Today most vape manufacturers have turned their production to the production of submods and POD-systems, which successfully replace traditional box mods, tanks and drips. The popularity of compact devices can be explained quite simply – they have reached the level where they can be compared to the sub-ohm tanks in terms of flavor transfer. But this does not mean that absolutely all vapers switched to POD-systems, many with great pleasure use classic powerful box-mods and droppers with two spirals of resistance 0,07-0,1 Ohm. Keeping these vapers in mind, from time to time Smok releases new box mods that become a great alternative to the previously released devices. One such box mod is the Smok MAG-18 Box Mod, which will pleasantly surprise you with its performance and reliability.
General information
Smok MAG-18 Box Mod is quite a big box mod, designed for installation of two batteries 18650, running under the control of lQ-X chipset, which has good functionality and performance. The design of the box mod deserves special attention – it is made in the traditional for MAG series devices form factor – a pistol grip, which has excellent ergonomics. The device works under the control of proprietary chipset lQ-X, which although not particularly functional, but it is reliable, productive and works without failure. The maximum power of box mod – 230 Watts, so you can safely set it subsonic tanks, and do not be afraid that it “will not pull” low resistance. You can buy Smok MAG-18 Box Mod in nine colors in two series – Leather and TPU.
Equipment
Very often this box mod is offered for purchase in a bundle with the tank, but not all vapers want to overpay by using their usual atomizers, so you can buy Smok MAG-18 Box Mod separately. The complete set of the device is minimal:
– MAG-18 Box Mod;
– USB Type-C cable;
– User’s Manual.
External appearance and design
Among the large number of vape companies operating in the market, there are several that do not categorically surrender their leading positions. Such companies include Voopoo, Lost Vape, Vaporesso and Smok, with the latter constantly releasing more and more new devices that not only are not inferior to competitors, but also become sales hits. In addition to popular sub-modems and POD-systems, produced almost by the dozens, the company does not forget about the vapers who prefer traditional box-mods (and this can not fail to please). Having decided to continue one of its popular lines of MAG, the company released Smok MAG-18 Box Mod, which is available as a standalone, and in conjunction with the already known vapeer atomizer TFV18 Tank.
The developers of the company decided to make Smok MAG-18 Box Mod in the traditional for Mag series style – in the form of a pistol grip. Naturally, the ergonomics of the device is at the highest level, because in the hand it sits just fine. In order to make the device as comfortable as possible, it uses the eco-leather insert, thanks to which you can get a small analogy of the device with the not less known Aegis Legend from Geek Vape. Boxmod hard to call a miniature because its size is 90,2 * 63,5 * 32,5 mm, and the landing pad for the atomizer is designed for installation of tanks or drip chambers with diameter up to 30 mm. The weight of the device is also not from the minimum – 165 grams without the battery, but fans of using traditional box mods it will hardly frighten.
The maximum power of 230 watts is provided by two classic 18650 batteries, which are installed under the hinged cover on the bottom of the device. If a vaper needs to charge the batteries urgently, then under the control buttons there is a USB Type-C connector with a charging current of 2A.
The board, functionality and features of use
An important feature of Smok MAG-18 Box Mod is that it works under the control of proprietary chipset lQ-X, which has already been used by the company in other devices and managed to prove itself in a positive way. We can’t say that this chipset is particularly functional, because the vaper will have a vari-watt with a maximum power of 230 Watts, but it works steadily, producing “honest watts”. The minimum supported chip resistance is 0.1 Ohm.
The device is equipped with a 0.96″ color display with a vertical orientation. On the display you can find a standard set of information about the device operation – battery level, power, number and time of puffs, coil resistance and voltage. Naturally, like in most Smok devices, the device has the ability to change the color scheme.
Conclusions and impressions
If you compare Smok MAG-18 Box Mod and box mods, produced three or four years ago, it does not have the same functionality, but the device is equipped with a modern chipset, thanks to which the vaper will not only get the declared power, but also stably working device. The box mod is easy to use, has 230 watts of power (hardly anyone needs it, of course) and simple operation – this is what most vapers who use traditional devices need.
Advantages and disadvantages
Disadvantages
– Minimal functionality;
– At high power the device heats up.
Advantages
– Ergonomic body;
– Great choice of colors;
– Use of traditional 18650 batteries;
– Fast charging;
– High performance chipset;
– Support for minimum resistance of 0.1 ohm;
– Color display;
– Large atomizer pad for atomizers.