Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Frenzy Pod Kit 950mAh from Geekvape. The Frenzy Pod Kit 950mAh was supplied for the purpose of this review by Carrie from Geekvape.
https://www.geekvape.com/project/frenzy-kit/
Introduction
Most manufacturers seem to be taking their turn to release an Orion Clone and here we have the Frenzy by Geekvape. When i say clone it really only refers to form factor as they all perform in different ways offering different vaping experiences. The features of the Frenzy that grab the attention is that the pod/cartridge allows the coils to be replaced and the kit comes both with a Kanthal mesh coil and a Stainless Steel coil, also we have adjustable airflow and when the Frenzy detects the Stainless Steel coil is installed it automatically enters a user friendly TC mode which of course includes dry burn protection. The Frenzy is quite a sophisticated bit of kit while still being very easy to use so let's give it a good look.
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x GeekVape Frenzy Kit (0.7ohm NS Mesh Coil pre-installed)
1 x USB Cable
1 x NS Coil (1.2ohm)
1 x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Frenzy came in cardboard box packaging with outer cardboard sleeve, i thought i knew what i was expecting but when taking the lid of the box was taken back by just how aesthetically appealing and good build quality the Frenzy is, Geekvape have done an outstanding job in this regard. I received the Black Onyx version but their are 4 Carbon Fiber and 4 Resin options to choose from which are Gold & Carbon Fiber, Blue & Carbon Fiber, Black & Carbon Fiber, Silver & Carbon Fiber, Blue Azure, Black Ghost, Black Onyx and Black Magma. The device has a Zinc Alloy chassis and either Carbon Fiber or Resin panels each side.
The face of the device has a slightly protruding round, Black button 40% of the way down from the top and a micro USB port at the bottom, just above the USB port we have an LED indication light. The spine is featureless while the base has safety stamps and venting. The top of the device is a open frame that houses the pod/cartridge, the cartridge is darkly tinted and slightly protruding we have the adjustable airflow wheel with texturing for grip. Up top is a Delrin non removable drip tip with much the same form factor as we have seen on the other devices that are Orion like in looks. The device is a nice pocket friendly size and comfortable to hold and while not heavy does have that "this is a solid well made device weight to it"
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Frenzy Specs and Features:
Size: 86.1 x 37x 15.7mm
Capacity: 2ml
Coil Resistance: 0.7ohm-3.0ohm
Battery: Built-in 950mAh
Charging Specification: 5V 1A
Low Voltage Warning: 3.3V±0.1V
PCBA Temperature alarm: 80℃
Maximum output duration: 10s
Working temperature: -10-45℃
Stand-by current: Less than 10uA
Battery Life Indicator: Red light: 0-30%; Blue light: 31-69%; Green light: 70-100%
One of the Most Advanced Pod System
Beautifully Crafted with Zinc Alloy & Resin
Advanced AS Micro Chipset for Safe and Stable Performance
Refined NS Mesh Coil System for Maximum flavor
Automatic Output Matching Function
Battery Life Indicator
Convenient Airflow Adjustment
Bottom Refilling with Anti-leak Design
Magnetic Connection Between Battery and Pod
Colours: Gold & Carbon Fiber, Blue & Carbon Fiber, Black & Carbon Fiber, Silver & Carbon Fiber, Blue Azure, Black Ghost, Black Onyx, Black Magma
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The Pod/Cartridge
The Pod or Cartridge is very darkly tinted which is one of the few cons for the kit and although seeing the juice level isn't impossible you do most of the time need a good light source and i really wish the cartridge was clear. Up top we have the Delrin drip tip with a bore more suitable for MTL vaping, another con here as i can't remove it and even if i am missing something and it does come off it is definitely proprietary.
Most of the action is on the base of the cartridge, to one side we have a protruding airflow adjustment wheel and the base of this has the positive contact surrounded with Peek then the rest of the base is magnetic and also the negative.
The other side of the base we have a silicone section that lifts up but stays attached to the cartridge, when lifted 2 tiny fill ports are revealed so one can be used to fill while air can escape from the other. The plugs on the silicone piece are long so sit deep giving a very good seal, i really like the filling method but have an issue.
The problem is although i have plenty of bottles with small nozzles that i can decant to which work great with the Frenzy's cartridge not everyone will. If the fill ports are going to be so small a lot of nozzles will not fit then in my opinion a suitable bottle should be included. The cartridge holds 2ml of e-liquid so is TPD compliant and you receive one cartridge however this isn't a con as the coils can be replaced and you receive 2 different coils.
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The Coils and Changing Them
You receive 2 different coils, the pre-installed NS 0.7ohm Kanthal mesh coil and the NS 1.2ohm SS316L coil. To replace the coil is a simple operation like everything else with the Frenzy. You turn the airflow wheel anti-clockwise until it hits the stopper then with just slight effort force it to turn more and it does a further quarter of a turn then the whole airflow and coil section just pulls straight out. Out of the base we have a protruding cylinder that the coil gets screwed into with the top section of the coil remaining above the cylinder. With the coil you want in place just pop the section back into the cartridge and give it a clockwise quarter of a turn and it clicks securely in place.
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Fitting The Cartridge
The Frenzy has a frame at the top of the device for the cartridge to slot into. The base of the frame has two tiers, the airflow wheel with contacts lowers into the lower tier while the rest of the cartridge sits on the upper. We can see the Gold plated, spring loaded contacts and everything looks very neat and tidy. The vertical edges of the frame protrude while the cartridges central side sections also protrude so the cartridge slots into the frame like on a rail, the combination of this rail like fitting and magnetic contact base secures the pod giving just the right balance between being very easy to remove while staying securely in place with no movement while in use, excellent job!
