We’ve got Vaporesso’s exciting new release to look at today! This is a review of the Vaporesso Armour G DTL Version and we will also touch on the Vaporesso Armour GS in this review too!
Vaporesso have released some absolutely fantastic devices this year, with the XROS Pro, XROS 4, Coss Click, Deliciu Mate and most recently the XROS 4 Nano receiving some excellent reviews here on Ecigclick.
I reviewed the XROS Pro back in January and it is a device that I still use pretty much every day, nine months on from the review!
And it’s not just us at Ecigclick giving Vaporesso all the plaudits! Their commitment to excellence has been very well recognised within the industry. So far Vaporesso have picked up up a record setting 130+ awards at the time of writing.
Will the Vaporesso Armour G DTL Version follow in the same footsteps? Read on to find out…
What Can We Expect From The Vaporesso Armour G DTL Version?
The Armour G is Vaporesso’s latest high powered ‘pod mod’. It is able to output up to a massive 80W (with variable wattage adjustment) and includes a 3000mAh battery built into the device to keep you vaping all day!
It is smaller than a lot of similar devices on the market. Vaporesso states that the Armour G is around 30% smaller than other kits that have a similar specification.
But don’t let its small size fool you, as Vaporesso are packing plenty into the Armour G!
One of the latest AXON chips powers the Armour G, with an upgraded Neo Pulse mode. This is designed to offer a stable and consistent vaping output from 100% battery right down to 10%. When paired with the COREX technology found in the GTX mesh coils you will get explosive flavour from the first puff right through to the last!
Vaporesso’s excellent GTX coil range is compatible with the Armour G. These coils are compatible with many other Vaporesso kits and feature a mesh coil design and COREX flavour technology for a best-in-class vaping experience. There’s a wide range of different resistances available, catering to every type of vaper.
A built-in battery is found within the Armour G, which Vaporesso have equipped with their patented ‘Mega Batt’ cell technology. Translated this means that you have a massive 3000mAh battery packed into a small form factor device! And thanks to DC 5V/2A fast charging, this charges up in no time at all.
There’s a 0.96” TFT screen with an all-new user interface that allows you to customise your experience with three dynamic themes, providing a unique and engaging experience whilst you vape.
The Armour G Series DTL pod comes with the Armour G. This has a 2ml or 5ml capacity depending on which market you purchase it in (TPD areas it will be reduced to 2ml). Plus it offers easy leak-proof top filling and four level adjustable top airflow.
SSS leak resistant technology improves the structure at the base of the Armour G Series DTL pod to lock condensation inside and significantly reduce leakage from the pod.
Many thanks to Vaporesso for sending in the Vaporesso Armour G DTL Version for review and the Armour GS for us to take a look at!
Please note that the version I am reviewing is a pre-release model, so some specifications may change, and all views are my own…
Kit Contents
- Vaporesso Armour G Device
- Vaporesso Armour G Series DTL (Direct to Lung) Pod
- GTX 0.2ohm mesh coil (pre-installed)
- GTX 0.4ohm mesh coil (in box)
- USB Type-C charging cable
- User Manual and Warranty Card
Specifications
Vaporesso Armour G Device
- 113mm x 38mm x 28mm dimensions
- 0.2ohm and 0.4ohm GTX mesh coils included
- AXON Chip for consistent, powerful flavour
- Pulse mode for consistent voltage output
- Eco mode for conserving battery life
- Smart mode automatically selects best wattage output
- Built in 3000mAh battery
- 5-80W output power
- USB-C charging
- DC 5V/2A fast charging
- 0.96” TFT Screen
- LED Light
- Designed for comfortable grip
- Dynamic screen themes
- Six different safety protections built in
Armour G Series DTL Pod
- 2ml capacity (TPD version) / 5ml capacity (non-TPD version)
- Removable drip tip
- Adjustable top airflow
- Compatible with Vaporesso GTX coil series
- Top filling
- SSS Leak Resistant technology
Vaporesso Armour GS Device
There’s also an Armour GS device that Vaporesso are releasing together with the Armour G and they also kindly sent over to us.
