The Uwell Caliburn GK3 Tenet is a new compact pod kit from the popular Caliburn family.
As the name suggests this is heavily based on the Caliburn GK3 with the additional more industrial styling of the Tenet range.
The Caliburn range are split into the A series and the G Series. So far the G series have given us the original Caliburn G, G2, GK2, G3 and GZ2.
Of course the brand name Uwell will be familiar to most vapers – not only due to the Caliburn series but also the Crown, Valyrian and Nunchaku ranges.
Thank you to Vape Club for sending this over for review! I will report on my experience with the device in my possession!
What To Expect From The Uwell Caliburn GK3 Tenet …
The “K” in the title stands for “KOKO” (Keep On Keeping On) and the “K” badged kits have a square format rather than the standard bar shape.
Inside the little square device is a 1000mAh battery which is charged via the Type C USB port at up to 2A.
To keep everything simple this has an auto draw activation and will automatically adjust the output to suit the pod installed up to 25W.
There is an operation button which is used to switch the device on and off and turn off the lighting.
Talking of lighting – the panel on one side lights up in various RGB colours when you vape – you can of course turn this off.
Around the operation button is a circular light which is animated and lights up to display the device status – such as charge remaining and faults.
This is compatible with the G3 range of pods with fixed coils. All the previous Caliburn G devices used removable coils which I did prefer.
This device is not backwards compatible with previous G pods.
There are 3 pod resistances to choose from – 0.6ohm, 0.9ohm (both included in kit) and a new 1.2ohm which promises to be on the way soon.
Apparently the new pods have bigger coils and improved flavour output.
When it comes to filling there will be two options. For the 2.5ml standard versions these will have a side refill port. For the 2ml TPD regulated areas this will be a top fill which is also designed to be Child Resistant (CRC).
You also have the option to use Pre-filled pods – for those who want the simplicity of a disposable vape but the sustainability of something reusable. These were reviewed alongside the Uwell Caliburn G3 Lite.
You can adjust the airflow by rotating the pod 180° in the mod – which seems a slight backward step compared to the excellent little Red adjustment wheel on previous Caliburn G pods.
There are 7 colours to choose from: Black, Evening Sunshine, Dark Ocean, Sweet Morning, Powder Blue, Grey and Vista White.
Kit Includes
- Uwell Caliburn GK3 Tenet device
- 0.6ohm G3 Pod
- 0.9ohm G3 pod
- Lanyard
- USB Type C cable
- User manual
Uwell Caliburn GK3 Tenet Specs
- Size: 50x19x78mm
- Battery: 1000mAh (internal)
- Display: Side light up panel and rotating LED around button
- Output: 25W max – auto adjusts output
- Type C USB charging – 2A charge rate
- Resistance range: Not specified
- Capacity: 2.5ml (standard) / 2ml (TPD)
- Pods: Refillable, fixed coil
- Compatible with: Caliburn G3 pods only, pre-filled pods available
- 2 airflow settings
- Side fill (2.5ml pod) / Top fill (2ml TPD CRC Pod)
- Auto Draw
- Ability to turn off the side panel lighting
Uwell Caliburn GK3 Tenet Design & Build Quality
I received the Sweet Morning colour in the 2ml version.
The packaging is great, despite being very compact they have crammed a lot in there! The kit generously includes 2 pods, lanyard and charging cable!
The lanyard is of excellent quality I might add!
On the top of the inner tray is the device with one pod. On the underside of the tray is the rest of the kit!
Instruction wise this is great and if you find it a bit hard to read you can download a PDF version here.
Just to give an idea of size, here is the Uwell Caliburn GK3 Tenet alongside the OXVA Xlim SQ Pro and the Caliburn AK3.
Uwell Caliburn GK3 Tenet Mod
The main body is made from metal which is cast into an “industrial design”.
Whilst the front of the device has a large shiny Black plastic panel with mirror finish Silver patterns.
These patterns also light up when you are vaping with RGB lighting. You can turn the lighting off.
The video below shows the panel in action!
