Innokin Endura V Review: Simplicity + Performance For a Bargain Price
Fresh off of our recent review of the Innokin Klypse Pro, we’ve now got the Innokin Endura V in for review, which is the latest vape pod system to roll off of the incredibly proficient Innokin production line!
A legendary name within the vaping industry, Innokin have become one of the most recognisable brand names around.
They have amassed a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise that they use to great effect when designing innovative vaping kits that appeal to all types of vapers, from beginners right through to grizzled vaping veterans.
Innokin’s Endura range is a fast favourite amongst vapers, famed for the accessibility and
performance of these easy-to-use vaping kits. The Endura V joins established stablemates such as the Endura T18, T18-II, Apex and the T22.
That’s not all Innokin are renowned for though, and we’ve recently reviewed some of their excellent new releases like the Zyon and Z Pod Nano.
What Can We Expect From The Innokin Endura V?
Innokin Endura devices are designed to be easy to use vaping kits that can appeal to anyone, and the Innokin Endura V is no different.
This has been designed so that anyone can pick one of these up and enjoy a great vape straight out of the box!
‘Make Vaping Easy’ is the tagline that Innokin have applied to the Endura V so simplicity is the key here- there’s no buttons on the device, you can simply fill up a pod, adjust the airflow and vape away.
It’s an affordable starter kit, that aims to provide a satisfying mouth to lung vape right out of the box.
Not sure what mouth to lung means? Then check out our guide to vaping styles!
You’ve got compatibility with three different types of Innokin’s VCAP pod range, and these are pods that have a 2ml capacity, are filled from the top and are available in resistances of 0.6ohm, 0.8ohm and 1.2ohm.
You can enjoy leak-proof filling with these pods!
VCAP pods are known for delivering incredible flavour performance, and Innokin have tinkered with these to maximise flavour delivery and improved wicking speed.
A long-lasting 1200mAh battery is built into the device which is recharged via USB-C, and the device is capable of a maximum output of 21 watts.
As there aren’t any buttons, the chip inside the device automatically determines the best power output depending on the resistance of the coil and the remaining battery life.
A 3 level battery indicator allows you to check battery life at a glance.
If you like to customise the draw of your vape, you can adjust the airflow with the convenient airflow adjustment slider, allowing you to tighten it up or make it looser as you please.
Finally, the Innokin Endura V is available in a range of six stunning colours allowing you to pick one that suits your vibe!
Kit Contents
·Innokin Endura V device
·2ml 0.6ohm VCAP pod
·User Manual
Specifications
·110.5mm x 25.9mm x 15.8mm dimensions (with pod)
·PCTG construction
·Adjustable airflow
·For mouth to lung vaping
·Beginner friendly kit
·Inhale activated auto-draw system
·Compatible with Innokin VCAP pods
·2ml capacity
·Leak-free top filling system
·1200mAh built in battery
·3 day battery life
·DC5V/1A USB-C charging
·LED battery life indicator
·21W maximum power output
·Smart mode
·6 different colours available
·5 built in safety protections
Design and Build Quality
Constructed from PCTG, the Endura V measures in at 110.5mm x 25.9mm x 15.8mm (including the pod!) making it a palm friendly pod system…unless you’ve got tiny hands!
It is fairly lightweight as well, nothing heavy about it at all.
Six simple and straightforward colour designs are available, with Grey, Blue, White, Black, Purple and Red options.
One aspect that I noticed was that there’s a bit of a sparkly design to these, which really becomes apparent in direct sunlight!
It’s a nice little touch and more of a subtle sparkle rather than anything too dazzling.
Looks wise, I’m impressed, I like the sleekness and the simplicity of this kit!
There’s no buttons and no screen here, so on the front of the device you have the ‘Endura V’ logo and an LED battery life indicator.
On one side of the device is the airflow control slider, and on the opposite side is the USB-C charging port.
At the rear is the Innokin logo.
A magnetic connection holds your VCAP pod in place, and it makes a solid and snug connection with minimal wobble.
No danger of the pod accidentally falling out with this device!
VCAP Pods
VCAP pods feature a clear viewing window, however when the pod is in the device you can only see about half of the e-liquid capacity.
These have a TPD-friendly 2ml capacity, feature a built in coil, and have a top filling system which we will cover in more detail below.
How to Fill the Innokin V Pods
Innokin use a top filling system with the VCAP pods, which means that you don’t even need to remove the pod to fill it up!
Simply:
·Snap the black mouthpiece off on top to reveal the circular orange filling port
·Pop your bottle nozzle in and fill away.
If you are filling a fresh pod for the first time, let e-liquid sit in it for five minutes to allow the cotton wick to properly absorb the liquid and reduce the chance of nasty burnt hits.
Now, it does say that these pods are leak-proof, and this is true, but only if you don’t overfill them!
As soon as the e-liquid nears the top of the pod then stop filling, otherwise it will squirt back out of the hole opposite the filling port!
