The Maxpod Circle from Freemax is the latest pod on the market. Equipped with the NS mesh Coil featuring the new FM SaltCoilTech 2.0, the Maxpod Circle delivers improved flavour and throat hit.
Specs and Features
Design
The first thing you’ll notice about the Maxpod Circle is its unique appearance. Smaller than the palm of your hand the unique circular shape makes the Maxpod Circle look like a medallion, especially when worn with the included chain lanyard. The Maxpod Circle is available in a range of designs. There is a black and a red carbon fiber, as well as resin black and resin yellow.
The pod has a uniform look with the circular shape and the patterned panels on each side. On one side is the Freemax logo, on the other is a small LED battery indicator light. The micro USB charge port is located on the bottom edge of the pod. There is a small power button on the side of the pod. The replacements pods are side filling, and secured by magnets.
Features
The Maxpod Circle has a battery capacity of 550mAh and a maximum output wattage of 10W. Battery life is quite good even with sustained longer puffs, this battery can handle a full day of use or more. The 10W output doesn’t sound like a lot by today's standards, but this is a strictly mouth to lung pod. A unique feature of the Maxpod Circle is that it is activated by you can also fire the pod by pressing down the power button.
The Maxpod Circle has a constant 3.7V output through the entire charge cycle, meaning you won’t have a drop in power output as the battery drains. The pods have a 2ml capacity, and Freemax states that you can get 200 puffs per pod refill. The Maxpod Circle is controlled by the FM Chip, including your usual short circuit and low voltage protections.
Flavour and Clouds
One of the best features of the Maxpod Circle is its compatibility with all sorts of eliquids and VG/PG ratios including 80/20. If you don’t like nic salts, no problem your regular eliquid will taste just as good thanks to the new Freemax coil technology. In the box you’ll get two of the FM SaltCoilTech 2.0 NS Mesh Coils which have a blend of 66% tea fiber cotton and 33% Organic Cotton. These new coils focus on nicotine intake and throat hit.
For a small mouth to lung pod, I was surprised by the amount of flavour. Many pods have claimed to be suitable to both types of eliquid but often flavour would be muted. I”m happy to report that is not the case with the Maxpod Circle. Freemax have done a great job with this NS Mesh Coils, the mesh structure is able to provide amazing flavour at a low wattage. The coils also have the great longevity Freemax are known for, with each pod lasting on average 6-8 fills.
At 10w you aren’t going to get the big clouds than the more recent pods mods are capable of. But, for 10W you definitely don’t feel like you’re sucking on just air. Where this Maxpod Circle excels is its ability to provide a nice throat hit even with freebase juice. It’s the perfect pod for out and about when you aren’t looking for massive clouds, but a fulfilling throat and nicotine hit.
Pros
Bottom Line
Overall the Maxpod Circle is a decent compact pod. It’s one of the first MTL pods I’ve come across that is truly made for all types of eliquid. I’m a little confused why they included draw activation as well as a fire button on the Maxpod Circle, especially as you can’t deactivate it. Other than that I found it a pretty solid MTL pod.
Battery life was impressive, despite its relatively small capacity. Even though this pod looks like, and has the specs of pods from nearly two years ago, Freemax's NS Mesh coils deliver a much better flavour and cloud. Pod technology is changing rapidly, if pod mods aren’t your thing and you prefer MTL, then the Maxpod Circle is definitely worth a look.
Specs and Features
- Pod Capacity: 2ml
- Coil Resistance: 1.5Ω
- Battery Capacity: 550mAh
- Output Voltage: Constant 3.7V
- Output Wattage: 10W
- Size: D62.2mm x W12.1mm
- Material: PCTG
- Weight: 75g
- Powered by Freemax FM Chip
- Freemax Maxpod Battery
- 2x Freemax NS Mesh coils 1.5Ω
- Maxpod Necklace
- USB Cable
- Warning Card
- Warranty Card
Design
The first thing you’ll notice about the Maxpod Circle is its unique appearance. Smaller than the palm of your hand the unique circular shape makes the Maxpod Circle look like a medallion, especially when worn with the included chain lanyard. The Maxpod Circle is available in a range of designs. There is a black and a red carbon fiber, as well as resin black and resin yellow.
The pod has a uniform look with the circular shape and the patterned panels on each side. On one side is the Freemax logo, on the other is a small LED battery indicator light. The micro USB charge port is located on the bottom edge of the pod. There is a small power button on the side of the pod. The replacements pods are side filling, and secured by magnets.
Features
The Maxpod Circle has a battery capacity of 550mAh and a maximum output wattage of 10W. Battery life is quite good even with sustained longer puffs, this battery can handle a full day of use or more. The 10W output doesn’t sound like a lot by today's standards, but this is a strictly mouth to lung pod. A unique feature of the Maxpod Circle is that it is activated by you can also fire the pod by pressing down the power button.
The Maxpod Circle has a constant 3.7V output through the entire charge cycle, meaning you won’t have a drop in power output as the battery drains. The pods have a 2ml capacity, and Freemax states that you can get 200 puffs per pod refill. The Maxpod Circle is controlled by the FM Chip, including your usual short circuit and low voltage protections.
Flavour and Clouds
One of the best features of the Maxpod Circle is its compatibility with all sorts of eliquids and VG/PG ratios including 80/20. If you don’t like nic salts, no problem your regular eliquid will taste just as good thanks to the new Freemax coil technology. In the box you’ll get two of the FM SaltCoilTech 2.0 NS Mesh Coils which have a blend of 66% tea fiber cotton and 33% Organic Cotton. These new coils focus on nicotine intake and throat hit.
For a small mouth to lung pod, I was surprised by the amount of flavour. Many pods have claimed to be suitable to both types of eliquid but often flavour would be muted. I”m happy to report that is not the case with the Maxpod Circle. Freemax have done a great job with this NS Mesh Coils, the mesh structure is able to provide amazing flavour at a low wattage. The coils also have the great longevity Freemax are known for, with each pod lasting on average 6-8 fills.
At 10w you aren’t going to get the big clouds than the more recent pods mods are capable of. But, for 10W you definitely don’t feel like you’re sucking on just air. Where this Maxpod Circle excels is its ability to provide a nice throat hit even with freebase juice. It’s the perfect pod for out and about when you aren’t looking for massive clouds, but a fulfilling throat and nicotine hit.
Pros
- Small and compact, weights only 75g and can easily be worn around the neck with the included chain.
- Compatibility with all types of eliquid and a range of PG/VG ratios.
- Leak free and the side filling makes it easy and mess free to refil.
- Great flavour with nicotine salts, and better flavour than other compact pods when it comes to regular eliquids.
- Long lasting battery despite its relatively small capacity. With average use the pod lasted longer than my pod mods.
- The constant 3.7V output lasts for the duration of the charge, meaning you wont have a reduction in power as the battery drains.
- It would be nice if there were some more colour ranges available.
- Having a fire button as well as being draw activated is a little confusing. There’s no way to disable the fire button unless turning the device off.
Bottom Line
Overall the Maxpod Circle is a decent compact pod. It’s one of the first MTL pods I’ve come across that is truly made for all types of eliquid. I’m a little confused why they included draw activation as well as a fire button on the Maxpod Circle, especially as you can’t deactivate it. Other than that I found it a pretty solid MTL pod.
Battery life was impressive, despite its relatively small capacity. Even though this pod looks like, and has the specs of pods from nearly two years ago, Freemax's NS Mesh coils deliver a much better flavour and cloud. Pod technology is changing rapidly, if pod mods aren’t your thing and you prefer MTL, then the Maxpod Circle is definitely worth a look.
