SMOK NOVO KIT Review
Although pod-style vaping devices are still a relatively new market segment, manufacturers have already begun fierce competition. Disposable and refillable options, traditional button-activated styles and draw-activated styles—all kinds of products seem t
Although the small vaping device market is relatively new, manufacturers have already engaged in fierce competition. Disposable, refillable, traditional button-operated, and air switch devices seem to have emerged all at once. As a veteran brand in the e-cigarette industry, "Smok" is certainly not sitting idly by, but instead has launched a new product at "Chinese speed"—the Novo all-in-one device.
The Novo is an air switch type constant voltage small vaping device, featuring a metal body design with a honeycomb pattern, which looks quite appealing. Its size is also very compact, only slightly larger than a standard lighter. The body has no buttons, just a status indicator light and a charging port. The included items are also simple yet practical: two refillable pods and a short charging cable.
The Novo's pods use traditional heating wires with oil-absorbing cotton, and the side has an oil filling hole with a rubber stopper. The base of the pod is made of metal, and through the transparent oil chamber, you can see a white rubber ring that seals the base and oil chamber together to prevent leaks. With this layer of protection, it appears that in the future, the pod can be disassembled for carbon cleaning and cotton replacement, further reducing usage costs.
Upon first use, the Novo's air switch surprised me. Unlike other similar products, there was no issue with the first few puffs not producing vapor; it seems to be ready to respond to a slight draw at any moment, immediately activating the device to ignite, with a very quick response time, ensuring that you never experience a puff without vapor. Although the airflow is not adjustable, the fixed airflow can still satisfy both mouth-to-lung and slight direct lung inhalation needs.
In terms of flavor, the Novo is very smooth; even when using high-nicotine e-liquids, there is no harsh throat hit. Similarly, when using low-nicotine e-liquids, the throat hit may feel slightly lacking. In terms of flavor clarity, it is on par with similar products and is quite suitable for single-flavor tobacco e-liquids. However, if using blended e-liquids, the flavor may feel muddled in the mouth.
Overall: The advantages of the Novo are very prominent, while its disadvantages are not obvious. The refillable pods have a low usage cost, the air switch responds quickly, the smooth flavor avoids harshness, and its compact size makes it easy to carry. As another new product targeting the small vaping market, its overall performance surpasses or matches other similar products. Coupled with Smok's characteristic high cost-performance ratio, the Novo is definitely a small all-in-one device worth choosing.
The Novo is an air switch type constant voltage small vaping device, featuring a metal body design with a honeycomb pattern, which looks quite appealing. Its size is also very compact, only slightly larger than a standard lighter. The body has no buttons, just a status indicator light and a charging port. The included items are also simple yet practical: two refillable pods and a short charging cable.
The Novo's pods use traditional heating wires with oil-absorbing cotton, and the side has an oil filling hole with a rubber stopper. The base of the pod is made of metal, and through the transparent oil chamber, you can see a white rubber ring that seals the base and oil chamber together to prevent leaks. With this layer of protection, it appears that in the future, the pod can be disassembled for carbon cleaning and cotton replacement, further reducing usage costs.Upon first use, the Novo's air switch surprised me. Unlike other similar products, there was no issue with the first few puffs not producing vapor; it seems to be ready to respond to a slight draw at any moment, immediately activating the device to ignite, with a very quick response time, ensuring that you never experience a puff without vapor. Although the airflow is not adjustable, the fixed airflow can still satisfy both mouth-to-lung and slight direct lung inhalation needs.
In terms of flavor, the Novo is very smooth; even when using high-nicotine e-liquids, there is no harsh throat hit. Similarly, when using low-nicotine e-liquids, the throat hit may feel slightly lacking. In terms of flavor clarity, it is on par with similar products and is quite suitable for single-flavor tobacco e-liquids. However, if using blended e-liquids, the flavor may feel muddled in the mouth.
Overall: The advantages of the Novo are very prominent, while its disadvantages are not obvious. The refillable pods have a low usage cost, the air switch responds quickly, the smooth flavor avoids harshness, and its compact size makes it easy to carry. As another new product targeting the small vaping market, its overall performance surpasses or matches other similar products. Coupled with Smok's characteristic high cost-performance ratio, the Novo is definitely a small all-in-one device worth choosing.
