Vethos Design Alpha XS 80W Kit Review

 The entire outer packaging box of the Vethos Design Alpha XS 80W set is very simple and simple. As portable equipment for replacing cigarettes, e-cigarettes are always portable, and their portability, ease of use, decoration, etc. are always factors that users must consider. In the scenario of going out, the functions do not have to be complex and the power does not have to be high. At this time, what is needed may be a small product with sufficient functions and beautiful appearance.

  This Alpha XS portable kit that entered the e-cigarette evaluation room today is a kit product that meets this positioning. The Alpha XS is produced by Vethos Design Company. According to the official website, this is a Taiwanese electronic design company, and the production is completed by other foundries. Specifically, this Alpha XS is produced by a factory in Japan. Overall, the manufacturing level is quite excellent and the quality control is very good.   When this suit first started, equa was impressed by the exquisite lacquer finish, excellent pearlescent piano copying craftsmanship and strong reflection of light, so it was very shiny.   Its three dimensions are very small, and with the atomizer and the entire suit, it is only half the size of an ordinary cigarette case, making it very portable.   Its structural layout is the pattern of a standard three-button e-cigarette, with a monochrome LCD display. Therefore, although it is small in size, it is a regular full-function version of the e-cigarette.   Such a small, convenient, functional and practical set product, coupled with its shiny and exquisite appearance, looks quite pleasant. How about its detailed design? How about the lining materials? Can the experience meet the needs? Please enter today's Alpha XS suite review.   [Packaging Appearance]   This time, we received a complete retail version of the packaging, which was covered with a disposable sealing film when we arrived to ensure that the products consumers received were brand new and complete, which is very necessary in the era of online shopping.   The overall packaging is a black matte carton, and there is also a warning seal for smoking equipment products outside the carton. In this way, this product tends to be supplied to European and American markets. The overall printing of the packaging is very simple, and there is no product style. It is all printed with bronzing on a black background. The factory brand and product information are printed on the front, the accessory list is on the back, and the website and brand information are on the left and right sides, which is very concise.   Opening the package, the inner components are inlaid in foam material, which is very stable and can withstand the bumps of long-distance transportation.   Remove all packaging, and the product list obtained is: 1 mainframe, 1 atomizer (1 0.3 finished atomizing core pre-installed), 1 spare 0.8 atomizing core, 1 spare glass oil bin, 1 spare rubber ring, 1 package, 1 MicroUSB data cable, 2 instructions, and 1 warning card. There is a separate manual for the atomizer and the mainframe, and there are multiple languages such as Chinese, English, Japanese and French. The printing is very exquisite, which reminds the producer to be very professional and rigorous.   Take out the atomizer and the mainframe, and they look very beautiful with a very shiny and exquisite suit!   The measured measurements of the set are 109.5mm long, 41mm wide, and 24mm thick. The measurements are very small and exquisite.   In terms of weight, the measured net weight of the kit is 148 grams, and the working weight of a VTC4 18650 battery is 193 grams. As an all-metal single-battery kit, this weight is well controlled.   [Nebulizer]   The atomizer equipped with the set is Alpha XS Tank. Judging from the name, it is an atomizer designed exclusively for this set, so the overall set is very coordinated. Its biggest feature is that it is very short, which greatly helps reduce the length of the overall suit.   The measured measurements of the atomizer were 40mm in length, 23mm in diameter, and only 36 grams in weight. In order to ensure that the length does not protrude too much and the capacity is not too small, it adopts the less common 23mm diameter specification, which is also a different approach.   In terms of capacity testing, equa used a 5ml syringe to absorb the smoke oil, inject it into the oil bin to the position where it would overflow, and observe the stop scale to calculate its capacity. It can be seen that its full-load capacity has reached 2.5ml. The measured capacity is 0.5ml more than the official 2ml capacity. It is speculated that the official has artificially reduced the capacity to meet TPD regulations. Overall, such a short atomizer with such capacity is quite excellent!   The structure of the atomizer is very simple. By unscrewing the top cover and separating it from the main body, operations such as refueling and cleaning condensate can be carried out. Most of the time, you only need to disassemble it like this.   If completely disassembled, this atomizer has only 6 pieces in structure, which is very simple and easy for newcomers to get started.   