After the Artha Pro pod, a new RDL-cloud dripper arrives: the Artha Gen 2 rda. Despite being a few years old, it still feels up-to-date, considering the numerous releases of this type of atomizer in early 2025.
Made of stainless steel, my unit features a polished mirror finish, which Advken claims to be scratch-resistant. I’ve had it for almost two months, and so far, that claim holds true—though I haven’t dropped it.
It stands 32.9 mm tall, with a diameter of 24 mm and a weight of 36 grams.
The packaging is well-designed, featuring a matte-finish tin box that houses the Artha Gen 2 and can be repurposed to store rebuilding tools. On the back, there's a scratch-and-check label to verify authenticity, while the nicotine warning is displayed without the annoying white background.
Inside the black "accessory bag," there are spare orings and grub screws for the posts. The black card with gold lettering on the back lists the specifications of the Gen 2. Lastly, there's a second RDL Airflow Control Ring, in addition to the preinstalled "cloud" version.
The 810 drip tip has a small base, non-separable from the rest, made of black polycarbonate, while the rest of the drip tip is made of resin with a nearly marbled effect. It features an 810 connection, with the o-ring absent on the drip tip but present inside the base. Although not included, the cap's geometry allows the use of an 810 -> 510 reducer to tighten the draw.
By removing the drip tip, the top cap can be unscrewed, holding the airflow control ring in place. The threading is well-executed, with grooves to make gripping easier. I should mention that there are only two airflow configurations, with no option to purchase aftermarket rings. Loosening or tightening the top cap does not affect the airflow.
Above the top cap, the ring is securely held in place by a small triangle just below it, with the Advken logo engraved, indicating that it cannot rotate to adjust airflow. The two airflow control rings feature 4 air holes, 2 on each side. The RDL/single coil ring has holes that are 2.5 mm wide, while the cloud/dual coil ring has 3 mm holes.
The airflow system of the Gen 2 rda, despite offering only two draw options, is well-designed by Advken. The air doesn’t immediately hit the coil; instead, it first impacts the barriers created on the deck block of the Artha Gen 2. Afterward, it enters a rectangular channel about 7 mm long, before hitting the coil. It remains a side airflow system, not a bottom airflow, as the coil(s) are always hit from the side.
The inside of the Artha Gen 2 cap features a narrowing that prevents accidental rotation and ensures that the coil-airflow positioning is always correct. There are no threads, but two slightly oversized o-rings hold everything in place. With a drop of VG or liquid, insertion is smooth and easy.
The deck of the Artha Gen 2 has a liquid well that isn’t very deep but still holds about 1 ml of e-liquid. The positive posts are gold-plated. The coil mounting follows a postless design, with the coil inserted into the posts and tightened using the grub screws on the sides. The build is straightforward, making it difficult for the legs to touch the surface, preventing accidental shorts. It's easy to build in both single and dual coil configurations, with everything tightening smoothly, even when using complex coils or single wires, without the wire "skipping" the grub screws as you tighten them.
For a single coil setup, you can choose to position the legs either parallel or diagonally. The cotton in the photo is intentionally abundant because that wire is quite thick. To bend the cotton (and adjust the length of the wicks), it can be arranged either straight or in an S-shape style by folding it. In this case, make sure the airflow path isn’t obstructed by the cotton, as this would affect the smoothness of the draw. If necessary, trim the end of the wick diagonally rather than straight to ensure proper airflow.
The bottom of the Artha Gen 2 features excellent craftsmanship with engravings displaying the name "Artha Gen 2," CE mark, and disposal information. The back of the black card with gold lettering is minimal, yet more pleasant than typical instruction booklets, containing all the necessary information. Although the gold-plated pin is removable, the bottom feeder pin is not included in the package.
Build: In addition to the twisted wire used in the photo, the classic 26 gauge in single coil, which I use to gauge how much power an atomizer can handle, offers a decent flavor, but there’s a sense of vaping with the brakes on. If available, a 25 gauge or more commonly a 24 gauge is probably more suitable. Keep in mind that the actual airflow is rectangular, 7 mm wide, and hits directly: the number of spaced wraps (4 or 5) will influence this. For dual coil builds, it's better to limit the wraps to 5 or at most 6, depending on the wire type, since the coil is hit from only one side.
Aromatic-wise, the Artha Gen 2 has a wide aromatic spectrum despite its "only" 24 mm diameter and the narrowing of the cap, offering good separation of e-liquid ingredients. In single coil, flavor-wise, unless you use a complex coil as mentioned, it’s on the acceptable side, but with a simple twisted wire, it performs much better. It’s equally valid in dual coil setups, including a relaxed build with 27 gauge wire. The diameter of the coil itself also plays a role; although I’ve mentioned that you can make plenty of wraps, filling the deck with a 3 mm or even 3.5 mm coil will enhance the flavor. I specify this because, despite its moderate size, it still provides a significant amount of airflow.
The Artha Gen 2 by Advken can be described as essential, offering two types of airflow—take it or leave it. It makes up for this with its aesthetic, featuring a mirror finish, and with a build process that’s so simple it could be a great option as a first dual coil dripper, thanks to how easily the wire is secured and the ample space for aligning the coils as parallel as possible. For single coil vaping, it’s better suited for fans of complex builds or larger gauge single wires.
To purchase the Artha Gen 2 in one of the three available colors, you can visit the Advken shop: https://www.advken.com/arhta-gen-2.html
I would like to thank e-cigarette-forum, the staff, and the community for allowing me to post, and Advken for providing the Artha Gen 2.
