VPO pod system review
The target of this review is the VPO pod system. The VPO Black Hole pod system may seem to have arrived a little late, but once you actually use it, it is not hard to see that this product came well prepared. Even more impressive is that such a compact de
The focus of this review is the VPO pod system. The VPO brand "Black Hole" pod seems to have arrived a bit late, but once you get your hands on it, it's clear that this product is well-prepared. What’s even more valuable is that despite its compact size, it features very detailed design.
1. Packaging
The white pull-out paper box packaging has an image of the pod on the front. The design of the VPO pod, including the packaging and internal arrangement, even the instruction card, exudes a strong minimalist vibe. The front of the pod cartridge states 1.5ml with a nicotine salt content of 5%, which is 50mg, and the back has a Chinese label. Each box contains two cartridges. Uniquely, the pod device does not come with any cartridges included; they must be purchased separately!
Since it’s a smoking alternative, the VPO pod offers tobacco as its main flavor, providing four different tobacco blends with two different nicotine salt concentrations, totaling eight cartridge options for consumers to choose from. Each flavor is distinguished by the color on the side of the cartridge packaging.
2. Product Showcase
The surface of the pod feels very textured and pleasant to the touch. After inserting the cartridge, the observation slot is golden yellow, which looks great.
The pod in its leather case looks nice, and the material feels good, but it’s a bit tight, making it not very smooth to take in and out.
The pod while charging shows the indicator light at the tail, which also lights up when in use.
3. Component Breakdown
The pod is quite simple, and VPO is no exception; it can be easily disassembled into the pod and cartridge.
This image shows the electrode contact points.
This is the content of the Chinese label, which is very formal.
4. User Experience
1. Classic Tobacco Flavor
Upon opening the cartridge packaging, the scent of tobacco oil is noticeable. The taste is smooth without a cooling sensation, embodying the flavor of tobacco oil. The pod's design, which is rounded in the middle and flat on the sides, feels very comfortable to hold. The vapor production is decent, slightly more than that of traditional cigarettes.
2. Mint Flavor
The cooling sensation is immediate upon inhalation, intensifying upon exhalation, with a slight bitterness of mint and no other off-flavors. I enjoy the cool oil, and this flavor is very suitable for me. The throat hit is smooth, and the vapor production is slightly greater than that of real cigarettes, with a strong sensation and appropriate resistance.
I have used over a dozen pods, and below I will compare the commonly used and recently tried pods with the VPO pod.
Every pod has its own characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. For example, some are easy to use, some have LCD screens, some have comfortable mouthpieces, and some allow for coil replacement. Of course, there are also drawbacks, such as some pods producing vapor inconsistently, requiring multiple attempts to activate; some are difficult to charge, needing repeated force to connect; and some are great in every aspect but lack an automatic switch, making it easy to accidentally activate when stored in a pocket. VPO does not have any of these drawbacks, and its highlights and shortcomings are detailed below.
5. Overall Evaluation
Highlights:
1. Simple and beautiful design, compact and portable.
2. Good flavor from the cartridges, smooth and powerful.
3. Simple and clear operation, strong reliability.
4. Comfortable resistance and good vapor production.
Drawbacks:
1. The charging port is at the tail, with a plastic cap to prevent dust, which is quite a hassle for me to open due to my short nails.
Overall Evaluation:
The VPO pod is a product with a simple design, compact portability, great flavor, smooth performance, reliable operation, and good vapor production. Among the pods I have used, the flavor of the cartridges, especially the mint, is quite impressive.
1. Packaging
The white pull-out paper box packaging has an image of the pod on the front. The design of the VPO pod, including the packaging and internal arrangement, even the instruction card, exudes a strong minimalist vibe. The front of the pod cartridge states 1.5ml with a nicotine salt content of 5%, which is 50mg, and the back has a Chinese label. Each box contains two cartridges. Uniquely, the pod device does not come with any cartridges included; they must be purchased separately!
Since it’s a smoking alternative, the VPO pod offers tobacco as its main flavor, providing four different tobacco blends with two different nicotine salt concentrations, totaling eight cartridge options for consumers to choose from. Each flavor is distinguished by the color on the side of the cartridge packaging.
2. Product ShowcaseThe surface of the pod feels very textured and pleasant to the touch. After inserting the cartridge, the observation slot is golden yellow, which looks great.
The pod in its leather case looks nice, and the material feels good, but it’s a bit tight, making it not very smooth to take in and out.
The pod while charging shows the indicator light at the tail, which also lights up when in use.
3. Component Breakdown
The pod is quite simple, and VPO is no exception; it can be easily disassembled into the pod and cartridge.
This image shows the electrode contact points.
This is the content of the Chinese label, which is very formal.
4. User Experience1. Classic Tobacco Flavor
Upon opening the cartridge packaging, the scent of tobacco oil is noticeable. The taste is smooth without a cooling sensation, embodying the flavor of tobacco oil. The pod's design, which is rounded in the middle and flat on the sides, feels very comfortable to hold. The vapor production is decent, slightly more than that of traditional cigarettes.
2. Mint Flavor
The cooling sensation is immediate upon inhalation, intensifying upon exhalation, with a slight bitterness of mint and no other off-flavors. I enjoy the cool oil, and this flavor is very suitable for me. The throat hit is smooth, and the vapor production is slightly greater than that of real cigarettes, with a strong sensation and appropriate resistance.
I have used over a dozen pods, and below I will compare the commonly used and recently tried pods with the VPO pod.
Every pod has its own characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. For example, some are easy to use, some have LCD screens, some have comfortable mouthpieces, and some allow for coil replacement. Of course, there are also drawbacks, such as some pods producing vapor inconsistently, requiring multiple attempts to activate; some are difficult to charge, needing repeated force to connect; and some are great in every aspect but lack an automatic switch, making it easy to accidentally activate when stored in a pocket. VPO does not have any of these drawbacks, and its highlights and shortcomings are detailed below.
5. Overall EvaluationHighlights:
1. Simple and beautiful design, compact and portable.
2. Good flavor from the cartridges, smooth and powerful.
3. Simple and clear operation, strong reliability.
4. Comfortable resistance and good vapor production.
Drawbacks:
1. The charging port is at the tail, with a plastic cap to prevent dust, which is quite a hassle for me to open due to my short nails.
Overall Evaluation:
The VPO pod is a product with a simple design, compact portability, great flavor, smooth performance, reliable operation, and good vapor production. Among the pods I have used, the flavor of the cartridges, especially the mint, is quite impressive.
