Hello again and welcome back for today' review of a couple of new devices that are upgrades from the original Voopoo Vinci and Vinci R. There are many upgrades and improvements on the new Vinci devices that the original seems primitive looking back on them now having used the Vinci X 2 and Vinci 2. In the review I'll cover the differences between both devices and look back on the originals to see how far the new models have evolved. I decided to combine both devices into 1 review because there are only a few differences between them. I was really excited to review the original Vinci and its little brother the Vinci R back in Oct and Dec of 2019 and the excitement continued for these new upgraded versions, so lets get things started with some information on both devices.
VINCI X 2 AND VINCI 2 COLORS
IN THE BOX
SPECIFICATIONS
LARGE 6.5ML POD
COMFORTABLE MOUTHPIECE
4 STRONG MAGNETS
COMPATIBLE WITH ALL PNP COILS
IMPROVED EXTERIOR FEEL AND NEW FEATURES
FULLY ADJUSTABLE AIRFLOW
REPLACEABLE SINGLE 18650 BATTERY
7 SAFTEY PROTECTIONS
GENE 2.0 CHIPSET
DUAL UI (CORE) AND (IRON)
VINCI 2
IN THE BOX
SPECIFICATIONS
COMPATIBLE WITH ALL PNP COILS ( EXCEPT VM5 AND VM6 )
LIGHTER THAN THE VINCI X2
1500 MAH BUILT IN BATTERY
AUTO AND MANUAL DRAW ACTIVATION
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Opening up both packages the color was what caught my eye first because it's almost like a 3D image on the back of the devices, I am very happy that Voopoo sent me the blue color version on both devices. The exterior uses a matt grey color that somehow reduces slippage in the hand and gives the device's a upscaled look, all corners are nicely rounded making them very comfortable to hold. All of the accessories ( type-c charge cord, 2 coils, and owners manual) are packaged in rectangle box.
Starting at the top is the 6.5ml clear pod that is used on both devices with 4 very strong magnets that connect the pod to the devices, I'm normally not a big fan of duckbill type mouthpieces but this mouthpiece tapers down in size and makes it comfortable to use.
Filling the pod is done by lifting the rubber plug that is located on the side of the pod at it's base and when connected sits inside the device unseen.
The fill port is very large and will accept any size bottle top with no problem, because it's large and has a oval shape plenty of air can escape when filling ensuring a mess free fill. A little flap that's part of the plug helps when opening.
The bottom of both devices have a piece of rubber surrounding the base that not only protects the device but also the surface of whatever the device is sitting on.
Both devices are very similar but have some major differences and one of them is that the Vinci 2 can be draw activated or fired manually with the press of a button or both depending on how you want it to function. The Vinci X 2 can only be fired with a button press and lacks the auto fire feature of the Vinci 2.
In the picture below both devices are laying down showing where the pod is connected and look similar but the Vinci 2 on the left has a small tube that is the auto draw air supply and the Vinci X2 on the right doesn't. You will also notice the 2 metal contacts on both devices are of different size because of the power output, the Vinci X 2 max power is 80w while the Vinci 2 max power is 50w.
In this picture the airflow selector lever on top that controls dual airflow can be seen, the selector functions great and gives a smooth airflow at any setting without any whistle or funny sound. The lever controls both airflow slots, whatever happens on one happens on the other side also. I wish that it didn't protrude out so far though.
The Vinci X 2 uses a single 18650 battery unlike it's sister, the battery door is located on the bottom of the X 2 and is slid outward to open, the door closes very securely with no movement. Battery polarity is marked with a minus symbol on the inside of the door, there are no markings for positive polarity inside the battery tube.
Both devices use a type- c charge port and charge at 2 amp, the charge ports are located in different parts of the devices, The Vinci X 2 is towards the bottom while the Vinci 2 is towards the top below one of the airflow slots.
Branding has been kept to a minimum having the Voopoo name and below it Gene on the colorful back of the devices and Vinci is engraved on one side only leaving a clean look.
VINCI 2
As I said before both devices have similarities but also very distinct differences that are positives to some and could be negatives to others but that's why Voopoo gave you a couple of choices depending on your vaping style.
The smaller Vinci 2 is a nice device for out and about for a few hours without worry of the device running out of power, If you vape in the lower watts spectrum and prefer a auto draw feature the Vinci 2 will be right in your wheelhouse.
Remember that it's battery capacity is 1500 mAH so that must be taken into consideration. Voopoo says that all PNP coils can be used in the Vinci 2 but that's not correct, all but the VM5 and VM6 coils can be used. The VM5 and VM6 coils require more wattage than the Vinci 2 can output. Using the other PNP coils the Vinci 2 performs great, my own personal opinion on all Voopoo PNP coils is that they are in the top 3 for drop in coils for flavor as well as vapor .
