Hi, today let's take a look at one of the latest offerings from VooPoo on the subject of Box mod Kit, this is the Argus GT 2.
In this Test I will examine each of the characteristics that distinguish it. I hope that by 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 see together the main characteristics indicated by the manufacturer:
• Stable output at maximum power of 200W
• IP68 Tri-Proof classification, Indestructible
• New Maat tank, new leak-proof experience
• GENE TT 2.0 Chip - Enter the age of intelligence
• 3A Fast Charging: Enjoy the happiness of full power
Enjoy the reading.
► VooPoo Argus GT 2 Kit; Package and content:
I don't know if this will be the final packaging, if this will be the "Premium" packaging version or if this is just the version sent to reviewers, however it is evident that VooPoo has taken special care in the design of this packaging. The aluminum case has a refined appearance and is precious and elegant to the eye. The external sleeve of ecological recyclable paper, shows on the front; The name of the kit, the stylized design of Argus GT 2 with Maat Tank and some main features.
On the back of the carton there are; packing list, warnings, various links to Shenzhen Woody Vapes Technology, sample color (Silver Gray), Batch number, scratch&check.
On the sides of the cardboard it appears; the wording "Sample" the wording "Argus" and the representation of all the various combinations of QR code that VooPoo makes available for checks and verifications.
The box (without external paper binding) shows these beautiful lettering in relief; "Solid And Compact", "ARGUS", "OUTDOOR", "To Create A Better Life Experience".
The lightweight aluminum box houses all the elements of the Kit carefully arranged on an internal tray made of plastic and black.
• 1 Device Argus GT II
• 1 New Maat Tank (6.5ml)
• 1 TPP-DM2 Coil of 0.2Ω Range 40-60W, Best 50-55W
• 1 TPP-DM3 Coil of 0.15Ω Range 80-100W, Best 85-95W
• 1 User Manual
• 1 Type-C charging cable
► VooPoo Argus GT 2 Kit; Technical data:
• IP68 Tri-Proof classification
• Size: 142.8 * 54 * 29mm
• Battery: 18650 * 2 (not included)
• Maximum output voltage: 12V
• Power range: 5-200W
• Charging voltage: 5V / 3A
• Supported resistance range: 0.05-3.0Ω
• Time-Out Protection
• Short Circuit Protection
• Low Battery Protection
• Overload Protection
• Overheating protection
• Output Overcurrent Protection
• Reverse Battery Protection
• Tank capacity: 6.5ml (2ml TPD Edition)
► VooPoo Argus GT 2 Kit; Available colours:
• Silver Gray
• Graphite
• Carbon Fiber
• Lime Green
• Dark Blue
► VooPoo Argus GT 2 Kit; First impressions:
To get to know this new Kit better, the first thing that came to my mind was to compare it directly with the version of the original 2020 Argus Kit, this to try to illustrate what the evolution of the product has been in these two years.
The first evidence is the presence of a new vaporizer, an evolution of the previous Maat Tank. The new Maat Tank is entirely made of metal and houses the latest type of TPP Coil intended for DL / RDL use. The 2020 Argus Mod was joined by a cheaper PCTG Pod / Tank paired with the popular PnP coil platform. The New Maat Tank therefore introduces substantial improvements in relation to its more professional structure thanks also to the coils (TPP) which are even more performing and durable. So as far as tanks with pre-assembled heads are concerned, these changes place New Maat Tank undoubtedly among the best and most sought-after creations available on the market today.
After two years, the Mod Argus 2 also changes its appearance in a radical way. Basically we find inside a new gene.Chip TT 2.0 which is able to manage a higher maximum power, in fact the power increase is 40W, from 160 to 200W. New chip offers the possibility of adjusting the Time Out from 10s to 20s and the possibility of intervening By adjusting the brightness level of the Display, there are also three memories for use in TC and the new TURBO mode with even more aggressive power delivery.