The spec is virtually identical to the Armour G, however it takes an 18650 battery instead of having a built-in one. As a result, it is slightly larger with dimensions of 126mm x 39mm x 38mm. It comes with 0.15ohm and 0.3ohm GTX mesh coils instead of the 0.4ohm and 0.2ohm coils found in the standard Armour G.
Specific to the French and German markets, there is also an Armour G MTL version that comes with a 5ml pod, 0.4ohm and 0.6ohm GTX Mesh coils and two drip tip options, with DTL and MTL drip tips included.
Design & Build Quality
One of the most startling aspects of this device is that for such a powerful device, this really is a diddly little thing! It measures only 113mm x 38mm x 28mm and given that it can output up to 80W, it definitely punches above its size!
This device is a perfect size for the palm of my hand. Iit uses materials usually found with car seats, making it not only stylish in appearance but also comfortable to hold as well.
I received the Blue kit for review. The Armour G will also be available in Black, Brown, Green, Pink, Red and Silver versions. The Armour GS is available in the same colours – apart from Red?
On the front of the device is where you will find the power button, power output adjustment buttons, locking switch and USB-C charging port. All of these options are located around the large 0.96” TFT screen.
The TFT screen is a real highlight of this device. It displays information such as wattage output, battery life, coil resistance, output mode and a puff count. Plus you can customise the display by choosing from three different themes. At either side of the screen are some cool-looking LED lights which light up as you vape.
Completing the Armour G kit is the Armour G Series DTL pod. It has a 2ml capacity for the TPD version and a 5ml capacity for the non-TPD version. This connects magnetically to the Armour G device, making installation and removal easy.
You can see the e-liquid capacity inside the pod, making it easy to know when it is time to refill. Refilling is easy too, with a leak-proof top filling system – there is no need to remove the pod in order to refill it.
On top of the Armour G Series DTL pod is a top airflow system, featuring two airflow slots and four levels of precise airflow adjustment. The drip tip sits on top of this which you can remove and insert your own drip tip if you so wish.
Overall, I felt that this device looks stylish, feels super comfortable in the hand and the build quality is virtually faultless too.
Quick Start Guide
Filling The Pod
- Open the silicon port filling cover and push it to the side slightly.
- Insert your bottle nozzle into the filling port and fill the pod up. Take care not to overfill this if you have the 2ml capacity version. Which from experience, can be easily done if you aren’t paying attention!
Replacing The Coil
The 0.2ohm GTX coil comes pre-installed in the Armour G Series DTL pod.
- Remove the pod from the device and pull the coil out from the bottom.
- Insert the new coil into the bottom of the pod.
- Fill the pod as described above and replace it on the device.
If you are using a fresh GTX coil, it’s worth priming the coil. This is done by dripping a couple of drops of e-liquid directly onto the coil, then leaving it for five minutes before vaping it to allow e-liquid to saturate the cotton in the coil. This will ensure that the chance of dry / burnt tasting hits is reduced.
Operation
- ON / OFF – Five clicks of the power button will turn on the Armour G device and clicking the power button five times again will turn it off.
- Fire – Push down on the power button to fire and vape on the device.
The AXON chip will smartly detect the resistance of the coil and select the power output accordingly but you can still adjust this to your liking with the power adjustment buttons. You also have the ability to turn off smart mode if you would like to totally control the output yourself.
Above the power adjustment buttons is a locking switch, which allows you to lock the device when not in use simply by sliding the switch.
Menu Options
To access the menu, click the power button three times and you’ll be presented with a range of different options:
- “Pulse” allows you to turn pulse mode on or off. Pulse mode is designed to deliver an optimal and consistent vaping experience with a constant voltage output. But this will cause extra drain on the battery.
- “Eco” is economy mode, which turns off pulse mode and extends the battery life of the device.
- “Watt” lock is wattage lock, allowing you to lock the selected wattage output in place, so you won’t be able to use the adjustment buttons to change it, but you will still be able to press the power button to fire the device.
