KOKEN K1S MAX Heated Tobacco Device Review

Guojianhua Cigarette KOKEN Heating Non-Burning Electronic Cigarette Evaluation: Guojian Huayan KOKEN e-cigarette is another brand new heating and non-burning e-cigarette device. Its technology comes from Japan Kangjian Co., Ltd., and the production is undertaken by Guigang Guojian Biotech. Currently, the domestic general agent is Shenzhen Qianhai Guojian Huayan. The iQOS Heating Not Burn Electronic Cigarette Device (HNB) can almost achieve seamless acceptance by smokers when replacing cigarettes, while the more common e-cigarette liquid atomization method requires smokers to adapt to it. Because of this, domestic manufacturers with a keen sense of smell have realized the huge business opportunities. In 2018, third-party brands like iQOS, which are heated and non-burning, HNB e-cigarettes began to burst out.

Since the industry standard was formulated by the Philip Morris Group, such heated and non-combustible products all use iQOS cigarettes. Related brands include Marlboro, HEETS, etc., and domestic compatible cigarette bombs brands such as Kuanzhai have also been launched (However, due to my country's strict implementation of the tobacco monopoly system, such products cannot currently be sold in regular tobacco monopoly retail stores or online platforms).

The KOKEN K1S MAX has a built-in 2600mAh battery power, can continuously smoke combat, battery life up to a whole pack of cigarette bombs, a 45-degree humanized tilt angle, and fine workmanship, all of which add a lot of color to it. In addition, it can also be directly connected to the mobile phone. Intelligent adjustment and control of e-cigarette equipment through the APP is very powerful!

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The packaging box of the KOKEN K1S MAX received is a black paper-leather box with the KOKEN logo printed on the front. The whole thing is not printed too much and is quite simple and elegant. At the same time, the packaging materials used in the carton are very exquisite and look very leather. Therefore, it will be very classy to give it away. Perhaps it was due to the test plate that the packaging box was not sealed, but a golden stripe sealing paper was used, but the visual effect was quite beautiful. The box is opened in a flip-turning manner, combined with a magnet design, which will snap up when closed. It is very elegant and the packaging details are very similar to Japanese products. The main shoe covers are very stable in the fixed mold on the left, and the instructions and other accessories are placed in categories in the grids on the right.

Remove all packaging and get the product list: 1 KOKEN K1S MAX mainframe, 10 cleaning cotton swabs, 1 brush, 1 Type-C charging cord, 1 manual, APP card, and maintenance wipe.

Since KOKEN's details are really good, I can't help but spend some space to introduce them. The first is the mainframe, which is wrapped with a protective film and a concise guide to get started is printed on the film, so that users who don't like to read the instructions can easily get started with a simple look.

The instructions are printed in both Chinese and Japanese languages and are very detailed. The details will be clear after spending some time reading them. The host has a supporting APP to use, and there is a separate promotional card with a download QR code on the back. The wiping cloth sent can be used for spinning machines and is easy to use. Several items are packed in black cartons, which makes the packaging less messy.

The cord equipped with the K1S is a Type-C noodle charging cord. This is the first e-cigarette cord received so far to use a Type-C interface. It is easy to use and represents the mainstream development direction in the future.

After studying this exquisite small square box for a long time, I don't know what it is. Only after reading the instructions did I know that it was a brush. It can be opened by pulling it off hard, which is convenient for cleaning and using the heating tank. The package is equipped with 10 individually packaged alcohol swabs to facilitate cleaning of residual oily impurities in the heating tank.

What is very thoughtful is that Guojianhua Cigarettes that were sent for testing this time also delivered a pack of iQOS cigarettes. After testing HNB equipment many times, this is the first time a manufacturer has provided supporting cigarettes. I feel that Guojianhua Cigarettes 'publicity attaches great importance to details.

Let's measure the parameters of K1S. After measurement, it shows that its height is 123.6 mm, width is 35mm, and thickness is 24.3 mm. The overall volume is much larger than that of the iQOS single host, but the iQOS host actually always has to be used with the charging case. If used together, if compared with the iQOS suit, its volume is roughly equivalent.

The measured weight is 100 grams. For a host with a built-in 2600mAh, this weight is quite well controlled.

[Guojianhua Cigarette KOKEN Electronic Cigarette Host]
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The KOKEN K1S MAX received this time is a pearlescent white model. Officials show that it is also available in four colors such as gold, black, yellow and red. The pearlescent white received this time is indeed worthy of the word pearlescent, not only because its surface is made of pearlescent bright topcoat, but also because its surface technology is very excellent and it is very smooth and round, so the overall has a pearly warm texture., rather than the cheapness of plastic, the appearance is very well treated.

