Voopoo Argus A Review: Tiny but Mighty Has a Whole New Meaning

Pod mods might represent the fastest-growing segment of the vaping industry today now that disposable vapes are on their way out. People are looking for small vapes that provide a high level of satisfaction, and pod mods definitely fit the bill. The pod mods of today, though, definitely aren’t what they used to be.

In the past, “pod mod” meant a device that would be much larger than a traditional pod system but still smaller than a full-sized vape mod. As battery densities have increased and coils have become more efficient, though, it’s become possible to cram the performance of pod mods into smaller and smaller packages. That has given us devices like the Voopoo Argus A, a vape that can compete with many larger vape mods but is so small that you can close your entire hand around it.

In short, the mission of the Voopoo Argus A is to give you as much power as you could possibly need and put in a package that sems almost impossibly sleek and light – and to do both of those things with great style and eye appeal. If that’s the type of vape you’re looking for, we can’t imagine a better fit for you than the Argus A.

How Much Does the Voopoo Argus A Cost?

The Voopoo Argus A costs £29.95 and includes the Argus A device along with two pods, a charging cable, a carrying lanyard and an instruction manual. Voopoo Argus pods are sold in packs of three for £7.99. It’s a good idea to add an extra box of pods to your order when buying this device because it’ll ensure that you’ll have plenty of spares available in case you burn a pod out accidentally while getting to know the device. Argus pods typically last at least a week each, although you can expect pod life to be shorter if you use heavily sweetened e-liquid.

Voopoo Argus A: Specifications

• Device Type: Refillable pod system with built-in and replaceable coils
• Battery Capacity: 1,100 mAh with 2-amp fast charging; battery charges fully in about 40 minutes
• Pod Capacity: 2.0 ml
• Pod/Coil Resistance: 0.4-1.2 ohm; 0.4-ohm and 0.7-ohm pods included with kit
• Maximum Power: 30 watts
• Vaping Modes Supported: Manual wattage selection and two automatic vaping modes (Super and Eco)
• Firing Style: Both button-based and automatic puff-based firing
• Screen Contents: Vaping mode, wattage, battery status, puff count, coil resistance, device lock status
• Adjustable Airflow: Yes

Voopoo Argus A: Features

Huge Power in a Small Package

The most impressive feature of the Voopoo Argus A is the amount of power that it crams into a tiny and pocketable package. The Argus A is a sub-ohm device that supports coil resistances as low as 0.4 ohm and operates at up to 30 watts – but it’s just 93 mm tall, 44 mm wide and 22 mm thick. You can easily wrap your entire hand around it, which definitely isn’t something that you could have said about 30-watt vape mods in the past.

The Argus A is capable of producing very impressive vapour clouds, and an adjustable airflow slider ensures that you can enjoy a satisfying direct-to-lung hit if that’s what you prefer. For those who prefer a cooler and smoother experience, higher pod resistances are also available.

Stylish Dual-Screen Design

For many people, a vaping device is more than just a simple tool – it’s something that should be enjoyable to hold and admire. The Voopoo Argus A would satisfy those goals anyway on the basis of its super-sleek shape, but it also has another eye-catching new feature that you won’t find anywhere else: two displays. A dual-screen vape is probably something you haven’t seen before, and it’s certainly going to be a conversation starter wherever you go.

Does the dual-screen display do anything that a single display couldn’t have done? Probably not, but it’s certainly a fun addition either way. When you use the device, the bottom display shows an animation that changes depending on which vaping mode you’re currently using. When you aren’t vaping, the two screens display pretty much everything that you could possibly want to know about your device’s current state. You can also dim the screens or turn them off if you like.

One feature of the Voopoo Argus A that we haven’t seen elsewhere is an information screen that allows you to track your long-term vaping habits. The screen shows your average number of puffs per day and your total vaping time since the device was last reset. It also shows your average puff length in seconds. This could be useful information if you’re trying to track and potentially reduce your daily nicotine intake.

Top-Quality Coil in a Small Pod

Having a stylish vaping device is certainly fun, but it wouldn’t mean a lot if the device didn’t also deliver great flavour. The Voopoo Argus A is definitely a success in that department, and it all comes down to a coil engineering principle that Voopoo calls iCosm Code. The ultimate goal is to outfit a small pod with the same type of coil that you’d ordinarily only find in a full-sized vape tank, and the unique features of the Voopoo Argus pod include:

• An optimised mesh coil that provides a smooth draw and steady vapour production with no ramp-up time.
• A sealed pod environment that remains leak resistant through 30 days of constant use.
• A new cotton blend that Voopoo calls “golden cotton.” The wick in the Argus pod remains heat resistant at much higher temperatures than standard vaping cotton, helping to prevent unpleasant burnt flavours.

User-Friendly Interface

Although the Voopoo Argus A offers power similar to that of a vape mod, one of the even bigger selling points is the fact that it avoids some of the often-arcane interface tendencies of traditional mods. It also adds a host of convenience features that you’re going to enjoy if you’re coming from the world of simpler devices like disposable vapes and stick-shaped pod systems. Here are just a few of the quality-of-life improvements that the Argus A features.

• It has a physical on-off switch on the side of the device, eliminating the need to click the fire button five times to turn the vape on and off. Simply flip the switch when you want to shut the device down; it’s perfect for pocket carrying.
• It offers both manual button-based firing and automatic puff-based firing, enabling you to vape in the way that you find most enjoyable and comfortable.
• It has full wattage control, but you can also configure it to select the wattage automatically. The Argus A features two automatic vaping modes. The Eco mode optimises the device for longer battery life, and the Super mode prioritises vapour production and flavour intensity.
• When you insert a new pod, the Argus A vibrates and flashes a message on the screen reminding you of the recommended wattage range for that pod. If you prefer to select the device’s wattage manually, this helpful reminder can help you avoid burning your pod out prematurely.

In short, the Voopoo Argus A’s thoughtful interface ensures that it can be whatever type of vaping device you want it to be. If you want to use a device that gives you the same level of control as a full-fledged vape mod, the Argus A can do that. On the other hand, you might prefer a simpler experience that allows you to just fill a pod, drop it in and go – and the Argus A can be that type of device as well. Either way, you’re likely to be completely happy with this device.

Voopoo Argus A Review: Final Thoughts

Although disposable vapes aren’t going to exist in the UK for much longer, some of the ways in which they’ve influenced the industry have turned out to be permanent. In the beginning, a disposable vape was a stick-shaped device that was basically comparable in appearance to a tobacco cigarette. As we approach the end of the disposable vape era, though, people have grown to prefer box-shaped devices. Some of those devices even have advanced features like smart displays and configurable power settings – much like high-end vape mods. People like having plenty of information and control at their fingertips; they just want those things to come in a device that’s also convenient and easy to use.

Regardless of how you might feel about the disposable vape trend, there’s reason to be thankful that the trend happened because it brought the entire industry forward in a way. That’s why we have devices like the Voopoo Argus A, which offers the best of both worlds. It adopts some of the styling cues of disposable vapes, and it also boasts several quality-of-life features that more advanced vapes have needed for a long time. The Argus A feels like the future of vape design, and that makes it an easy device to recommend.