Hello and welcome back for another review. Today I will be doing my best to cover the new Voopoo Argus E40 Pod Kit that was sent to me by Voopoo in order to provide a fair and honest review. The E40 has an internal 1800mah battery with a 40 watt maximum output and a 2A fast charging rate. The pods are compatible with the PNP-X coils and has a liquid capacity of 4.5ml. It has stepless airflow control and boasts that is can be used from MTL to RDL. We will have to see how that works out later.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1* Argus E40 device
1* Argus E40 Cartridge 0.3Ω 4.5ml (Pre-installed)
1* Argus E40 Cartridge 0.6Ω 4.5ml
1* Type-C Cable
1* User Manual
SPECIFICATIONS:
FEATURES:
1. PnP X Atomizer Tech
2. 1800mAh battery capacity
3. Stepless airflow adjustment
4. Auto/Button draw
5. Fully compatible with PnP X coils
6. Smooth MTL to DTL switch
7. 2A fast charging
8. Clear & vivid display
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
The packaging for the E40 has the Voopoo and Argus E40 names on the front along with a nice color picture of the actual device contained inside. The back of the box has the usual contents list and Voopoo company information. Mine has a large sticker marking it as a sample which will not be on the retail packaging.
Once opened, the E40 is found sitting inside a plastic tray with one pod already installed. Sitting underneath the plastic tray is a second pod, user manual, and USB-C charging cable. The two pods included with the kit are fixed coil pods rated at .3 ohms and .6 ohms. Besides the two fixed coil pods included in the kit, the E40 is also compatible with a replaceable coil pod that uses PNP-X coils that is available for purchase separately. The PNP-X cartridge gives the user the ability to use the .3, .45, and .6 ohm PNP-X coils.
The pod opening on the E40 has four magnets, two spring loaded contacts, and the airflow sensor. There is also the airflow inlet hole that feeds air from the sliding airflow control on the body of the E40. The pre-installed pod comes with the usual safety seal over the base of the pod to prevent accidental firing. There are four matching magnets on the bottom of the pod and two airflow inlet holes so that the pod can be inserted either way and still allow the airflow up through the pod. The sliding airflow control can be seen in the second picture below. It is solid and not accidentally moved when taking in and out of a pocket or purse. The opposite side of the E40 is where the fire/menu button is located. The USB-C charging port rated at 5V/2A to charge the 1800mah battery is located on the bottom of the device. The battery supplies 20% more capacity than similar products. With the maximum output of 40 watts a true DTL style of vaping can be achieved. It is listed as an MTL to DTL device. The E40 does have a smart function built in using the Gene AI chipset it automatically sets the wattage by identifying the coil resistance and picking an optimal output wattage. However, the user can use the fire button to manually set the wattage.
I looked for any information I could find on the symbol that can be seen on the back side of the E40 through the clear viewing window but was unable to find anything. It does look pretty neat though.
The front of the E40 has the Argus name stamped into the top portion nearest the pod opening. This is followed by the display screen and the Voopoo name is below that vertically printed. The display has two dotted light bars on each side of the display that indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indications are as follows.
Voopoo was nice enough to include three of the PNP-X coils along with three PNP-X cartridges for testing on this review. PnP X platform is an innovative technology that integrates the advantages of the three original technologies: VOOPOO PnP, TPP and ITO. It applied to POD MOD and MOD devices, significantly improving taste, leakage prevention, and coil lifespan. It enables highly effective e-liquid restoration, intense vapor production, and a continuously stable experience, allowing vaping of 100 mL e-liquid without burning or leaking.
The following four devices are coming with the PNP-X platform. PnP X atomization tech offers ARGUS E40 an extraordinary vaping experience:
- Increased vapor volume and taste restoration.
- Upgraded 4-layer leakage-resistant design in the cartridge, sustaining 100 mL e-liquid with no leakage.
- Long-lasting atomization lifespan for the coil, sustaining 100 mL e-liquid without burning.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
I have to say that I was truly impressed with the Argus E40. Both the pods included in the kit which are fixed coil pods and the PNP-X pods that use the PNP-X coils provided extremely good flavor production with generous amounts of vapor. The 1800mah battery lasted a very long time with the .6 ohm pod. I got nearly 650 puffs with that pod but of course it could vary depending on the length of the puffs you take. With the .3 it was of course less and I lost track of the puff count so can’t give you an exact number. The .6 ohm pod was my favorite out of the two that came in the kit. Voopoo was nice enough to provide one each of the .3, .45, and .6 ohm PNP-X coils with some of the PNP-X cartridges. I focused mostly on the .45 ohm coil since I had already tested the .3 and .6 fixed coil pods. The .45 ohm coil ended up being my favorite and found it as a happy medium while running the output at 28 watts. The flavor was very good and vapor production was good also while giving good battery life. During the past few weeks testing the E40, I haven’t seen any noticeable condensation and zero leaking. To me the E40 is a great pocket carry pod device that can still give performance like a mod and is great for pocket carrying when out and about.
