innokin Innobar C1 Prefilled Pod Kit
Hello ECFers! Today I bring to you one of Innokin's newest innovations, the Innobar C1. I know there are more than just a few people out there that are sick of seeing the same pod kits being released with nothing new about them other than their aesthetic, but this kit is distinctly different than others. Partnering with Aquios who manufactures the ejuice containing 30% water, Innokin has created a way to make a cheaper pod with potential hydrating properties. Ever get dry mouth while vaping? This may be a great option for you while also being a more environmentally friendly option over fully disposable products.
I want to thank @Innokin_timmy and Nicole over at Innokin for supplying the Innobar C1 for this review. As always, this assessment will be conducted in a fair and honest manner.
Let's dive in!
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Flava-flavs:
10 different flavor options:
► Iced Cosmic
► Sour BerriesI want to thank @Innokin_timmy and Nicole over at Innokin for supplying the Innobar C1 for this review. As always, this assessment will be conducted in a fair and honest manner.
Let's dive in!
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Flava-flavs:
10 different flavor options:
► Iced Cosmic
► Tangerine
► Blueberry Grape
► Cherry Lemonade
► Rose Lychee
► Jungle Juice
► Strawberry Watermelon
► Lemon Tart
► Pink Lemonade
I'm not entirely sure what the labels on each of the pods displayed, are. Possible future flavor options? Regardless, I received 5 of the 10 available flavors listed above, and those are Blueberry Grape, Cherry Lemonade, Rose Lychee, Jungle Juice, and Lemon Tart. The flavor profiles for these pods will be described further down below.
Features:
The main features outlined for this product are as follows:
► Closed Pod System (prefilled pods)
► 1.1 ohm Nichrome Mesh Coils
► Aquios' Water-based E-juice
► 600 Puff Pods
► 20 mg/ML salt nic concentration (2%)
► 10 Different Flavors
Specs:
Results & Personal Observations:
A few reasons I heavily support Innokin in general is that they're advocates for getting smokers to quit smoking. Even watching reviews with Phil Busardo, he'll tell you he doesn't care if you're picking an Innokin product or Geek Vape or whatever - their research and products are constantly in search of making the transition over from smoking as seamless, consistent, and easy as possible. Furthermore, they're environmentally conscious - I don't see any other company out there using recycled material in their packaging. This is also where disposables enter the picture. Disposables are very easy to use, but they're expensive, cheaply made, and are not environmentally friendly.
It would appear that Innokin created the Innobar C1 as a way to enjoy a similar vape as a disposable, while using a rechargeable battery that doesn't go in the landfill every time the product fails, or runs out of juice. I for one, am a fan of this.
The Pod:
When you unwrap a pod from the box (they come in two's), this is what you'll see. Both the mouth piece and bottom side of the pod are "sealed" with rubber, although the bottom piece is more of a cover. This particular Lemon Tart pod pictured above actually had a bit of a leak on the bottom, but wiped away with a paper towel very easily and I ran into zero issues after that. This was the only pod in the 5 boxes I received that had a leaky one.
The pod design is very straight-forward and simple. Like any pod you'll find currently on the market, there's a positive and negative contact that connects with their posts inside the battery.
The mouthpiece is quite petite and makes sealing your lips around the opening very easy to do for a solid MTL vape.
The pods themselves, seat very firmly into the battery.
Flavor Profiles:
► Lemon Tart
This has probably been my favorite pod of the bunch. It reminds me of the after taste of lemon pie. I would describe the flavor as delicious, but not overpowering. The peppermint adds a dash of freshness, and leaves a lingering sweet flavor. This definitely has the potential for an all-day vape if you're a fan of lemon flavoring.
- Lemon 60%, Tart 15%, Peppermint 15%, Sweetness 10%
► Blueberry Grape
Blueberry Grape has a floral essence to it. I can never fully describe some fruits in the aspects of their candy form, but the aroma of this pod is best described as how it might smell if you were to walk into a room that had thousands of blueberries and grapes smashed together. This one has a bit more of a minty inhale and a more aromatic exhale.
- Blueberry 40%, Grape 35%, Peppermint 20%, Sweetness 5%
► Cherry Lemonade
The description of this pod can be simplified by saying "Cherry Gusher". Again, the presence of a peppermint is most noticeable on the inhale, leaving the exhale with a lingering sweetness.
- Cherry 70%, Lemonade 15%, Peppermint 10%, Sweetness 5%
► Rose Lychee
Like the Blueberry Grape, this pod also has a floral essence of watermelon & strawberries. The mint is not as pronounced as the other pods, and the sweetness is almost aroma-like.
- Rose 50%, Lychee 40%, Peppermint 5%, Sweetness 5%
► Jungle Juice
The best way I can describe this pod is a fruit punch with a strong pineapple accent. Does that make it a tropical fruit punch? This one has less of a minty inhale, and more of a sweet, fruity exhale.
