Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Fetch Mini Pod Kit from Smok. The SMOK Fetch Mini Pod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ella from Sourcemore.
https://www.sourcemore.com/smok-fetch-mi...d-kit.html
Introduction
Smok haven't been quite as prolific of late but have recently brought out a few devices including a couple of pod mod devices. the Fetch Mini is really just the RPM 40 Pod Mod but in a mini box mod form while also introducing a classy 2.5D arc edge glass finish. The pod mod with screen and fully adjustable wattage is the way i believe the market will go in regards pod/AIO devices in 2020 with the market reaching saturation point when it comes to the smaller, simple pod devices.
The Fetch Mini has adjustable wattage which can be adjusted up to 40W, a display that can be customised and comes with 2 different pods/cartridges, one which accommodates replaceable RPM coils and the other accommodates Nord coils so the available coil options are multiple.
With a 1200mAh in-built battery, an RPM RBA available and coming in 10 colour options, let's give it a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x SMOK Fetch Device (1200mAh) pre-installed empty 3.7ml RPM Pod (2ml TPD)
1 x Nord Empty 3.7ml pod (2ml TPD)
1 x SMOK RPM Mesh 0.4Ω Coil
1 x SMOK Nord Regular 0.6Ω Coil
1 x USB Cable
1 x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Fetch Mini comes in cardboard box packaging and on opening i was met by a classy looking mini pod mod. I received the Dark Brown glass version device but it's available in various plain and Acrylic versions with 2.5D arc edge glass panels both sides and the colour/design beneath uses combined AG Process and AF optical coating so the overall effect is different texture and shades showing through the glass as the light catches from different angles.
The device is very box shaped with one top corner being completed by the protruding section of the pod. The face of the device has a protruding large clicky square fire button towards the top and towards the bottom navigational buttons which combined form an horizontal pill shape. Between the fire and navigational buttons we have a large colour TFT Screen, and at the very bottom of the face a micro USB port.
The device is a nice weight for it's size and has a quality feel about it, plenty of branding is on show which will not appeal to everyone and it needs mentioning it's one hell of a fingerprint magnet. The Fetch Mini gets swallowed by the hand and is very comfortable to carry about.
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Fetch Mini Specs and Features:
Size: 76mm x 42.8mm x 18.4mm
E-juice Capacity: 3.7ml (2ml TPD)
Battery Capacity: 1200mAh
Output Voltage: 0.5V - 4.1V
Output Wattage: 5W - 40W
Charging: 1.2A Max
Supports RPM and Nord coil heads
Resistance Range: 0.3-2.5ohm
Firing Time: 0.001s
Screen: 0.96" TFT Screen
Charging Port: Micro USB Charging
2.5D arc edge glass on both panels
Variable wattage support up to 40W
With dustproof and waterproof functions
0.96" TFT Screen display to show you specific vape data
Easy bottom filling design
Colours: Black, Green, Orange, Blue, Dark Brown, Acrylic Fluid Purple, Acrylic Fluid Green, Acrylic Fluid Blue, Acrylic Fluid Gold, Acrylic Fluid Red
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2 Different Pods/Cartridges
You receive 2 different cartridges and while they both appear to have the same dimensions each house a different family of coils which itself must change the pod/cartridge capacity. Both Pods/Cartridges are 2ml with the TPD version although i don't see how they can have exactly the same capacity as the RPM coils are bigger than the Nord which surely reduces capacity.
With the standard version the Pod/Cartridge that accommodates the RPM family of coils has a capacity of 3.7ml (really slightly less due to size of coil) and can be identified by being a tinted pod/cartridge with a Red fill bung which says "RPM" on it. The pod/cartridge that houses the Nord coils also have a 3.7ml capacity and can be identified by having a frosted but much more transparent finish and a Black fill bung which says "NORD" on it. Although the RPM pod/cartridge has a tinted appearance there is no issues with seeing the e-liquid inside, with both pods/cartridges the coils get press fitted with attached base section into the pod/cartridge.
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The Pods/Cartridges
The pods are a rectangular shape with fixed plastic top section that includes a cylindrical mouthpiece and i have already explained the differences between the 2 pods/cartridges you receive.
