Hi, today let's check out Smoant Knight 40 Kit sent to me for this test by Sourcemore online shop. In this Test I will examine each of the characteristics that distinguish this item. I hope that at the end of this reading you can understand this product, and therefore decide whether to invest in it or not. As always, my opinions are free and based on my personal experience.
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► Smoant Knight 40 Kit; Before starting, let's see together some special features indicated by the manufacturer:
• 1. Built-in 1500mAh battery with 40W output
• 2. Supported by dual PCB chip structure
• 3. Suitable for all S (Santi) 7 series coils for MTL/RDL/DL vaping
• 4. Designed with Mix-and-Match style
• 5. Top air intake with flow control system
• 6. 0.42 inch OLED screen and minimalist interface
• 7. AI intelligent ANT chip to ensure safe use
► Smoant Knight 40 Kit; Packaging:
The box is wrapped in an external sleeve which shows the front; the image of the kit, the logo, the name of the product, and the main data in the form of icons. On the back are; packing list, contact and technical support addresses, color indication (Black), scratch & check.
► Smoant Knight 40 Kit; Packing List:
• 1* Smoant Knight 40 device
• 1* Smoant Knight 40 Cartridge (0.35Ω S-4 Mesh Coil pre-installed)
• 1* 1.1Ω S-6 Coil
• 1* USB Type-C Cable
• 1* Warranty card
• 1* Certified paper
• 1* User Manual
► Smoant Knight 40 Kit; Specifications:
• Material: Zinc Alloy + PCTG
• Battery: Integrated 1500mAh
• Charging: Type C
• Output power: 1-40W
• Output voltage: 3.2V-4.2V
• Airflow: Top
• Capacity: 3.5ml
• Compatible: Smooth Knight 40 Pod cartridge, Smoant Santi coils.
► Smoant Knight 40 Kit; Available colours:
• Gunmetal
• SS
• Black
• Rainbows
► Smoant Knight 40 Kit; First Impressions:
In full cyberpunk style, the Knight 40 body is made of zinc alloy and PCTG with only the upper part in metal, all the rest is in transparent plastic.
This is an "All-In-One" type device and the tank inserted directly inside the mod allows you to keep the dimensions compact, the side type-C 1-A charging port allows you to recharge the mod in a time of about 90 minutes.
The air flow enters the cartridge from the upper part of the device, descends towards the coil and then rises again through the chimney. You can select a restricted MTL or DL type air inlet by simply moving the slider key to one side or the other, or position it in the center for RDL or with other intermediate positions as you prefer.
The part dedicated to the handle of Knight 40 is ergonomically shaped and recalls a BF system with the bottle to squeeze, in reality it is not a bottle but a plastic casing branded "Smoant", the casing contains inside the built-in battery.
The bottom base is wide enough to keep the mod upright even while charging the battery, there are several safety vent holes on the bottom for the battery.
In the control panel, there is the fire button, the screen and the "+ and -" adjustment buttons. The position of the fire button is placed quite low, approximately in the center of the mod, I would have preferred the button to have been placed a bit higher. The small 0.42" screen displays; vaping mode, battery life, lock/unlock symbol, wattage setting, coil resistance and puff counter. The screen is bright enough but i font of some information is quite small to display. To turn on/off the device, press the Fire button five times, the power adjustment from 1 to 40W has steps of 0.1W per time. The intelligent chip of Knight 40 automatically adjusts the power according to the coil you are using and the screen shows the correct wattage range you should use for each coil. If you wish, you can manually change the wattage, even outside the recommended range for the coil. By pressing the "+" buttons together and -" you can lock/unlock the Mod, in the locked position you can't vape. You can clear the number of puffs by pressing the "+ and -" keys and the Fire key together. With 3 clicks on the Fire key you can select the mod DVW mode to adjust the power output curve in a customized way, after confirming the DVW mode the adjustment keys will be locked except the Fire key, so in this case you can vape.
The internal shape of the Mod is shaped to accommodate the cartridge which is effectively held by an internal magnet that works on a raised metal base in the compartment / pod, on the bottom of the compartment there are the contact pins for the transfer of electrical impulses towards the resistance .
The cartridge holds up to 3.5ml of liquid. At the top of the cartridge is the convenient airflow control switch, and below is the rubber cap for refilling. The transparency of the cartridge is not the best, indeed it is rather dark and it is difficult to view the internal liquid level through the 3 slits on the Mod, so without extracting the cartridge you can turn the Mod upside down and try to see if the liquid is present inside of the cartridge through the apical part of the cartridge in the area surrounding the drip-tip.
The coils are inserted by pressure in the lower part of the cartridge. Every time you replace a coil you will need to screw the airflow base onto each coil, so avoid losing or accidentally throwing away this important threaded base.
For Knight 40 cartridge, Smoant introduced 3 new resistances; S4, S5, S6. In total there are 7 compatible coils, and also an RBA base. Included in this kit you get the 0.35Ω S-4 Mesh-coil for DL with 30-35W range and the 1.1Ω S-6 coil for restricted MTL with 7-12W range.
► Smoant Knight 40 Kit; Vaping Test and Final Conclusions:
For this test, I used a TOB "hipnos" flavor diluted 10% in a 50:50 VG/PG base with 3mg/ml of boost.
• S-6 coil 1.1Ω Range 7-12W :
With this Coil the Smart chip automatically sets the power to 10W and being a coil for restricted MTL it is necessary to reduce the air flow by moving the slider until it is almost completely closed, in this way you get a contrasted shot and a discreet flavor with a good fluffy. For MTL it would have been better to have a replaceable drip-tip as the internal diameter is large and more suitable for RDL / DL. The hit in the throat with 3mg/ml of nicotine is limited but it is also normal since it is the classic MTL coil to be used with higher boost concentrations.
• S-4 Mesh-Coil 0.35Ω Range 30-35W:
Luckily Smoant has introduced a coil in the package that is more suited to my vaping style and I must say that I am really happy with this S-4. The power suggested by the Chip Smart is 30W, the activation of this Mesh is instantaneous, the flavor is good right away and without plastic or cotton aftertaste. With the AFC fully open the vapor clouds are dense and creamy, restricting the airflow increases heat and throat hit. With this coil the small 1.500mAh battery at 30w selected all in all allows you to also obtain a good number of puffs.
In conclusion I think Knight 40 is a good All-in one kit, aesthetically beautiful in its robocop style, and also comfortable to carry. The adjustable airflow has a comfortable and effective adjustment system, but with some internal liquid level display problems due to the opaque cartridge. The supply of spare coils is good and there is also an RBA base to learn how to self-build your own coils. The Smart automatic power setting function is well managed, because when a new coil is inserted, the range is also indicated on the screen, a moment after viewing the range the power is automatically set to the best wattage. With this ANT chip you can also have fun customizing the power curve using the DVW mode. If you are looking for an affordable and easy to use All-in-one kit this Knight-40 by Smoant could be the right choice for you.
Smoant Knight 40 Kit is available at Sourcemore at the special price of $23.09.
Smoant Knight 40 Kit is built with a 1500mAh battery with 40W output. It features dual PCB chip structure, top air-inlet & top airflow, AI smart ANT-Chip, and 0.42 inch OLED screen. It is fit for Smoant S (Santi) Series 7 Coils for MTL/RDL/DL vaping.
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