The Kanger Top Evod kit enters the frey of what seems to be a bit of a vaping starter kit war going on with the big Chinese vape manufacturers at the moment.

Each of them bringing out brand new models on an almost weekly basis.kanger top evod colours

As more and more smokers kick the habit with the help of vape starter kits like this one it’s little wonder manufactures are tapping into this seemingly endless new market.

And as an aside – what fantastic news this is – the more folks who quit smoking thanks to vaping – the healthier this world will be.

The latest beginners MTL [mouth to lung] device to land on my doorstep is the much anticipated Top Tank Evod from vape giants Kangertech.

I’m not a huge fan of Kangertech products if I’m honest but on first glance the Top Evod looks like a stylish little vape pen.

So let’s see if this little vape gizmo can tempt even more smokers away from the cancer sticks and into the healthier world of vaping.

In the Box

I can’t knock the packaging – the red and black slide out box looks great and the view of the device lets you see it in all its glory.

Inside you’ll find:

  • X1 TopTank Evod
  • X1 Evod battery
  • X1 Atomizer 1.5ohm [VOCC-T]
  • X1 USB charger
  • Authenticity card
  • ‘Filling and close top cover immediately’ warning card
  • User manual

I think you’ll agree Kangertech has been quite stingy adding only one coil which is already installed.

Given this is the only coil you get AND the kit arrives partially charged DO NOT press the fire button until you’ve filled your tank AND let it soak in for a few minutes – otherwise the cotton will burn and you’ll be heading to your local vape shop looking for fresh coils!kanger top evod box

Top Evod Specs

  • Tank diameter: 14mm
  • Tank capacity: 1.7ml
  • Battery capacity: 650mAH
  • Atomizer: VOCC-T 1.5ohm
  • Input: DC 5V
  • Output: DC 4.32v

Key Features

First up is the Top Evod’s simplicity to use it’s just a case of filling and vaping.

The fire button is used for vaping and for turning on and off – x3 clicks turns you on and x3 clicks turns you off.kanger top evod vape pen

The next thing you’ll notice is how small and light the Top Evod is – it’s as light if not lighter than a decent fountain pen and to be honest it actually looks like one too.

It’s an ego style battery and charger – meaning you need to remove the battery from the rest of the kit – screw that into the charger and wait around an hour and half for it to fully charge.how to charge kanger top evod

Sadly this means there’s no ‘pass through vaping’ [vaping whilst charging] and as there’s no spare battery included (can be bought separately) you could be without your kit for a while.

Design and Build Quality

As far as build goes all the connections fit together well and the stainless steel despite being so light doesn’t feel cheap and plasticy.

The whole kit pretty much comes apart from cleaning and I’m pleased to say the coil was clean of manufacturing oil.kanger top evod parts

The design itself is nothing to write home about. I’ve said it before there’s not much you can do to make a vaping pen stand out – but the Kanger Top Evod does look ‘nice’.kanger top evod tank view

A bit of a wishy washy word I know but there’s nothing for me that screams ‘cool design’.

In fact the exposed glass tank is a worry – I haven’t put it to the test – but I have a feeling without a small vape ring it could be vulnerable if dropped.

As I’ve said the Top Evod is on the small side to say the least and the removable drip tip and top cap are tiny.kanger top evod in hand

I’d say the drip tip is smaller than the diameter of a cigarette and the top cap being so small slips between your lips [insert smutty joke here].

How Does the Kanger Top Evod Perform?

How To Fill The Kanger Top Evod

Filling the Top Evod is simple enough – simply unscrew the top cap and avoiding the central chimney drip in your e-liquid.filling the kanger top evod tank

Screw the top cap back on and remember, let your coils sit and soak up that juice before vaping! 5 minutes should do it.how to fill kanger top evod

Thanks to the TPD regulations the tank only holds 1.7ml however given this is a MTL [like smoking a cigarette] vaping pen I found a full tank lasted me almost half a day with continual use.

I’m also pleased to say that unlike other Kangertech products I’ve tested – in the week I’ve used the Top Evod there’s been no leakage whatsoever.

Vaping on the Top Evod

If I’m honest it’s just OK.

The coil doesn’t give a bad flavour profile but the vapour is less than the smoke from a cigarette.kanger top evod coil

Sure it does the job and has a reasonable throat hit, but the tiny drip tip and top cap meant I had to grip it tightly to get the seal I wanted if that makes sense.

Now I’ve often been accused of having a big mouth – sometimes they’re right lol – however the Kanger Top Evod seems too small for me.

