Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Scar P5 from Smok. The Smok Scar P5 was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ella from Sourcemore.
https://www.sourcemore.com/smok-scar-p5-kit.html
Introduction
The Scar P5 Is one of the new Scar range of devices from Smok which consists of the Scar P3 & P5 which are in-built and 18650 versions of essentially the same device and in direct competition to the Voopoo Drag S & X and the Scar 18 a double battery version in direct competition with the Argus GT.
The Scar P5 Is a Waterproof, Dustproof and Shockproof IP67 device and has a neat top-fill solution. Although being one of a new range of devices it both utilises the existing RPM coils while introducing the new RPM2 coil for use in their independent pods. Powered by the IQ-80 Chip the Scar P5 is an 80W power only device, let's give it a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1x Scar-P5 Device
1x Scar-P5 RPM 2 Pod (RPM 2 Mesh 0.16ohm coil pre-installed)
1x Scar-P5 RPM Pod (RPM Mesh 0.4ohm coil pre-installed)
Micro USB Cable
User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Scar P5 came in cardboard packaging with everything neatly packed within one layer and a picture of the device in the colour of choice on the lid. I received the Red Stabilizing Wood version which relates to the pattern on the padded leather central spine and side accents. The options are Black, Fluid Black White, Red Stabilizing Wood, Fluid Blue, Green Stabilizing Wood, Fluid Red, Fluid 7-Colour and Fluid Gold.
The device has a Zinc Alloy main chassis and is given a busy look with the padded leather spine and side sections, the only thing i'm not big on is the branding either side but in all fairness it's not bright but quite dull as if Smok have dumbed it down reluctantly. The front has a protruding Zinc Alloy square fire button towards the top and below the following colour screen protruding rectangular navigational buttons also made from Zinc Alloy. Finally at the bottom of the front of the device we have a silicone bung labelled USB which when removed reveals a micro USB port.
Moving to the spine we have the already mentioned curved padded leather central section which makes the device very comfortable in the hand and below a large area with "PUSH" on it which is to release the sealed bottom hatch door which has safety marks and membrane sealed venting holes. Finally the pod is one complete moulding including drip tip so you can't fit your own, we have a silicone bung labelled either "RPM" or "RPM2" depending which pod you are using which seals the fill port. The pod is quite darkly tinted but i didn't have any issues seeing my juice level so not of any great concern.
The build quality of the Scar P5 is as good as i have ever known from Smok and that IP67 rating always gives piece of mind!
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Scar P5 Specs and Features:
Size: 117.6 x 35.8 x 28mm
Weight: 101.5grams
Display: 0.96” TFT Screen
Pod Capacity: 5ml (2ml TPD)
IP67 Waterproof, Dustproof
Shockproof properties
Battery: Interchangeable 18650
Charger: Micro-USB
Charging Current: 1.3A
Power Output: 5-80w
Resistance range: 0.15- 2.5ohm
Material: Leather, Zinc Alloy, PCTG
Chipset: IQ-80 chipset
Colours: Black, Fluid Black White, Red Stabilizing Wood, Fluid Blue, Green Stabilizing Wood, Fluid Red, Fluid 7-Colour, Fluid Gold
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The Pod
You receive 2 pods and although on first glance they look identical one is for RPM coil heads and the other for the new RPM2 Coil head which is just slightly bigger and has larger airflow inlets, both have a 5ml capacity with the standard pods and 2ml with the TPD pods. The pods can be told apart by the fill port as the RPM pod has "RPM" embossed into the silicone seal while "RPM2" is embossed into the seal of the RPM2 pod.
The pods are one moulding with incorporated drip tip so you can't fit your own and looking at the base we have a magnet to each corner and round opening for the coil to be press fitted into place (all very standard).
The fill port is situated on the front area of the top of the pod and has an already mentioned silicone seal which can be easily lifted up while remaining fixed to the pod to reveal a generous fill port which will allow air to escape while filling. The pod is quite darkly tinted but i had no issues seeing the juice level at all times and i found the fill method to be quick and mess free with the added benefit of not needing to remove the pod to fill!
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The Coil Heads
Both pods have a coil head pre-installed which in the RPM2 pod is the RPM2 0.16ohm mesh coil rated between 25w and 50w with a best at 40w. The RPM pod comes pre-installed with the RPM Mesh coil which Smok rate as a MTL coil head and has a resistance of 0.4ohm and rated at 25W.
Of course the vast family of RPM coil heads are also compatible.
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Fitting The Pod
Looking into the pod bay we can see the central Gold plated, spring loaded contacts with silicone surround seal. We also have a raised magnet to each corner to match the ones on the pod and the side airflow slots are fully visible. The pod snaps into place very securely and has no play whatsoever, in fact it takes quite a strong tug to remove the pod, very good job!
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The Airflow
The Scar P5 has a large slot towards the top both sides that allows plenty of air to get to the base of the coil head installed. The airflow in not adjustable so relies on the inner bore of the coil head to give any restriction.
These coil heads have quite large air inlets at their base especially the RPM2 which has larger inlets than the RPM coil heads but even the RPM coil heads have fair sized inlets allowing plenty of air through the coil so i could of told you even before testing that the so called MTL coil head gives a very loose MTL at best but really is much more suited to a restricted direct lung vape while the RPM2 coil head is much more open offering very little in the way of restriction.
