Aegis X Mod was sent to me for review from Sourcemore
Overview
The Aegis X is the latest dual-18650 mod from popular vape manufacturer Geekvape. It is rated for 220 watts, features an impressive 2.4-inch color screen, and it is powered by the updated AS 2.0 chipset. And same as the rest of the Aegis line, the X comes with an IP67 certification for dust and water-resistance.
Geekvape has a proven track record in mod manufacturing. The Aegis series has become very popular for being rugged and reliable, and the Nova was one of my favorite mods for 2018. I recently reviewed the Aegis Squonk, which I found to be one of the best squonk mods on the market. The company has quietly become one of the top mod makers in vaping, so let’s see if the Aegis X can live up to the expectations.
Quality
The Aegis X is a solid, nicely built and well-designed mod. It has the same tactical looks as the rest of the line. It is a little lighter than the Aegis Legend and feels great in the hand. Its size is average for a dual-18650 mod, pretty much the same as the Aegis Legend. The mod features a massive 2.4-inch OLED color screen that nearly covers the entire side of the mod and is very clear and bright.
Like all Aegis mods, the mod itself is mostly black and has a thick rubber coating that covers most of it. The color option itself is only an accent panel around the side of the mod and the color of the soft, cloth-like material that touches the palm. The panel for the Signature Orange one has a nice matte finish to it, while the material is dark grey. It looks good and gives it some nice contrast. Branding is kept simple. There is a Geekvape logo above the screen and an Aegis one in white just below the adjustment buttons. Nothing over the top, but I do think the white “Aegis” writing looks a little out of place.
The sliding latch battery door is same as in the Aegis Legend. Once the batteries are in you have to jam it shut, making sure the latch is secure. Not a big fan of it personally, but it’s better than having doors to unscrew. Since it’s an IP67-rated mod, they can’t do the magnetic side door, so this design makes sense.
There is no button rattle on this mod at all either. The 510 pin is great and gave me no issues with any atomizer. It is centered and the rubber part bevels up a little. The mod itself is 31.5 mm thick, but it can fit up to 26 mm atomizer without overhang due to the bevel. More than good enough for me—I’m using it with my 28mm Triple RTA and the slight overhang is barely visible.
They list 2-amp charging on this mod and while I don’t recommend charging mods internally, I did test it for informational purposes. I found the max charge rate to be 2.05 amps, so that’s a great rating. But still, it’s always best to use an external charger. The USB port is next to the 510 connection and it is protected by a rubber plug.
Features and functions
The Aegis X is packed with features and modes like most of Geekvape’s mods. You have Power mode with Soft, Normal and Powerful preheat options (which is a new feature on their mods), Temp Control (SS, Ni200, Ti, and TCR), Watt Curve mode (VPC), and Bypass mode. It uses a standard TCR as well, which is fully adjustable in TCR mode but not adjustable in the presets. It has pretty much every mode a vaper would need without being overbearing.
The main difference between the X and the other Aegis mods though is that it uses five profile memory slots that you can program and switch on the fly. For example, I had one set up for Power mode, one set up for TC mode and one for Watt Curve mode. So, instead of having to change a bunch of settings, I was able to just switch the profile. That’s quite a nice feature, especially if you like vaping in a variety of modes.
Pro's
- Great build quality
- Nice rubber coating
- IP67 rated
- Eight color options
- Accurately rated for watts
- Good overall power mode performance
- Handles 26 mm atomizers without overhang
- Affordably priced
- High amp limit
- Watt Curve mode
- Nicely laid out and easy to use menu
- Excellent massive 2.4-inch large color screen
- 2-amp charging that is accurately rated
- Boost circuit
Con's
- No listing for max amps
- Not a fan of the battery door type
- Can’t get the full wattage in TC mode
- Manual doesn't explain “Auto” and “AAB” settings
Conclusion:
Overall, Geekvape did a great job with this mod. I’ve always been a fan of the line’s design and performance, and the Aegis X lives up to the expectations. If you don’t use TC mode and like mods with big color screens, it’s an excellent mod and well worth buying. Especially since they use a boost circuit which only a couple of companies do on dual-battery mods.
If you use TC mode though, it’s going to be a pass and you’d be better off with the Nova mod—the Aegis Legend wasn’t good for TC mode either, but for different reasons. I’m a little sad to see them take a step back there, since they were one of very few companies making affordable mass-produced mods with good temp control performance in the past year. I hope that they take this to heart and fix it on the next mod.
