FREEMAX GALEX POD AND GALEX NANO review by hittman

[hittman]

Hello again. Welcome back for another review by yours truly. Today I’ll be taking a look at the new Galex Pod and Galex Nano that were sent to me by Freemax in order to provide a fair and honest review. I’ve decided to attempt to cover both devices in one review since they are very similar and carry the same Galex name. The two Galex devices share many specifications and features as well as the pods and coils are interchangeable. The Galex Pod is a stick style pod with an 800mah internal battery that can be charged in about 40 minutes. The Galex Nano also has the same 800mah battery built in but is made in a square body shape with a lanyard connection. Both use a 2ml pod that is top filled and include replaceable GX Mesh coils that are .8 ohm and 1.0 ohm. The Galex pod uses the FM SaltCoilTech 4.0. It is also equipped with the FM Leak-Resistant Tech to help prevent leaking. Where things change up a little is that the Pod has an output range of 11-16 watts while the Nano has an output range of 11-22 watts. So if you like a little warmer vape then the Nano might be the better fit for you while the Pod should have a little longer battery life due to the lower output.

WHAT’S IN THE GALEX POD BOX?

1pc Galex Kit
1pc GX Mesh Coil 0.8ohm
1pc GX Mesh Coil 1.0ohm (Pre-installed)
1pc Warning Card
1pc Warranty Card
1pc User Manual
1pc USB Type-C Cable
1pc Desiccant

WHAT’S IN THE GALEX NANO BOX?

1pc Galex Nano Kit
1pc GX Mesh Coil 0.8ohm
1pc GX Mesh Coil 1.0ohm
1pc Warning Card
1pc Warranty Card
1pc User Manual
1pc USB Type-C Cable
1pc Desiccant

GALEX POD SPECIFICATIONS:

GALEX NANO SPECIFICATIONS:

GALEX POD FEATURES:

• Size: 23.5×16.5×107.4mm
• Output: 11-16W (3.3-3.5V)
• Battery: 800mAh (internal)
• Display: Multicolour light display – select lighting Off, Single color or Multicolour
• Resistance range: Not specified
• USB Type C port
• Pods: Refillable, replaceable coils
• Coils : GX Mesh – compatible with all Galex kits
• Capacity: 2ml
• Child resistant pod
• Top fill

GALEX NANO FEATURES:

• Size: 53.1×76.9mm
• Output: 11-22W – 3 power settings – 3.3V, 3.5V and 4.2V
• Battery: 800mAh (internal)
• Display: Multicolour light display – select lighting Off, Single color or Multicolour
• Resistance range: Not specified
• USB Type C port
• Pods: Refillable, replaceable coils
• Coils : GX Mesh – compatible with all Galex kits
• Capacity: 2ml
• Child resistant pod
• Top fill

INITIAL THOUGHTS:

As you can see in the above list of features and promotional images, the Galex Pod and Galex Nano are very similar. However, the Nano offers some features that the Pod does not. I will cover that in depth later. For now let’s start by looking at the packaging and contents of each.

The front of each has a color picture of the device inside. As you can see I received the Pod in black and the Nano in blue color versions. I think it’s rather nice how they have a color picture of the actual device on the front rather than using the same picture for all color versions like some companies do.

The back side of each box shows a contents list, a few specifications, warning, bar code, and authenticity scratch and scan label. Both come with the 1.0 ohm coil pre-installed but since they can both use the same coils then I installed the .8 ohm coil in the Nano and left the 1.0 ohm coil in the Pod.

Once opened, inside each package is found the device itself, a single pod which is pre-installed in the Pod but not in the Galex with a 1.0 ohm coil, a spare .8 ohm coil, USB-C charging cable, a warranty card, and a warning card. The kits I received were review samples and did not include a user manual in either kit but the production model will include one and that is why I listed it as being included in the package.

GALEX POD:

As I mentioned earlier, the Galex Pod has an output range of 11-16 watts depending on the resistance of the coil used. The front of the Pod has a single battery indicator light that displays one of three colors to inform the user of the battery level. Green, blue, and red as you can see in the picture below. In the center of the face is a light up panel with the Galex name printed in the center. When I first received the Pod, mine did not light up and I didn’t know why since I had no user manual but looked it up online and found that you can change between lighting off, unicolor display, or multicolor display by inserting the pod twice within 3 seconds. It took me a couple tries to do it that fast but I was able to turn the Full Spectrum lighting on and off. I personally prefer it off but I’m sure some will like it.

