In today’s review we are looking at one of Innokin’s latest kits, the Innokin Coolfire PZPulse!
Without a doubt, Innokin are one of the largest and most well-known names in the industry. They produce kits that appeal to every type of vaper and they’ve been doing it for a long time too, ever since vaping really took off.
They’ve achieved widespread recognition over time and plenty of industry accolades (including plenty over time in the Ecigclick awards!) for delivering top quality, solidly made products at affordable prices. We’ve taken a look at a few of these recently, such as the Innokin Trine, Trine SE and the Z Pod Nano.
Coolfire is a longstanding line of Innokin products. With some classics such as the original Coolfire 1, Coolfire Z50 and Coolfire Ultra being big sellers in the vaping market. The PZPulse is the latest one to join this range.
One of my first variable wattage box mods actually was the Innokin Coolfire 4 way back in 2014, so I’m excited to see how the Coolfire range has evolved with the PZPulse!
What Can We Expect From The Innokin Coolfire PZPulse?
Innokin are touting the Coolfire PZPulse as offering a stylish, rugged design that boasts an ultra-durable IP68 certified chassis. Which means you’ve got full protection from dust and debris and top-level water resistance too. This is definitely a device that will handle daily wear and tear!
There’s a new range of coils designed for use with the PZPulse and these are the PZP Max coils. Each coil is optimised for high power outputs and boasts enhanced longevity, delivering an excellent vaping experience right down to the last puff.
Having multi-layered organic cotton and larger wicking ports, the PZP Max coils boost e-liquid absorption and distribution to deliver substantial vapour and intense flavour. Plus a Gold plated copper contact on the coil optimises conductivity to maximise efficiency and deliver seamless vaping.
PZP Max coils are used in the new Coolfire PZPulse pod. These boast a TPD-friendly 2ml capacity (5ml for the non-TPD market) which is top filled. The pod has been designed with top airflow intakes and four silicone seals to eliminate leakage.
You’ve got a monster of a 2400mAh battery built into the device, which aims to offer three day’s worth of seamless vaping. When it is time to recharge, 2A super-fast charging will boost you up to 80% battery in an hour from flat.
There’s a host of other stand-out features on this device that we will look at in a bit more detail in this review. Such as a manual locking switch, 0.96” Full-curved TFT screen and a high performance chip that delivers stable voltage output throughout and more…
The Coolfire PZPulse is manufactured from Zinc Alloy and PCTG and will be available in five different colours: Black, Blue Green, Gunmetal, Purple Gradient and Silver.
Many thanks to Innokin for sending the Coolfire PZPulse in for review!
Let’s see how this new addition to the Coolfire range fares! As always, all views are my own…
Kit Contents
As usual, Innokin have got you well covered right out of the box with pretty much everything you need to get vaping. You just need your own e-liquid on hand! Inside the Innokin Coolfire PZPulse kit is…
- Coolfire PZPulse Device
- Coolfire PZPulse 2ml Pod
- RDL mouthpiece (pre-installed)
- 0.4ohm PZP Max coil (pre-installed)
- 0.2ohm PZP Max coil
- USB-C charging cable
- Quick start guide
- Warning booklet
Specifications
- 119mm x 43.77mm x 30.58mm dimensions
- Zinc alloy and PCTG construction
- IP68 Water and dust resistance
- Shock resistant design
- 6-80W power output
- Manual locking switch
- High performance smart chip for consistent flavour
- 0.96” Full-curved TFT screen
- PZP Max coil compatibility (0.2, 0.6 and 0.8ohm)
- Plug and play coil system
- 2ml capacity PZPulse Pod
- Top airflow control
- Leak-proof top filling system
- 2400mAh built in battery
- DC 5V/2A USB-C charging
- Adjustable vaping cut off time
- Five different colours available
- Six built in safety protections
Design & Build Quality
Innokin aren’t messing about here when it comes to developing a serious, rugged device. This feels and absolutely looks the part too! This has got to be one of the most robust kits I’ve had my hands on this year.