Compared to the original Argus Mod this new realization of Argus 2022 earns the IP68 Tri-Proof classification (Shock-Proof, Dust-Proof, Waterproof) with the implications that follow from this choice, the weight and final dimensions of the Mod grow slightly and naturally . However, the rationalized design of Argus GT 2 with soft curves and well connected to each other, does not make us regret too much the excellent qualities of portability and manageability of the previous Argus 2020. Furthermore, compared to the past, the new IP68 classification, the valuable decorations, and the best materials used, are all characteristics that further enhance Argus GT 2 Mod.
► VooPoo Argus GT 2 Mod; Side panels:
I received the Silver Gray version of the kit from VooPoo for this test. In the side view of this Mod you can see two French screws on each side, the screws have the task of fixing the sturdy and protective metal mask to the frame. This solid structure is hermetically connected to the front of the Mod and to the decorative leather insert that also covers the rear handle. The laser-marked writings "Designed By VooPoo Made In China" and "Gene Chip Inside" are shown vertically one on each side in a discretionary way and with minimal visual impact. The chromed parts are present along the entire profile of the Mod, the chromium plating is very beautiful and shiny but it turns out to be a real magnet for fingerprints, in particular on the side panels where there are small writings.
► VooPoo Argus GT 2 Mod; Front and back view:
At the top the fire button is protruding enough and is easily accessible by the fingers, it is not very silent and wobbles a little, but this does not bother me. The color display below has a size of 0.96 "and clearly shows all the information useful for vaping; selected power, running mode, level and percentage of charge of the two 18650 cells, Puff counter, Coil impedance, Volt, and duration of the last Puff. Below the screen appear the two adjustment buttons "+" and "-" these are more fixed and less dancing than the Fire button, the adjustment buttons are equally protruding and easily reachable by the fingers. There is a switch to quickly lock / unlock the Mod without having to resort to the usual combination with simultaneous pressing of the adjustment keys "+" and "-". Undoubtedly this total locking solution is appreciable when you quickly put the Mod in your pocket and without having to turn it off with the five clicks. However, I think it is preferable to also have the classic system for locking the adjustment keys (not present), because it prevents the user during the vape from inadvertently raising or lowering the selected power.
I have a weakness for the decoration that extends from the side panels to the grip side of Argus GT-2, the leather gives a "warm" tactile perception, soft and velvety, and the visual appearance of the Fonts used for branding is pleasant and highlights the name of this Mod.
► VooPoo Argus GT 2 Mod; Top and bottom view:
The upper base of Argus GT 2 seems to "float" on a soft cushion which is nothing more than an insulating rubber gasket that aesthetically blends well with the body of the Mod and the base. The maximum usable diameter to accommodate atomizers without external protrusions from the Mod is 29mm. The 510 thread contains a floating type / gold plated pin. But the real novelty is represented by the sliding cap that protects the USB-C 5V-3A fast charging socket from infiltrations.
The lower base as well as the upper one is wrapped with the same type of rubber insulating gasket. The base shows on the bottom; the "C E" mark and the disposal logo. On the side there is a slider button for accessing the compartment / batteries, I assume that this sliding button also functions as a safety vent for the two 18650 cells. The door appears easy to access, rather solid and free of abnormal movements, it contains the indications for inserting the cells. The indications for inserting the accumulators are directly obtained and clearly visible above the contact polarity.
► VooPoo Maat Tank 2022:
The introduction of TPP coils for this vaporizer is not the only novelty, in fact the evolution of this Tank has seen several interventions aimed at improving its performance and ease of use compared to the progenitor. The New Maat Tank design is particularly pleasant and innovative; the lower part has a diameter of 25mm to connect perfectly and without protrusions with respect to the upper metal base of the Argus GT 2 Mod which, compared to the battery body, falls slightly. The part of Maat Tank that incorporates the AFC control is of a new design and has a much larger diameter (about 28mm), in order to adequately connect to the large convex glass. The convex glass allows an e-liquid capacity in keeping with the high performance of a tank designed for RDL / DL use like this one. The Top-Cap maintains the same design and the same diameter as the AFC ring. To refill the New Maat Tank with e-liquid, a 1/4 turn of the Top-Cap is sufficient and through two slots protected by as many silicone gaskets it is possible to insert up to 6.5ml of e-liquid.
