Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the TARGET PM80 SE Pod Mod Kit from Vaporesso. The TARGET PM80 SE Pod Mod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Jessica from Vaporesso.
https://www.vaporesso.com/vape-kits/target-pm80-se
Introduction
Vaporesso a while back entered the Pod Mod arena in style with the Target PM80, a sub-ohm DL device which is also compatible with the Vinci coils. Here we have their new Pod Mod and 18650 version of the Target PM80, the Target PM80 SE. The Target PM80 SE is identical to the in-built battery version aesthetically but is taller allowing the accommodation of an 18650, it also comes with 2 pods which again are identical to the Target PM80 pods and even the packaging and presentation is identical.
The similarities are a good thing as the pods are cross compatible and use the same growing GTX family of coils giving many options. Powered by the popular Axon Chip it fires in an instant and features Variable Wattage (Pulse Mode), Smart Wattage and Variable Voltage modes. The menu system does differ from the in-built battery version as the PM80 SE adopts a monochrome display and gone is the 7 day puff monitoring feature. With 4ml (2ml TPD) clear pods for easy visibility of your juice and comfortable proprietary drip tip the Target PM80 SE which comes in a bunch of colour/design options is well worth a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x VAPORESSO TARGET PM80 SE Device
2 x VAPORESSO TARGET PM80 POD(4ml) TPD Version (2ml)
1 x GTX 0.2Ω MESH COIL
1 x GTX 0.6Ω MESH COIL
1 x USB Cable
1 x User Manual
1 x Warranty Card
1 x Reminder Card
2 x Airflow Silicone Plug
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
I received The Blue version, it comes in 6 colour options with a Gunmetal Zinc Alloy chassis, the colour options are Red, Purple, Blue, Black, Green or Silver. I like the aesthetics and form factor of most of the Pod Mods we have seen enter the marketplace but in my opinion Vaporesso have knocked the ball out the park with both the Target PM80 so also this taller version, i will let the pictures and comparison photo do the talking!
The only possible con i can see with it's aesthetics to some is the Chassis is a fingerprint magnet so some might of preferred a matte finish!
Target PM80 SE next to the PM80!
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Target PM80 SE Specs and Features:
Dimensions: 121.3 x 33.8 x 24.8mm
Display: 0.91-inch OLED Screen
Battery: 1 x 18650 Battery (Not Included)
Resistance (rec-watt): GTX 0.2Ω MESH COIL (45–60W); GTX 0.6Ω MESH COIL (20-30W)
Power Output: 5-80W
Charging Current: 2A, Micro-USB
POD Capacity: 4ml (2ml TPD Version)
AXON chip for smart VW
Innovative GTX coils for better flavor
Easy top refill design
Adjustable airflow system
2A quick charge
Multiple functional protections
Colours: Red, Purple, Blue, Black, Green, Silver
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The Pod
You receive 2 pods which is a pro and the capacity is 4ml or 2ml if you have the TPD compliant pods, they are the exact same pods that came with the Target PM80. The top of the pods have a slanted flat top with fixed proprietary drip tip very much like the Podstick pods but just larger and with a wider bore.
The pods are clear and with a combination of how much of the pod protrudes from the top of the device and the large airflow cutouts on both sides of the device we have very good visibility of the e-liquid.
Moving to the base and we can see the coils will be just press fitted into place and we also have 2 very large round magnets. To one side is a really chunky fill bung which can be easily lifted and then turned (it stays attached to the pod) to reveal a very large fill port which allows air still to escape when most sized nozzles are inserted so the pod can be filled quickly and mess free, the bung fits deep giving a really good seal. Although having to remove the pod to fill isn't perfect i like the fill method and i had no flooding or leaking after filling or refilling the pod.
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The coils
You receive 2 different Nichrome Mesh coils but also available is a total of 6 options which include a MTL option and RBA head, i was sent a selection. Included is the 0.6ohm GTX mesh coil head which is rated between 20w to 30w and the 0.2ohm GTX mesh coil head which has a rating of 45w to 60w, the bore on the 0.2ohm coil is wider and was one of the coil options also included with the Target PM80.
The coils look the same style and size as the Vinci coils and in fact they are interchangeable which can only be a good thing giving more options and coil availability.
The coil head just gets press fitted into the pod where it secures onto the air pipe via an o-ring with another o-ring sealing the fit at the base, either side we have part of the coil protruding and large air intakes to allow plenty of air to the centre of the coils.
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Fitting The Pod
Looking inside the pod's bay we can see the two Gold plated, spring loaded contacts on a small raised rectangular section and 2 large magnets, also visible on the sides are the large airflow cutout sections.
The pod fits very securely and has no movement whatsoever, in fact it's quite difficult to get grip to give a strong enough pull to remove upwards so the trick is to put your finger behind the drip tip and pull forward which in conjunction with the slope of the fit lifts the pod free, really like this a lot!
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The Airflow
The air gets access to the base of the coil head via 3 large cutout sections either side of the device and despite some plugs being included it's a bit of an archaic method to really credit the device as having adjustable airflow. For me the 0.2ohm coil head included suits the open airflow but you do receive 4 plugs so plugging one side will give a more restrictive draw but when plugging both sides it didn't suit the 0.2ohm coil at all but did allow for a loose MTL when using the included 0.6ohm coil and mid to loose MTL with the 1.2ohm regular coil head (not included), i suppose it's a better solution than some trying to reduce airflow by putting their finger over the openings!
