VOOPOO ARGUS P1 POD KIT review by hittman

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    I know you won’t believe this but yes I’m back with another review for you. This time I will be attempting to do my best to provide a fair and honest review on the Voopoo Argus P1 Pod Kit that was sent to me by Voopoo. The Argus P1 is another pod device in a long line of pod kits from Voopoo. This time Voopoo has decided to use the somewhat popular square body design that we’ve seen used by other companies. The P1 has an internal 800mah battery with an output range of 5-20 watts depending on the resistance of the coil inside the pod used. One of the main features of the P1 is the PD fast charging. It can charge from 0-100% in about 18 minute and uses the Gene. AI 1.2 chipset. How nice is that? It also has adjustable airflow which is a plus in my book and uses the ITO Atomization Technology that we have seen from Voopoo before. The pods are compatible with the Argus Pod.
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    WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

    I wasn’t aware that there were two different versions until the P1 was actually released onto the Voopoo website. The kit I received was the standard set with the pods that you cannot change the coil on.





    1 x Argus P1 device

    1 x Argus Pod (Empty Cartridge)

    1 x ITO-M1 coil (0.7ohm)

    1 x ITO-M3 coils (1.2ohm)

    1 x Type-C USB Cable

    1 x Lanyard

    1 x User Manual

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    SPECIFICATIONS:

    • Material: Zinc Alloy + PC
    • Output Power: 5-20 watts
    • Output Voltage: 3.2-4.2V
    • Resistance range: .5-3.5 ohms
    • Battery Capacity: 800mah Built in Battery
    • Size: 74.6*46.7*17.4mm
    • Recommended E-Liquid: Nicotine<50mg

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    FEATURES:

    1. PD Fast Charging (18mins) : The PD fast charging speeds up to 18 minutes from 0 to 100%.

    2. Futuristic Mechanical Style: Designed in a futuristic mechanical style, the half metal and half transparent device demonstrates sturdy and sophisticated beauty. To create its natural delicate grip feeling, the body is designed in gentle angles. ARGUS P1’s 4 LED beams light on and off with soft and clear light.

    3. AI Output Adjustment:GENE. AI 1.2 Chip adjusts the matching powers by sensing each puff automatically. Meanwhile, the LED lights show real-time output power and battery life.

    4. ITO Atomization Technology Equipped with VOOPOO's ingenious ITO atomization technology, ARGUS P1 brings you a delightful MTL experience.

    5. Patented Leakage-Proof Design:Air-Tight Silicone Ring, Air-Tight Silicone Seal and 4-Hole Leakage-Proof Structure

    6. The cartridge is compatible with ARGUS POD

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    INITIAL THOUGHTS:

    The packaging for the Argus P1 is a little different than the normal two part box with an outer sleeve covering it. The packaging on this one has a pull tab that allows you to slide the inner box portion out of the box from the side. On the front is a nice color picture of the P1 with a very large warning below it. I’ve seen this type of large warning on another product before and am wondering if it has something to do with the regulations here in the U.S.. The back of the box has a list of the contents, two more warnings, a scratch off authenticity code, a bar code with the name of the color of device contained inside, and company information for Shenzhen Woody Vapes Technology(Voopoo).

    One side of the box has some QR codes that you can scan with your phone to find out more about the product while the other side has a list of some of the features of the Argus P1.

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    Once you pull the cardboard tab and slide the tray out of the box then there is a box on top that contains the accessories and has the Voopoo name printed on it. Underneath sits the very nice looking Argus P1 with a pod already installed. I received the gunmetal version for my review. Inside the accessory box there is a second pod, a USB-C charging cable, a lanyard, and the user manual. It’s refreshing to get a pod kit with a second pod/coil for a change. Many I’ve reviewed recently only contained one coil or pod.

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    What I’m going to call the front of the P1 has the Argus name stamped into the body with the lettering in gold and gold screws. It gives a really nice aesthetic in my opinion. In the picture on the left you can see a gold colored loop sticking up which is where you would attach the included lanyard if you choose to use it. There is a clear section on one end where you can see the Gene name and some of the electronics. When I received it there was a clear film over it to protect it during shipping. The main body of the P1 is made of zinc alloy while the clear section is made of PC.

    The back side has the Voopoo name in gold and you can see where the lanyard ring goes into the body through the clear section. You can also view more of the electronics through the clear portion.

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    One side of the P1 has a sliding airflow control that will allow you to go from very tight MTL to RDL. Below that is the USB-C fast charging port that will allow you to charge the 800mah battery from 0-100% in about 18 minutes. That’s two pluses in my book. Fast charging and adjustable airflow control. To me, adjustable airflow has become an important feature on a pod device. Some I’ve tried are a good fit for airflow but some are not so I think it’s always better to have an airflow adjustment built in like Voopoo has done here.

