REVIEW BY BENEDICT “NED” JONES
POLAR KIT
WITH CASCADE BABY SE
POLAR MOD SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 45x28x144mm
Display: 2” TFT Colour Screen
Battery Capacity: 2x replaceable 18650 cells
Power Output: 5W-220W
Voltage Range: 0.5V-9V
Temperature Control Range: 200F-600F
Resistance Range: 0.03-5Ohms
Charging: Micro-USB, 2.5A
CASCADE BABY SE SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 24.5x58mm
Capacity: 2ml/6.5ml (EU/non-TPD markets)
- GOOD CONSTRUCTION, FIT AND FINISH
- USER-FRIENDLY DISPLAY AND MENU SYSTEM
- EXTREMELY RESPONSIVE CHIPSET
- ABOVE AVERAGE FLAVOUR PRODUCTION
- COIL LONGEVITY (CASCADE BABY SE)
- WIDE RANGE OF FEATURES MAY CONFUSE
NEWER USERS.
This feels like more of a refresh of the Revenger series, rather than an entirely
new device, but that is no bad thing. The Revenger X was runner up for Best
Mod at the 2018 Vapouround Awards and received much critical claim from all
corners of the industry.
Aesthetically, the Polar will be familiar to Vaporesso fans. It’s very similar to the
Revenger, albeit with straight edges. The only other notable change is the 2”
colour display, so if you enjoyed the look of the Revenger, but feel it’s time to
upgrade, the Polar could be for you. Ergonomically, the difference is even less
noticeable, this is still a compact dual 18650 device that fits nicely in the hand
regardless of whether you use your thumb or index finger to fire.
Construction, fit and finish are all stellar for a mid-priced device. There are no
rattles, gaps or flimsy materials and I’m confident that the Polar will hold up for
a good while when used as a daily driver. It’s not the most rugged device, but
there are many options specifically tailored for those who put their mods through
the ringer.
The Omni 4.0 chipset and 2” TFT colour screen set the Polar apart from
previous Vaporesso offerings. The Omni boards have always been simple and
responsive, but the 4.0 is even quicker than previous models. Navigating the
extensive options is easy thanks to the intuitive menu design and large screen.
Although most vapers will be satisfied by the variable wattage controls, advanced
users will enjoy the improved temperature control of the new chip. It’s a very
smooth TC experience for a mid-priced device, and the stock and TCR settings
are both user-friendly.
The Cascade Baby SE bundled with the Polar Kit is a slightly more petite
rendition of Vaporesso’s current flagship tank. The new GT Mesh coils continue
to impress with their improved flavour, ramp-up time and longevity over round
wire counterparts, saving you money on coils without sacrificing performance.
The triple airflow control has no turbulence to speak of, but as with all mesh
tanks, is a somewhat loud vape.
Overall, the Polar Kit improves upon an already impressive platform and boasts
fantastic performance, construction and ergonomics.
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