Smoant Knight AIO - Review by Ben28

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Smoant Knight AIO​

Today I bring you a new Boro-style AIO from the brand Smoant. In this case, it's the Smoant Knight AIO, which is compatible with all Boro tanks, such as those from Vandy Vape or the Lost Vape Centaurus Boro (among many others). It's powered by a removable 18650 battery and can reach a power of 90W, in addition to other interesting features.

Thanks to Sourcemore for making this review possible. With the code SKAK, the price of the Smoant Knight will be reduced to $35.79. You can visit their page to learn more about the Smoant Knight AIO.​

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Brand​	Smoant​
Product Name​	Knight AIO Kit​
Pod Capacity​	5ml​
Screen​	0.49 inch OLED​
Temperature Range​	100-300℃/200-600℉​
Size​	96.4*51*26.3mm​
Coil Resistance​	0.05-3.0Ω​
Compatible Coils​	Compatible with K Series Coils​
Charging Current​	5V/2A​
Power Output​	5-90W​
Output Mode​	VW/VV/DVW/BYPASS/NI/TI/SS/TCR​
Battery​	1*External 18650 (not included)​
Material​	Aluminum Alloy + PCTG​
Chip​	AI smart ANT chip​
Color​	Moonlight Silver, Emerald Green, Tiffany Blue, Misty Gray, Deep Sea Blue, Rose Pink, Monet Purple, Titanium Gray​
Package Size​	124.5*107.5*38mm (1pc, 255g)​

Features​

• 1. Blending cutting-edge technology and mechanical art​
• 2. 0.49 inch OLED screen​
• 3. 8 different output modes​
• 4. 90W max output power​
• 5. Compatible with K series coil​
• 6. Replaceable 18650 battery (not included)​
• 7. 5ml large pod capacity​
• 8. Back & side filling slots​
• 9. Adjustable airflow control, MTL-DTL vaping styles​
• 10. Fully visible cartridge​
• 11. Compatible with all Boro Tanks​
• 12. Adopted with transparent coating with rugged aluminum alloy​
• 13. Safety protection: Reverse-Battery/Short-Circuit/Over-Discharge/10S Overtime/Over-Charge/Open-Circuit/Childproof Protection​

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Packaging

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We'll start the review with a quick description of the packaging. The device comes in a square white box, with a window through which we can see the Knight. The top of the box shows the device's name and the bottom right has some branding. I like this style of packaging—they've kept it very simple yet very elegant.

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On the back, we find a brief summary of this device's features. Just below, we can see the contents of the box:​

• 1 Knight AIO Mod​
• 1 Drip Tip​
• 1 Knight AIO Cartridge​
• 1 K-2 Coil 0.4Ω​
• 1 K-5 Coil 0.15Ω​
• 1 Type-C Cable​
• 1 User Manual​
• 1 Brand Card​

If we keep looking down, we'll find several contact addresses, a barcode, a QR code to verify that the product isn't counterfeit, and a few more logos.​

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Device

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I'll show you the screen and fire button now. As you can see at first glance, the device is made of two parts: one from aluminum alloy and the other from PCTG. The PCTG section has a deep tint and pairs very well with the silver part on this specific unit, although all the colors the Knight AIO comes in are beautiful.

In the top left corner, we find the button. It has a nice design, kind of like a honeycomb. The travel is very short and it has a subtle click. At the bottom, you'll find the up and down wattage buttons, which also activate certain functions and lock the device. The screen is located just above these buttons. While we're here, let's talk about the device's functions and how to access them:​

• 5 Clicks to turn the device on or off.​
• 3 Clicks to enter the vaping mode selection. Using the up and down buttons, you can choose between VW, VV, DVW, BF, NI, TI, SS, or TCR (we'll discuss DVW mode in more detail in the screen section; the others are classic modes like VW or VV, and the rest are temperature control modes).​
• Holding the up and down buttons at the same time will fully lock the device.​
• Holding the up and down buttons along with the fire button will reset the puff counter.​

I have to say, the design of this Knight AIO is truly beautiful. I love the combination of materials and the build quality.

