Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the ALIKE 40W Pod Starter Kit from Smok. The ALIKE 40W Pod Starter Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ella from Sourcemore.
https://www.sourcemore.com/smok-alike-pod-mod-kit.html
Introduction
Unless you have just landed from another planet you will Know the vaping world has gone pod mod mad and of course Smok are right in the mix with countless products. The Alike is actually not alike the usual Smok styling and in fact something quite different bringing us a device more akin to the Aegis devices, it's a very rugged yet aesthetically luxurious device with a tri-proof rating of IPX7.
Underneath the aesthetics and palm sized ergonomic form factor though it's practically the same device as the RPM40 just a premium version, let's check it out!
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In The Box
Contents:
Standard Edition/US Edition
1x Standard Edition/US Edition
1x ALIKE Device
1x ALIKE Empty Pod(5.5ml)
1x RPM Mesh 0.4ohm Coil
1x RPM DC 0.8ohm MTL Coil
1x USB Cable
1x User Manual
EU Standard Edition
1x Standard Edition/US Edition
1x ALIKE Device
1x ALIKE Empty Pod(5.5ml)
1x RPM Mesh 0.4ohm Coil
1x RPM DC 0.8ohm MTL Coil
1x USB Cable
1x User Manual
EU 2ml Edition
1x Standard Edition/US Edition
1x ALIKE Device
1x ALIKE Empty Pod(2ml)
1x RPM Mesh 0.4ohm Coil
1x RPM DC 0.8ohm MTL Coil
1x USB Cable
1x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Alike came in cardboard packaging and inside we have a device not of the usual Smok styling but something quite different. I received the Matte Blue version, it's available in Matte Green, Matte Gold, Matte Red, Matte Blue or Matte Gun Metal. The device is quite busy looking which i won't describe too much but i will leave that to the photos.
It has many traits to the Aegis with stitched leather on the spine and both sides and also between the leather and main chassis a bracket which sweeps right round the device in the colour of choice. The main chassis has a rubber coating as does the top of the protruding pod, to one corner on the base we have a watertight silicone bung which when removed reveals the micro USB port.
The device has tri-proof protection making it along with it's palm size form factor very suitable for carrying around and using on the go with piece of mind it shouldn't get damaged.
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Alike Specs and Features:
Size: 77 x 43.2 x 23.4
Battery Capacity: Built-in 1600mAh
E-Juice Capacity: 2ml/5.5ml
Standby Current: ＜120uA
Input Voltage: 3.3V-4.2V
Output Voltage: 0.5V-4.0V
Output Power: 1W-40W
Charging Current: Max 1.1A
Charging Voltage: 5V
Coil: RPM Mesh 0.4ohm coil and RPM DC 0.8ohm MTL coil
Larger 1600mAh battery for longer vaping time
1-40W wattage adjustable
IPX7 grade, designed for worry-free use
Widely compatible with RPM40 coil
Colours: Matte Green, Matte Gold, Matte Red, Matte Blue, Matte Gun Metal
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The Pod
The pod is rectangular rather than the square shape that came with the RPM40 and while both an RPM and Nord pod are available only the RPM pod is included in the kit. The capacity of the pod is 5.5ml unless you get the TPD version which then is reduced to 2ml.
The pod is very transparent allowing good e-liquid visibility and has the same style silicone flap on the side of the pod which needs lifting up to reveal a generous size fill port. The top and spine side of the pod has a rubber casing and down the spine side are grooves for grip which assist the removal of the pod from the device, Up top is a removable 510 drip tip so you can fit your own if you prefer.
Moving to the base of the pod we have the opening for the coil head to be press fitted into place and to either side large magnets.
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The Included Coils And Fitting Them
2 different coil heads are included none of which are pre-installed in the pod. We get the RPM Mesh 0.4ohm coil which has been included in many other RPM compatible kits and is rated best at 25W and we also receive a MTL option. The MTL option is a Kanthal vertical round wire coil head, 0.8ohm and rated best at 16W.
The coil head just gets press fitted into place and the air enters via the base of the coil, the device has no adjustable airflow so the tightness of the draw or lack of is controlled solely by the bore of the coil.
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Other Available Coil Options
As well as the 2 coils included with the kit any of the countless RPM coils will fit the pod including the RPM RBA head. Also there is a Nord pod available for the Alike allowing Nord coil heads also to be used.
A lot of people who will be interested in this device will have other Smok devices so as well as having RPM coils will most likely have Nord coils knocking about so i feel not including the Nord pod with the kit is a big con.
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Fitting The Pod
Looking at the pods bay we have it open at the spine area of the device where the grooves of the pod will be and on the floor of the bay we have the spring loaded contacts positioned centrally and a magnet each side to line up with the magnets on the pod.
The pod secures into the bay with a real snap due to the strength of the magnets and it takes quite a tug to remove. I really wish there was a viewing window as to check the e-liquid level the pod needs removing which isn't ideal but not too bad with the 5.5ml standard version.
