Review of Joyetech eGo Pod AST Version Kit

For many vapers who started vaping five or six years ago, the current situation on the vaping market is a little bit unclear how it happened that” vapers, from which many started, have been revived again, but in a slightly modified version of POD-systems. The popularity and demand for POD-systems is explained quite simply after the emergence of liquids based on salt nicotine there was a need for low-power devices that do not give a lot of vapor, but good pass taste. In the range of Joyetech you can find a lot of POD-systems, among which you can find a few evolved itkuGo Pod Kit. After the company began to use austenitic stainless steel on a mass scale, it was decided to upgrade such a device, so the light saw Joyetech eGo Pod AST Version Kit.

General information

Joyetech eGo Pod AST Version Kit is a compact POD-system equipped with a medium battery capacity, running Avatar IC 1.0 chip and designed for installation of removable cartridges with built-in vaporizer. The device looks quite traditional small vape-pen, reminiscent of a disposable e-cigarette, rather than a pipe mod, because the device is small in size. Due to the powerful enough for this size battery and the Avatar IC 1.0 chip you can get a good autonomy. The removable cartridges use a built-in vaporizer on the stainless AST-steel mesh, a feature which is durable. Buy Joyetech eGo Pod AST Version Kit is available in four colors Metal Black, Fuchsia Pink, Sapphire Blue, Jungle Green.

Kit

This device can be considered a fairly simple POD-system, so it is equipped pretty simply and without any frills:

The eGo Pod Battery Pack;

The eGo Pod AST Cartridge;

Micro-USB cable;

Warranty card;

User’s Manual.

eGo Pod Battery Box

If you look at the range of devices offered by the famous Chinese company Joyetech, you can find a variety of devices, among which the vaper will surely be able to pick up exactly what he needs. Not so long ago the company released the Joyetech eGo Pod Kit, a compact POD-system that is both practical and somewhat reminiscent of the vapers with which they began. After the developers of the company began to massively use austenitic stainless steel (AST) as the basic material for the heating elements, the question of improving such a device, so the light saw Joyetech eGo Pod AST Version Kit.

This device looks quite simple and without any extravagances traditional vape-pen of small size. The dimensions of the device are quite modest 103*19 mm, so it will fit in your pocket without much trouble. Designers of the company, not being able to make cardinal changes in the form factor of Joyetech eGo Pod AST Version Kit, decided to play with colors at least a little, as a result POD-system looks original and stylish.

Joyetech eGo Pod AST Version Kit is powered by a built-in 1000 mAh battery that will be enough for autonomous work within two to three days (the time depends on the intensity of vaping and the strength of the liquid used). Charging is done by Micro-USB connector located on the side of the device, 0.75A current, so the full charging time will be about an hour and a half.

An important feature of the Joyetech eGo Pod AST Version Kit is that it is controlled by the Avatar IC 1.0 chip, the presence of which allows the vaper to get a stable voltage of 3.7 volts, regardless of the battery level. Activation of the device is done with a puff. On the surface of the device there is a small LED that changes its color depending on the battery level.

eGo Pod AST Cartridge

Of course, the main feature of this device is the eGo Pod AST Cartridge, held in the battery pack with fairly strong magnets. The mouthpiece is plastic, round and not removable.

The eGo Pod AST Cartridge uses a mesh made of austenitic stainless steel as a 1 ohm resistance heating element. If the manufacturer is to be believed, this heating element is designed to last much longer than traditional steel or nichrome. Adjustment of blowing is not provided.

To refill the cartridge you need to take it out of the battery box, open the small silicone cap on the side and pour 2 ml of liquid.

Conclusions and impressions

Despite the simplicity, Joyetech eGo Pod AST Version Kit is quite an interesting and practical device that will please you with its autonomy. An important plus of the device is that it uses AST-steel vaporizer, so you won’t need to buy new cartridges for replacement very often.

Advantages and disadvantages

Disadvantages

Weak charging current;

Old-style connector;

You have to remove the cartridge from the battery pack to refill.

Advantages

Compact size;

Low weight;

Low price;

High capacity battery;

Reliable chipset;

Activation by tightening;