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Review Continued Below:
https://www.geekvape.com/project/frenzy-kit/
Introduction
Most manufacturers seem to be taking their turn to release an Orion Clone and here we have the Frenzy by Geekvape. When i say clone it really only refers to form factor as they all perform in different ways offering different vaping experiences. The features of the Frenzy that grab the attention is that the pod/cartridge allows the coils to be replaced and the kit comes both with a Kanthal mesh coil and a Stainless Steel coil, also we have adjustable airflow and when the Frenzy detects the Stainless Steel coil is installed it automatically enters a user friendly TC mode which of course includes dry burn protection. The Frenzy is quite a sophisticated bit of kit while still being very easy to use so let's give it a good look.
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x GeekVape Frenzy Kit (0.7ohm NS Mesh Coil pre-installed)
1 x USB Cable
1 x NS Coil (1.2ohm)
1 x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Frenzy came in cardboard box packaging with outer cardboard sleeve, i thought i knew what i was expecting but when taking the lid of the box was taken back by just how aesthetically appealing and good build quality the Frenzy is, Geekvape have done an outstanding job in this regard. I received the Black Onyx version but their are 4 Carbon Fiber and 4 Resin options to choose from which are Gold & Carbon Fiber, Blue & Carbon Fiber, Black & Carbon Fiber, Silver & Carbon Fiber, Blue Azure, Black Ghost, Black Onyx and Black Magma. The device has a Zinc Alloy chassis and either Carbon Fiber or Resin panels each side.
The face of the device has a slightly protruding round, Black button 40% of the way down from the top and a micro USB port at the bottom, just above the USB port we have an LED indication light. The spine is featureless while the base has safety stamps and venting. The top of the device is a open frame that houses the pod/cartridge, the cartridge is darkly tinted and slightly protruding we have the adjustable airflow wheel with texturing for grip. Up top is a Delrin non removable drip tip with much the same form factor as we have seen on the other devices that are Orion like in looks. The device is a nice pocket friendly size and comfortable to hold and while not heavy does have that "this is a solid well made device weight to it"
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Frenzy Specs and Features:
Size: 86.1 x 37x 15.7mm
Capacity: 2ml
Coil Resistance: 0.7ohm-3.0ohm
Battery: Built-in 950mAh
Charging Specification: 5V 1A
Low Voltage Warning: 3.3V±0.1V
PCBA Temperature alarm: 80℃
Maximum output duration: 10s
Working temperature: -10-45℃
Stand-by current: Less than 10uA
Battery Life Indicator: Red light: 0-30%; Blue light: 31-69%; Green light: 70-100%
One of the Most Advanced Pod System
Beautifully Crafted with Zinc Alloy & Resin
Advanced AS Micro Chipset for Safe and Stable Performance
Refined NS Mesh Coil System for Maximum flavor
Automatic Output Matching Function
Battery Life Indicator
Convenient Airflow Adjustment
Bottom Refilling with Anti-leak Design
Magnetic Connection Between Battery and Pod
Colours: Gold & Carbon Fiber, Blue & Carbon Fiber, Black & Carbon Fiber, Silver & Carbon Fiber, Blue Azure, Black Ghost, Black Onyx, Black Magma
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The Pod/Cartridge
The Pod or Cartridge is very darkly tinted which is one of the few cons for the kit and although seeing the juice level isn't impossible you do most of the time need a good light source and i really wish the cartridge was clear. Up top we have the Delrin drip tip with a bore more suitable for MTL vaping, another con here as i can't remove it and even if i am missing something and it does come off it is definitely proprietary.
Most of the action is on the base of the cartridge, to one side we have a protruding airflow adjustment wheel and the base of this has the positive contact surrounded with Peek then the rest of the base is magnetic and also the negative.
The other side of the base we have a silicone section that lifts up but stays attached to the cartridge, when lifted 2 tiny fill ports are revealed so one can be used to fill while air can escape from the other. The plugs on the silicone piece are long so sit deep giving a very good seal, i really like the filling method but have an issue.
The problem is although i have plenty of bottles with small nozzles that i can decant to which work great with the Frenzy's cartridge not everyone will. If the fill ports are going to be so small a lot of nozzles will not fit then in my opinion a suitable bottle should be included. The cartridge holds 2ml of e-liquid so is TPD compliant and you receive one cartridge however this isn't a con as the coils can be replaced and you receive 2 different coils.
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The Coils and Changing Them
You receive 2 different coils, the pre-installed NS 0.7ohm Kanthal mesh coil and the NS 1.2ohm SS316L coil. To replace the coil is a simple operation like everything else with the Frenzy. You turn the airflow wheel anti-clockwise until it hits the stopper then with just slight effort force it to turn more and it does a further quarter of a turn then the whole airflow and coil section just pulls straight out. Out of the base we have a protruding cylinder that the coil gets screwed into with the top section of the coil remaining above the cylinder. With the coil you want in place just pop the section back into the cartridge and give it a clockwise quarter of a turn and it clicks securely in place.
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Fitting The Cartridge
The Frenzy has a frame at the top of the device for the cartridge to slot into. The base of the frame has two tiers, the airflow wheel with contacts lowers into the lower tier while the rest of the cartridge sits on the upper. We can see the Gold plated, spring loaded contacts and everything looks very neat and tidy. The vertical edges of the frame protrude while the cartridges central side sections also protrude so the cartridge slots into the frame like on a rail, the combination of this rail like fitting and magnetic contact base secures the pod giving just the right balance between being very easy to remove while staying securely in place with no movement while in use, excellent job!
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