Yes, it’s me again. I’m here to present to you a new smallish pod system being released by Geekvape called the Wenax K1. If you follow Geekvape products then you might be aware that this is the third pod device in the Wenax line. First was the Wenax Stylus, then more recently was the Wenax C1, and now being released soon is the Wenax K1. It is a familiar shape and operation to me since I’ve tested so many pod devices. This one was sent to me by April from Geekvape in order to do a fair and honest review. This is a pretty simple device so I’ll try to keep it short and cover everything I can think of. Below is a link to my review on the Wenax Stylus. I was not sent the C1 for review but do own one and would just say that it has decent flavor but the draw was a little too loose for me for MTL.
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/threads/geekvape-wenax-stylus-review-by-hittman.947425/
What’s in the box?
1pc Device
2pc Cartridge (pre-installed: 0.8ohm, 12-16W
Spare Cartridge: 1.2ohm, 10-12W)
1pc USB Cable (Type-c)
User Manual
SPECIFICATIONS:
Power Output: 9-16W
Coil Resistance: 0.4-3ohm
Battery Capacity: 600mAh
Charging Specification: USB-C Charging Port 5V
Low Voltage Warning: 3.2 +- 0.1V
PCBA Temperature Alarm: 80C
Longest Vaping Time: 10S
Working Temperature: -10 - 45C
Stand-by Current: <=15uA
Initial Thoughts:
I thought the packaging on the K1 was simple but elegant. I like the white box with the slip off cover and just the Geekvape name and logo on the bottom right corner. Underneath that is a white pull off box lid which exposed the Wenax K1 in blue (my favorite color) with the .8 ohm pod pre-installed, a second pod at 1.2 ohms, a user manual in a sleeve and a USB-C charging cable inside a small white box.
I very much like the shade of the blue K1 that I received. The body of the K1 is made of anodized aluminum and is very lightweight. I was a bit surprised that the battery capacity is only 600mah and would have hoped for a little more seeing as it’s almost exactly as tall as the Xros pod. However it is a little thinner than the Xros. It’s rated for an output of 12-16 watts depending on whether you use the 1.2 or .8 ohm pod and which power level that you choose. There are two small holes on each side of the body that allow for the airflow. The fire button is almost recessed but not quite and is very clicky when pressed but does not rattle. The USB-C charging port is on the bottom of the K1 so it can’t be stood up while charging. I think that even if it was on the side that it wouldn’t stand up since it is so light that the cord would knock it over.
The operation of the K1 is very simple.
The pod for the K1 has a 2ml capacity and clicks into the body of the unit very tightly and has never come loose accidentally. As a matter of fact, it takes a little effort holding the battery and the pod in separate hands in order to remove it.
The pod is filled through a port on the side of the pod with a rubber plug. I personally like the side fill on pods because it allows me to get the most liquid in the pod by tilting it while filling. These pods are a sealed unit and do not have replaceable coils which may be a con for some people. I personally don’t mind this because usually these types of pods are fairly inexpensive.
The airflow draw is tighter than it was on the C1 Wenax but still a little loose and not a cigarette type of tight. There is not an airflow adjustment so you get what you get. Personally I like a slightly loose MTL draw so it was a good fit for me even with the flat fixed mouthpiece.
There are two gold looking contacts on the bottoms of the pods to make the electrical connections and like I mentioned, the pod really clicks into place without any magnets present. The pod has a very slight tint to it which makes it very easy to see the liquid level in the pod. I very much like and appreciate this feature. Even with a clear liquid I am using in the 1.2 pod, the level is easily visible.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Over all, the Wenax K1 is a pretty decent pod device. This one and a few others surprise me as to how strong and how much vapor can be produced from such a small pod device. I found it comfortable to hold and for once prefer the auto draw over pressing the button to fire. I do feel like the airflow could have been a little bit tighter but for what it was, I enjoyed it. It’s not super tight or super loose. Just somewhere in the middle of those two.
I think the 2ml capacity is plenty enough for a 600mah battery unit. I was able to get about 1.5 pods worth of liquid vaped before the battery indicator turned from green (highest level) to blue (medium level), and seemed to last quite a while before going to red (lowest level) and having to be recharged.
I personally didn’t notice a huge difference between the .8 and 1.2 ohm pods. Both had what I would call decent flavor for a pod device but not great. I ran the .8 pod on the lowest (white) setting and ran the 1.2 pod on the blue (medium) setting. Taking into consideration that it is a small pod device, I would probably give it a 7 out of 10 on flavor and an 8 out of 10 on vapor production. I forgot to mention but I was using 70vg/30pg DIY liquid in both pods and had no issues with dry hits.
In the end, I’m sure what you would like to know is if I would recommend the Wenax K1 to you. If you’re looking for a simple and well-functioning pod device for short trips out and about then yes I think I would. I’ve used better and I’ve used a lot worse pod devices. From what I’ve seen so far it’s going to be fairly inexpensive to purchase and would hope that the replacement pods are not very expensive.
