Vapouround magazine VM16 | Page 162

REVIEWS REVIEW BY JAMES PARNELL X-PRIV SPECS: SMOK IS STEPPING UP ITS USABILITY AND BECOMING FULLY IMMERSIVE WITH ITS HIGH DEFINITION SCREEN. Size: 88x46.5x30.4mm Weight: 172g Power range: 1-225W Resistance range: 0.5V-9.0V Resistance range: 0.1-2.5ohm(VW)/0.05-2ohm(TC) Temperature range: 200-600f/100-315c Standby current: <500uA Let me start by saying this is another beautiful design from SMOK. They have nailed this kit leaving behind the gimmicks and the awkward shapes. The X-Priv is a palm-sized device with a whopping two-inch HD screen. This device comes in a gold finish with a black glass front. The battery plate houses two 18650 batteries and has a navy finish with a wire effect. This device boasts a 510 connector and a micro-USB port. DESIGN 10/10 BUILD QUALITY 10/10 USABILITY 10/10 The button layout on the X-Priv is a new format. Placed in the bottom right corner on the front of the device are the +/- buttons and a lateral fire button which maximises the space for the large screen and makes the mod very comfortable in hand. At first glance at the screen, the layout is already promising. Spacious, clear and the only shown elements are important for the user’s day-to-day vaping such as ohm reading, mode pre-set and a live battery feed. The screen has a very immersive glow and this follows on as you delve into the functions. SMOK have further simplified the interface of the menu by cleaning up a lengthy process creating a simple multi-step system. The menu features a bottom bar for the main categories and this cycles automatically when sub categ