Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Aegis Hero Pod Mod Kit from Geekvape. The Aegis Hero Pod Mod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Geekvape.
https://www.geekvape.com/kits/aegis/aegis-hero.html
Introduction
Yes another Aegis and another Pod Mod/AIO device but this one has it's size going for it if you are into stealth devices as it's a tiny little fella. That small size though gives us both a small battery and screen as a trade off.
The Aegis Hero maintains the usual IP67 rating while also offering a top to bottom leak resistant adjustable airflow design. The Hero features both Power and Bypass modes with a puff counter that can be reset but is a very simple device which also utilises the same Boost B-Series coil heads as used on the Boost, Boost Plus and Zeus Nano Tank. The device is also extremely light and comes in 6 colour options, let's give it a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Geekvape Aegis Hero Pod Kit
1 x Geekvape Aegis G Coil Boost 0.4ohm Mesh
1 x Geekvape Aegis G Coil Boost 0.6ohm Mesh
1 x Coil removal spanner
1 x Narrower bore drip tip
1 x User Manual
1 x Micro USB Charging Cable
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Aegis Hero arrived in Sample packaging so yours will differ and on opening i was surprised despite seeing the dimensions listed just what a small palm sized device the Hero is. The overall look in a mini Aegis Legend (and i mean mini) and at just 88g not so sure if the IP67 waterproof rating is needed as this could possibly float! The colour option refers to the colour of the bracket which on mine is Black, the options are Red, Silver, Rainbow, Black, Blue or Gunmetal.
On the face we have a slanted fire button top and switch style vertical navigational rocker bottom, in-between we have a very small screen. The front section of the sides and the base of the device has a thick rubber shell and then we have a Zinc Alloy bracket in the colour of choice, finally we have the familiar padded Black leather spine with two vertical rows of stitching. We have 3 visible screws either side to secure the bracket and also "AEGIS" stamped into the metal both sides. One side in the rubber section we have a rubber plug that seals the USB port and the opposite side either a "S" or "5" stamped into the rubber which makes me think maybe at some point during it's design Hero wasn't it's original name but i am guessing!
Up top the pod protrudes and is tinted but is not over dark and we have an adjustable airflow cap with dual slots and 510 fitting drip tip. Moving to the base we have the Geekvape logo within a circular indented section and membrane sealed venting holes. The build quality is what i would expect with an Aegis IP67 device and ergonomically it just gets swallowed up in the hand!
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Aegis Hero Specs and Features:
Dimensions: 48.15* 25.4* 82.9mm
Materials: Rubber, Zinc Alloy, Leather
Weight: 88g
Battery Capacity: 1200mAh
Battery Type: Integrated
Modes: Power, Bypass
Puff Counter
Coil Resistance: 0.4ohm, 0.6ohm
Coil Types: Mesh
Pod Kit Type: Re-Fillable
Tank Capacity: 4ml (2ml TPD)
IP67 Waterproof & Shockproof Capabilities
1200mAh battery with 45W Max Output
0.42 Inch OLED Display Screen
Compatible with G Coil Boost Series
Adjustable Airflow & Easy Top Fill
Multiple protections for safe vaping
Colours: Red, Silver, Rainbow, Black, Blue, Gunmetal
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What's Included?
As well as the Aegis Hero device with 4ml (2ml TPD) pod and paperwork you receive both the 0.4ohm and 0.6ohm mesh boost coil heads, a coil removal spanner (which i have never needed), spare drip tip with narrower bore and of course a USB cable!
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Waterproof, Dustproof, Shockproof
The Aegis Hero is IP67 waterproof which means it can withstand water immersion between 15cm and 1 meter for 30 minutes.
It is also dustproof as classified by the first number of the IP67 rating and shockproof so the device is protected from dust ingress and accidental drops.
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The Pod
The pod is tinted but not too darkly and also protrudes outside the device so seeing the e-liquid level is no problem at all. Up top we have a cap that turns with dual airflow slots but more about that later then on top of the cap a 510 fitting drip tip, one with a narrower bore is also included. Still on the top surface of the pod towards the front we have a rubber piece which lifts easily to reveal it's a plug for a good sized fill port. The capacity is 4ml on the standard pod and of course 2ml with the TPD version, i found filling quick and mess free!
Looking at the base of the pod we have the opening for the coil head to be press fitted into position and two protruding guide rails, we also have a wide rectangular magnet.
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Fitting The Coil Head
The Aegis Hero takes the same Boost coils that fit the Boost, Boost Plus and Zeus Nano Tank. You receive both the 0.6ohm and 0.4ohm kanthal mesh coils, the 0.4ohm is rated between 25w and 33w and the 0.6ohm rated between 15w and 25w.
As mentioned the coil head just gets press fitted into the pod at the bottom, make sure you line up the flat edges of the coil head with the protruding rails either side of the opening on the pod, this will make sure the airflow inlets of the coil head are positioned correctly!
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Fitting The Pod
Looking in the bay we can see the central Gold plated, spring loaded contacts and the wide rectangular magnet which lines up with the magnet on the pod. You need to put the pod in front first and as well as the very strong magnet it clicks into place and has no movement whatsoever! When removing you can get your nail between the pod and device and then give it a good tug!
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The Airflow
On top of the pod we have like a top-cap with dual slots and turning the cap closes and opens the airflow giving the Hero full adjustable airflow. It's a top to bottom design and when the coil head is installed it's airflow inlets are sealed within the pod giving it a leak resistant design. The air comes through the adjustable airflow slots and then travels down tubes which feed the coil head inlets!