On the base of the pod/cartridge we have a large horizontal T shaped bung that can be pulled out via the top of the T leaving the bung still attached to the pod/cartridge. The fill port like on the RPM is one of the biggest i have seen on a pod/cartridge and you can fill it very quickly and absolutely mess free, my only issue is with the bung itself which does seal very well but is not the easiest to pull out or fix back in place.
Looking at the base of the pod/cartridge with installed coil you can see the round central positive and negative surround. The pods/cartridges have no adjustable airflow but if you look at the pod and device air enters the pod both at the top on the opposite side to the mouthpiece (this gets directed internally eventually feeding the bottom of the coil) and at the bottom on the opposite side so plenty of air gets to the coils so airflow will be solely dictated by the bore of the coil head.
Also either side of the fill bung we have large magnets which are used for securing the pod in the device, these magnets though contribute to the awkwardness of removing and securing the bung in place, i really wish the pod/cartridge had a top-fill method.
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The Coils
You get 2 coils included neither of which are pre-installed in the included pods/cartridges. We get the RPM 0.4ohm Mesh coil with a recommended wattage of 25W and the Nord regular 0.6ohm dual coil recommended at 20W.
Being able to use both RPM and Nord coils gives plenty of available options:
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RBA Available
If you spotted it bottom left on the picture of the available coil heads you would of noticed there is an RPM RBA head available which will spark an interest i'm sure. The RBA comes with wire and cotton to do a 0.6ohm build and when doing other builds you need to make sure the minimum resistance is 0.25ohm, it's a real shame this isn't included in the kit.
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Fitting The Pod/Cartridge
Looking inside the pods bay we can see the positive and negative Gold plated, spring loaded contacts in the lower section and a QR code in the upper. We can also see how everything is well sealed and indeed it is both a waterproof and dustproof bay which is a big pro just in case there is a build up of liquid.
The inside of the bay like the rest of the chassis is Zinc Alloy and we have the already mentioned large magnets on the base of the pod/cartridge which give a very good play free, secure fit, A really good job!
Although the pod fits very securely it can be easily grabbed and pulled free which is a good job really as to see your juice level you need to remove the pod which for me is a big con.
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Review Continued Below:
https://www.sourcemore.com/smok-fetch-mi...d-kit.html
Introduction
Smok haven't been quite as prolific of late but have recently brought out a few devices including a couple of pod mod devices. the Fetch Mini is really just the RPM 40 Pod Mod but in a mini box mod form while also introducing a classy 2.5D arc edge glass finish. The pod mod with screen and fully adjustable wattage is the way i believe the market will go in regards pod/AIO devices in 2020 with the market reaching saturation point when it comes to the smaller, simple pod devices.
The Fetch Mini has adjustable wattage which can be adjusted up to 40W, a display that can be customised and comes with 2 different pods/cartridges, one which accommodates replaceable RPM coils and the other accommodates Nord coils so the available coil options are multiple.
With a 1200mAh in-built battery, an RPM RBA available and coming in 10 colour options, let's give it a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x SMOK Fetch Device (1200mAh) pre-installed empty 3.7ml RPM Pod (2ml TPD)
1 x Nord Empty 3.7ml pod (2ml TPD)
1 x SMOK RPM Mesh 0.4Ω Coil
1 x SMOK Nord Regular 0.6Ω Coil
1 x USB Cable
1 x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Fetch Mini comes in cardboard box packaging and on opening i was met by a classy looking mini pod mod. I received the Dark Brown glass version device but it's available in various plain and Acrylic versions with 2.5D arc edge glass panels both sides and the colour/design beneath uses combined AG Process and AF optical coating so the overall effect is different texture and shades showing through the glass as the light catches from different angles.
The device is very box shaped with one top corner being completed by the protruding section of the pod. The face of the device has a protruding large clicky square fire button towards the top and towards the bottom navigational buttons which combined form an horizontal pill shape. Between the fire and navigational buttons we have a large colour TFT Screen, and at the very bottom of the face a micro USB port.
The device is a nice weight for it's size and has a quality feel about it, plenty of branding is on show which will not appeal to everyone and it needs mentioning it's one hell of a fingerprint magnet. The Fetch Mini gets swallowed by the hand and is very comfortable to carry about.