Its overall style is oblong, with smooth corners, making it comfortable to hold. A 45-degree chamfer is made on the top side to facilitate smoking. Except for the additional smoke ejection button on the front, everything else is designed symmetrically. There is a cigarette eject button above the front for easy removal of smoked cigarette bombs. It is designed flexibly and will automatically return when pushed.

There are brand and model logos printed on the lower front. You can also see from the macro details in the picture below that the surface process is quite exquisite and excellent.

The KOKEN brand logo, as well as the upper and lower characters, are printed on the same position on the back. Equa looks like it is a symbol of 45? Or is it a special Japanese character?

The smooth transition of its edges can be clearly seen on the side, which brings a quite good holding feel. In addition, it can also be seen that its overall thickness is well controlled. There is an operation button near the top of the side. Users familiar with HNB heating and non-burning equipment should know that this is actually a switch and heating button, and no operation is required when smoking. There is an LED above the button to indicate working status or battery power. Gently press the operation button in standby, and it will use different colored lights to indicate the current power, which are red below 30%, blue between 30-80%, and green above 80%. The light of the current power range will also be displayed accordingly during charging.   The bottom is designed as a charging port. This time, the K1S brings a very fashionable Type-C charging interface, so the data charging cable equipped in the package is also a Type-C interface. In addition to not taking care of the correct and reverse, it is inserted into the connector at will. More importantly, it brings an interface specification that represents the new generation of data transmission capacity, and the charging speed is also greatly accelerated. The actual measurement takes about one and a half hours to fully charge 2600mAh, providing more convenient use. Finally, during charging, the LED light next to the operation lights up. This small hole is actually a Reset hole, which is used to reset the host under special circumstances.

The platform, which is cut at a 45-degree angle at the top, is placed with smoke bomb transfer holes and is decorated with a gold panel. When the eject button above the front is pushed, the inner black smoke bomb introduction tube will also pop out halfway. At this time, it will be convenient to pull out the smoke bomb again, and there will be no problem of the smoke bomb adhering to the heating column. The eject button rebounds automatically, and this black smoke bomb introduction tube needs to be pushed hard to return after taking out the smoke bomb.

Looking from the top, the K1S also uses a needle-type heating solution instead of the iQOS heating sheet solution. From the actual experience, this needle-type placement and withdrawal of the cigarette bomb are smoother, and the heating effect will not be better than that of the heating sheet. Poor, and the life may be more secure.

[Measurement of Guojianhua Cigarette KOKEN e-Cigarette]

Let's specifically operate the K1S and experience its performance. Since the K1S can be connected to a smartphone and controlled using an APP, it also has a smarter operation method. Of course, it can also be separated from the mobile phone and use a regular simple operation mode. Here, let's start with the regular mechanical operation.

First, press and hold the operation button for 5 seconds, and the body will vibrate. At the same time, the LED light will light up, indicating that the boot is completed and entering standby mode. In standby mode, press the operation button briefly, and the LED light will display the current battery power in color. Then insert the iQOS cigarette cartridge into the cigarette placement hole and insert it to the bottom and fix it.

Then press and hold the operation button for 5 seconds, and the LED light will show blue until the body will vibrate briefly. Release the button, and the LED light will turn on green, which means that the smoke bomb will start to be warmed up. The warm-up time is determined according to the taste mode set in the APP, and the duration is 8-15 seconds. To mention one detail here, when the body vibrates briefly, the button must be released. If you continue to press it, it will turn into a shutdown operation.

When the preheating is completed, the machine will vibrate for a long time again, which means that the preheating has been completed. At this time, there is no need to press any buttons, just put the sponge head into your mouth to smoke, and the LED will always be on green light. The duration of smoking also depends on the taste mode set in the APP. The duration can be 240-480 seconds.# p#pagination title #e#

When the preset heating time is reached, the body will vibrate and a red light will turn on, indicating that the heating is complete and smoking is over. At this time, push the smoke eject button on the front of the fuselage, and the black introduction tube will send the cigarette cartridge out of a distance of about 5mm to separate it from the heating needle to prevent the cigarette cartridge from adhering to the heating needle and being disassembled and scattered on the ground.

Then pull out the cigarette bomb directly, and then introduce the black cigarette bomb into the cylinder and press it back into place.

