesitations were unfounded after really getting into this one. I had very real concerns about dry hits without using extended wick tails, but during ALL of my testing, with normal tipping even when almost empty was enough to keep the party rolling. The whole "Where's BJ SHI" thing is still weighing on me, but I'll research that more. Great looks, saturated flavor, no leaking on it's side, easy to build on and fill, it's very hard to fault this one. If you want to RDA, RDTA, or even sqounk with a plethora of airflow options, you may want to pick this one up. I can honestly tell you this, at about the half way point of my testing, I already ordered another as a spare, if that helps you decide.
Colors:
Check out u/2whiskymike's write up, and VERY interesting alternate mesh wicking here.
As always, out to my faithful readers, if you HAVE indeed made it all the way down here, I thank you, and salute you for giving up some of YOUR free time to read this review. There is/was/is very little information out on this Plus v.4, so I hope this helps you out in that regard. Bonus shots for the worthy ...
I initially filled with the typical needle tipped bottle, but also was able to slowly fill using my bigger cosmo twist top bottles. BIG PLUS !!!!!! No need to worry about a "gravity dump" when filling !!!!!!
Fully sauced .....
Ready for testing riding on top of the Lost Vapes Hyperion running at 100 watts ....
Testing/Usage:
TBH, I went into this review with a lot of hesitations. Firstly, NOT designed by BJ SHI ?? !!!!! Who was HAJOY ?? Top Coiler, dangling coils or dry hits ?? And finally how about the flavor, and/or leaking ??
Well, I have never been MORE surprised. I still don't know where BJ SHI is, or who HAJOY is, but this, the 4th version of the SteamCrave Aromamizer RDTA WAS a winner !!!! The fit, finish, and precision looks are exactly what we've grown accustomed to from SteamCrave. Very well designed, machined, and with all of the well thought out o-rings to keep it tight, and dry. I struggled when I first received the v.4 on how in depth to go. I decided to JUST test it in RDTA mode, using the supplied coils, and with normal cotton tail lengths to mimic what MOST users would encounter. I may at some point dive back into it in RDA mode, and/or hook up my SteamCrave Pumper, but for now, let's just get into the tanked, RDTA mode testing.
The flavor on this v.4 was very good, very saturated, and accurate, which was a surprise as very often, top coilers (top air flow) can often sacrifice some flavor. I didn't do a ful inversion leak test, BUT, I did lay it completely on it's side with the airflow wide open, and guess what. NO LEAKS !!!! I couldn't do that with any of my other SteamCraves. Building on the postless deck was very easy, and the provide coils, actually worked very well. Wicking it was very easy, and I was VERY surprised with without using long, dangling tails in the tank I didn't experience any dry hits at all during all of my tests. The knurling, which is very often overlooked was perfectly implemented, and exactly where you needed it. VERY smooth airflow across all of the combinations I tried, with no whistling or port noise. And, as if it needed to be mentioned, I LOVED not having to shut of the juice flow (there isn't any), before filling !!!!!
Pros:
* Great looks and design
* Top juice filling worked flawlessly with needle tipped, and cosmo twist tops
* Outstandingly rich, dense, saturated flavor, with little to no perceivable flavor reduction
* Perfectly implemented o-rings, and knurling
* Spacious juice/wicking ports
* Postless and Mesh decks included (with cotton !!!!)
* RDA 2ml, RDTA 11ml, and 13ml options
* Spare tank glass included
* Numerous airflow options available
* Passed Leak Test
Cons:
* Filling with larger (specifically Cosmo Twist Tops) required slower filling
* Included multi tool flat head driver could be wider to better meet tip slotting
* It isn't free
Conclusion:
I was very glad to see all of my hesitations were unfounded after really getting into this one. I had very real concerns about dry hits without using extended wick tails, but during ALL of my testing, with normal tipping even when almost empty was enough to keep the party rolling. The whole "Where's BJ SHI" thing is still weighing on me, but I'll research that more. Great looks, saturated flavor, no leaking on it's side, easy to build on and fill, it's very hard to fault this one. If you want to RDA, RDTA, or even sqounk with a plethora of airflow options, you may want to pick this one up. I can honestly tell you this, at about the half way point of my testing, I already ordered another as a spare, if that helps you decide.