    It’s a little hard to see but the P1 has four indicator lights in the front clear section seen in the second picture below. I took a second picture while it was charging so you could see the bright indicator lights that show the power and battery level as well as the Gene name that can be seen below. The P1 is auto draw only with no buttons at all so it would be very difficult to get a shot of the lights while taking a puff. The battery level can be seen by removing and replacing the pod. The light indicators for the battery level are as follows.

    • One light = 1-25%
    • Two lights = 25-50%
    • Three lights = 51-75%
    • Four lights = 76-100%
    When charging the lights will flash in succession as the battery level increases and eventually all four lights will stay lit when it is fully charged. When in use there are a few other indications. The higher the output then the more lights will light. When the battery level is less than 25% the light will turn red. The safety indications are as follows.

    • Low battery: Indicator light flashes red 10 times
    • Short circuit: Indicator light flashes red 2 times
    • Time out: Indicator light flashes red 8 times
    • Temp High: Indicator light flashes red 15 times
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    The pod opening has two magnets that hold the pod in securely. There are also the usual two gold plated spring loaded contacts and a raised airflow intake opening. The pre-installed pod comes with a clear film over it to keep from accidental firing before it is filled with liquid.

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    The two pods included in the kit use the ITO technology and seem to be very leak resistant. I did see a very minute bit of condensation but not anything to worry about. The two pods included are rated at .7 ohms and 1.2 ohms. They are side fill pods with the standard rubber plug. It has an arrow on it indicating which side to pull up on and can be easily rotated for filling. I once again used a 50ml plastic bottle like I often do and was able to fill with no mess.

    It seems like most pods that use magnets have the magnets visible on the bottom of the pod but found it interesting that these pods do not have visible magnets but they are there because I stuck one to a piece of metal to check it. The mouthpiece is comfortable to use and I had no issue with it. The pods included in this kit are compatible with the Argus Pod.

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    FINAL THOUGHTS:

    Voopoo has been coming out with one pod or pod mod after the next recently and are doing a nice job of coming out with some quality products. I very much like the appearance of the Argus P1. The combination of zinc alloy and PC give it a somewhat futuristic mechanical design look. The addition of being able to fast charge and having adjustable airflow are two big selling features in my opinion. It is auto draw only with no buttons. I’ve been reviewing so many pod kits lately that I’ve become quite used to most being auto draw only. With a maximum output of 20 watts it does a nice job of powering the .7 and 1.2 ohm pods. However, looks and features aren’t everything. In the end, performance and longevity are what count.

    I started out by testing the P1 with the .7 ohm pod using a 70/30 RY4 Cream mix. I felt like the P1 gave a stronger hit and more vapor production than many other pod devices that I’ve tested in the past. I was very pleased running it about ¾ open on the airflow. I did notice a reduction in output and flavor once the battery level was down to one light but with a quick charge I was back up and running again. After about 5-6 fills of the pod I felt like it has lost its luster and flavor was not quite as good any more. The RY4 Cream recipe I was using is a bit sweet so that could have affected the longevity of the coil.

    Next I filled the 1.2 ohm pod with a Wild Melon mix that I’ve used on different devices. It was also mixed at 70/30. The flavor was decent but not as flavorful as the .7 ohm pod due to the higher resistance causing a lower output level. I ended up tightening up the airflow to about ¼ open which increased the temperature of the vapor and in turn increased the flavor some. If I was going to buy more pods then it would definitely be the .7 ohm ones.

    So, would I recommend the Voopoo Argus P1? I think I would. Voopoo has been doing a nice job on designing and building different pod devices. Depending on the type of liquid you use then results may vary on the life of the pods. I personally don’t care for lanyards but if you do then one is included with this one. I felt like the Argus P1 does what is promises to do and think that it is pretty well performing for a small type pod.

    I’d like to thank Voopoo and Nical for sending the Voopoo Argus P1 for this review. A big thanks to the readers for making it to the end again. I did write this review before the product was released so I hope I’ve done a well enough job of explaining it to you. Below is a link to the Voopoo website so you can see the P1 for yourself or any of the many products available from Voopoo.

    ARGUS P1-VOOPOO VAPE Spark Your Life

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    ''I know you won’t believe this but yes I’m back with another review for you.''

    This part right here made me chuckle,yeah buddy i feel the same exact way.
    Good review by the way :)
    Thank you. Yes, I’m quickly approaching burn out mode.
     
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