Innokin Adept-Zlide kit may be the new starter kit to recommend to new vapers

[Baditude]

It looks like innokin has a winner here. Following Geekvape's huge success with the Aegis line of shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof mods, innokin has a new MTL starter kit that may become the most recommended setup for new vapers.

Why did we make the Adept? by PBusardo

The Innokin Adept is built strong for real life and certified IP67 waterproof, dust-proof and shockproof!
This unbeatable MTL Box Vaporizer has a 3000 mAh battery capacity, 2Amp quick charge and intelligent auto-wattage. The Adept is great for daily vaping indoors and for outdoor activities in tough environments.

The Adept is perfect for MTL enthusiasts who want a long lasting, quick charging vaporizer. Great for vapers and smokers, the Adept will be loved by outdoors enthusiasts, police and first responders, military, construction workers and others who work in tough environments.

• Battery capacity: 3000mAh.
• 5V/2A Fast Charge.
• IP67 waterproof, dust-proof, shockproof
• Intelligent MTL: Automatically select best wattage ranges for Z-coils (Zenith & Zlide).
• Ergonomic design, comfortable, soft-grip
• High quality 510 spring loaded gold plated connection
• Internal Safety Protections – Over-discharge, Overcharge, Over Voltage, Short Circuit Protection, Overheat protection, High Resistance Protection and Cut Off Protection

I couldn't find it on Innokin's website to find out the wattage capability or the price.

 

[Eskie]

That's a nice looking option. The whole increase in durability is a positive trend, especially if it can be done in less bulky form factors like this appears to be.

On another note I got an email about a new disposable tank from Innokin, called the GoMax. It's a 5 ml disposable tank with a Plex3D coil. I'm starting to think these plastic all in one tank/coil combos might be a regulatory generated product. If you integrate the coil into the tank, there's no user replaceable part to muck with, the selling point of a pod to the FDA, but you still allow for a user to refill it, and most important for a mod manufacturer, get to keep the 510 connection as a "standard". So you could say buy the Adept (for example or a Kroma or whatever) with an internal non-user accessible Li battery and mount a non-user accessible tank on it, while still allowing compatibility with say the Zlide or other tanks that use a 510 in markets that don't have as crazy a regulatory approach as the US.



It would even then make sense for things like the IP67 water resistance ratings as a safety feature to pitch in a PMTA. Obviously I don't know, but there is something to the idea I can see as an attractive option going up before the FDA..

 

[JCinFLA]

IMO, it looks really nice, sounds like it'll be well-built & reliable, etc. But...my interest in it or not, will depend on the wattage range and if that Intelligent MTL feature can be bypassed or shut off. I don't need, nor want, a mod to select the W range for me, according to what it thinks I should be vaping at because of the coil I'm using.

 

[AngeNZ]

I absolutely love it

 

[Horselady154]

It doesn't have an internal battery, does it?

 

[Letitia]

Lost me at auto-set wattage. I personally do not think this a valuable tool for a new vaper and definitely not one for an experienced vaper. If you cannot shut off the auto-set feature I wouldn't recommend it. Imo pod/disposable tank litter is as bad as cig butts. I'm just not a fan of all the disposable vape products being released lately.

 

[Eskie]

It doesn't have an internal battery, does it?

It does.

 

[Toronnah]

About the only thing interesting is the 2A charging.

 

[JCinFLA]

Here are the specs shown for the Adept mod itself and the package contents for the kit, found on another website. I noticed that several more mod specifics were included, so decided to post it here.

Features and Specs for Innokin Adept Mod:

• Shock Resistant
• Water Resistant
• Dust Resistant
• Dimensions: 3-1/4" x 1-9/16" x 1-1/8" (Without Tank)
• Spring Loaded 510 Contact Pin
• Built-in Battery Capacity: 3000mAh
• Intelligent Auto Wattage with Four Settings
• Resistance Range: 0.4 - 3.0ohm
• Ergonomic Design
• Durable Soft-Touch Rubberized Finish
• Tri-Color LED Display Screen
• Micro USB Charging Port with Silicone Seal Plug
• Short Circuit Protection
  
  Package Contents:
  1 x Innokin Adept Mod
  1 x Innokin Zlide Tank
  1 x Zenith Z-PLEX3D 0.48ohm Atomizer Head (Pre-installed)
  1 x Zenith 1.6ohm Atomizer Head
  1 x Set of Spare Parts
  1 x Replacement Glass
  1 x Micro USB Cable

 

[Eskie]

Here are the specs shown for the Adept mod itself and the package contents for the kit, found on another website. I noticed that several more mod specifics were included, so decided to post it here.

Features and Specs for Innokin Adept Mod:

• Shock Resistant
• Water Resistant
• Dust Resistant
• Dimensions: 3-1/4" x 1-9/16" x 1-1/8" (Without Tank)
• Spring Loaded 510 Contact Pin
• Built-in Battery Capacity: 3000mAh
• Intelligent Auto Wattage with Four Settings
• Resistance Range: 0.4 - 3.0ohm
• Ergonomic Design
• Durable Soft-Touch Rubberized Finish
• Tri-Color LED Display Screen
• Micro USB Charging Port with Silicone Seal Plug
• Short Circuit Protection
  
  Package Contents:
  1 x Innokin Adept Mod
  1 x Innokin Zlide Tank
  1 x Zenith Z-PLEX3D 0.48ohm Atomizer Head (Pre-installed)
  1 x Zenith 1.6ohm Atomizer Head
  1 x Set of Spare Parts
  1 x Replacement Glass
  1 x Micro USB Cable

Huh. No VW. That's a deal killer. Sounds like a integrated system like a pod mod with 4 settings than a real mod despite the tank on top.