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Review Continued Below:
https://www.vaporesso.com/vape-kits/target-pm80-se
Introduction
Vaporesso a while back entered the Pod Mod arena in style with the Target PM80, a sub-ohm DL device which is also compatible with the Vinci coils. Here we have their new Pod Mod and 18650 version of the Target PM80, the Target PM80 SE. The Target PM80 SE is identical to the in-built battery version aesthetically but is taller allowing the accommodation of an 18650, it also comes with 2 pods which again are identical to the Target PM80 pods and even the packaging and presentation is identical.
The similarities are a good thing as the pods are cross compatible and use the same growing GTX family of coils giving many options. Powered by the popular Axon Chip it fires in an instant and features Variable Wattage (Pulse Mode), Smart Wattage and Variable Voltage modes. The menu system does differ from the in-built battery version as the PM80 SE adopts a monochrome display and gone is the 7 day puff monitoring feature. With 4ml (2ml TPD) clear pods for easy visibility of your juice and comfortable proprietary drip tip the Target PM80 SE which comes in a bunch of colour/design options is well worth a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x VAPORESSO TARGET PM80 SE Device
2 x VAPORESSO TARGET PM80 POD(4ml) TPD Version (2ml)
1 x GTX 0.2Ω MESH COIL
1 x GTX 0.6Ω MESH COIL
1 x USB Cable
1 x User Manual
1 x Warranty Card
1 x Reminder Card
2 x Airflow Silicone Plug
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
I received The Blue version, it comes in 6 colour options with a Gunmetal Zinc Alloy chassis, the colour options are Red, Purple, Blue, Black, Green or Silver. I like the aesthetics and form factor of most of the Pod Mods we have seen enter the marketplace but in my opinion Vaporesso have knocked the ball out the park with both the Target PM80 so also this taller version, i will let the pictures and comparison photo do the talking!
The only possible con i can see with it's aesthetics to some is the Chassis is a fingerprint magnet so some might of preferred a matte finish!
Target PM80 SE next to the PM80!
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Target PM80 SE Specs and Features:
Dimensions: 121.3 x 33.8 x 24.8mm
Display: 0.91-inch OLED Screen
Battery: 1 x 18650 Battery (Not Included)
Resistance (rec-watt): GTX 0.2Ω MESH COIL (45–60W); GTX 0.6Ω MESH COIL (20-30W)
Power Output: 5-80W
Charging Current: 2A, Micro-USB
POD Capacity: 4ml (2ml TPD Version)
AXON chip for smart VW
Innovative GTX coils for better flavor
Easy top refill design
Adjustable airflow system
2A quick charge
Multiple functional protections
Colours: Red, Purple, Blue, Black, Green, Silver
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The Pod
You receive 2 pods which is a pro and the capacity is 4ml or 2ml if you have the TPD compliant pods, they are the exact same pods that came with the Target PM80. The top of the pods have a slanted flat top with fixed proprietary drip tip very much like the Podstick pods but just larger and with a wider bore.
The pods are clear and with a combination of how much of the pod protrudes from the top of the device and the large airflow cutouts on both sides of the device we have very good visibility of the e-liquid.
Moving to the base and we can see the coils will be just press fitted into place and we also have 2 very large round magnets. To one side is a really chunky fill bung which can be easily lifted and then turned (it stays attached to the pod) to reveal a very large fill port which allows air still to escape when most sized nozzles are inserted so the pod can be filled quickly and mess free, the bung fits deep giving a really good seal. Although having to remove the pod to fill isn't perfect i like the fill method and i had no flooding or leaking after filling or refilling the pod.
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The coils
You receive 2 different Nichrome Mesh coils but also available is a total of 6 options which include a MTL option and RBA head, i was sent a selection. Included is the 0.6ohm GTX mesh coil head which is rated between 20w to 30w and the 0.2ohm GTX mesh coil head which has a rating of 45w to 60w, the bore on the 0.2ohm coil is wider and was one of the coil options also included with the Target PM80.
The coils look the same style and size as the Vinci coils and in fact they are interchangeable which can only be a good thing giving more options and coil availability.
The coil head just gets press fitted into the pod where it secures onto the air pipe via an o-ring with another o-ring sealing the fit at the base, either side we have part of the coil protruding and large air intakes to allow plenty of air to the centre of the coils.
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Fitting The Pod
Looking inside the pod's bay we can see the two Gold plated, spring loaded contacts on a small raised rectangular section and 2 large magnets, also visible on the sides are the large airflow cutout sections.
The pod fits very securely and has no movement whatsoever, in fact it's quite difficult to get grip to give a strong enough pull to remove upwards so the trick is to put your finger behind the drip tip and pull forward which in conjunction with the slope of the fit lifts the pod free, really like this a lot!
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The Airflow
The air gets access to the base of the coil head via 3 large cutout sections either side of the device and despite some plugs being included it's a bit of an archaic method to really credit the device as having adjustable airflow. For me the 0.2ohm coil head included suits the open airflow but you do receive 4 plugs so plugging one side will give a more restrictive draw but when plugging both sides it didn't suit the 0.2ohm coil at all but did allow for a loose MTL when using the included 0.6ohm coil and mid to loose MTL with the 1.2ohm regular coil head (not included), i suppose it's a better solution than some trying to reduce airflow by putting their finger over the openings!
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