Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the iStick Pico X 75W TC Kit with Melo 4 from Eleaf. The iStick Pico X 75W TC Kit with Melo 4 was supplied for the purpose of this review by Eleaf.
http://www.eleafworld.com/istick-pico-x-with-melo-4/
Introduction
The iStick Pico has become Eleaf's flagship since the originals release, and here we see the latest version taking an ergonomic device and then taking ergonomics to a new level. You can see the Pico X had the same starting Pico form but then has been given contours to match the contours of your hand amongst other ergonomic improvements. Also featuring smart mode which we are seeing more on devices to give it a modern update thankfully they have pretty much functionality wise kept it true to the original. In this kit it's paired with the TPD compliant 22mm diameter Melo 4 featuring a new mesh coil, so i'll crack on and give my thoughts!
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In the Box
Contents:
1 x iStick Pico X (without cell)
1 x MELO 4 Atomizer (D22)
2 x EC-M 0.15ohm Heads
1 x QC USB Cable
2 x User Manuals
Spare Parts
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The iStick Pico X Kit came in the usual Eleaf style cardboard box packaging and when opened i found i had received the Red version that comes with Silver Melo 4 tank. The Pico X is also available in Silver, Black, Green and Blue, all versions come with a Silver Melo 4 and i must say both the Green and the Blue in my opinion are very nice shades of those colours. The device is fully covered in a Rubber paint which seems very thick and durable, not sure if the device itself is plastic or very light metal, it is light but not as super lightweight as some plastic mods of late. The device is larger at the top than the bottom and also narrower at the front and spine then bowed out in the centre, the whole device is very contoured to match the contours of your hand when using it. The Spine and both sides are featureless apart from "Eleaf" printed small central bottom one side and " iStick Pico X" printed in small central bottom the other side. The front of the device has a square fire button which has a circular concave positioned slightly on a tilt at the top. Further down we have the screen followed by micro USB port. The base of the device has venting for the battery and printed safety stamps, the bottom is also where we find the side by side navigational buttons which are on a recessed rocker. Moving to the top we have to one side the battery cap, the other side we have a 510 plate with Gold plated, spring loaded 510. The Pico X has been designed quite obviously with ergonomics in mind and in that regard is a great success. In my opinion the shape and rubber finish as well as being comfortable in the hand is also aesthetically pleasing.
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Melo 4 Specs and Features
Size: 22mm x 52.5mm
E-liquid capacity: 2ml
Weight: 46.8g
Coil: EC-M 0.15
Convenient retractable top filling design
Also compatible with EC2 series coils with optimal flavor
Dual adjustable bottom airflow for huge cloud
Detachable Structure for Easy Cleaning
Thread: 510
Colours: Black, Blue, Greenery, Red, Silver, White
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Melo 4 Overview
The Melo 4 is an easy to use no fuss sub-ohm tank, so it has a lot in common with a Pico which is liked for it's simplicity despite having many features. It comes apart and screws back together with no problems at all and the coils screw into the base then screw on to the air pipe as the base is screwed in place. It is a standard 510 drip tip fitting so you can use your favourite 510, it is also top-fill. To fill the tank you just need to push the top-cap and it slides open revealing the fill port, then just push it back in place (this operates with a perfect tolerance and is very secure, there is no way the tank will open by accident). The airflow is dual cyclops with stopper which moves very smoothly. You get two identical mesh coils provided which are 0.15 and rated between 30w and 75w, the EC2 coils also are suitable which when i used in the past i found the 0.5ohm best at 40w and the 0.3ohm at 45w. I will go through how the the new mesh coil performs later in the review. The capacity is 2ml so the kit is TPD compliant but unfortunately no spare glass is included.
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iStick Pico X Specs and Features:
Size: 50 x 31 x 73mm
Battery type: Single 18650 battery (not included)
Output wattage: 75W max
Output voltage: 0.5V-9V
Resistance range: 0.1Ω-3.0ohm (VW/Bypass mode)/0.05-1.0ohm (TC-Ni/Ti/SS/M1/M2/M3 mode)
Wattage recommending system
Rubber paint finish with smooth feel
Ergonomic and compact design
Bottom ventilation holes
0.69-inch screen with optional interfaces
Upgraded firmware & USB charging
Thread: 510
Colours: Silver, Black, Red, Green, Blue
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Fitting the Battery
To install an 18650 battery you need to unscrew the battery cap off the top of the device then just pop your battery in negative up and screw the cap back on, the threading is very good and there is no battery rattle. Fitting the battery this way is very secure and means the device's main body can be shortened but their is a trade off. It reduces the size of tank that can be fitted on the Pico X, the battery cap prevents even 24mm tanks fitting which is a big con making the device more suited for MTL vapers.
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The Display
The display is bright and sharp and like a few devices that have been released recently is old school just showing the most useful information. To the left of the display we have the battery status bar, next to this is the resistance, then underneath the resistance is the subpara which is puffs by default but can be changed to seconds vaped or voltage. Finally the entire right side of the screen displays the mode and wattage (temperature when in temp control).