The back side of the Pod has the Freemax printed near the bottom so there isn’t an exorbitant amount of branding on this one. There is a single airflow hole on either side of the pod. It does not have an airflow adjustment but you can cover one of the side holes with a finger to tighten the airflow if you like.

The 800mah battery is charged through the connector on the bottom of the pod so you won’t be standing this one up while charging. Honestly I really don’t care but think that it might to some people.

The pod opening on the Galex has two gold plated spring loaded contacts to make connection with the coil in the pod. There are two magnets that hold the pod in securely as well as two raised airflow inlets that help to keep moisture out of the airflow sensor since this is an auto draw unit only and has no buttons.

 

[hittman]

GALEX NANO:

The Galex Nano has an output range of 11-22 which is a little higher than the Pod. The Nano is a little more full featured than the Galex Pod. Although they share many of the same specifications and are both compatible with the same pods and coils, the Nano does have a single multifunction button and has a place to connect a lanyard. It is auto draw just like the Pod and also does not have a separate airflow control. It also uses a battery indicator light to inform the user. It illuminates the viewing window with one of three colors. However, you must press the button once to see the battery level. The battery levels are shown in the picture below.

As you can see in the picture below, the Nano comes with a clear cover that can be removed over what I’m going to call a display window that lets you see the electronics inside. This is also where the Full Spectrum lighting occurs on this one. The Freemax name is printed above the window but there is no branding on the other side. On one of the skinnier sides is the multi-function button which I will explain soon along with an airflow inlet hole and on the opposite side is an indentation in the body in hopes of making it more comfortable to hold. To be honest, I’ve never really cared for the square shape of pods that has become quite popular across different brands but feel like Freemax did a good job for the most part with their take on it.

Ok, let’s talk about that multifunction button now. The button operation is shown in the picture below but I’ll go ahead and list it out just in case.

• Press the button once to display the battery level(Green, Blue, Red)
• Press the button twice to switch the light mode from unicolor to multicolor or off
• Press the button three times to adjust the output levels(shown in second picture below)
• Press the button five times to turn the Nano on/off

The Nano has the same type of pod opening obviously since it uses the same pod and coil combination as the Pod. It has the same two gold plated spring loaded contacts, two magnets and two raised airflow inlets. However it has the Galex Nano name printed on top and below that there are two openings to string a lanyard through if you like that sort of thing.

The charging port on the Nano is also on the bottom which I’m a little surprised by with this type of device you might think it would be on the side so you could stand it up while charging. The battery rating is also listed on the base as well which is 800mah and 2.96Wh.

I wanted to cover the devices first before taking a look at the pods and coils since both use the same ones then the information is the same and there is no need to write it twice. The Galex pod cartridges have a 2ml capacity and are top filled. I was very happy with that feature. My preference for any pod is always for it to be a top fill. Another nice feature in my opinion is that the cartridges are clear so the liquid level can be easily seen. The cartridges use the FM Leak Resistant technology and have what they are calling a Maze Chimney design that helps to prevent from leaking. The cartridges are also child resistant certified.

The pre-installed pod on each device has a safety sticker covering the coil to prevent it from making contact and accidentally firing. I can’t tell you how glad I am that the Galex cartridge is top fill. You simply pop off the mouthpiece and fill. One other pod I reviewed recently was top fill but had a gasket under the mouthpiece that had to be lifted before filling. To me that kind of spoils the ease of a top fill pod. On this one there is a red gasket over the fill port to help prevent leaking when filling or tipping the pod. Opposite of the fill opening is a vent hole to allow air to escape while filling.

The bottom of the pod has two strong magnets that match up with the ones in the pod opening on each device. There are also two airflow inlet holes on opposite ends that align with the raised airflow openings in the mod opening.

I like very much that the Galex cartridges are clear and not tinted. I very much prefer this over tinted pods. I can easily see the liquid level in the pod when removed from the device and can see about half of the pod when inserted into either one of the Galex devices. The Galex name is on one side of the cartridge to help you easily identify what device it is used on. Might sound silly about some of these pods and cartridges do look similar.

The coils are a push in style but you need to align the flats of the coils with the flats of the pod opening. Each kit comes with two GX mesh coils. One is .8 ohm and is rated for 13-18 watts and the other is 1.0 ohm and rated for 12-16 watts. At this point in time these are the only two coils available but more options have been promised in the future.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

The two new Freemax Galex devices are cool looking with the Full Spectrum lighting effects inspired by the galaxy. Whether you like the lights off or on with unicolor or multicolor display there is something there for everyone. I personally prefer the lights off most of the time.