- Themes allow you to choose between the three different themes for the screen, with ‘General’, ‘Race Car’ and ‘Rim’ options.
- Settings allow you to turn smart wattage output on or off. Also you can check five days’ worth of data for the puff counter and/or reset the puff counter. Here is where you can change the brightness level of the device and turn the animated themes on or off.
There’s also six different safety protections built in, with USB input protection, low battery protection, no-load protection, short-circuit protection, 10 second vaping overtime protection and overheating protection.
Charging
As with pretty much all devices on the market today, the Vaporesso Armour G charges via USB-C. A USB-C charging cable is included with the kit.
However, this does set itself apart from many other devices due to the speed in which it charges. You get DC 5V/2A fast charging here, so the 3000mAh built-in battery charges up very quickly indeed.
When the Armour G is on charge, the screen not only shows the battery percentage but it also tells you how long it will take until it hits 100%, which I find very useful indeed!
How does the Vaporesso Armour G perform?
Included with the kit are 0.2ohm and a 0.4ohm GTX mesh coils, making this very much aimed at people who prefer an airier vape. But this is compatible with the full GTX coil suite, which also features 0.15ohm, 0.3ohm, 0.6ohm, 0.8ohm and 1.2ohm coils.
So, there is something there for all types of vaper, whether you prefer a tight, cigarette-like mouth-to-lung hit or a less restricted one for plenty of vapour.
0.2ohm GTX Mesh Coil
The 0.2ohm GTX mesh coil comes pre-installed with the kit and has a recommended wattage range of 45-60W. Though I had no problem pushing this up to 65-70W.
I did find that 60W was the sweet spot for me, and I have to say that the flavour was truly fantastic. I was picking up on all the flavour notes with each and every puff, which was consistent all the way through. Vapour production was pretty phenomenal too!
This delivers a pretty warm vape as well, which is just how I like to experience my favoured high VG dessert vapes! Now, I will say that this is a very thirsty coil, this gets through the 2ml pod capacity in no time at all, necessitating multiple refills throughout the day. I would have no issue getting through 10-20ml of e-liquid per day!
0.4ohm GTX Mesh Coil
The 0.4ohm coil is recommended for use at a lower wattage range. With 26-32W recommended, I found that 30W was my sweet spot here. This delivers a flavoursome vape, but is cooler than the 0.2ohm coil.
This coil was much better suited to some of my higher strength nicotine salt e-liquids, though vaping 20mg in this for a protracted amount of time would definitely make my head get a bit fuzzy! It is more discrete than the 0.2ohm coil too, with less vapour production.
I found the 0.4ohm coil was far more economical on my e-liquid than the 0.2ohm coil was, I would only refill this one once or twice per day.
Vaporesso Armour GS
I was also able to try out the Vaporesso Armour GS, which takes a single 18650 battery and comes with 0.15ohm and 0.3ohm GTX mesh coils.
These are absolutely perfect for the cloud chasers out there, with both of them delivering some huge clouds! The 0.15ohm coil is recommended for use in the 60-75W range and the 0.3ohm coil is recommended for use in the 32-45W range.
In terms of performance, the 0.15ohm coil is very similar to the 0.2ohm one, but even thirstier and warmer! This is the coil you want to use if you want to get the most out of the wattage output from your Armour G or GS.
The 0.3ohm coil was virtually identical in performance to the 0.4ohm one, it just has a slightly warmer vape but the flavour was pretty much the same.
General Coil Performance
In terms of wicking e-liquid, all of the GTX coils that I got to try out get top marks. These coped perfectly with any type of e-liquid that I threw at them. I tried mix ratios ranging from 50/50 VG/PG to 70/30 VG/PG and I didn’t experience a single dry hit nor any coil flooding or spit-back. The Armour G Series DTL Pod didn’t leak a drop during use either!
Coil Life
Now as with any coil, this will vary depending on variables such as the viscosity of the e-liquid you are using (higher VG e-liquid tends to clog your coils up quicker), how much sweetener is in your e-liquid and whether it contains certain flavourings.
