Introduction


This week, we have tested for you the Simple EX Squonk kit of Vandy Vape. Vandy Vape is Chinese brand created in 2016. The company is specialized in vaping equipment and puts a point of honnor in always proposing high performance products, while keeping prices acceptably low.

The Simple EX Squonk kit is a brand new product that combines the pod style of vaping with the quality of BF mods. While at the same time pods and nicotine salts are the buzz, could the Simple EX Squonk actually create a mini-revolution in the world of vaping? We tell you all in the lines below and wish you an enjoyable read.

Presentation and packaging


The packaging of the Simple EX Squonk is a square box with a transparent window on the front part, showing the kit itself and highlighting its color. The box is way bigger that the kit itself, but in it, you will find in addition a micro-USB cable, a cap in blackened stainless steel, a plastic drip tip of the same color as the kit, a second longerblack drip tip, two super-fine MTL Fused Clapton coils, a bag with spare parts (joints, screws, pins, etc), and the user manual. As always, Vandy Vape is pretty generous and does not hesitate to provide inter-changeable pieces with its e-cigarettes.

Characteristics


  • Complete kit dimensions; 24x42x84mm
  • Weight of the complete kit: 89gr
  • Coils: 0.8-3.0 Ohm
  • Mounting style: simple coil
  • Dripper: 21mm
  • Integrated battery: 850mAh
  • Capacity: 4ml
  • Adjustable airflow: 9 air intakes
  • Adjustable voltage: 3.3-4.5V

The kit in detail...


When opening the box, we were first struck by the small size of the Simple EX! It is between the size of a pod and a standard box, and fits perfectly in hand or in a pocket. The black version is very discreet, while the colored versions a lot more flashy! Its shape is resolutely modern, a feeling that is amplified by the transparent plastic front pannel. In hand, the box appears both lightweight and very solid.

The Simple EX has a small LED display which allows to adjust the voltage between 3.3 to 4.5 Volts. The various options can be selected by pressing the 2 small buttons. It also shows the level of battery usage. Reading the display in full sunlight can however prove difficult

So let’s start with the test, the first step being the assembly of the equipment. Mounting tiny coils on a small 20mm plate can seem like a daunting task, but it isn’t at all. The mounting plate is uncanningly easy to use. The only limitation is maybe that wires under 0.8 Ohm cannot be used. However, the 2 coils with a resistance of 1.24 Ohms are provided with the kit. Mounting is so fast and easy that we could actually recommend it to any beginner starting with reconstructibles.

Given that the Simple EX has been geared towards vaping nicotine salts, we chose the Chocobacco e-liquid, which is one of the latest in the range of the Vapur brand. The filling is easy and the silicone bottle has a capacity of 4ml, which is quite a lot given the size of the box and its consumption at 0.8 Ohm in Mouth-to-Lung (MTL). Access to the bottle is granted by removing the front pannel that is magneted and holds on very well. After letting the cotton soak an instant in the liquid, 5 clicks on the fire button and off we go!

So what ?


Vandy Vape promised and extremely functional box of the size of a pod, with a rendering of flavors similar to BF Mods. Is that so?

From the flavor standpoint, absolutely. Cacao comes first, followed by a zist of nougatine coming thereafter, which enhances the slight tobacco flavor. Nicotine salts are the rage at the moment, and our shops offer a large variety of them, which will allow you to find your flavor of choice.

The battery is very satisfactory given that during all the time we tried the box, we did not even need to re-charge the battery even once after having vaped the whole 4ml of liquid. And given the size of the box and its tilt towards nicotine salts, the 4ml capacity is adequate for a daily use.

Positives


  • Small and lightweight
  • Good autonomy and rapid battery charging
  • 4ml capacity (sufficient for daily use of nicotine salts)
  • Good flavor rendering
  • Ease of mounting

Negatives


  • Does not allow resistances below 0.8 Ohm (which therefore requires tight vaping)
  • Basic display functionalities
  • Plastic cap difficult to remove the first few times when new
  • Rather dark display difficult to read in bright sunlight

Our conclusions


The Simple EX kit is an ideal companion while travelling. It is small, lightweight and discreet, fitting in any kind of pocket easily. If your wish is to vape nicotine salts all day long, it will become very quickly indispensable.

On top of its very convenient size, its ease of mounting make it the perfect box, for beginners and experts alike, who don’t want the burden of mounting complex drippers. Its functionalities have been simplified to the extreme - just enough in order to configure the vaping to one’s desires..

Regarding flavor, we were impressed by the rendering of the nicotine salts we tried. The quality on the dripper is incomparable, and it is great to be able to benefit of that on a box that is the size of a pod! The 4ml capacity is also an advantage, reducing the filling frequency.

In conclusion, we recommend the Simple EX Squonk kit of Vandy Vape to anyone who wishes to vape nicotine salts with ease, while requesting impeccable quality, without the burdens of an over-sized box.

Dear Reader, thank you for your attention. We appreciate your interest in reading this article and your loyalty to our brand.

The Sweetch Team