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Name: Swag II (Vaporesso) – Kit with NRG PE Tank atomizer – Kit received by the manufacturer

Format: Single 18650 battery with head coil atomizer

Max Power: 80 Watt

Colors: Silver, Black, Red, Blue

Price: ~ € 55


The Vaporesso Swag updates itself and becomes more beautiful

Today we return to talk about Vaporesso, probably the most dynamic and creative hardware manufacturer in the vaping sector, and in this case we focus on its latest creation, the Swag II, the upgrade of one of its most successful mods.

We will observe the Swag II kit with the NRG PE tank and  we will discover, the first in Italy, the news, improvements and possible defects of this product. Let’s start by observing the contents of the package as usual.

IN THE BOX

1 x SWAG II mod
1 x NRG PE tank (3.5 ml)
1 x GT4 meshed coil
1 x GT CCELL coil
4 x O-ring
1 x Cavo USB
1 x Manuale utente
1 x Carta di garanzia

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DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITY

As already observed on other previous occasions, even in this circumstance Vaporesso stands out as a manufacturer capable of introducing on the market devices that are always at the forefront both in terms of technology and aesthetic. Although in the forms the Swag II proposes a line already widely seen in many of its competing devices, we cannot fail to notice how accurate the finishes of the box are, which has a body mainly in aluminum with a four-layer coating, capable of giving a sensation rubberized, smooth and very comfortable to the touch. Furthermore, according to the manufacturer’s declaration, the outermost layer is scratch-resistant and fireproof. In general the workmanship of the mod appears excellent, compact, sinuous, solid but at the same time light.

The constructive goodness of the Swag II also emerges in other aspects, any problem with the 510 attack, just as the buttons with which it is equipped appeared very well and without any minimal unnatural movement. The only discordant note in terms of construction regards the screwing of the battery compartment cap, which is not very fluid and smooth, a sign that the threads have not been made to the fullest.

Regarding the NRG PE tank, we confirm what was said in other circumstances about Vaporesso kits: the atomizer has a classic and pleasant design but nothing particularly innovative, the build quality is certainly good but lower if compared to the mod construction quality. The feeling is that Vaporesso focuses much more on the development of mods, pod mods and coils rather than atomizers.

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ERGONOMICS AND PORTABILITY

Swag II is a compact box that has its strength in the lightness-ergonomic combination. The rubberized effect and the slightly rounded lines allow an always solid and sure grip.

The access to the fire button and to the two function keys, one on the side and the other on the front immediately under a large and clear display, are also so easy. Swag II is a mod with a more than good portability especially if combined with not too high atomizers. It won’t be a pocket mod (but which 18650 single box is it?), but it is more than good to be placed in handbags and be taken for a walk.

FUNCTIONS & PERFORMANCES

Swag II measures 75 mm in height, 50 in width and 25 mm in thickness (measures substantially identical to those of the first version) and has a weight of only 70 gr (without battery), more than 30 grams less than its big sister. The mod is suitable for atomisers up to 25 mm in diameter and is capable of 80 watts power. The circuit that manages this device is the new Vaporesso Axon Chip, equipped with a rich, innovative and above all very intuitive function park. If you have read our Gen Kit and Degree pod mod reviews, then you are already aware of the Axon chip features.

The box turns on/off with the canonical 5-click sequence of the fire button, while with 3 close clicks of the same button the function key lock is activated/deactivated.

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To access to the circuit functions, you have to press the rectangular button below the display quickly 3 times. Inside the “DIY MODE” menu there are all the most traditional modes available for a vape mod (variwatt mode, varivolt, temperature control, customized wattage curve, bypass mode), but the big news for this Vaporesso chipset are three:

  • PULSE MODE – this function provides an acceleration to the power every 0.02 seconds, providing a constant hit and greater power on the vape;
  • POWER ECO – is a function which, if activated, prolongs the life of the battery;
  • SMART TC – is the “intelligent” temperature control function that automatically recognizes a resistance for the TC and its material, providing the optimal setup for that coil.

