No one will argue that the recent release of Drag 2 from Voopoo not only pleased vapers with the fact that they got an interesting, though controversial device, but also manufacturers. Many manufacturers didn’t have a device in their arsenal that could compete with the second Drag, but that wasn’t for long. Those vapers, who follow the novelties, have seen more than once how the mastodons began to mass produce devices similar in appearance and parameters to Drag. Now the turn has come and Eleaf company, which presented its variant of the starter kit with the box-mod decorated with resin – iStick Mix. If this kit had been released four months ago, it would have made a real furor, but now it will inevitably be compared to the product of Voopoo. It is worth saying that the iStick Mix by Eleaf is a very interesting and worthy kit, which is sure to find its fans among both beginners and experienced vapers.

General Info

The iStick Mix by Eleaf is a starter kit consisting of an iStick Mix box mod rated up to 160 watts with Avatar chipset and a new ELLO POP atomizer that works on interchangeable vaporizers. The box mod used in this starter kit can safely be classified as a stable middle class mod that will suit most vapers. The mod is equipped with a proven board and is able to work in all standard modes. canadian vape shop edmonton The atomizer is more modern than the ones used before, so it looks very logically on the mod. Using HW series interchangeable vaporizers on the grid will allow you to get a great flavor and bulk. The manufacturer offers this starter kit in original colors, for which they even came up with their own names – Seabed Snaker,” Hell Witch,” Glary Knight,” Wind Ninja,” Skyline Numen, although in fact they are variations of resin.

Kit

As in most starter kits of this class, the iStick Mix by Eleaf has quite a standard package, but it is enough for the vaper not to experience any difficulties in the process of operation. That’s why the vaper will get:

Box mod iStick Mix;

ELLO POP atomizer with 6.5 ml pre-installed glass and HW-M2 0.2ohm vaporizer;

Spare 6.5 ml glass;

Replacement vaporizer HW-N2 0.2ohm;

QC3.0 USB charge cable and firmware updates;

O-ring set;

Two user manuals.

Box mod iStick Mix

As mentioned above, involuntarily looking at the iStick Mix box mod comes to mind Drag 2, because they are too similar. But, nevertheless, Eleaf’s creation definitely attracts attention in terms of design. Naturally, own names for the side panels of resin is an interesting marketing ploy, which can quite successfully affect the sales of this device.

If we talk about ergonomics, there are no special claims or questions about it, it is a win-win version of a rectangular box mod with slightly rounded corners. The body is made of zinc alloy, and the side panels are already familiar resin with a unique pattern. The dimensions of the box mod are such that you can install atomizers up to 27 mm in diameter without much difficulty.

Under one of the side panels, held by magnets, there is a battery compartment for two 18650 batteries. One of the features of the Sitisk Mix is the ability to charge via USB Type-C connector with 2.5A current, which allows (as the manufacturer claims) to charge the battery in an hour and a half.

It is also worth noting the balanced charging, which evenly charges batteries with different levels of charge; it charges first the more discharged one to the level of the less discharged one, and then charges both at the same time.

Eleaf did not invent something new about the board, so the iStick Mix has the Avatar chipset, which is familiar to many people, and for which there have not been any complaints about the operation for a long time. The maximum power of the device is 160 watts, which is quite enough for most vapers. The board is able to raise resistance from 0.05 ohms, which is expected because today this is the standard. Box mod is able to work in the standard modes varivatte, thermal control, bypass. The display is small, but quite informative, displaying a minimum of information about the state of the device.

ELLO POP atomizer

ELLO atomizer has been used by Eleaf in their starter kits many times before, but in this one the manufacturer used ELLO POP updated version. To say that it differs drastically from the previous version is difficult, because one of the glasses is modified (it has rubber bands for protection) and the design is slightly changed.

The atomizer works on quite interesting vaporizers of HW M2 and N2 series, which work on the mesh, and they use mesh with different cells. It is worth to say that such vaporizers will please vapers with their flavor delivery and the bulk of the mesh gives it away.

To refill the atomizer you need to slightly lift the top cap and slide it straight, which will open a large enough opening for filling the liquid. A separate plus is the volume of 6.5 ml, which cannot fail to please.

Conclusions and impressions

Some vapers, seeing the iStick Mix by Eleaf, will say that it is 100% plagiarism. And partly they will be right, because many technical points are similar to the developments of other manufacturers, but at the same time the starter kit turned out quite decent. Naturally, there are a lot of questions and claims to it, but the vaper who decides to buy it will get a reliable and productive device.

Advantages and disadvantages

Disadvantages

The battery cover is loose;

The battery life is considerably shortened by continuous charging with 2.5 A USB.

Advantages

The original colors of the side panels;

Fast charging;

USB Type-C;

Easy setup and operation;

Great flavor and scent.