Hello and welcome back. Voopoo was nice enough to send me a Christmas gift box and inside that box was a sample of the new Doric 20 SE that they included so that I could provide you with a fair and honest review on this new product from Voopoo. The SE has a 1200mah internal battery that they claim will provide the user with three days of use. I know the new ITO cartridge has a 1.0 ohm built in coil but seriously doubt that most people will get three days of use in between charges. The cartridge is made of PCTG and has a liquid capacity of 2ml which is very common as far as capacity goes on most pod devices. The output range is 8-18 watts and the operational resistance range of .5-1.2 ohms.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1* Doric 20 SE Device
1* VOOPOO ITO Cartridge 1.0ohm 2ml
1* User Manual
1* Type-C Cable
1* ITO Platform Intro
SPECIFICATIONS:
Size: 19*118mm
Cartridge Inside: ITO Cartridge 1.0ohm
Cartridge Capacity: 2ml
Cartridge Material: PCTG
Compatible Cartridges: ITO Cartridge 0.7ohm/1.0ohm/1.2ohm, ITO Pod, ITO-X Pod
E-juice Filling Type: Side filling
Device Material: Aluminum Alloy+PCTG
Output Power : 8-18W
Output Voltage: 3.2V-4.2V
Device Resistance: 0.5-1.2ohm
Battery Capacity: 1200mAh
Color: Black, Gunmetal, Red, Green, Orange
FEATURES:
1. 1200mAh built-in battery
2. Anti-leakage structure
3. ITO platform technology
4. Compatible with ITO cartridge
5. Brings MTL vaping
6. Ultra-smooth taste and a long lifespan coil
7. Innovative airflow control
8. Stable output, constant flavor
9. Fully charging for 3-day vaping
10. Compatible with ITO series pods
11. Corrugated anti-skid design
12. Safety protections: Overtime/Short-circuit/Overcharge/Output Over-Current/Over Discharge/Over-Temperature Protection
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
The packaging for the Doric 20 SE is a simple box that opens from one end. On the front is a clear viewing window so you can see the actual device inside which I like. The Voopoo name is at the top while the Doric 20 SE name is on the bottom and in the background is what I would call some sort of color spectrum. The back of the box has the standard contents list and company information.
Once the box is opened then the SE can be seen in a plastic tray and the user manual, product card and USB-C charging cable are located underneath the tray. I know I always say this but am disappointed that only one pod was included in the kit. I know it’s supposed to be an inexpensive starter kit but if the included single pod is bad then it’s not starting anything. The pod does come pre-installed in the SE but has a clear safety seal on the bottom of the pod to keep it from accidentally firing before being filled.
The Doric 20 SE has a 1200mah internal battery which is really a nice size for a pod device like this. It has a charging rate of 5V/1.5A so you should be able to fully charge the battery in about 50 minutes. Voopoo followed suit in the design of the SE with the original Doric and kept the ratio of column height to column diameter at 6:1. The body of the SE is made of an aluminum alloy giving it durability as well as keeping it lightweight without making it feel cheap. The promotional information on the SE claims that it can last for three days of vaping but you know as well as I do that it totally depends on the individual user. I personally wouldn’t expect a 1200mah battery to last me three days.
On one side of the SE is the Voopoo name etched on it as well as the USB-C charging port. On the opposite side there is the Doric name etched on the body and near the top is a single indicator light that illuminates when taking a puff or charging the battery and indicates the battery level. The battery level indications are as follows.
The ITO technology pod included in the SE kit is interchangeable with the Doric Q. The pod is said to last 10 days of vaping. I am assuming that is calculated by refilling the pod 3 times between charging every three days that the battery is supposed to last. So in other words, I believe it means if you fill the pod once a day for ten days then it will be time to change the pod. Of course results could vary depending on the liquid you are using. I typically use a low flavor percentage mint recipe in most pods and I tend to get longer life from the pods than the manufacturer suggests.
The ITO pod has a built in coil and is not replaceable so when the pod fails then you throw out the whole thing and get a new one. It is my understanding that there is also an ITO pod that uses separate coils that can be purchased separately. The pod is tinted but not so much that you can’t see the liquid level inside. The ITO pod is a side fill pod and uses a standard rubber plug that must be lifted in order to fill the pod. I found it easy to fill the pod without making a mess.
The ITO pod does not use magnets to hold it into the pod opening on the battery. Instead there is a lip inside the opening that catches on the pod and holds it very securely in place. It really clicks into place. The inside of the pod opening has the standard two gold plated spring loaded contacts as well as the airflow sensor since the SE is auto draw only with no button. The bottom of the pod has two fairly large airflow openings that draw air in from the two airflow inlet holes in the side of the body of the battery portion. This airflow design has proven to provide a very smooth draw when vaping.
