Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Alpha Zip kit from Voopoo. The Alpha Zip kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Thea from Voopoo.
http://www.voopoo.com/alpha-zip
Introduction
Voopoo have been very busy releasing a load of new products recently and more on the way. Here we take a look at their latest dual 18650 device the Alpha Zip which in this kit comes paired with the new Maat Sub-ohm tank. The Alpha Zip is powered by the Gene.Fit chip which we saw introduced in the Drag 2, featuring Fit mode along with a full TC suite and curves the latest device in the Alpha series seems very much like a Drag with a different skin. The Maat Tank features Middle adjustment airflow, hidden reservoir and a PNP coil-installation system, let's give the Alpha Zip Kit a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
● 1 x VOOPOO ALPHA Zip 180W Mod
● 1 x VOOPOO Maat Tank (4ml standard / 2ml TPD)
● 1 x MT-M2 0.2ohm (Pre-installed)
● 1 x MT-M1 0.13ohm
● 1 x Glass Tube (2ml)
● 5 x Sealing O-Rings
● 1 x USB Cable
● 2 x User Manuals
● 1 x GENE Chip Card
● 1 x Warranty Card
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Alpha Zip Kit came in the usual cardboard packaging Voopoo products are packaged in and on opening we have the Alpha Zip device on view with the tank and all other accessories positioned in the bottom layer. All the devices come with a Silver frame and distinctive panels, I received the Glory version which has Gold coloured panels with engravings and possibly the most understated of the designs, the other versions available are Locomotive, Knight, Stars and Checkerboard. The device looks heavy and solid but while not exactly being lightweight on picking it up i was surprised by it's comfortable weight as it's not anywhere near as heavy as it looks. The panels are identical both sides and all versions somewhere on the design we have "VOOPOO" engraved. The shape is quite boxy with bevelled edging to help with ergonomics, it is helped further ergonomically by having the main face of the device which houses the screen recessed leaving the top section protruding which is where we find the fire button. The fire button is square with a large cross cutout central and protrudes only slightly but being on this protruding area and having the tactile feel of the cross is very easy to locate when feeling for it. Below the fire button is the already mentioned screen followed by good sized navigational buttons that also only protrude slightly. Finally at the bottom of the face of the device we have the micro USB port, the base has venting slots, etched branding and a visible notch for the removal of the battery panel. Up top we have a flush air fed 510 plate which while not being to one side doesn't sit exactly central, the 510 is Gold plated and spring loaded. Build quality is very good and while not the most ergonomic of shapes it actually feels quite good in the hand with the protruding firing section helping immensely.
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Maat Tank Specs and Features:
Size: 56 x 28mm(Standard) & 56 x 24.5mm(TPD)
Capacity: Standard 4ml & TPD 2ml
Coil: MT-M1 0.13ohm Single Mesh Coil(60-85W); MT-M2 0.2ohm Dual Mesh Coil (55-80W)
Material: Stainless Steel & Glass
Way to Refill: Standard: Top fill with automatic gap; TPD: Top fill with child safety lock
Middle AF design with bottom airflow make-up
PNP coil-installation system for easy replacement
Anti-leakage design of filling port
Coils burn-out prevention
Triple air holes for smooth air intake
All-new MT-M1/M2 Mesh coils
Thread: 510
Colours: Black, Silver, Rainbow
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Maat Tank Overview
I have very recently reviewed the Maat Tank so the main body of this review will be concentrating on The Alpha Zip device. The Maat tank that was included with this kit was the same Colour and came with the same 2 coil heads as the Maat tank i reviewed so i have continued testing this device over the last week with the tank i have already tested with the MT-M2 0.2ohm coil i was previously using as it was still giving great flavour which is the coil that comes pre-installed and the one i much preferred.
The Maat tank is described as a "Middle Adjustable Airflow Tank" which comes from the fact although it gives traditional bottom airflow the intake slots are raised above the base and the air is then directed a short distance down into the base to feed the coil head in the usual manner, the design from my experience of using the tank solves the leaking issues that plaque bottom airflow designs.
The Maat tank also features a very nice top-fill design which has a release button that sits flush so doubling up as a childproof feature. When pressing the button the top springs smoothly open with a slight rotation revealing the filling port. Filing can be messy with larger nozzles and chunky bottles as the proprietary sleeve drip tip gets in the way of chunky bottles and the coils chamber prevents deep insertion with nozzles that are not thin.
The standard version comes with a 4ml bubble glass installed and a 2ml straight spare while the TPD version comes with two 2ml straight glass tubes. The pre-installed coil head is the MT-M2 0.2ohm dual mesh coil rated between 55-80W, the other included coil is the MT-M1 single mesh 0.13ohm coil rated between 60-85W. Their is also a third coil head available which is the MT-M3 triple mesh 0.19ohm coil rated between 65-85W.
The Maat tank also features a PNP coil-installation system and hidden juice reservoir.