Take a look at each component in the assembly order. The drip nozzle is a very conventional small-mouth volcanic design, which facilitates the backflow of condensate. From the perspective of the small-mouth design, it focuses more on the taste experience.   The side of the top cover is engraved with anti-slip grooves for easy screwing, but its thickness is thin, so it needs to be distinguished during actual operation, otherwise it will be easy to screw down the entire outer bin.   The front side of the top cover is responsible for connecting the 510 drip nozzle, and the back side is used as a sealing cover for the oil filling port. It is made of stainless steel. From the perspective of the interface and threads, the craftsmanship is very fine.   The drip nozzle interface provided by the top cover is a standard 510 interface, so it can also be replaced with any drip nozzle type you like, making it convenient for users to replace it according to their own taste needs.   Between the top cover and the glass chamber, the Alpha XS atomizer also has an upper cover, which is also very thin. Its value is that it is convenient to unscrew the top cover and directly add oil, so that the entire atomizer can not be disassembled.   The front is used to connect with the top cover, and the back is used to tighten the atomizing core and connect with the glass oil bin to maintain the structure of the entire atomizer.   Its glass oil bin is relatively short, but fortunately it has a diameter of 23mm, so it also provides a fairly good oil storage capacity of 2.5 ml. A spare part is also provided in the packaging.   The atomizing core is a finished atomizing core configuration, and there are 4 circular oil guide holes on the outside of the main body, which can provide reasonable support for higher VG smoke oils. Two atomization cores with resistance values are provided in the package, 0.3 and 0.8 respectively. The former can be biased towards the smoke performance under slightly higher power working conditions, while the latter emphasizes more taste performance.   Judging from the appearance of the top and bottom, it is also a relatively conventional atomizing core style. The bottom has a dual air flow intake, which should achieve a good taste.   Taking apart the bottom electrode, it can be seen that its structure is a common style of finished cores. The single coil is vertically placed and wrapped with a cotton core structure. Such a finished core can be rebuilt by itself for friends who like to do things to further reduce the cost of use. Interested friends can refer to equa's operation in this article to do DIY: "SMOK Knight Set Atomizing Core DIY Tutorial"   The base is made of all-metal material, with air intake strips on both sides, and the air intake can be adjusted by rotating the circular rings on the side. The damping adjustment is relatively moderate and the adjustment is effortless. The joint between the bottom and the rubber ring of the oil bin is recessed, which can effectively fix the rubber ring and enhance the sealing performance. In fact, the joint at equa is very tight, and it takes some effort to disassemble, so there will be no leakage of smoke oil.   The threads on the top of the base are used to tighten the atomizing core to fix the combination. The product name is printed on the back. The positive electrode of the electrode protrudes about 1mm, which will provide better compatibility.   [Host Appearance]   The Alpha XS console in the Alpha XS set has a standard rectangular appearance. Based on this, the details have been rounded and transitioned. The black body is dotted with gold decorations, making the appearance very beautiful.   Let's take a look at the measured data first. The measured measurements of the mainframe are: a very compact mainframe with a length of 74mm, a width of 41mm, and a thickness of 24 mm.   The weight of the net mainframe is 112 grams, and the working weight of a VTC4 18650 battery is 157 grams. As a single-electric mainframe, this weight control is very excellent.   The front and back of the Alpha XS console are symmetrical, with a rectangular appearance overall. A crescent-shaped curved recessed area is made near the palm of the main body to improve the touch feeling of holding. The only small difference between the two sides is that there is a standard MicroUSB charging interface placed in the lower left corner of the back.   The coating process on the surface of the main body is very excellent, with a shiny reflection effect. When you push closer, you can also see that the coating is dotted with pearl effects, so the actual object is very beautiful when you start using it. Both the front and back fuselage bodies are inlaid with a gold nameplate, engraved with the Vethos Design brand logo. The craftsmanship is very fine and dotted in the black body, making it look very classy.   Nameplates are factory affixed with protective film, tear it before use.   The front side of the fuselage is the core area of Alpha XS host, where the main function area is set. The front face of standard 3-button e-cigarette and the black and white screen of nearly one inch are placed in the middle, showing clearly. Its buttons are also painted gold, which plays a good role in embellishment. What is more characteristic is that its contour line has been outlined, and at the same time, the display screen has been recessed, so its front face is very vivid.   