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RUBI by Kandypens: Performance Beyond Expectations

Jeremy Mann
November 4, 2017

RUBI by Kandypens review intro

The RUBI is an open-system pod vape perfect for using your own nic salts or any ejuice. It comes with a 1 mL empty pod and a universal micro-USB charger. Itโ€™s slightly larger than the JUUL but more ergonomic with rounded edges. It also has a larger e-juice capacity, more airflow, and longer battery life at 280 mAh. And speaking of the battery, Kandypens states that it comes with a lifetime warranty.

Although it may look like a JUUL, the RUBI is different. It even works with concentrates. But my usage is strictly about the juice.

On pre-order: $49.95

Empty pod: $9.95

RUBI by Kandypens specs and features

Specs:

  • Patent Pending Elegant Design
  • Super Compact: 100 mm x 17 mm x 8.5 mm (Only 4 inches tall)
  • Universal Micro-USB Charging Port
  • LED Battery Indicator
  • Developed & Designed in the USA
  • *Only one RUBI per household, sorry

Features:

  • Refillable 1 mL Capacity Pod
  • Leak-Proof Pod Design with Air Carb
  • Lifetime Warranty (Battery)
  • Leak-Proof Pod Design with Air Carb
  • Draw Activated (No power button)
  • Ceramic Coil with Japanese Cotton
  • Charges in under 1 hour 20 mins

Vape what you want

Filling and refilling the pods is simple. Choose your ejuice, then just pull off the side rubber stopper, fill with a needle-tip dropper, replace, then pop the pod in with a satisfying snap. In the week Iโ€™ve used it as an ADV, I havenโ€™t had the slightest leak. No condensation or wet contacts. Also, thereโ€™s been no spit back like so many other similar devices. Juices from 50% VG to 70% VG have worked like a charm. No dry hits so far.

Small device, big vapor

These pods work well! One has lasted me a week so far with no drop off in performance. Utilizing a ceramic coil wrapped in organic Japanese cotton, the RUBIโ€™s given me solid flavor and incredible vapor โ€“ easily the biggest clouds Iโ€™ve seen from a device this size. The draw is like 1.5x as open as the JUUL, but itโ€™s still good for MTL or even restricted lung hits. Itโ€™s kinda remarkable for such a small thing.

Just trying to find objective cons about the device feels forced. I do wish it had pass-thru charging, but thatโ€™s a pretty weak gripe. Especially when it doesnโ€™t use a proprietary charger like so many others. The only other objective issue I have is that thereโ€™s no visible window to monitor your juice level. But it’s no biggie. Simply pop out the pod to see how much juice is left. When the flavor drops a little, that’s when the pod is getting low.

Verdict

I gotta give props to Kandypens for this device. It’s designed and built well. And the performance has been consistent. Although I’ve only used it for a week so far, I’ve purchased several pod vapes that barely work on the first day. Dribbling e-juice in the mouth. Weak hits. Dry hits. Misfires. Leaking! It goes on and on.

The RUBI has been free from of all that. Iโ€™m impressed… not because it performs how it should but because it performs better than I thought these devices could. I strongly recommended the RUBI if you are into these kinds of devices and want to be able to use your own e-juice.

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I'm the chief editor here at Vaping360 and I reside in southeast Michigan. I've been vaping since my first ecig purchase in 2010. For more reasons than I can list, vaping has been a lifesaver for me. Now, my goal is to help other smokers make the switch.
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Mik
Mik
5 years ago

Is this for e-liquids or something funky?

FQMR
FQMR
5 years ago

How many refills did one pod last and where is the LED battery indicator and how does it work?

J.J. Valence
J.J. Valence
4 years ago
Reply to  FQMR

Are you kidding me? You must have either: A) gotten a faulty device and or battery, or pod (sometimes 3rd party sellers can be “sketchy”; I’m not sure where you purchased it from B) You did something wrong… period This hybrid pen pod mod (1000000 similar but better than Juul) produces clouds. I’m sorry to say, but this is the 2nd vape I’ve bought, and I plan on sticking with it. It’s small and concealable, refillable (I’ve gotten way over 15 refills, as I chain vape) MOSTLY IT PRODUCES CLOUDS OF VAPOR. Probably just as much as, if not only… Read more ยป

dansus
dansus
5 years ago

Want to love this thing, just cant make it work for me. Almost no vapor, its like sucking in fresh air.

Marina
Marina
4 years ago
Reply to  dansus

I completely agree (using nic salts). Also, the battery lasts much less than a day, and if to charge in the evening – the light will blink red in the morning even without vaping

Graham Gibson
Graham Gibson
5 years ago
Reply to  dansus

Sorry to hear. This is not typical at all. Please contact customer support on the KandyPens website and they will send you a few replacement pods. Tell them Graham sent you. ๐Ÿ™‚

dansus
dansus
5 years ago
Reply to  Graham Gibson

Not sure how replacement pods is going to help me, best guess is the unit is defective. Emailed them at the address supplied in the kit, but gmail says the address is not accept requests to connect.

Graham Gibson
Graham Gibson
5 years ago
Reply to  dansus

The correct email is [email protected]. Try calling them on Monday at 855-526-3904 during normal business hours. They can assist you. Question: What are you using in the RUBI? If you watch all the review videos you will see the huge clouds people are getting so it must be the liquid or a defective pod. Either way, KandyPens customer support is the best in the industry and they will get you fixed up. ๐Ÿ™‚

dansus
dansus
5 years ago
Reply to  Graham Gibson

Tested with 4 pods, so unlikely to be bad pods unless its a bad batch. More likely a defective battery. Spoken with two people who report the same issue. Juice is varied from DIY to Elements NS20.

Im UK based, so will await their response.

Pamela
Pamela
1 year ago

What kind or brand of oil should I get to refill the rubi pods? I’m new to vaping and clueless. I’m looking for full spectrum cbd oil for anxiety and the searches I’m doing are useless. Please help!

Spyros Papamichail
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Spyros Papamichail
1 year ago
Reply to  Pamela

If you are planning on using the RUBI with CBD, you should make sure that you are getting vape juice and not a CBD oil tincture. It can get a bit confusing at times, because the word “oil” is often used for vape juice as well, but oil tinctures should not be vaped and are only suitable for oral use. We are listing our favorite CBD vape juices here, but note that the majority of CBD e-liquids are isolate based. If you want a full spectrum juice you should check the VaporFi CBD Custom Blend which is number 2 in… Read more ยป

Majid
Majid
1 year ago

Hi, Rubi device is also compatible with cbd e liquid?

Spyros Papamichail
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Spyros Papamichail
1 year ago
Reply to  Majid

Yes, you can use any type of e-liquid with it.