- Pineapple 25%, Cherry 25%, Strawberry 20%, Apple 15%, Peppermint 5%, Sweetness 10%
The Battery:
At the very bottom of the front facing side (there's nothing else notable on the rest of the exterior other than the top and bottom), there's a small hole that serves as the LED. When taking a puff, there's a blue light that lights up. When plugging the device in to recharge, the blue LED lights up, and when the device is fully charged, the light turns off.
On the top of the battery, the two spring-loaded brass-plated connectors in the battery connect with the base of the pod to complete the circuit. There aren't any flashing lights when the pod is connected - you'll only be able to determine if the connection is made when you take a puff. I don't see any downside to this, as it helps to conserve the life of the small battery. There's also an auto-draw sensor consisting of 3 holes in the arrangement of a triangle.
On the bottom is where you'll find the airflow inlet and USB Type-C port. The airflow unaltered is a slightly looser MTL. If you were a previous smoker, it'd resemble that of an unpacked cigarette. If you're looking for an ultra-sensitive auto-draw and tighter suction, you can place your finger over this hole to create a tighter draw and higher sensitivity from the auto-draw. However, I've not extensively tested this, so I'm unsure how it effects the pod - the flavor however remains delicious. The Type-C port recharges an internal 450 mAh battery at 0.5A. With such a small battery, you can expect a full recharge in 15-20 min. How many puffs per battery discharge is hard to gauge, as I often vape in RDL and sometimes in MTL leading to drastically different puff times. The pod does not support pass-through vaping (vaping while it's recharging) however, it does pick up a USB Type-C QC cable when plugged in which makes this compatible with your android chargers.
It's good to see that companies are raising the height of the connector posts and auto-draw sensors from the bottom of the pod-seating base, so that if you do encounter a leak, it's not as easy to cause functionality issues.
My Conclusion:
If you've become accustomed to the flavor output of disposable vapes but are looking for a cheaper and/or more environmentally friendly solution, the Innokin Innobar C1 is a stellar choice. I still don't fully support disposable aspects of any vape products, but if this product can get you away from the stinkies, I consider it a win, and a lesser evil of a lesser evil. I've tried Elf Bars, Frio Bars, EpicMods, etc. and Innobar pods seem to have more of a smooth, rich flavor in them. I say this because I feel like many disposables are extremely and overly sweet - almost gaggy after you've been puffing on them for a while. The Innobar pods also come in lower nicotine concentrations than many of the 5%ers out there. Nicotine reduction is never a bad thing and if you live under TPD regulations, this product accommodates both.
No leaking from any of the pods except for the initial one in the package. I made it a point to use the pod after I wiped it down to see how much it leaked afterward, and there was no leaking. I've had this device laying on its side, upside right, upside down, etc. and no leaks of any kind.
As far as ease of use, this pretty much tops the charts. While light signals and blinks are nice to have, they can also be somewhat confusing. It really doesn't get any easier than this - charge the device, unwrap a pod, stick it in, and away you go.
The battery capacity is quite a bit on the smaller side at 450 mAh, but it also recharges extremely fast. Also being compatible with QC 3.0 Type-C charging cables is a huge plus, as not all rechargeable vapes are.
I don't see any prices on Innokin yet for the kits or the pods, but searching around the internet I'm finding each box of pods (containing two) looks to be selling for around 5-6 euros. The kit which comes with a pod, around 7-8 euros.It would appear that Innokin created the Innobar C1 as a way to enjoy a similar vape as a disposable, while using a rechargeable battery that doesn't go in the landfill every time the product fails, or runs out of juice. I for one, am a fan of this.
The Pod:
When you unwrap a pod from the box (they come in two's), this is what you'll see. Both the mouth piece and bottom side of the pod are "sealed" with rubber, although the bottom piece is more of a cover. This particular Lemon Tart pod pictured above actually had a bit of a leak on the bottom, but wiped away with a paper towel very easily and I ran into zero issues after that. This was the only pod in the 5 boxes I received that had a leaky one.
The pod design is very straight-forward and simple. Like any pod you'll find currently on the market, there's a positive and negative contact that connects with their posts inside the battery.
The mouthpiece is quite petite and makes sealing your lips around the opening very easy to do for a solid MTL vape.
The pods themselves, seat very firmly into the battery.
Flavor Profiles:
► Lemon Tart
This has probably been my favorite pod of the bunch. It reminds me of the after taste of lemon pie. I would describe the flavor as delicious, but not overpowering. The peppermint adds a dash of freshness, and leaves a lingering sweet flavor. This definitely has the potential for an all-day vape if you're a fan of lemon flavoring.
- Lemon 60%, Tart 15%, Peppermint 15%, Sweetness 10%
► Blueberry Grape
Blueberry Grape has a floral essence to it. I can never fully describe some fruits in the aspects of their candy form, but the aroma of this pod is best described as how it might smell if you were to walk into a room that had thousands of blueberries and grapes smashed together. This one has a bit more of a minty inhale and a more aromatic exhale.
- Blueberry 40%, Grape 35%, Peppermint 20%, Sweetness 5%
► Cherry Lemonade
The description of this pod can be simplified by saying "Cherry Gusher". Again, the presence of a peppermint is most noticeable on the inhale, leaving the exhale with a lingering sweetness.
