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VAPEFLY GUNGNIR By Benedict Jones
Mod Specifi cations:
- Dimensions: 54.3mm*34.8mm*24.75mm - Power output: 5W-30W
- Battery capacity: 950mAh internal cell - Charging: 1A Micro-USB
Tank specifi cations:
- Dimensions: 46.4mm*19mm (height including drip tip) - E-liquid capacity: 2ml
Vapefly are relative newcomers to the hardware market but have
already built a substantial following with a range of products that
cater to vapers of all experience levels. The Gungnir is their latest
starter kit, so is it a worthy addition to the catalogue?
Construction, fi t and fi nish of the Gungnir are great for a mod of this
type. Vapefly claim that the Gungnir is water and shock resistant and
the rubberised polycarbonate shell certainly feels robust. Although
this is a tiny, affordable mod, it is built nicely and will stand up to the
occasional drop without issue. It’s not quite as sturdy as something
like the Geekvape Aegis but it’s certainly more durable than the
vast majority of stealth systems. The Micro-USB charging port is
concealed by a substantial rubber seal and this does a good job of
protecting it from wear and tear.
This is a rather basic mod that offers wattage and bypass modes
only. Three clicks of the fi re button brings up the menu where you can
toggle between the two modes, though most users will likely stick to
wattage. Though simplistic, it is nice to have variable power output
on a device that’s as small as most pod systems and AIOs. The 0.42
inch OLED display is small but quite readable, with readouts for
power, remaining battery life and the resistance of your atomiser. It’s
a tall order to expect more functionality from a device of this size and
I’ve had no issues with basic performance during my testing, when
pairing the mod with a variety of MTL atomisers.
The Gungnir is bundled with the Galaxies MTL stock coil tank and
I feel that this is an atomiser which has flown under the radar of
many vapers. It’s a very simple design, incorporating top fi ll and a
range of MTL airflow options that leave quite a few competitors in
the dust. You can choose from one of fi ve individual inlets, or open as
many as you wish at once, depending on your preferred draw. At the
tightest setting, this is a traditional MTL draw that many atomisers
fail to provide these days and even when fully open, you can expect a
moderate MTL experience that’s more akin to a modern pod system.
The Galaxies tank is smooth and quiet on any of these settings,
which is fantastic.
The kit is bundled with two replacement coils. The fi rst is a 0.8Ohm
PROS
- Build quality
- Flavoursome coils
- Ease of use
138 VAPER EXPO
CONS
- None
mesh head, rated for 13W-17W. I personally enjoyed it most at
15W, with the third largest airflow setting but really it performs
fantastically at any of the recommended wattages or airflow settings,
with punchy flavour and a pleasant throat hit. This makes it a cut
above most stock MTL coils and other manufacturers should take
note. Longevity was good but not outstanding here and I was able to
run 20mls of moderately sweet e-liquid through the mesh coil before
it deteriorated signifi cantly.
The second coil is a 1.2Ohm round wire build rated for 9W-12W.
It provides a very similar vape experience to the mesh coil, with
marginally less poppy flavour, though it makes up for this with less
power and e-liquid consumption. I found the longevity to be just
about the same as the mesh coil, so there’s no clear winner and I
think it’s really down to personal preference.
The 950mAh internal cell of the Gungnir performs well and is a
sensible pairing for the Galaxies tank. Using the mesh coil at 15W,
fi lled with 20mg/ml nicotine salt e-liquid, I found the device to last just
shy of a full day’s vaping on one charge. The battery life is extended
slightly by using the round wire coil at 12W, where I was
consistently able to get a full day’s
use before depleting the battery.
The device charges from flat to
full in approximately one hour,
which is well within acceptable
limits. In summary, the Vapefly
Gungnir is a fantastic miniature
kit. It’s a great option for fi rst
time vapers due to its simplicity
but I can also see it appealing
to veterans who are looking for
a stealthy stock coil MTL
experience that doesn’t
compromise on flavour.