Hi, today I am pleased to dedicate my time to one of the latest FreeMax offers on the subject of powerful Pod mods. It is Maxus Max 168W Kit which is powered by dual 18650 batteries!
In this Test I will examine each of the characteristics that distinguish Maxus Max. I hope that at the end of this reading you have understood this Kit, and decide whether to invest in it or not. As always, my reviews are free and based on my personal experience.
► Before starting let's take a look at the main features provided by the manufacturer for Maxus Max 168W Kit.
• Industry-leading FM COILTECH4.0 mesh technology
• 100% Original Sub Ohm Vape
• 1.3 inch IML screen, 4 theme colors in the user interface
• Powered by dual 18650 batteries (not included)
• Multiple output modes
• The first double and triple Mesh coil in the world
• Compatible with MX Mesh Coil
• Two-sided airflow control
• 5ml e-liquid capacity
Enjoy the reading.
► FreeMax Maxus Max 168W Kit; Packaging:
The classic cardboard package with external sleeve by Maxus Max is black with blue and silver lettering. On the front of the sleeve there are; the trademark (FreeMax), an adhesive icon containing information regarding the use of double and triple Mesh Coils (the first in the world), and the writing "Maxus Max Unleash The Mesh Pro Beast".
On the back side of the box there are; the specifications, the packing list, the Freemax address, the place of production, some social icons, a barcode, the scratch & Scan, various trademarks and logos required by law.
The remaining sides of the package, show; The name of the device in blue letters, the warnings, and the main features in the form of icons.
► FreeMax Maxus Max 168W Kit; Package Includes:
• 1 x Freemax Maxus MAX 168W Mod
• 1 x Freemax Maxus DTL Pod 5ml (pre-installed 0.2Ω Mesh Coil MX2)
• 1 Mesh Coil MX1 of 0.15Ω
• 1 USB charging cable
• 1 x Warning Card
• 1 x Warranty Card
• 1 x User Manual
► FreeMax Maxus Max 168W Kit; Parameters:
• Dimensions: 43x 30.9x128.5mm
• Batteries: Dual 18650 (not included)
• Cartridge capacity: 5ml
• Compatible coils: MX1 0.15Ω / MX2 0.2Ω / MX3 0.15Ω / MX1 SS316L 0.12Ω
• Output mode: VW / VPC / Bypass / TC-SS316 / TC-NI / TC-TI / TCR
• Output voltage: 0.7-8.4V
• Output power: 5-168W
► FreeMax Maxus Max 168W Kit; Available colours:
• Black
• Blue
• Gold
• Gunmetal
• Silver
► FreeMax Maxus Max 168W Kit; First impressions:
When I received Maxus Max and touched the packaging for the first time, the first thing I thought was; "it must be a quality kit as the package is small but its weight is significant".
Once the outer sleeve is removed, I open the box, and I find myself in front of a Blue colored dual battery Mod with a pleasant appearance. But wait ... the device does not have the Thread 510, in fact there is a Metal Base with adjustable Afc integrated and fixed in the Mod ... This circular base is used to house only a PCTG cartridge ... I'm not a fan of Pod devices and I prefer metal atomizers and Mods equipped with 510 connection. However FreeMax's wide range of Mod Maxus to be complete needed such a device, and this Maxus Max looks really nice and well crafted.
Maxus Max 168W is FreeMax's first dual battery Mod Pod, the cartridge uses the fantastic Coils MX Mesh Pro with FM Coiltech 4.0 technology peviously adopted in the popular FreeMax sub-ohm tanks. The main device (Mod) is quite compact, easy to handle and is built entirely of metal, weighing around 200g. All corners and edges are rounded for a solid feel that is very comfortable in the hand. I find the side Fire key that extends over the entire length of the side to be very ergonomic. I like Maxus Max, it has a sober and classy style, plus the matte paint leaves no room for fingerprints.
► FreeMax Maxus Max 168W Kit; Panels:
The main panel houses a smoked colored IML screen that extends over almost the entire surface, on the sides of the screen there is a feathered embossed molding. Inside the protective screen we find a display that is not very large but which is rather sharp and clear to read with 4 background colors that you can select as you wish. Below the IML screen we find the white FreeMax lettering and the "+ and -" adjustment buttons which are made of metal and are slightly protruding. Finally, at the bottom there is the USB-C charging socket.
On the rear panel of the Mod there is the pentagonal symbol of Maxus Max which is near the top, under the symbol of Maxus Max there are small writings concerning the name (Maxus), some specifications and the Made in China.