In the course of our tests we have verified with pleasure the real effectiveness of the three functions mentioned above. The PULSE MODE mode for example really provides a powerful vaping for the whole power time interval; as well as the POWER ECO function, it seemed able to increase battery longevity by about 10% compared to the classic consumption of a 18650.

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The OLED display is 0.91 “wide, bright and easy to read and clearly shows all the information that can be used for the vaper to better manage its vape. Praiseworthy and very useful in our opinion the solution of the indicator of the level of battery charge, which shows a battery icon and the level of residual charge expressed as a percentage.

We can only conclude this chapter by reiterating what was already noted on the Axon circuit in the Gen mod review: an absolutely complete, innovative and more than ever performing chipset.

EASE OF USE

Interacting and working with the Swag II is extremely easy. In addition to the fire button, there is a function key below the display and a side +/- button that is used to adjust the values of the vape and to move between the various menu items. All it’s very easy and intuitive, so easy to be able to do almost everything without the user manual (especially for the most experienced vaper).

The settings of the box functions are extremely simplified; the rectangular button below the display allows access to the settings menu and to confirm the choices made with the up&down side button.

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NRG PE Tank – FLAVOR

In this kit, we find the NRG PE tank atomizer (NRG SE mini tank in the TPD version) combined with the Swag II. It is a fairly massive atomizer due to its 25 mm diameter and 50 mm in height (pin 510 included) and has a capacity of 3.5 ml; basically it’s an updated and slightly larger version of the NRG SE tank. The old 0.18-ohm GT meshed coil was replaced by the new 0.15-ohm GT4 Meshed coil, while the GT CCELL coil 0.5 ohm, the other in the package, remains unchanged.

The two coils, both designed for a DL vape, are slightly different. The GT4 meshed coil is indicated for a very airy vape, between 50 and 75 watts (the manufacturer recommends 60-70); the GT CCELL coil is to be preferred for a flavor chasing vape, also quite restricted. In the latter case (it is a coil in SS316) the powe range indicated by the manufacturer is 25-35, in our opinion it gives the best of itself with powers between 20 and 30 watts.

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The NRG PE tank, like all the latest generation tanks, is a top refill atomizer, with a simple rotation and subsequent automatic scrolling of the top cap. The system is very easy and works really well but we would preferred that when the atomizer is closed there was also a top cap locking/closing system; it is very easy indeed to rotate the top cap inadvertently simply by touching the atomizer. The airflow is managed by two large, comfortable and completely partial airslots placed on the bottom of the atomizer.

From the aromatic point of view, the NRG PE tank did not disappoint us, and the merit must undoubtedly be attributed to its coils, almost certainly the best ever tested by Vaporesso.

With the GT4 Meshed coil the vape experience (pure and airy DL) is satisfactory, the vapor is dense and copious and the aroma always appeared very soft and round, with a fair tendency to accentuate the sweet notes of the tested e-liquids .

With the GT CCELL 0.5 ohm coil, the vape seemed more multi-faceted but still very round and with a good hit; the cloud production, although less plentiful than the GT4 Meshed head, remains however more than satisfactory as, overall, all the aromatic performances of this ceramic coil.

TO CONCLUDE

Swag II kit is undoubtedly a high quality kit especially for what concerns its mod; the only real negative aspect of the kit is the combination of the single 18650 mod with an atomizer with very powerful head coils. Even if the Axon chip is an excellent chipset, is not able to do miracles in terms of battery life. We are therefore more than ever convinced that with this Swag II Vaporesso could have thought to create a new pure MTL atomizer.

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Recommended to: Skilled and Hardcore vapers.

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    In the Box - 9/10
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    Design & Build Quality - 8.5/10
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    Ergonomics & Portability - 9/10
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    Functions & Performances - 9.5/10
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    Ease of use - 9/10
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    Atom & Flavor - 8.5/10
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  • 9/10
    In the Box - 9/10
  • 8.5/10
    Design & Build Quality - 8.5/10
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    Ergonomics & Portability - 9/10
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    Functions & Performances - 9.5/10
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    Ease of use - 9/10
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    Atom & Flavor - 8.5/10
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