Teslacigs Punk 85W Single-Battery Mod Review

 　　Teslacigs releases several electronic cigarettes every year, and they are all aesthetically pleasing! However, the punk-style Teslacigs PUNK, launched in November this year, is hailed as Teslacigs' "most beautiful electronic cigarette ever"! The newly launched Punk continues the legacy of its Steampunk series. The omission of Steam is not due to a simpler core, but rather a deeper understanding of the original concept: in the VAPE world, the term Steam is redundant.

  　　With retro metal and mechanical gear decorations, the frame features a mirror design, sparkling golden metal edges, and the "gear" display inside the device, creating a strong mechanical feel that transports users into a world of gears and machinery, always exuding an air of sophistication! It perfectly interprets the fashionable blend of retro and technology!   　　Many vapers use small pod-type devices, such as PHIX and Vladdin, as well as RBA mouth-to-lung devices. During the New Year period, gatherings with friends and family are common, and the moderate vapor production of mouth-to-lung devices makes them convenient for both indoor and outdoor use. It seems that electronic cigarettes have gone through a "cycle"; with users returning to rationality, mouth-to-lung devices are experiencing a renaissance.   　　Currently, there are still relatively few new mouth-to-lung atomizers on the market, but manufacturers will surely keenly capture the changes in user demand. In 2018, mouth-to-lung products will undoubtedly become a new battleground for various brands, so friends who enjoy mouth-to-lung devices should sit tight for a wave of new products coming soon.   　　Compared to mouth-to-lung atomizers, single-battery mods have consistently seen new releases. Although their battery life and output power cannot compete with dual-battery mods, the compact size of single-battery mods offers high portability, which dual-battery mods cannot replace.   　　Many manufacturers have developed single-battery versions based on classic dual-battery mods, allowing the original models to continue to thrive while meeting the needs of different users.   　　Smoant, well-versed in this field, has released three revised single-battery mods: RABOX mini, Battlestar mini, and nano, just before the Spring Festival.   　　Teslacigs has also started to play with the "dual-single" concept, with the classic punk-style PUNK series as its base. Previously, some said that while the PUNK 220W was great, it was just too big.   　　This time, Teslacigs has launched the single-battery version PUNK mini 85W, which retains the original elements of the dual-battery version while significantly reducing the size of the device, making it more refined. Vapers who love the punk style no longer have to worry about the size of the PUNK 220W and can now debate whether the PUNK 220W or the PUNK mini is more worth getting. Today, I will introduce the differences between the PUNK 85W and 220W.   　　Packaging   　　The PUNK 85W comes in paper packaging, with a style consistent with the 220W, primarily white with gold accents.   　　The front of the packaging features a line drawing of the device, while the back includes information such as the place of origin, functions, and anti-counterfeiting codes.   　　Inside the packaging, in addition to the device, there is also a user manual, a warranty card, and a battery safety warning card.   　　Upon taking out the device, there is also a high-quality, aesthetically pleasing USB charging cable beneath the padding.   　　Appearance & Details   　　TESLACIGS PUNK 85W Specifications   　　Dimensions: 44×30×86mm   　　Material: Zinc alloy + ABS + PC   　　Power Supply: Single 18650 high-rate lithium battery (discharge current ≥35A)   　　Weight: 200g   　　Output Modes: Power, Temperature Control (Nickel, Titanium, Stainless Steel 316, TCR)   　　Output Power: 7-85W (0.5W increments)   　　Maximum Output Voltage: 8.5V   　　Maximum Output Current: 30A   　　USB Input: 5V/1A   　　Working Resistance Range: Power mode 0.1-3Ω; Temperature control mode 0.05-1Ω   　　Battery Cut-off Discharge Voltage: 3.2V   　　The top of the PUNK 85W features a centrally positioned 510 connector that protrudes about 1mm from the surface of the device, with a diameter of 26.5mm, making it perfectly compatible with commonly used 25mm and 24mm diameter atomizers.   　　The battery compartment cover is located at the bottom of the device and fits tightly with the body, opening by applying downward pressure while pulling lightly.   　　The inside of the cover has a negative terminal marking, while the battery compartment has a positive terminal marking, indicating that the battery should be installed with the positive side facing up towards the 510 connector.   　　The area beneath the cover features two spring-loaded contacts, with the flat one connecting to the metal contact of the battery cover to deliver current, and the round one corresponding to the slot on the back of the cover to secure it.   　　