Today I’ve got my sausage fingers on the latest Zovoo DragBar Z700 SE disposable vapes.
2022 turned out to be a highly successful year for Shenzhen based Zovoo. They scooped up runner up for best disposable vape in the Ecigclick Awards 2022.
Given such fierce competition from the likes of Elfbar, IVG and Innokin I’d say that’s no mean feat!
Their success can in no small part be put down to a ‘user focused’ brand philosophy. Zovoo are very much in touch with what the end user craves.
Research and development is also vital to Zovoo and efforts are constantly being made to push vaping technology forward.
2022 was the year of the DragBar and it arrived in various guises. We had the DragBar 600, 600s, F600, R6000 and Z700 GT, voted Best Disposable by VAPEHK.
Heading into 2023 the series shows few signs of dwindling as we pay closer attention to the DragBar Z700 SE.
What Can We Expect From the Zovoo DragBar Z700 SE?
At the time of writing, information was scarce. There isn’t any information accessible from the official Zovoo website.
From what I can make out the DragBar Z700 SE looks pretty much identical to its predecessor the Z700 GT with one noticeable exception.
The mouthpiece is now transparent meaning all remaining e-juice can be viewed. We’ve seen this done before with the likes of the IVG Calipro disposable vapes.
So the size, shape and weight appears identical. The post nominal letters no doubt place a firmer emphasis on the GENE TREE Special Edition ceramic core technology.
Tightened regulation within the vaping industry has introduced greater pressure on vape manufacturers. Harm reduction is now very much centre focus with regulators calling for further innovation to achieve the original value of alternative tobacco products.
That’s where the GENE TREE comes in.
Zovoo have partnered with Voopoo to develop a nano Microcrystalline core, ceramic in material that eradicates the powder residue often found to deposit over time on standard coils.
Because ceramic is able to withstand higher temperature, the GENE TREE coil tech is able to eliminate spitting, popping or leakage into the mouthpiece. Since the aerosol particulates (cloudage to you and I) are smaller there’s a 36% increase to vapour density.
..More plumage, if you like.
In turn with faster and more even heating, flavour continues to be enhanced without impacting battery consumption. In this respect, 700 puffs should be a realistic figure from the integrated 380mAh battery.
That’s an increase of 100 puffs over rival disposable vape brands.
With no decay in taste comes a more consistent flavour. An improved consistency of 60% over all competitors.
So the ceramic coil tech of the Gene Tree is a clear indicator of the company’s technological advancement.
Unlike the DragBar Z700 GT, these disposables come as a pack of 2. They come filled with a TPD friendly 2ml of E-liquid and with a salt nicotine strength of 20mg.
At the time of writing it seems there are a choice of 20 flavours to choose from ranging from tropical fruits, beverage, menthol and mint.
No doubt there will be many more on the way.
ZOVOO DragBar Z700 SE – Specifications
- Dimensions: 110 x 21.5 x 9mm
- Weight: 20g
- Material: PC, PCTG
- E-liquid capacity: 2ml
- Nicotine strength: 20mg (2%) salt nicotine
- Coil: GENE TREE SE ceramic coil
- Resistance: 1.0ohm – 1.4ohm
- Battery capacity: 380mAh
- Activation: Auto draw
- Puffs: Up to 700
Ok, it’s time to take the Zovoo DragBar Z700 SE disposables for a vape. I couldn’t locate any flavour descriptions so there’s nothing to influence my palate.
Could be a good thing, could be a bad thing. Whatever the outcome please use my thoughts as a rough guide as to what to expect.
Blueberry Pomegranate
I Say:
I Say:Menthol slams the back of the throat on the very first inhale, cooling the vape instantly.
The vape is quite sweet which certainly interferes with flavour properties. It’s not an acrid taste, rather quite floral and aromatic but combining Menthol with sweetness tends to mask the Blueberry.
The Pomegranate appears mid way through the exhale. It’s not a fruit I particularly like. It has a muskiness I’m not fond of but personal preference can’t get in the way of overall flavour quality.
Flavour quality is good. Ok, there’s more of a sourness to the vape than necessary but there’s no escaping how smooth that exhale is, either.
It’s just not the soft, delicate version of Blueberry I’m used to.
Blueberry Pomegranate isn’t far off the experience you’d expect from a blue slushy style vape.
Blue Razz Ice
I Say:
I Say:Sweets for my sweet. Sugar for my honey..
Blue razz Ice contains a chalky sweet quality I’m very familiar with. I actually like that.
It gives the vape a little more texture and depth and that’s quite rare in disposable form.
It’s without a doubt the sweetest out of the bunch and I barely hit auto draw before it emerges – by the vape load.
The good news is it tends to fade on the exhale allowing the Raspberry to seep through, mixing with that chalky texture as it does so.
The icy nature of the vape is once again a mainstay and will remain at peak levels on the throat for quite some time.
