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TEROS ONE By Benedict Jones
Specifi cations:
- Dimensions: 80mm*29.5mm*15mm
- Battery capacity: 650mAh - E-liquid capacity: 2ml
- Weight: 64.5g - Charging: USB-C
- Power output: Three levels, variable output.
Hardware veterans Joyetech are one of the biggest names in the
starter kit market, having already produced a number of pod devices
in the last 18 months. The Teros One is their latest offering, but does
it stand out in this increasingly saturated space?
Construction fi t and fi nish of the Teros One are outstanding for such
an affordable device. Although light at 64.5g, the metal and glass
build of the chassis feels notably more premium than most pod
systems. Tolerances are tight here, with minimal seams and a strong
magnetised pod connection towards the top of the device. The USB-C
charging port at the bottom of the chassis is embedded properly
and feels as though it will stand up to extended use. The high gloss
fi nish and fractal design may not be to everyone’s taste, but it is well-
executed and gives the Teros One an interesting aesthetic.
User experience is simple. A single button powers the device on/off
and cycles through three variable power settings. The LED embedded
into the button also provides three levels of battery feedback. The
disposable mesh pods incorporate the same valve re-fi ll system fi rst
introduced by Vaporesso. This is one of the most convenient designs
on the market, allowing for mess-free re-fi lling whilst eliminating
leakage.
As standard, Joyetech supply the Teros One with a single 0.5Ohm
mesh pod. This is my fi rst gripe with the kit, as a bare minimum
of two pods should be supplied with any starter system like this.
The mesh pod lists a recommended wattage of 9W-13W. Though
Joyetech do not specifi cally state the three power output levels of
the device, it is safe to assume that they correspond to these wattage
recommendations.
The 0.5Ohm mesh pod provides either a loose MTL draw, or restricted
direct lung draw, depending on your method of inhalation. I found
flavour output and vape quality to be best at the highest power
output setting, where vapour is warm and saturated. Those who
prefer a cooler vape can choose the medium or low settings, though
I did fi nd flavour to be diminished in this case. At the highest setting,
flavour output is among the top performers in the pod market, though
PROS CONS
- Warm, saturated vape - No true MTL option
- Great build quality
- Quick charging time
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not head and shoulders above others in its class. I was able to run
20ml of moderately sweet e-liquid through the mesh pod before its
performance signifi cantly declined, which is well within acceptable
bounds.
Though the 0.5Ohm pods provide great vape quality, I would still
like to see some higher resistance options made available for the
Teros One, with a smaller inner diameter. This would result in a true
MTL experience that is often preferred by new users and suits high
nicotine strength e-liquids.
The 650mAh internal cell performs exactly as I would expect
considering the power output of the device. When fi lled with 20mg/
ml nicotine salt e-liquid, I was able to get just shy of a full day’s vaping
on a charge. The USB-C quick charging allows the Teros One to
charge from flat to full in approximately 30 minutes, which minimises
down time and mitigates any concerns I would usually have about
the device not lasting a full day.
In summary, the Teros One is a polished pod system that should be
ideal for those who enjoy a loose MTL or restricted direct lung vape at
low wattages. For me, this device shines with high nicotine strength
e-liquids, as this maximises the run time of the internal 650mAh cell,
so low nicotine users should keep that in mind. An extra pod provided
with the kit, as well as the option for a true MTL experience would
make for an even more compelling package and Joyetech should
consider this for future batches.
- Only one pod included with kit