Hello and welcome back for yet another review. This time I’ll be taking a look at the Freemax Maxpod 3 kit that was sent to me by Freemax in order to provide a fair and honest review. The Maxpod 3 has a 480mah capacity internal battery and is draw activated only. The available pods are 2ml capacity and come in either .8 ohm or 1.2 ohm. The coils built into the pods use Coiltech 4.0 technology and use tea fiber cotton along with the SS904 mesh coils. This one is a pretty simplistic device so I would think that this review will turn out to be fairly short. Let’s take a look at the contents and some promotional images and I’ll give my opinion on the Maxpod 3.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1pc Maxpod 3 15W Battery
1pc MD Mesh Pod 0.8ohm
1pc User Manual
1pc Desiccant
SPECIFICATIONS:
Size: 99.5*26.7*18.2mm
Pod Capacity: 2ml
Coil Resistance: 0.8/1.2 ohm
Battery Capacity: 480mAh
Output Wattage: 9-10.8W
Output Voltage: 3.3-3.6V
Material: PCTG+PC+ABS
Package: Gift Box
FEATURES:
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
The packaging for the Maxpod 3 is nice that it has a clear viewing window on the front so you can see the actual device inside the box. On the front is the Freemax and Maxpod names, the FM Coiltech 4.0 name, and “Ultra Mouth to Lung Solution” printed near the bottom. I’ll give my thoughts about that statement later in the review.
The back side of the box has the specifications, contents list, warning, authenticity code, and a label stating the color of the version received. The sides of the box have some product features listed with icons.
Like I mentioned earlier this is a very simple kit. I actually received two kits and a couple packages of 1.2 ohm pods. In the kit you get the Maxpod, one .8 ohm pod, and user manual. I know I’ve mentioned this before but really don’t like it when only one pod is included in a kit. If it’s bad then you’re dead in the water. I know manufacturers try to keep the cost down on these starter kits but I would rather see a kit with one of each of the two available pods.
The MD pods come in only two options and only the .8 ohm pod is included in the kit. They are said to be child resistant due to having to pop off the top cap and the rubber stopper in the fill port. You can see in the first picture below that there is a red rubber silicon insert in the fill port opening. I do like that the pods are top fill instead of side fill.
On one side of the pod the name and resistance are printed on it. On the opposite side is a suggested minimum liquid level line so you are supposed to refill the pod once the liquid level gets to that mark. The pod is clear and you can easily see that minimum line with the pod inserted into the battery. That was good thinking on the part of Freemax.
The bottom of the pod has two magnets and two electrical contacts that align with the contacts in the battery pod opening. The magnets are plenty strong and hold the pod in place very well.
The Maxpod is made using double color injection molding process that combines two high end plastics together and never fades. There are six different colors available. I received the light blue and the gray versions. The Maxpod 3 has branding on both sides of the unit. The Freemax name is on one side while Maxpod is on the other side along with the indicator light. There is no fire button on the Maxpod. It is auto draw activated only. On the side with the Maxpod name printed on it there is a single white LED light that illuminates when taking a puff or charging.
The pod opening contains two magnets, two contacts that align with the pod, and two airflow openings. The USB-C charging port for the 480mah battery is located on the bottom of the unit. To me that’s as good of a place as any on a pod. I never stand them up to charge since most are lightweight. The Maxpod is especially lightweight being made out of molded plastics. I was very surprised to see that it only has a 480mah battery built in. It’s quite a bit larger than many other pods I’ve tested that contain batteries with near twice that capacity. The battery can be charged in one hour according to the promotional material.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
The Maxpod 3 does have a nice appearance and is comfortable to hold. However, I promised you an honest review in the beginning so here it goes.
First of all, I don’t like it when any pod kit only comes with one pod. I don’t know if it’s because mine was a review sample but there was not a charging cord included. If this is for a smoker to quit then they may not have a USB-C charging cord.
I figured as large as the Maxpod is that a larger battery could have been installed. The 480mah isn’t much larger than what used to come in some of the cigalike devices years ago. Also the literature says it has a 15 watt capacity yet the output range is 9-10.8 watts depending if you use the included .8 ohm pod or purchase the 1.2 ohm pods. I would have very much liked to have seen the output for the .8 ohm pod much closer to the 15 watt mark. Here is why. The airflow on both pods is a very loose draw. The .8 ohm pod is a tiny bit warmer than the 1.2 ohm pod but both have a very loose draw. The draw for me hits that awkward point where it’s too loose for MTL and too tight for RDL. The output is low enough to where the vapor produced is very cool and I normally like a vapor that’s not too warm but it is too cool for me.
Most of the time I have to draw fairly hard to activate the output and get enough vapor. I have had intermittent operation where if I don’t draw hard enough then it doesn’t activate the output. It didn’t seem to matter which pod I used and both pods had too loose of a draw for my tastes. Others may feel differently about this. Also, for a device using CoilTech 4.0 the flavor production was less than great. This is the first Freemax device I have tried that I didn’t really care for the flavor production on. Normally they have the best flavor.
So, would I recommend it? If your tastes are like mine then I really wouldn’t. Everyone is different but for me the Maxpod 3 isn’t a good fit. I’m just trying to give you my honest opinion. I’d like to thank Freemax and Tina for sending the Freemax Maxpod 3 kits for this review. Thanks also to the readers. I hope my review has been informative. Below is a link to the website.
Maxpod 3 15W Kit | Taste the Clouds, Feel the Flavors! (freemaxvape.com)
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1pc Maxpod 3 15W Battery
1pc MD Mesh Pod 0.8ohm
1pc User Manual
1pc Desiccant
SPECIFICATIONS:
Size: 99.5*26.7*18.2mm
Pod Capacity: 2ml
Coil Resistance: 0.8/1.2 ohm
Battery Capacity: 480mAh
Output Wattage: 9-10.8W
Output Voltage: 3.3-3.6V
Material: PCTG+PC+ABS
Package: Gift Box
FEATURES:
- MTL Pod Kit
- 15W Max Output
- 480mAh Built-In Battery
- Inhale Or Button Activation
- 2ml Pods
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
The packaging for the Maxpod 3 is nice that it has a clear viewing window on the front so you can see the actual device inside the box. On the front is the Freemax and Maxpod names, the FM Coiltech 4.0 name, and “Ultra Mouth to Lung Solution” printed near the bottom. I’ll give my thoughts about that statement later in the review.
The back side of the box has the specifications, contents list, warning, authenticity code, and a label stating the color of the version received. The sides of the box have some product features listed with icons.
Like I mentioned earlier this is a very simple kit. I actually received two kits and a couple packages of 1.2 ohm pods. In the kit you get the Maxpod, one .8 ohm pod, and user manual. I know I’ve mentioned this before but really don’t like it when only one pod is included in a kit. If it’s bad then you’re dead in the water. I know manufacturers try to keep the cost down on these starter kits but I would rather see a kit with one of each of the two available pods.
The MD pods come in only two options and only the .8 ohm pod is included in the kit. They are said to be child resistant due to having to pop off the top cap and the rubber stopper in the fill port. You can see in the first picture below that there is a red rubber silicon insert in the fill port opening. I do like that the pods are top fill instead of side fill.
On one side of the pod the name and resistance are printed on it. On the opposite side is a suggested minimum liquid level line so you are supposed to refill the pod once the liquid level gets to that mark. The pod is clear and you can easily see that minimum line with the pod inserted into the battery. That was good thinking on the part of Freemax.
The bottom of the pod has two magnets and two electrical contacts that align with the contacts in the battery pod opening. The magnets are plenty strong and hold the pod in place very well.
The Maxpod is made using double color injection molding process that combines two high end plastics together and never fades. There are six different colors available. I received the light blue and the gray versions. The Maxpod 3 has branding on both sides of the unit. The Freemax name is on one side while Maxpod is on the other side along with the indicator light. There is no fire button on the Maxpod. It is auto draw activated only. On the side with the Maxpod name printed on it there is a single white LED light that illuminates when taking a puff or charging.
The pod opening contains two magnets, two contacts that align with the pod, and two airflow openings. The USB-C charging port for the 480mah battery is located on the bottom of the unit. To me that’s as good of a place as any on a pod. I never stand them up to charge since most are lightweight. The Maxpod is especially lightweight being made out of molded plastics. I was very surprised to see that it only has a 480mah battery built in. It’s quite a bit larger than many other pods I’ve tested that contain batteries with near twice that capacity. The battery can be charged in one hour according to the promotional material.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
The Maxpod 3 does have a nice appearance and is comfortable to hold. However, I promised you an honest review in the beginning so here it goes.
First of all, I don’t like it when any pod kit only comes with one pod. I don’t know if it’s because mine was a review sample but there was not a charging cord included. If this is for a smoker to quit then they may not have a USB-C charging cord.
I figured as large as the Maxpod is that a larger battery could have been installed. The 480mah isn’t much larger than what used to come in some of the cigalike devices years ago. Also the literature says it has a 15 watt capacity yet the output range is 9-10.8 watts depending if you use the included .8 ohm pod or purchase the 1.2 ohm pods. I would have very much liked to have seen the output for the .8 ohm pod much closer to the 15 watt mark. Here is why. The airflow on both pods is a very loose draw. The .8 ohm pod is a tiny bit warmer than the 1.2 ohm pod but both have a very loose draw. The draw for me hits that awkward point where it’s too loose for MTL and too tight for RDL. The output is low enough to where the vapor produced is very cool and I normally like a vapor that’s not too warm but it is too cool for me.
Most of the time I have to draw fairly hard to activate the output and get enough vapor. I have had intermittent operation where if I don’t draw hard enough then it doesn’t activate the output. It didn’t seem to matter which pod I used and both pods had too loose of a draw for my tastes. Others may feel differently about this. Also, for a device using CoilTech 4.0 the flavor production was less than great. This is the first Freemax device I have tried that I didn’t really care for the flavor production on. Normally they have the best flavor.
So, would I recommend it? If your tastes are like mine then I really wouldn’t. Everyone is different but for me the Maxpod 3 isn’t a good fit. I’m just trying to give you my honest opinion. I’d like to thank Freemax and Tina for sending the Freemax Maxpod 3 kits for this review. Thanks also to the readers. I hope my review has been informative. Below is a link to the website.
Maxpod 3 15W Kit | Taste the Clouds, Feel the Flavors! (freemaxvape.com)