- Cherry 70%, Lemonade 15%, Peppermint 10%, Sweetness 5%
► Rose Lychee
Like the Blueberry Grape, this pod also has a floral essence of watermelon & strawberries. The mint is not as pronounced as the other pods, and the sweetness is almost aroma-like.
- Rose 50%, Lychee 40%, Peppermint 5%, Sweetness 5%
► Jungle Juice
The best way I can describe this pod is a fruit punch with a strong pineapple accent. Does that make it a tropical fruit punch? This one has less of a minty inhale, and more of a sweet, fruity exhale.
- Pineapple 25%, Cherry 25%, Strawberry 20%, Apple 15%, Peppermint 5%, Sweetness 10%
The Battery:
At the very bottom of the front facing side (there's nothing else notable on the rest of the exterior other than the top and bottom), there's a small hole that serves as the LED. When taking a puff, there's a blue light that lights up. When plugging the device in to recharge, the blue LED lights up, and when the device is fully charged, the light turns off.
On the top of the battery, the two spring-loaded brass-plated connectors in the battery connect with the base of the pod to complete the circuit. There aren't any flashing lights when the pod is connected - you'll only be able to determine if the connection is made when you take a puff. I don't see any downside to this, as it helps to conserve the life of the small battery. There's also an auto-draw sensor consisting of 3 holes in the arrangement of a triangle.
On the bottom is where you'll find the airflow inlet and USB Type-C port. The airflow unaltered is a slightly looser MTL. If you were a previous smoker, it'd resemble that of an unpacked cigarette. If you're looking for an ultra-sensitive auto-draw and tighter suction, you can place your finger over this hole to create a tighter draw and higher sensitivity from the auto-draw. However, I've not extensively tested this, so I'm unsure how it effects the pod - the flavor however remains delicious. The Type-C port recharges an internal 450 mAh battery at 0.5A. With such a small battery, you can expect a full recharge in 15-20 min. How many puffs per battery discharge is hard to gauge, as I often vape in RDL and sometimes in MTL leading to drastically different puff times. The pod does not support pass-through vaping (vaping while it's recharging) however, it does pick up a USB Type-C QC cable when plugged in which makes this compatible with your android chargers.
It's good to see that companies are raising the height of the connector posts and auto-draw sensors from the bottom of the pod-seating base, so that if you do encounter a leak, it's not as easy to cause functionality issues.
My Conclusion:
If you've become accustomed to the flavor output of disposable vapes but are looking for a cheaper and/or more environmentally friendly solution, the Innokin Innobar C1 is a stellar choice. I still don't fully support disposable aspects of any vape products, but if this product can get you away from the stinkies, I consider it a win, and a lesser evil of a lesser evil. I've tried Elf Bars, Frio Bars, EpicMods, etc. and Innobar pods seem to have more of a smooth, rich flavor in them. I say this because I feel like many disposables are extremely and overly sweet - almost gaggy after you've been puffing on them for a while. The Innobar pods also come in lower nicotine concentrations than many of the 5%ers out there. Nicotine reduction is never a bad thing and if you live under TPD regulations, this product accommodates both.
No leaking from any of the pods except for the initial one in the package. I made it a point to use the pod after I wiped it down to see how much it leaked afterward, and there was no leaking. I've had this device laying on its side, upside right, upside down, etc. and no leaks of any kind.
As far as ease of use, this pretty much tops the charts. While light signals and blinks are nice to have, they can also be somewhat confusing. It really doesn't get any easier than this - charge the device, unwrap a pod, stick it in, and away you go.
The battery capacity is quite a bit on the smaller side at 450 mAh, but it also recharges extremely fast. Also being compatible with QC 3.0 Type-C charging cables is a huge plus, as not all rechargeable vapes are.
++ Pros ++
► No Leaks (other than the one pod in the wrapper)► Pods Contain 30% Water
► Extremely small/petite
► Pocket Friendly
► Great flavor output
► Auto-Draw
► Cheaper alternative to Disposables
► Fast Charging
► USB Type-C QC 3.0 Cable Compatible
► Reliable
► Excessively Easy to Use
► Comfortable Mouth Piece
► Battery Mod is Cheap to Replace
► Solidly Built for What It Is - Certainly Better Than Disposables
-- Cons --
► 450 mAh Battery+- Preferential Considerations -+
► Closed Pod System (needed because of Aquios E-juice)
► Auto-Draw Only (no button activation)
Rating:
9
(A great alternative to disposable vapes)
(size comparison to other recently released pods)
And yet another Innokin device to help transition you away from cigarettes. They come in all shapes and sizes, you just have to figure out which one works best for you.
I hope I've covered most of what you'd need to know about the Innokin Innobar C1 pod kit. If you have questions about it, feel free to ask below or PM me. Visit Innokin to check out the Innobar C1 or any of their other products, and hopefully they'll have them up for sale soon. Otherwise, you can find the Innobar C1 at other participating vendors. Stay tuned for my review on the Innokin CoolFire Z60 kit with their new Zlide Top tank. That's it, thanks for reading!
Happy vape hoarding!
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