Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Sniper 80W 18650 Pod Kit from Hotcig. The Sniper 80W 18650 Pod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Hotcig.
http://www.hotcig.com/productinfo/1478209.html
Introduction
Hotcig for a long while have released really good products whether it's their earlier DNA devices or just keeping up with the latest trends with their own proprietary HM Chipset, but tend do stay somewhat under the radar as they don't heavily promote their products as much as their competitors.
The Sniper is their latest Pod Mod device which had the misfortune of being tested alongside the Freemax AutoPod50 yet held it's own rather than being blown away like many a Pod Mod/AIO system would of been.
The Sniper ticks a load of boxes while having a couple of things that would improve it further but with a long list of pros including, accommodating an 18650 battery, USB Type C, large liquid viewing windows, Standard 510 fitting drip tip and Power, Bypass and Custom modes, the Sniper needs a much closer look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Hotcig Sniper device
1 x Hotcig Sniper Pod
1 x 0.17ohm mesh coil
1 x 0.4ohm mesh coil
1 x USB cable
1 x User manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Sniper comes in quite basic cardboard box packaging with outer cardboard sleeve and on opening everything included is all on one level neatly packed within individual compartments. The Sniper has striking colourful side panels which differences the different colour/design versions, these panels on very close inspection are stickers but even stickers can be done well or badly and Hotcig have done a great job and they don't look or feel as if they are going anywhere soon!
I received the Lava Orange version, the options are Miami Blue, Danxia Red, Aurora Purple, Canola Yellow or Lava Orange, all are very nice but not for those who like their plain looking devices. The device has a Zinc Alloy construction and is a compact palm size device yet has some reassuring weight, it's of solid build quality with thick metal outer shell. The shape is quite old school box style with bevelled edging to give an aesthetically pleasing form factor finished off by the battery cap up top with the edge of the top section of the pod neatly wrapping around the caps contour.
The face has a square fire button top and side by side navigational buttons bottom, the central section is where the large colour screen is housed. Moving to the base we have branding, safety marks, venting and the Type C USB port which i wish was positioned elsewhere on the device.
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Sniper Specs and Features:
Size: 45.5 x 24 x 83mm
Output: 80W Max, VW
Battery: 1×18650 (not included)
Display: 0.96-inch colour screen
E-liquid capacity: 3.2ml/2ml
Pods: Refillable, replaceable coil
Coil options: 0.17ohm mesh (50W recommended); 0.4ohm mesh (26W recommended)
USB Type C charging
Refillable 3.2ml/2ml cartridge
Single external 18650 battery with 80W
Meshed coil for optimized flavor
Portable and slim design
Side filling design
Replaceable coils for economic use
Colour/Design: Miami Blue, Danxia Red, Aurora Purple, Canola Yellow, Lava Orange
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The Pods
You get just one pod included which is fair enough as it takes replaceable coils of which you receive 2 different ones. The capacity is 3.2ml with the standard version and 2ml with the TPD version, i received the standard Kit. The top section of the pod is delrin and protrudes out battery side where it curves around the contour of the battery cap. We have a standard 510 drip tip which is a big pro, the one provided is very comfortable but you can swap for one of your own if you prefer.
The main section of the pod is cube shaped very similar to the RPM and Vinci pods and has a very slight frosting although the frosting is that light for the purpose of viewing any liquid inside it's as good as clear so that's how i will refer to it.
On one side we have a silicone strip with bung which gets lifted from the side (it stays attached to the pod) to reveal a fair size fill port but i have known much bigger (it's fine for modern Gorilla nozzles). When filling there isn't much room between the wall of the pod and coil head so i did need to take my time but no big deal and because i took a bit of care not once did i have any issues, just a mess free fill.
looking at the base of the pod we have the opening for the coil head to be installed and a round magnet to each corner.
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The Coils
You get two different coil heads provided which are simply press fitted into place securing with o-rings like so many of these replaceable coil pods. You receive the 0.17ohm mesh coil head with a best rating of 50w and also included is the 0.4ohm mesh coil head with a best rating of 26w.
The resistance and best at wattage is etched onto the coil heads but it's not very easy to see and both coil heads have Blue o-rings, the easiest way of telling the coil heads apart is the wicking holes, they are much bigger on the 0.17ohm coil head.
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Fitting The Pod
Deep in the pods bay we can see the Gold plated, spring loaded contacts on a raised platform and a raised round magnet in each corner. The two sides of the bay have large cutout sections which are viewing windows but also is how the air enters the device to get to the base of the coils.
The pod snaps into place impressively securely and we have cutout slots either side of the protruding top section of the pod which are needed to get a grip to pull the pod free, very good!
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AFA RBA & 510 Adaptor
I am hoping to get hold of these items and do an update review because the AFA RBA from what i have seen is better than the average and having a rebuildable option is always a pro in my book.
The RBA has adjustable airflow which also appeals and is also compatible with the Marvel and RPM pods so will fit devices such as the RPM40, RPM80, Alike etc and offers a much better RBA than the one i have seen pictured by Smok which looks very basic and doesn't really appeal. The RBA comes with a little adaptor with 510 threading so you can pulse your build and check resistance etc.
Also available from Hotcig is a 510 adaptor which i have seen in action on a Youtube video by Hotcig. It has the same shaped top section to the pod so curves around the battery cap nicely and when installed looks like it's meant to be there. I really like these little pod mod 510 adaptors and having one for the Sniper will of course allow you to use the device while building and checking the RBA but will also allow you to use the Sniper with standard RDA's, RTA's or tanks.