The bottom of the SE has a rubberized circle on the bottom to help keep it from sliding when standing it upright on a desk or table. There are also two battery vent holes for an added safety feature.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
I always try to keep an open mind when it comes to reviewing pods. Sometimes one will surprise you that you didn’t really expect the best results from. Especially when it doesn’t have any extra features like airflow control or selectable output levels. I have to say that Voopoo has put out quite a few pretty good pod devices this past year so I have somewhat come to expect good performance even from their most simplistic devices. I was not disappointed with the Doric 20 SE. I very much like it. It has a little more battery capacity than the average pod device and has a 1.5A charging rate to get you back up and going quickly. I felt like the flavor production was very good for a pod device and was very surprised by the large amount of vapor produced with the 1.0 ohm coil. The literature says it has a constant output of 12 watts but it sure seemed like more than that to me. Maybe it was just the combination of the right airflow, constant output, and a good coil. Either way, I was very pleased with the performance of the Doric 20 SE. Not only does it vape very well and was a surprisingly warm vape, but it looks good too. I very much liked the orange fade on the sample that I received.
I know a lot of people are getting tired of seeing pod after pod released and get bored with them. Trust me, I have reviewed more pods last year than I can remember and sometimes get a little burned out reviewing them. The nice thing about being able to test so many is I can help sort out the good, mediocre, and bad ones and hopefully help people keep from spending money on poorly performing equipment.
The Doric 20 SE is not a fancy feature packed pod but it does what it promises and does a pretty darn good job at it. I personally very much like the airflow on this one even though it isn’t adjustable. The draw is very smooth on it with the long mouthpiece. I’d call it a drip tip but it really isn’t as the tip and pod are all one piece. So, if you’re looking for a simple auto draw pod that performs very well but is still small enough to throw in a pocket then I’d recommend this one. There is also a lanyard that I received in the gift box with it but don’t know if it is available for purchase. I personally don’t use lanyards so you won’t see any kind of PV hanging from my neck.
I’d like to thank Voopoo and Nical for sending the gift box as well as the Doric 20 SE for this review. I look forward to another year of cooperation with Voopoo. Thanks as always to my readers! Below is a link to the website. Feel free to look around as Voopoo has many different devices to fit different needs.
DORIC 20 SE-VOOPOO VAPE Spark Your Life
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1* Doric 20 SE Device
1* VOOPOO ITO Cartridge 1.0ohm 2ml
1* User Manual
1* Type-C Cable
1* ITO Platform Intro
SPECIFICATIONS:
Size: 19*118mm
Cartridge Inside: ITO Cartridge 1.0ohm
Cartridge Capacity: 2ml
Cartridge Material: PCTG
Compatible Cartridges: ITO Cartridge 0.7ohm/1.0ohm/1.2ohm, ITO Pod, ITO-X Pod
E-juice Filling Type: Side filling
Device Material: Aluminum Alloy+PCTG
Output Power : 8-18W
Output Voltage: 3.2V-4.2V
Device Resistance: 0.5-1.2ohm
Battery Capacity: 1200mAh
Color: Black, Gunmetal, Red, Green, Orange
FEATURES:
1. 1200mAh built-in battery
2. Anti-leakage structure
3. ITO platform technology
4. Compatible with ITO cartridge
5. Brings MTL vaping
6. Ultra-smooth taste and a long lifespan coil
7. Innovative airflow control
8. Stable output, constant flavor
9. Fully charging for 3-day vaping
10. Compatible with ITO series pods
11. Corrugated anti-skid design
12. Safety protections: Overtime/Short-circuit/Overcharge/Output Over-Current/Over Discharge/Over-Temperature Protection
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
The packaging for the Doric 20 SE is a simple box that opens from one end. On the front is a clear viewing window so you can see the actual device inside which I like. The Voopoo name is at the top while the Doric 20 SE name is on the bottom and in the background is what I would call some sort of color spectrum. The back of the box has the standard contents list and company information.
Once the box is opened then the SE can be seen in a plastic tray and the user manual, product card and USB-C charging cable are located underneath the tray. I know I always say this but am disappointed that only one pod was included in the kit. I know it’s supposed to be an inexpensive starter kit but if the included single pod is bad then it’s not starting anything. The pod does come pre-installed in the SE but has a clear safety seal on the bottom of the pod to keep it from accidentally firing before being filled.