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Review Continued Below:
http://www.eleafworld.com/istick-pico-x-with-melo-4/
Introduction
The iStick Pico has become Eleaf's flagship since the originals release, and here we see the latest version taking an ergonomic device and then taking ergonomics to a new level. You can see the Pico X had the same starting Pico form but then has been given contours to match the contours of your hand amongst other ergonomic improvements. Also featuring smart mode which we are seeing more on devices to give it a modern update thankfully they have pretty much functionality wise kept it true to the original. In this kit it's paired with the TPD compliant 22mm diameter Melo 4 featuring a new mesh coil, so i'll crack on and give my thoughts!
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In the Box
Contents:
1 x iStick Pico X (without cell)
1 x MELO 4 Atomizer (D22)
2 x EC-M 0.15ohm Heads
1 x QC USB Cable
2 x User Manuals
Spare Parts
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The iStick Pico X Kit came in the usual Eleaf style cardboard box packaging and when opened i found i had received the Red version that comes with Silver Melo 4 tank. The Pico X is also available in Silver, Black, Green and Blue, all versions come with a Silver Melo 4 and i must say both the Green and the Blue in my opinion are very nice shades of those colours. The device is fully covered in a Rubber paint which seems very thick and durable, not sure if the device itself is plastic or very light metal, it is light but not as super lightweight as some plastic mods of late. The device is larger at the top than the bottom and also narrower at the front and spine then bowed out in the centre, the whole device is very contoured to match the contours of your hand when using it. The Spine and both sides are featureless apart from "Eleaf" printed small central bottom one side and " iStick Pico X" printed in small central bottom the other side. The front of the device has a square fire button which has a circular concave positioned slightly on a tilt at the top. Further down we have the screen followed by micro USB port. The base of the device has venting for the battery and printed safety stamps, the bottom is also where we find the side by side navigational buttons which are on a recessed rocker. Moving to the top we have to one side the battery cap, the other side we have a 510 plate with Gold plated, spring loaded 510. The Pico X has been designed quite obviously with ergonomics in mind and in that regard is a great success. In my opinion the shape and rubber finish as well as being comfortable in the hand is also aesthetically pleasing.
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Melo 4 Specs and Features
Size: 22mm x 52.5mm
E-liquid capacity: 2ml
Weight: 46.8g
Coil: EC-M 0.15
Convenient retractable top filling design
Also compatible with EC2 series coils with optimal flavor
Dual adjustable bottom airflow for huge cloud
Detachable Structure for Easy Cleaning
Thread: 510
Colours: Black, Blue, Greenery, Red, Silver, White
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Melo 4 Overview
The Melo 4 is an easy to use no fuss sub-ohm tank, so it has a lot in common with a Pico which is liked for it's simplicity despite having many features. It comes apart and screws back together with no problems at all and the coils screw into the base then screw on to the air pipe as the base is screwed in place. It is a standard 510 drip tip fitting so you can use your favourite 510, it is also top-fill. To fill the tank you just need to push the top-cap and it slides open revealing the fill port, then just push it back in place (this operates with a perfect tolerance and is very secure, there is no way the tank will open by accident). The airflow is dual cyclops with stopper which moves very smoothly. You get two identical mesh coils provided which are 0.15 and rated between 30w and 75w, the EC2 coils also are suitable which when i used in the past i found the 0.5ohm best at 40w and the 0.3ohm at 45w. I will go through how the the new mesh coil performs later in the review. The capacity is 2ml so the kit is TPD compliant but unfortunately no spare glass is included.
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iStick Pico X Specs and Features:
Size: 50 x 31 x 73mm
Battery type: Single 18650 battery (not included)
Output wattage: 75W max
Output voltage: 0.5V-9V
Resistance range: 0.1Ω-3.0ohm (VW/Bypass mode)/0.05-1.0ohm (TC-Ni/Ti/SS/M1/M2/M3 mode)
Wattage recommending system
Rubber paint finish with smooth feel
Ergonomic and compact design
Bottom ventilation holes
0.69-inch screen with optional interfaces
Upgraded firmware & USB charging
Thread: 510
Colours: Silver, Black, Red, Green, Blue
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Fitting the Battery
To install an 18650 battery you need to unscrew the battery cap off the top of the device then just pop your battery in negative up and screw the cap back on, the threading is very good and there is no battery rattle. Fitting the battery this way is very secure and means the device's main body can be shortened but their is a trade off. It reduces the size of tank that can be fitted on the Pico X, the battery cap prevents even 24mm tanks fitting which is a big con making the device more suited for MTL vapers.
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The Display
The display is bright and sharp and like a few devices that have been released recently is old school just showing the most useful information. To the left of the display we have the battery status bar, next to this is the resistance, then underneath the resistance is the subpara which is puffs by default but can be changed to seconds vaped or voltage. Finally the entire right side of the screen displays the mode and wattage (temperature when in temp control).
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