I am traditionally a button preference vaper because very few auto draw devices work well when I review them, I am happy to report that the auto draw feature on the Vinci 2 works very well and in testing never failed to fire or gave out midway through a vape as many others have done.
Weighing only 115g makes the Vinci 2 very portable and being smaller than it big brother but not by much, a difference of 1/2 inch is all that separates the two in height allows it to fit in a jeans pocket just fine, even in the width and depth department they are very close.
I think the Vinci 2 is more for the vaper that doesn't want to purchase batteries and likes there devices simple, heck there really is no menu to either devices other than locking them, changing displays, clearing the puff counter and switching modes from smart mode to RBA mode, the Vinci 2 has modes for the auto draw, button only draw, auto only draw or both activated together.
VINCI X 2
The Vinci X 2 is the big brother of the Vinci 2 because of size, weight, depth and using a single 18650 battery. The Vinci X 2 does not have the option of auto draw like the Vinci 2 does and is only button fired. With the 18650 power source more wattage can be used with the Vinci X 2, max power is 80w while in RBA mode. When in RBA mode both devices switch from yellow to blue color on the display. The choice of IRON or CORE display is also on the Vinci X 2 and are also found in the Drag series of devices.
On the Vinci X 2 you can use every PNP coil that's made, my personal favorite is the supplied VM6 that even though it's mesh you can get a very warm vape.
Other than battery differences, wattage outputs and size they are in fact the same except the Vinci 2 has the auto draw option.
VINCI X 2 ( IRON UI IN RBA MODE ) VINCI 2 ( CORE UI IN SMART MODE )
MENU
* 5 Presses of the fire button to turn on/off
* ( VINCI 2 ) 3 Presses of the fire button to toggle through draw modes
* Holding both up/down buttons simultaneously opens menu for power modes and UI themes
* Holding down the fire and minus button clears the puff counter
* Holding down the fire and plus button simultaneously locks/unlocks the entire device
PROS VINCI X 2
* Attractive
* Clear Pod
* Fully Adjustable Dual Airflow
* Replaceable 18650 Battery
* 6.5ml Pod Capacity
* Rounded Edges
* Instant Fire
* Gene 2.0 Chipset
* Type-C
* PNP Coils
* Dual UI Themes
* Smart Mode
* RBA Mode
* 2Amp Charging
* Strong Pod Magnets
* No Leaks
* Grippy Paint
* Comfortable Mouthpiece
* Bright Display
CONS VINCI X 2
* No Wattage Only Lock
* Airflow Control Lever Sticks Out To Much
PROS VINCI 2
* Everything In The Above Pros Of The Vinci X 2
CONS VINCI 2
* No Wattage Only Lock
* Airflow Control Lever Sticks Out To Much
FINAL IMPRESSION OF BOTH DEVICES
I know that the Vinci X 2 and Vinci 2 are supposed to be upgrades to the original very popular Vinci and Vinci R but with all the changes that have been made on these they really are 2 completely new devices.
The airflow on the originals only had 2 options where now both have fully adjustable dual airflow, the new Gene 2.0 chipset is so much more advanced than the first Gene chipset giving instant fire, 2 UI displays and a auto draw feature on the Vinci 2 that works very well.
Both devices are so easy to navigate that only a few button combinations are all the user needs to remember and using only wattage mode makes it that much simpler to use.
I am so happy that Voopoo decided to stay with the PNP coil line in these 2 new devices because like the old saying goes don't fix what's not broke. I absolutely love the PNP coil line for great flavor and plenty of vapor.
I have been using both devices for a little over 1 week and they have both performed flawlessly, even the past condensation build up problems seemed to have been improved because I have very little and sometimes none when I refill the pods.
Having only received the blue color I can't speak for the other colors but I will tell you that the blue colored one is almost like 3 D with color deepness. I don't know what was used in the surrounding matt finish but it seems to stick to the hand and not want to slip from it.
Voopoo knows from past requests to make their pods clear as these are, viewing juice levels in almost any light condition is easily done.
I loved the originals when they first came out in 2019 and now these new versions with great advancements really make the originals seem primitive.
Both devices have a place that only you can decide which one is best suited for your style of vaping. If you don't want to be bothered with changing batteries and like a auto draw and can get by with 1500 mAH then the Vinci 2 is right for you.
If you like more power than the Vinci 2 can provide and want longer battery life with replaceable 18650's and are a fire button lover then the Vinci X 2 is right for you. Either way you go either Vinci 2's are great devices in my opinion for the time I've used them.
