VIPVAPE V5 heated tobacco device review
With changing policies and continuously expanding market demand, domestically produced heated tobacco devices have shown explosive growth, such as the recently popular Huoqi GS5.0. This not only indicates that China's heated tobacco technology is becoming
With changing policies and the growing market demand, domestic heated tobacco devices have seen explosive growth, such as the recently popular Firearms GS5.0. This not only indicates the increasing maturity of China's heated tobacco technology but also puts significant pressure on IQOS. Observing the reactions from various players towards heated tobacco products, it seems that the market potential for these products is quite broad, and their popularity may just be a matter of time.
Today, I am sharing a heated tobacco device from Shenzhen Wei Ai Pin Technology Co., Ltd., the V5. How does this domestic heated tobacco device differ from IQOS and other domestic heated tobacco devices? Let's take a look.
Before the formal experience, let's check the packaging. The V5 packaging still follows the common flip-top design, with a 3D rendering of the product in the center of the front, and a color label attached in the upper right corner. The back features the product name, list, and manufacturer information.
The internal packaging box has a window, allowing players to appreciate the V5's design at first glance. Removing the packaging cover reveals the contents: 1* V5, 10* alcohol wipes, 1* cleaning brush, 1* USB data cable, 1* product certificate, 1* after-sales service card, and 1* product manual (the manual includes a Chinese version).
The V5 differs from IQOS in its design, featuring an integrated structure that makes it much more convenient to carry compared to IQOS's separate design; you don't need to carry an extra power bank around. Weighing only 29 grams, it is easy to hold without any pressure.
The V5 adopts a smooth design style, resembling a marker pen, and is slightly larger than the IQOS device. It has a built-in battery capacity of 850mAh, reportedly charging fully in just 1.5 hours, allowing for 15-17 tobacco stick usages per charge. This shows that the V5 not only charges quickly but also has a battery life that far surpasses that of the IQOS device.
The V5 body is made of PC plastic, which may lack some premium feel, but it has a good grip due to its sandblasted surface.
Additionally, to enhance the grip, the V5 incorporates thoughtful designs, such as the back's cutouts and wave patterns, which make it more comfortable to hold. This attention to detail reflects the manufacturer's dedication, which deserves praise.
From the central round button, the V5 features a one-button operation, where all functions can be controlled simply by pressing this button, significantly reducing the learning curve. This button also serves as an indicator light, which will prove to be quite important later.
The V5 also has a smoke eject button, which is designed for easy removal of the tobacco stick, and the dotted anti-slip texture above it facilitates pushing it up or down, showcasing another thoughtful design detail.
During the experience, I found that the V5 does not have an automatic cleaning mode, and cleaning must be done manually. While this may seem like a functional flaw, automatic cleaning is not very necessary for the V5, as the heating chamber can be completely detached from the main body for easy cleaning.
Moreover, I have always had some doubts about the automatic cleaning function; it seems that automatic cleaning only evaporates the residues on the heating needle through heating, but I wonder if it affects the lifespan of the heating needle? Please leave a comment if you know.
The images above show the details of the heating chamber and heating plate. The semi-open space indeed facilitates cleaning of the heating plate and surrounding areas, leaving almost no dead spots. After all, maintaining good flavor requires regular cleaning.
The heating plate inside the V5 is very similar to that of IQOS, using a ceramic heating plate. It is important to emphasize that when inserting the tobacco stick, do not rotate it, as this may cause the heating plate to break, which could be a reason for the high failure rate of IQOS devices.
Regarding the flavor of the V5, it feels smooth upon entry, with a rich and mellow taste, although the flavor may become slightly lighter towards the last few puffs. Overall, I am quite satisfied with its performance. Of course, specific experiences may vary from person to person, as everyone has different preferences.
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Specific Operations
Inserting the tobacco stick: Simply insert the tobacco stick into the insertion port, but remember not to rotate it, do not rotate it, do not rotate it.
Power on: Long press the power button, and the green indicator light will flash five times.
Preheat: Quickly press the power button three times; the blue indicator light will flash, and the machine will vibrate once, with a preheating duration of about 20 seconds.
Heating: After the machine vibrates again, you can start inhaling. Throughout the inhalation process, no further operation is required, and the blue indicator light remains on. The supported inhalation duration is 14 puffs or 4 minutes.
Pause/Lock: If you need to pause during use for any reason, you can quickly press the power button three times, and the machine will stop heating, and the indicator light will turn off. When conditions allow, press the power button three times to preheat the machine again and continue inhaling. This pause also acts as a lock to prevent accidental operation.
End Notification: During use, if the machine vibrates, it indicates that there are about 20 seconds of inhalation time or 2 puffs remaining, and the blue indicator light will flash until it turns off, at which point the machine stops heating and enters standby mode.
Removing the tobacco stick: Push the smoke eject button up to pull out the tobacco stick.
Cleaning: Reset the smoke eject button, remove the heating chamber, and use the cleaning brush or alcohol wipes to gently wipe the heating rod and surrounding areas to remove any residues from the carbonization of the tobacco stick, ensuring good flavor for subsequent use.
Power off: In standby mode, long press the power button for 3 seconds, and the white indicator light will flash three times and then turn off, powering down the device.
