REVIEWS
SPECIFICATIONS :
Dimensions : 89 * 47 * 38mm Wattage Range : 1-200W Battery : 2 x 18650 ( not included ) Display : 0.96 ” TFT colour screen Charging : USB Type C 2A
ASPIRE RHEA Words : Peach Atkinson
Since its inception , Aspire has continued to release consistently highquality devices . These range from simple pen types , all the way up to mods such as the 200W Rhea , of which I am reviewing today . The Rhea , a chunky and robust-looking mod , has an industrial feel to it . The colour is mainly matte black , with rubberised edges and faux suede leather accents on the sides and to the rear . Bearing this in mind , Aspire has intended to create a shock-proof exterior to withstand even the clumsiest of folk . Batteries are inserted into the base of the mod , with a lockable hinged door that also indicates the correct orientation of the battery cells . The front of this mod features a discreet , yet durable , fire button , a ‘ -’ and ‘+’ button and a button labelled ‘ M ’ for Mode . The full-colour TFT screen measures 0.96 ” and I found that the clarity of numbers , letters and symbols were surprisingly crisp and easy to read – even without my glasses ! The screen displays a collection of information including vaping stats , a puff counter and a dual battery indicator . Below the buttons and screen , there is a USB Type C port , designed to support super-fast 2A charging , although I always suggest charging batteries externally where possible . The user interface is what you ’ d expect from Aspire . It allows vapers to adjust wattage and / or voltage . The Rhea also features temperature control vaping as well as a Bypass mode . I found that using the Bypass mode really enhanced the way I vaped and the hit was intense and fulfilling . A few subtle touches , such as a choice of colour themes , brightness adjustments and a puff counter made this mod even more enjoyable to use . The time it took from pressing the fire button to the coils heating up was instantaneous and I felt that the button itself was exceptionally responsive . The Rhea has a 510 connection that supports most types of atomisers up to a 28mm diameter . The different mode capabilities are what made the Rhea stand out for me . Bypass vaping is my preferred method and I would especially recommend it for RDA / RTA / RDTA users . Sure it ’ s a little chunky , but this mod can also be an ideal choice for sub ohm users who covet a long-lasting battery life and a reliable high wattage performance . It can be easily paired up with many of the top tanks that are currently on the market . You can really push them to their limits , receiving the ultimate vaping experience . Although I ’ ve never used it that high , the wattage range on this mod goes all the way up to 200W , placing it on the upper end of the spectrum when compared to other dual battery devices . When using a sub ohm tank , I stuck around the 60 Watt mark even though my coils were recommended up to 80 Watts . I still had great flavour and clouds , and the batteries lasted almost two whole days of consistent vaping . Due to its easy to operate nature , I wouldn ’ t hesitate to recommend it to vapers of all levels , even newcomers looking to venture into the world of sub ohm vaping . The Rhea runs an innovative ASP chipset that not only supports a host of intelligent adjustment features , but also enlists several safety precautions such as short circuit protection , low voltage protection and overheat protection to name a few , ensuring a safe and hasslefree way to vape . All in all , I was very impressed with the Aspire Rhea . It offered a careful blend of functionality and design that caters for a plethora of vapers . The assortment of modes makes for a tailored vaping experience , whatever your preference when it comes to power settings . This mod felt sturdy and robust to hold , though it felt solid enough to break a bone should you be so unlucky enough to drop it on your toe !
PROS
- Impeccable build quality - A choice of several power modes , - including Bypass mode
CONS
- I found that the material on the sides of the device marked easily
- Easy to use , even for new vapers
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