Pino 2nd Gen Pod System Review
The Pino 2nd Gen looks fairly similar to many pod systems currently on the market. It features a V logo on the body, a leather exterior, and a zinc-alloy frame. Unlike the rough workmanship often seen in low-end copycat products, it feels surprisingly com
The Pino 2nd Gen has a design that is not much different from the small vaping devices currently on the market. It features a "V" logo, a leather exterior, and a zinc alloy body, which feels surprisingly comfortable to hold, unlike some poorly made knockoffs from smaller manufacturers. Its weight is just right—not too heavy, making it portable without being too small. The atomizer uses a duck-bill shape that fits the lips well, and the pods are refillable with a capacity of 2ml.
The pods use a snap-on design, and users need not worry about them breaking over time, as the inner wall of the device is made of metal, unlike some plastic materials that can deform and become loose with prolonged use. The Pino 2 pods fit very tightly with the device, and once installed, they do not loosen, which is commendable for the official designers. As we know, many small vaping devices on the market use magnetic pods, which can affect the current. While this may not be a significant issue in the short term, it can interfere with the battery and electrodes over time, showing that the designers pay great attention to detail.
The first step after getting it is to connect via Bluetooth. The Pino 2 continues the Bluetooth connection from the first generation, retaining the adjustable wattage and curve P mode, with a dual-mode chip. The wattage can go up to 20 watts, with an atomizer resistance of 1.2 ohms, and the curve settings can cycle every 2 seconds with customizable nodes every 0.2 seconds.
Firstly, the adjustable wattage feature is not just for show; after adjustment, the difference is noticeable. This has always been an advantage of the Pino series, carried over well from the first generation to the second. It’s impressive how well this has been maintained in such a compact size.
When vaping, the draw is slightly tight, reminiscent of the former VTV, and the mouthpiece fits well, making it user-friendly. The atomizer pod is long, with no overheating issues, and condensation is completely unnoticeable. The oil spitting phenomenon has only occurred twice in over 500 puffs, which is quite perfect. The flavor is not as light as typical ceramic cores; while it may not be as rich as the 2S or AVP, the flavor of the devil grape is pleasantly present in the mouth. The vapor is fine, and despite the tighter draw, it does not produce too little vapor, nor does it get too hot from prolonged use, making it very comfortable with a certain level of clarity. It does not have the richness of ceramic cores, nor the off-flavors of ZQ or AVP pods. The initial taste of the devil grape is fresh, with a slight sweetness in the aftertaste, and the final coolness is well presented.
Regarding battery life, I used it at the maximum power of 20 watts, and from full charge to when it could no longer produce vapor, I managed to get 260 puffs, averaging 3.5 to 4.5 seconds per puff. The pod's oil consumption is not exaggerated; from full to empty, the pod only consumed 60% of the oil, unlike some cotton cores that rely on oil consumption to achieve a rich flavor. The adjustable wattage resolves the issue of the ceramic core being too light.
Overall, the Pino 2 is quite good, though some friends find the app cumbersome and the features somewhat unnecessary. Some just want to vape without the complexity. This aspect is subjective; after all, there are as many opinions as there are people. Those who enjoy smart vaping devices might want to give it a try.
The pods use a snap-on design, and users need not worry about them breaking over time, as the inner wall of the device is made of metal, unlike some plastic materials that can deform and become loose with prolonged use. The Pino 2 pods fit very tightly with the device, and once installed, they do not loosen, which is commendable for the official designers. As we know, many small vaping devices on the market use magnetic pods, which can affect the current. While this may not be a significant issue in the short term, it can interfere with the battery and electrodes over time, showing that the designers pay great attention to detail.
The first step after getting it is to connect via Bluetooth. The Pino 2 continues the Bluetooth connection from the first generation, retaining the adjustable wattage and curve P mode, with a dual-mode chip. The wattage can go up to 20 watts, with an atomizer resistance of 1.2 ohms, and the curve settings can cycle every 2 seconds with customizable nodes every 0.2 seconds.
Firstly, the adjustable wattage feature is not just for show; after adjustment, the difference is noticeable. This has always been an advantage of the Pino series, carried over well from the first generation to the second. It’s impressive how well this has been maintained in such a compact size.
When vaping, the draw is slightly tight, reminiscent of the former VTV, and the mouthpiece fits well, making it user-friendly. The atomizer pod is long, with no overheating issues, and condensation is completely unnoticeable. The oil spitting phenomenon has only occurred twice in over 500 puffs, which is quite perfect. The flavor is not as light as typical ceramic cores; while it may not be as rich as the 2S or AVP, the flavor of the devil grape is pleasantly present in the mouth. The vapor is fine, and despite the tighter draw, it does not produce too little vapor, nor does it get too hot from prolonged use, making it very comfortable with a certain level of clarity. It does not have the richness of ceramic cores, nor the off-flavors of ZQ or AVP pods. The initial taste of the devil grape is fresh, with a slight sweetness in the aftertaste, and the final coolness is well presented.
Regarding battery life, I used it at the maximum power of 20 watts, and from full charge to when it could no longer produce vapor, I managed to get 260 puffs, averaging 3.5 to 4.5 seconds per puff. The pod's oil consumption is not exaggerated; from full to empty, the pod only consumed 60% of the oil, unlike some cotton cores that rely on oil consumption to achieve a rich flavor. The adjustable wattage resolves the issue of the ceramic core being too light.
Overall, the Pino 2 is quite good, though some friends find the app cumbersome and the features somewhat unnecessary. Some just want to vape without the complexity. This aspect is subjective; after all, there are as many opinions as there are people. Those who enjoy smart vaping devices might want to give it a try.
