I’m back with yet another review. This time out I will be discussing the new VAPORESSO TARGET 80 kit. It has an internal 3000mah battery with an output range of 5-80 watts and comes with the GTX26 pod tank that I have covered in one or two other reviews. The TARGET 80 however has a 510 connection which is great so you can use it with other tanks also and there is a 510 base for the GTX26. The TARGET 80 has three output modes. One of which I haven’t seen on a VAPORESSO mod since I did the review on the FORZ TX80.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1* Target 80 Mod
1* GTX Pod Tank 26(5ml)
1* GTX 0.2ohm Mesh Coil
1* GTX 0.3ohm Mesh Coil
1* Type-C Cable
1* User Manual
1* Warranty Card
SPECIFICATIONS:
Pod Capacity: 5ml (standard)/2ml (TPD)
Coils & Suggested Wattage: GTX 0.2hm Mesh Coil (45-60W), GTX 0.3ohm Mesh Coil (32-45W)
Battery Capacity: 3000mAh
Output Power: 5-80W
Charging Current: DC 5V/2A, Type-C
Battery Display: 0.96 inch TFT screen
Filling Type: Top filling
Color: Black, Grey, Blue, Green, Red
FEATURES:
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
The packaging of the TARGET 80 has an outer sleeve with a color picture of the device inside and a two part box underneath. Once the top is lifted off the mod, pod tank, two coils in foil packs, USB-C charging cable, and black envelope containing the user manual. The two coils included with the kit are the .2 ohm GTX coil rated at 45-60 watts and a .3 ohm GTX coil rated at 32-45 watts.
Going top to bottom on the mod is the 510 connection plate on top. It has slots cut in the plate I’m guessing to provide airflow for tanks that need it. There are three screws that hold the top plate in place and a spring loaded gold plated center pin. Underneath the 510 plate is what I’m going to call a lanyard ring with a rectangular opening that extends on the back side of the mod. This is probably the one feature of this mod that I just don’t like. I don’t use lanyards and find it a bit annoying how my pointer finger rests against the ring on the back side since I thumb fire this mod. On either side of the mod I received is what seems to be a plastic diamond plate with no branding or markings. On the back of the mod is the gunmetal frame with the VAPORESSO name molded into it. This one has minimal branding and I like that. Now onto the front of the mod. Near the top of the face is the round fire button with a silver ring around the exterior edge. It gives it a nice appearance and has a soft click when pressed. Below that is the display screen which shows the following information top to bottom.
- Battery indicator
- Set wattage
- Mode of operation
- Coil resistance and voltage under load
- Puff counter and length of current puff
Below the display screen are the + and – buttons with a menu button below them. The buttons protrude slightly which is nice and they have a nice click to them. Near the bottom is the USB-C charging port for the 3000mah internal battery. On the bottom of the mod are the markings AXON CHIP and TARGET 80 along with five venting holes. The mod is pretty stable when sitting upright and isn’t easily knocked over.
The operation and menu system on the TARGET 80 is a little more involved than some other pod mod kits that I’ve tested but the TARGET 80 also has a 510 connection so I’m assuming that the mod only might be sold so it’s nice that the mod has some extra options. The mod also has three modes of operation which are Variable Wattage, Pulse, and F(t) while using the AXON chip which I have seen in prior VAPORESSO mods. The operation of the mod is as follows.
- Press the fire button five times to turn the mod on or off
- Press the fire button three times to lock the +, -, and menu buttons
- Press and hold the menu button and the mode will flash and you can use the + and – buttons to switch between the three operation modes
- Press the menu button three times to access the menu
- Once in the menu you can choose between the three modes as well as DIY mode with multiple options, System set which includes Default, Smart VW, Puff(reset counter), Version( Software), and Exit
I don’t know that I fully understand the F(t) mode but I think that what is going on is that the AXON chip is regulating temperature to some point and perhaps pulsing the output at the same time. I was able to find the following image on the AXON chip. I do have to say that I like the performance in this mode and remember liking it on another VAPORESSO mod that I tested. I believe it was the FORZ.
