Hello and welcome. I’m here today to talk about the new EIR Pod kit from Hellvape that was sent to me in order to provide a fair and honest review to help you decide if you might like to try one for yourself. The EIR can be auto fired or button fired. It contains an internal 800mah battery and has an output range of 5-18 watts. It has a display screen and has adjustable airflow for MTL or RDL vaping. The kit comes with a single pod and only has one replaceable coil in .8 ohm resistance but there is an optional 1.2 ohm coil. The pod has a 2.5ml liquid capacity and is side fill. Of course I’d prefer top fill but sometimes you can’t have everything.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1* EIR device (800mAh)
1* EIR Empty Pod (2.5ml)
1* P3-01 0.8ohm KA1 Meshed Coil
1* Type-C Cable
1* User Manual
1* Lanyard
SPECIFICATIONS:
Size: 106.5*24.5*14.3mm
Cartridge Capacity: 2.5ml
Battery Capacity: 800mAh
Coil: P3-01 0.8ohm KA1 Meshed Coil(14-16W)
P3-02 1.2ohm KA1 Meshed Coil(10-12W)
Power Range: 5-18W
Charging: Type-C, 5V/1A
Longest vaping Time: 10S
Filling Type: Side filling
Color: Light Blue Pink, Green Blue, Light Pink, Silver Black, Carbon Fiber, Legend Black, Gunmetal, Darkish Green
FEATURES:
1. Auto-draw & fire button
2. Adjustable airflow: MTL or RDL
3. Type-C fast charging
4. 800mAh built-in battery
5. Clear LED screen
6. 5-18W adjustable wattage
7. Replaceable meshed coil: P3-01 0.8ohm, P3-02 1.2ohm
8. 2.5ml side filling cartridge
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
I believe this is the first pod from Hellvape. I have high hopes as it looks good on paper. The packaging for the EIR isn’t the usual red/black packaging that I’m used to seeing from them on most of the review samples I’ve received in the past. Instead the EIR comes in an orange and white package that has a nice color picture on the front along with the Hellvape logo and EIR name. I’m not really sure what they are trying to model with the orange dots but I like the design. The back of the package has a contents list, company information, an authenticity QR code, and a bar code with the color name of the device contained inside.
Once opened, there is a large orange box with the Hellvape name on the front. Inside is contained the user manual, USB-C charging cable, an empty EIR 2.5ml pod, .8 ohm KA1 coil, and a lanyard. I personally don’t like lanyards but it was nice of Hellvape to include one for those that do like them. For review purposes I was sent two of the EIR kits as well as two boxes of coils. Hellvape is always very generous with review samples. The two color versions that I received were the light blue/pink and the silver/black. Both are very nice looking and the blue pink one is such a nice fade that I don’t mind the pink at all.
The EIR pod is a side fill pod. I always prefer a top fill when it comes to pods but was easily able to fill the pod with no mess. The fill port plug has an arrow on it indicating which side to pull up on to open it for filling. It isn’t super easy but the plug can be rotated some to get it out of the way for filling. I use a lot of 10 and 50ml plastic bottles and both fit in the fill port easily.
One thing I noticed immediately is that the mouthpiece on the EIR pod is quite a bit wider than other pods that I regularly use. It isn’t an issue and is quite comfortable to use but just feels different than what I am used to. One side of the pod has the Hellvape name printed on it. I personally like this so if I have multiple pods in use then I can easily tell which one this pod goes to. I am in the habit of having several pods and mods going at the same time so it is handy to be able to identify which pod this one is to be used on. The EIR pod is tinted but I am able to see the liquid level in good lighting.
The EIR only comes with one P3-01 .8 ohm coil which is rated at 14-16 watts. There is also a 1.2 ohm P3-02 coil available for purchase separately. Both are mesh coils and made of KA1. The coils are a push in style and have two flat sides that have to be inserted a certain way into the pod to seat properly which can be seen in the second picture below. You might notice that there are two airflow inlet holes on the bottom of the pod but no magnets like what are seen on most pods. The pod simply snaps into place into the opening on the battery portion. The airflow holes are recessed a little and are slotted out to the end of the pod. The reason for this is that you can rotate the pod for either MTL or DTL airflow. The difference in airflow when the pod is rotated is very obvious and this is probably one of the better ones that I’ve tried with this type of design. I’ve seen this same type of design on one or two other pod devices that I have reviewed. Some work better than others. This one seems to work pretty well.
