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AEGIS X By Benedict Jones
Specifi cations:
- Dimensions: 90mm*56.1mm*31.3mm
- Battery capacity: 2x external 18650 cells
- Charging: 2A Micro-USB quick charging
- Power output: 5W-200W
Some mods become so popular that they create a wave of copycat
devices. The original Geekvape Aegis and Aegis Legend are prime
examples of this and opened the floodgates for other manufacturers
to release “indestructible” hardware. Approximately one year on from
the release of the Aegis Legend, comes Geekvape’s newest full-sized
Aegis.
Construction, fi t and fi nish of the Aegis X are outstanding. Anything
less would be disappointing, since the success of this series of mods
is almost entirely due to their rugged build and IP67 water resistant
rating. This is by no means the smallest dual 18650 mod and it’s
certainly not the lightest but it makes up for this with construction that
makes you feel confi dent in the longevity of the device. Tolerances
are spot on, with no visible gaps in the seams, rattle-free buttons and
a very sturdy battery door. Despite being large for a dual cell device,
the Aegis X feels a touch slimmer in the hand when compared with its
predecessor, making for a more ergonomic device.
The user experience on offer here is intuitive but feature rich. Three
clicks of the fi re button take you into the menu where you can adjust a
variety of settings, including preheat functions, temperature control,
power and temperature curves and memory banks. Holding the + and
– buttons when in the menu takes you to the UI control centre, where
you can choose from a number of themes and colour settings, along
with Geekvape’s ABB balanced charging feature.
The bright 2.4” OLED display makes all of this less confusing for
new users and is a great quality-of-life feature for those with poor
eyesight. In fact, of the many mods I’ve used over the years, this
has to be the clearest and most user-friendly display. Some people
were concerned that this screen would be a weak point in terms of
durability but I’ve had no issues with it during my stress tests, since
it’s covered with a thick protective shell. This layer has stood up to
PROS
- Great build quality
- Responsive chip
- Large, clear screen
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CONS
- Battery door can be fi ddly
at fi rst
multiple shoulder-height drops over concrete, with nothing more than
a few scratches to show for it, so I am confi dent that this device will
be every bit as durable as the Aegis Legend.
In terms of performance, the Aegis X is a joy to use. The original
AS chip was no slouch but the all new AS 2.0 is a step up. Power
delivery is snappy and very aggressive if set to the powerful preheat.
Temperature control appears to be unchanged from the original AS
chip, which is fi ne since this is one of the best out-of-the-box TC
experiences at this price point. Despite the huge display, battery life is
good for a dual 18650 device and I was easily able to get a full day’s
vaping at 70W from one fully-charged pair of cells. The ABB balanced
charging appears to work as advertised, with both cells reading
the same voltage on an external charger after use but I would still
recommend always charging cells externally as best practice.
In summary, the Aegis X is an iterative upgrade of the Legend, which
was one of the best mods of last year. The X brings that same build
quality and pairs it with a more responsive chip and stunning screen.
This is a fantastic option for vapers who need a device that can
withstand an unreasonable amount of abuse.