I ran the 0.2ohm coil in the Vaporesso Armour G and the 0.4ohm coil in the Armour GS to test out the lifespan of the included coils. I was using a range of different e-liquids that had mix ratios from 50/50 VG/PG up to 70/30 VG/PG.
During my testing I found that the 0.2ohm coil lasted me five days and the 0.4ohm coil lasted seven days. That is in line with what I would come to expect!
Battery Life
Built into the Vaporesso Armour G is a 3000mAh battery, which is a pretty large size for a small and powerful device like this!
I’ve found that this seems to power me through my day regardless of what GTX coil I am using and whether I am using Eco Mode or not. This makes it a device that I can trust when I am out and about and unlikely to be able to charge it during the day.
You can extend the battery lifespan even more by using Eco mode and turning the themes off. This didn’t exactly prolong battery life significantly enough for me to worry about.
Whilst using the Vaporesso Armour GS, the battery lifespan will be variable depending on the capacity of the batteries that you are using. Plus other factors such as the resistance of your coil and the selected power output.
I used a Molicell 2800mAh 25A battery which had been purchased relatively recently. I would get just shy of a day’s battery life. Using Eco Mode would prolong this ever so slightly so that I could make it all the way through to the end of the day.
Airflow
Just below the drip tip are two large airflow cut-outs on opposite sides to each other. A buttery smooth airflow control ring allows you to fine-tune the airflow as you so wish.
This can be closed down to a tight mouth-to-lung vape, or opened right up to deliver a lung hit that borders on the unrestricted. You can’t however close down a single airflow slot, not that I felt it mattered when using this kit. We tell you what these terms mean in our Guide To Vaping Styles.
In terms of vapour production, this can seriously kick out the clouds, especially with the included 0.2ohm and 0.4ohm GTX coils. Even with the airflow set to half open, this produces dense vapour. When opening the airflow right up and cranking up the power I can borderline fill a room up with vapour in no time at all!
Pros
- Small form factor, big power!
- Great looking kit
- Phenomenal flavour
- Charges up very quickly
- Great battery life
- Comfortable to hold in the hand
- Themes add something a little different
- Easy to get to grips with
- Compatible with plenty of different GTX coil options
- Has smart mode to automatically select a wattage output based on coil resistance but you can also adjust the output manually
Cons
- Silicon filling port feels a little bit flimsy
- Can be easy to overfill the pod
- 0.2ohm coil is extremely thirsty
- No mouth-to-lung coil option out of the box
Final Verdict
Vaporesso have been on a bit of a roll over the past year with the quality of the devices that they have released. So the key question here is do they have another hit on their hands with the Vaporesso Armour G? In my opinion, the answer is unequivocally yes!
This is a device that I have pretty much been unable to fault during my time with it. It sports an attractive design, plenty of power, is comfortable to hold and has excellent battery life. Most importantly it delivers an exceptional, flavoursome vaping experience too that is up there with the best kits on the market.
Another aspect of this device that I liked is that although it sports plenty of different options to play around with, including the ability to adjust the power output right up to 80W, you really don’t need to mess around with anything if you don’t want to.
You can just throw a coil in the pod, fill it up with e-liquid and push a button to vape if you so wish. The intelligent AXON chipset can automatically detect the resistance of your GTX coil and select the best power output for you. That makes this a really accessible device.
Price and value for money is something that it cannot yet comment on. At the time of writing the Vaporesso Armour G is not available for sale in the UK. However, if this is priced competitively, Vaporesso could have a serious hit on their hands here.
For me, the mark of a quality device is whether it is something that I will continue to use even after I have used the included coils. I can say that this will join the Vaporesso XROS Pro as a daily driver for me! I have already ordered a pack of replacement coils for this kit, so I can definitely see myself using this for months to come!
Many thanks to Vaporesso for sending the Vaporesso Armour G over for review, this will be available in the UK very shortly along with the Armour GS.
So, what are your thoughts on Vaporesso’s latest sub-ohm pod kit? Let us know in the comments below!