I think that Hellvape did a really nice job with the color fade on the samples that I received. I felt like the blue pink version I received photographed better so used it for most of my pictures. I will place a side by side picture of them together at the end of this review so you can see the other one.
What I am going to call the back side of the EIR has the Hellvape name printed on it in white lettering. It’s little big but not overpowering branding. On one side is a single airflow hole with none on the opposite side. A lot of pods I’ve reviewed have an airflow hole on each side. I believe the reason for this is that it helps to regulate the airflow depending on which way you have the pod inserted. The pod opening on the EIR has the standard two gold plated spring loaded contacts and a single raised airflow inlet. I don’t remember where I saw it first but many manufacturers have started using that raised style air inlet to avoid getting liquid or condensation in the airflow sensor which could then cause it to fail and no longer operate in auto draw mode.
The 800mah battery contained in the EIR is charged via what is being called a high speed USB-C charging port located on the bottom of the pod. So you won’t be standing this one up to charge but honestly I never stand up pods to charge even if the port is located on the side.
Now let’s take a look at the star of the show on the EIR which is the front side that contains the clear display, multi-function fire button, and an added little bonus on the bottom. The display isn’t extra bright but is bright enough to see and shows the set wattage, coil resistance, a battery level indicator, and a puff counter. The EIR can be used as an auto draw device and can also be button fired. The fire button also allows you to change the wattage and reset the puff counter. The button operation is as follows.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
I have to say that it has been a real pleasure testing the Hellvape EIR. In a world of thousands of pods on the market, the EIR is a feature packed small pod that stands out from the crowd. It reminds me a little of the Xlim V2 that I reviewed and liked that one also.
I really like the design and color options on the EIR. The fade or gradient ones I received are very well done. I tried looking it up but didn’t see where it said what material the body of the EIR is made of. It’s pretty lightweight so I’m guessing it is aluminum. The display screen, although small, is a welcome addition to this pod. I think it was very smart for Hellvape to design it with the light up EIR to display on the bottom when using it in auto draw instead of wasting battery power illuminating the display every time a puff is taken. However, for those that prefer a button firing operation then the EIR can be used like that also. The auto draw function has worked flawlessly on both of the samples I received. To see the battery level you do need to press the button to turn on the display since there isn’t a separate battery level indicator light like what is found on many pod devices without display screens. The internal 800mah battery is a good fit for a device of this size and can be charged in about 40 minutes with the 5V/1A charging rate.
Really the only thing that I can think of that I don’t like about the EIR is that it only comes with one coil. Since there are two different coils available, I think it would have been a good idea to include one of each. However that is not the case so only the one .8 ohm mesh coil was included with each kit. Hellvape was nice enough to include an extra box of the .8 ohm coils but it would have been nice to get a box of the 1.2 ohm coils to test for the review.
The EIR pod is tinted but not so dark that you can’t see the liquid level in it with normal lighting. It’s nice that there’s an extra .5ml capacity with these pods compared to most I have tested with them being 2.5ml instead of 2ml. During my time testing the two kits I received, I didn’t experience any leaking or noticeable condensation. I felt like the included coil in each kit performed very well. In one pod I used an 18mg 70/30 freebase mint recipe that I use daily at work. The throat hit was very good and flavor and vapor production were also very good. With the EIR set at 15 watts the vapor produced was more than I normally get from my daily pocket carry pod. In the second pod from the other kit I ran some Dinner Lady Lemon Tart from a one shot that I mix myself. It was also 70/30 freebase and the flavor produced with the same 15 watt setting was exactly what I would have expected from this mix. I mean it isn’t as dense of a vapor as what you would get from an rda or anything but for a pod device it was very good and the flavor profile was easily recognizable.
So, here I am again at the end of another review. You might already know the answer to this but would I recommend the Hellvape EIR Pod kit for you? I most definitely would. I really like it very much. When you test as many pod kits as I have then it really takes a full featured and well performing device to make an impression. This one has done that. It is one of very few pod devices that I have tested that I actually plan on buying replacement coils for.
I’d like to thank Hellvape and Jessica for sending the Hellvape EIR Pod Kits and spare coils for this review. It has truly been my pleasure. As always, a great big THANK YOU to the readers that come every time to read my reviews. Below is a link to the Hellvape website for you. Even if you aren’t into pods, they make some really great tanks and rdas also.