I have already covered the GTX26 tank in a couple other reviews so won’t go into too much detail on it. It is a top fill tank which I very much like with most other pod tanks on the market being bottom fill. As you may already know, the GTX26 tank uses the well know GTX series of coils. The main difference on the tank that is included with the TARGET 80 is that it comes with a 510 base that the pod sits securely in since the TARGET has a 510 base. The pod has two airflow slots cut in it and the pod is rotated in the base to adjust the airflow. I would rather have had the airflow adjustment built into the 510 base instead since the pod can be accidentally rotated and then you have to readjust the airflow setting.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
I was very happy to see VAPORESSO come out with a device with a 510 connection instead of another pod mod that cannot be used with other tanks. I’ve been a longtime fan of the GTX series of coils and have tested more VAPORESSO devices than I can remember that use those coils. I have even accumulated a personal stockpile of my favorite GTX coils. It just so happened that my two favorite coils were included in this kit.
In my opinion the .2 and .3 ohm coils are very good flavor producing coils for RDL and DTL. As usual I tend to run them on the lower end of the wattage spectrum. I was able to get nearly 400 puffs with the .3 ohm coil running it in the low 30’s and thought this was good battery life from the built in 3000mah internal battery.
The mod itself is very lightweight and can understand why they included the lanyard connection. The mod is supposed to be more durable due to the cage design of the body. I haven’t had the nerve to drop it on concrete yet. The display is clear and bright to me and like having the different menu options available as well as the F(t) mode being included on this device.
About the only thing I didn’t like about the TARGET 80 kit was the lanyard ring that is around the 510 connection and sticks out with the loop on the back end. I found that it irritated my pointer finger sometimes while holding the mod and may try removing the three screws in the 510 plate to see if I can remove it.
So would I recommend the TARGET 80 kit to you? If you’d enjoy a lightweight and somewhat durable mod with a good size battery built in and a pod tank that’s top fill and easy to refill with no mess then yes I would.
I’d like to thank VAPORESSO and Milo for sending the VAPORESSO TARGET 80 kit for this review. Also thank you to the readers for making it to the end of my reviews. Below is a link to the VAPORESSO website if you would like to learn more about their products.
Target 80 » Vaporesso
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1* Target 80 Mod
1* GTX Pod Tank 26(5ml)
1* GTX 0.2ohm Mesh Coil
1* GTX 0.3ohm Mesh Coil
1* Type-C Cable
1* User Manual
1* Warranty Card
SPECIFICATIONS:
Pod Capacity: 5ml (standard)/2ml (TPD)
Coils & Suggested Wattage: GTX 0.2hm Mesh Coil (45-60W), GTX 0.3ohm Mesh Coil (32-45W)
Battery Capacity: 3000mAh
Output Power: 5-80W
Charging Current: DC 5V/2A, Type-C
Battery Display: 0.96 inch TFT screen
Filling Type: Top filling
Color: Black, Grey, Blue, Green, Red
FEATURES:
- 1. Durable yet compact, perfect for outdoor companion
- 2. With 5ml GTX Pod Tank 26
- 3. Compatible with all GTX Coils (triple-silicone version)
- 4. Hi-tech Axon Chip inside
- 5. 3000mAh battery capacity
- 6. Top filling system, precise airflow adjustment
- 7. VW/PULSE/F(t) mode available
- 8. 510 connection makes it compatible with GTX Pod Tank/NRG S/GTX Tank
- 9. Clear 0.96 inch TFT screen with updated UI
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
The packaging of the TARGET 80 has an outer sleeve with a color picture of the device inside and a two part box underneath. Once the top is lifted off the mod, pod tank, two coils in foil packs, USB-C charging cable, and black envelope containing the user manual. The two coils included with the kit are the .2 ohm GTX coil rated at 45-60 watts and a .3 ohm GTX coil rated at 32-45 watts.
Going top to bottom on the mod is the 510 connection plate on top. It has slots cut in the plate I’m guessing to provide airflow for tanks that need it. There are three screws that hold the top plate in place and a spring loaded gold plated center pin. Underneath the 510 plate is what I’m going to call a lanyard ring with a rectangular opening that extends on the back side of the mod. This is probably the one feature of this mod that I just don’t like. I don’t use lanyards and find it a bit annoying how my pointer finger rests against the ring on the back side since I thumb fire this mod. On either side of the mod I received is what seems to be a plastic diamond plate with no branding or markings. On the back of the mod is the gunmetal frame with the VAPORESSO name molded into it. This one has minimal branding and I like that. Now onto the front of the mod. Near the top of the face is the round fire button with a silver ring around the exterior edge. It gives it a nice appearance and has a soft click when pressed. Below that is the display screen which shows the following information top to bottom.