I would like to thank Chloe and Voopoo for providing the Vinci X 2 and Vinci 2 for the purpose of this review and I hope the review helped anyone looking to purchase either of these new Vinci's devices.
BOTH DEVICES ARE WINNERS IN MY BOOK
THANK YOU ALL
BIGBOB2322
VINCI X 2 AND VINCI 2 COLORS
IN THE BOX
SPECIFICATIONS
LARGE 6.5ML POD
COMFORTABLE MOUTHPIECE
4 STRONG MAGNETS
COMPATIBLE WITH ALL PNP COILS
IMPROVED EXTERIOR FEEL AND NEW FEATURES
FULLY ADJUSTABLE AIRFLOW
REPLACEABLE SINGLE 18650 BATTERY
7 SAFTEY PROTECTIONS
GENE 2.0 CHIPSET
DUAL UI (CORE) AND (IRON)
VINCI 2
IN THE BOX
SPECIFICATIONS
COMPATIBLE WITH ALL PNP COILS ( EXCEPT VM5 AND VM6 )
LIGHTER THAN THE VINCI X2
1500 MAH BUILT IN BATTERY
AUTO AND MANUAL DRAW ACTIVATION
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Opening up both packages the color was what caught my eye first because it's almost like a 3D image on the back of the devices, I am very happy that Voopoo sent me the blue color version on both devices. The exterior uses a matt grey color that somehow reduces slippage in the hand and gives the device's a upscaled look, all corners are nicely rounded making them very comfortable to hold. All of the accessories ( type-c charge cord, 2 coils, and owners manual) are packaged in rectangle box.
Starting at the top is the 6.5ml clear pod that is used on both devices with 4 very strong magnets that connect the pod to the devices, I'm normally not a big fan of duckbill type mouthpieces but this mouthpiece tapers down in size and makes it comfortable to use.
Filling the pod is done by lifting the rubber plug that is located on the side of the pod at it's base and when connected sits inside the device unseen.
The fill port is very large and will accept any size bottle top with no problem, because it's large and has a oval shape plenty of air can escape when filling ensuring a mess free fill. A little flap that's part of the plug helps when opening.
The bottom of both devices have a piece of rubber surrounding the base that not only protects the device but also the surface of whatever the device is sitting on.
Both devices are very similar but have some major differences and one of them is that the Vinci 2 can be draw activated or fired manually with the press of a button or both depending on how you want it to function. The Vinci X 2 can only be fired with a button press and lacks the auto fire feature of the Vinci 2.
In the picture below both devices are laying down showing where the pod is connected and look similar but the Vinci 2 on the left has a small tube that is the auto draw air supply and the Vinci X2 on the right doesn't. You will also notice the 2 metal contacts on both devices are of different size because of the power output, the Vinci X 2 max power is 80w while the Vinci 2 max power is 50w.
In this picture the airflow selector lever on top that controls dual airflow can be seen, the selector functions great and gives a smooth airflow at any setting without any whistle or funny sound. The lever controls both airflow slots, whatever happens on one happens on the other side also. I wish that it didn't protrude out so far though.
The Vinci X 2 uses a single 18650 battery unlike it's sister, the battery door is located on the bottom of the X 2 and is slid outward to open, the door closes very securely with no movement. Battery polarity is marked with a minus symbol on the inside of the door, there are no markings for positive polarity inside the battery tube.
Both devices use a type- c charge port and charge at 2 amp, the charge ports are located in different parts of the devices, The Vinci X 2 is towards the bottom while the Vinci 2 is towards the top below one of the airflow slots.
Branding has been kept to a minimum having the Voopoo name and below it Gene on the colorful back of the devices and Vinci is engraved on one side only leaving a clean look.
VINCI 2
As I said before both devices have similarities but also very distinct differences that are positives to some and could be negatives to others but that's why Voopoo gave you a couple of choices depending on your vaping style.
The smaller Vinci 2 is a nice device for out and about for a few hours without worry of the device running out of power, If you vape in the lower watts spectrum and prefer a auto draw feature the Vinci 2 will be right in your wheelhouse.
Remember that it's battery capacity is 1500 mAH so that must be taken into consideration. Voopoo says that all PNP coils can be used in the Vinci 2 but that's not correct, all but the VM5 and VM6 coils can be used. The VM5 and VM6 coils require more wattage than the Vinci 2 can output. Using the other PNP coils the Vinci 2 performs great, my own personal opinion on all Voopoo PNP coils is that they are in the top 3 for drop in coils for flavor as well as vapor .
I am traditionally a button preference vaper because very few auto draw devices work well when I review them, I am happy to report that the auto draw feature on the Vinci 2 works very well and in testing never failed to fire or gave out midway through a vape as many others have done.