EIR Pod Kit-Hellvape - The DIY atomizer leading brand
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1* EIR device (800mAh)
1* EIR Empty Pod (2.5ml)
1* P3-01 0.8ohm KA1 Meshed Coil
1* Type-C Cable
1* User Manual
1* Lanyard
SPECIFICATIONS:
Size: 106.5*24.5*14.3mm
Cartridge Capacity: 2.5ml
Battery Capacity: 800mAh
Coil: P3-01 0.8ohm KA1 Meshed Coil(14-16W)
P3-02 1.2ohm KA1 Meshed Coil(10-12W)
Power Range: 5-18W
Charging: Type-C, 5V/1A
Longest vaping Time: 10S
Filling Type: Side filling
Color: Light Blue Pink, Green Blue, Light Pink, Silver Black, Carbon Fiber, Legend Black, Gunmetal, Darkish Green
FEATURES:
1. Auto-draw & fire button
2. Adjustable airflow: MTL or RDL
3. Type-C fast charging
4. 800mAh built-in battery
5. Clear LED screen
6. 5-18W adjustable wattage
7. Replaceable meshed coil: P3-01 0.8ohm, P3-02 1.2ohm
8. 2.5ml side filling cartridge
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
I believe this is the first pod from Hellvape. I have high hopes as it looks good on paper. The packaging for the EIR isn’t the usual red/black packaging that I’m used to seeing from them on most of the review samples I’ve received in the past. Instead the EIR comes in an orange and white package that has a nice color picture on the front along with the Hellvape logo and EIR name. I’m not really sure what they are trying to model with the orange dots but I like the design. The back of the package has a contents list, company information, an authenticity QR code, and a bar code with the color name of the device contained inside.
Once opened, there is a large orange box with the Hellvape name on the front. Inside is contained the user manual, USB-C charging cable, an empty EIR 2.5ml pod, .8 ohm KA1 coil, and a lanyard. I personally don’t like lanyards but it was nice of Hellvape to include one for those that do like them. For review purposes I was sent two of the EIR kits as well as two boxes of coils. Hellvape is always very generous with review samples. The two color versions that I received were the light blue/pink and the silver/black. Both are very nice looking and the blue pink one is such a nice fade that I don’t mind the pink at all.
The EIR pod is a side fill pod. I always prefer a top fill when it comes to pods but was easily able to fill the pod with no mess. The fill port plug has an arrow on it indicating which side to pull up on to open it for filling. It isn’t super easy but the plug can be rotated some to get it out of the way for filling. I use a lot of 10 and 50ml plastic bottles and both fit in the fill port easily.
One thing I noticed immediately is that the mouthpiece on the EIR pod is quite a bit wider than other pods that I regularly use. It isn’t an issue and is quite comfortable to use but just feels different than what I am used to. One side of the pod has the Hellvape name printed on it. I personally like this so if I have multiple pods in use then I can easily tell which one this pod goes to. I am in the habit of having several pods and mods going at the same time so it is handy to be able to identify which pod this one is to be used on. The EIR pod is tinted but I am able to see the liquid level in good lighting.
The EIR only comes with one P3-01 .8 ohm coil which is rated at 14-16 watts. There is also a 1.2 ohm P3-02 coil available for purchase separately. Both are mesh coils and made of KA1. The coils are a push in style and have two flat sides that have to be inserted a certain way into the pod to seat properly which can be seen in the second picture below. You might notice that there are two airflow inlet holes on the bottom of the pod but no magnets like what are seen on most pods. The pod simply snaps into place into the opening on the battery portion. The airflow holes are recessed a little and are slotted out to the end of the pod. The reason for this is that you can rotate the pod for either MTL or DTL airflow. The difference in airflow when the pod is rotated is very obvious and this is probably one of the better ones that I’ve tried with this type of design. I’ve seen this same type of design on one or two other pod devices that I have reviewed. Some work better than others. This one seems to work pretty well.
I think that Hellvape did a really nice job with the color fade on the samples that I received. I felt like the blue pink version I received photographed better so used it for most of my pictures. I will place a side by side picture of them together at the end of this review so you can see the other one.