The FM SaltCoilTech 4.0 promises the “purest flavor” from the first puff while improving coil lifespan. Is it the best I’ve ever had from a pod coil? Not really but it is pretty good. I think the experience could have been improved if either of them had an adjustable airflow which neither do. I personally would have liked a little bit of a tighter draw with the output range that is available. The output is fixed on the Galex Pod but there are three user changeable output levels on the Galex Nano. I found myself running the Nano on the highest (green) output level whether I was using the .8 or 1.0 ohm coil. I am not a fan of really warm vapor but feel like if I could have adjusted the airflow a bit tighter then it would have improved the flavor production.

I very much like that the cartridges for the Galex are clear and top fill. Top fill on a pod is one thing that I tend to look for and luckily it is becoming more commonly found. Both of the Galex devices contain an 800mah battery. I can understand that for the Pod but with the size of the Nano I would have thought that perhaps a larger battery might have fit.

I found that I was getting partially through one pod using the .8 ohm coil when the battery level would change from green to blue. After a refill then the blue would turn to red. When the battery was fully depleted then I would get a very light vapor on the Nano and the light would flash red. I didn’t run the liquid until it was completely empty before refilling so figure that I was getting about 3-4ml of liquid run through each device before needing to recharge. It varied slightly depending on the coil used and whether I had the lights on the entire time but wasn’t a big difference in my opinion. I did notice a drop in performance as the battery got down to nearly completely drained but the flavor was still decent. Just the amount of vapor was less. I checked the bottom of the cartridge after each fill and there was no leaking or condensation so the Maze chimney design seems to be working as promised.

In the literature, it says that the coils are good for 10 fills. I think that is a reasonable estimate as I have filled one of mine 10 times and it is still working but flavor production has depleted some. I think a lot of that is going to depend on what liquid is used and the level of sweetness. Also, many pods claim all day battery life. I think that is a little bit of a reach unless you only vape 3-4ml of liquid a day and can vary some depending on which coil you use.

So, here we are again at the end of another review. Would I recommend the Galex Pod and Galex Nano for you? Maybe. It depends what you are looking in a pod. Top fill, clear cartridges, and no leaking are definitely a plus. I personally can do without the light effects so tend to run them off. I do wish they had airflow adjustment though. So I will leave it up to you and stick with my answer of maybe on the recommendation.

I’d like to thank Freemax and Tina for sending the Freemax Galex Pod and Galex Nano for this review. It has been a pleasure as usual. Thanks to the readers for having made it to the end of another review. I hope it wasn’t too long. Below are links to both of the Galex kits.

Galex Kit | FREE MAX. FLAVOR MAX. (freemaxvape.com)

Galex Nano Kit | FREE MAX. FLAVOR MAX. (freemaxvape.com)

 

[FranC]

Nice review It would be of more interest if there were less pods.

 

[Frenkyou]

nice review full of images

 

[Pigs]

Thanks for another detailed, concise review.

 

[hittman]

Nice review It would be of more interest if there were less pods.

I know pods aren't necessarily your thing but appreciate you reading the review anyway.

nice review full of images

Thanks! Yes, I know there were a lot of pictures. Trying to cover two devices in one review tends to lend itself to that. I always feel like I need to show as much as possible.

Thanks for another detailed, concise review.

Thanks Pigs! I really appreciate you taking the time to check it out.

 

[Javichu]

Good review buddy,as usual its a pleasure to read your reviews.

I also got the same set as you,tomorrow gotta buy some more nic salts and I'll be ready to test them.

 

[hittman]

Good review buddy,as usual its a pleasure to read your reviews.

I also got the same set as you,tomorrow gotta buy some more nic salts and I'll be ready to test them.

Thank you. I really don't like nic salts and was able to run regular freebase at my normal mixing percentages in this one just fine. I think the recommendation on these coils is either nic salts or 50/50 freebase but I didn't have any trouble running 70/30.

 

[Javichu]

Thank you. I really don't like nic salts and was able to run regular freebase at my normal mixing percentages in this one just fine. I think the recommendation on these coils is either nic salts or 50/50 freebase but I didn't have any trouble running 70/30.

Yeh,i don't use nic salts on the regular but for reviews of MTL like devices i like to have a little bottle at home.
Caved in thou and just used my regular e-liquid (70/30,6mg nic) and have been using the Nano version all day.