Freemax Galex Nano Review: Tiny but Mighty Pod Mod

If you enjoy disposable vapes but are tired of paying for a brand-new device every few days, stepping up to a pod system is the natural next step. The best pod vapes are extremely inexpensive compared to disposables, and they offer far superior flavour and vapour production to boot.

The only question is this: Considering the dozens of high-quality pod vapes on the market today, which one do you choose?

If you’re looking for a pod system that offers excellent vapour production but is still slim enough to fit in your pocket and small enough for discreet vaping, we think that you might love the Freemax Galex Nano. Unbelievably small and stylish, the Galex Nano uses Freemax’s excellent new mesh coils to provide a vaping experience that would normally require a much larger and more expensive device.

In this review, we’ll walk you through the ins and outs of Freemax’s great new pod system.

How Much Does the Freemax Galex Nano Cost?

The Freemax Galex Nano kit costs £21.99 through our link and includes the device, one pod, two coils, a charging cable and an instruction manual. The retailer also offers free shipping on orders over £49.99 and same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4PM on weekdays. If you need replacement pods, they cost £5.99 for a pack of two. Replacement coils cost £10.99 for a pack of five.

Freemax Galex Nano: Specifications and Features

Specifications

• Device Type: Refillable pod system with replaceable coils
• Battery Capacity: 800 mAh; battery charges in about 40-50 minutes
• Charging Port: USB-C
• Power Range: 3.3-4.2 volts
• Pod Capacity: 2.0 ml
• Coil Resistance: 0.8 or 1.0 ohm
• Firing Style: Automatic inhale-based firing
• Supported Vaping Modes: Variable voltage with power settings of 3.3, 3.5 and 4.2 volts

Features

• The “mini box” shape is stylish, discreet and pocketable. The Freemax Galex Nano is so small that it’s barely larger than the installed pod.
• A transparent window on the side of the device allows you to see the Galex Nano’s circuit board and chipset. A multicolour light show illuminates the window; you can also disable the light if you prefer.
• The new GX and GX-P coils use stainless-steel mesh heating elements and tea fibre wicks to provide a satisfying mouth-to-lung draw with superior flavour quality and impressive vapour production. Freemax calls this new coil design “SaltCoilTech 4.0.”
• The Galex Nano pod features elongated dual airflow channels that Freemax calls a “maze chimney.” The shape is intended to trap condensation before it has an opportunity to leak out of the pod. The airflow channels also have absorbent pads at the bottom to further deter leaking.
• The pod fills from the top, making it possible to refill the Galex Nano while the pod is still installed.

What Coils Work with the Freemax Galex Nano?

The Galex Nano is compatible with Freemax GX and GX-P coils, and both coil types are available in resistances of 0.8 and 1.0 ohm. That gives you four coil options in total. The Galex Nano kit includes the 0.8- and 1.0-ohm versions of the GX coil.

Between the two coils, Freemax says that:

• The GX coil provides a balanced experience with extra-long coil life.
• The GX-P coil provides increased vapour production and flavour intensity but has slightly shorter coil life.

In addition to choosing the coil type, you’ll also need to choose the resistance. You’ll find that the 1.0-ohm coil produces smoother and cooler clouds while lasting a bit longer than the 0.8-ohm coil, which produces bigger and more intense clouds at the cost of coil life.

Freemax Galex Nano vs. Galex Pro: How Do They Compare?

If you’ve been browsing the content on this site, you may have noticed that we’ve also published a Freemax Galex Pro review. That device also received outstanding ratings. One of the fun things about the Galex range is that the pods and coils are compatible with all of the devices in the series. This allows you to use more than one device if you like without needing to manage different sets of pods and coils. Functionally, though, the Galex Pro and Galex Nano have some fairly significant differences.

• The Galex Pro is larger than the Galex Nano. It also has a more traditional vape pen-type shape.
• The Galex Pro has a built-in display, which allows it to show the current battery status, wattage and puff count.
• The Galex Pro offers fully adjustable wattage, whereas the Galex Nano has only three selectable power levels.
• The Galex Pro offers both button-based and draw-based firing. Although the Galex Nano does have a control button, the button is only used to change the device’s settings.

Compared to the Galex Pro, the Galex Nano offers a simpler interface, futuristic aesthetics and an almost impossibly small design.

How to Use the Freemax Galex Nano

Now that you know everything about the features that make the Freemax Galex Pro different from other vaping devices, it’s time to learn how the device actually works.

How to Charge the Freemax Galex Nano

To charge the Freemax Galex Nano, connect it to your computer using the USB-C cable included in the box. The device lights up to show the current battery status. When the light turns green, charging is nearly complete. When the battery is completely dead, charging the Galex Nano takes about 40-50 minutes. The first charge will be faster, though, since the battery arrives from the factory with a partial charge.

