Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the GeekVape Aegis that was sent directly from www.heavengifts.com for the purpose of this review and can be found here:
https://www.heavengifts.com/product/GeekVape-Aegis-TC-Box-MOD-with-26650-Battery.html
If you want to find out really quick my overall conclusion you can scroll down to the Pros and Cons section and Conclusion which starts on the 3rd post to save you some time.
I got the Aegis mod and inside was a Golisi 26650 with plastic over the positive end which needed to be removed prior to use. I also got a 18650 adapter which worked well when I tried it. There is also a package with a spare gasket and screws for the USB which helps keep it sealed tight but will allow venting in case of a venting battery. Really you would only need the spares in case you went to do a firmware update and then lost the original gasket or screws, nice they include it.
The owners manual is thorough and has a LOT of languages supported, it is a thick little book!
I do know some vendors are selling the Aegis WITHOUT the battery included so keep that in mind when placing an order to see if you will or won't get a battery. The Golisi 26650 included has already been tested by Mooch and here is what he had to say:
For the Geekvape Aegis mods that ship with a battery, this is it. This a great performing cell, easily one of the top three 26650’s. It is equal to the Aspire 4300mAh (test results soon) and almost equal to the iJoy 4200mAh. The Golisi is identical in appearance to the Aspire and only the surface finish of the top contact metal differentiates it from the iJoy.
I will be retesting the iJoy again soon to see if these three might all be the same cell.
This cell runs a couple of degrees cooler than the iJoy so it earns a 31A continuous rating versus the 30A rating of the iJoy. You will not notice a difference this small in use though. The iJoys I tested in September, 2016 hit a little bit harder though.
I am rating this Golisi cell at 31A and 4300mAh. Its maximum vaping amps (MVA) rating is 40A, limited by voltage sag. I’m not bothered by Golisi’s 35A rating because it’s so close to mine and is still lower than my MVA rating.
The two cells that were tested were donated for testing by Geekvape (www.geekvape.com). Thank you!
The screen does have a tint to it so even though you can adjust the brightness it can be hard to see in direct sunlight. It is not the worst I have see in that regard but sometimes in the sun I have to cup my hands over the screen to see the smaller symbols.
Here is a pic with the brightness level turned up to 100%:
The battery door is excellent with course threads so it is easy to back out first, grab the thread then close. The fold out handle makes it a breeze to open and close as well, really well designed.
The leather is sort of pretty plain looking but feels really nice, I was expecting the normal cheap pleather most mods come with but this one feels good in the hand and the stitching is a nice touch too.
The overall feel in the hand is comfortable with the leather and rubber and I find myself using either my thumb or index finger to fire it up just depending on how I pick it up, it is comfortable to fire both ways. I wish around the screen was more rounded around the edges, that would be my only complaint about the comfort of holding the mod. It is not a deal breaker by any means but it affects the comfort level enough to warrant a mention.
The 510 looks real nice and since this is waterproof that mean a sealed 510 as well which is always a good thing. It is mounted with 3 screws and appears to be stainless steel with a gold plated pic. The 510 doesn't have a lot of travel and the spring feels stiff but all my tanks sat flush with no problems.
I love that 30m tanks fit with room to spare, a 34mm would fit no problem, maybe a little larger but then we get close to the bevel on the rubber top which it might overhang:
The buttons are nice and clicky with no rattles at all when trying to use the mod as a maraca!
To adjust the screen brightness press and hold the Power and + button to increase and Power and - to decrease the brightness.
Pressing and holding the + and - buttons will lock the adjustment buttons but not the fire button, you will still be able to fire the mod. When putting the mod in your pocket you will want to turn it off.
I have to say that it is really an easy menu to navigate once you get the hang of it. I like it a lot better than some other menu systems for sure.
I am not that much into power curves though, either I am in straight power mode or TC. The Aegis definitely makes it easy to use though so I would use it more often with it then some of my other mods that have the same feature.
Bypass Mode
Sort of like a Mech mode per say but with protections still in place. I did test this and once my battery read 3.5 V on the screen the mod would turn off if I continued trying to vape it.
Not much more to add to that but if your a beginner just stick with Power or TC mode and brush up on your ohms law and read Mooch's battery recommendations.
https://www.heavengifts.com/product/GeekVape-Aegis-TC-Box-MOD-with-26650-Battery.html
If you want to find out really quick my overall conclusion you can scroll down to the Pros and Cons section and Conclusion which starts on the 3rd post to save you some time.
Specs
- Size: 37.8 x 46.8 x 88mm
- MAX power output: 100W
- Instantaneous firing: 0.015s
- MAX firing duration: 10s
- MAX voltage duration: 9V±0.1V
- Output mode: VW/ VPC/TC/TCR/BYPASS
- Resistance range: 0.05-3.0ohm
- Material: Aluminum + Zinc alloy + silicone
- Battery: 1x 26650/18650 cell (includes a 26650 cell)
- Temperature Range: 100-315℃/200-600℉
- Operating temperature: -40℃ - 80℃
- Level: IP67 waterproof and dustproof; MIL STD 810G-516.6 military grade shockproof
What's in the box
I got the Aegis mod and inside was a Golisi 26650 with plastic over the positive end which needed to be removed prior to use. I also got a 18650 adapter which worked well when I tried it. There is also a package with a spare gasket and screws for the USB which helps keep it sealed tight but will allow venting in case of a venting battery. Really you would only need the spares in case you went to do a firmware update and then lost the original gasket or screws, nice they include it.