- Battery indicator
- Set wattage
- Mode of operation
- Coil resistance and voltage under load
- Puff counter and length of current puff
Below the display screen are the + and – buttons with a menu button below them. The buttons protrude slightly which is nice and they have a nice click to them. Near the bottom is the USB-C charging port for the 3000mah internal battery. On the bottom of the mod are the markings AXON CHIP and TARGET 80 along with five venting holes. The mod is pretty stable when sitting upright and isn’t easily knocked over.
The operation and menu system on the TARGET 80 is a little more involved than some other pod mod kits that I’ve tested but the TARGET 80 also has a 510 connection so I’m assuming that the mod only might be sold so it’s nice that the mod has some extra options. The mod also has three modes of operation which are Variable Wattage, Pulse, and F(t) while using the AXON chip which I have seen in prior VAPORESSO mods. The operation of the mod is as follows.
- Press the fire button five times to turn the mod on or off
- Press the fire button three times to lock the +, -, and menu buttons
- Press and hold the menu button and the mode will flash and you can use the + and – buttons to switch between the three operation modes
- Press the menu button three times to access the menu
- Once in the menu you can choose between the three modes as well as DIY mode with multiple options, System set which includes Default, Smart VW, Puff(reset counter), Version( Software), and Exit
I don’t know that I fully understand the F(t) mode but I think that what is going on is that the AXON chip is regulating temperature to some point and perhaps pulsing the output at the same time. I was able to find the following image on the AXON chip. I do have to say that I like the performance in this mode and remember liking it on another VAPORESSO mod that I tested. I believe it was the FORZ.
I have already covered the GTX26 tank in a couple other reviews so won’t go into too much detail on it. It is a top fill tank which I very much like with most other pod tanks on the market being bottom fill. As you may already know, the GTX26 tank uses the well know GTX series of coils. The main difference on the tank that is included with the TARGET 80 is that it comes with a 510 base that the pod sits securely in since the TARGET has a 510 base. The pod has two airflow slots cut in it and the pod is rotated in the base to adjust the airflow. I would rather have had the airflow adjustment built into the 510 base instead since the pod can be accidentally rotated and then you have to readjust the airflow setting.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
I was very happy to see VAPORESSO come out with a device with a 510 connection instead of another pod mod that cannot be used with other tanks. I’ve been a longtime fan of the GTX series of coils and have tested more VAPORESSO devices than I can remember that use those coils. I have even accumulated a personal stockpile of my favorite GTX coils. It just so happened that my two favorite coils were included in this kit.
In my opinion the .2 and .3 ohm coils are very good flavor producing coils for RDL and DTL. As usual I tend to run them on the lower end of the wattage spectrum. I was able to get nearly 400 puffs with the .3 ohm coil running it in the low 30’s and thought this was good battery life from the built in 3000mah internal battery.
The mod itself is very lightweight and can understand why they included the lanyard connection. The mod is supposed to be more durable due to the cage design of the body. I haven’t had the nerve to drop it on concrete yet. The display is clear and bright to me and like having the different menu options available as well as the F(t) mode being included on this device.
About the only thing I didn’t like about the TARGET 80 kit was the lanyard ring that is around the 510 connection and sticks out with the loop on the back end. I found that it irritated my pointer finger sometimes while holding the mod and may try removing the three screws in the 510 plate to see if I can remove it.
So would I recommend the TARGET 80 kit to you? If you’d enjoy a lightweight and somewhat durable mod with a good size battery built in and a pod tank that’s top fill and easy to refill with no mess then yes I would.
I’d like to thank VAPORESSO and Milo for sending the VAPORESSO TARGET 80 kit for this review. Also thank you to the readers for making it to the end of my reviews. Below is a link to the VAPORESSO website if you would like to learn more about their products.
Target 80 » Vaporesso