How to Fill the Freemax Galex Nano

To fill the Freemax Galex Nano, wiggle the pod’s mouthpiece until it comes off. Add e-liquid through the red filling port until the level is almost to the top and replace the mouthpiece. Don’t forget that you should always wait a few minutes before vaping if the coil is new. If the coil’s wick isn’t completely wet, you’ll get a burnt hit.

How to Vape with the Freemax Galex Nano

The Galex Nano uses a puff-activated firing mechanism, so vaping is as simple as inhaling through the pod’s mouthpiece. The Galex Nano has fairly tight airflow characteristics to simulate the mouth-to-lung draw of a conventional cigarette.

To prevent the device from activating accidentally in the box, the Galex Nano has a sticker on the bottom of the pod to prevent it from making a connection with the battery. You’ll need to remove the sticker before using the device.

With the Galex Nano, you can change all of the device’s settings with the single control button. Here are the commands that you need to know.

• Press the button once to show the battery status.
  • If the light is green, the charge level is above 70 percent.
  • If the light is blue, the charge level is between 35 and 70 percent.
  • If the light is red, the charge level is below 35 percent.
• Press the button twice to cycle between the available light settings. The Galex Nano has a multicolour light show available, and it can also light up in individual colours. You can also turn the light off.
• Press the button three times to change the power level.
  • If the light is red, the power level is 3.2 volts.
  • If the light is blue, the power level is 3.5 volts.
  • If the light is green, the power level is 4.2 volts.
• Press the button five times to turn the Galex Nano on or off.

How to Replace the Freemax Galex Nano Coil

When you’re no longer happy with the flavour of your Freemax Galex Nano, it’s time for a new coil. Make sure that no e-liquid remains in the pod. Pull the old coil out of the pod and push the new coil in. When you install a new coil, note that the base of the coil has two flat sides. The flat sides need to align with the flat edges on the bottom of the pod, or you won’t be able to push the new coil all the way in.

How to Fix Problems with the Freemax Galex Nano

The Freemax Galex Nano comes with a nice manual, but one shortcoming of the manual is that it doesn’t provide a lot of advice for you to use if the device isn’t working properly. We’ll remedy that in the final section of this review. Is your Galex Nano not working? Here’s how to fix it.

Freemax Galex Nano Not Charging

If your Galex Nano isn’t charging, the first thing that you should do is check the battery’s status by pressing the control button once. If the device illuminates green, the battery is nearly full already. If you’re certain that the battery is dead, try these troubleshooting steps.

• Try replacing the USB cable. Because USB cables wear out extremely quickly – and often with no warning – using a new cable fixes most vape charging issues.
• Connect the Galex Nano to your computer. Don’t use a wall adapter for a phone, tablet or computer to charge a vaping device.
• Clean the Galex Nano’s USB-C port with a toothpick to remove lint and dust.

Freemax Galex Nano Leaking

Thanks to the pod’s clever maze airflow, you generally shouldn’t have to worry about leaks with the Freemax Galex Nano. If the device does leak, clean it promptly and try these steps to prevent leaks from happening in the future.

• Make sure that the coil is installed with the correct orientation and pushed all the way in. If the coil is misaligned, the pod may leak.
• When you use the Galex Nano, puff only as firmly as necessary to trigger the airflow sensor and make the device start producing vapour.
• Don’t use too much e-liquid when filling the pod. If you overfill the Galex Nano, you could push e-liquid out of the airflow vents when you put the mouthpiece back on.

Freemax Galex Nano Not Hitting

Is your Freemax Galex Nano not hitting when you puff on it? Try these steps to get your device working again.

• If the device has never worked, make sure that the battery is charged and remove the sticker from the bottom of the pod.
• Turn the Galex Nano on by pressing the control button five times.
• Remove the pod and check for a leak. If you find e-liquid under the pod, remove it with a paper towel and make sure that the coil is installed properly.
• If the Galex Nano still isn’t working, install a new coil.

Freemax Galex Nano Review: Final Thoughts

At just £21.99, the Freemax Galex Nano is an absolute bargain for what it offers. A sleek and tiny pod system with a super-stylish design, the Galex Nano features some of the best flavour and vapour production that you’re likely to see from such a small device thanks to Freemax’s always excellent coils. If the idea of a tiny pod system with expert-level performance piques your interest, you’re probably going to love this device.

 

Pros

• Tiny device with an extremely stylish design
• Zinc alloy housing is durable and feels solid in the hand
• Can disable the light show for stealth vaping
• Lives up to Freemax’s reputation for great coil design and has great flavour and vapour production
• Four coil options available

Cons

• The airflow isn’t adjustable
• Although there is a button, you can’t use it to vape