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Hi All, Anthony Vapes back here with my review of the Voopoo Alpha Zip Mod. Please see bottom for disclaimers and links. Note: This is not marked as a sample.
Introduction:
The Voopoo Alpha Zip mod is the latest mod from somewhat popular vape manufacturer Voopoo. Their Drag models are widely popular especially the original one due to its performance and price point at the time, but since then they have gone downhill a bit and their most recent drag 2 and drag 2 platinum mods were let downs. So let's see if the alpha zip can start their redemption. The Alpha Zip is a dual 18650 battery mod rated at 180 watts. It comes in a kit with the new MAAT tank, which i’ll be reviewing on it’s own next week so not here. It’s available in 5 colors all of which have a silver frame and the color options are just different panels. The panel designs are called Stars, Checkerboard, Glory, Knight, and Locomotive. Looking around online I only seen 2 sites that had it listed at all both for pre-order in a kit for like 90-100 bucks which is crazy. I’d assume the price once it gets closer to release and comes out will be closer to the 60ish for a kit.
Manufacturer's Specs:
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Initial Impressions and features
When I first got this mod it looked and felt like your typical voopoo mod. Outside of the too mod all they mods have a pretty similar design. It’s a good side has a similar screen and has panels but not resin this time. The one thing that stood out though that i liked is no giant logo like the drag mods have on one side. Instead you have matching panels on both sides which looks much better to me.
Watt Mode Performance (chart and spreadsheet in picture album)
Now let’s get into some data. I ran my normal testing. I used Sony VTC5A batteries for the testing. Testing resistances were done at .12, .15, .20, and .64 ohms. wattage points were max (180), 150, 100, 75, 50 and 25. At .12 ohms it maxed out at 163 watts and 37 amps. For the rest of the testing it struggled a bit which isn’t uncommon but not the norm either. At 100+ it was 6-10 watts low and under 100 1-9 watts low, so not great but not bad either pretty average. At .15 it maxed out at 176 watts. The rest of the testing performance was solid, at over 100 watts it was 7 watts low and under 100 4 low to 2 high. For the .20 test it maxed out at 186 watts. For the rest of the tests it performed great, it was on point at 150 and under that only 1-3 watts high. For the .64 testing it maxed out at 85 watts and 7.363 volts. For the rest of the testing it was a little 3 watt at 75 but under 75 it was on point. The volts shows there is no boost circuit in this mod like most dual battery mods which isn’t a big deal as it’s not needed, but nice when they have one.
Overall I felt the performance of this mod was really good. It wasn’t anything impressive, but it was better then many although not as good as some of the best. More than good enough for anyone’s normal usage. It’s a solid performer in power mode like all of voopoos mods. The 7.363 volt limit shows there is no boost circuit but not needed here. Their manual lists a limit of 7.5V so great rating there. They don’t list an amp limit and I wish they would list all 3 personally. On this mod and the most amps i got was 37 with a .12 ohm coil which is pretty average for a dual 18650 mod. Average these days is around 40ish give or take a couple. More than good enough. The watt curve mode also works great as well. Personally If i was listing the specs I’d call the mod 185 watts, 7.5V and 37A. So overall good performer and good ratings
Simplified TLDR Power Performance summary
Mod performance is solid. Good rating for watts (186), No boost circuit but not required, solid amp limit of 37. Hits a little weak at .12 ohms but above that petty accurate. Watt curve mode works great as well
Temperature Control Performance
Using SS316 wire and SS mode, i’ll keep this pretty short and sweet. They still have that 80 watt limit which isn’t even really 80 watts anyway. For example using a .26 ohm build the mod outputs under 40 watts only. No way i can pass a mod with TC like this these days so I didn’t need to get too much more into it at all. If voopoo wants to have a good TC mod these days they need to shed that 80 watt limit and also since they use a non-standard TCR system they should also look to update that to the standard one 95% of mods use these days. I won’t recommend a dual battery mod for TC that doesn't at least give a true 80 watts minimum at any resistance and I have a hard time recommending one with a non standard TCR system unless it works great out of the box without adjustments. SO overall not a mod i’d recommend for TC mode.
