Yiswok MATE Vape Lung-Inhale Kit Review

I received the new product from Yiswok—MATE—quite early. It was only recently that I settled down to properly test it. I received the indigo version, along with two different flavored test pods included in the kit. Thanks to the Yiswok team for their trust and support.
 
Brand Information

Shenzhen Yiswok Technology Co., Ltd. was established in early 2018, focusing on the research and development of atomization technology and the construction of a health ecosystem based on atomization technology, such as transforming functional products like energy sticks and sleep aids into atomized, inhalable forms.

Yiswok is laying out a health ecosystem based on atomization, launching two types of e-cigarette products: refillable atomized cigarettes and disposable shareable small cigarettes. The refillable atomized cigarettes adopt a product combination approach, offering different atomized cigarettes for different user groups. They have launched the Yiswok Pro series, Yiswok MATE light lung inhale series, and Yiswok MAX disposable light lung inhale small cigarettes, with nearly 20 flavors available.

Yiswok's distribution covers South China, North China, Southwest China, and Southeast Asia, and they have formed strategic partnerships with platforms like Suning, Xiaodian, Wangyu Internet Cafe, and Mai Jiao Shou to jointly build the Yiswok atomization ecosystem.

Yiswok has completed its angel round of financing, with investors including well-known domestic angel investment institutions, the world-renowned tobacco tycoon’s designated factory, and the well-known American e-cigarette brand Suorin.
 
Product Specifications

Below are the product data provided by Yiswok:
 
Packaging
 
The MATE packaging is very distinctive, featuring a strong ethnic style—auspicious dragon group—combined with trendy gradient colors, blending culture and fashion. This launch of MATE includes four colors, each corresponding to a different Chinese dynasty. The one I received is indigo, representing the Wei state.
 
The MATE packaging box is compact and exquisite, featuring a magnetic cover design that not only makes it easy for users to take out but also adds a sense of ceremony.
 
The interior of the packaging is relatively simple, with the upper layer containing the MATE device and the lower layer being the accessory box. The accessory box includes a charging cable, a user manual, and two pods.
 
Yiswok's accompanying pods come in two, independently sealed capsules, each with two silicone plugs on the top and bottom, and the flavor and nicotine content printed on one side.

Usage Experience

The MATE device is made of aviation aluminum, making it extremely lightweight and comfortable to hold. The version I received features a gradient color from green to blue, symbolizing "the green comes from blue and surpasses blue."
 
The bottom of the device features a hollow Yiswok logo, which is quite prominent. The MATE's interactive functions are communicated through the shining logo, which will be detailed later.
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The device body is slim, with an air intake hole on each side and a Micro-USB charging port at the bottom. Friends from Yiswok informed me that they will replace it with a Type-C port in the next update.
 
The pods are independently packaged capsules, each with two silicone plugs on the top and bottom. I did not experience any leaking during use.
 
The pods are 2ml, and in my personal testing, one pod can be used for about 500 puffs, which is quite practical. The front of the pod is printed with the flavor and nicotine content.
 
The connection between the pod and the device is magnetic, supporting blind insertion from either side, making it convenient for users.
 
The MATE kit includes two pods, one with refreshing mint and the other with rich tobacco, both containing 3.5% nicotine. In addition to these two flavors, MATE also offers five other pod flavors: honey grapefruit tea, happy grape ice, romantic ice watermelon, green apple paradise, and peach ice. Unfortunately, I only have these two flavors from the kit to share my impressions.
 
Rich Tobacco: The tobacco flavor is quite authentic, with a strong throat hit. Since there is no cooling agent, the first puff can be quite intense, and if inhaled too deeply, it can cause coughing. Additionally, this e-liquid's flavor seems to blend coffee's richness with a harmonious complex taste rather than being purely tobacco.

Refreshing Mint: Although it is mint, it is not overly cool, making it especially suitable for those who enjoy a refreshing sensation in winter but are afraid of the cold. The 3.5% nicotine content also provides a strong throat hit. Moreover, this e-liquid has a complex and rich flavor base, giving you a tobacco-like sensation, but upon closer inspection, it is not purely tobacco. It feels like a mature man, possessing a unique depth.

Conclusion

MATE is Yiswok's newly launched next-generation entry-level device. Overall, MATE lives up to its positioning. Notably, the MATE pods use cotton cores, resulting in a smoother and richer vaping experience. For seasoned vapers, cotton cores are undoubtedly their faith and soul. The unique silky sensation during inhalation, accompanied by a warm feeling in the throat, always leaves one longing for more.

Furthermore, MATE emphasizes the light lung inhale method, which I was curious to try. In light lung inhale mode, the MATE experience falls between large vapor and small vapor. This is likely due to the higher nicotine concentration in MATE pods compared to similar small cigarette products on the market, making the light lung inhale quite pleasurable and distinctive in its ability to satisfy cravings. It is important to note that deep lung inhales are generally not recommended, as most people may not enjoy that.

As I mentioned in "Four New Changes in the E-cigarette Industry—My Exhibition Summary," there is a trend of fusion between large vapor and small vapor. Previously, I had used new products that fused in appearance, while Yiswok MATE clearly attempts a new fusion in usage, allowing users to enjoy the advantages of both product categories in actual sensory experiences.