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Alpha Zip Specs and Features:
Size: 85*51.3*25.5mm
Weight: 166.5g
Material: Zinc Alloy, Stainless Steel and Plastic parts
Battery Type: 2* 18650 battery
Power: 5 – 180W
Resistance Range: 0.05-5ohm
Voltage Output: 0-7.5V
Quiescent Current: <10uA
Temperature Range: 100-315℃/200-600℉
Thread: 510 Thread
Colours: Locomotive, Knight, Glory, Stars, Checkerboard
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Review Continued Below:
http://www.voopoo.com/alpha-zip
Introduction
Voopoo have been very busy releasing a load of new products recently and more on the way. Here we take a look at their latest dual 18650 device the Alpha Zip which in this kit comes paired with the new Maat Sub-ohm tank. The Alpha Zip is powered by the Gene.Fit chip which we saw introduced in the Drag 2, featuring Fit mode along with a full TC suite and curves the latest device in the Alpha series seems very much like a Drag with a different skin. The Maat Tank features Middle adjustment airflow, hidden reservoir and a PNP coil-installation system, let's give the Alpha Zip Kit a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
● 1 x VOOPOO ALPHA Zip 180W Mod
● 1 x VOOPOO Maat Tank (4ml standard / 2ml TPD)
● 1 x MT-M2 0.2ohm (Pre-installed)
● 1 x MT-M1 0.13ohm
● 1 x Glass Tube (2ml)
● 5 x Sealing O-Rings
● 1 x USB Cable
● 2 x User Manuals
● 1 x GENE Chip Card
● 1 x Warranty Card
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Alpha Zip Kit came in the usual cardboard packaging Voopoo products are packaged in and on opening we have the Alpha Zip device on view with the tank and all other accessories positioned in the bottom layer. All the devices come with a Silver frame and distinctive panels, I received the Glory version which has Gold coloured panels with engravings and possibly the most understated of the designs, the other versions available are Locomotive, Knight, Stars and Checkerboard. The device looks heavy and solid but while not exactly being lightweight on picking it up i was surprised by it's comfortable weight as it's not anywhere near as heavy as it looks. The panels are identical both sides and all versions somewhere on the design we have "VOOPOO" engraved. The shape is quite boxy with bevelled edging to help with ergonomics, it is helped further ergonomically by having the main face of the device which houses the screen recessed leaving the top section protruding which is where we find the fire button. The fire button is square with a large cross cutout central and protrudes only slightly but being on this protruding area and having the tactile feel of the cross is very easy to locate when feeling for it. Below the fire button is the already mentioned screen followed by good sized navigational buttons that also only protrude slightly. Finally at the bottom of the face of the device we have the micro USB port, the base has venting slots, etched branding and a visible notch for the removal of the battery panel. Up top we have a flush air fed 510 plate which while not being to one side doesn't sit exactly central, the 510 is Gold plated and spring loaded. Build quality is very good and while not the most ergonomic of shapes it actually feels quite good in the hand with the protruding firing section helping immensely.
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Maat Tank Specs and Features:
Size: 56 x 28mm(Standard) & 56 x 24.5mm(TPD)
Capacity: Standard 4ml & TPD 2ml
Coil: MT-M1 0.13ohm Single Mesh Coil(60-85W); MT-M2 0.2ohm Dual Mesh Coil (55-80W)
Material: Stainless Steel & Glass
Way to Refill: Standard: Top fill with automatic gap; TPD: Top fill with child safety lock
Middle AF design with bottom airflow make-up
PNP coil-installation system for easy replacement
Anti-leakage design of filling port
Coils burn-out prevention
Triple air holes for smooth air intake
All-new MT-M1/M2 Mesh coils
Thread: 510
Colours: Black, Silver, Rainbow
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Maat Tank Overview
I have very recently reviewed the Maat Tank so the main body of this review will be concentrating on The Alpha Zip device. The Maat tank that was included with this kit was the same Colour and came with the same 2 coil heads as the Maat tank i reviewed so i have continued testing this device over the last week with the tank i have already tested with the MT-M2 0.2ohm coil i was previously using as it was still giving great flavour which is the coil that comes pre-installed and the one i much preferred.
The Maat tank is described as a "Middle Adjustable Airflow Tank" which comes from the fact although it gives traditional bottom airflow the intake slots are raised above the base and the air is then directed a short distance down into the base to feed the coil head in the usual manner, the design from my experience of using the tank solves the leaking issues that plaque bottom airflow designs.
The Maat tank also features a very nice top-fill design which has a release button that sits flush so doubling up as a childproof feature. When pressing the button the top springs smoothly open with a slight rotation revealing the filling port. Filing can be messy with larger nozzles and chunky bottles as the proprietary sleeve drip tip gets in the way of chunky bottles and the coils chamber prevents deep insertion with nozzles that are not thin.
The standard version comes with a 4ml bubble glass installed and a 2ml straight spare while the TPD version comes with two 2ml straight glass tubes. The pre-installed coil head is the MT-M2 0.2ohm dual mesh coil rated between 55-80W, the other included coil is the MT-M1 single mesh 0.13ohm coil rated between 60-85W. Their is also a third coil head available which is the MT-M3 triple mesh 0.19ohm coil rated between 65-85W.
The Maat tank also features a PNP coil-installation system and hidden juice reservoir.
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Alpha Zip Specs and Features:
Size: 85*51.3*25.5mm
Weight: 166.5g
Material: Zinc Alloy, Stainless Steel and Plastic parts
Battery Type: 2* 18650 battery
Power: 5 – 180W
Resistance Range: 0.05-5ohm
Voltage Output: 0-7.5V
Quiescent Current: <10uA
Temperature Range: 100-315℃/200-600℉
Thread: 510 Thread
Colours: Locomotive, Knight, Glory, Stars, Checkerboard
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Review Continued Below: