Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Argus 40W Pod Kit from Voopoo. The VOOPOO Argus 40W Pod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ella from Sourcemore.
https://www.sourcemore.com/voopoo-argus-...d-kit.html
Introduction
In 2020 Voopoo overtook Smok as the most prolific manufacturer but thanks to most of the products released being centred around the PnP Pods and coil heads we saw cross compatibility (always a good thing) and standards maintained!
The Argus Pod Kit is the in-built version of the popular Argus range which comes with both standard and MTL Pods and appropriate PnP coil heads. With Type C USB, 1500mAh in-built battery, adjustable airflow, Auto Draw/Button fire options and a hook which can be used to attach the device on to a belt etc this simple 40w maximum Pod Mod is certainly worth a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
Standard Edition
1 x ARGUS Device
1 x PnP Pod Tank (4.5ml)
1 x PnP MTL Tank (2ml)
1 x PnP-VM1, 0.3Ω
1 x PnP-TR-1, 1.2Ω
1 x Type-C Cable
1 x User Manual
TPD Edition
1 x ARGUS Device
1 x PnP Pod Tank (2ml)
1 x PnP MTL Tank (2ml)
1 x PnP-VM1, 0.3Ω
1 x PnP-TR-1, 1.2Ω
1 x Type-C Cable
1 x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Argus 40w Pod Kit came in cardboard packaging with pull out draw and on opening i was met by a cute busy looking device with that sort of SL-Class type form factor. The colour options refer to the spine and bracket as the main chassis on all options is Black and while most have that splash design we saw on the Argus GT mine doesn't have that. I received the Denim & Silver version which has a Denim spine with "ARGOS" printed in Black which is held in place with a Silver bracket that fuses to Black towards the lower section, the colour options are Litchi Leather Blue, Litchi Leather Red, Carbon Fiber Black, Denim Silver and Vintage Grey Silver.
It's a pocket friendly ergonomic device with a large rectangular fire button with circular concave centre, we then have a tiny screen followed by the rectangular navigational buttons. At the bottom of the face underneath the navigational buttons we have a silicone plug protecting the Type C USB port. The base has knurling which mimics a battery cap and we have quite a bit of branding on both sides.
We also have a large hook but nothing included that this can attach too and to be honest i love the look and size of this device apart from this hook which just dangles and constantly knocks against the device while in use.
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Argus 40w Pod Kit Specs and Features:
Size: 108*33*30mm (with PnP pod); 107*33*30mm (with PnP MTL pod)
Material: Leather & Zinc Alloy+PCTG
Battery: Built-in 1500mAh battery
Power Range: 5-40W
Resistance Range: 0.3-3.0Ω
Output Voltage: 3.2-4.2V
Capacity: 4.5ml&2ml (2ml &2ml TPD)
Standard Coils: PnP-VM1/ PnP-R2
Compatible Coils Above: 0.3Ω of PnP coils
Filling Type: Bottom Filling
GENE.AI chip to ensure a stable performance
Freely portable hook design for easy carrying
Type-C charging port
Charge rate: 5v/1A
Two pods of regular pod and MTL pod included
Compatible with all PnP coils
Bottom adjustable air intake control
Colour: Litchi Leather Blue, Litchi Leather Red, Carbon Fiber Black, Denim Silver, Vintage Grey Silver
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The Pod
Included is 2 different PnP pods which are cross compatible with the other Voopoo devices that use the PnP pods. You receive the standard 4.5ml PnP pod (2ml version TPD) and also the 2ml MTL PnP pod which has a MTL style drip tip but seems to be fixed so unfortunately you can't use your own. Most of the pod protrudes out of the device for good visibility of your juice so no issues there.
Looking at it's circular base (both pods are identical at the base) we have 3 evenly placed strong magnets and a silicone flap kept attached with a metal stud. The flap is easy to lift to pull the bung out revealing a very generous fill port plenty big enough for a quick, mess free fill.
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The Coils
Included is 2 different coil heads none of which are pre-installed and both part of the Voopoo PnP range. The coil head just gets press fitted into the pod as is the case with most of these pod mod pods!
The 2 included coil heads are the PnP VM1 0.3ohm mesh coil head rated between 32 - 40w and the other included coil head is the PnP TR-1 1.2ohm regular coil head rated between 10 - 15w.
Although the picture says the 1.2ohm coil head is mesh that's incorrect, it's a vertical round wire coil head!
The Argus Pod Kit is compatible with Voopoo PnP range of coil heads which is quite extensive!
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Fitting The Pod
The bottom of the bay only has the round central section visible with the rest of the floor which leads to the airflow slots being obscured by the perimeter having an upper metallic shelf for the pod magnets to attract too. Looking at the bottom of the bay we have a raised central positive and outer raised negative spring loaded contacts which look to have a silicone seal.
The pod snaps into place and fits very securely, the dual negatives and metallic surround shelf design means the pod can be fitted without it needing to be lined up a certain way, good design!
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The Airflow
The air enters the coil head via it's base and of course the bore of the coil head has some bearing on the draw but the latest Voopoo pod mods have quite a neat system to control how much air gets to the base of the coil head.
On each side of the device we have airflow slots with metallic plates underneath that can slide to close down the openings. The plates are controlled by also having a slot above the spine with adjustment lever. The lever to the far left of the slot is the airflow fully closed and as it is moved to the right the plates slide open until the lever to the far right is fully open. I love the idea and execution apart from the lever although not as crude is like a nail head sticking out which both catches on clothing and can come quite sharp, really wish the idea was kept but a lower profile broader lever was installed.