In closing, I’d like to thank April and Geekvape for sending the Wenax K1 pod kit for this review. As usual it has been a pleasure dealing with Geekvape. A great BIG thanks to you the readers that take the time to read my reviews. THANK YOU!
https://geekvape.com/wenax/Wenax-K1.html
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/threads/geekvape-wenax-stylus-review-by-hittman.947425/
What’s in the box?
1pc Device
2pc Cartridge (pre-installed: 0.8ohm, 12-16W
Spare Cartridge: 1.2ohm, 10-12W)
1pc USB Cable (Type-c)
User Manual
SPECIFICATIONS:
Power Output: 9-16W
Coil Resistance: 0.4-3ohm
Battery Capacity: 600mAh
Charging Specification: USB-C Charging Port 5V
Low Voltage Warning: 3.2 +- 0.1V
PCBA Temperature Alarm: 80C
Longest Vaping Time: 10S
Working Temperature: -10 - 45C
Stand-by Current: <=15uA
Initial Thoughts:
I thought the packaging on the K1 was simple but elegant. I like the white box with the slip off cover and just the Geekvape name and logo on the bottom right corner. Underneath that is a white pull off box lid which exposed the Wenax K1 in blue (my favorite color) with the .8 ohm pod pre-installed, a second pod at 1.2 ohms, a user manual in a sleeve and a USB-C charging cable inside a small white box.
I very much like the shade of the blue K1 that I received. The body of the K1 is made of anodized aluminum and is very lightweight. I was a bit surprised that the battery capacity is only 600mah and would have hoped for a little more seeing as it’s almost exactly as tall as the Xros pod. However it is a little thinner than the Xros. It’s rated for an output of 12-16 watts depending on whether you use the 1.2 or .8 ohm pod and which power level that you choose. There are two small holes on each side of the body that allow for the airflow. The fire button is almost recessed but not quite and is very clicky when pressed but does not rattle. The USB-C charging port is on the bottom of the K1 so it can’t be stood up while charging. I think that even if it was on the side that it wouldn’t stand up since it is so light that the cord would knock it over.
The operation of the K1 is very simple.
- Five clicks of the fire button to turn the device on and off
- Button fire or Auto fire functions
- Three clicks of the fire button to change between the three power levels which are indicated by white, blue and green lights where white is the lowest power level
- A quick press of the fire button will show battery level
- There is also what they are calling an anti-inadvertently mode where the mode goes into sleep mode in ten seconds so it can’t be fired accidentally but I honestly haven’t noticed a benefit from it
The pod for the K1 has a 2ml capacity and clicks into the body of the unit very tightly and has never come loose accidentally. As a matter of fact, it takes a little effort holding the battery and the pod in separate hands in order to remove it.
The pod is filled through a port on the side of the pod with a rubber plug. I personally like the side fill on pods because it allows me to get the most liquid in the pod by tilting it while filling. These pods are a sealed unit and do not have replaceable coils which may be a con for some people. I personally don’t mind this because usually these types of pods are fairly inexpensive.
The airflow draw is tighter than it was on the C1 Wenax but still a little loose and not a cigarette type of tight. There is not an airflow adjustment so you get what you get. Personally I like a slightly loose MTL draw so it was a good fit for me even with the flat fixed mouthpiece.
There are two gold looking contacts on the bottoms of the pods to make the electrical connections and like I mentioned, the pod really clicks into place without any magnets present. The pod has a very slight tint to it which makes it very easy to see the liquid level in the pod. I very much like and appreciate this feature. Even with a clear liquid I am using in the 1.2 pod, the level is easily visible.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Over all, the Wenax K1 is a pretty decent pod device. This one and a few others surprise me as to how strong and how much vapor can be produced from such a small pod device. I found it comfortable to hold and for once prefer the auto draw over pressing the button to fire. I do feel like the airflow could have been a little bit tighter but for what it was, I enjoyed it. It’s not super tight or super loose. Just somewhere in the middle of those two.
I think the 2ml capacity is plenty enough for a 600mah battery unit. I was able to get about 1.5 pods worth of liquid vaped before the battery indicator turned from green (highest level) to blue (medium level), and seemed to last quite a while before going to red (lowest level) and having to be recharged.
I personally didn’t notice a huge difference between the .8 and 1.2 ohm pods. Both had what I would call decent flavor for a pod device but not great. I ran the .8 pod on the lowest (white) setting and ran the 1.2 pod on the blue (medium) setting. Taking into consideration that it is a small pod device, I would probably give it a 7 out of 10 on flavor and an 8 out of 10 on vapor production. I forgot to mention but I was using 70vg/30pg DIY liquid in both pods and had no issues with dry hits.
In the end, I’m sure what you would like to know is if I would recommend the Wenax K1 to you. If you’re looking for a simple and well-functioning pod device for short trips out and about then yes I think I would. I’ve used better and I’ve used a lot worse pod devices. From what I’ve seen so far it’s going to be fairly inexpensive to purchase and would hope that the replacement pods are not very expensive.
In closing, I’d like to thank April and Geekvape for sending the Wenax K1 pod kit for this review. As usual it has been a pleasure dealing with Geekvape. A great BIG thanks to you the readers that take the time to read my reviews. THANK YOU!
https://geekvape.com/wenax/Wenax-K1.html