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Review Continued Below:
https://www.geekvape.com/kits/aegis/aegis-hero.html
Introduction
Yes another Aegis and another Pod Mod/AIO device but this one has it's size going for it if you are into stealth devices as it's a tiny little fella. That small size though gives us both a small battery and screen as a trade off.
The Aegis Hero maintains the usual IP67 rating while also offering a top to bottom leak resistant adjustable airflow design. The Hero features both Power and Bypass modes with a puff counter that can be reset but is a very simple device which also utilises the same Boost B-Series coil heads as used on the Boost, Boost Plus and Zeus Nano Tank. The device is also extremely light and comes in 6 colour options, let's give it a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Geekvape Aegis Hero Pod Kit
1 x Geekvape Aegis G Coil Boost 0.4ohm Mesh
1 x Geekvape Aegis G Coil Boost 0.6ohm Mesh
1 x Coil removal spanner
1 x Narrower bore drip tip
1 x User Manual
1 x Micro USB Charging Cable
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Aegis Hero arrived in Sample packaging so yours will differ and on opening i was surprised despite seeing the dimensions listed just what a small palm sized device the Hero is. The overall look in a mini Aegis Legend (and i mean mini) and at just 88g not so sure if the IP67 waterproof rating is needed as this could possibly float! The colour option refers to the colour of the bracket which on mine is Black, the options are Red, Silver, Rainbow, Black, Blue or Gunmetal.
On the face we have a slanted fire button top and switch style vertical navigational rocker bottom, in-between we have a very small screen. The front section of the sides and the base of the device has a thick rubber shell and then we have a Zinc Alloy bracket in the colour of choice, finally we have the familiar padded Black leather spine with two vertical rows of stitching. We have 3 visible screws either side to secure the bracket and also "AEGIS" stamped into the metal both sides. One side in the rubber section we have a rubber plug that seals the USB port and the opposite side either a "S" or "5" stamped into the rubber which makes me think maybe at some point during it's design Hero wasn't it's original name but i am guessing!
Up top the pod protrudes and is tinted but is not over dark and we have an adjustable airflow cap with dual slots and 510 fitting drip tip. Moving to the base we have the Geekvape logo within a circular indented section and membrane sealed venting holes. The build quality is what i would expect with an Aegis IP67 device and ergonomically it just gets swallowed up in the hand!
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Aegis Hero Specs and Features:
Dimensions: 48.15* 25.4* 82.9mm
Materials: Rubber, Zinc Alloy, Leather
Weight: 88g
Battery Capacity: 1200mAh
Battery Type: Integrated
Modes: Power, Bypass
Puff Counter
Coil Resistance: 0.4ohm, 0.6ohm
Coil Types: Mesh
Pod Kit Type: Re-Fillable
Tank Capacity: 4ml (2ml TPD)
IP67 Waterproof & Shockproof Capabilities
1200mAh battery with 45W Max Output
0.42 Inch OLED Display Screen
Compatible with G Coil Boost Series
Adjustable Airflow & Easy Top Fill
Multiple protections for safe vaping
Colours: Red, Silver, Rainbow, Black, Blue, Gunmetal
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What's Included?
As well as the Aegis Hero device with 4ml (2ml TPD) pod and paperwork you receive both the 0.4ohm and 0.6ohm mesh boost coil heads, a coil removal spanner (which i have never needed), spare drip tip with narrower bore and of course a USB cable!
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Waterproof, Dustproof, Shockproof
The Aegis Hero is IP67 waterproof which means it can withstand water immersion between 15cm and 1 meter for 30 minutes.
It is also dustproof as classified by the first number of the IP67 rating and shockproof so the device is protected from dust ingress and accidental drops.
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The Pod
The pod is tinted but not too darkly and also protrudes outside the device so seeing the e-liquid level is no problem at all. Up top we have a cap that turns with dual airflow slots but more about that later then on top of the cap a 510 fitting drip tip, one with a narrower bore is also included. Still on the top surface of the pod towards the front we have a rubber piece which lifts easily to reveal it's a plug for a good sized fill port. The capacity is 4ml on the standard pod and of course 2ml with the TPD version, i found filling quick and mess free!
Looking at the base of the pod we have the opening for the coil head to be press fitted into position and two protruding guide rails, we also have a wide rectangular magnet.
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Fitting The Coil Head
The Aegis Hero takes the same Boost coils that fit the Boost, Boost Plus and Zeus Nano Tank. You receive both the 0.6ohm and 0.4ohm kanthal mesh coils, the 0.4ohm is rated between 25w and 33w and the 0.6ohm rated between 15w and 25w.
As mentioned the coil head just gets press fitted into the pod at the bottom, make sure you line up the flat edges of the coil head with the protruding rails either side of the opening on the pod, this will make sure the airflow inlets of the coil head are positioned correctly!
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Fitting The Pod
Looking in the bay we can see the central Gold plated, spring loaded contacts and the wide rectangular magnet which lines up with the magnet on the pod. You need to put the pod in front first and as well as the very strong magnet it clicks into place and has no movement whatsoever! When removing you can get your nail between the pod and device and then give it a good tug!
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The Airflow
On top of the pod we have like a top-cap with dual slots and turning the cap closes and opens the airflow giving the Hero full adjustable airflow. It's a top to bottom design and when the coil head is installed it's airflow inlets are sealed within the pod giving it a leak resistant design. The air comes through the adjustable airflow slots and then travels down tubes which feed the coil head inlets!
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