REVIEWS
REVIEWS
REVIEW BY BENEDICT JONES
IQ 3SEC
SPECS : Pod capacity : 2ml Battery capacity : 400mAh internal cell Power output : 6.8W Charging : Micro-USB
PROS - SLEEK , STEALTHY DESIGN - EASY AND MESS-FREE REFILLS - LONG VAPE TIME FROM SUCH A SMALL DEVICE
CONS - POSSIBLY TAILORED FOR 20MG + STRENGTH E-LIQUIDS
Hangsen should be no stranger to any seasoned vaper . They were one of the first companies to bring e-liquids to a mainstream audience , and to this day remain as one of the industry ’ s most ubiquitous brands .
Mostly associated with beginner friendly e-liquids and stripped back flavour profiles , it makes sense that Hangsen would try their luck in the burgeoning pod kit market .
The IQ – short for “ I Quit ” – pod devices offer both open and closed systems , with the IQ 3SECS being their flagship open system pod .
Filling the IQ 3SECS pods is nice and simple . A rubber grommet towards the underside of the pod provides ample room to both fill the device and allow air to escape . The 2ml capacity should be ideal for most people , since e-liquid consumption is greatly decreased with the higher nicotine strengths and lower wattages that pod systems cater to .
Once filled , allow 10 to 15 minutes for the wicks to fully saturate and you ’ re ready to vape . The pod slides into the battery compartment easily and is secured magnetically for a reliable connection . The IQ 3SECS features a 0.96-inch TFT screen that conveniently displays battery life and puff time . This is a welcome feature in such a tiny pod system , as it is often difficult to decipher the small flashing LEDs used by other devices when in direct sunlight , so you won ’ t be caught out when on the go .
Despite a rather small 400mAh capacity internal cell , the IQ 3SECS achieves an impressive vape time . This is likely due to the high resistance 2ohm coils inside the pods . The result is a rather cool 6.8W vape , but that ’ s not a problem when using the high strength liquids that this device was clearly built around . I used a range of e-liquids whilst testing this device , but favoured 20mg freebase nicotine , since it provides a strong throat hit , which offsets the low power that this device puts out . In markets outside of the EU , I can see this device absolutely shining with the higher strength nicotine salt blends . Flavour production isn ’ t anything to write home about , but the same can be said of any pod system currently available .
Hangsen advertise the IQ 3SECS as having a 45-minute charge time , though in my experience this was shorter , generally charging from flat to full in around 30 minutes .
Overall this is an impressive pod system , provided you don ’ t expect substantial vapour production from such a tiny device . Hangsen have done well to avoid unnecessary features and prolong battery life with super high resistance coils .
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