Although the body is small, the ignition button is enlarged and located on the upper side of the body, making it convenient for the index finger to ignite when holding it. It is very convenient. The surface of the ignition button is made with a crescent-shaped groove to improve the feel when igniting. This shiny button looks a lot like metal, but when it is actually disassembled, it is made of plastic. Fortunately, it also provides a good feedback feel.   The +/-key below is designed as an integrated type and embedded in a dedicated opening, so the protrusion is not obvious, which can effectively prevent accidental touch. These two buttons are also made of plastic, and the buttons feel a little soft.   The back side is very simple, with no functions placed, but a crescent-shaped recess is made to provide a gripping feel at the tiger's mouth. At the same time, this is also the battery cover.   Use your fingers to grasp side 2 of the back plate and pull outwards with a little force to separate the battery cover. The battery cover is combined with the host by magnetic attraction. The measured suction force is large, and the design is relatively compact, so the overall combination is very tight, and there will be no shaking during use. The details are handled very well. It is actually measured that it has no directionality, no matter which end it is inserted.   The top is a standard 510 atomizer interface, and the negative pole is designed as an integrated ring, which can prevent the atomizer from scratching the top paint to a certain extent, and also embellishes the appearance well. The positive pole is a spring electrode, so that even if the equipped atomizer is not used, the Alpha XS mainframe can be smoothly compatible and replaced with other nebulizers. The logo of Vethos Design is engraved in the blank space next to it.   English words from Taiwan and electrical standards are printed on the bottom, and air holes are opened to relieve pressure.   [Host Function]   Positioned as a single-power daily use mainframe, the Alpha XS does not have many functions, but it also has the most needed functions in daily life, so it is very convenient for routine use. Its operating method is slightly different from the Shenzhen e-cigarettes. Here is a brief introduction.   First of all, let's take a look at its standby interface. Its interface idea is flat design. Common displays and adjustments are carried out in this interface, so it is very simple and intuitive. The common parameter equa is marked in the figure below for your reference.   When switching modes, it does not enter the menu interface, but switches directly under the current standby interface. Press the ignition button three times continuously within 3 seconds to enter the mode switching state. At this time, the mode display at the top is highlighted. After that, press the +/-button to switch between the three modes of power, temperature control, and adaptive. After switching to the required mode, press the ignition button to confirm.   In temperature control mode, if adjustment is needed, you need to press the +/-button at the same time. At this time, the temperature control heating wire mode starts to flash (Figure ① below). Press the +/-button to switch the Ti/Ni200/SS316/SS317 heating wire mode. After completion, continue to press the +/-button at the same time to enter the temperature control power taste setting (Figure ② below). It has nothing to do with the power mode and is only used to adjust the working power to achieve temperature control, that is, how long to reach the temperature control setting value. Press the +/-button again to adjust the temperature control temperature (Figure ③ below), and the last item can be used to adjust the temperature control resistance (Figure ④ below). Overall, due to the lack of menu items, the adjustment of temperature control is still quite cumbersome. Even if you just want to simply adjust the temperature of the temperature control, you have to press the +/-button many times in turn to achieve this. Although the interface of this design is relatively intuitive, it is still not very user-friendly overall. Maybe not many users are considering using temperature control by manufacturers.   But in fact, the Alpha XS mainframe has a menu interface. Pressing the ignition button 5 times in 2 seconds can enter the system menu settings and enter the display contrast, version, shutdown, etc. If temperature control and other functions are integrated here, it is estimated that it will be more convenient, like the design of Shenzhen e-cigarettes.   Overall, the functional settings of this Alpha XS console are quite special. Perhaps it is due to different usage habits in different places, and it will take some time for old users to adapt to it. However, if you mainly use power mode or adaptive mode (similar to pass-through mode), the difference is not too big. Here is a special mention of the adaptive mode, which is quite good for lazy people.   [Host disassembly]   Disassembly of the Alpha XS mainframe is relatively simple. Remove the screws visible in the battery compartment and you can roughly disassemble it into the style shown in the following figure:   Let's first look at the removed buttons. Maybe the painting process is too good. Equa always thought they were made of metal, but found that they were all made of hollow plastic. In this way, the paint finish and life after long-term use are estimated to be slightly discounted.   