Introduction:
The Voopoo Alpha Zip mod is the latest mod from somewhat popular vape manufacturer Voopoo. Their Drag models are widely popular especially the original one due to its performance and price point at the time, but since then they have gone downhill a bit and their most recent drag 2 and drag 2 platinum mods were let downs. So let's see if the alpha zip can start their redemption. The Alpha Zip is a dual 18650 battery mod rated at 180 watts. It comes in a kit with the new MAAT tank, which i’ll be reviewing on it’s own next week so not here. It’s available in 5 colors all of which have a silver frame and the color options are just different panels. The panel designs are called Stars, Checkerboard, Glory, Knight, and Locomotive. Looking around online I only seen 2 sites that had it listed at all both for pre-order in a kit for like 90-100 bucks which is crazy. I’d assume the price once it gets closer to release and comes out will be closer to the 60ish for a kit.
Manufacturer's Specs:
- Dimensions: 85 x 51.3 x 25.5mm
- Power Range: 5-180W
- Battery: Dual 18650 Batteries (Not included)
- Mod Material: Zinc Alloy & Stainless Steel & Plastic
- Resistance Range: 0.5-5.0ohm
- Output Voltage: 0-7.5V
- TC Range: 200-600℉/100-315℃
- Weight: 166.5g
- 1 x Alpha Zip 180w Mod
- 1 x USB Cable
- 1 x User Manual
- 1 x GENE CHip Card
- 1 x Warranty Card
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Initial Impressions and features
When I first got this mod it looked and felt like your typical voopoo mod. Outside of the too mod all they mods have a pretty similar design. It’s a good side has a similar screen and has panels but not resin this time. The one thing that stood out though that i liked is no giant logo like the drag mods have on one side. Instead you have matching panels on both sides which looks much better to me.
Watt Mode Performance (chart and spreadsheet in picture album)
Now let’s get into some data. I ran my normal testing. I used Sony VTC5A batteries for the testing. Testing resistances were done at .12, .15, .20, and .64 ohms. wattage points were max (180), 150, 100, 75, 50 and 25. At .12 ohms it maxed out at 163 watts and 37 amps. For the rest of the testing it struggled a bit which isn’t uncommon but not the norm either. At 100+ it was 6-10 watts low and under 100 1-9 watts low, so not great but not bad either pretty average. At .15 it maxed out at 176 watts. The rest of the testing performance was solid, at over 100 watts it was 7 watts low and under 100 4 low to 2 high. For the .20 test it maxed out at 186 watts. For the rest of the tests it performed great, it was on point at 150 and under that only 1-3 watts high. For the .64 testing it maxed out at 85 watts and 7.363 volts. For the rest of the testing it was a little 3 watt at 75 but under 75 it was on point. The volts shows there is no boost circuit in this mod like most dual battery mods which isn’t a big deal as it’s not needed, but nice when they have one.
Overall I felt the performance of this mod was really good. It wasn’t anything impressive, but it was better then many although not as good as some of the best. More than good enough for anyone’s normal usage. It’s a solid performer in power mode like all of voopoos mods. The 7.363 volt limit shows there is no boost circuit but not needed here. Their manual lists a limit of 7.5V so great rating there. They don’t list an amp limit and I wish they would list all 3 personally. On this mod and the most amps i got was 37 with a .12 ohm coil which is pretty average for a dual 18650 mod. Average these days is around 40ish give or take a couple. More than good enough. The watt curve mode also works great as well. Personally If i was listing the specs I’d call the mod 185 watts, 7.5V and 37A. So overall good performer and good ratings
Simplified TLDR Power Performance summary
Mod performance is solid. Good rating for watts (186), No boost circuit but not required, solid amp limit of 37. Hits a little weak at .12 ohms but above that petty accurate. Watt curve mode works great as well
Temperature Control Performance
Using SS316 wire and SS mode, i’ll keep this pretty short and sweet. They still have that 80 watt limit which isn’t even really 80 watts anyway. For example using a .26 ohm build the mod outputs under 40 watts only. No way i can pass a mod with TC like this these days so I didn’t need to get too much more into it at all. If voopoo wants to have a good TC mod these days they need to shed that 80 watt limit and also since they use a non-standard TCR system they should also look to update that to the standard one 95% of mods use these days. I won’t recommend a dual battery mod for TC that doesn't at least give a true 80 watts minimum at any resistance and I have a hard time recommending one with a non standard TCR system unless it works great out of the box without adjustments. SO overall not a mod i’d recommend for TC mode.