AUGVAPE V200 REVIEW

First impression is, this thing actually looks pretty cool. At first, I wasn’t too sure about the whole engine theme but I have to say it has a really solid feel and the finish on it looks to be fantastic. I can’t wait to put some batteries in it and see how it actually performs when I take it for a spin. Pun intended.

FIRST IMPRESSION OUT OF THE BOX:

I have to give Augvape credit on this one. They really upped their packaging game when it comes to this mod. The V200 is beautifully packaged in a box that is clear on both sides. I like the fact that the box is clear on both sides because you get to see both sides of the mod. I wish more manufacturers would follow suit on their packaging. It’s very nicely done. The V200 also comes with a really nice, braided charging cable.

First impression is, this thing actually looks pretty cool. At first, I wasn’t too sure about the whole engine theme but I have to say it has a really solid feel and the finish on it looks to be fantastic. I can’t wait to put some batteries in it and see how it actually performs when I take it for a spin. Pun intended.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

One Augvape V200 Box Mod
One USB Charging Cable
One User Manual

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

I’m not going to lie, when I first pulled this mod out of the box, I actually was looking for the fire button. I kept clicking the dial part of the mod thinking that it was the fire button but nothing was happening. They did a really good job in hiding this fire button. They actually made it so seamless that it blends into the screen. I’ll be honest, I’m not too sure how I feel about that. I think I may have preferred the dial to be the fire button because it seems like a more natural position but once you get used to this one, it seems to work really well. It does have a nice, clicky feel to it and it does fire right away.

Augvape did the 510 connection on this mod right. They put it right in the center and it looks beautiful. Augvape even designed the plate on the 510 connection to look like a rim from a Honda car. The one place where I think they dropped the ball is the fact that the plate itself is not milled into the body of the mod. When you run an oversized atomizer on it, you are going to see a little bit of a gap because the plate sits above the body of the mod. I think they should have taken the extra step and milled it into the body of the mod. They did such a good job of making such a pretty 510 plate but it looks like it was slapped on since they didn’t mill it in. It’s definitely one of the better looking 510 connections I’ve seen lately.

As far as the performance goes, so far, all of my atomizers have read accurately on this mod. It does have a gold plated, spring-loaded 510 connection. It has what I would call a stiff spring with a medium throw. The threading around the 510 connection is stainless steel and very smooth. The V200 will hold a 28mm atomizer without any overhang. You can run a 31 mm atomizer on it and there will be some slight overhang on the back and front of the mod. To be honest, it doesn’t look bad with 30 mm atomizers. When you run a 30 mm atomizer on it, in order to see the overhang, you actually have to look at the mod from the bottom side up.

Because of the way this mod is shaped, I’m not going to go over it side-by-side like I normally do because I don’t think it would do the mod justice by doing that. It’s basically shaped like a Honda Vtec engine block. They even incorporated the oil cap and made it a toggle that will adjust your wattage up and down. As far as getting the look of the engine block down, I think Augvape did a bang-up job. All around the edges of the mod, it does have the seams of the block as well as the same cutouts that you would find on the engine block. They provide some nice texture and grip when holding the mod.

On the bottom of the mod is where you will find the battery door. It is a push-down, push-out sort of battery door. It is hinged on the back side and it does have a latch on the front side. On the exterior of the door, there is some Augvape branding. Once you open the door, the interior of it is done in the color blue with an A and B battery label on the door. The battery indicator markings are also clearly marked in white. So far, all of my 18650’s have fit nice snug and I have not torn any of my wraps. The battery door has been very solid with no rattle of the batteries or the door itself. Overall, it’s really well done.

On the front side, right below the fire button is where you will find the screen for the V200. It is a vertical screen and it does give the vaper plenty of information. I do wish it was a little brighter and it can be tough to view in some outdoor lighting conditions. I think they went a little too heavy with the tint on the screen. On the screen, you will be able to see your mode, wattage, resistance, voltage, puff counter in seconds, and individual battery meters. It’s a simple screen that seems to be laid out very well.

With the screen facing you, on the right side of the mod is where you will find the toggle switch. It looks like the oil cap of an engine. It has a chrome look and it contrasts very nicely against the body of the mod. Push it up to adjust your wattage up and push it down to adjust your wattage down. It has a nice feel to it and I think it actually would have been a really great location for the fire button as well. I would have liked to have seen something like the Double Barrel fire button on this mod. I think that would have worked out well even though the fire button location is very comfortable exactly where it is. I do like the fact that this mod does scroll in 1-watt increment. I hate mods that scroll in .1-watt increments and I think it’s about time companies start recognizing that and changing it.

Below the screen is where you will find the charge port. I have not been able to find any information as to whether this mod is firmware upgradable or not. For the purposes of this review, we will assume that it is not because normally, a company will list that as a feature and I have not seen this listed on their website as a feature. That’s definitely going to be a con. Even though it’s only a power mode mod, I still like to see that firmware upgrade feature available just in case there is a problem it can be addressed after the mod hits the retail market. It’s not such a big con because it’s just a power mode mod but I still have to point it out. The other thing I have to point out about the port is it only charges internally at 1.2 amps internally. I just don’t understand why 2 amp charging is not standard right now. There should be no reason to release a mod that charges at under two amps in today’s day in age.

THE LOOK, FEEL, AND GENERAL AESTHETICS OF THE MOD:

I’m not one of these Fast and Furious car guys but if that is your thing in life, you are definitely going to like this mod. I think they did a good job replicating the VTEC engine on this mod. It does look very authentic. I am also very surprised at how comfortable this mod to hold. When I first took it out of the box, I thought all those edges and seams were going to be uncomfortable to hold. I was very wrong, the edges and seams actually give it some texture and it is quite comfortable to hold on an all day basis. I’ve been using this mod for about a month now and I have to say, I do find myself reaching for it a lot more than I initially thought I would. It’s a comfortable mod but more importantly, it works and it works well.

On the front of the mod, there is some Augvape and V200 branding in bright red letters. There is also some branding on the battery door and on the back side of the mod, it says designed by B18C-R. I know that’s a reference to the Honda engine but do they really have to plaster it on my mod. The branding is okay but it’s almost to the point of being obnoxious. It stops just short of that but I would definitely have liked to have seen less branding on it.

THE BOARD: