Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the RPM160 Dual-18650 Pod Kit from Smok. The SMOK RPM160 Dual-18650 Pod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ella from Sourcemore.
https://www.sourcemore.com/smok-rpm160-kit.html
Introduction
After a period where Smok went quiet for their usual prolific standards they have in more recent times been back bombarding the market with new products. The dual battery Pod Mod was always a case of when not if and in short succession their has been a trio of them including this the RPM160 from Smok!
The RPM160 keeps the successful RPM name yet two versions are available one that takes a new V9 0.15ohm coil which has adjustable airflow and is compatible with the V8 family of coils and the version i received which has just one 0.15 RPM160 coil available for it so neither device actually support the standard RPM coil family.
Powered by the !Q-160 Chipset the RPM160 is a simple power only device with a maximum 160 watt output. Coming in 4 different Carbon Fiber finishes and including 2 huge RPM160 mesh coil heads let's give the RPM160 a good look!
___________________________________________________________________
In The Box
Contents:
1 x RPM160 Device
1 x RPM160 Pod (7.5ml) TPD (2ml)
2 x RPM160 Mesh 0.15ohm Coil
1 x USB Cable
1 x User Manual
___________________________________________________________________
Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Smok RPM160 comes in the usual cardboard box packaging with outer sleeve that Smok products tend to be packaged in. I received the Red Carbon Fiber version, its available in Black Carbon Fiber, Red Carbon Fiber, Silver Carbon Fiber or 7-Colour Carbon Fiber.
On first impressions the combination of very shiny Chrome effect chassis and the lightweight due to the plastic front and back panels in my opinion gives the device a bit of a cheap look and it has a tinny hollow feel but once some weight was added in the form of installing a pair of 18650 batteries it felt much better and fits in the hand nicely.
The front and back panels are Carbon Fiber effect in the colour of choice with the rest of the device being a Chrome looking Zinc Alloy. Both top rectangular fire button and smaller lower navigational buttons also match the Chrome Chassis finish, the micro USB port is positioned directly underneath the navigational buttons. We also have a very large screen on the face and on the rear some branding, the sides step to the face to give it a narrower form factor. Both front and back we have a huge airflow slot and above the large transparent pod protrudes with wide bore mouthpiece being part of the same moulding. Finally moving to the base we have the interlocking battery hatch door with grooves for good grip!
___________________________________________________________________
RPM160 Specs and Features:
Size: 125×45×28.2mm
Battery: 2 x 18650 batteries (not included)
E-liquid Capacity: 7.5ml (2ml TPD version)
Standby Current: <200uA
Input Voltage: 6.4V-8.4V
Output Voltage: 0.5V-8.2V
Output Wattage: 5W-160W
Charging Voltage: 5V+0.2V
Charging Current: 1.8A (Max)
Charger Output: 5V±0.2V/2A
Resistance Range: 0.1ohm-2.5ohm
RPM160 Pod coil: RPM160 Mesh 0.15ohm
RPM V9 Pod available (compatible with V9 0.15 coil and V8 coils)
RDTA Pod available
Maximum 160W output with dual 18650 cells
Constant power for stable performance
IQ-160 chipset with fast firing speed
Top filling design with transparent pod for visible e-juice
Colours: Black Carbon Fiber, Red Carbon Fiber, Silver Carbon Fiber, 7-Colour Carbon Fiber
___________________________________________________________________
The Pod
The Pod is a large rectangular shape that tapers to a protruding front and an all in one moulding so the fixed drip tip can't be removed. The pod has only slight tinting so is perfectly transparent and mostly protrudes outside the device so absolutely no issues with seeing your juice level at all times.
Towards the top on the rear of the pod we have a large silicone flap which can be pulled to remove a plug revealing a very generous sized fill port, this section also sits outside the device so filling can be done without removing the pod which is a big pro!
Moving to the base of the pod we can see the large round opening for the large coil head and either side a very large rectangular magnet. On all versions apart from the 2ml TPD version the pod holds a whopping 7.5ml of e-liquid!
___________________________________________________________________
The Coil
Despite this bearing the name RPM it doesn't actually utilise the vast range of RPM coils instead a new coil has been developed especially for the device which has the same form factor as the RPM coils but just much, much bigger! It's the RPM160 Meshed coil head 0.15ohm which is rated between 40 - 90w with a best at between 70 and 80w.
As mentioned in the introduction there is a V9 version of this kit which comes with a pod that accommodates both the new V9 coil and is compatible with the V8 family of coils. This pod also comes with an AFC base which screws onto the bottom of the coils to also give adjustable airflow, personally even if getting this kit i would consider sourcing the V9 pod!
___________________________________________________________________
The Airflow
Towards the top both front and back we have a very large airflow slot and also very large airflow intakes on the base of the coil. When looking through the front slot you can actually see straight through the coil intakes and out the rear airflow slot, this is for full on DL vaping, bags of air!
As mentioned there is the V9 version and the pod for that can be bought separately to fit this which then gives an adjustable airflow option.
___________________________________________________________________
Available RDTA Pod
There is also a dual coil RDTA pod available which i don't have to test but from the picture i have it looks decent!
___________________________________________________________________
Fitting The Pod
Looking inside the pods bay it looks very neat and tidy and both front and back airflow slots are clearly visible. We can see the central spring loaded contacts and a large rectangular magnet to either side which will line up with the corresponding magnets on the pod. These magnets are about as strong as i have come across so absolutely no issues with movement in fact it takes quite an energetic tug to remove it but not complaining!
