Smok SOLUS G-BOX POD kit

The range of POD-systems and sub-mods on the vape market today is able to surprise even the most skeptical person. Among it you can find both absolutely simple and to some extent unassuming devices, and bright functional – the vaper has only to stop his choice on this or that device. Therefore it is not surprising that manufacturers are constantly working to gain the trust of buyers, and someone tries to present an original design, and someone interesting functionality. And Smok is no exception in this “arms race” – it regularly presents new POD systems that attract customers. Deciding once again to surprise fans of delicious and fragrant vapor, the company presented Smok SOLUS G-BOX POD kit – a POD-system simple, but no less interesting.

General information

Smok SOLUS G-BOX POD kit is a compact POD system, equipped with a medium capacity battery, designed for the use of removable cartridges with built-in vaporizers of Solus series. The device is made according to all vape-market trends – almost square neat box with rounded edges and corners, and the body is made of translucent plastic, so you can see the “stuffing” of the device. POD-system looks quite original, but in its functionality it is as simple as possible – it is activated when you draw, and the power is set automatically depending on the vaporizer resistance and battery charge level. The device is compatible with the cartridges series Solus and Solus 2, so there is no problem with consumables. You can buy Smok SOLUS POD kit in seven original colors, and each of them has its own decor.

The package

Smok Company quite rarely deviates from the standard equipment of its devices, and the new POD-system was no exception, so in the box you can find:

– SOLUS G-Box Battery;

– Solus Meshed POD 0.9 ohm cartridge;

– Lanyard;

– USB Type-C cable;

– User’s Manual.

SOLUS G-Box Battery

Smok Company is in the list of vape market leaders for many years, with enviable regularity releasing new devices of very different types. With the growth in popularity of POD-systems the company began to release more and more devices of such format, and each of the presented devices is worthy of attention because the developers are doing everything to vapers were satisfied with Smok products. Deciding to continue the already known to users Solus series, the company presented a new POD-system – Smok SOLUS G-BOX POD kit.

At the moment, every vape manufacturer has one (or more) POD-system in the form of a square, and Smok could not stay away. Smok SOLUS G-BOX POD kit is made in this form factor – a neat almost square with rounded edges and corners. For the convenience of carrying the device is equipped with a small loop for a lanyard. It is interesting that the device is made of translucent plastic, under which you can see the “guts” of the device. One side of the device is decorated with the name, and the other side has an original drawing in a futuristic style. The size of the device is quite modest – 74.9 * 46.4 * 16.6 mm, and the weight is small – only 47 grams.

The POD system is powered by the built-in 700 mAh battery, which will be quite enough for a couple of days of autonomous operation. The battery is charged using the USB Type-C connector located on the bottom end of the device with 0.77A current, so the full charging time will take just over an hour.

The Smok SOLUS G-BOX POD kit has a single control button, but it is not responsible for activation, which is done only by puffing. The purpose of the button is to turn on / off the device, as well as changing the backlight mode, which is quite bright and varied. The battery level is monitored by LEDs located under the side panel.

Solus Meshed POD Cartridge

Almost every manufacturer nowadays tries to produce unified cartridges that can be used on different devices, and Smok also repeatedly offered such solutions. Smok SOLUS G-BOX POD kit is designed to install replacement cartridges with built-in vaporizers of Solus and Solus 2 series, made on the grid and have the same resistance of 0.9 Ohm, but different volume – 2.5 and 3 ml.

The POD system has a blowing adjustment, and by today’s popular standard. To change the MTL puff to RDL you need to remove the cartridge from the battery pack, rotate it 180 degrees and install it in place.

To refill the cartridge you have to take it out of the battery pack, open the silicone cap on the side and pour 3 or 2.5 ml of liquid. It is recommended to use liquids with high nicotine content with a PG/VG ratio of 50/50.

Conclusions and impressions

To say that Smok SOLUS G-BOX POD kit cardinally differs from its predecessors or similar devices from competitors, it is impossible, because it is, above all, a simple and unpretentious POD-system. But there are no special claims to this device – an ordinary device with good autonomy, easy to use and maintain, which will suit many vapers.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

– Compact size;

– Low weight;

– The original design;

– LED backlight;

– High capacity battery;

– Activation when you draw;

– Compatible with Solus cartridges;

– Adjustable blowing.

Disadvantages

– Weak charging current;