Voopoo DRAG Max Review: In a League of Its Own

Product intro and specs

That’s the second dual-battery vape that Voopoo paired with the PnP coils after the Argus GT, but these are two very different devices—the Argus came with a 510-to-PnP adapter, while the Max has no 510 connection to begin with. If you find Voopoo’s ecosystem approach interesting but the different product lines are starting to confuse you, keep reading and I will try to break it down for you.

Price: $58.99 (at MyVpro)
Colors: Galaxy blue, vintage brown, vintage gray, marsala, classic

Build quality and design

But, as I explained in the intro, a more fitting description would be that the DRAG Max is a beefed-up version of the DRAG X. After all, it is a dual-battery mod that houses airflow control and comes without a 510 connection, but with the proprietary magnetic connection of the PnP platform instead. With that in mind, I’ll provide some more comparisons to its dual-battery siblings, as I am pretty sure that many of the people reading this already own a DRAG mod.

As for construction, the DRAG Max is significantly different from the previous heavy DRAGs. It is an impressively lightweight mod that comes in a variety of options, all with gorgeous leather backings in between the metallic frame and shiny accents at both sides of the mod. The branding is also much more discreet now, with dark pressed text on top of dark leather. I received the Galaxy Blue edition, and I was very impressed when I took it out of the box. I have my reservations with black Voopoo mods (my black original DRAG is practically black and white now), but the paint seems to hold much better on the Max.

I’d put it like this: the DRAG Max is both an evolution of the DRAG mods and a dual-18650 DRAG X at the same time. It is super stylish, very well-built, and blends characteristics of two product categories smoothly.

The Voopoo DRAG Max mod

The DRAG Max performs seamlessly with the PnP pods, and I am happy to be able to go out with a PnP-based device without having to carry an extra battery. The mod fires rapidly and seems to be efficient with battery drain. Loading it with two freshly charged 18650s, I can go through around two and a half pods (appx. 10 mL) on the 0.15-ohm coil at 65 watts. These are the most power-hungry PnP coils, so using it with any of the other coils will get it to last even longer. But note that your mileage may vary depending on the specs of your 18650 batteries.

As far as navigation goes, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an easier to use dual-18650 device on the market:

• Five clicks to turn the mod on/off
• Three clicks to change mode (S for smart, R for RBA)
• Press fire + up to lock the device (doesn’t fire when locked)
• Press fire + down to clear the puff counter
• Press up + down to change the theme (press fire to pick)

The modes work the same way as they did on the DRAG S and X. RBA mode gives you full control of the wattage, while Smart mode will automatically detect your coil, set the wattage, and prevent you from going higher than the max rating of the coil.

As you can see, the options and modes of the DRAG Max are limited. That’s a thing to keep in mind if you are planning on using it as a standard mod, but pod mod users should feel right at home with that user interface.

Finally, the mod charges through a Type-C port. That’s always good news, but I’d still advise using an external charger for 18650s.

The Limited Edition

You can find detailed information on the standard PnP pods and the included coils in my review of the DRAG S and X, as well as in Anthony’s review of the Argus GT kit. With that in mind, I’ll use this space to briefly discuss the contents of the (impressive!) limited edition I received.

As far as the MTL PnP tank is concerned, I’m not a huge fan. You can use it with some of the coils that are listed as MTL, but the dual-sided airflow of the tank doesn’t offer a very satisfying MTL experience. It is loose even with the airflow almost fully closed, lacks throat hit, and doesn’t provide a lot of flavor. The only way to get a tight MTL out of it is to close the airflow completely, but at that point, it gets too tight and the flavor suffers. Your mileage may vary, but I wouldn’t recommend this tank as a standalone purchase. If you just want to vape a tank here and there, it’s passable, I guess.

Finally, if you want to read more about the PnP RBA head then take a look at Dave’s review of the Argus Air pod. I’ve used it myself and wasn’t a huge fan of the fiddling I had to go through, but Dave goes into more detail and I agree with his assessment.

All things considered, the LE edition has its highs and lows, but I really like the fact that it includes a lot of options and the full collection of PnP coils. Voopoo’s ecosystem approach is something that other companies should take a hard look at. This edition has something for everyone, and I am happy that Voopoo sent it to me, otherwise I’d probably go out and buy it myself.

Pros / Cons

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Verdict

In fact, the only vapers I would hesitate to recommend it to, are those who plan on using it with a 510 adapter and enjoy vaping in triple-digit wattages—mainly due to the inflated ratings of the Argus GT. If you are a number-crunching vaper who enjoys pushing the wattage limits, make sure you check for an in-depth review that tackles specs before adding it to your card. But for everyone else, the DRAG Max gets an easy recommendation.

What do you think of the DRAG Max kit? Let me know in the comments section.