Weighing only 115g makes the Vinci 2 very portable and being smaller than it big brother but not by much, a difference of 1/2 inch is all that separates the two in height allows it to fit in a jeans pocket just fine, even in the width and depth department they are very close.
I think the Vinci 2 is more for the vaper that doesn't want to purchase batteries and likes there devices simple, heck there really is no menu to either devices other than locking them, changing displays, clearing the puff counter and switching modes from smart mode to RBA mode, the Vinci 2 has modes for the auto draw, button only draw, auto only draw or both activated together.
VINCI X 2
The Vinci X 2 is the big brother of the Vinci 2 because of size, weight, depth and using a single 18650 battery. The Vinci X 2 does not have the option of auto draw like the Vinci 2 does and is only button fired. With the 18650 power source more wattage can be used with the Vinci X 2, max power is 80w while in RBA mode. When in RBA mode both devices switch from yellow to blue color on the display. The choice of IRON or CORE display is also on the Vinci X 2 and are also found in the Drag series of devices.
On the Vinci X 2 you can use every PNP coil that's made, my personal favorite is the supplied VM6 that even though it's mesh you can get a very warm vape.
Other than battery differences, wattage outputs and size they are in fact the same except the Vinci 2 has the auto draw option.
VINCI X 2 ( IRON UI IN RBA MODE ) VINCI 2 ( CORE UI IN SMART MODE )
MENU
* 5 Presses of the fire button to turn on/off
* ( VINCI 2 ) 3 Presses of the fire button to toggle through draw modes
* Holding both up/down buttons simultaneously opens menu for power modes and UI themes
* Holding down the fire and minus button clears the puff counter
* Holding down the fire and plus button simultaneously locks/unlocks the entire device
PROS VINCI X 2
* Attractive
* Clear Pod
* Fully Adjustable Dual Airflow
* Replaceable 18650 Battery
* 6.5ml Pod Capacity
* Rounded Edges
* Instant Fire
* Gene 2.0 Chipset
* Type-C
* PNP Coils
* Dual UI Themes
* Smart Mode
* RBA Mode
* 2Amp Charging
* Strong Pod Magnets
* No Leaks
* Grippy Paint
* Comfortable Mouthpiece
* Bright Display
CONS VINCI X 2
* No Wattage Only Lock
* Airflow Control Lever Sticks Out To Much
PROS VINCI 2
* Everything In The Above Pros Of The Vinci X 2
CONS VINCI 2
* No Wattage Only Lock
* Airflow Control Lever Sticks Out To Much
FINAL IMPRESSION OF BOTH DEVICES
I know that the Vinci X 2 and Vinci 2 are supposed to be upgrades to the original very popular Vinci and Vinci R but with all the changes that have been made on these they really are 2 completely new devices.
The airflow on the originals only had 2 options where now both have fully adjustable dual airflow, the new Gene 2.0 chipset is so much more advanced than the first Gene chipset giving instant fire, 2 UI displays and a auto draw feature on the Vinci 2 that works very well.
Both devices are so easy to navigate that only a few button combinations are all the user needs to remember and using only wattage mode makes it that much simpler to use.
I am so happy that Voopoo decided to stay with the PNP coil line in these 2 new devices because like the old saying goes don't fix what's not broke. I absolutely love the PNP coil line for great flavor and plenty of vapor.
I have been using both devices for a little over 1 week and they have both performed flawlessly, even the past condensation build up problems seemed to have been improved because I have very little and sometimes none when I refill the pods.
Having only received the blue color I can't speak for the other colors but I will tell you that the blue colored one is almost like 3 D with color deepness. I don't know what was used in the surrounding matt finish but it seems to stick to the hand and not want to slip from it.
Voopoo knows from past requests to make their pods clear as these are, viewing juice levels in almost any light condition is easily done.
I loved the originals when they first came out in 2019 and now these new versions with great advancements really make the originals seem primitive.
Both devices have a place that only you can decide which one is best suited for your style of vaping. If you don't want to be bothered with changing batteries and like a auto draw and can get by with 1500 mAH then the Vinci 2 is right for you.
If you like more power than the Vinci 2 can provide and want longer battery life with replaceable 18650's and are a fire button lover then the Vinci X 2 is right for you. Either way you go either Vinci 2's are great devices in my opinion for the time I've used them.
I would like to thank Chloe and Voopoo for providing the Vinci X 2 and Vinci 2 for the purpose of this review and I hope the review helped anyone looking to purchase either of these new Vinci's devices.
BOTH DEVICES ARE WINNERS IN MY BOOK
THANK YOU ALL
BIGBOB2322