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Review Continued Below:
https://www.sourcemore.com/smok-scar-p5-kit.html
Introduction
The Scar P5 Is one of the new Scar range of devices from Smok which consists of the Scar P3 & P5 which are in-built and 18650 versions of essentially the same device and in direct competition to the Voopoo Drag S & X and the Scar 18 a double battery version in direct competition with the Argus GT.
The Scar P5 Is a Waterproof, Dustproof and Shockproof IP67 device and has a neat top-fill solution. Although being one of a new range of devices it both utilises the existing RPM coils while introducing the new RPM2 coil for use in their independent pods. Powered by the IQ-80 Chip the Scar P5 is an 80W power only device, let's give it a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1x Scar-P5 Device
1x Scar-P5 RPM 2 Pod (RPM 2 Mesh 0.16ohm coil pre-installed)
1x Scar-P5 RPM Pod (RPM Mesh 0.4ohm coil pre-installed)
Micro USB Cable
User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Scar P5 came in cardboard packaging with everything neatly packed within one layer and a picture of the device in the colour of choice on the lid. I received the Red Stabilizing Wood version which relates to the pattern on the padded leather central spine and side accents. The options are Black, Fluid Black White, Red Stabilizing Wood, Fluid Blue, Green Stabilizing Wood, Fluid Red, Fluid 7-Colour and Fluid Gold.
The device has a Zinc Alloy main chassis and is given a busy look with the padded leather spine and side sections, the only thing i'm not big on is the branding either side but in all fairness it's not bright but quite dull as if Smok have dumbed it down reluctantly. The front has a protruding Zinc Alloy square fire button towards the top and below the following colour screen protruding rectangular navigational buttons also made from Zinc Alloy. Finally at the bottom of the front of the device we have a silicone bung labelled USB which when removed reveals a micro USB port.
Moving to the spine we have the already mentioned curved padded leather central section which makes the device very comfortable in the hand and below a large area with "PUSH" on it which is to release the sealed bottom hatch door which has safety marks and membrane sealed venting holes. Finally the pod is one complete moulding including drip tip so you can't fit your own, we have a silicone bung labelled either "RPM" or "RPM2" depending which pod you are using which seals the fill port. The pod is quite darkly tinted but i didn't have any issues seeing my juice level so not of any great concern.
The build quality of the Scar P5 is as good as i have ever known from Smok and that IP67 rating always gives piece of mind!
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Scar P5 Specs and Features:
Size: 117.6 x 35.8 x 28mm
Weight: 101.5grams
Display: 0.96” TFT Screen
Pod Capacity: 5ml (2ml TPD)
IP67 Waterproof, Dustproof
Shockproof properties
Battery: Interchangeable 18650
Charger: Micro-USB
Charging Current: 1.3A
Power Output: 5-80w
Resistance range: 0.15- 2.5ohm
Material: Leather, Zinc Alloy, PCTG
Chipset: IQ-80 chipset
Colours: Black, Fluid Black White, Red Stabilizing Wood, Fluid Blue, Green Stabilizing Wood, Fluid Red, Fluid 7-Colour, Fluid Gold
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The Pod
You receive 2 pods and although on first glance they look identical one is for RPM coil heads and the other for the new RPM2 Coil head which is just slightly bigger and has larger airflow inlets, both have a 5ml capacity with the standard pods and 2ml with the TPD pods. The pods can be told apart by the fill port as the RPM pod has "RPM" embossed into the silicone seal while "RPM2" is embossed into the seal of the RPM2 pod.
The pods are one moulding with incorporated drip tip so you can't fit your own and looking at the base we have a magnet to each corner and round opening for the coil to be press fitted into place (all very standard).
The fill port is situated on the front area of the top of the pod and has an already mentioned silicone seal which can be easily lifted up while remaining fixed to the pod to reveal a generous fill port which will allow air to escape while filling. The pod is quite darkly tinted but i had no issues seeing the juice level at all times and i found the fill method to be quick and mess free with the added benefit of not needing to remove the pod to fill!
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The Coil Heads
Both pods have a coil head pre-installed which in the RPM2 pod is the RPM2 0.16ohm mesh coil rated between 25w and 50w with a best at 40w. The RPM pod comes pre-installed with the RPM Mesh coil which Smok rate as a MTL coil head and has a resistance of 0.4ohm and rated at 25W.
Of course the vast family of RPM coil heads are also compatible.
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Fitting The Pod
Looking into the pod bay we can see the central Gold plated, spring loaded contacts with silicone surround seal. We also have a raised magnet to each corner to match the ones on the pod and the side airflow slots are fully visible. The pod snaps into place very securely and has no play whatsoever, in fact it takes quite a strong tug to remove the pod, very good job!
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The Airflow
The Scar P5 has a large slot towards the top both sides that allows plenty of air to get to the base of the coil head installed. The airflow in not adjustable so relies on the inner bore of the coil head to give any restriction.
These coil heads have quite large air inlets at their base especially the RPM2 which has larger inlets than the RPM coil heads but even the RPM coil heads have fair sized inlets allowing plenty of air through the coil so i could of told you even before testing that the so called MTL coil head gives a very loose MTL at best but really is much more suited to a restricted direct lung vape while the RPM2 coil head is much more open offering very little in the way of restriction.
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