AMAND By Benedict Jones
Specifi cations:
- Construction: Polycarbonate, stainless steel - Weight: 88g
- Dimensions: 125mm*44mm*30mm (height includes Nunu tank)
- Battery capacity: 1x 21700/20700/18650 external cell
- Power output: 7W-100W - Charging: Micro-USB
Sikary is best known for its frequently co-opted disposable Nunu
tank. Since the Nunu’s development, Sikary’s offerings have been
eclectic, from unusual pod systems to old school pipe-style starter
kits. The Amand is its fi rst fully-featured box mod in some time.
Construction, fi t and fi nish are all impressive. Save for the stainless
steel 510 connection and a few screws, this is an all-polycarbonate
device. Though very lightweight, the Amand feels solid in the hand
and tolerances are on-point, with a sturdy battery door that snaps
into place nicely with no play. The buttons are also nicely done, with a
pleasing tactile click and no rattle.
I’m a big fan of the ergonomics here, too. The curved design on the
front and back panels make it rather comfortable in the hand and
when combined with the 88g weight, it makes for a great “out and
about” device for when you want the functionality of a box mod
without carrying a slab of zinc alloy around.
The chipset allows for wattage output, temperature control, TCR and
power curve settings. This is more functionality than I would expect
from a device at this price point. Advanced settings are accessed
with three clicks of the fi re button and the menu system is basic but
intuitive.
I found the pre-confi gured TC settings to be quite conservative, but
tinkerers can play around with TCR settings if they so desire. I doubt
most people looking for a device like this are too concerned with
temperature control performance.
The power curve settings are quite comprehensive and allow for
a great degree of control over how the device performs, which is
particularly useful for users who enjoy exotic builds in their atomisers.
The Amand allows for 21700, 20700 and 18650 cells to be used. I
found battery effi ciency to be good, with a 4000mAh 21700 cell
PROS
- Lightweight construction
- 21700 compatible
- Good ergonomics
easily lasting a full day’s vaping at 45W on single coil atomisers, or
almost three days’ use at 15W on MTL atomisers. With up to 100W
of output available for the 21700 and 20700 cell settings, you can
certainly push the mod harder with a large dual coil atomiser but run
time will of course suffer.
My only real issue with the device is the ring of coloured LEDs that
runs around the 510 connection. They activate whenever you fi re
the mod and you can’t turn them off completely. I hope Sikary can
address this with a future fi rmware update.
The Sikary Amand is a solid single 21700 mod that feels great in the
hand and performs nicely for an affordable price point. If there was a
way to disable those LEDs, this would be a near-perfect beater mod
for those who need something lightweight and powerful.
CONS
- LED ring cannot be disabled
- Polycarbonate construction will
not be for everyone
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