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Here's a look at the screen. It's small, but it's more than enough for what we need. The screen displays:​

• Battery percentage using 5 slots.​
• Wattage indicator (which becomes the puff duration indicator when you press the fire button).​
• Mode indicator, in this case, VW.​
• Lock indicator (a padlock icon).​
• Ω indicator.​
• Puff counter with 4 slots.​

Now, as promised, I'll briefly talk about the DVW (Dynamic Wattage) mode. I found it to be the most interesting, even though it's on many other devices. In this mode, you get 5 slots. For each slot, you can adjust the wattage and the duration before it moves to the next slot. This way, you could start at 30W and gradually increase it to 45W (for example), adjusting the duration to your liking.

I think it's a pretty neat mode, and I've been using it quite a bit while testing the device.

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This is the battery compartment. It's protected by an aluminum alloy casing and connects to the PCTG body with two strong magnets. Even so, there's a bit of rattling if you try to move it—a slight wiggle that, while not annoying, I felt was necessary to mention. Once the casing is removed, you should insert your battery with the negative pole facing up and the positive pole down, then tighten the screw until the device detects it.
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On the other side, there's a small window made of aluminum alloy. This window lets you see the remaining e-liquid in the tank, though I should mention that the deep tint of the PCTG body can sometimes make it hard to see. The window is held in place by four small magnets in the corners. To fill the tank, just remove this window, open the silicone flap, and you're ready to fill and keep vaping.

From the front, you'll also notice another small window with two inserts that also let you check the device's e-liquid level. At the bottom of this section, there's a small ant, a nod to the Smoant name. You can also fill the e-liquid by removing this window and following the same process as before.

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The Boro tank is secured by a thread on the drip tip. The good news is you can easily tighten it by getting a good grip on the drip tip, so no additional tools are needed. A plus is that the packaging includes two drip tips: one better suited for DL (direct-to-lung) and a more restricted one for RDL (restricted direct-to-lung). The drip tip also has a bit of rattling, but it's not noticeable when you're using it—only if you move it with your hand. To remove it, you just pull it straight up.

The airflow is adjusted from the bottom of the tank. By turning that wheel, you can close or open the air inlet for a more or less restricted vape. To insert a coil, just pull off the bottom part of the tank, insert your coil (I recommend lightly priming it beforehand), and reassemble it.

The tank has a capacity of 5mL, which is good for a solid vaping session, though with the 0.2Ω coil, you might find yourself needing to refill pretty quickly. The refilling process is really simple and easy to do, and it's generally mess-free. Plus, after nearly 600 puffs with a single coil, I've noticed there's practically no condensation or any sign of liquid residue.​

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Vaping Time​

Now, let's move on to the testing, starting with the 0.4Ω coil. The flavor at first really surprised me; it was very powerful, and the vapor production was great. After about 500 puffs, the flavor began to fade gradually, becoming less and less noticeable, which was something I didn't entirely expect. This coil was tested with the airflow a quarter-closed and at 40W, using the DL drip tip.

For the 0.2Ω coil, the power is noticeably superior. The flavor hit increases a lot thanks to the wattage, and the vapor production is simply massive—it's a coil made for going all out. However, the same thing happens: after a certain number of puffs, the flavor fading is very noticeable.

Regarding battery management, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I usually use two full charges and part of a third in a day with most mods, but with this one, the second charge is enough to get me through (though it does get pretty close to running out).

In hand, the Knight AIO is very comfortable. It's big, but not excessively so. The button position is good for someone who uses the device with their right hand. Since I generally use it with my left, I tend to cover the air intake, though for me, this isn't a disadvantage at all.
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Conclusion​

Beyond that, there's not much more I can say about this vape. It's quite customizable, accepts other Boro tanks, has a wide variety of vaping modes, features good build materials, and excellent battery management. The only downsides I can point out are the drastic flavor fade of the coils and the slight rattling in the drip tip, battery cover, and the long front window.​