Vaporesso Armour MAX 220W Starter Kit Review
The Vaporesso Armour MAX 220W Starter Kit pairs a TPU-armored box mod for two 21700 or 18650 batteries with the 8ml iTank 2 or the 6ml iTank T, depending on the option. It is built for direct-to-lung (DTL) vaping on GTi mesh coils. See more from Vaporesso or compare other box mod kits.
Armour MAX Highlights
Up to 220W on Two Batteries
The Vaporesso Armour MAX runs on two 21700 batteries, or two 18650s in the sleeves that come inside the mod. The batteries are sold separately.
Two Ways to Lock
Slide the fire button up to lock it. To lock every button, hold the up and down buttons together.
TPU Armor
Vaporesso covers the mod in TPU to guard against drops and scratches. The tank comes with a protector fitted.
iTank 2 or iTank T
Options marked (iTank T) come with the 6ml iTank T, which has top airflow and a top that slides open. The others come with the 8ml iTank 2, whose top cap opens at the press of a button. Both take GTi coils.
Armour MAX Specs
Mod
- Power: 5W to 220W
- Chipset: AXON
- Modes: F(t), Pulse and Eco power modes, temperature control (SS, Ni, Ti)
- Display: 0.96″ TFT
- Locks: fire-button slide lock; hold up and down to lock all buttons
Battery and Charging
- Batteries: two 21700s or 18650s, not included (18650 sleeves inside the mod)
- Charging: USB-C, 5V/2A
Tank
- Tank: iTank 2 (8ml) or iTank T (6ml), by option
- Fill: iTank 2: press the button and the top cap opens; iTank T: slide the top open
- Airflow: iTank 2: adjustable bottom airflow; iTank T: adjustable top airflow
- Coils: Vaporesso GTi
Size
- iTank 2 version: 157 × 56.5 × 34mm
- iTank T version: 155.6 × 56.5 × 34mm
GTi Coils and Wattage
Both tanks for the Vaporesso Armour MAX take every Vaporesso GTi coil, but GTX coils don’t fit.
| Coil | Wattage | Best | In the Armour MAX box |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTi 0.15Ω Dual Mesh | 75–90W | 85W | No |
| GTi 0.15Ω Mesh | 75–90W | 85W | No |
| GTi 0.2Ω Dual Mesh | 60–75W | 65W | No |
| GTi 0.2Ω Mesh | 60–75W | 65W | Yes, installed |
| GTi 0.4Ω Dual Mesh | 50–60W | 55W | No |
| GTi 0.4Ω Mesh | 50–60W | 55W | Yes |
| GTi 0.5Ω Mesh | 30–40W | 35W | No |
On the Armour MAX, start at the low end of a coil’s range. We carry Vaporesso GTi coils in packs of 5.
Batteries
The Armour MAX needs a matched pair of high-drain 21700s, or two 18650s in the sleeves that come inside the mod. Batteries aren’t included, so use a pair from a known brand, and charge, use and replace them together. We carry IMREN 21700 batteries in packs of 2. Don’t charge batteries overnight, and carry spares in a case. The FDA has more battery safety tips.
How to Set Up the Armour MAX
- Add batteries: press the button to open the battery door and put in two charged 21700s, or two 18650s in the sleeves.
- Fill and prime: open the tank (press the button on the iTank 2, or slide the iTank T’s top open), fill it and let the coil soak for a few minutes.
- Turn it on: press the fire button five times. Three quick presses open the menu.
- Set the power: start low in your coil’s range, such as 60W for the 0.2Ω coil. Then go up slowly.
- Lock it: slide the fire button up before the Armour MAX goes in a pocket or bag.
Who the Armour MAX Is For
The Vaporesso Armour MAX suits DTL vapers who want up to 220W from two batteries in a tough, TPU-armored kit. It isn’t made for mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping, so try our pod kits for a tighter draw. Want a smaller kit on one battery? See the Armour S. For a 220W mod rated IP68 for water and dust, see the ARMOUR OCTA.
Good to know: the batteries aren’t included, and the options marked (iTank T) come with a different tank from the others.
What’s in the Armour MAX Box
- Armour MAX mod, with the 18650 sleeves inside
- iTank 2 (8ml) or iTank T (6ml), by option, with its protector fitted
- GTi 0.2Ω mesh coil (installed)
- GTi 0.4Ω mesh coil
- Spare glass tube
- USB-C cable
- 2 O-rings and a refilling silicone plug
- User manual, warranty card, safety manual and reminder card