► FreeMax Maxus Max 168W Kit; Side view:
The Fire button, or rather the bar, extends almost all the way along the side. For this reason, the button is comfortable to operate whether you are right or left-handed, or with your thumb or other fingers. The three horizontal lines near the top of the fret and some patterned decorations on the sides give a nice tactile feel. Furthermore, the key requires the correct pressure to be activated.
The other side of the Mod is bare and devoid of any decoration.
► FreeMax Maxus Max 168W Kit; Top and bottom view:
The new FreeMax Pod connection is a base entirely made of fixed metal and integral with the Mod. The AFC ring has two rotation stops and is very precise and solid. The adjustment ring has a knurled surface for better finger grip. The slots for the passage of air are two and are opposite each other, when the slots are completely open they guarantee a large passage of air, they measure 15x4mm each. The connection with the Pod is entrusted to a large floating pin. The Pin is gold plated and is centrally positioned inside the compartment / base. Inside the compartment there are two very powerful magnets that keep the cartridge well anchored once engaged.
On the bottom of the Mod there is the opening door for changing the cells, which is screwed to the mod using two torx screws. The door has 3 raised steps which facilitate its opening / closing. The batteries have 3 safety vents made on the door
The battery door is of the hinged sliding and lifting type. Inside the battery cover just above the copper plate that houses the contacts there is a clear plastic adhesive that you can also avoid removing as it does not hinder the operation of the Mod and perhaps this coating acts as an additional protection. The positive and negative poles are clearly marked under this sticker for correct cell insertion. Once the batteries have been inserted, the door offers an excellent closure, during the test I never had accidental opening. The device turns on automatically once the batteries are inserted and the door is closed.
► FreeMax Maxus Max 168W Kit; Maxus DTL POD:
As I anticipated, Maxus DTL POD uses the same FM Coiltech 4.0 technology for the MX coils adopted on the FreeMax Sub-Ohm tanks, moreover it seems that an AFC base with 510 connection will soon be available for this cartridge for application on any Box-Mod 510.
The 5ml capacity cartridge is entirely built in transparent PCTG and the Drip-Tip is not replaceable because the upper half of the resistance is directly inserted into the base of the Drip-Tip, in this way FreeMax has obtained a very compact sizing of the Tank and one very direct vape. The lack of the replaceable Drip-tip in this case is by no means a limit. There is no overheating of the lips and the airflow is perfect for the DL / RDL vaping style.
The filling method for this pod is lateral type, the hole is protected by a big rubber rather and easy to lift plug. The cartridge can also be conveniently filled while it is still connected to the Mod, in this case it is better to fill it for 3/4 to avoid liquid leakage and then having to extract the cartridge to dry it.
The coils are inserted under pressure from the bottom, they have a gold-plated bottom for better electrical conductivity.
► FreeMax Maxus Max 168W Kit; Platform Coils:
The Maxus Max Kit is supplied as standard with the gigantic 0.2Ω MX-2 Dual Mesh Coil which slightly decreases the liquid capacity of the Pod. The spare 0.15Ω MX-1 Single Mesh Coil has a much smaller diameter, therefore with the MX-1 Single Mesh the liquid capacity in the Pod is slightly higher.
The wide range of MX Coil includes different types; with single mesh, double Mesh, triple Mesh, quadruple mesh, quintuple mesh and also a particular single mesh coil made of SS for vaping in TC with a range of 400-550 ° F (Best 500 ° F). All these resistors are enormous in size, some are made for RDL and others for pure DL and cover a particularly extended power range.
Thank you FreeMax for sending me a 3 piece pack of 0.15Ω MX3 Mesh coil to try. All MX coils can be purchased in packs of 3 pieces each.
► FreeMax Maxus Max 168W Kit; Operation Guide:
• Key lock / unlock: Press and hold the + and - buttons for 1 second at the same time;
• Key Lock / Unlock Options: Click the Fire button 3 times to enter the menu and switch to COMB.KEYS in the SET state, then press the +/- button to choose "+ & -" or "+ & - & FIRE ". When “+ & -” is selected, the + and - buttons will be locked after being pressed simultaneously; when "+ & - & FIRE" is selected, the + & - buttons and the Fire button will be locked after pressing the + and - buttons simultaneously
• Output mode selection: Click the fire button 3 times to enter the menu, select MODE, then click the + or - buttons to choose between Power, VPC, Bypass, TC SS316, TC NI, TC TI, TCR 1 -2-3
• VPC Settings: Switch to VPC in the MODE state, Press +/- button to set. Press and hold the Fire button for 2 seconds to exit. After setting, the real-time curve output will be shown on the screen when vaping
• TCR setting: Switch to TRC 1/2/3 in the MODE state, press +/- buttons to set, the reference values are provided below the adjustable value
• Activation Power Setting: In TC mode, press and hold Fire / + buttons simultaneously for 1 second, use + & - buttons to adjust
• Timeout setting: Switch to TIMEOUT in SET state, set time limit from 5 to 15 seconds (original timeout limit is 10 seconds);
• TC mode resistance lock: Switch to COIL in SET state, use + and - buttons to LOCK / UNLOCK
• Switch Temp Unit (° C / ° F): Switch to ° C / ° F in the SET state, use the + and - buttons to set
• Activate / deactivate the automatic coil test: Switch to COILTEST in the SET state, use the + or - buttons to activate / deactivate
• Puff Reset / Time Reset: Switch to PUFF / TIME in the SET state, press the Fire button to reset the selected value
• Factory Reset: Switch to RESET in SET state, press Fire button to reset to factory settings
• Information: Select INFO and proceed with the adjustment keys + or - to select the parameter to be controlled among; battery voltage, device version, device temperature. Press the fire button on the choice of the parameter to control.
