SMOK Infinix Review: A Refillable Phix Clone?
Product intro
The Infinix has a 250 mAh battery and an automatic MTL draw, and it comes in a kit containing two 2 mL refillable pods along with a needle-tip 15 mL refill bottle. Looking at the Infinix, it's easy to think you're seeing MLV's pod vape (especially the gun metal color), but there are differences that make them distinct from each other — though fans of the Phix may have a hard time getting past the obvious.
SMOK Infinix review
There are three main differences between the two devices: the draw is a tad loser with the Infinix, the Infinix does not use ceramic coils, and the Infinix is refillable. The draw and the ceramic coils (along with the proprietary nic salt juice) are what makes the Phix vape the way it does.
Design and build quality
Refillable Infinix pods
Monitoring your juice level is easy with these pods; they have an eye-shaped window that's on the front and back. And refilling is easy too. You can use the included needle-tip bottle or a unicorn bottle, but using a regular dropper may be messy. The refill plug is on the side of the pod under mouthpiece, and the fill plug is anchored to the pod so there's little fear of losing them (unlike on the Rofvape Warlock Peas).
Note
Note: the Infinix pods are NOT compatible with the Phix.
Performance
I've used 50/50 juice up to 70/30 with pretty much equal performance. No hot pops, gurgling, after-sizzle (like in the Kado Stealth), and the pods have been free from dry hits after several (over seven) refills each.
The Infinix pods use regular cotton wicks that are cut outside of the chimney. So far, this thing has wicked like a champ. The wicking seems quite efficient — I've taken the pods down to practically a dry wick before I could taste it. But I've gotten occasional juice in the mouth and a little leaking. Although it's just been a little bit, the leaking has led to some recent issues with the battery.
Infinix battery
Note
Similar to issues with the Phix, a pod that has juice on the bottom can cause issues with the charging and performance. Recently, I've gone to take a hit off the Infinix and nothing happened. It started hitting again after drying off the contacts but continued acting wonky for a while. I recommend taking the pod out every once and awhile and wiping off any liquid on the bottom.
Likes
Pros
- Clean manufacturing
- Convenient and stealthy
- Works with up to 70 VG
- Easy to refill
- Efficient wicking
- Fast charging (25 minutes)
- Pass-thru charging
Dislikes
Cons
- Wet pods can cause battery issues
- Pods don't click into place
- Will have to recharge often if chain vaping
Verdict
Jeremy Mann
Vaping for: 14 years
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Favorite flavors: Desserts, fruit mixes, sweet tobaccos
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Jeremy Mann
Previously having been the chief-editor, I am now a contributor 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.