What I am going to call the back side of the EIR has the Hellvape name printed on it in white lettering. It’s little big but not overpowering branding. On one side is a single airflow hole with none on the opposite side. A lot of pods I’ve reviewed have an airflow hole on each side. I believe the reason for this is that it helps to regulate the airflow depending on which way you have the pod inserted. The pod opening on the EIR has the standard two gold plated spring loaded contacts and a single raised airflow inlet. I don’t remember where I saw it first but many manufacturers have started using that raised style air inlet to avoid getting liquid or condensation in the airflow sensor which could then cause it to fail and no longer operate in auto draw mode.
The 800mah battery contained in the EIR is charged via what is being called a high speed USB-C charging port located on the bottom of the pod. So you won’t be standing this one up to charge but honestly I never stand up pods to charge even if the port is located on the side.
Now let’s take a look at the star of the show on the EIR which is the front side that contains the clear display, multi-function fire button, and an added little bonus on the bottom. The display isn’t extra bright but is bright enough to see and shows the set wattage, coil resistance, a battery level indicator, and a puff counter. The EIR can be used as an auto draw device and can also be button fired. The fire button also allows you to change the wattage and reset the puff counter. The button operation is as follows.
- Press the button 5X in 2 seconds to power on/off
- Press the button 3X in 1.2 seconds and when the icon flashes then press the button to adjust the power
FINAL THOUGHTS:
I have to say that it has been a real pleasure testing the Hellvape EIR. In a world of thousands of pods on the market, the EIR is a feature packed small pod that stands out from the crowd. It reminds me a little of the Xlim V2 that I reviewed and liked that one also.
I really like the design and color options on the EIR. The fade or gradient ones I received are very well done. I tried looking it up but didn’t see where it said what material the body of the EIR is made of. It’s pretty lightweight so I’m guessing it is aluminum. The display screen, although small, is a welcome addition to this pod. I think it was very smart for Hellvape to design it with the light up EIR to display on the bottom when using it in auto draw instead of wasting battery power illuminating the display every time a puff is taken. However, for those that prefer a button firing operation then the EIR can be used like that also. The auto draw function has worked flawlessly on both of the samples I received. To see the battery level you do need to press the button to turn on the display since there isn’t a separate battery level indicator light like what is found on many pod devices without display screens. The internal 800mah battery is a good fit for a device of this size and can be charged in about 40 minutes with the 5V/1A charging rate.
Really the only thing that I can think of that I don’t like about the EIR is that it only comes with one coil. Since there are two different coils available, I think it would have been a good idea to include one of each. However that is not the case so only the one .8 ohm mesh coil was included with each kit. Hellvape was nice enough to include an extra box of the .8 ohm coils but it would have been nice to get a box of the 1.2 ohm coils to test for the review.
The EIR pod is tinted but not so dark that you can’t see the liquid level in it with normal lighting. It’s nice that there’s an extra .5ml capacity with these pods compared to most I have tested with them being 2.5ml instead of 2ml. During my time testing the two kits I received, I didn’t experience any leaking or noticeable condensation. I felt like the included coil in each kit performed very well. In one pod I used an 18mg 70/30 freebase mint recipe that I use daily at work. The throat hit was very good and flavor and vapor production were also very good. With the EIR set at 15 watts the vapor produced was more than I normally get from my daily pocket carry pod. In the second pod from the other kit I ran some Dinner Lady Lemon Tart from a one shot that I mix myself. It was also 70/30 freebase and the flavor produced with the same 15 watt setting was exactly what I would have expected from this mix. I mean it isn’t as dense of a vapor as what you would get from an rda or anything but for a pod device it was very good and the flavor profile was easily recognizable.
So, here I am again at the end of another review. You might already know the answer to this but would I recommend the Hellvape EIR Pod kit for you? I most definitely would. I really like it very much. When you test as many pod kits as I have then it really takes a full featured and well performing device to make an impression. This one has done that. It is one of very few pod devices that I have tested that I actually plan on buying replacement coils for.
I’d like to thank Hellvape and Jessica for sending the Hellvape EIR Pod Kits and spare coils for this review. It has truly been my pleasure. As always, a great big THANK YOU to the readers that come every time to read my reviews. Below is a link to the Hellvape website for you. Even if you aren’t into pods, they make some really great tanks and rdas also.
EIR Pod Kit-Hellvape - The DIY atomizer leading brand