Overview
The Aegis X is the latest dual-18650 mod from popular vape manufacturer Geekvape. It is rated for 220 watts, features an impressive 2.4-inch color screen, and it is powered by the updated AS 2.0 chipset. And same as the rest of the Aegis line, the X comes with an IP67 certification for dust and water-resistance.
Geekvape has a proven track record in mod manufacturing. The Aegis series has become very popular for being rugged and reliable, and the Nova was one of my favorite mods for 2018. I recently reviewed the Aegis Squonk, which I found to be one of the best squonk mods on the market. The company has quietly become one of the top mod makers in vaping, so let’s see if the Aegis X can live up to the expectations.
Quality
The Aegis X is a solid, nicely built and well-designed mod. It has the same tactical looks as the rest of the line. It is a little lighter than the Aegis Legend and feels great in the hand. Its size is average for a dual-18650 mod, pretty much the same as the Aegis Legend. The mod features a massive 2.4-inch OLED color screen that nearly covers the entire side of the mod and is very clear and bright.
Like all Aegis mods, the mod itself is mostly black and has a thick rubber coating that covers most of it. The color option itself is only an accent panel around the side of the mod and the color of the soft, cloth-like material that touches the palm. The panel for the Signature Orange one has a nice matte finish to it, while the material is dark grey. It looks good and gives it some nice contrast. Branding is kept simple. There is a Geekvape logo above the screen and an Aegis one in white just below the adjustment buttons. Nothing over the top, but I do think the white “Aegis” writing looks a little out of place.
The sliding latch battery door is same as in the Aegis Legend. Once the batteries are in you have to jam it shut, making sure the latch is secure. Not a big fan of it personally, but it’s better than having doors to unscrew. Since it’s an IP67-rated mod, they can’t do the magnetic side door, so this design makes sense.
There is no button rattle on this mod at all either. The 510 pin is great and gave me no issues with any atomizer. It is centered and the rubber part bevels up a little. The mod itself is 31.5 mm thick, but it can fit up to 26 mm atomizer without overhang due to the bevel. More than good enough for me—I’m using it with my 28mm Triple RTA and the slight overhang is barely visible.
They list 2-amp charging on this mod and while I don’t recommend charging mods internally, I did test it for informational purposes. I found the max charge rate to be 2.05 amps, so that’s a great rating. But still, it’s always best to use an external charger. The USB port is next to the 510 connection and it is protected by a rubber plug.
Features and functions
The Aegis X is packed with features and modes like most of Geekvape’s mods. You have Power mode with Soft, Normal and Powerful preheat options (which is a new feature on their mods), Temp Control (SS, Ni200, Ti, and TCR), Watt Curve mode (VPC), and Bypass mode. It uses a standard TCR as well, which is fully adjustable in TCR mode but not adjustable in the presets. It has pretty much every mode a vaper would need without being overbearing.
The main difference between the X and the other Aegis mods though is that it uses five profile memory slots that you can program and switch on the fly. For example, I had one set up for Power mode, one set up for TC mode and one for Watt Curve mode. So, instead of having to change a bunch of settings, I was able to just switch the profile. That’s quite a nice feature, especially if you like vaping in a variety of modes.
Pro's
- Great build quality
- Nice rubber coating
- IP67 rated
- Eight color options
- Accurately rated for watts
- Good overall power mode performance
- Handles 26 mm atomizers without overhang
- Affordably priced
- High amp limit
- Watt Curve mode
- Nicely laid out and easy to use menu
- Excellent massive 2.4-inch large color screen
- 2-amp charging that is accurately rated
- Boost circuit
Con's
- No listing for max amps
- Not a fan of the battery door type
- Can’t get the full wattage in TC mode
- Manual doesn't explain “Auto” and “AAB” settings
Conclusion:
Overall, Geekvape did a great job with this mod. I’ve always been a fan of the line’s design and performance, and the Aegis X lives up to the expectations. If you don’t use TC mode and like mods with big color screens, it’s an excellent mod and well worth buying. Especially since they use a boost circuit which only a couple of companies do on dual-battery mods.
If you use TC mode though, it’s going to be a pass and you’d be better off with the Nova mod—the Aegis Legend wasn’t good for TC mode either, but for different reasons. I’m a little sad to see them take a step back there, since they were one of very few companies making affordable mass-produced mods with good temp control performance in the past year. I hope that they take this to heart and fix it on the next mod.