In the beginning of this review, I said that the E40 claimed to be a complete MTL to DTL device. For me, it delivered. I enjoyed a loose MTL like I enjoy and had a nice RDL using the .45 which is my preferred style. The .3 came through well as a DTL pod. For me the E40 is a winner but almost every device has at least one con and this one had two for me. The first is the button position on the E40. For me having the fire button on the side is awkward to say the least. For that reason I exclusively used the E40 with the auto draw function. The second con for me is that if you do want to use the fire button to fire the mod then you have to press the button once to turn it on and a second time to actually fire the coil if you want to button fire the device. This isn’t totally surprising since this is a common feature on many Voopoo mods but really didn’t expect it on a pod device like this. However, the auto draw works the very first time when the display is not lit while the fire button does not. If the display is lit already and you press the fire button then it will go ahead and fire the first time. There is one other thing that I almost forgot to mention. The vibrant display is great until you get outside in bright daylight and then it was almost impossible for me to see the display unless I shielded the display with my hand. Even with all of that, I truly really liked the E40 and plan on continue using it for some time.
I’d like to thank Voopoo for sending the Voopoo Argus E40 kit for this review as well as the extra pods and coils. As always, a big thanks to the readers. Below is a link to the website for your viewing pleasure.
ARGUS E40-VOOPOO VAPE Spark Your Life
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1* Argus E40 device
1* Argus E40 Cartridge 0.3Ω 4.5ml (Pre-installed)
1* Argus E40 Cartridge 0.6Ω 4.5ml
1* Type-C Cable
1* User Manual
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Brand | VOOPOO |
| Product Name | Argus E40 Kit |
| Size | 114*31.2*22.6mm |
| Pod Capacity | 4.5ml |
| Material | Zinc Alloy, PC |
| Power Range | 5-40W |
| Battery Capacity | 1800mAh (built-in) |
| Filling Type | Side filling |
| Cartridge Included | Argus E40 Cartridge 0.3Ω (Pre-installed), Argus E40 Cartridge 0.6Ω |
| Compatible Cartridge/Coil | Argus E40 Cartridge 0.45Ω, Argus PnP X Cartridge with PnP X 0.3Ω/0.45Ω/0.6Ω |
| Package Size | 144.5*71*49mm (1pc) |
| Carton Size | 380*305*275mm(50pcs, 11.3kg) |
| Color | Spray Black, Space Gray, Pearl White, Starlight Purple, Sky Blue, Modern Red, Lake Green |
FEATURES:
1. PnP X Atomizer Tech
2. 1800mAh battery capacity
3. Stepless airflow adjustment
4. Auto/Button draw
5. Fully compatible with PnP X coils
6. Smooth MTL to DTL switch
7. 2A fast charging
8. Clear & vivid display
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
The packaging for the E40 has the Voopoo and Argus E40 names on the front along with a nice color picture of the actual device contained inside. The back of the box has the usual contents list and Voopoo company information. Mine has a large sticker marking it as a sample which will not be on the retail packaging.
Once opened, the E40 is found sitting inside a plastic tray with one pod already installed. Sitting underneath the plastic tray is a second pod, user manual, and USB-C charging cable. The two pods included with the kit are fixed coil pods rated at .3 ohms and .6 ohms. Besides the two fixed coil pods included in the kit, the E40 is also compatible with a replaceable coil pod that uses PNP-X coils that is available for purchase separately. The PNP-X cartridge gives the user the ability to use the .3, .45, and .6 ohm PNP-X coils.
| Cartridge Version | Cartridge Name | Coil Resistance | Recommended Power Range | Recommended E-liquid Nicotine |
| Preinstalled Cartridge | ARGUS E40 Cartridge 0.3 Ω | 0.3 Ω | 32-40 W | 0-12 mg |
| ARGUS E40 Cartridge 0.45 Ω | 0.45 Ω | 26-32 W | 12-20 mg | |
| ARGUS E40 Cartridge 0.6 Ω | 0.6 Ω | 18-25 W | 20-50 mg | |
| Empty Cartridge | ARGUS PnP X Cartridge | 0.3 Ω | 32-40 W | 0-12 mg |
| 0.45 Ω | 26-32 W | 12-20 mg | ||
| 0.6 Ω | 18-25 W | 20-50 mg |
The pod opening on the E40 has four magnets, two spring loaded contacts, and the airflow sensor. There is also the airflow inlet hole that feeds air from the sliding airflow control on the body of the E40. The pre-installed pod comes with the usual safety seal over the base of the pod to prevent accidental firing. There are four matching magnets on the bottom of the pod and two airflow inlet holes so that the pod can be inserted either way and still allow the airflow up through the pod. The sliding airflow control can be seen in the second picture below. It is solid and not accidentally moved when taking in and out of a pocket or purse. The opposite side of the E40 is where the fire/menu button is located. The USB-C charging port rated at 5V/2A to charge the 1800mah battery is located on the bottom of the device. The battery supplies 20% more capacity than similar products. With the maximum output of 40 watts a true DTL style of vaping can be achieved. It is listed as an MTL to DTL device. The E40 does have a smart function built in using the Gene AI chipset it automatically sets the wattage by identifying the coil resistance and picking an optimal output wattage. However, the user can use the fire button to manually set the wattage.