Quick Start
This has been designed to be as beginner friendly as possible, so you really can just fill a pod up and vape one of these straight out of the box!
That’s right, there’s no buttons, just a simple auto draw system. When you want to take a puff on the device, just draw on the mouthpiece of the pod.
Airflow
You can adjust the airflow to loosen or tighten it up depending on your own preferences, the airflow adjustment slider is located at the side of the Endura V and it features smooth travel, simply slide your finger (or thumb) up or down to make adjustments.
No load/High resistance, short circuit, low battery, overheat and auto-shut off protections are built into the device for your safety.
Charging
Located on the front of the device is the 3-level battery indicator, which allows you to check the battery life at a glance.
·Green means you have above 30% battery left
·Yellow is 10-30%
·Red is below 10%.
So, when it hits red, it’s time for a charge!
To recharge the Innokin Endura V, you need to locate the USB-C charging port at the side of the device and plug a suitable USB-C cable in- you don’t get one supplied with the kit.
Once done, the 1200mAh battery will charge at a rate of 1A, which isn’t the quickest around! You can expect to wait around an hour for the device to fully charge.
What I would actually recommend, if budget allows, is to have two of these in rotation. Charge one while using the other.
How Does The Innokin Endura V Perform?
Included with the Endura V is the 0.6ohm Innokin VCAP pod, and the VCAP range also has 0.8ohm and 1.2ohm pods available to purchase separately.
I’ve had plenty of experience with the Innokin VCAP pods before, such as when I reviewed the Innokin Trine, which is a pod system that I still use to this day.
This device features a chip that smartly detects the resistance of the coil inside the VCAP pod, and outputs power up to a maximum of 21 watts depending on the coil resistance and the battery life that remains.
So, to take advantage of the 21 watt maximum power output, you need the 0.6ohm VCAP pod-conveniently one of these comes in the kit!
0.6ohm
The 0.6ohm VCAP pod provides quite an intense flavour experience, and a warm vape to boot.
This works best with the airflow wide open, closing the airflow down makes it a bit too intense and makes me cough when taking a mouth to lung hit!
0.8oHm
I felt the 0.8ohm VCAP pod was the best of the bunch with the Endura V, so definitely consider picking up a pack or two of these when purchasing an Endura V.
This provides a superb, flavoursome mouth to lung experience and I had no issue vaping this with any of the airflow settings. Plus, I got longer out of my battery before needing to recharge than I did with the 0.6ohm pod!
1.2oHm
The 1.2ohm VCAP pod is for those that prefer a less powerful and tighter draw, and for people who want to get the most out of the battery. There’s a cooler vape on offer here, and you’ll want to close the airflow right down when using this pod too.
In my opinion, the 0.8ohm pod is the one best suited to the mouth to lung capabilities of this device, it just provides a happy middle ground and works really well with all the airflow options at your disposal.
The adjustable airflow allows you to have quite an airy mouth to lung vape (but just not quite enough for a restricted direct lung hit), and you can close it down to a cheek-suckingly tight mouth to lung vape if you so prefer.
Battery Life
A 1200mAh battery is packed into this pod system, which is large for a device of this size.
Innokin say that you can expect to get up to three days of battery life from this, though this will vary depending on which pod that you are using and how frequently you vape.
For example, with the 0.6ohm pod, I’ll get just over a days use out of this before fully depleting the battery.
With the 0.8ohm pod, I get a little longer as the device will use less power, so I’ll be able to vape well into a second day.
The 1.2ohm pod is the most efficient one on the battery, and with my vaping habits I will get two days before needing a recharge with this pod.
Pros
·Very easy to use
·Really tidy vape from the VCAP pods!
·Well-made device
·Easy to check battery life at a glance
·Top filling system means the pod doesn’t need to be removed in order to fill it
·Feels good in hand
·Great battery life
·Very competitively priced- under £10 in the UK!
Cons
·Mouth to lung only, no restricted direct lung hit option (Subjective)
·Not the quickest at charging
·Have to remove the pod to see exactly how much e-liquid you have left
·Pods will leak out of the top if overfilled
·Included 0.6ohm pod might be a touch too much for MTL vaping- 0.8ohm pod is a better fit!
Final Verdict
Sometimes, I just fancy picking up a device, filling a pod up and just vaping away without any fuss, and I can do that in style here with the Innokin Endura V!
Just pop a pod in and vape away, you don’t have to muck about with any settings or anything to get going.
I can quite happily chuck a couple of these in my bag for a weekend away and know that they will offer me a great vape.
It is an excellent option if you are looking to switch over from disposable vapes as most importantly it is dead easy to use, it is superb with nicotine salt based e-liquids (which are used in disposable devices too) and it is available at just £9.99 on Vape Club – a real bargain I must add!
For that price you are getting a great performing pod system, that will give you a really nice vape, and you can expect these devices to last too, thanks to Innokin’s excellent build quality.
REVIEW OVERVIEW
SUMMARY
Another excellent, user-friendly pod system from the Innokin team that provides a great vape without any fuss whatsoever!