Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review I take a look at the V200 Box Mod from iPV. The iPV V200 Box Mod was supplied for the purpose of this review by Angel from YiHi.
iPV V200
Introduction
Pioneer4you (iPV) are part of the YiHi group along with their big brother SX Mini and younger sibling VSticking! Products from both iPV and VSticking have been virtually non existent in recent times but as the YiHi group in general start to ramp it up with new products and more in the pipeline we have the re-release of the iPV V200.
The V200 was originally released about 3 years ago when iPV were responsible for their own marketing which was practically non existent and it seemed to fall under the radar. There does seem to be an overhaul at YiHi and how the whole group is structured around marketing and this re-release was almost a VSticking project but kept it's iPV branding after extra consideration and importance of the history of the iPV brand! Originally in just two colour options this time around the Brown version seems to no longer be an option while three new colours are added to the Woven Blue giving the customer more choice!
I know there was some delay from the start of marketing to when the device was available due to upgrades to the original but what those differences are without comparing the two (never did have the original) and whether they are minor or significant I am afraid I have no knowledge so this will be reviewed as a totally new product.
The iPV V200 has a waterproofed SX351 chipset which is an unusual chipset for YiHi as it doesn't have TC but just Power and both pre-set and adjustable curves. It has a 200w top power output, Type C USB with 2A balanced charging and can fit 30mm atomisers for those that like to go big! It's been a while since I have reviewed an iPV device so let's dig deeper!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Pioneer4You iPV V200 Box Mod
1 x USB Cable
1 x Warning Card
1 x Warranty Card
1 x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The iPV V200 comes in quite simple yet classy looking White cardboard with fold over lid display box which all the YiHi Groups products are packed in, On the reverse we have all contents, specs, branding etc!
On opening just the device is proudly on display with paperwork and cable in a separate box beneath. I received the Woven Blue version which has a Gunmetal chassis and panels with denim like material covering the outsides, the colour options refer to the panels, the options are Woven Blue, Aluminium Black, Aluminium Gunmetal or Black, the Aluminium versions are smooth while the Black has raised textured leather like coverings! The V200 has that G-class form factor and is pretty much identical in dimensions to the VSticking VK530 and iPV V-IT.
I have been testing it alongside the Lost Vape Thelema dual battery device and while both I find ergonomically sound the V200 just get's swallowed up in the Palm of the hand leaving the thumb positioned on the fire button, for a dual battery device ergonomically it really can't get any better! Although not a Plastic super lightweight device again compared to the Thelema the V200 is comparably light with it's Zinc Alloy, Anodized Aluminium & ABS construction.
Down the spine "iPV" is carved into the metal and we have an elongated indent either side for easy panel removal, moving to the base we have branding and safety stamps. Moving to the central face which is set back from the curved side panels which allow the buttons to protrude nicely while not protruding the overall dimensions of the device! We have the a large round fire button top with metallic edging and towards the bottom smaller but matching navigational buttons lined up vertically. Between the fire and navigational buttons we have the screen and then at the very bottom the Type C USB port. Moving up top we have a 510 plate designed to hold up to 30mm atomizers, the 510 is Gold plated and spring loaded!
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V200 Features and Specifications:
Mod size: 90.6 x 48mm x 33.64 mm
Battery: Dual 18650 batteries
Output range: 5-200W
Waterproofed YiHi SX531 Chipset
Screen: 0.96 inch TFT colour display
Material: Zinc alloy & Anodized Aluminium & ABS
Interchangeable Battery doors
Type C USB connection
5V/2A Balanced Fast Charging
5 Digit Puff Counter
Working temperature: -10-60℃
Resistance range: 0.1-1Ω
Flavour Curve: Soft, Normal, Strong, custom SXi-EQ curves, EQ1-EQ3
Input Voltage: 6.4-8.4V
Output voltage: 1-7.5V
Quiescent Current: <100uA
Thread: 510
Colours: Woven Blue, Aluminium Black, Aluminium Gunmetal, Black
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Fitting The Batteries
I haven't seen this style of fitting batteries for a while but can remember a trio of Vapecige devices from a few years back that I still love (one being a PWM), the other two was one with a proprietary chipset and then a DNA75C device which I didn't receive due to giving their VTbox 250C device a hammering!
The G-class style rounded form factor allows for a battery to be fitted either side when having removable curved side panels, it is also mentioned in the marketing they are Interchangeable so hopefully just different panels will also become available!
The panels fit very securely with both protruding tabs and a strong magnet top and bottom, we also have a battery ribbon either side which helps with easy ejection of the batteries. Although I do like batteries fitted this way the orientation is just small raised symbols on the Black plastic and I did need a good light source to see them clearly, why orientation can't be clearly visible (Bright White on this occasion) is beyond me. Also getting the batteries installed was a bit tight and although I didn't damage any wraps it felt the potential was there!
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The Display
The Display is bright and has aesthetically pleasing fused accents going from a Spring Green to Dark Orange, it's also very nicely laid out!
Top left we have the pre-set or curve and then top right a battery status bar, I really would much prefer a bar for each battery and also the charge given as a percentage! Underneath we have the wattage and then underneath the wattage within an accented area the puff count. Below the puff count we first have the voltage followed by resistance and finally at the very bottom of the display the vape duration!
