Eleaf are back with the iVeni Duo refillable pod kit!
Founded in 2011, in the vaping manufacturing centre of Shenzhen, Eleaf have been developing innovative technologies and products to meet the needs of fast-growing vaping markets.
10 years ago, Eleaf took the vaping world by storm with the iStick and Pico mods as well as the Melo sub ohm tank, all of which became extremely popular choices amongst vapers at the time.
Fast forward 10 years and the vape scene has changed somewhat, partly in thanks to the TPD in the UK, with the popularity of high powered vape mods and sub ohm tanks overtaken by the convenience of refillable pod systems.
Eleaf have dived into this sector themselves, with their iVeni range, and the iVeni Duo is the latest addition to bear the iVeni name!
We’ve not actually reviewed an Eleaf product since 2022, when we got our hands on the Eleaf IORE Prime, so it will be interesting to see how far they have come over the past few years with the iVeni Duo!
What Can We Expect From The Eleaf iVeni Duo?
As you may have already guessed from the section above, yes the Eleaf iVeni Duo is a refillable pod system first and foremost!
It’s a powerful one at that too, boasting a variable wattage range of 8-40W that can be adjusted by using a spinning twist-push control button, making it easy to adjust power using only your thumb.
A 1300mAh battery can power the iVeni Duo for up to three days, and it recharges quickly thanks to 5V/2A USB-C fast charging- reaching 80% battery charge in only 30 minutes!
iVeni Duo pods feature a 2ml capacity that can be refilled via a top filling system, these also have a dual coil system that is powered by Duotech, which enhances vaping performance by utilizing a dual heating system to ensure richer flavour, denser vapour and improved coil longevity.
Power and Eco modes give you the opportunity to experiment and get different experiences from your iVeni Duo pods, and the airflow can be adjusted too, making the iVeni Duo perfect for mouth to lung and restricted direct lung vaping.
Not only does is the iVeni Duo compatible with iVeni Duo pods, but all existing iVeni pods from the range can be used with this device too!
Many thanks to Eleaf for sending the iVeni Duo in for review! Let’s have a look at what this pod system has to offer.
And as always, all views are my own!
Kit Contents
- 1x Eleaf iVeni Duo device
- 1x Eleaf iVeni Duo 0.8ohm pod
- 1x Eleaf iVeni Duo 1.2ohm pod
- 1x USB Type-C cable
- 1x User Manual
- 1x Warranty Card
Specifications
- 24.8mm x 14.7mm x 120.5mm dimensions
- Auto draw or button activated
- 2ml pod capacity
- Convenient top fill
- Dual mesh coil pods with Duocore technology
- 8-40W output wattage range
- Eco and power modes
- Spinning twist-push control button
- Adjustable side airflow
- 1300mAh internal battery
- 5V/2A USB-C fast charging
- Fully compatible with iVeni series pods
- Six different colours available
Design & Build Quality
With dimensions of 24.8mm x 14.7mm x 120.5mm, the iVeni Duo is actually fairly compact compared to some other pod systems out there, it is also quite lightweight in hand.
There’s a nice gradient colour finish to the device, with six colour options available which include black, gradient silver-black, blue gradient, light pink, purple and gradient pink-green.
The screen is billed by Eleaf as a colour screen, however it is really only a dual colour gradient screen.
It does match the device colour, so for example if you have the Blue Gradient device the screen will have a blue gradient colour to it.
It is quite a basic screen, but it shows what you need at a glance, displaying the output mode, wattage, battery life and whether the button is locked or unlocked.
A ‘twist-push’ control button is located in the screen itself, which controls the functionality of the device and can also be used to fire it too. 
It is very tactile, with a satisfying click when you push it, there’s also a fairly loud clicking noise when you rotate the button which won’t be for everyone (it wasn’t for me!).
As with pretty much all other pod systems out there, the iVeni Duo pods connect magnetically to the device. 
These have a 2ml capacity and you can see exactly how much e-liquid remains in the pod thanks to the transparent design.
Quick Start Guide
How to Fill the Pod
Firstly, locate the silicone filling port on the pod, which is on the side at the top. There’s no need to remove the pod from the device in order to fill it, which is handy!
Open the filling port cover up, and insert the nozzle from your bottle of e-liquid.
Make sure you fill the pod all the way up, whilst taking care not to overfill the pod, so that the cotton in the coil can fully absorb the e-liquid.
If you are filling a new pod for the first time, let the e-liquid sit in the tank for five minutes before you vape, to help protect you against burnt hits and prolong the lifespan of the pod.
Operation
Changing the device settings is done via a combination of button presses on the control button.
Firstly, you’ll need to power the device on. Clicking the power button five times quickly will turn the device on, and you can turn it off with five presses of the power button.
An auto draw system is in place, so you can just take a puff on the pod to vape, but if you would prefer to use the control button to fire the device then click the button 4 times in 1.5 seconds to activate button firing.
When you insert a pod, the device smartly detects the resistance of the coil and automatically sets a power output, however you do have some freedom to change this.
To adjust the power, press the power button three times in 1.5 seconds and rotate the button to adjust the power.
This will be limited depending on the resistance of your coil and whether eco or power mode is active.
For example, when using the 0.8ohm iVeni Duo pod, you are limited to 26-30W in power mode and 14-18W in Eco mode.