Now this is where I’m probably entering the realms of ‘sexism’ but I reckon this vape pen would be perfect for a woman looking to stub out the cigs and begin vaping.

I know not all women have small mouths – I think I’d better stop there before I get into real hot water lol – and not all men have big mouths – but;

This device is dainty and then some and therefore in my humble opinion it would suit a woman more than a man.

But hey if you’re a bloke who enjoys a small drip tip in your mouth [stop right now Neil lol] and wants a vape pen that’s delicate in your hand then go for it.

The Top Evod has neither blown me away nor put me off – it’s just not for me.

What I like

For those looking for a dainty light as a feather stylish looking vape pen I can’t knock this one.

Filling is a cinch and operating it is as easy as pressing that fire button.

It’s a decent little vape pen and available at a steal.

What I Don’t Like

I think you’ve gathered I personally don’t like the size of the top cap and drip tip.

I also don’t like Kangertech only adding one coil – come on guys you’re supposed to be encouraging smokers to quit and begin vaping.

Giving beginners a ‘little extra’ not only shows good faith – but might also let you keep their custom!

I know you have a ‘bottom line’ and all that – but for me anyway one coil is cheap on your part.

If I lost the Kanger Top Evod vape pen would I rush out to buy it again? It’s a maybe. While it certainly does the trick I may be tempted to spend a touch more for something a touch better.

Pros

  • Nice design
  • Lightweight
  • Stylish
  • Simple to use
  • Easy filling

Cons

  • Tiny drip tip
  • Tiny top cap
  • 1.7ml tank – not their fault blame the TPD!!!

 

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Neil Humber

I have simpler vape tastes these days - I never leave home without a Caliburn G, a Vaporesso Luxe 40 or Innokin EQ FLTR and a CBD vape pen or bottle of CBD drops in my rucksack...or indeed an Aspire Nautilus Prime X in my pocket... At home I'll be using various mods topped with the GeekVape Zeus X RTA or the Signature Mods Mono SQ topped with the Augvape BTFC RDA... I'm a former journalist and now a writer and sometimes author... I'm ex Army - adore dogs and never happier than hiking over the hills or with a good book on a beach.

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I have simpler vape tastes these days - I never leave home without a Caliburn G, a Vaporesso Luxe 40 or Innokin EQ FLTR and a CBD vape pen or bottle of CBD drops in my rucksack...or indeed an Aspire Nautilus Prime X in my pocket... At home I'll be using various mods topped with the GeekVape Zeus X RTA or the Signature Mods Mono SQ topped with the Augvape BTFC RDA... I'm a former journalist and now a writer and sometimes author... I'm ex Army - adore dogs and never happier than hiking over the hills or with a good book on a beach.
kanger-top-evod-reviewThe Kanger Top Evod is the perfect vaping starter kit for women and for men looking for a dainty little vape pen. It's also available at a great price

7 COMMENTS

  1. Don’t buy this it is a piece of crap. You don’t get an extra battery and the usb charger has never worked the way it is suppose to. Stay away from this one!!!

  2. Why does my button keep flashing and now doesn’t work..
    I know how to turn it on and off with the 3 clicks. But now I’m getting nada.. it’s filled with liquid charged and just constantly flashing. Does this mean it’s finished? Have heardly used it

  3. Neil,If I buy a top evod. What’s the best mix liquid to use as I’ve found my eleaf with apire nautilus mini only seems to cope with 50/50 as apprised to my cool fire 4 with isub g tank copes with the 70/30 s I get. The 70/30 seems to clog up and seriously shortens the life of the coils I use in the aspire nautilus mini. So with your knowledge of coils and liquids and I’m guessing a little pen like this with its coils 50/50 would be better for it. I get my liquid from a company called vapegoo. Love the flavours and amour of cloud it gives me but like I said it soon clogs and destroys the aspire coils I get. Can you help. Advice on what liquid to use with evod and anything I might be doing wrong with the liquids I’m feeding my aspire and isub g tank. Thank you mate. You’re the best and most informative of these things I’ve found so far. Sorry if I’ve gone on a bit but any help and advice you could give me would be MUCH APPRECIATED. Thank you pal.
    Joel harding,Monmouth,south Wales,UK

    • Hi and thanks for your kind comments – very much appreciated 🙂
      OK you’re quite right on such a dainty pen the coils could indeed clog up – I find that when using an MTL device I tend to go for just tobacco flavours – certainly not those gloopy sweet dessert flavours – and the ‘majority’ of those are 50VG 50PG. Hope that helps and enjoy your pen!

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