Vaporesso ARMOUR OCTA 220W Starter Kit Review
The Vaporesso ARMOUR OCTA 220W Starter Kit pairs a tough dual 18650 box mod with the 6ml iTank T. It is built for direct-to-lung (DTL) vaping. The two 18650 batteries are sold separately. See more from Vaporesso or compare other box mod kits.
ARMOUR OCTA Highlights
Built for Water, Dust and Drops
The mod is rated IP68 and IP69K. It can sit under 1 meter of water for 30 minutes and take 100-bar jets of hot water. It also passed a MIL-STD-810H drop test from 1.2 meters. These ratings cover the mod only, not the tank.
Dual 18650 Power with Battery Guard
Two 18650 batteries give you up to 220W. Battery Guard cuts the power if the two cells drift more than 0.9V apart. That can happen when you mix old and new batteries.
Power Modes and a Lock Switch
The AXON 3.0 chip has Eco, Pulse and Boost modes, plus temperature control. Its SMART mode sets a wattage for the coil you fit. A side switch locks the fire button.
iTank T with GTi Coils
The 6ml iTank T fills from the top with a sliding cap, and its airflow is on top. It fits every GTi coil, and a TPU cover helps guard the tank.
ARMOUR OCTA Specs
Mod
- Power: 5W to 220W
- Chipset: AXON 3.0
- Modes: Eco, Pulse and Boost power, temperature control (SS, Ni, Ti), SMART
- Display: 0.96″ color TFT
- Connection: 510 thread, tanks up to 24mm wide
- Locks: side lock switch
Battery and Charging
- Batteries: two 18650 (not included)
- Charging: USB-C, 5V/2.5A
- Safety: Battery Guard, OverTime 2.0, charging stops above 75°C
Protection
- Water and dust: IP68 and IP69K (mod only)
- Drop test: MIL-STD-810H, 1.2m at 26 angles
Tank
- Tank: iTank T (Dual Mesh version)
- Capacity: 6ml
- Fill: sliding top fill
- Airflow: adjustable top airflow
- Drip tip: 810
- Coils: Vaporesso GTi
Size and Weight
- Size (with tank): 146.3 × 55 × 30.8mm
- Weight (with tank): 362g
GTi Coils and Wattage
The iTank T on the ARMOUR OCTA takes every Vaporesso GTi coil, but GTX coils do not fit. Start at the low end of a coil’s range. We carry Vaporesso GTi coils for the ARMOUR OCTA in packs of 5. Our coil compatibility guide shows which Vaporesso coils fit each kit.
| Coil | Wattage | Best | In the 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 | Yes, installed |
| GTi 0.2Ω Mesh | 60–75W | 65W | No |
| GTi 0.4Ω Dual Mesh | 50–60W | 55W | Yes |
| GTi 0.4Ω Mesh | 50–60W | 55W | No |
| GTi 0.5Ω Mesh | 30–40W | 35W | No |
Batteries
The ARMOUR OCTA needs a matched pair of high-drain 18650s from a known brand. Charge, use and replace them together. Don’t charge them overnight, and carry spares in a case. The FDA has more battery safety tips.
How to Set Up the ARMOUR OCTA
- Add the batteries: fit two charged, matched 18650s the way the manual shows.
- Fill and prime: slide the top cap open, fill the tank with high-VG juice, and let the coil soak for a few minutes.
- Set the power: start low in your coil’s range, such as 60W for the 0.2Ω coil. Then go up slowly.
- Lock it: flip the side switch before the mod goes in a pocket or bag.
Who the ARMOUR OCTA Is For
The Vaporesso ARMOUR OCTA suits DTL vapers who want a high-power kit that can take knocks. It isn’t made for mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping, so try our pod kits for a tighter draw. Want 21700 batteries? See the Armour MAX. Want a built-in battery? The ARMOUR ULTRA has one.
Good to know: the screen text is small, and SMART mode can misread a coil. Check the wattage it sets before you vape.
What’s in the ARMOUR OCTA Box
- ARMOUR OCTA mod
- iTank T, 6ml (Dual Mesh version)
- GTi 0.2Ω Dual Mesh coil (installed)
- GTi 0.4Ω Dual Mesh coil
- USB-C cable
- Refilling silicone plug
- 2 O-rings
- Spare glass tube
- Spare tank protector
- User manual, warranty card and safety manual
Not in the box: the two 18650 batteries.