The main body of the battery compartment is made of plastic material to ensure insulation and safety. The Logo nameplate is made directly on the battery compartment. No wonder it can be seamlessly spliced with the shell.   The electrode is integrated and looks solid and durable. It can also effectively reduce the internal resistance effect after long-term use. In addition, it can be seen from this angle that its shell is relatively thick, so the overall machine's impact resistance should be quite good.   The disassembled motherboard has even solder joints and good workmanship. The inductor occupies a large area on the back, and the main modules have been polished, so the plan is unknown. Its circuit designs the negative pole of the power supply and the negative pole of the output together, which is a relatively rare and convenient design.   From the perspective of solder joints, the MicroUSB port has charging and data interaction functions, and firmware can also be updated in the future.   The front display screen is reinforced and streaked directly onto the shell. There is no protective plate on the surface, so the display is very bright and you don't have to worry about dust getting stuck in the middle. However, you should avoid scratching by hardware when using it.   Dismantling summary: Overall, the interior of the Alpha XS mainframe is in compliance with standards and meets quality expectations.   [Host power curve output test]   For actual use, the power output depends on the amount of smoke and taste experience. Therefore, equa uses a current-voltage power meter in series and parallel it on the electrode to directly measure the output power, and uses a TTL-USB communication module to upload real-time data to the computer, intercept its relevant measurement data, and make a graph, so that its power output is more digital.   The nominal maximum power output of the Alpha XS mainframe is 80W, which is a reasonable output upper limit for current single-power mainframes. equa used a 0.13 battery and a fully charged VTC4 battery to test and successfully obtained a maximum of 80.5W. The power output is limited by the influence of single power DC discharge, with slight fluctuations in the middle and a slight decline in the after-process power. However, an average of 79.8W power output can be obtained in the 10-second test interval (10 seconds for this mainframe's safety protection period), and the overall output is stable.   There were slight fluctuations in the 50W power test, with an average power of 49.9W recorded in the 10-second interval.   For the low power commonly used in daily cigarette replacement, the performance is very stable, and the measurement at 18W is almost a straight line.   Test summary: Overall, the Alpha XS output performs relatively smoothly at various output power values, which suggests that it can bring stable output and reliable taste experience during daily use. Its maximum power output reaches 80W stably, and the circuit design is very solid.   [Experience]   The Alpha XS suit is mainly used for daily portable use, and it is indeed very convenient to get started. Because the three measurements are well controlled, especially when controlling the width and thickness, while also controlling the length, it is not a burden at all to put it in your pocket when going out for use. The overall design is symmetrical, so whether you hold it upright or reverse, ignition will be very easy to use. The combination of the battery cover is very tight, so that there is no shaking, and the surface of the overall process is satisfactory.   In terms of smoking experience, the overall experience of this set is practical and convenient. The performance of the atomizer is a typical smoke-replacement type atomizer. The 0.3 finished core can obtain a strong taste and remarkable smoke at a power of 45W. The functions and power of the mainframe are sufficient for daily use, and all necessary power and temperature control functions are available. 80W is used to drive a 0.25 veil oil dripping atomizer. With high VG smoke oil, you can also get quite a good amount of smoke. It can be used to simply practice smoke rings and the like.   In terms of temperature control use, based on its unique control design, the experience is not particularly ideal. However, its own Mech adaptive function is very good. After inserting the atomizer, it can automatically match the appropriate power value. From the algorithm point of view, the power matching value given is basically practical (such as 0.28 adaptive 48W), bringing The taste is not bad, which is a blessing for lazy people.   [Summary]   The Alpha XS suit is small in size and fine in workmanship. Its shiny appearance and gold accessories provide good appearance extras. It also provides necessary common functions and 80W power for daily use. For regular use, it reduces the burden and also provides necessary functional support, which is a quite good choice. If you like these shiny and neat gadgets, the Alpha XS is a good recommendation!   This article shows that all pictures and texts are created by author equa #p#paginated title #e#