I looked for any information I could find on the symbol that can be seen on the back side of the E40 through the clear viewing window but was unable to find anything. It does look pretty neat though.
The front of the E40 has the Argus name stamped into the top portion nearest the pod opening. This is followed by the display screen and the Voopoo name is below that vertically printed. The display has two dotted light bars on each side of the display that indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indications are as follows.
- Green = 60-100%
- Blue = 20-60%
- Red = 0-20%
- Press the fire button 5X to turn the device on
- Press the fire button 5X to choose between Power off, Puff clear, and Lock/Unlock
- Press the fire button 3X and the wattage will flash and the button can be pressed repeatedly to adjust the wattage.
- The E40 has an 8 second cut off if the button is accidentally pressed
- Overtime protection: 8 seconds
- Short circuit protection
- Overcharge protection
- Low battery protection
- Output over current protection
Voopoo was nice enough to include three of the PNP-X coils along with three PNP-X cartridges for testing on this review. PnP X platform is an innovative technology that integrates the advantages of the three original technologies: VOOPOO PnP, TPP and ITO. It applied to POD MOD and MOD devices, significantly improving taste, leakage prevention, and coil lifespan. It enables highly effective e-liquid restoration, intense vapor production, and a continuously stable experience, allowing vaping of 100 mL e-liquid without burning or leaking.
The following four devices are coming with the PNP-X platform. PnP X atomization tech offers ARGUS E40 an extraordinary vaping experience:
- Increased vapor volume and taste restoration.
- Upgraded 4-layer leakage-resistant design in the cartridge, sustaining 100 mL e-liquid with no leakage.
- Long-lasting atomization lifespan for the coil, sustaining 100 mL e-liquid without burning.
Name | Power Range | Battery | Compatible Cartridges | Target Vaper and Scenario |
ARGUS E40 | 5-40 W | 1800 mAh (Built-in) | ARGUS E40 Cartridge ARGUS PnP X Cartridge | Advanced MTL vaper and cloudy vapor chasers’ daily usage |
DRAG S2 | 5-60 W | 2500 mAh (Built-in) | PnP X Cartridge MTL PnP X Cartridge DTL | POD MOD adapter |
DRAG X2 | 5-80 W | 18650*1 | Advanced POD MOD vaper | |
ARGUS PRO 2 | 5-80 W | 3000 mAh (Built-in) | Professional DTL vaper pursuing cloudy vapor |
FINAL THOUGHTS:
I have to say that I was truly impressed with the Argus E40. Both the pods included in the kit which are fixed coil pods and the PNP-X pods that use the PNP-X coils provided extremely good flavor production with generous amounts of vapor. The 1800mah battery lasted a very long time with the .6 ohm pod. I got nearly 650 puffs with that pod but of course it could vary depending on the length of the puffs you take. With the .3 it was of course less and I lost track of the puff count so can’t give you an exact number. The .6 ohm pod was my favorite out of the two that came in the kit. Voopoo was nice enough to provide one each of the .3, .45, and .6 ohm PNP-X coils with some of the PNP-X cartridges. I focused mostly on the .45 ohm coil since I had already tested the .3 and .6 fixed coil pods. The .45 ohm coil ended up being my favorite and found it as a happy medium while running the output at 28 watts. The flavor was very good and vapor production was good also while giving good battery life. During the past few weeks testing the E40, I haven’t seen any noticeable condensation and zero leaking. To me the E40 is a great pocket carry pod device that can still give performance like a mod and is great for pocket carrying when out and about.
In the beginning of this review, I said that the E40 claimed to be a complete MTL to DTL device. For me, it delivered. I enjoyed a loose MTL like I enjoy and had a nice RDL using the .45 which is my preferred style. The .3 came through well as a DTL pod. For me the E40 is a winner but almost every device has at least one con and this one had two for me. The first is the button position on the E40. For me having the fire button on the side is awkward to say the least. For that reason I exclusively used the E40 with the auto draw function. The second con for me is that if you do want to use the fire button to fire the mod then you have to press the button once to turn it on and a second time to actually fire the coil if you want to button fire the device. This isn’t totally surprising since this is a common feature on many Voopoo mods but really didn’t expect it on a pod device like this. However, the auto draw works the very first time when the display is not lit while the fire button does not. If the display is lit already and you press the fire button then it will go ahead and fire the first time. There is one other thing that I almost forgot to mention. The vibrant display is great until you get outside in bright daylight and then it was almost impossible for me to see the display unless I shielded the display with my hand. Even with all of that, I truly really liked the E40 and plan on continue using it for some time.
I’d like to thank Voopoo for sending the Voopoo Argus E40 kit for this review as well as the extra pods and coils. As always, a big thanks to the readers. Below is a link to the website for your viewing pleasure.
ARGUS E40-VOOPOO VAPE Spark Your Life
