Vaporesso Armour S 100W Starter Kit Review
Get ready everyone, because the Vaporesso Armour S 100W Starter Kit is yet another impressive release from a top, respected name in the vape hardware industry. One of several members of the Armour Series, the Armour S is a powerful box mod kit that has a more compact design than many other box mods available today, adding to its already impressive array of qualities. Not to mention, with a comprehensive defense against drops and scratches, the Vaporesso Armour S Starter Kit takes your vaping journey to new protected heights. Truly, a cutting-edge box kit designed for advanced DTL vapers.
Futuristic Design Elements and Outstanding Construction
Vaporesso Armour S 100W Starter Kit stands out from the crowd right away because of its unique aesthetic that borrows design elements from the future. With a modular-inspired design complete with angular details, it’s a visually compelling device. And, it even has a silicone chassis to give it a matte appearance, with high-shine metallic accents for contrast. The texturized chassis is appealing to the eyes – a clear benefit from an ergonomic standpoint, laying out a better comfortable and secure grip.
Always noted for their attention to detail, Vaporesso has produced a streamlined design in which the tank and mod share common design features, and this demonstrates just how much the company understands the multi-sensory needs of today’s vaping community.
The Armour S is encased in a full-body TPU material, providing superior protection and durability. Also is crafted from silicone and zinc-alloy, easily two of the most resilient materials in the world. Both are lightweight and are able to handle an occasional drop or fall, without any sustained damage to the internals or externals. This mod is also slimmer and more compact than your average box mod, due to the use of a single battery, which’s what we’re about to dive into next.
Incredible Power Capabilities and Loads of Adjustable Functions
Like we said, Vaporesso Armour S utilizes a single high-amp battery, designed for the 21700 battery (not included). However, this device comes with a special battery sleeve that allows you to use an 18650 battery (not included) instead, if you so desire. A hinged battery bay door at the tank’s base area allows you to remove your battery easily when it’s time to charge it using your external charging device. It can be unlocked with a single button, enhancing simplicity and stability. Alternatively, and more conveniently, you can use your USB-C charging cable to charge your battery without ever having to remove it from its bay, and this enables faster charging as well.
Armour S supplies a generous output range (5 to 100 watts), with the top of the range being ideal for cloud-chasers, while lower-range wattages can enable the perfect flavorful vaping experience. Basically, you can enjoy MTL (Mouth-To-Lung) or DTL (Direct-To-Lung) vapes that completely meets your vaping needs.
Vaporesso’s legendary AXON Chipset is in full force, offering a fantastic array of adjustable attributes that give users total control over how they want to encounter their fog production. With Wattage Mode, F(t) Mode, PUL (PULSE) Mode, ECO Mode, and TC (Temperature Control) Mode all at your disposal, you will be able to choose from all kinds of exciting ways to modify your vaping session to meet your needs. You can also activate the “SMART” mode in the settings. And unlike a lot of other box mods on the vaping marketplace, SMART Mode applies to all Watt modes. So:
- SETTINGS: Permits numerous adjustments to SMART Mode (ON/OFF), TCR Lock, Puff Counter, Color Theme, Brightness, etc.
- F(t): Rapidly oscillates the wattage to activate unique flavor notes.
- PUL (PULSE) Mode: Marginally slower swaying in wattage to activate distinct flavor notes.
- ECO Mode: Sustained wattage at mod setting.
- TC (Temperature Control) Mode: 3 Different TCs – TC-SS MODE: Control for Stainless Steel / TC-NI MODE: Control for Nickel / TC-TI MODE: Control for Titanium.
Of course, this is all easy to navigate with a nice-sized TFT color display screen, along with a uni-lock button that serves as both an ignition and lock function – simplifying the vaping experience, and navigation buttons. Plus, this display screen also shows crucial vaping stats in real-time, including Battery life, Wattage, Mode, and more!
Speaking of buttons, there are some shortcut key combinations you can do with your Armour S:
- Combo #1: Down + Fire Button (Hold): Enables/disables SMART Mode
- Combo #2: Down + Up (Hold): Locks Down and Up buttons
- Combo #3: Down + Up + Fire Button (Hold): Displays the chip version
- Combo #4: Up + Fire Button (Hold while in a TC Mode): Refines the wattage up to 80 watts
- Combo #5: Down + Fire Button (Hold while in TC Mode): Locks coil resistance
- Combo #6: Pressing the Fire Button 5x: Turns mod ON/OFF
- Combo #7: Pressing the Fire Button 3x: Menu option entry
Naturally, the mod is also equipped with a host of safety protocols, using pre-installed smart technology to enable a series of autodetection mechanisms to ensure that your device is safe, and that it’s always operating to its fullest potential no matter how you have it configured.
The Innovative iTank 2 and GTi Coils Provide a 50% Higher Vaporization Ratio and 50% Longer Coil Lifespan
Included is the equally respected 5mL Vaporesso iTank 2, which has a straightforward tubular design. It’s extremely easy to refill, thanks to an auto-open top-filling mechanism. This also gives it a more leakproof design, all while making it simple to refill when you’re on the road, as you don’t need to remove the tank to access the E-Juice well.
iTank 2 is made from high-grade Pyrex glass, and this allows for the best flavor and resilience to heat. A protective silicone cover is included, for even more durability. An adjustable airflow ring sits at the base of the tank, using a notch-based system to adjust the tightness of your pulls as your lips touch the 810 drip tip.
This tank is compatible with the GTi Mesh Coil Family (included is a 0.2Ω GTi Mesh Coil and 0.4Ω GTi Mesh Coil), which uses premium mesh material to enhance the surface heating area of each coil structure, so that you can get more flavor, bigger clouds, and smoother draws each time you go in for a draw. To get a bit more specific here, the unique Morph-Mesh structure and fluffier COREX cotton in those GTi coils is what can guarantee longevity, balanced heating, and higher E-Liquid delivery.
Features & Specs:
- AXON Chip
- Dimensions: 154.8mm × 41.9mm × 36mm (with tank) / 144.8mm × 41.9mm × 36mm (without tank)
- Weight: 6.02oz. (171(g))
- Adjustable Output Power: 5W-100W
- Voltage: 4.2V (although anything past that is currently unknown)
- Discharge power ≥ 25A
- Resistance Wires: Nickel, Stainless Steel, Titanium
- Resistance Range: 0.03Ω-5Ω
- Charging Voltage/Speed: DC 5V/2A, Type-C
- Battery Capacity: A Single 21700 or 18650 Battery (both not included)
- Versatile Power Modes: WATTAGE Mode / F(t) Mode / PUL (PULSE) Mode / ECO Mode/ TC (Temperature Control) Mode – TC-SS;TC-NI;TC-TI / SMART Mode (can be activated in the settings)
- Connection: Intuitive Firing Button with Two Adjustment Buttons
- Display Size: 0.96″ TFT Screen
- Protections: Over-Discharge / Over-Voltage / Short-Circuit / Reverse Polarity
- Chassis Material: Crafted by TPU material as well as Zinc-Alloy and silicone
- Tank Type: iTank 2
- Tank Compatibility: Vaporesso Armour S, Vaporesso Armour Max, and Vaporesso GEN 80S
- Tank Diameter: 59.8mm × 25.5mm
- Tank Weight: 64(g)
- Tank Capacity: 5mL (8mL bubble glass)
- Tank Material: Stainless Steel & Pyrex Glass
- Tank Filling System: Press Auto-Open Top-Fill
- Tank Airflow: Bottom Adjustable Dual Airflow Slots/Control Ring
- Tank Connection: 510 Screw Thread
- Coil Series: GTi Mesh Coil Family
- Coil Compatibility: Vaporesso iTank and iTank 2
- Coil Material: Stainless Steel
- Coil Design: Morph-Mesh and COREX Cotton
- Coil Rating: GTi 0.15Ω MESH Coil (75W-90W but best at 85W) / GTi 0.2Ω MESH Coil (60W-75W but best at 65W) / GTi 0.4Ω MESH Coil (50W-60W but best at 55W) / GTi 0.5Ω MESH Coil (30W-40W but best at 35W)
- Coil Installation: Press-Fit
- Coil Airflow: Dual Slotted Bottom Airflow with Stepless Control
- Armoured Protection – Robust Heavy-Duty Design
- Uni-Lock Secure Your Power
- COREX to Boost Taste
- Intuitive UI Interface
- Duo Compatibility, Duo Energy
- Effortless and Reliable Access – Side Magnetic Battery Cover (hinged battery door)
- Immaculate DTL and even MTL Vapes
- Can Handle Freebase and Nicotine Salts (depending upon the coil and wattage setting)
- Accurate Flavor, Lasting 50% Longer
- Liquid Self-cleaning System
- Elegant and Modern Design
- Ergonomic and Easy to Grip
- 810 Drip Tip
- 5 Available Colors: Black | Green | Orange | Silver | Yellow
Package Contents Include:
- 1× VAPORESSO ARMOUR S MOD
- 1× VAPORESSO iTANK 2
- 1× GTi 0.2 ohm MESH Coil (Pre-installed)
- 1× GTi 0.4 ohm MESH Coil (In-box)
- 1× Extra Glass Tube
- 1× Tank Protective Cover (Pre-installed)
- 2× O-rings
- 1× Refilling Silicone Plug
- 1× 18650 Sleeve (Inside the MOD)
- 1× Type-C Cable
- 1× User Manual & Warranty Card
- 1× Safety Manual
- 1× Reminder Card
Advanced User Item. Use at Your Own Risk!