INNOKIN LIFT BOX Bottom-Fill Vaping Device Review

 　　The INNOKIN LIFT BOX bottom-fill e-cigarette review is shared with everyone. BF is a familiar abbreviation in the e-cigarette industry, meaning: Bottom Filling. Following this, BF has become synonymous with bottom-fill boxes. Since early 2016, bottom-fill boxes began to appear, but at that time, there were very few atomizers available with bottom-fill screws, so bottom-fill boxes did not become popular quickly. However, by the second half of 2017, bottom-fill boxes finally exploded in popularity, and the craftsmanship and quality of the boxes also saw significant improvements.

  　　Although it is popular and many brands are making BF boxes, the commonly used oil supply method is still the familiar "squeeze" method. The only differences are the design of the appearance, the materials used for the box, and whether it is fully mechanical or semi-mechanical with a protective chip. The core of the bottom-fill box, the "oil supply method," has basically not changed.

  　　However, when I saw ASMODUS's SPRUZZA device, I immediately fell in love with it. It no longer uses the "squeeze" method but instead employs a "pump" style oil chamber, allowing you to press the "handle" to pump oil into the atomizer, making it more user-friendly. This is currently my favorite BF box.

  　　Today, I want to share a newly released product at the end of 2017, which has a revolutionary design and is hailed as the BF box that "kills the squeeze method"—the LIFT BOX!
  　　First, I want to thank our delivery workers, Joker Zhou, and KK, as well as the provider of the benefits, INNOKIN.
  　　The external packaging prominently features the LIFT BOX image on the front, while the back contains a series of English warnings, information about the items included in the package, and authenticity verification details. The top and bottom display the "INNOKIN" logo, the left side shows the product name "LIFT BOX," and the right side has an opening for easy access to the internal packaging box.
  　　The packaging box is a flip-top style. Upon opening, the left side contains a flat paper box with a data cable, spare rubber rings, an English manual, and a paper bag filled with various English materials, which I will skip explaining... As for the manual, INNOKIN is very considerate, as they have included an additional Chinese manual, which makes it convenient for basic operations; please refer to the manual for details.
  　　On the right side, we find our main character—the LIFT BOX. I received the black front panel version; among the five colors, I actually prefer the orange or red. The black version, while uniform in color, looks quite unremarkable.
  　　Regarding color differentiation, it is only on the front panel; the body and back are all black. The back is covered with a carbon fiber material sticker, while the rest, including the front panel, is made of aviation aluminum and has undergone an oxidation sandblasting process, giving it a matte texture that does not leave fingerprints. The overall body is relatively light, yet it feels substantial in hand.
  　　The front panel has a hollowed-out section in the upper left for observing the oil level in the chamber, while the lower right is engraved with "LIFT," adjacent to which is the side engraved with "BOX." Both are finely crafted engravings, with well-handled edges that do not cause discomfort or cuts when touched.
  　　On the other side, there is a fire button that covers most of the side. The button has an LED indicator light at the bottom. Pressing the lower part of the button (the upper part is fixed and does not respond) provides good feedback and a crisp click sound. The fire button is installed tightly, essentially making it one piece; shaking the box does not cause the button to rattle or make noise.
  　　The bottom of the box is printed with the "INNOKIN" logo, "MADE IN CHINA," and "CE" certification. As for the MFG date, I couldn't find a reliable answer, so I won't mention it here. Of course, the most noticeable feature at the bottom is the two large "ventilation" holes, which enhance safety.
  　　The back features a carbon fiber sticker, and in the lower right corner, there is a USB data cable connection port, which should be for charging. However, it is generally not recommended to charge the battery directly using the box, so this USB port is essentially useless.
  　　At the top, unscrewing the protective cap reveals the top cover of the oil chamber that connects to the atomizer's 510 interface. The edge of the top cover is well-polished, and touching it does not cause discomfort or cuts. Next to the 510 interface, there are two "kidney-shaped" oil filling holes, meaning we can directly fill the oil chamber from here. The edge of the oil chamber top cover has a rubber ring embedded to prevent leakage when the atomizer is screwed on. The device's protective cap, when tightened, can also prevent leakage if there is still e-liquid in the chamber.
  　　Opening the front cover, the inner side of the cover also uses the oxidation sandblasting process, which is non-conductive and prevents short circuits in case of battery damage. The structure of the body is quite clear: the upper left part is the oil chamber of the bottom-fill box, while the lower part contains the logo and some warning information. Inside these, there are various chips that provide greater protection and safety for this box (I won't continue to disassemble it, as I really don't want to...). The right side is the battery compartment, which has clear positive and negative markings. Apart from the positive and negative markings, the rest of the battery compartment is insulated, which is another safety enhancement.
  　　The reason the LIFT BOX is hailed as a black technology is due to its oil chamber. The top of the oil chamber is the core, combined with the "top-down" oil guiding system, forming a "siphon" system (this is how it is marketed; I don't know if this structure is truly a siphon). As for what a siphon is, you can look it up. Since the entire oil chamber structure is embedded within the box, disassembly is quite inconvenient, so cleaning the oil chamber only requires pouring warm water into it and shaking it, as e-liquid dissolves relatively easily in water. It is best to use a syringe or a small oil bottle to inject water into the chamber.
  　　Because the LIFT BOX is a fully powered semi-mechanical box, there are no issues with its output, and what everyone is most concerned about is whether this siphon system is effective. During testing, the three air intake holes at the top of the oil chamber were set to the smallest hole (it is said that the smallest oil guiding amount is the largest, which I have never quite understood). If the atomizer's air intake is set too large, it can be observed that the e-liquid in the chamber drops, but the oil supply cannot keep up, requiring one to check the cotton occasionally to see if it is dry, then close the atomizer's air intake and take a few dry puffs. If the atomizer's air intake is set relatively small, the duration will be longer, but it will still eventually run out of oil supply. Therefore, the adjustment of the atomizer's air intake does have a certain impact on the oil supply during puffs.
  　　Regarding normal puffs, whether the oil supply is smooth and effective depends on individual usage and atomizers, so I won't elaborate further. In summary:
  　　Advantages:
  　　1. Although the overall size of the box is not large, the design is quite atmospheric;
　　2. Good materials and excellent craftsmanship, so all details are handled with care;
　　3. Fully powered, semi-mechanical, with a protective chip, providing high safety protection while allowing for output;
　　4. The brand new siphon oil supply system, this new structure may not only eliminate the squeeze method but could even threaten storage atomizers.
　　5. I personally really like the tactile feedback of the button.
  　　Disadvantages:
  　　1. In terms of quality control, the box I received had two small scratches on the top edge of the back, with paint chipped off... Also, the top cover of the oil chamber looks relatively rough, which feels somewhat out of place with the box itself;
　　2. The carbon fiber material sticker on the back also feels a bit out of place, and if the color matched the front panel, it might look better;
　　3. The USB charging port on the lower right corner of the back, if it were hidden under the front panel, might be better. Very few people would choose to use the USB port for charging, so this exposed port feels somewhat redundant. It would be better to place it inside, and if you want to use it, just open the front panel, which would also help with battery heat dissipation...
  　　4. The new siphon oil supply system still needs optimization in practical use; it cannot guarantee fully automatic oil supply. The operation of closing the atomizer's air intake and then taking a few dry puffs, while simple, is something I personally do not like, as there are often very slight condensation entries that affect the experience, which is definitely unrelated to the drip tip, as my drip tip has a hook.
  　　5. The LIFT ADAPTER, which is the small accessory for the lift, normally does not leak oil, but if laid flat with the air intake hole facing down, it will leak e-liquid. Whether the LIFT BOX's bottom-fill box will also do this has not been tested yet, but since they share the same system structure, I will temporarily assume it will leak.
  　　6. The top cover of the oil chamber directly contacts the atomizer, using the atomizer base as a cover to prevent leakage, but this causes the bottom of the atomizer to get coated with e-liquid, which feels undesirable.
  　　In conclusion, while the black technology is indeed black technology, it feels like this new design still needs further optimization. Currently, it is usable, but based on my experience, it is still not very smooth, though it may require fine-tuning. Previously, during Joker's live stream, if I remember correctly, he did not perform the dry puff operation during testing, but he was taking deep lung hits, so I don't know if that is related. I will continue to test this point later.
  　　Although there may be issues with smooth usage due to adjustment problems, this design is definitely commendable. I believe that in the future, this function can be optimized to be more user-friendly, and at that time, it may truly be a revolution!