With the 1.2ohm pod, you can vape at 20-24W in power mode and 11-13W in Eco mode. That isn’t the largest adjustable wattage range to choose from!
Adjusting between eco and power modes is done by quick pressing the power button twice.
The flame icon at the bottom of the screen will have a single bar above it if eco mode is active, and two if power mode is active.
Battery level is displayed on screen by 1-3 bars, one bar means 1-30% battery is left, two bars is 31-70% and three bars is 71-100%.
Charging
At the base of the device is the USB-C charging port, and a USB-C charging cable is included in the kit. Simply plug this into the charging port and use a suitable power source.
The battery recharges at a rate of 5V/2A, with fast charging capabilities charging the battery up to 80% within 30 minutes!
Safety Features
- 8 second vaping overtime protection
- Overcharging protection
- Short circuit protection
- Low voltage protection
- Low resistance protection
How Does The Eleaf iVeni Duo Perform?
0.8ohm and 1.2ohm iVeni Duo pods are included with the kit, giving you the ability to try out mouth to lung and restricted direct lung vaping out of the box, and there is the option to purchase a 0.6ohm iVeni Duo pod separately.
There’s full compatibility with pods from the existing iVeni range, so pods used with the iVeni, iVeni Lite and iVeni SE devices are compatible, however iVeni Pods (which only contain a single coil) can only be used in Eco mode with the iVeni Duo.
To utilise the power mode function on the iVeni Duo, you must use an iVeni Duo pod which has a dual coil set up!
An output wattage range of 8-40W is available, which is pretty impressive for a kit like this, however as mentioned earlier in the review, the wattage range is limited depending on which pod is being used and whether the device is in eco or power mode.
Also, you can’t vape any higher than 30W with the included 0.8ohm pod (24W with the 1.2ohm pod), you need to purchase the 0.6ohm pod to hit the 40W mark.
Flavour
I was really impressed with how crisp the flavour is with both the 0.8ohm and 1.2ohm pods, it is surprisingly strong too and both pods have quite a warm vape when in power mode.
When in Eco mode, I wasn’t as impressed, as to me the flavour just felt a bit flatter and some of the flavour notes in my e-liquids weren’t as prominent as they were in power mode. The vape is also substantially cooler too.
This is personal preference however, as I do prefer a stronger and warmer vape.
Pod Lifespan
Eleaf tick the boxes here!
I was sent two iVeni Duo devices to review, therefore I was able to try out the 0.8ohm and 1.2ohm pods simultaneously.
I primarily vaped sweetener heavy fruity e-liquids, which can be pretty aggressive on coils, my initial 0.8ohm pod lasted me 8 days before I needed to switch it out and I got 9 days out of the 1.2ohm pod.
Also, I was vaping on both pods pretty heavily and running them in power mode at the higher end of the wattage range that they are rated for, so for them to last as long as they did is impressive indeed!
Airflow
Adjusting the airflow is done via the airflow control slider, which is found on the side of the iVeni Duo.
You can go from a tight mouth to lung vape, with the airflow closed right down, through to an airy restricted lung hit with the airflow opened up.
With the airflow opened up, the iVeni Duo is capable of producing some pretty impressive levels of vapour, so if clouds are your thing then this kit definitely doesn’t disappoint!
Battery Life
Eleaf say that the iVeni Duo can last up to three days from a full charge…
Now, that is a bit of a push, I would agree with that statement if you were vaping very sparingly with the 1.2ohm pod in eco mode, not if you use the 0.8ohm pod in power mode however!
I guess the key phrase there is ‘up to!’
Your battery life will vary depending on the pod, output power and your own vaping habits, but for someone like myself who vapes quite heavily and likes a bit of power from their vape, you can get a full day from a full charge.
I did of course test the 1.2ohm pod out in eco mode, and I got just over a day’s use from it before I needed to pop it on charge. I was vaping very heavily though, as it was a lot less power than I like from my vape.
Pros
- Suitable for mouth to lung and restricted direct lung vaping
- Excellent flavour from the iVeni Duo pods
- Charges up rapidly
- Easy to change modes using button presses
- Can see exactly how much e-liquid remains in the pod without removing it
- There’s also no need to remove the pod to refill
- All day battery life
Cons
- iVeni single coil pods can only be used in Eco mode
- Wattage range is quite restricted depending on the mode and function
- Twist-push control button has quite a loud noise when you twist it (which grates on me a bit!)
- Very basic screen
Final Verdict
Many moons ago, I absolutely loved Eleaf products and this was mainly in part to the outstanding performance that they delivered.
I’m pleased to say that even though I haven’t used an Eleaf product for a while, that same outstanding and reliable performance is found with the iVeni Duo!
The iVeni Duo pods are excellent, providing clean and vibrant flavour with each puff, with some good longevity from them as well which saves you from having to shell out on new pods every few days.
Battery life is good enough to get me through a full days worth of vaping, and from a device of this size I can’t ask for much more than that.
It is a refillable pod system that looks the part too, with the prominent twist-push function button standing out but offering great, user-friendly functionality too.
I’ve really enjoyed my time with the Eleaf iVeni Duo, and hopefully we will be seeing more from Eleaf over the coming months!
Have you used the iVeni Duo? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
