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INNOKIN Z POD NANO KIT review by hittman

INNOKIN Z POD NANO KIT review by hittman

Hello and welcome. I’m back with you today after recently reviewing the Innokin Trine and have another new pod device from Innokin to review for you today. This time I was sent the Innokin Z Pod Nano kit by Innokin in order to provide you with a fair and honest review. In my opinion this is more of a starter kit for those looking to make the switch from smoking or someone just needing something small to pocket carry for out and about. The Nano is a very small device but packs a punch. It has an internal 700mah battery with an output range of 6-15 watts and is adjustable with a display. It has a charging rate of 5V/ 1A so should fully charge in about 40 minutes. The pods for this device are .8 ohm and 1.2 ohm. They have a liquid capacity of 2ml. The Nano itself doesn’t have an airflow adjustment built into it but each pod has a sliding airflow adjustment on the bottom of each pod and there is a colorful cover to go over the pod once it is installed magnetically onto the device.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

1 x Innokin Z Pod Nano Pod Kit

1 x Innokin Z Pod Nano Pod Cartridge (0.8ohm)

1 x Innokin Z Pod Nano Pod Cartridge (1.2ohm)

1 x Manual

SPECIFICATIONS:

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FEATURES:

• Portable, Practical, Adorable
• Easy to Use
• Great Flavour
• Automatic Draw Activation
• 6-15W Output Adjustment
• Intuitive OLED Screen
• Easy to See Liquid Level
• Dual Airflow Selector at the bottom of the pod
• Silent Draw

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INITIAL THOUGHTS:

The packaging for the Z Pod Nano is simple but well done. It’s not the usual brown cardboard packaging that I’ve seen from them lately and is more colorful. One thing that is missing is the large warning on the front and back that I’ve seen on recent releases. The front of the box has a nice color picture of the actual device contained inside as well as the Innokin, Z Pod, and color version names printed on the box. The back side of the box has a small warning at the top followed by package contents and company information. Near the bottom is a scratch off authenticity code.

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The box is opened from the front where there is a tab in the middle. I found it easiest to use a letter opener to pry up that tab so I didn’t rip the box. I thought it was very insightful of Innokin to print on the top and bottom of the face guiding the user where to find the spare pod and charging cable. These are accessed by opening the box from either end. Innokin was nice enough to send two samples as well as some spare pods for the review.

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Each Nano kit comes with a color specific cover for the pod that matches the button color but you could trade between them for some slight customization. The center of each cover has a viewing window on each side so you can see the liquid level in the pod which is also clear to make it easier to see. As far as branding goes, the front has the Z Pod Nano printed on it near the bottom while the opposite side has the Innokin name in the same location near the bottom. The front of the device has the single button with the small display screen below it. The USB-C charging port is located on the bottom of the Nano so you won’t be standing this one up to charge. It’s so lightweight at 45.3g that the cord might pull it over anyway if the port was located on the side.

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The opening for the pod on the Nano is a little different compared to what I’m used to seeing. There are the standard two magnets and two spring loaded contacts. On the top left corner in the picture below you can see a pin sticking up. That pin only allows the pod to be inserted one way which orientates the pod so that the fill port plug is facing out. At the time of writing this review there is no promotional material available and the user manual doesn’t talk about the pin. The body of the Nano has what I would call a backing plate that the pod rests against. When I insert the pod then it tries to stick to the plate magnetically so I’m thinking that there is a magnet in it also.

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The display screen for the Nano is small but clear and easy to read. It is located below the fire button. The display is simplistic and just shows the set wattage, battery level indicator, and the Innokin name. When taking a puff then it shows the length of the current puff and holds it for a couple seconds. To turn the Nano on/off press the button 3X. To adjust the wattage press the button 2X and the display will flash. Press the button to adjust the wattage in .5 watt increments. However, the adjustment is limited by the smart feature that is built in that limits the output depending on the pod resistance. The Nano is an auto draw device.

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The Z Pod Nano kit comes with two different resistance rated pods. There is a .8 ohm pod rated for 12-14 watts and a 1.2 ohm pod rated for 9-12 watts. Each pod has a liquid capacity of 2ml which isn’t bad considering that the device itself is very small so it makes sense that the pods are small also. The .8 ohm pod comes pre-installed on the Nano and has a safety seal over it to prevent accidental firing before filling. The fill port plug on these seems very sturdy and well made. The fill port opening is a nice size and can be easily filled without making a mess. There are two contacts on the bottom of each pod as you would expect. There is a hole in the upper left corner of each pod that aligns with the pin in the Nano base that I mentioned earlier. One thing that is different is the sliding airflow control on the bottom of each pod. At first I didn’t like the idea of the airflow control being on the bottom of the pod but it actually makes sense since most times I set the airflow once and that’s it. This way you don’t have to worry about the airflow control being on the device and moving accidentally. The slider for the airflow control is fairly stiff to move so it won’t move by accident. The mouthpiece/ tip for each pod is fixed so you can’t use your own tip on these. I find the tip pretty comfortable but sometimes do wish it was just a little longer.