Overall you’re really getting what you pay for with Blue Razz ice. It’s not quite the thirst quencher I was hoping for but it will more than cool a heated soul on a hot Summers day.
Green Apple Ice
I say:
I say:Based off previous experiences with this flavour profile it’s not as aromatic around the mouthpiece as I was expecting. Is that a good sign or not?
Well it turns out to be a bit of both. Good because the green Apple is lush. Bad because the initial inhales are extremely wet tasting. It felt like E-liquid was escaping into my mouth and the inhale was turbulent and bubbly.
The wetness did eventually subside after around 10 – 12 vapes but for anyone new to vaping? It’s not really going to encourage them if I’m honest.
The icy Menthol had already taken a grip on my lips. A side effect hard to shake off.
Back to my thoughts on fruit replication and Green Apple Ice does an impressive job. I’m very much reminded of a Granny Smiths variety and Zovoo have been careful with the sweeter elements for the exhale.
Of course there’s every chance I’ve received a faulty disposable but it did shake my confidence a little.
So on this occasion I feel I should score Green Apple Ice on performance as much as flavour and vapour production.
Lemon Lime
I Say:
I Say:This is a classic example of when fruit and Menthol work a treat!
Of course you would always associate Lime as a more beverage based fruit but Lemon is used in other flavour categories to great use.
Here we get the very best of both worlds. I would say that Lime is the more dominant of the two and exposes itself more to the exhale. There’s a nice sharp edge to the citrus qualities of the Lemon during the inhale.
Just prior to exhale, the sweetness pops up pulling together the combination of Lemon and Lime very nicely.
Again, I would suggest the Menthol is somewhat on the cutting side but if you like that icy intensity you’ll love this one.
It works because it harmonises with the sharpness and tanginess on offer throughout the vape.
Lemon Lime has plenty of zing driving it along and the flavour quality is fantastic.
Pineapple Ice
I Say:
I Say:Very, very nice indeed!
Now this is a Pineapple dripping with juicy goodness. It gives off a very tropical vibe and is instantly accessible if you like the spiky fruit.
Even if you’re ‘fair to middling’ with it I would suggest giving it a try.
My reasoning for this is that it’s just so damn authentic tasting. Of course as the name suggests there’s Menthol but unlike Triple Menthol doesn’t hinder the overall flavour experience.
In fact it adds to the refreshing qualities of the vape making it a tropical treat for the Summer months.
Zovoo have got those sweet and sour levels pitch perfect with Pineapple Ice.
I dig it and I highly recommend this one.
Triple Melon
I Say:
I Say:There’s quite a strong aroma even before removing the mouthpiece stopper but how does it vape?
Pretty damn good in all honesty. The flavour is quite intense although also very clean and the inhale is smooth as silk.
However, the addition of Menthol isn’t quite as welcoming. It doesn’t take long to sear the back of the throat so that may be worth taking into consideration.
It’s too much of a distraction for my personal tastes but there’s certainly nothing wrong with the Watermelon content. Not too sweet, which I like and quite mouth watering during the exhale.
It carries that natural muskiness of the fruit too which gives the flavour added dimension.
Triple Melon is crammed with flavour and each vape is as consistent as the last.
Battery performance and Number Of Puffs
I have to take into account the number of times I reverted to my familiar very restricted lung style of vaping. It’s just habit. Not really ideal for what is a MTL product, I agree.
By registering those longer inhales I can confidently state the Zovoo DragBar Z700 SE is capable of achieving 700 puffs.
The disposable lasted for exactly 9 hours. During those hours I was also chain vaping on occasion.
If you’re a casual vaper or a newbie carrying over usual smoking habits, expect the device to last a good few days.
However. The 380mAh integrated battery doesn’t outlast 2ml of E-juice, as is now clearly visible. With each sample tested there was enough juice left potentially for another 20 – 30 puffs.
That may or may not be a sticking point. Personally I was au fait with it because at least it avoided the possibility of a nasty dry hit.
Once the battery is spent the blue LED indicator will flash 10 times. That’s it. Where other disposables might alert you again if you try, the DragBar Z700 SE doesn’t.
ZOOVOO DragBar Z700 SE – Final Review Verdict
We get the usual great flavour now expected from the DragBar range of disposable vapes.
Vapour production is good – just what the newer vaper will be familiar with from cigarette smoke. Thin, wispy and easily cleared. Stealth vaping won’t be an issue.
The MTL inhale was pretty much spot on. Restricted enough but also comfortable enough.
I do think the disposable is a bit on the tall side but because it’s a slim Jim will fit in a trouser pocket no problem. It might poke out of a shirt pocket but again at a mere 20g, extremely light weight.
Auto draw was flawless. I never encountered any issues at all. The slightest of inhales is all that’s required and it’s also the sign of a healthy MTL vaping experience.
The Blue activation LED is built within the D of DragBar which I thought was a cool touch.
With the DragBar Z700 SE disposables, Zovoo have continued the great work and the addition of a clear E-liquid viewing mouthpiece is a welcome one.
