VISSEL X Pixel Pod Vaping Device Hands-On Review: Impossible to Hide, Even in the Dark
Today's pod devices either have a round or square design, and while they all look good, they seem to lack a certain uniqueness in their features.
Today, I want to share the VISSEL X Pixel pod device, which, although it also has a cylindrical design, stands out with its glowing effects.
Inside the packaging, besides the Pixel device itself, there are two independent pods and a charging cable among other accessories.
Its dimensions are 22.2*114mm, with a built-in battery capacity of up to 1200mAh, yet it weighs only 62g. This lightweight design with sufficient battery life is definitely appealing to the public.
The anodized aluminum body paired with a frosted transparent black sleeve provides an excellent visual and tactile experience.
The logo placement looks a bit awkward; it's unclear if this is a one-off issue or not.
On the upper side, there are five air intake holes, which will be explained later.
At the bottom, pulling down the edge ring reveals the hidden TYPE-C charging port, a design that deserves high praise.
Additionally, the bottom features a mechanical-style button switch that allows for button ignition, but it also includes the popular draw-activated switch found in modern pod devices.
Since we mentioned the glowing feature, it certainly comes with various cool lighting modes. Here’s how to adjust them, which I figured out through trial and error:
- Press the bottom switch 5 times to turn it on/off.
- Press twice quickly to light up while in use.
- Press three times quickly to switch the LED to a constant on mode.
- Press four times quickly to toggle the light on/off.
The light modes also vary, including snake patterns, block matrices, rhythmic beats, and similar to Tetris, but I am not entirely sure how to adjust these light settings. Sometimes a gentle touch changes them, while other times it requires several taps; it feels quite random. I hope the manufacturer can respect domestic users by providing a Chinese manual.
The pod connection uses a magnetic design, with three small magnets providing good strength, ensuring it stays secure during regular use.
The area indicated by the arrow in the image shows three different lengths of slots, allowing for three levels of adjustment for the air intake holes on the device, resulting in a significant difference in airflow.
The oil filling hole is located on the side.
The device comes with a 0.6Ω mesh coil and a 1.2Ω standard coil. Since there are no markings on the surface, when wanting to use the corresponding coil, you need to check the manual and observe the heating material, which is a downside.
Installing the coil is quite simple; just push it into the oil chamber.
The 0.6Ω mesh coil is suitable for 3mg e-liquid and some less harsh 6mg liquids, producing a full-bodied vapor. While the flavor is decent, it feels slightly lacking in density and is not very rich.
The 1.2Ω coil can accommodate around 35mg salt e-liquid, providing a good concentration and flavor layering, making it a versatile coil that most users will likely choose as their primary option.
The VISSEL X pod device adapts well to the current salt e-liquid environment, offering good flavor, substantial vapor production, excellent battery life, two ignition modes, and a plethora of cool lighting options, making it a highly competitive product.
As for drawbacks, aside from the lack of markings on the coils and the absence of a Chinese manual, the oil chamber and device body tend to accumulate condensation, requiring regular cleaning.
