Hello folks and welcome back for today's review of the SX Mini SL Class V2 Mod from Yihi. This device was sent to me frome the nice folks at Sourcemore with a coupon code for anyone wishing to purchase this mod from them for $44.89 CODE is SLV2. This is a full featured device having many bells and whistles including TC and power curves as well as voltage mode. This single battery device can be powered using either a 21700, 20700 or 18650 battery with a battery adapter supplied inside the mod. Maximum power output using a 21700 or 20700 battery is 100 watts and 80 watts using a 18650 battery. I only vape in wattage mode so I won't be covering TC or Power Curve values but I will include pictures of their menu selections. There are 3 preset curves ( Soft - Neutral - Strong ) and 3 curves that you can set up to your preference.





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IN THE BOX


* 1 YiHi SXmini SL Class V2 Mod
* 1 Type-C USB Charging Cable
* 1 User Manual
* 1 Warranty Card





FEATURES - SPECIFICATIONS

• Size: 89.1 x 42.3 x 30.2mm
• Battery: Single 18650/20700/21700
• Output: 5-100W
• Modes: VW, VV, Temperature Control, Intelligent Curves, Flavour Modes
• Resistance Range: 0.15 – 3.0ohm (VW mode) / 0.1 – 3.0ohm (TC mode)
• Flavour Mode: Soft, Normal, Strong, SXi EQ1, SXi EQ2, SXi EQ3
• Max Charge: 5V/1A Type C
• Output Current: 3.1A – 32A
• Input Current: 1.4A – 30A
• Screen Size: 0.96in IPS colour
• Thread: 510
• YIHI SX730 Chipset
• 27mm Diameter Tank Compatible
• Waterproof Chipset

FIRST IMPRESSIONS


I was a bit worried because the shipping company wasn't gentle with this package having a corner of the package smashed but after opening the contents were fine, Packaging was simple with a sealed slide out box from a outside cover. Opening the box showed all pieces in their own location, I knew this would be a looker but it exceeded my expectations. Something hardly ever seen as of the past few years are charging cords with some length to them the package has a nice longer one included.
The 18650 battery adaptor is stored inside the battery tube, removing the bottom battery cap to remove the tube I found the threads to be fine having no crunch to them.

Hello Guys!

Welcome to my site, today I would like to introduce you the SMOK NOVO ECO vape kit.

I was the lucky winner of Sourcemore’s Giveway here at E-Cigarette Forum – Thanks for it!
The SMOK NOVO ECO is available at their webshop for a spot price of $6.89

It’s been years since I used a SMOK product, the last one was their famous TFV12 Cloud Beast Sub-Ohm tank which had its pro’s and more con’s in daily use. I was curious what SMOK can deliver in a pod-mod system and I was positively, very positively surprised and impressed!

Colour and design:

I’ve got the device kit in Pale Blue and there are a total of 7 traditional colours available (black, purple, blue, gold, pink, orange and silver), to cover a whole week. As you can see, the package is very ECO firendly and simple as well, which is the motivator for this kit.



The SMOK NOVO ECO has a classical vape pen style with all rounded edges. All the components are logically placed where they exactly should be located – other manufacturers should learn how to build such a functional vaping device! At the front, you see a discrete SMOK logo at the top and a big NOVO label placed vertically with a discrete white engraving, reading it backwards you can mistaken it for AVON or OAON..I am very impressed that it has a multifunctional button (that feels as a fingerprint reader on a laptop) which you also can use as a fire button – next to the default auto-draw function, yess! By pressing the button twice, you can choose between two power modes (green=soft, red=hard), pressing it five times turns the device on and off. There is a fancy yet discrete multicolour LED stripe above the button, which gives the device a modern look and stands out of the line. The LED flows for short in various colours of the rainbow when vaping and indicates the battery charge in 3 stages (green, amber and red). There is an airflow adjuster slide at the right side, which holds tight and is quite responsive. On the left side resides the USB-C charging port. The back side has a simple white NOVO ECO label engraved vertically.



Where the ECO environmental awareness comes into picture is their removable and disposable battery, that can be disconnected from the bottom. To date, I haven’t seen the battery sold separately, which would make the device reusable once the battery has died. Otherwise, it doesn’t make much sense to dispose the frame and the battery separately, in my view. The battery can last up to two years, by the time there will be maybe already nicotine capsule implants..

Battery performance:

The device has a moderate 1000 mAh battery, which give me 1-2 days of steady use. It charges fast in about half an hour and while charging, the led indicator shows your battery status blinking (red-amber-green). Due to security regulation, you cannot vape on it while charging. I anyways always charge my devices while removing the pod and I suggest you to do the same.



Size and weight:

121.3mm x 24.4mm x 14.4mm, 46.7 grams. Made of aluminium alloy and PA.

it just feels right in your palm and is very lightweight. Due to the removable battery which has a small black plastic frame at the bottom, it feels a bit cheap though.



In comparison: it is similar in size as the Voopoo ARGUS G2 Mini, a bit thicker and more robust.



Pod:

Here is where the device really shines: the kit comes with SMOK’s new SLR (Spring Loaded Refill) pod, which has the traditional EU regulatory 2 ml capacity. I paired it with a 20mg Strawberry Ice nic salt, the 2ml suffices a day’s need just well and satisfies my cravings while on-the-go. This new top filling method provides a hassle-free experience, no need to wipe plugs before and after filling it.

I got the 0.6-ohm meshed pod in the kit which gives superior taste, vapour and an exceptional much sought after MTL draw with a very decent throat hit, even in the soft mode. Boosting it in hard mode enhances this experience twice as strong! It gave me the closest cigarette like experience to date. It is possible to use the device with an 0.4-ohm pod for an RDL vape as there is an airflow adjuster.

some specs which you cannot find for all manufacturers:



The kit just comes with one pod unfortunately, although it has a long-life span. I am still using the original pod it came with and after 3 weeks of use it didn’t leak a single drop; the flavour and vapour are still as new! My order with the 1.0-ohm pods are in delivery. They come in a pack of four in a wide variety (even ceramic for other content) and are cheaper compared to the other high-end manufacturers. These NOVO pods are compatible throughout the whole NOVO line, thus will also fit with my new SMOK NOVO GT Box, which I will review next.



Final verdict:

The SMOK NOVO ECO excels and surpasses its competitors especially in this price-range. The device provides all the rings and bells a more advanced vape would give you, think on: fire button, airflow adjustment, two power modes, multi-level battery indicator, on/off button. The smart LED indicator replaces the need for a power consuming screen actually and gives it a modern look with the multi-colour responses. The SLR meshed pod is durable, classy and innovative. I cannot mention any cons, maybe just that plastic peace at the bottom.


Hope you liked my review; would you have any advices or questions don’t hesitate to connect with me.

Happy vaping folks!