The owners manual is thorough and has a LOT of languages supported, it is a thick little book!
I do know some vendors are selling the Aegis WITHOUT the battery included so keep that in mind when placing an order to see if you will or won't get a battery. The Golisi 26650 included has already been tested by Mooch and here is what he had to say:
For the Geekvape Aegis mods that ship with a battery, this is it. This a great performing cell, easily one of the top three 26650’s. It is equal to the Aspire 4300mAh (test results soon) and almost equal to the iJoy 4200mAh. The Golisi is identical in appearance to the Aspire and only the surface finish of the top contact metal differentiates it from the iJoy.
I will be retesting the iJoy again soon to see if these three might all be the same cell.
This cell runs a couple of degrees cooler than the iJoy so it earns a 31A continuous rating versus the 30A rating of the iJoy. You will not notice a difference this small in use though. The iJoys I tested in September, 2016 hit a little bit harder though.
I am rating this Golisi cell at 31A and 4300mAh. Its maximum vaping amps (MVA) rating is 40A, limited by voltage sag. I’m not bothered by Golisi’s 35A rating because it’s so close to mine and is still lower than my MVA rating.
The two cells that were tested were donated for testing by Geekvape (www.geekvape.com). Thank you!
Fit and Finish
It is marketed as a tough mod that can withstand punishment and it feels as such, solidly built, the only week point for me would be the front faceplate, it is all plastic and picks up hairline scratches easily.
The screen does have a tint to it so even though you can adjust the brightness it can be hard to see in direct sunlight. It is not the worst I have see in that regard but sometimes in the sun I have to cup my hands over the screen to see the smaller symbols.
Here is a pic with the brightness level turned up to 100%:
The battery door is excellent with course threads so it is easy to back out first, grab the thread then close. The fold out handle makes it a breeze to open and close as well, really well designed.
The leather is sort of pretty plain looking but feels really nice, I was expecting the normal cheap pleather most mods come with but this one feels good in the hand and the stitching is a nice touch too.
The overall feel in the hand is comfortable with the leather and rubber and I find myself using either my thumb or index finger to fire it up just depending on how I pick it up, it is comfortable to fire both ways. I wish around the screen was more rounded around the edges, that would be my only complaint about the comfort of holding the mod. It is not a deal breaker by any means but it affects the comfort level enough to warrant a mention.
The 510 looks real nice and since this is waterproof that mean a sealed 510 as well which is always a good thing. It is mounted with 3 screws and appears to be stainless steel with a gold plated pic. The 510 doesn't have a lot of travel and the spring feels stiff but all my tanks sat flush with no problems.
I love that 30m tanks fit with room to spare, a 34mm would fit no problem, maybe a little larger but then we get close to the bevel on the rubber top which it might overhang:
The buttons are nice and clicky with no rattles at all when trying to use the mod as a maraca!
Menu System
Pretty straightforward and easy to use once you get the basics down, 5 clicks on, 5 clicks off. 3 clicks of the fire button once on take you into the settings mode. the first thing highlighted with be the mode your in. First mode is Power, click the + button to cycle between various TC modes including TCR, VPC and Bypass, you can also click the - button to go back. Once you select a mode then either wait 5 seconds or press and hold the fire button until the mode is no longer highlighted. Once you are in your mode you can then change parameters, click the fire button 3 times and once the mode is highlighted click the fire button again to switch between settings in that mode. For example when in TCR mode you can click the fire button 3 times, then click it once and you will have the coil highlighted, click the - button to lock resistance and the + to clear the resistance if you so choose. You can then click the fire button 1 time to highlight WAT and adjust your watts in TCR mode and you can do the same for the TCR and Puff Counter.
To adjust the screen brightness press and hold the Power and + button to increase and Power and - to decrease the brightness.
Pressing and holding the + and - buttons will lock the adjustment buttons but not the fire button, you will still be able to fire the mod. When putting the mod in your pocket you will want to turn it off.
I have to say that it is really an easy menu to navigate once you get the hang of it. I like it a lot better than some other menu systems for sure.
VPC Mode
I tried looking around the interwebz but didn't find what VPC stands for so I am just going to assume Variable Power Curve. This is like what a lot of other mods have in which you can set your watts in 5 different values which I am assuming it 1 second each. It is done all on the VPC mode screen and is very easy to set up and shows the watt curve on the screen itself. Of all the watt curve modes I have tried this is one of the easiest ones to adjust. As far as how it worked, seemed to work fine in giving me a quick ramp up to start then tailing off near the end of my draw to avoid burning my cotton.
I am not that much into power curves though, either I am in straight power mode or TC. The Aegis definitely makes it easy to use though so I would use it more often with it then some of my other mods that have the same feature.
Bypass Mode
Not much more to add to that but if your a beginner just stick with Power or TC mode and brush up on your ohms law and read Mooch's battery recommendations.