From the overall operation point of view, the K1S has become simpler. There is no continuous press for 3 times, 5 times, etc. All its operations have only one action and long press: long press for 5 seconds to turn on, long press for 5 seconds to heat up, and long press for 8 seconds to shut down.

Let's take a specific look at the heated smoke bomb.

By breaking it down, it can be seen that the overall heating is quite uniform and concentric radial distribution, which is the biggest advantage of needle heating.

When viewed completely apart, the cigarette paper is generally heated very well. Except for the slightly lighter color of the outermost ring, the inside has been completely heated. [Smart APP Operation]

Another major feature of KOKEN K1S MAX is its built-in Bluetooth function, which can communicate with smartphones, and uses APP to intelligently control K1S, making it more intuitive and convenient to use.

In its main interface, the upper half displays the current status of the device (standby, working power, charging, etc.). When in working status, the current working power will be displayed in the form of a circular speedometer. There are four taste modes below it to choose from and adjust, and users can choose according to their own preferences. In the lower half of the main interface, there are discovery, status, data and other parameters for reference. The overall function is very intuitive, and everyone will understand it once they start operating it.

Its main operations, such as switching working modes during successful connection, are all prompted by voice. The Taiwanese female voice is gentle. Overall, the completion of the APP is quite high and the design level is also very high, showing that a lot of effort has been put into it. When used with the mobile phone, whether it is parameter setting or understanding the smoking cessation status, it is very clear and detailed, which is much more convenient than opening a small LCD window on the device. This should be the direction for intelligent e-cigarette equipment in the future.

The design idea of its Bluetooth connection is also very excellent. It is not the effect of long-term direct connection of the Bluetooth chip of a small shanzhai factory. During standby, the two are actually disconnected, but the connection between the two will be triggered immediately after opening the APP, and the response speed is very fast. This can save power without affecting the efficiency of use. This shows that the Bluetooth solution adopted by K1S is relatively high-end, and the overall experience is very satisfactory.

[Experience of using Guojianhua Cigarette KOKEN e-Cigarette]

The KOKEN K1S MAX is moderate in size. Although it is larger than the iQOS single body, it is actually smaller than the iQOS complete package. After all, the K1S has built-in 2600mAh power and Bluetooth connection, which is quite well controlled in terms of this block size. Its surface craftsmanship is exquisite and sophisticated, and the overall feel when holding and using is very good.

The way of opening holes on the side at a 45-degree angle is also convenient for smoking. The overall taste does not lose iQOS. In fact, there is no difference between the two in terms of the analysis of the cigarette bombs. For example: Marlboro Mint Cigarette bombs, there is a special light bitter taste when using iQOS. This taste will be a little out of shape when smoking some HNB devices, but this K1S is restored very well, and the overall heating process is very good. In particular, the K1S also supports multiple heating modes, can adjust the taste, and can bring a more refined taste combination.

In terms of convenience of use, the K1S is much better. In addition to being able to continuously heat without waiting for charging, and supporting the use of a whole pack of cigarette bombs, it also has the function of connecting Bluetooth to the mobile APP, making it more convenient to use and set up, and related records. Parameters such as smoking cessation status are also more detailed, further expanding its functions.

If you consider humanized designs such as Type-C interface, fast charging, more convenient cigarette pop-up design, and simplified operation, the K1S has better competitiveness and usage advantages. In addition, during use, it was also found that the heat generation of the K1S is not as obvious as that of ordinary HNB heating and non-burning equipment, possibly due to material optimization. Even if it is continuously heated, the temperature of the surface casing machine will not be too high, and it will always be maintained. At a warm level, the comfort of holding during use is greatly increased. #p#Pagination Title #e# In terms of slots, there is nothing to criticize this K1S in terms of its own use, Bluetooth echo speed, and the quality of the APP, and the overall experience is satisfactory. If you have to find fault with an egg, it would be better if the overall volume could be smaller, of course, the power consumption would be affected.

[Guojianhua Cigarette KOKEN Electronic Cigarette Evaluation Summary]

Guojianhua TobaccoKOKEN electronic cigarettesAfter trying it for a few days, I had a good impression, not only in the equipment itself, but also in the carving of various details such as packaging, accessories, Bluetooth, and APP production. I feel that this is a product that is carefully crafted and refined to all aspects of the product. We often use flaws that do not cover up some products with rough details. However, this K1S can be said to be comprehensive and has put great efforts into all aspects. You can feel the good intentions of the engineers across the screen. Quite a good product! The taste, ease of operation, manufacturing process, Bluetooth response speed, and APP completion are all excellent, worthy of a five-star recommendation!

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