Review Continued Below:
iPV V200
Introduction
Pioneer4you (iPV) are part of the YiHi group along with their big brother SX Mini and younger sibling VSticking! Products from both iPV and VSticking have been virtually non existent in recent times but as the YiHi group in general start to ramp it up with new products and more in the pipeline we have the re-release of the iPV V200.
The V200 was originally released about 3 years ago when iPV were responsible for their own marketing which was practically non existent and it seemed to fall under the radar. There does seem to be an overhaul at YiHi and how the whole group is structured around marketing and this re-release was almost a VSticking project but kept it's iPV branding after extra consideration and importance of the history of the iPV brand! Originally in just two colour options this time around the Brown version seems to no longer be an option while three new colours are added to the Woven Blue giving the customer more choice!
I know there was some delay from the start of marketing to when the device was available due to upgrades to the original but what those differences are without comparing the two (never did have the original) and whether they are minor or significant I am afraid I have no knowledge so this will be reviewed as a totally new product.
The iPV V200 has a waterproofed SX351 chipset which is an unusual chipset for YiHi as it doesn't have TC but just Power and both pre-set and adjustable curves. It has a 200w top power output, Type C USB with 2A balanced charging and can fit 30mm atomisers for those that like to go big! It's been a while since I have reviewed an iPV device so let's dig deeper!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Pioneer4You iPV V200 Box Mod
1 x USB Cable
1 x Warning Card
1 x Warranty Card
1 x User Manual
_________________________________________________________________________
Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The iPV V200 comes in quite simple yet classy looking White cardboard with fold over lid display box which all the YiHi Groups products are packed in, On the reverse we have all contents, specs, branding etc!
On opening just the device is proudly on display with paperwork and cable in a separate box beneath. I received the Woven Blue version which has a Gunmetal chassis and panels with denim like material covering the outsides, the colour options refer to the panels, the options are Woven Blue, Aluminium Black, Aluminium Gunmetal or Black, the Aluminium versions are smooth while the Black has raised textured leather like coverings! The V200 has that G-class form factor and is pretty much identical in dimensions to the VSticking VK530 and iPV V-IT.
I have been testing it alongside the Lost Vape Thelema dual battery device and while both I find ergonomically sound the V200 just get's swallowed up in the Palm of the hand leaving the thumb positioned on the fire button, for a dual battery device ergonomically it really can't get any better! Although not a Plastic super lightweight device again compared to the Thelema the V200 is comparably light with it's Zinc Alloy, Anodized Aluminium & ABS construction.
Down the spine "iPV" is carved into the metal and we have an elongated indent either side for easy panel removal, moving to the base we have branding and safety stamps. Moving to the central face which is set back from the curved side panels which allow the buttons to protrude nicely while not protruding the overall dimensions of the device! We have the a large round fire button top with metallic edging and towards the bottom smaller but matching navigational buttons lined up vertically. Between the fire and navigational buttons we have the screen and then at the very bottom the Type C USB port. Moving up top we have a 510 plate designed to hold up to 30mm atomizers, the 510 is Gold plated and spring loaded!
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V200 Features and Specifications:
Mod size: 90.6 x 48mm x 33.64 mm
Battery: Dual 18650 batteries
Output range: 5-200W
Waterproofed YiHi SX531 Chipset
Screen: 0.96 inch TFT colour display
Material: Zinc alloy & Anodized Aluminium & ABS
Interchangeable Battery doors
Type C USB connection
5V/2A Balanced Fast Charging
5 Digit Puff Counter
Working temperature: -10-60℃
Resistance range: 0.1-1Ω
Flavour Curve: Soft, Normal, Strong, custom SXi-EQ curves, EQ1-EQ3
Input Voltage: 6.4-8.4V
Output voltage: 1-7.5V
Quiescent Current: <100uA
Thread: 510
Colours: Woven Blue, Aluminium Black, Aluminium Gunmetal, Black
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Fitting The Batteries
I haven't seen this style of fitting batteries for a while but can remember a trio of Vapecige devices from a few years back that I still love (one being a PWM), the other two was one with a proprietary chipset and then a DNA75C device which I didn't receive due to giving their VTbox 250C device a hammering!
The G-class style rounded form factor allows for a battery to be fitted either side when having removable curved side panels, it is also mentioned in the marketing they are Interchangeable so hopefully just different panels will also become available!
The panels fit very securely with both protruding tabs and a strong magnet top and bottom, we also have a battery ribbon either side which helps with easy ejection of the batteries. Although I do like batteries fitted this way the orientation is just small raised symbols on the Black plastic and I did need a good light source to see them clearly, why orientation can't be clearly visible (Bright White on this occasion) is beyond me. Also getting the batteries installed was a bit tight and although I didn't damage any wraps it felt the potential was there!
_________________________________________________________________________
The Display
The Display is bright and has aesthetically pleasing fused accents going from a Spring Green to Dark Orange, it's also very nicely laid out!
Top left we have the pre-set or curve and then top right a battery status bar, I really would much prefer a bar for each battery and also the charge given as a percentage! Underneath we have the wattage and then underneath the wattage within an accented area the puff count. Below the puff count we first have the voltage followed by resistance and finally at the very bottom of the display the vape duration!
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