► FreeMax Maxus Max 168W Kit; Protections & Warnings:
• Low Resistance Protection: The screen shows "Atomizer Short", solution; Coil resistance must be greater than 0.1Ω
• 10s Protection / Timeout: The screen shows "10s Protection", solution; Press the Fire button again
• Open circuit protection: The screen shows "No Atomizer", solution; Coil resistance must be less than 3.0Ω
• High-Temp Protection: The screen shows "High-Temp Protection", solution; Restart the device when the temperature is below 70 ° C
• Low voltage protection: The screen shows "Battery Low", solution, solution; Charge the battery
• Short circuit protection: The screen shows "Atomizer Short", solution; Replace the coil or pod
• Automatic Coil Test: The screen shows "Mode change selection", solution; Select the output mode
• Select the new or the old Coil: The screen shows "NEW / SAME", solution; Select and set the correct coil
► FreeMax Maxus Max 168W Kit; Final conclusions and vaping test:
The zinc alloy construction of Maxus Max makes the Mod quite heavy, however the compact size and its well-joined and soft shapes make it comfortable to carry, it is almost hard to believe that such a small device can accommodate two 18650 batteries. The display very clear and the long bar of the Fire button make the use of Maxus Max in general very comfortable.
The circuit guarantees a balanced batterys life and is really rich in functions, modes and protections. In VW, Bypass and VPC modes, Maxus Max works very well. Unfortunately I could not test the TC mode with the dedicated MX 1 SS 316L coil. In this regard, I did not understand the usefulness of the presence of the NI / TI modes for the TC vape since there is no Coils with these materials in the catalog. Perhaps new coils with these metals will be developed by FreeMax in the future.
My vape test took place with fruity e-liquid and 70/30 base and in about 10 days I tested all 3 different resistances I had available.
Just like the previous Freemax Coils I tried, these coils produce big clouds and great flavor. Since using the various FreeMax COILTECH I have noticed that all produce low condensation, plus all are performing at the highest levels.
• Mesh Coil MX1 from 0.15Ω Range 50-80W (Best 70W):
This Mesh single coil is very thin compared to the others MX Coils, so it offers more liquid capacity in the Pod and a more comfortable filling thanks to the greater space to insert the tip of the filling bottle. It is a rather reactive resistor, with which I have found satisfaction already starting from 50W, of course the maximum performance is reached with higher powers. At 55W I was perfectly fine with the airflow ring set to 1/3 opening. The operation of the MX1 is smooth and spit-free and the heat developed by the Tank is never excessive,
• Mesh Coil MX2 0.2Ω Range 60-90W (Best 80W):
This resistance is really excellent, it offers compared to the previous superior performance with dense clouds and saturated flavor, I particularly liked at 80W with fully open AFC ring. The Tank does not overheat even at 90W. As everyone knows, Pod systems are often plagued by condensation or liquid leaks, with this coil (but also with the others MX) I managed to vape about 30ml of e-liquid and the formation of condensation was really minimal.
• Mesh Coil MX3 from 0.15Ω Range 80-110W (Best 100W):
Freemax kindly sent me a box of MX3 coils which are as big and thick as the MX2s. The MX3 will not disappoint lovers of the very airy DL vape, they are really powerful. Their use is perfect with the air ring completely open and at 100W they impressed me, the vapor is hotter than the MX2 and the taste is almost as good as the MX2. However for me the MX2 remain the best. I can't wait to try the MX1 coil SS for TC and the future MX4 and MX5 coils.
Thanks to FreeMax for sending me the sample for review.
Maxus Max 168W Kit | Freemax - Taste the Clouds, Feel the Flavors!
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