The tri-proof ultra durable IP68 certified chassis of the device just feels incredibly robust and well made. Setting a standard for how devices in this area of the market should be designed. It stands up to everyday use easily, I’ve got barely a scratch on mine and it’s manufactured to be shock resistant too.
Having IP68 certification means that it has full protection against dust and debris. It is water resistant too, offering protection against full water immersion at up to 1 metre. Ideal if you love a vape in the bath, just don’t try and toot away on it underwater!
This device measures in at 119mm x 43.77mm x 30.58mm, making it an almost perfect size for my palm. The leather insert gives it a bit of a soft feel in the hand.
A 0.96” Full-curved TFT screen is a real standout on the Coolfire PZPulse. This is a bright colour screen that displays information such as the current battery level, output power, puff count, coil resistance and output voltage. A vape timer pops up on screen when you push the power button to vape.
Next to the screen is a locking switch, which lets you lock and unlock the power button at a literal flick of a switch.
The PZPulse pod comes with the kit. This is secured in the Coolfire PZ Pulse device magnetically and stays in place firmly with no wobble. You get a 2ml capacity if purchasing the device in a TPD-regulated area and a 5ml capacity outside of this.
A top airflow system is found on the PZPulse, the airflow control ring is buttery smooth making it easy to finely adjust the airflow as you see fit. If you aren’t a fan of the included RDL drip tip, you can pop this off pretty easily and replace it with one of your choice.
My only gripe with the PZPulse pod was that the dark tint on it made it difficult to see how much e-liquid is left in the pod. But that is really minor when you consider just how well made the whole kit is!
Quick Start Guide
Filling the Pod
A top-filling system is used on the PZPulse pod.
Just flip open the silicon cover and you can stick the nozzle of your e-liquid bottle in to fill up in no time at all. It’s a very easy and mess free system… as long as you don’t overfill it!
If you are filling the tank for the first time with a fresh PZP Max coil, it’s best to let it stand for at least five minutes to allow e-liquid to be absorbed correctly by the cotton in the coil. This helps prolong the longevity of the coil and guards against nasty dry hits.
Operation
Once the PZ Pulse pod has been filled…
- Push the power button three times to turn the Coolfire PZ Pulse on. Push the power button three times again if you wish to switch it off.
- There’s a handy locking switch present on the device and I love this feature. It means you don’t need to turn the device off each time you pop it into your pocket or bag. Just toggle the locking switch up and down to lock and unlock it.
- To adjust the power level, you hold down the plus or minus button for one second until the numbers start flashing. Each further press of the plus or minus button will change the wattage in 0.5W increments between 6-20W and in 1W increments between 20-80W.
- Accessing the menu is done by holding down the plus and minus buttons simultaneously for two seconds. You can then adjust the vaping cut off time from 3 to 18 seconds and the screen timeout from 5 to 180 seconds.
- If you hold down the power and plus buttons for one second, an information menu will be displayed. This shows the current coil resistance, voltage, user puff count, as well as options to clear the puff count and return to the main interface.
Replace The Coil
When it is time to change a coil, remove the PZPulse pod, invert it, pull the old coil out and slide a new one in.
Protections
Six safety protections are built into the PZPulse device, with low voltage, coil check, time out, high temperature, coil short and low resistance protection.
Innokin are one of the more safety-conscious brands out there. Alongside the user manual there’s also a safety booklet which will guide you through some do’s and don’ts, as well as providing handy tips on how to care of the built in battery.
Charging
In the past, some of Innokin’s products haven’t exactly been renowned for possessing a speedy charging time.
That all changes with the Coolfire PZPulse, as this has 2A super-fast charging. So you can pop your USB-C charging cable in and it will charge the 2400mAh battery from flat up to 80% in under an hour, with a full charge taking just a touch longer!
How Does The Innokin Coolfire PZPulse Perform?
You get a 0.2ohm and 0.4ohm coil in the kit. 0.6ohm coils are also available in the PZP Max range too. Innokin kindly sent me a pack of those over to try out!