► VooPoo Maat Tank 2022; Exploded view:
Maat Tank is basically composed of 5 separable elements that allow easy cleaning operations. The Top cap can accommodate any 810 type drip-tip, however I never thought about replacing the original Drip-Tip as it looks really well done to me. The original 810 drip-tip is equipped with two sealing o'ring and a heat sink at its base, overall I like the shape and size, moreover it is very functional. The coils are inserted under pressure from below and absorb e-liquid through the large slits made on the one-piece central structure of Maat Tank. The thread connecting the Tank with the Mod contains an isolated pin, gold-plated and not very protruding, the pin transfers energy to three gold-plated contacts inside the AFC Base. These three contacts in turn transfer the electrical impulses coming from the Mod to the TPP Coil.
► VooPoo Maat Tank; AFC:
The air flow is managed by a new Bottom AFC adjustment system and is adjusted by means of two sturdy metal fins present on two fake slots inside the large knurls of Maat Tank. By means of these fins it is possible to adjust two enormous opposing slots for the flow of air towards the TPP Coil without having to turn any ring, as is usually the case on tanks of this type. At the maximum opening of the AFC a very high air flow is obtained, however this AFC system can manage very well even a rather narrow type of Puff and more charged than Hit (for those who want it). The suction noise of the new Maat Tank is always civilized and contained with both the coils supplied and with all the different selectable degrees of opening of the AFC.
► VooPoo; TPP Coil:
Both TPP Coils present in the Argus GT 2 Kit exploit the "Mesh" technology and are equipped with large windows for optimal liquid absorption, in the photo below you can see the range of TPP coils available in the VooPoo catalog.
• Coil TPP-DM3, 0.15Ω 80-100W:
With Smart mode this coil is activated at 65W, activation is very fast and as soon as you start to vape you immediately begin to perceive a remarkable and impressive load of aroma and steam. My red fruit liquid with the Maat Tank and with this coil has become excellent, at the highest levels of what I have tested so far on a pulmonary DL tank with pre-made heads coil. My ideal setting is with AFC maximum aperture and 80W of power selected.
• Coil TPP-DM2, 0.2Ω 40-60W:
With Smart mode this coil is activated at 50w, compared to the previous one the aromatic yield is just as excellent, it allows to use less battery energy, with a consequent life of the cells much higher than the use of the 0.15Ω TPP-DM3. With AFC aperture at about 50% and with a selected power of 55W I found my weak point with this Coil.
To make the most of both these Super-coils, I would advise you to stick to the wattages indicated by VooPoo or to use SMART mode to avoid mistakes. The TPP Coils offer a very greasy and moist type of Puff, remember that vaping at too low wattages you run the risk that the coils do not vaporize the liquid in the correct way, creating a supercharging effect.
In principle, I find the TPP Coils better than the previous excellent PnPs. The TPP Coils on this massive NEW Maat Tank offer greater performance but also greater durability, the large breathability holes ensure a very constant supply to the cotton. The Tank dissipates and disposes of heat well. You just have to enjoy your liquids to the full.
► VooPoo Argus GT 2; Operation Guide:
• Turn the device on / off: Press the power button five times quickly.
• Quick Start Lock: Move the lock switch right / left to enable / disable the lock function, the display will indicate the lock / unlock status. Enabling the lock function will invalidate other adjustment operations except turning the power on and off.
• Setting interface: Press "+" and "-" keys simultaneously to enter the setting interface. Use the "+" and "-" keys to select the setting options, and press the power button to confirm.
• Multi-Operation mode settings: After entering the setting interface, select the "Mode" option, and select the mode of
operation of the device in the sub-interface.
• SMART: This mode of use is able to automatically set the best power for the Coil and prevent the Coil from burning due to an excessive power setting.
