REVIEW BY BENEDICT ‘NED’ JONES
WYE 2 Specifications:
Dimensions: 86mm x 56mm x 30mm
Construction: Polycarbonate + ABS
Weight: 72g
Power Output: 7-215W
Temperature Control Range: 200-600F
Battery Capacity: 2 x External 18650 cells
Resin Tank Specifications:
Construction: Resin + Stainless Steel
Capacity: 2ml
– Extremely lightweight
– Simple menu
– Good tolerances
– Below average coil longevity
– Relatively large for a dual 18650 mod
At the end of 2017, Teslacigs released the WYE, which couldn’t be more of
a departure from other Teslacigs offerings, with its super lightweight ABS
construction and utilitarian styling. This device quickly gained traction as a
portable workhorse mod and seemed to only become more popular throughout
2018. A sequel is the natural result of this, and so now we find ourselves with
the WYE 2. It’s got big shoes to fill, so how does it fare?
The WYE 2 is made from polycarbonate and ABS, just like its predecessor.
This is going to be a divisive choice. Tolerances are tight and there’s no complaints
from me in the construction department, but inevitably some vapers are simply
not going to be keen on a mod that is mostly made out of plastic. Fans of the
original WYE will be pleased to hear that the new version is still extremely
lightweight. This makes the device very unobtrusive when carried in a large
pocket or bag.
Aside from the material choices, the WYE 2 is totally different to the original
model. They’ve ditched the Minikin 2 style shape for a more unique form factor.
This bears some resemblance to the XT220’s computer aesthetic, with a few
more edges thrown in for good measure. I will admit that upon first glance
the WYE 2 doesn’t look particularly comfortable to hold, but even with my tiny
hands, I found the device to have decent, if not the best, ergonomics. The
edges give your hands something to grip, and the fire button is placed nicely,
allowing for intuitive thumb or index finger firing.
We’ve seen this chipset before in Teslacig mods, and it’s every bit as solid as
you would expect. The board allows for variable wattage, temperature control
on a variety of materials and TCR too. It’s not the most comprehensive list of
settings, but the menu system is extremely simple and should cover all of the
bases that most vapers require. The temperature control settings are slightly
conservative, so you will need to bump the temperature up compared to higher
end chips. This isn’t a huge issue, unless you are a hardcore TC user, in which
case, DNA or SXmini devices will be more suitable.
The bundled Resin tank is mostly an aesthetic overhaul of Teslacig’s Tallica. It
uses the same press fit mesh coils, which are very user friendly when it comes
to installation, and I had no connectivity issues. The top-fill feature is basic
but very functional, and the airflow control ring has good tolerances, whilst
offering a generous range of settings. The mesh coils themselves seem to
have improved. At 75W, with the airflow closed to approximately two-thirds of
the way open, flavour and vapour production is great. Coil longevity is slightly
below average. I was able to run approximately 60mls of standard testing
e-liquid through each coil before needing to switch it out.
The WYE 2 kit is a solid and affordable option for vapers who are looking for
a lightweight setup.
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