___________________________________________________________________
Review Continued Below:
https://www.sourcemore.com/smok-rpm160-kit.html
Introduction
After a period where Smok went quiet for their usual prolific standards they have in more recent times been back bombarding the market with new products. The dual battery Pod Mod was always a case of when not if and in short succession their has been a trio of them including this the RPM160 from Smok!
The RPM160 keeps the successful RPM name yet two versions are available one that takes a new V9 0.15ohm coil which has adjustable airflow and is compatible with the V8 family of coils and the version i received which has just one 0.15 RPM160 coil available for it so neither device actually support the standard RPM coil family.
Powered by the !Q-160 Chipset the RPM160 is a simple power only device with a maximum 160 watt output. Coming in 4 different Carbon Fiber finishes and including 2 huge RPM160 mesh coil heads let's give the RPM160 a good look!
___________________________________________________________________
In The Box
Contents:
1 x RPM160 Device
1 x RPM160 Pod (7.5ml) TPD (2ml)
2 x RPM160 Mesh 0.15ohm Coil
1 x USB Cable
1 x User Manual
___________________________________________________________________
Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Smok RPM160 comes in the usual cardboard box packaging with outer sleeve that Smok products tend to be packaged in. I received the Red Carbon Fiber version, its available in Black Carbon Fiber, Red Carbon Fiber, Silver Carbon Fiber or 7-Colour Carbon Fiber.
On first impressions the combination of very shiny Chrome effect chassis and the lightweight due to the plastic front and back panels in my opinion gives the device a bit of a cheap look and it has a tinny hollow feel but once some weight was added in the form of installing a pair of 18650 batteries it felt much better and fits in the hand nicely.
The front and back panels are Carbon Fiber effect in the colour of choice with the rest of the device being a Chrome looking Zinc Alloy. Both top rectangular fire button and smaller lower navigational buttons also match the Chrome Chassis finish, the micro USB port is positioned directly underneath the navigational buttons. We also have a very large screen on the face and on the rear some branding, the sides step to the face to give it a narrower form factor. Both front and back we have a huge airflow slot and above the large transparent pod protrudes with wide bore mouthpiece being part of the same moulding. Finally moving to the base we have the interlocking battery hatch door with grooves for good grip!
___________________________________________________________________
RPM160 Specs and Features:
Size: 125×45×28.2mm
Battery: 2 x 18650 batteries (not included)
E-liquid Capacity: 7.5ml (2ml TPD version)
Standby Current: <200uA
Input Voltage: 6.4V-8.4V
Output Voltage: 0.5V-8.2V
Output Wattage: 5W-160W
Charging Voltage: 5V+0.2V
Charging Current: 1.8A (Max)
Charger Output: 5V±0.2V/2A
Resistance Range: 0.1ohm-2.5ohm
RPM160 Pod coil: RPM160 Mesh 0.15ohm
RPM V9 Pod available (compatible with V9 0.15 coil and V8 coils)
RDTA Pod available
Maximum 160W output with dual 18650 cells
Constant power for stable performance
IQ-160 chipset with fast firing speed
Top filling design with transparent pod for visible e-juice
Colours: Black Carbon Fiber, Red Carbon Fiber, Silver Carbon Fiber, 7-Colour Carbon Fiber
___________________________________________________________________
The Pod
The Pod is a large rectangular shape that tapers to a protruding front and an all in one moulding so the fixed drip tip can't be removed. The pod has only slight tinting so is perfectly transparent and mostly protrudes outside the device so absolutely no issues with seeing your juice level at all times.
Towards the top on the rear of the pod we have a large silicone flap which can be pulled to remove a plug revealing a very generous sized fill port, this section also sits outside the device so filling can be done without removing the pod which is a big pro!
Moving to the base of the pod we can see the large round opening for the large coil head and either side a very large rectangular magnet. On all versions apart from the 2ml TPD version the pod holds a whopping 7.5ml of e-liquid!
___________________________________________________________________
The Coil
Despite this bearing the name RPM it doesn't actually utilise the vast range of RPM coils instead a new coil has been developed especially for the device which has the same form factor as the RPM coils but just much, much bigger! It's the RPM160 Meshed coil head 0.15ohm which is rated between 40 - 90w with a best at between 70 and 80w.
As mentioned in the introduction there is a V9 version of this kit which comes with a pod that accommodates both the new V9 coil and is compatible with the V8 family of coils. This pod also comes with an AFC base which screws onto the bottom of the coils to also give adjustable airflow, personally even if getting this kit i would consider sourcing the V9 pod!
___________________________________________________________________
The Airflow
Towards the top both front and back we have a very large airflow slot and also very large airflow intakes on the base of the coil. When looking through the front slot you can actually see straight through the coil intakes and out the rear airflow slot, this is for full on DL vaping, bags of air!
As mentioned there is the V9 version and the pod for that can be bought separately to fit this which then gives an adjustable airflow option.
___________________________________________________________________
Available RDTA Pod
There is also a dual coil RDTA pod available which i don't have to test but from the picture i have it looks decent!
___________________________________________________________________
Fitting The Pod
Looking inside the pods bay it looks very neat and tidy and both front and back airflow slots are clearly visible. We can see the central spring loaded contacts and a large rectangular magnet to either side which will line up with the corresponding magnets on the pod. These magnets are about as strong as i have come across so absolutely no issues with movement in fact it takes quite an energetic tug to remove it but not complaining!
___________________________________________________________________
Review Continued Below: