Retro Style

Major manufacturers have been vying for their share of the market during the mainstream period of small vaping devices, and COILART, as one of the older brands, is certainly among them. Today, we share this MINO pod system from the well-established manufacturer COILART, with detailed descriptions below...

The minimalist cool white packaging box reflects the straightforward user experience of the pod system without any unnecessary complexity. The MONI POD KIT comes in five official colors, contrasting the simple box design with vibrant youthful colors, and the sample used in this article features a black marble texture.

The image above shows the official factory configuration. The MINO has a built-in 320mAh battery and uses a common magnetic pod system, requiring users to refill the pods themselves, with an oil transfer bottle provided by the manufacturer. With a maximum output setting of 13W, it easily meets the daily endurance needs of average users.

The tapered mouthpiece design and universal USB charging interface are user-friendly, with the official charging time for the battery stated as 60 minutes. Above the MINO logo, there is an LED breathing light that indicates battery level by color: white (40% remaining), yellow (20-40% remaining), and red (below 20%, please charge).

The connection between the pod and the device is not tight, leaving a slight gap to accommodate the airflow settings. The device's body walls are relatively thick, giving it a robust feel, yet it weighs only 49g, making it comfortable to hold.

Currently, most popular pods on the market feature cotton or ceramic cores, while the MINO uses a 1.8-ohm coil paired with a more retro fiber rope oil delivery design. During the week of use until the standard pod is exhausted, there were no leaks or burnt core issues. Of course, this retro oil delivery method will differ in flavor experience compared to current ceramic cores.

The MINO's airflow is not tight, being looser than many strictly mouth-to-lung devices, and the vapor production is noticeably larger than that of standard mouth-to-lung pods (related to airflow). The flavor of the e-liquid is relatively mild, suitable for heavier flavored e-liquids, helping to eliminate any cloying sweetness.

As mentioned earlier, the “mild” flavor experience cannot fully define the success or failure of a device. Preferences vary among users, and cotton, ceramic, and fiber rope are all types of atomization cores, each producing different flavor expressions due to their characteristics. The same e-liquid will perform differently across various devices... If you are considering purchasing this aesthetically pleasing MINO, you should first understand whether you enjoy the fiber rope oil delivery atomization core...