Freemax Marvos 60W Pod Kit
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Hello there and welcome to Z-Lee's overly done vape reviews. In this review, we'll be taking a deeper look at the Freemax Marvos 60W Pod Kit. Based on the compatibility of the MS-series coils this pod kit uses, it falls in closely with its relatives, the Marvos S 80W, the Marvos T 80W, and the latest release of the Marvos 80W, but is different enough to set itself well apart. The biggest difference being its IP67 rating.
Yesterday, we took a peek at the Freemax Onnix 2 Pod Kit Vape Pen that utilize Freemax's new OX-series coils purposed specifically for the Onnix and Onnix 2. That review can be found here. Being that the Marvos 60W does not have a 510 connector or adapter, it is purely a pod kit and in that fashion, similar in concept to the Onnix 2 vape pen, but definitely its bigger and more powerful brother (or sister). I'll get more into the specifics down below.
As mentioned in the Onnix 2 review and several times over in the forums, being mainly a Restricted Direct Lung (RDL)/Direct Lung (DL) vaper, the Freemax 904L-series coils currently hold the standard by which I compare all other RDL/DL premade coilheads. That title may very well be stripped away by the new MS-series coils used in the Marvos family pod kits. More on this later, as well.
I want to thank @Freemax_Jerry for providing me the opportunity to do a review on this delightful product. As always, I will remain neutrally bias and critical in this review (again, even though I love Freemax, I give credit where it's due, and will just as easily point out flaws and potential issues). This review will provide you with my conclusive experience over the past 12 days of use.
Let's take a peek, shall we?
(All images can be clicked on for easier reading/viewing)
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Overview:
What comes in the box.
Both the US and Standard Edition are identical with the 4.5 mL pod while the TPD Edition is restricted to the usual 2 mL pod tank.
Marvos 60W Features.
Main features to note:
- A slide airflow control
- New MS chip
- IP67 rated (Shock/Dust/Water Proof)
- FM CoilTech 4.0 (also used in their 904L-series coils) and ranging from 0.15 to 0.5 Ohms
- 3 Output modes (Smart/Power/Bypass)
- 0.96 inch TFT with colorful options and easy-to-read screen
- Anti-spitback drip tip
The Specs.
The Marvos 60W comes in 4 different colors.
The colors give this pod kit just enough accent to give it some character, but without being tacky.
An exploded view.
The 810 drip tip does come out of this pod. Not a lot of moving parts here which makes this a solid kit on top of its IP67 rated build.
The MS-series coils come in 4 different resistances:
- 0.15 Ohms
- 0.25 Ohms
- 0.35 Ohms (what I'm currently using)
- 0.5 Ohms
Normally, a coil comes pre-installed in the tank for most kits. With the Marvos 60W kit, you get both the 0.25 and 0.35 Ohm coils and both are packaged giving you the option of choosing which coil you want to start with. I wish more companies would do this so that I don't feel forced to use what coil is already unwrapped and pre-installed.
Also it should be noted that I am getting better flavor from the 0.35 Ohm MS coil than I am from the 904L-series coils I use in the Fireluke 3s. As mentioned at the very beginning, 904-L's up to this point have been the coils I compare all other RDL/DL premade coilheads to. I was and am absolutely shocked. The only potential downside I can see is overall coil life, but I haven't worn the 0.35 Ohm MS coil out yet and I've maybe put 25-30 mL of juice through it. In comparison, I've probably sucked 80-90ish mL of juice through the original 904L X2 I currently still have in my very first Fireluke 3, and it's still pumping out great flavor. That is the standard to beat. Either I got a super freakish coil, or they're just that much ahead of the rest of the pack. Read reviews - this isn't embellishment what-so-ever. In regards to overall flavor though - the 0.35 Ohm MS coil wins. I have not tried the 0.25 Ohm coil that came with the Marvos Kit, yet. I am however using the 0.15 Ohm coil in the Marvos S and the 0.35 Ohm coil beats it hands down.
Pod/pod tank compatibility.
The PCTG DL Pod is what comes included in this kit. The Glass DL, RTA Pod, and DL Pod Tank (which includes the 510 base) either come on other kits or can be purchased separately.
*To clarify the asterisk at the bottom of the picture, the RTA Coil that fits into the RTA pod is of different dimensions than the MS-series coils, therefore the RTA coil will not fit into the PCTG/Glass DL pods or the DL pod tank, and vice versa. It does however appear that the RTA Pod will fit into the 510 base that comes along with the DL Pod Tank so that you can use it on 510 devices. I am not certain on this though.
From left to right: Marvos S 80W, Marvos 60W (this kit), Marvos T 80W, & Marvos 80W
All of the pods can be interchanged between all 3 of the other available pod kit mods. A small caveat - the Marvos S does require the 510 base that you fit the pod into, to be able to screw it into the Marvos S mod.
Internal 2000 mAh battery with USB-C type charging.
The internal battery on this pod kit is almost on par with the Marvos S 80W which I use a 20A 3000mAh 18650 in. I have been vaping the 0.35 Ohm coil at 30 Watts and the Marvos S at 40-45 Watts. Currently, the Marvos in this review has registered 462 puffs on 2 almost full battery discharges. That averages 230ish puffs per almost full battery drain. The Marvos S shows 598 puffs and that mod has now fully discharged 4 times, meaning I averaged about 150 puffs per full battery drain. I am using 2/3 of the power in the Marvos than I am with the Marvos S, so in terms of equivalency (without factoring in mod efficiency), the Marvos would need to average 275 puffs per battery drain to be equal to the 18650 I'm using in the Marvos S. But the 18650 has 1000mAh more capacity than the 2000mAh battery in the Marvos internal battery. From this, we can conclude that the efficiency of the Marvos 60W is better than the efficiency of the battery I'm using in the Marvos S. The internal battery in the Marvos 60W is a great performer. As listed, this battery does fully charge in less than 90 minutes.
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My Impressions & Experiences:
I've been using the Marvos 60W Pod Kit for almost 2 weeks now. I've vaped probably 25-30 mL worth of juice through the 0.35 Ohm coil. I'm continuing to be wow'd, and I'm sure I will to until this coil burns out. If it lasts as long as the 904L coils do, which also use FM CoilTech 4.0, then it will become the new standard for me.
I have not tested the IP67 water proof rating simply because I'm not interested in intentionally trying to break this. Have I dropped it a few times? Yes. Has it fallen off of my desk? Yes. Have I tipped it over on its side a million times already? Yes. Has it been in contact with dust and air particles? Yes. I will say this is a solid pod kit in terms of durability. If you choose to buy the glass DL pod and you are a clumsy person, buy a few. The durability will definitely go down.
Out of the Package.
The packaging will definitely get this item to your doorstep safely under normal transportation wear and tear.
The form feel of this mod in hand is quite nice. I have smaller hands, so they fit around this mod very easily without having to death grip it for fear of dropping it. The liquid-silicone rubber they encased much of the sides and back with is ribbed for your pleasure, and executed better than I've seen on other mods. It might not be as grippy as say, the Aegis Legend, but that in turn also makes it less of a dust/dirty/anything that touches it, magnet. It still provides a bit of additional grip, and it serves its function of protection perfectly.
The last picture on the right is a closer look at the USB-C charging port as well as the rubber plug that seals it. The seal itself is a tad bit hard to get out without fingernails, but I'd expect that on an IP67 rated mod.
The buttons are as clicky as I've ever seen on a mod, but they're crisp. I would compare the click of the directional and firing buttons to that of the fire button click on the Aegix Legend/Legend 2/X. There's no mushiness when pressing down.
The Coils.
Left Picture:
0.25 Ohm MS coil recommended to be vaped at 40-60 Watts.
Right Picture:
0.35 Ohm MS coil recommended to be vaped at 30-40 Watts.
Both coils come prewrapped so you can choose which to use first. As mentioned above, I like not feeling forced to vape whatever coil comes in the pod/tank like most other kits do. In all of my experience using Freemax coils, I've found that the best flavor is generally below or on the lower end of the recommended Wattage range. If you like a bit of a warmer vape and more clouds, then you'll likely want to be on the higher end of the recommended range.
The Pod.
Left Picture:
What the pod looks like w/out a coil inserted. Note that the rubber refill plug has been pulled out so that you get a better look at it. The actual plug part of the rubber is thicker than it is where it attaches to the pod. This makes holding the flange back while refilling much easier leaving less of a potential for there to be a mess. The thinner part of the flange is not so thin that you need to worry about tearing it while getting the plug out of the hole. I've experienced this on other pods and to me, significantly reduces the expected life of it.
Right Picture:
What the pod looks like with a coil in it. Be sure to press the coil in until the base of the coil above the airflow section is flush with the plastic bottom of the pod. A firm press should do just fine.
I forgot to take a picture of the drip tip, but it is removable. The drip tip itself has 2x o-rings on it. The pod portion where the drip tip seats has no o-rings, but the drip tip fits in tight enough where it isn't loose.
Refilling & Priming.
Left Picture:
The refill hole is very easily large enough to fit a chubby gorilla sized nozzle completely inside of it which will alleviate a lot of juicy messes. If you do this, you shouldn't have to worry about juice plugging the hole causing an instant overflow of juice.
Right Picture:
Remember to prime the coil before you pop it into the pod. Squirt enough juice to saturate the exposed wick in each of the 4 juice ports; doing this 3-4 times for each juice port after it soaks in should do the trick. You'll know it's fully saturated when you see a bubble forming outside of the juice ports like so. You can also squirt some down inside along the coil, but I've found that this often leads to initial flooding when filling the tank which is going to cause spitback and gurgling. The drip tip has an inverted cone shape to help with preventing spitback, but if you can pour juice out of the drip tip when you tip it upside down, the coil is flooded.
Remember, bubbles are good. If you do not see bubbles, you can expect dry hits. Bubbles tell you that the vaping/consumption of juice is being properly displaced with air. If no air is getting through, then that means the juice has stopped being wicked.
Sliding Airflow Vents.
The first two pictures show the mod with the airflow vents completely open (all the way counter-clockwise). The 3rd and 4th picture show the mod with the airflow vents all the way closed (fully rotated clockwise). As you can see in the pictures, when fully closed or fully opened, the airflow control lever sits tight against the mod. If you don't have any fingernails, it's going to be hard to move. On the beneficial side, this is also going to make it less likely to catch on anything. I don't know about you, but when I find where I like the airflow control, I don't usually mess with it. The lever/knob is stiff enough where you won't have to worry about it sliding around on you. It does stick out slightly if you choose to have the setting in the middle somewhere between closed and open.
The style of vape fully closed is a Restricted Direct Lung, and fully open is a Lightly Restricted DL. There will be no wind tunnels for this pod kit.
Top & Bottom View.
Left Picture:
This is a top down view of where the pod will seat down into the mod. The pod fit is loose enough for the it to create very little friction when putting it into the mod, and the magnets are strong enough to keep the pod from clicking or sliding around. Be aware that if you let the pod "slap" down into the mod, you're creating unnecessary pressure on the coil seals. I slapped the coil down into the pod 40-50 times to see if there were any erratic coil readings and while the readings were consistently accurate, the pod started to leak because of this. If you do it once every so often, probably no big deal. Continue to do it repeatedly, and you can expect a little bit of juice seepage from the bottom of the pod. The connector pins are spring-loaded and solid.
With 25-30 mL of juice used over the span of 12 days, I am happy to report that there is no leakage or condensation build up at all in this area between the pod and mod; if there are any leaks, this is most likely where you're going to find them.
Right Picture:
The liquid-silicone sleeve extends down around the bottom of the mod which creates a bit of a cushion when you set the mod down. I've only seen this in a few pod kits and I must say it's a nice little added feature.