Colors:
Check out u/2whiskymike's write up, and VERY interesting alternate mesh wicking here.
As always, out to my faithful readers, if you HAVE indeed made it all the way down here, I thank you, and salute you for giving up some of YOUR free time to read this review. There is/was/is very little information out on this Plus v.4, so I hope this helps you out in that regard. Bonus shots for the worthy ...
SteamCrave Aromamizer Plus v.4 RDTA Reviewed by SessionDrummer
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I chose to use the included Ni80 Tri Core 28/3+36 coils ....
I also trimmed the coils to the recommended 5mm length ....
Rodding the coils .....
Side shot of the coil height and spacing off of the deck ...
I used the red tipped shoelace for the coils. Black tipped was for the mesh deck .....
I didn't really want "dangling" tails, so I trimmed the tails with just enough to enter, and slightly protrude through the juice ports ....
A closeup of the empty ports, and how they looked after I landed the tails, lightly thinned and trimmed .....
I also trimmed the coils to the recommended 5mm length ....
Rodding the coils .....
Side shot of the coil height and spacing off of the deck ...
I used the red tipped shoelace for the coils. Black tipped was for the mesh deck .....
I didn't really want "dangling" tails, so I trimmed the tails with just enough to enter, and slightly protrude through the juice ports ....
A closeup of the empty ports, and how they looked after I landed the tails, lightly thinned and trimmed .....
SteamCrave Aromamizer Plus v.4 RDTA Reviewed by SessionDrummer
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A closeup of the deck, juice flow ports (top/bottom), and juice fill ports (left/right) ....
Side shot of deck ....
To disassemble, change pins, or switch from RDTA to RDA mode, the pin needed to be removed ....
Deck un-threaded .....
Pin removed ....
Disassembled .....
Great shot of the squonk dual juice flow channels ....
The deck had a centering plate for correct alignment ...
The side cutouts allowed for easy multi tool use .....
Very generous coil leg ports for all of your exotic coiling needs ....
Side shot of deck ....
To disassemble, change pins, or switch from RDTA to RDA mode, the pin needed to be removed ....
Deck un-threaded .....
Pin removed ....
Disassembled .....
Great shot of the squonk dual juice flow channels ....
The deck had a centering plate for correct alignment ...
The side cutouts allowed for easy multi tool use .....
Very generous coil leg ports for all of your exotic coiling needs ....
SteamCrave Aromamizer Plus v.4 RDTA Reviewed by SessionDrummer
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And finally, the star of the show, the Top Coiler Plus v.4. Check out the great knurling on the bottom plate, and center shaft, as well as the massive juice flow ports (oblong) ....
Beefy 810 chuffer accented in SS, and o-ringed in the top cap ....
16 air flow ports per side .....
Very good 3 row combination air flow ports on each side, with upper, middle, and lower slots ....
Bottom plate, with gold plated pin, and with the brand new HAJOY badging ....
A good look at the peek insulator, and pin protrusion for solid contact ....
Inside the top cap are the double duty pins that not only align the cap/airflow but also close the juice fill ports. Double o-ringed .....
The centering pins and air flow inlets ....
Beefy 810 chuffer accented in SS, and o-ringed in the top cap ....
16 air flow ports per side .....
Very good 3 row combination air flow ports on each side, with upper, middle, and lower slots ....
Bottom plate, with gold plated pin, and with the brand new HAJOY badging ....
A good look at the peek insulator, and pin protrusion for solid contact ....
Inside the top cap are the double duty pins that not only align the cap/airflow but also close the juice fill ports. Double o-ringed .....
The centering pins and air flow inlets ....