0.4ohm Coil
Pre-installed in the PZPulse pod is the 0.4ohm coil, so this was the first one that I tried out.
Innokin recommend that this is used in the 40-60W region, I found that the sweet spot (depending on the e-liquid I used) with this coil was in the 45-50W mark.
I get a fairly warm vape from this and some very pronounced flavour.
It feels like Innokin have raised the bar again with these coils compared to the previous ones they’ve released.
0.2ohm Coil
I’ve got to say though, using the 0.2ohm coil really kicked things up a notch. These are aimed for use in the 60-80W region. If you really want to get the most out of the Coolfire PZPulse kit then you will want to get straight on this coil!
This gave me a really dense, flavoursome vape that was absolutely fantastic with custard and dessert flavour profiles. I was pretty happy with this at 70W and opening the airflow control right up allowed me to blow some big, room-filling clouds! Can’t say my wife was too impressed with that though…
0.6ohm Coil
The 0.6ohm coil isn’t too bad but I felt this was a little too weak for me and I couldn’t get a satisfying restricted direct lung (RDL) hit off it.
It’s been designed for use in the 18-23W region and fared better with the airflow closed right down for a mouth to lung (MTL) hit. But I feel some higher resistance PZP Max coils, such as a 0.8ohm or a 1.0ohm one, would be a better idea for MTL vaping.
For more details of the terms MTL, DTL and RDL visit our Guide To Vape Styles.
PZP Max Coil Summary
Personally, I would say that the 0.2ohm coil was favourite one out of the three. I really enjoyed the warm, flavourful vape out of this coil and the big clouds that I got.
Coil lifespan is absolutely excellent. I’ve always been impressed with the longevity that Innokin coils provide and I was getting a week or more out of these which is excellent.
Vapour production is very impressive, this kit will definitely please the cloud chasers! You can open the airflow up and seriously kick out the vapour, especially when using the 0.2ohm coil in the 70-80W region.
I can happily say that during my time with this kit I have not had a single leak from it. Just a barely perceptible level of condensation under the tank from time to time which is easily wiped away with kitchen cloth!
Battery life is another major plus point here. The 2400mAh battery would easily power me through over a day’s worth of vaping with the 0.4ohm coil at 45W. I would get just under a day when vaping the 0.2ohm coil at 70W.
Pros
- User friendly device
- Phenomenal flavour delivery
- Best for direct lung vaping (DTL)
- Rock-solid build quality
- Easy to replace coils
- No leaks during use
- All day battery life
- Bright and easy to read screen
- Locking switch
- Ergonomically designed
Cons
- Difficult to see how much e-liquid is present in the tank
- PZP Max coil range could do with a 0.8ohm or 1.0ohm option for lower powered MTL draws
Final Verdict
As we approach the end of 2024, Innokin have swept in with a contender for my favourite vaping kit of this year. In fact, this is one of my favourite kits of all time already!
Since I received it for review it has become a daily driver and a kit I don’t leave the house without!
The Innokin Coolfire PZPulse is absolutely rock solid in all aspects, from build quality, to battery life, right through to flavour delivery. Those are the reasons why this has become a kit that I have been carrying about absolutely everywhere with me.
This is a seriously tough device that stands up easily to daily wear and tear and just keeps coming back for more. Delivering an excellent vape each and every time, with battery life that lasts me right through the day. I can say that I’ve really struggled to find negatives with this device and there are an awful lot of positives with it!
This device isn’t yet available in the UK and so I can’t yet comment on price. But given Innokin’s reputation for delivering high performing devices at wallet friendly prices, I would imagine this is going to be priced very competitively. If so, Innokin have a real winner on their hands with the PZPulse.
Many thanks go to Innokin for sending the Coolfire PZPulse kit over for review, you’ll be able to get your hands on this in the UK very soon!
Are you excited for Innokin’s latest Coolfire device? Let us know in the comments below!