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FINAL THOUGHTS:

I know I’ve mentioned it a couple times previously but the Nano is very small. Just so you can see what I am talking about, I have a picture for you with the Nano beside the previously reviewed Trine which is a pretty standard size pod device.

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I honestly didn’t expect much from such a small device but was very pleasantly surprised by how good the flavor was and the large amount of vapor produced. I think this one is targeted at 50/50 nic salts but I don’t really like salts so I used my normal 70vg/30pg liquids in both pods. They performed well even with this thicker liquid. I decided to use the .8 ohm pod on the blue Nano and used the 1.2 ohm pod on the pink version. I am not a fan of pink at all and really don’t like the pink on the Nano. The blue is better but would have preferred a darker blue. I ran a green tea and guava mix in the .8 ohm pod and ran it at 15 watts. There isn’t a puff counter but think that I got through a little more than 2ml before recharging the 700mah battery. For the 1.2 ohm pod I ran an RY4 cream mix that I’ve used quite a lot. The vapor and flavor were pretty good at the maximum allowed wattage of 12 watts for this pod. I felt like I could have pushed this pod higher if the device didn’t restrict the output. I experienced a very minimal amount of condensation on the bottom of the pod.

I of course like that Innokin included two pods with the kit. The Nano is really a little powerhouse for what it is. The only things I didn’t really like were the colors and that the tip is fixed and not replaceable. These really aren’t cons but more of a personal preference. I love the performance of the Nano for such a small device and like how it has the pod cover with the viewing windows. The pod cover attaches very securely magnetically and I had zero problems with it coming off even taking it in and out of a jeans pocket.

I’d like to thank Innokin and Alisa for sending the two Z Pod Nano kits as well as the spare pods for testing. It has been a pleasure. Also a big thanks to the readers. I’ve included a link to the website for your viewing pleasure.

Z Pod Nano - Vape Pod | INNOKIN®

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Which then had to be moved to the garden

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Where Janet added peat moss to the garden mix ( 1/3 each of top soil, sand, & manure)

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Kumiho Thoth T Review By Ben28

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I almost forgot to tell you about these cartridges. Specifically, we find the low ohms (0.6, 0.8 and 1.0) with a tint. However, the 1.2Ω comes clear. They accept a total of 3mL through the lower liquid inlet, which, as you can see, is as simple as removing the silicone flap and filling with liquid. Finally, as usual, they are connected to the body using magnets, which are rigid and strong enough to prevent the pod from wobbling.

Vaping Time
Before starting, let's briefly talk about the feel in hand, the battery and general performance.

As for the battery, I must say that it is a pretty good one. Let's keep in mind that this device packs a 1300mAh battery. It lasted perfectly one day for me, I emphasize that it was not with the higher power pods. To this we add that it does not have a screen and that means longer battery life.

As for the feeling in hand, its materials in combination with its shape make it very comfortable. The weight itself, as I mentioned before, gives us the feeling that it is a durable and quality device.

As for its general performance, I felt very good. Virtually all pods have a very good flavor and produce good vapor. One thing that is missing is some power control, it is true that it does not bother me that it is not there, but I would appreciate some power control, even by levels, to be able to further adjust the vaping experience.

Last but not least, I am going to give my conclusions about the coils. I must say that I have not found anything about the power of each coil, so we will assume, as is usual and logical, that the lower the Ω, the greater the power.

0.6Ω; This coil was my favorite. Together with the airflow opened to the maximum, it provides us with an RDL puff full of flavor. Those at Kumiho have worked quite well and have focused on flavor production, which I admire. I have little more to say about this coil, it is quite balanced in terms of vapor and flavor.

0.8Ω; This coil has very few differences from the previous one. I would simply combine it with a somewhat more closed airflow. The good thing about it is that by requiring less power, it will use less battery.

1.0Ω; We are approaching MTL vaping. I advise you to close the air inlet quite a bit to obtain the best results with this coil. Although I used it with freebase, I think it would be quite suitable for nicotine salts. The little power it uses will make the battery last a full day more than enough.

1.2Ω; This is the definitive coil for nicotine salts, although I emphasize, I did not use it with salts, but I think its purpose is close to that use. It is a coil with a very very close draft, thus achieving a perfect MTL.

In terms of flavor, they are all more or less balanced, there is no one that stands out above the other, it is simply a matter of preferences and tastes when vaping.

Pros And Cons
Pros
Cons
Beautiful And Retro Design
Only 1 Cartridge Included
Flavourful Coils
Charging Could Be Faster
Great Battery Life
Dual Activation
Lanyard Included

Conclusion
I must admit that this Thoth T has surprised me quite a bit. Just like what happened to me with the Model V from months ago. I think Kumiho has a secure place in the vaping industry and I think its products have a lot of quality. That said, it is a very good starter pod. I would like to see some mod/atomizer from this brand to see how they perform outside their comfort zone.

Kumiho Thoth T Review By Ben28


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I don't know if any of you remember that about half a year ago I did a review about the Kumiho Model V, at that time, that was the first pod-type device from this brand. However, they have continued to produce and design new systems and today I bring you one of them. In this case I present to you the Kumiho Thoth T, a POD type device with a square shape and a quite striking retro style.

Thanks to Sue from Healthcabin for making this review possible, you can visit her page and learn more about the Kumiho Thoth T.

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Packaging
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The Thot T comes in a rectangular box that combines black with orange, giving a quite elegant and striking tone at the same time. One detail that I love about the packaging is the small window they leave so you can see the device up close without even opening the box.

At the top we find some branding, we are shown both the brand and the model of the product. At the bottom we find some key features, which we will see later if they are fulfilled or, on the contrary, not.

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On the back of the box we are presented, as usual, with the content itself. In addition, some warning and certain contact addresses with Kumiho are added. Finally, we can see a QR code to scan and a barcode, which also shows the color of the product, in this case Jungle Green.

In the box
1* Thoth T Device
1* Thoth Series 0.8Ω Mesh Pod
1*User Manual
1*Metal Lanyard

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As soon as we open the box we can see the device in the foreground and a small box, all resting on a pad with custom-made sockets.

The packaging gives me both sensations of elegance and attractiveness, it is a bipolar sensation, on the one hand I notice something of luxury in it and on the other hand something of fun, of attractiveness.

Device Inspection
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The product has a square shape, which I love. Devices like this, like the Argus P1/P2 and so on, really attract me because of their compact and square shape. The brand tries to provide a radio-shaped device, which seeks above all the retro style, the old style and, I think they have achieved it in spades.

Before continuing to analyze this beautiful front part, I must talk about the construction materials and the paint of the Thot T. Already in hand, it feels like a fairly heavy device, it gives us a feeling of rigidity and solidity. We find practically no plastic in its entire structure apart from the cartridge and the central area, which is made of some type of rubber. According to the manual, the device is created with Zinc Alloy, hence those sensations. On the other hand, I love the painting or decorative design of this Thot T. It is a color between matte and not at the same time and in addition, we can notice flakes of paint around the entire device.

Now, in the upper left part we find the silver button with some fairly simple functions;
- 5 Clicks will turn the device on or off.
- It can be used as a puff button (double operation).

On the other hand, in the upper right area we find what they call a spinner. My question is, was it really necessary to place it? I mean, don't get me wrong, I entertain myself with him from time to time so why lie, but I don't think it was necessary.

As for the rest, I can't say anything more about aesthetics, I think it is a very good and attractive design, I love retro things and this device has achieved it.

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On one of the sides we can find the adjustable air inlet. It is made up of three holes placed in order, the upper one being the largest and the lower one the narrowest. Thanks to this we can obtain a fairly precise and good MTL, especially with the appropriate pods for it. For the rest, if you open it completely you cannot get a DL, but instead you will get an RDL. Here everyone vapes as they want and will adjust this according to their preferences. If you want to get a more powerful hit, I recommend closing it, since it grows exponentially.

From this perspective we can also see the shape of the Thoth T again. As you can see, there are practically no curves here, they are right angles, something that I admire a lot and that, I thought would be uncomfortable in hand but, it is quite the opposite, it is feels pretty good.

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On the other side we have the charging port, which will charge the 1300mAh battery at 5V/1A according to the product specifications. Given this, it will take 1 hour and 30 minutes to fully charge, not bad but I wish they had implemented 2A fast charging for this type of device. Even so, we are assured of better battery life by charging it this way.

Just above the charging port we find the lanyard support. Kumiho has had the beautiful detail of adding a metal lanyard, like a kind of chain to hang it around the neck. It is very comfortable and seems quite resistant, I really appreciate the detail of it.

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I feel obliged to show this back part to show you the decoration. I love the numbers on the bottom and the little stripes. We also find some branding with the Kumiho brand in the upper area.

Concerns about cleanliness of new tank

Not uncommon to have some manufacturing gunk left over in a new tank. Some makers do a better job cleaning up than others.

I always wash new tanks in hot soapy water - dish soap. AFTER taking it all the way apart! Then a thorough rinse in hot water, and let dry before re--assembling.

Do that, no worries. Nope, never want to vape oil!!
Didn't use soap, but it seems to taste okay, so I think it's probably fine?

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