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Review Continued Below:
https://www.sourcemore.com/voopoo-argus-...d-kit.html
Introduction
In 2020 Voopoo overtook Smok as the most prolific manufacturer but thanks to most of the products released being centred around the PnP Pods and coil heads we saw cross compatibility (always a good thing) and standards maintained!
The Argus Pod Kit is the in-built version of the popular Argus range which comes with both standard and MTL Pods and appropriate PnP coil heads. With Type C USB, 1500mAh in-built battery, adjustable airflow, Auto Draw/Button fire options and a hook which can be used to attach the device on to a belt etc this simple 40w maximum Pod Mod is certainly worth a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
Standard Edition
1 x ARGUS Device
1 x PnP Pod Tank (4.5ml)
1 x PnP MTL Tank (2ml)
1 x PnP-VM1, 0.3Ω
1 x PnP-TR-1, 1.2Ω
1 x Type-C Cable
1 x User Manual
TPD Edition
1 x ARGUS Device
1 x PnP Pod Tank (2ml)
1 x PnP MTL Tank (2ml)
1 x PnP-VM1, 0.3Ω
1 x PnP-TR-1, 1.2Ω
1 x Type-C Cable
1 x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Argus 40w Pod Kit came in cardboard packaging with pull out draw and on opening i was met by a cute busy looking device with that sort of SL-Class type form factor. The colour options refer to the spine and bracket as the main chassis on all options is Black and while most have that splash design we saw on the Argus GT mine doesn't have that. I received the Denim & Silver version which has a Denim spine with "ARGOS" printed in Black which is held in place with a Silver bracket that fuses to Black towards the lower section, the colour options are Litchi Leather Blue, Litchi Leather Red, Carbon Fiber Black, Denim Silver and Vintage Grey Silver.
It's a pocket friendly ergonomic device with a large rectangular fire button with circular concave centre, we then have a tiny screen followed by the rectangular navigational buttons. At the bottom of the face underneath the navigational buttons we have a silicone plug protecting the Type C USB port. The base has knurling which mimics a battery cap and we have quite a bit of branding on both sides.
We also have a large hook but nothing included that this can attach too and to be honest i love the look and size of this device apart from this hook which just dangles and constantly knocks against the device while in use.
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Argus 40w Pod Kit Specs and Features:
Size: 108*33*30mm (with PnP pod); 107*33*30mm (with PnP MTL pod)
Material: Leather & Zinc Alloy+PCTG
Battery: Built-in 1500mAh battery
Power Range: 5-40W
Resistance Range: 0.3-3.0Ω
Output Voltage: 3.2-4.2V
Capacity: 4.5ml&2ml (2ml &2ml TPD)
Standard Coils: PnP-VM1/ PnP-R2
Compatible Coils Above: 0.3Ω of PnP coils
Filling Type: Bottom Filling
GENE.AI chip to ensure a stable performance
Freely portable hook design for easy carrying
Type-C charging port
Charge rate: 5v/1A
Two pods of regular pod and MTL pod included
Compatible with all PnP coils
Bottom adjustable air intake control
Colour: Litchi Leather Blue, Litchi Leather Red, Carbon Fiber Black, Denim Silver, Vintage Grey Silver
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The Pod
Included is 2 different PnP pods which are cross compatible with the other Voopoo devices that use the PnP pods. You receive the standard 4.5ml PnP pod (2ml version TPD) and also the 2ml MTL PnP pod which has a MTL style drip tip but seems to be fixed so unfortunately you can't use your own. Most of the pod protrudes out of the device for good visibility of your juice so no issues there.
Looking at it's circular base (both pods are identical at the base) we have 3 evenly placed strong magnets and a silicone flap kept attached with a metal stud. The flap is easy to lift to pull the bung out revealing a very generous fill port plenty big enough for a quick, mess free fill.
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The Coils
Included is 2 different coil heads none of which are pre-installed and both part of the Voopoo PnP range. The coil head just gets press fitted into the pod as is the case with most of these pod mod pods!
The 2 included coil heads are the PnP VM1 0.3ohm mesh coil head rated between 32 - 40w and the other included coil head is the PnP TR-1 1.2ohm regular coil head rated between 10 - 15w.
Although the picture says the 1.2ohm coil head is mesh that's incorrect, it's a vertical round wire coil head!
The Argus Pod Kit is compatible with Voopoo PnP range of coil heads which is quite extensive!
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Fitting The Pod
The bottom of the bay only has the round central section visible with the rest of the floor which leads to the airflow slots being obscured by the perimeter having an upper metallic shelf for the pod magnets to attract too. Looking at the bottom of the bay we have a raised central positive and outer raised negative spring loaded contacts which look to have a silicone seal.
The pod snaps into place and fits very securely, the dual negatives and metallic surround shelf design means the pod can be fitted without it needing to be lined up a certain way, good design!
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The Airflow
The air enters the coil head via it's base and of course the bore of the coil head has some bearing on the draw but the latest Voopoo pod mods have quite a neat system to control how much air gets to the base of the coil head.
On each side of the device we have airflow slots with metallic plates underneath that can slide to close down the openings. The plates are controlled by also having a slot above the spine with adjustment lever. The lever to the far left of the slot is the airflow fully closed and as it is moved to the right the plates slide open until the lever to the far right is fully open. I love the idea and execution apart from the lever although not as crude is like a nail head sticking out which both catches on clothing and can come quite sharp, really wish the idea was kept but a lower profile broader lever was installed.
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