Through my experience with several heated tobacco devices, I find the V5's operation to be quite simple. I believe that such heated devices should prioritize ease of use; overly complicated operations can detract from the user experience. Overall, the V5 has a decent appearance, and if it could be made with a metal shell, it would be even better, although that would increase costs. Finally, I have two V5 devices to give away for you to experience together!
Today, I am sharing a heated tobacco device from Shenzhen Wei Ai Pin Technology Co., Ltd., the V5. How does this domestic heated tobacco device differ from IQOS and other domestic heated tobacco devices? Let's take a look.
Before the formal experience, let's check the packaging. The V5 packaging still follows the common flip-top design, with a 3D rendering of the product in the center of the front, and a color label attached in the upper right corner. The back features the product name, list, and manufacturer information.
The internal packaging box has a window, allowing players to appreciate the V5's design at first glance. Removing the packaging cover reveals the contents: 1* V5, 10* alcohol wipes, 1* cleaning brush, 1* USB data cable, 1* product certificate, 1* after-sales service card, and 1* product manual (the manual includes a Chinese version).
The V5 differs from IQOS in its design, featuring an integrated structure that makes it much more convenient to carry compared to IQOS's separate design; you don't need to carry an extra power bank around. Weighing only 29 grams, it is easy to hold without any pressure.
The V5 adopts a smooth design style, resembling a marker pen, and is slightly larger than the IQOS device. It has a built-in battery capacity of 850mAh, reportedly charging fully in just 1.5 hours, allowing for 15-17 tobacco stick usages per charge. This shows that the V5 not only charges quickly but also has a battery life that far surpasses that of the IQOS device.
The V5 body is made of PC plastic, which may lack some premium feel, but it has a good grip due to its sandblasted surface.
Additionally, to enhance the grip, the V5 incorporates thoughtful designs, such as the back's cutouts and wave patterns, which make it more comfortable to hold. This attention to detail reflects the manufacturer's dedication, which deserves praise.
From the central round button, the V5 features a one-button operation, where all functions can be controlled simply by pressing this button, significantly reducing the learning curve. This button also serves as an indicator light, which will prove to be quite important later.
The V5 also has a smoke eject button, which is designed for easy removal of the tobacco stick, and the dotted anti-slip texture above it facilitates pushing it up or down, showcasing another thoughtful design detail.
During the experience, I found that the V5 does not have an automatic cleaning mode, and cleaning must be done manually. While this may seem like a functional flaw, automatic cleaning is not very necessary for the V5, as the heating chamber can be completely detached from the main body for easy cleaning.
Moreover, I have always had some doubts about the automatic cleaning function; it seems that automatic cleaning only evaporates the residues on the heating needle through heating, but I wonder if it affects the lifespan of the heating needle? Please leave a comment if you know.
The images above show the details of the heating chamber and heating plate. The semi-open space indeed facilitates cleaning of the heating plate and surrounding areas, leaving almost no dead spots. After all, maintaining good flavor requires regular cleaning.
The heating plate inside the V5 is very similar to that of IQOS, using a ceramic heating plate. It is important to emphasize that when inserting the tobacco stick, do not rotate it, as this may cause the heating plate to break, which could be a reason for the high failure rate of IQOS devices.
Regarding the flavor of the V5, it feels smooth upon entry, with a rich and mellow taste, although the flavor may become slightly lighter towards the last few puffs. Overall, I am quite satisfied with its performance. Of course, specific experiences may vary from person to person, as everyone has different preferences.
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Specific Operations
Inserting the tobacco stick: Simply insert the tobacco stick into the insertion port, but remember not to rotate it, do not rotate it, do not rotate it.
Power on: Long press the power button, and the green indicator light will flash five times.
Preheat: Quickly press the power button three times; the blue indicator light will flash, and the machine will vibrate once, with a preheating duration of about 20 seconds.
Heating: After the machine vibrates again, you can start inhaling. Throughout the inhalation process, no further operation is required, and the blue indicator light remains on. The supported inhalation duration is 14 puffs or 4 minutes.
Pause/Lock: If you need to pause during use for any reason, you can quickly press the power button three times, and the machine will stop heating, and the indicator light will turn off. When conditions allow, press the power button three times to preheat the machine again and continue inhaling. This pause also acts as a lock to prevent accidental operation.
End Notification: During use, if the machine vibrates, it indicates that there are about 20 seconds of inhalation time or 2 puffs remaining, and the blue indicator light will flash until it turns off, at which point the machine stops heating and enters standby mode.
Removing the tobacco stick: Push the smoke eject button up to pull out the tobacco stick.
Cleaning: Reset the smoke eject button, remove the heating chamber, and use the cleaning brush or alcohol wipes to gently wipe the heating rod and surrounding areas to remove any residues from the carbonization of the tobacco stick, ensuring good flavor for subsequent use.
Power off: In standby mode, long press the power button for 3 seconds, and the white indicator light will flash three times and then turn off, powering down the device.
Through my experience with several heated tobacco devices, I find the V5's operation to be quite simple. I believe that such heated devices should prioritize ease of use; overly complicated operations can detract from the user experience. Overall, the V5 has a decent appearance, and if it could be made with a metal shell, it would be even better, although that would increase costs. Finally, I have two V5 devices to give away for you to experience together!
