VandyVape Berserker Mini MTL RTA intro
Since I usually use smaller setups or pod mods, this little Berserker looked perfect to me. A lot of companies are starting to care again about MTL vapers, and I appreciate that. Will the Berserker Mini conquer the market and leave all its competitors in the dust? Let’s dive into it!
Price: $39.99
Colors: stainless steel, black, gold, and rainbow.
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VandyVape Berserker Mini MTL RTA specs and Features
Kit Content
- Berserker Mini MTL RTA
- Ultem drip tip
- 2 mL Ultem tube
- 2 mL glass tube
- Accessory bag
Specifications
Notable Remarks
Design and build quality
While disassembling the tank, I checked the quality of the threading and O-rings. The tank is very well machined. I couldn’t find any sharp edges, burrs, or other manufacturing mishaps. And the threads are smooth. But the top cap's O-ring isn't the best – mine got a little frayed when screwing and unscrewing the top cap.
The tank's chimney has the dome – conical — shape that is now popular on the new wave of MTL atomizer because it is believed to provide better flavor and smoother airflow (and idea that began years ago with RDAs like the old Magma RDA from Paradigm Mods).
On the top cap you have the same laser-engraved text as on the original Berserker that says: “Enter a state of wild fury." It also has drop-shaped indentations which make it easier to unscrew by providing something to hold onto — but it's still not ideal, especially if you have large hands.
Build deck
The wicking slots are on the deck, unlike other recent MTL RTA’s like the Innokin Ares, or Digiflavor Siren 2. I’d compare it to the wicking slots from the Augvape Merlin Mini, with the difference that the e-liquid will come through a little hole underneath the cotton, not from the side. This is a nice design touch. When you wick a GTA-style RTA like the Ares, your cotton can get trapped in the threading. This won't happen with the Berserker Mini.
Airflow
One side of the adjustable air slot is more tapered than the other, giving you a bit more versatility, although it doesn’t make a big difference. The AFC ring is not too tight, but definitely tight enough; it won't adjust itself by accident.
The airflow comes from directly under the coil through the little hole I already mentioned. It provides an authentic MTL draw, even on the widest setting — unlike the Digiflavor Siren 2 and Innokin Ares.
Performance
My build came out to 0.8 ohms. Wicking the coil isn’t particularly easy because you need to cut the cotton quite short. I tucked the cotton gently into the wicking slots, then as soon as I felt a little resistance I stopped and cut of the rest of the cotton that didn't go in easily. Then I juiced up the wicks and screwed the tank on.
After filling the tank, I set my mod to 18 watts and started vaping, using the tightest airflow hole fully exposed. The draw was very tight and warm, but too tight for me. I tried all the airholes and concluded that the widest one works the best with the Clapton coil at 18-20 watts. The flavor is insane. My 25 mg salt-based mango e-juice never tasted better! The draw is still tight enough for a good MTL hit and feels very smooth. I usually don’t use Claptons in MTL setups, but maybe I should do this more often.
"The flavor is insane. My 25 mg salt-based mango e-juice never tasted better!"
As stated, the O-ring on the top cap seems to wear out quickly. I hoped this wouldn't be an ongoing issue, but it seems to be just that. There was also a little piece of rubber floating around my tank — not really something I wanted to see, but not the end of the world either.
I didn’t have any leaking or wicking problems throughout the whole testing period, not even after filling the tank with the airflow open.
Likes
Pros
- 22 mm size is TPD compliant and great for 22-based platforms
- Easy to build on especially with round wire
- Easy to wick
- Easy to clean
- Quality machining
- Smooth airflow with many options
- No leaking or gurgling
- Tremendous flavor
- TPD compliant
- Excellent design
- Competitively priced
Dislikes
Cons
- Top cap O-ring wears out quickly
- Will need to refill often with chain vaping
- Threaded top cap isn't ideal for quickly filling
Verdict
Robin Bartels
Vaping for: 8 years
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Favorite flavors: Fruits, teas
Expertise in: MTL vapes
Robin Bartels
Hi my name is Robin. A few years ago I was introduced to e-cigs by a friend. However, my first experience of vaping was with a very poor starter kit and soon after I went back to cigarettes. A few months later a colleague of mine recommended I give vaping another shot. Since then I have been completely smoke-free and love it! I am here because I don’t want people to have a similarly poor first experience with vaping. In my free time I enjoy gaming, playing football or meeting with friends.