Only $4.99
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Review Continued Below:
http://www.hotcig.com/productinfo/1478209.html
Introduction
Hotcig for a long while have released really good products whether it's their earlier DNA devices or just keeping up with the latest trends with their own proprietary HM Chipset, but tend do stay somewhat under the radar as they don't heavily promote their products as much as their competitors.
The Sniper is their latest Pod Mod device which had the misfortune of being tested alongside the Freemax AutoPod50 yet held it's own rather than being blown away like many a Pod Mod/AIO system would of been.
The Sniper ticks a load of boxes while having a couple of things that would improve it further but with a long list of pros including, accommodating an 18650 battery, USB Type C, large liquid viewing windows, Standard 510 fitting drip tip and Power, Bypass and Custom modes, the Sniper needs a much closer look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Hotcig Sniper device
1 x Hotcig Sniper Pod
1 x 0.17ohm mesh coil
1 x 0.4ohm mesh coil
1 x USB cable
1 x User manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Sniper comes in quite basic cardboard box packaging with outer cardboard sleeve and on opening everything included is all on one level neatly packed within individual compartments. The Sniper has striking colourful side panels which differences the different colour/design versions, these panels on very close inspection are stickers but even stickers can be done well or badly and Hotcig have done a great job and they don't look or feel as if they are going anywhere soon!
I received the Lava Orange version, the options are Miami Blue, Danxia Red, Aurora Purple, Canola Yellow or Lava Orange, all are very nice but not for those who like their plain looking devices. The device has a Zinc Alloy construction and is a compact palm size device yet has some reassuring weight, it's of solid build quality with thick metal outer shell. The shape is quite old school box style with bevelled edging to give an aesthetically pleasing form factor finished off by the battery cap up top with the edge of the top section of the pod neatly wrapping around the caps contour.
The face has a square fire button top and side by side navigational buttons bottom, the central section is where the large colour screen is housed. Moving to the base we have branding, safety marks, venting and the Type C USB port which i wish was positioned elsewhere on the device.
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Sniper Specs and Features:
Size: 45.5 x 24 x 83mm
Output: 80W Max, VW
Battery: 1×18650 (not included)
Display: 0.96-inch colour screen
E-liquid capacity: 3.2ml/2ml
Pods: Refillable, replaceable coil
Coil options: 0.17ohm mesh (50W recommended); 0.4ohm mesh (26W recommended)
USB Type C charging
Refillable 3.2ml/2ml cartridge
Single external 18650 battery with 80W
Meshed coil for optimized flavor
Portable and slim design
Side filling design
Replaceable coils for economic use
Colour/Design: Miami Blue, Danxia Red, Aurora Purple, Canola Yellow, Lava Orange
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The Pods
You get just one pod included which is fair enough as it takes replaceable coils of which you receive 2 different ones. The capacity is 3.2ml with the standard version and 2ml with the TPD version, i received the standard Kit. The top section of the pod is delrin and protrudes out battery side where it curves around the contour of the battery cap. We have a standard 510 drip tip which is a big pro, the one provided is very comfortable but you can swap for one of your own if you prefer.
The main section of the pod is cube shaped very similar to the RPM and Vinci pods and has a very slight frosting although the frosting is that light for the purpose of viewing any liquid inside it's as good as clear so that's how i will refer to it.
On one side we have a silicone strip with bung which gets lifted from the side (it stays attached to the pod) to reveal a fair size fill port but i have known much bigger (it's fine for modern Gorilla nozzles). When filling there isn't much room between the wall of the pod and coil head so i did need to take my time but no big deal and because i took a bit of care not once did i have any issues, just a mess free fill.
looking at the base of the pod we have the opening for the coil head to be installed and a round magnet to each corner.
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The Coils
You get two different coil heads provided which are simply press fitted into place securing with o-rings like so many of these replaceable coil pods. You receive the 0.17ohm mesh coil head with a best rating of 50w and also included is the 0.4ohm mesh coil head with a best rating of 26w.
The resistance and best at wattage is etched onto the coil heads but it's not very easy to see and both coil heads have Blue o-rings, the easiest way of telling the coil heads apart is the wicking holes, they are much bigger on the 0.17ohm coil head.
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Fitting The Pod
Deep in the pods bay we can see the Gold plated, spring loaded contacts on a raised platform and a raised round magnet in each corner. The two sides of the bay have large cutout sections which are viewing windows but also is how the air enters the device to get to the base of the coils.
The pod snaps into place impressively securely and we have cutout slots either side of the protruding top section of the pod which are needed to get a grip to pull the pod free, very good!
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AFA RBA & 510 Adaptor
I am hoping to get hold of these items and do an update review because the AFA RBA from what i have seen is better than the average and having a rebuildable option is always a pro in my book.
The RBA has adjustable airflow which also appeals and is also compatible with the Marvel and RPM pods so will fit devices such as the RPM40, RPM80, Alike etc and offers a much better RBA than the one i have seen pictured by Smok which looks very basic and doesn't really appeal. The RBA comes with a little adaptor with 510 threading so you can pulse your build and check resistance etc.
Also available from Hotcig is a 510 adaptor which i have seen in action on a Youtube video by Hotcig. It has the same shaped top section to the pod so curves around the battery cap nicely and when installed looks like it's meant to be there. I really like these little pod mod 510 adaptors and having one for the Sniper will of course allow you to use the device while building and checking the RBA but will also allow you to use the Sniper with standard RDA's, RTA's or tanks.
Only $4.99
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Review Continued Below: