I tested both pods to see the full range of this device. I used 25 mg nic salt for the 0.7-ohm pod and good old 6 mg freebase liquid for the 0.4-ohm pod. I’m not gonna lie; it was a blast from the past. I only ever vape high nic pods these days, so it was nostalgic to chuck some clouds again.
The clouds on the 0.4-ohm pod weren’t award-winning but were denser and more voluminous than I’m used to. The flavor was pretty clean, too. I used one of my favorite liquids of all time (Zenith Orion) and it tasted exactly how I expected it to. It’s been almost a full week, and the flavor is still just as fresh.
I put in way more miles on the 0.7-ohm pod. I did notice a subtle muting of the flavor after nearly two weeks of constant testing, but it’s still going strong. I’ll probably get at least another week or so out of it. I should also note an improvement from an old VOOPOO Argus Air review that I did where I got a slight plastic taste—because that is not the case with these new VMATE pods.
I was a bit surprised at how fast I was running through liquid with this device. I normally refill my 2 mL Caliburn pods just about once or twice a day. With the VMATE E2, I’m filling twice a day. The VMATE pods have a 3 mL capacity, so I’m not sure where all that extra juice is going.
Other than that, no major complaints. No leaking, spitback, or gurgling to report. The pods are tinted but are easy to monitor. The mouthpiece can get a little too warm from chain vaping, especially with the 0.4-ohm option, but nothing crazy. I’m just giving you the full scoop.
I did notice something a bit strange, though. When you puff on the VMATE E2 with headphones on or even with earbuds in, you’ll hear a buzzing sound that sounds like an electrical ground loop. I’m guessing it is related to the GENE chipset—not very noticeable, yet still worth a mention.