• RBA: User defined power adjustable from 5W to 200W
• TURBO: More in line with the habits of the most avid vaper's, with power defined by users and adjustable from 5W to 200W.
• TC: Supports three types of wire: Ni, Ti, SS, the temperature is adjustable between 200-600 ° F and between 100-315 ° C
• M1, M2, M3: Press the power button and the "+" button at the same time to save the current heating wire material, power and temperature. Press the power button 3 times, the power will flash, then press the "+" 0 "-" buttons to adjust the power from 5W to 80W.
• Clear Puff: Enter settings, select "PUFF = 0" to reset the counter press Fire.
• Charging: Supports charging with 5V / 3A. It is recommended to use the cable provided by VOOPOO to charge the device.
• GENE CHIP: Displays the corresponding graph by simulating the amount of steam for each shot.
•• Firmware Update: Consumers have access to update the latest software version on the official VooPoo website (www.voopoo.com). The operation requires the specific USB Type-C cable supplied with the product to connect to the computer. For the FW update operation, always insert fully charged cells.
••• Note: The first samples supplied to the reviewers have a fixed Time-out (15s), the Standard versions regularly on sale will instead have the Time-out adjustable from 10 to 20s. The screen brightness of the sample versions also cannot be changed. While the standard version can be adjusted on a scale from 1 to 100.
* Updated firmware for samples (to adjust time-out and brightness) will be online at the end of April. This is for completeness of information.
► VooPoo Argus GT 2 Kit; Final conclusions:
Indeed as in the promotional slogan, the new ARGUS GT-II Kit breaks mediocrity without compromise, embracing the real needs of pure cloud hunters. Real credit must be given to the New Maat Tank and TPP Coils, I read somewhere that 1,257 design attempts would be made to obtain an AFC system with precise adjustments and capable of increasing the maximum airflow by 60%, with the best possible channeling towards the Coil. The design study also concerned the drainage of any e-liquid leaks not through the AFC slots but for a planned containment inside the cup. This is to avoid the user from getting dirty during use, even with various vape angles. Furthermore, the conformation and position of the POGO PINs would be calculated to minimize the electrical dispersion between Mod and Tank.
The captivating style of ARGUS GT II Mod made of leather and metal with luxurious decoration, also implements the IP68 rating. The ARGUS GT II designers focused on structural development by selecting a high strength double layer metal shell. After thousands of tests they would have achieved their intended purpose which was to create a robust device with multiple safety protections; waterproof, dustproof, antifreeze and anti-collision, to better face all environments and the most extreme conditions of use.
Argus GT II's upgraded GENE TT 2.0 chipset promises stable output up to max power of 200W and supports smart, RBA, TURBO and TC modes. The Smart mode we all know how useful it can be in case of distractions, the RBA mode supports the user in customizing the preferred power between 5 and 200w, the triple memory mode for TC can record the previously set values and the new TURBO function, is the mode that can maximize the release of vapor by the TPP-Coils with the greatest possible aroma load, certainly the latter is the choice most in line with the vaping habits of DL users.
ARGUS GT II is also equipped with a 3A type C fast charging interface hidden and protected from various infiltrations. The Chip can dynamically balance the charge of both 18650 battery, keeping a safe and stable current in the device. The charging speed is 30% higher, significantly reducing waiting times and extending the time dedicated to vaping.
Many of the features of VooPoo Argus GT 2 Kit are probably not interesting for those looking for maximum handling or using the Mod with MTL tank in a comfortable work environment away from dangers or bad weather. However, thanks to the careful study of arched and soft shapes and a fairly low overall weight, Argus GT 2 Kit does not scare even the most slender and puny of vaper's. Those who have never tried the DL vape and want to try to immerse themselves in a way made of dense clouds and heavenly flavors, could really be favorably impressed by the performance achieved by this type of Tank RDL / DL with pre-packaged heads, therefore simple and suitable for everyone .
• Thanks to VooPoo for sending me the sample for review.
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