Although the PUNK 85W is only about one-third narrower than the 220W, it creates a significant visual difference; when viewed alone, the 85W appears to have at least half the width reduced, and the grip feels more comfortable.   　　Due to the reduced width, the aspect ratio of the device has changed, leading to some optimized design changes in the appearance and decorative patterns of the 85W.   　　The gear pattern on the front is more compact, reducing its area proportion, and the right side has been enhanced with a black metal mesh, giving it a more refined overall feel.   　　The backs of both devices are almost unchanged, with the 85W retaining all elements from the back of the 220W, although the positions of the components on the circuit board have changed.   　　In addition to size and decoration, the PUNK 85W has also made some modifications in detail.   　　The 510 connector on the PUNK 85W has been modified to increase its diameter and protrude from the body, moving its position to the center of the device, while the top pattern has changed from gears to six grooves.   　　In terms of thickness, the PUNK 85W has not been adjusted and remains at 30mm, the same as the 220W.   　　▲ The PUNK 85W also features body lighting effects.   　　Due to its compact structure, the PUNK 85W has eliminated the "light setting button" found on the 220W, replacing it with a combination of the 【fire & +】 buttons to access the light control menu, allowing users to cycle through five body light effects using the two adjustment buttons, and it also provides an 【LED OFF】 option to turn off the internal LED and disable the body lighting effects.   　　Both devices use the same HW chip series, so the screen display content and layout are completely consistent. The PUNK 85W has increased the chamfer angle around the screen and at the four corners of the window, and the screen of the 85W appears slightly blue, making it look brighter.   　　Pressing the 【fire button】 three times in quick succession enters the function settings, and pressing the 【+ button】 moves the "cursor" to the battery bar position, allowing users to view the circuit board information by pressing the 【fire button】.   　　From the information, it can be seen that both the PUNK 80W and 220W use the same HW series chip, with version numbers both being 1.0. The version date for the 220W is September 2017, while the 85W version date is relatively newer, from December 2017.   　　Point Evaluation   　　As mentioned earlier, when the PUNK 220W was launched, its exquisite design and strong punk style made it a hot seller, but some users were concerned about its size and weight.   　　Later, news emerged that Teslacigs would release a "mini version," which I was skeptical about at the time, as simply compressing the PUNK 220W by half might not yield good results.   　　It wasn't until I actually got my hands on it that I changed my mind; the PUNK 85W is not just a simple reduction in size from the 220W, but has also optimized the shape and decoration based on the device's proportions, making it more refined, especially with the addition of the front mesh, which completes the design.   　　In terms of output, the 85W also belongs to the HW chip series, so I don't need to conduct further tests; the actual performance is the same as the 220W mod, with quick firing and powerful output.   　　However, due to the limitations of single-battery performance, the device cannot maintain the maximum output of 85W continuously; once the battery's energy decreases, the chip will automatically reduce the voltage.   　　In my daily use at 60W output, the actual performance of a single battery is still acceptable; even when the battery drops to 30%, it can maintain basic output without a noticeable feeling of weakness.   　　In terms of portability, the PUNK 85W's size fits comfortably in the hand, but with a thickness of 30mm and a net weight of 200g, it can be slightly inconvenient to carry in a pocket, so it's recommended to place it in a backpack when going out.   　　The launch of the PUNK 85W should make vapers who love the punk style even more conflicted, as compared to the 220W, these two devices are not just simple mini versions; they can be seen as two different mods with the same style.   　　Moreover, the official price of the PUNK 85W is set at 498 RMB (for the standalone version) / 598 RMB (for the complete atomizer kit version), which is quite close to the approximately 658 RMB price of the PUNK 220W, making it difficult to choose between the two.   　　I suggest that if you like the punk style, you should choose based on your daily usage needs; if you prefer high power and large vapor, the 220W is recommended, while if you primarily use mouth-to-lung atomizers and occasionally want to experience large vapor, the 85W would be more suitable.   　　During the Spring Festival, what devices are you using, friends? Did you have an interesting time this Spring Festival? Leave a message at the end of the article and chat with me!   　　Finally, I wish everyone a prosperous Year of the Dog! #p#分页标题#e#