The Doric 20 SE has a 1200mah internal battery which is really a nice size for a pod device like this. It has a charging rate of 5V/1.5A so you should be able to fully charge the battery in about 50 minutes. Voopoo followed suit in the design of the SE with the original Doric and kept the ratio of column height to column diameter at 6:1. The body of the SE is made of an aluminum alloy giving it durability as well as keeping it lightweight without making it feel cheap. The promotional information on the SE claims that it can last for three days of vaping but you know as well as I do that it totally depends on the individual user. I personally wouldn’t expect a 1200mah battery to last me three days.
On one side of the SE is the Voopoo name etched on it as well as the USB-C charging port. On the opposite side there is the Doric name etched on the body and near the top is a single indicator light that illuminates when taking a puff or charging the battery and indicates the battery level. The battery level indications are as follows.
- Green = 66-100%
- Blue = 33-66%
- Red = <33%
- Low Battery = red light will flash 10 times
- Short Circuit = red light is steady red once
- Check Atomizer = red light flashes once
- Time Out = red light flashes 8 times( 8 second cutoff)
- Temp High = red light flashes 15 times
The ITO technology pod included in the SE kit is interchangeable with the Doric Q. The pod is said to last 10 days of vaping. I am assuming that is calculated by refilling the pod 3 times between charging every three days that the battery is supposed to last. So in other words, I believe it means if you fill the pod once a day for ten days then it will be time to change the pod. Of course results could vary depending on the liquid you are using. I typically use a low flavor percentage mint recipe in most pods and I tend to get longer life from the pods than the manufacturer suggests.
The ITO pod has a built in coil and is not replaceable so when the pod fails then you throw out the whole thing and get a new one. It is my understanding that there is also an ITO pod that uses separate coils that can be purchased separately. The pod is tinted but not so much that you can’t see the liquid level inside. The ITO pod is a side fill pod and uses a standard rubber plug that must be lifted in order to fill the pod. I found it easy to fill the pod without making a mess.
The ITO pod does not use magnets to hold it into the pod opening on the battery. Instead there is a lip inside the opening that catches on the pod and holds it very securely in place. It really clicks into place. The inside of the pod opening has the standard two gold plated spring loaded contacts as well as the airflow sensor since the SE is auto draw only with no button. The bottom of the pod has two fairly large airflow openings that draw air in from the two airflow inlet holes in the side of the body of the battery portion. This airflow design has proven to provide a very smooth draw when vaping.
The bottom of the SE has a rubberized circle on the bottom to help keep it from sliding when standing it upright on a desk or table. There are also two battery vent holes for an added safety feature.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
I always try to keep an open mind when it comes to reviewing pods. Sometimes one will surprise you that you didn’t really expect the best results from. Especially when it doesn’t have any extra features like airflow control or selectable output levels. I have to say that Voopoo has put out quite a few pretty good pod devices this past year so I have somewhat come to expect good performance even from their most simplistic devices. I was not disappointed with the Doric 20 SE. I very much like it. It has a little more battery capacity than the average pod device and has a 1.5A charging rate to get you back up and going quickly. I felt like the flavor production was very good for a pod device and was very surprised by the large amount of vapor produced with the 1.0 ohm coil. The literature says it has a constant output of 12 watts but it sure seemed like more than that to me. Maybe it was just the combination of the right airflow, constant output, and a good coil. Either way, I was very pleased with the performance of the Doric 20 SE. Not only does it vape very well and was a surprisingly warm vape, but it looks good too. I very much liked the orange fade on the sample that I received.
I know a lot of people are getting tired of seeing pod after pod released and get bored with them. Trust me, I have reviewed more pods last year than I can remember and sometimes get a little burned out reviewing them. The nice thing about being able to test so many is I can help sort out the good, mediocre, and bad ones and hopefully help people keep from spending money on poorly performing equipment.
The Doric 20 SE is not a fancy feature packed pod but it does what it promises and does a pretty darn good job at it. I personally very much like the airflow on this one even though it isn’t adjustable. The draw is very smooth on it with the long mouthpiece. I’d call it a drip tip but it really isn’t as the tip and pod are all one piece. So, if you’re looking for a simple auto draw pod that performs very well but is still small enough to throw in a pocket then I’d recommend this one. There is also a lanyard that I received in the gift box with it but don’t know if it is available for purchase. I personally don’t use lanyards so you won’t see any kind of PV hanging from my neck.
I’d like to thank Voopoo and Nical for sending the gift box as well as the Doric 20 SE for this review. I look forward to another year of cooperation with Voopoo. Thanks as always to my readers! Below is a link to the website. Feel free to look around as Voopoo has many different devices to fit different needs.
DORIC 20 SE-VOOPOO VAPE Spark Your Life