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Fetch Mini Specs and Features:
Size: 76mm x 42.8mm x 18.4mm
E-juice Capacity: 3.7ml (2ml TPD)
Battery Capacity: 1200mAh
Output Voltage: 0.5V - 4.1V
Output Wattage: 5W - 40W
Charging: 1.2A Max
Supports RPM and Nord coil heads
Resistance Range: 0.3-2.5ohm
Firing Time: 0.001s
Screen: 0.96" TFT Screen
Charging Port: Micro USB Charging
2.5D arc edge glass on both panels
Variable wattage support up to 40W
With dustproof and waterproof functions
0.96" TFT Screen display to show you specific vape data
Easy bottom filling design
Colours: Black, Green, Orange, Blue, Dark Brown, Acrylic Fluid Purple, Acrylic Fluid Green, Acrylic Fluid Blue, Acrylic Fluid Gold, Acrylic Fluid Red
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2 Different Pods/Cartridges
You receive 2 different cartridges and while they both appear to have the same dimensions each house a different family of coils which itself must change the pod/cartridge capacity. Both Pods/Cartridges are 2ml with the TPD version although i don't see how they can have exactly the same capacity as the RPM coils are bigger than the Nord which surely reduces capacity.
With the standard version the Pod/Cartridge that accommodates the RPM family of coils has a capacity of 3.7ml (really slightly less due to size of coil) and can be identified by being a tinted pod/cartridge with a Red fill bung which says "RPM" on it. The pod/cartridge that houses the Nord coils also have a 3.7ml capacity and can be identified by having a frosted but much more transparent finish and a Black fill bung which says "NORD" on it. Although the RPM pod/cartridge has a tinted appearance there is no issues with seeing the e-liquid inside, with both pods/cartridges the coils get press fitted with attached base section into the pod/cartridge.
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The Pods/Cartridges
The pods are a rectangular shape with fixed plastic top section that includes a cylindrical mouthpiece and i have already explained the differences between the 2 pods/cartridges you receive.
On the base of the pod/cartridge we have a large horizontal T shaped bung that can be pulled out via the top of the T leaving the bung still attached to the pod/cartridge. The fill port like on the RPM is one of the biggest i have seen on a pod/cartridge and you can fill it very quickly and absolutely mess free, my only issue is with the bung itself which does seal very well but is not the easiest to pull out or fix back in place.
Looking at the base of the pod/cartridge with installed coil you can see the round central positive and negative surround. The pods/cartridges have no adjustable airflow but if you look at the pod and device air enters the pod both at the top on the opposite side to the mouthpiece (this gets directed internally eventually feeding the bottom of the coil) and at the bottom on the opposite side so plenty of air gets to the coils so airflow will be solely dictated by the bore of the coil head.
Also either side of the fill bung we have large magnets which are used for securing the pod in the device, these magnets though contribute to the awkwardness of removing and securing the bung in place, i really wish the pod/cartridge had a top-fill method.
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The Coils
You get 2 coils included neither of which are pre-installed in the included pods/cartridges. We get the RPM 0.4ohm Mesh coil with a recommended wattage of 25W and the Nord regular 0.6ohm dual coil recommended at 20W.
Being able to use both RPM and Nord coils gives plenty of available options:
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RBA Available
If you spotted it bottom left on the picture of the available coil heads you would of noticed there is an RPM RBA head available which will spark an interest i'm sure. The RBA comes with wire and cotton to do a 0.6ohm build and when doing other builds you need to make sure the minimum resistance is 0.25ohm, it's a real shame this isn't included in the kit.
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Fitting The Pod/Cartridge
Looking inside the pods bay we can see the positive and negative Gold plated, spring loaded contacts in the lower section and a QR code in the upper. We can also see how everything is well sealed and indeed it is both a waterproof and dustproof bay which is a big pro just in case there is a build up of liquid.
The inside of the bay like the rest of the chassis is Zinc Alloy and we have the already mentioned large magnets on the base of the pod/cartridge which give a very good play free, secure fit, A really good job!
Although the pod fits very securely it can be easily grabbed and pulled free which is a good job really as to see your juice level you need to remove the pod which for me is a big con.
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