 

[440BB]

For new vapers, it's bigger than I would recommend. A built in battery is safer and simple but still requires a backup device for those times recharging is overlooked. A pair of these wouldn't be handy to carry, and a new vaper needs 24/7 availability to battle the cravings.

For a new vaper who works in extreme conditions this rugged waterproof design is certainly useful. The proprietary design for a specific coil combined with the built in battery are almost a high capacity pod system in mod form.

Until a smoker wants to start out with bigger vape gear, I'd recommend one of the simple excellent pod systems that are closer to a cigarette in size. I think starting out with larger devices inhibits easy adoption for the typical smoker.

 

[Eskie]

I have a Z Biip. Uses the same Zenith plexus coils (well all of the Zenith line). The pod is only 2 ml but I may refill it in a day for 4 ml total and the 1500 mAh will easily get me through a day. A 3,000 mAh battery isn't a terrible pairing with that tank, but all that protection stuff on a mod with a nonadjustsble "smart" power selection doesn't seem to make sense.

At least on the Biip I can pick one of three power settings, no auto smart stuff. And the form factor is more pod like so easier to carry (although on the heavy side). It seems like Innokin is just market testing designs to see what sells. Somehow I think market research panel interviews and surveys would be cheaper than building actual stuff to throw out and see we what sticks.

 

[Baditude]

I find the comments here a bit amusing.

"No VW. That's a deal killer. Sounds like a integrated system like a pod mod with 4 settings than a it does a mod despite the tank on top."

How many newcomers come here looking for a setup that doesn't require changing wattage settings. They want something that's plug and play easy. This allegedly has artificial intelligence that will change settings according to the coils being used. That's another frequently asked question here: what setting for the coils that I'm using? This device makes those decisions for the user.​

"It's not an internal battery, is it?"

That's not a bad thing, is it? A lot if newcomers don't want to mess with external batteries and a Li-ion charger, or the additional expense that entails.​

For new vapers, it's bigger than I would recommend.

Maybe. But again, many newcomers say they want a battery that will last nearly all day. A 3000 mah battery used at the wattages this setup uses will last nearly all day. Longer battery time generally requires a bigger battery.
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Clearly this setup was designed for the new vaper trying to get off cigarettes, who wants their first setup that is simple to operate that they don't have to have a great knowledge of coils, wattage settings, or what external batteries or charger they need to buy extra. To me, this is a much more versatile and user friendly setup than many of the AIO setups currently on the market.

This isn't necessarily for the intermediate or advanced vaper, although there are probably some who will find it appealing.

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[r77r7r]

Nice! More choices for we lipo guys.

 

[Baditude]

It seems like Innokin is just market testing designs to see what sells. Somehow I think market research panel interviews and surveys would be cheaper than building actual stuff to throw out and see what sticks.

That's not the traditional way Chinese manufacturers do things. We're usually the guinea pigs in place of any R&D team.

Plus, Innokin has PBusardo's input who probably has a pretty good grasp of what new vapers want and need for success.

 

[Letitia]

Personally for beginners and experienced alike I'd love to see more VV/VW only regulated devices. All those features many of us don't use just add to battery drain. So much easier for a newb to use and gives control to dial in the vape. I agree internal battery is a good pick for a new vaper, just leave off the features that they don’t need. Simple chip cheaper price more user friendly.

 

[stols001]

No I am sorry even a new vaper should learn to pick their wattage. I know a lot of them start with fixed wattage stuff but this auto detect (that cannot be shut off) is lame. A new vaper learns a LOT by frying a coil. A new vaper learns NOTHING by auto detect other than "I have vapor I guess it's alright."

I mean... If you want to be Juul be Juul. If you want to be a vaping company be a vaping company.

Maybe I am just threatened by its appearance-- it looks like a real mod and it's not.
Etc.

Still par for the course for Innokin I HATE 50% of their stuff and LOVE 50%.

This goes in the hate category for me it makes me fearful my computer will take over my wattage needs are refuse to give them back. Etc

Anna

 

[Nailz]

This would of been a great mod for my wife, she is so hard on her mod, she is using 2 innokin kroma with zenith tank and both hardly have any paint on them, and she drops them nearly daily, but they still keep working.

But not being able to change the wattage will make it a no go for her too, don't care has internal battery, but being able to change power is a must, different people like different power settings, such a shame, as really think my wife would of loved the looks of these.

 

[Horselady154]

"It's not an internal battery, is it?"

That's not a bad thing, is it? A lot if newcomers don't want to mess with external batteries and a Li-ion charger, or the additional expense that entails.
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Except for the fact that they will not have anything to vape on when it is charging. However, if they had 2 batteries (ie. a spare battery), they would just be able to pop the other one in and keep going.

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[Baditude]

Except for the fact that they will not have anything to vape on when it is charging. However, if they had 2 batteries (ie. a spare battery), they would just be able to pop the other one in and keep going.

Of course, you and I know that. And its probably one of the reasons you and I both use external battery mods.

However, I also use mods with an internal battery, too. I have backups, just like you probably do. As should all vapers, including brand new vapors.

At least the new Adept mod has a fast built in 2 amp charger. My 2200 mah Aegis Mini has a 2 amp charger and takes only 40 minutes to gain a full charge from empty.

Internal and external battery mods each have their pros and cons. I'm not going to berate the Adept for having an internal battery; it may be exactly what someone is looking for. I wouldn't be surprised if eventually Innokin comes out with a Adept model that uses an 18650 battery, just like Geekvape did when they followed the Aegis Mini with the Aegis Solo.