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Review Continued Below:
https://www.sourcemore.com/smok-alike-pod-mod-kit.html
Introduction
Unless you have just landed from another planet you will Know the vaping world has gone pod mod mad and of course Smok are right in the mix with countless products. The Alike is actually not alike the usual Smok styling and in fact something quite different bringing us a device more akin to the Aegis devices, it's a very rugged yet aesthetically luxurious device with a tri-proof rating of IPX7.
Underneath the aesthetics and palm sized ergonomic form factor though it's practically the same device as the RPM40 just a premium version, let's check it out!
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In The Box
Contents:
Standard Edition/US Edition
1x Standard Edition/US Edition
1x ALIKE Device
1x ALIKE Empty Pod(5.5ml)
1x RPM Mesh 0.4ohm Coil
1x RPM DC 0.8ohm MTL Coil
1x USB Cable
1x User Manual
EU Standard Edition
1x Standard Edition/US Edition
1x ALIKE Device
1x ALIKE Empty Pod(5.5ml)
1x RPM Mesh 0.4ohm Coil
1x RPM DC 0.8ohm MTL Coil
1x USB Cable
1x User Manual
EU 2ml Edition
1x Standard Edition/US Edition
1x ALIKE Device
1x ALIKE Empty Pod(2ml)
1x RPM Mesh 0.4ohm Coil
1x RPM DC 0.8ohm MTL Coil
1x USB Cable
1x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Alike came in cardboard packaging and inside we have a device not of the usual Smok styling but something quite different. I received the Matte Blue version, it's available in Matte Green, Matte Gold, Matte Red, Matte Blue or Matte Gun Metal. The device is quite busy looking which i won't describe too much but i will leave that to the photos.
It has many traits to the Aegis with stitched leather on the spine and both sides and also between the leather and main chassis a bracket which sweeps right round the device in the colour of choice. The main chassis has a rubber coating as does the top of the protruding pod, to one corner on the base we have a watertight silicone bung which when removed reveals the micro USB port.
The device has tri-proof protection making it along with it's palm size form factor very suitable for carrying around and using on the go with piece of mind it shouldn't get damaged.
___________________________________________________________________
Alike Specs and Features:
Size: 77 x 43.2 x 23.4
Battery Capacity: Built-in 1600mAh
E-Juice Capacity: 2ml/5.5ml
Standby Current: ＜120uA
Input Voltage: 3.3V-4.2V
Output Voltage: 0.5V-4.0V
Output Power: 1W-40W
Charging Current: Max 1.1A
Charging Voltage: 5V
Coil: RPM Mesh 0.4ohm coil and RPM DC 0.8ohm MTL coil
Larger 1600mAh battery for longer vaping time
1-40W wattage adjustable
IPX7 grade, designed for worry-free use
Widely compatible with RPM40 coil
Colours: Matte Green, Matte Gold, Matte Red, Matte Blue, Matte Gun Metal
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The Pod
The pod is rectangular rather than the square shape that came with the RPM40 and while both an RPM and Nord pod are available only the RPM pod is included in the kit. The capacity of the pod is 5.5ml unless you get the TPD version which then is reduced to 2ml.
The pod is very transparent allowing good e-liquid visibility and has the same style silicone flap on the side of the pod which needs lifting up to reveal a generous size fill port. The top and spine side of the pod has a rubber casing and down the spine side are grooves for grip which assist the removal of the pod from the device, Up top is a removable 510 drip tip so you can fit your own if you prefer.
Moving to the base of the pod we have the opening for the coil head to be press fitted into place and to either side large magnets.
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The Included Coils And Fitting Them
2 different coil heads are included none of which are pre-installed in the pod. We get the RPM Mesh 0.4ohm coil which has been included in many other RPM compatible kits and is rated best at 25W and we also receive a MTL option. The MTL option is a Kanthal vertical round wire coil head, 0.8ohm and rated best at 16W.
The coil head just gets press fitted into place and the air enters via the base of the coil, the device has no adjustable airflow so the tightness of the draw or lack of is controlled solely by the bore of the coil.
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Other Available Coil Options
As well as the 2 coils included with the kit any of the countless RPM coils will fit the pod including the RPM RBA head. Also there is a Nord pod available for the Alike allowing Nord coil heads also to be used.
A lot of people who will be interested in this device will have other Smok devices so as well as having RPM coils will most likely have Nord coils knocking about so i feel not including the Nord pod with the kit is a big con.
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Fitting The Pod
Looking at the pods bay we have it open at the spine area of the device where the grooves of the pod will be and on the floor of the bay we have the spring loaded contacts positioned centrally and a magnet each side to line up with the magnets on the pod.
The pod secures into the bay with a real snap due to the strength of the magnets and it takes quite a tug to remove. I really wish there was a viewing window as to check the e-liquid level the pod needs removing which isn't ideal but not too bad with the 5.5ml standard version.
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Review Continued Below:
