Vaping Daily Reveiw | VAPORESSO TRANSFORMER 200W KIT
In vape industry, two years is quite a long time to continually iterate upon, and subtly raise the bar of one’s own setting, but Vaporesso has managed to do just that, and is now celebrating its OMINIBOARD2.6 technology and wizardry Transformer-themed with the Transformer kit – a new release that pays homage to the brand’s earliest design, Vaporesso Revenger kit. [caption id="attachment_8965" align="aligncenter" width="600"]Vaporesso Transfomer_with_nrg tank Vaporesso Transformer[/caption] Last time we checked in with such transformer-inspired mods, it was to come away with some firsthand impressions of the SnowWolf Vfeng – a robotic mashup of sorts that married the intricate engravings from a wide range of outer space, science-fiction and comic book design details to the extensive use of blasting neon lighting once that gives 1980s sci-fi horror look. Did it work? Depends on who you ask. To be fair, it was about as far a departure as we’ve seen from the modern mixed futuristic box mod that we’ve come to know and love Vaporesso for. Thankfully, the new Vaporesso Transformer kit is very much a return to fulfill Vaporesso’s box mod line up – striking in its geometric angularity and symmetry, while make no secret of their passion in retro art deco flourishes, just so there’s no mistaking the fact that the metallic contour still maintains the foundational bumblebee inspiration here. [caption id="attachment_9001" align="aligncenter" width="600"]Vaporesso-Transfomer-with_nrg_10 Vaporesso Transformer Retail Price[/caption]

Parameter and Features

Transformer Mod Size: 53mm x 89mm x 31mm Thread Type: 510 thread Output Mode: VW(H/N/S)/CCW/CCT/VT(Ni/Ti/SS)/TCR(M1/M2)/BYPASS Output Wattage: 5-200W Temperature Range: 100-315°C/200-600°F Resistance Range: 0.05-1.5ohm for TC mode/ 0.1-3.4ohm for VW mode Color: Red Blue / Iron Grey / Yellow / Silver NRG Mini Tank Capacity: 5ml/2ml Size: 26.5mm x 56mm x 47mm (2ml TPD Edition) Material: Stainless Steel + Pyrex Glass Thread Type: 510 thread

Design

The Vaporesso Transformer measures 53mm by 89mm by 31mm – about the same as the Revenger family members, but a little bit taller. The Vaporesso Transformer is a little bit heavier than the Vaporesso Revenger Go or Vaporesso Revenger X, but still reasonable at 68g. It comes in 4 colors: Red Blue, Iron Grey, Yellow and Silver. Vaporesso promises "a more comfortable hold and a secure grip" and those come from the matte metal frame ending in two thoughtful chamfers. This is a clever way to balance on otherwise slippery body and it works like a “metallic helmet” charm for the Vaporesso Transformer. [caption id="attachment_8973" align="aligncenter" width="600"]vaporesso transformer ave40 review1 Vaporesso Transformer Retail Price[/caption] Some might say that e-cig products like Vaporesso Transformer are aiming at aging Generation Y or new born Millennials who are either finally making disposable income or have some extra money to spend and want some products that comment on the things that inspire them as they grow up and carry their strong personal preference. Also, the LE version of this mod features lightings that are fully customizable for different color combinations. But if you if you think the LED effect is too gimmicky, you can also turn the logo’s light off in the software settings, though this makes it only marginally less ostentatious. It might be silly to see Transformer, Zombie, Airship, Batman or other comic book and movie characters on an e-cig device... but is it any sillier in concept than box mods that inspired by someone's mobile racing, flying, or cowboy fantasies? [caption id="attachment_8977" align="aligncenter" width="600"]vaporesso transformer ave40 review4 Vaporesso Transformer Retail Price[/caption]

Functionality & Performance

From a functionality and performance perspective, this is one solid device to beat. It could be one of the modest investment the end of 2017 that can get you a fantastic “do anything” box mod for at least several more years. At $98 on Ave40 vape shop, this 200W Vaporesso Transformer provides a host of practical features that are worth the extra coin, like the upgraded user interface, the high-end 0.96” OLED screen,the excellent via the latest OMINIBOARD 2.6 chipset for Cloudage performance and of course the Vaporesso’s flagship, NRG tank. [caption id="attachment_8997" align="aligncenter" width="600"]Transfomer_with_nrg_06 Vaporesso Transformer Retail Price[/caption] The Vaporesso Transformer is powered by dual 18650 batteries. It supports Quick Charge 2.5A and equalizing charging system. The mod is bundled with a compatible charger that fills 60% of a depleted battery in half an hour, and full charge in an hour and a half. OMINIBOARD 2.6 features a few power saving modes that are enabled by default, so you may notice how the mod often intervenes by locking the fire button and shut down the LED lightings for you. If that causes issues, you can adjust or exempt specific operation from this behavior. [caption id="attachment_8985" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Vaporesso Transformer Mod Case[/caption] On the front of the Transformer fuselage, where the 0.96″ OLED screen is stowed – a particularly “neat and polite” interface that cleanly integrates the functional complication without disrupting the rest of the device’s nü-retro aesthetic. Lights are sufficient bright, color contrast is good and the font is quite sharp, made for easier reading. Generally, you will be able to see what's happening on the screen hassle-free and don’t have to put up with some washed out colors. The Vaporesso Transformer gets an inclusive display, like battery power, mode, power output, resistance, real-time output voltage, and temperature parameters in TC mode. Its function manual is very simple to operate. [caption id="attachment_8981" align="aligncenter" width="600"]vaporesso transformer ave40 review5 Vaporesso Transformer Retail Price[/caption] OMINI BOARD 2.6 will be building on-device user behavior model to get a 34% performance improvement compared to the previous version. Maximum power output like 200W may not have the same theoretical Cloudage performance as those 300s Watts competitors, but Vaporesso Transformer is capable of handling most of demanding high-spec set up under different modes precisely, hassle-free. It supports output modes such as VW(H/N/S), CCW, CCT, VT, TCR (M1, M2), RTC, BYPASS, etc. The full temperature control includes coil buildings of Ni200 nickel, titanium and stainless-steel materials. [caption id="attachment_8989" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Vaporesso Transformer Retail Price[/caption] Vaporesso NRG mini tank pioneers a very unique GT cores system. A variety of interchangeable GT cores, specially designed to fit into the NRG tank series, comes in traditional cotton and significant CCELL Ceramic in different resistances, from GT2 all the way up to GT8. Also, the EUC replacements inside were sold in economically in 10-packs on ave40 (most of today’s replacement sets are 5-packs). [caption id="attachment_8993" align="aligncenter" width="600"]vaporesso transformer ave40 review9 Vaporesso Transformer Retail Price[/caption] The 23mm build deck offers a decent room for a wide range of coil structures and much more complex configurations. Also, this tank comes with a 5ml juice capacity, not very big, but for a daily hit, it is enough already. The Sliding top fill is kind of go-to filling method nowadays, but the replaceable silicon filling part is quite welcome. It is easy to detach, to clean, or just replace a new one, very thoughtful. Vapers can access the tank reservoir with maximum convenience with no need to unscrew any parts to refill.