Vapouround magazine ISSUE 20 | Page 170

REVIEWS REVIEW BY BENEDICT ‘NED’ JONES Device Specifications: Dimensions: 146mm x 47.8mm x 29.5mm Materials: Stainless steel, zinc alloy, glass Battery capacity: 2x external 18650 cells Charging: Micro-USB, 2.5A quick charge Display: 2” TFT colour screen Power output: 5-220W SKRR Tank Specifications: Dimensions: 59.9mm x 28.8mm Materials: Stainless steel, glass Capacity: 2ml (TPD), 5ml/8ml (larger glass sold separately) Previous Vaporesso releases such as the Revenger and Polar were by no means flimsy, but the Luxe is in a class of its own. The decision to use a stainless steel and zinc alloy frame was a great call and the result is a sturdy chassis that feels much more expensive than it really is, whilst ensuring that this kit will stand the test of time. A magnetised door conceals your battery tray and there’s no movement or play in it whatsoever. Aesthetically, understated curves paired with clean lines and a huge two-inch colour display again make the Luxe feel like a truly premium product. It also brings some functionality to the Luxe, making it very comfortable in the hand, whether you choose to fire the mod with your thumb or index finger. Vaporesso’s omni board chipset has been steadily improving over the last couple of years and the Luxe carries its latest iteration, Omni 4.2. Variable wattage, variable voltage, power curves, temperature control, TCR and even temperature control curves are present here, as they were in the Omni 4.0, but the chipset has clearly been fine-tuned even further. The menu system is intuitive and provides useful prompts when cycling through the screens. Power delivery is as smooth as it gets, with no perceivable delay or stutter. Temperature control is where I noticed the biggest improvement though. - Fantastic build quality/durability - 30-40W mesh coils - Very ergonomic - AS chipset In the past, hardcore TC users have always stuck to DNA, Sxmini or Dicodes chipsets for the best results. Whilst these chips are invariably expensive, many of the affordable, mainstream chips were simply unable to keep up, until now. The Omni 4.2 performs brilliantly in TC mode right out of the box. No fiddling with TCR required. This is something many TC users have been waiting on for a long time and Vaporesso are officially the first mid-priced manufacturer to crack the code. This is a big deal for enthusiasts. - When the internal cell dies, so does the mod The SKRR tank UNSCREW DRIP TIP ROTATE LID AND FILL THE E-JUICE 170 | VM20 This comes bundled with the Luxe kit and seemingly brings an end to Vaporesso’s Cascade tank range. It’s unassuming in the looks department, but it brings some innovation to the sub-tank arena in spite of this. I was quite sceptical of the “anti-leak” system found in the SKRR but I’m happy to report that it works a treat. Usually, if a sub-tank is left to sit for an extended period, e-liquid will inevitably begin to leak from the airflow system, flooding the coil in the process. This does not happen with the SKRR. When left to sit for several days, at worst I had a slightly over-saturated vape, which fixes itself after a puff or two. The supplied coils, of strip and mesh variety, both performed fantastically. A large pin installed in the centre of the coil does a great job of counteracting the turbulence and noise generally associated with mesh style coil heads. The SKRR tank is also compatible with all baby beast sized coils, which means you should always have an option, even if your retailer of choice doesn’t yet stock the SKRR coils. The Luxe kit is an absolute triumph for Vaporesso and other manufacturers should be taking note, because this is an exceptional bit of hardware.