The Uwell Popreel N1 Pod Kit is a new super simple pod vape kit from the gang at Uwell.

popreel n1 front viewUwell have been epic in the pod kit department the last few years – the Caliburn kits in particular have been perfect for new vapers and even more advanced vapers who just need a small carry around device.

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So can the Popreel N1 carry on this tradition? Time to get stuck in and find out!

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What Can We Expect From The Uwell Popreel N1 Pod Kit…

This is similar to other Uwell Pod Kits such as the Caliburn but it is designed to be even easier to use!

There are no buttons or adjustments you simply inhale on the mouthpiece and the fire activates automatically.

Oh and no faffing about changing coils either – the pod component is disposable when the coil performance deteriorates.

The kit includes a 1.2ohm UN2 Meshed-H pod. It is also compatible with the Uwell Yearn Neat 2 pods too.

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You can refill the pod with up to 2ml of your own e-liquid via the side fill port.

The pod is held into the device magnetically and Uwell promise it is leak-proof too!

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The main device has a 520mAh internal battery which is charged via the USB Type C port at a 1A charge rate. There is no charging cable included in the kit – I suppose that is to keep the price low.

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A “V” shaped LED indicator is provided to display battery capacity remaining and fault conditions.

There are 6 colour options to choose from: Pearl White, Champagne, Forest Green, Coral Red, Calm Blue and Matte Black.

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These were provided free of charge for review purposes and I will report back honestly on my findings of the device in my possession!

Inside the Box

  • Uwell Popreel N1 device
  • 1.2ohm Popreel N1 pod
  • User manual

popreel contentsNo USB cable is included – however I was sent one separately.

Uwell Popreel N1 Pod Kit Specs

  • Size: 102.2×22.1×11.5mm
  • Output: 10W
  • Battery: 520mAh (internal)
  • Display: LED indicator
  • Resistance range: Not specified
  • E-liquid capacity: 2ml
  • USB Type C – 1A charge rate
  • Pods: Refillable fixed coils – 1.2ohm – compatible with Yearn Neat 2 Pods
  • Side fill port

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Uwell Popreel N1 Kit Design and Build Quality

I received the Calm Blue colour version but in some lights to me it looks like a dark Green colour?

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The packaging looks good with a clear window cut out so you can see the colour of the device.

I also have to applaud Uwell on the great instruction booklet – one of the best I have seen for a while – 8 pages all in English with some clear illustrations too.

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Uwell Popreel N1 Mod

This is super light and the body is made from a hard plastic but the addition of the “Diamond” texture pattern does stop it from looking like a dull cheapo device.

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The texture is on the front and rear panels of the device and the side panels are smooth.

popreel n1 rear view

Each side panel has either “Popreel” or “Uwell” laser etched in so it blends in beautifully.

popreel side details

The side with the Uwell logo also houses a teeny tiny airflow intake hole, so be careful not to block it when vaping or else you might suck your pants up your bum trying to get a vape!

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You can tell which is the front as it has the “V” shaped LED which also changes colour to inform of fault conditions or battery capacity remaining and it is clear and bright.

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The pod is held in magnetically and only has a slight wobble if you shake the device vigorously but otherwise is pretty stable.

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Inside the pod compartment are 2 contacts, 2 magnets and the airflow / sensor trigger hole.

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On the base is the USB Type C port and required legal logos.

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A very neat little kit which just escapes being plasticky and cheap looking with the attention to detail and texture addition.

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Uwell Popreel Kanthal Meshed 1.2ohm Pod

The pod is pretty basic with a flat “duck bill” style mouthpiece.

Popreel mouthpiece

A side fill port cover is provided which is bright red so you can’t really miss it and it is pretty easy to lift up.

popreel pod fill side view

One slight niggle is that you can’t turn the cover out of the way when filling you just have to hold it up.

popreel pod side view

The square fill port hole is approx 4x4mm and so far have not had any filling issues.

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On the front of the pod is a “minimum” line so try to make sure you never allow the e-liquid level to drop below this or you may damage your coil and get a gross dry hit!

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Sadly when the pod is inserted into the mod you can’t see the minimum line, you can roughly see around half of the pod contents when it is in the mod.

You can see the e-liquid level clearly even though the pod is slightly tinted.

popreel pod rear view

The base of the pod has a metal container, 2 contacts and 2 airflow holes so you can install it either way around.

popreel pod base

Uwell Popreel N1 Pod Kit Quick Start Guide

The base of the pod has an isolation sticker to help prevent you firing up the device when the pod is empty.

popreel isolating sticker

So remove this sticker, fill up the pod, charge the battery and away you go!

Basic Operation

  • Power On/Off = you cannot switch this on or off.
  • Vaping = inhale on the mouthpiece to trigger the auto fire.
  • Battery indicator = Green LED = more than 60% battery remaining, Blue LED = 30-60% and Red LED = less than 30% left.
  • Battery indicator when charging = The Green, Blue and Red of the battery indicator will operate as above. When fully charged the LED indicator will stay on in Green.

Protections

  • Low battery – Red LED flashes 10 times – get the device on charge!
  • Short circuit / too low resistance – LED flashes Red 3 times and won’t operate. Check the pod base and port for liquid or contamination. Clean. If this doesn’t work try to replace the pod with a new one.
  • Overtime Protection – if you vape longer than 8 seconds the LED will flash Green 5 times and cut out.

How To Charge The Battery

The charging rate is specified as 1A.

  • Using the included USB type C cable connect the small end into the USB port on the mod.popreel charging
  • Connect the large end of the cable into a suitable USB outlet.
  • The LED will display through the colours and turn Green and stay on when fully charged.

The charging time for me using a 1A mains plug was around 40 minutes (41 and 42 mins each time to be exact.)

How To Fill the Uwell Popreel N1 Pod

  • Remove the pod from the mod.popreel pod removal
  • Lift up the cover of the fill port and add e-liquid through the port.popreel fill port cover
  • Watch the e-liquid level through the clear side of the pod.popreel filling
  • Replace the fill port cover firmly.
  • If this is the first fill allow the pod to stand for 10-15 mins to allow the e-liquid to soak into the coil. This is called Priming and is a very important step. If not fully primed you could burn the coil out and your throat lining in the process!

How Does the Uwell Popreel N1 Pod Kit Perform?

I used my own e-liquid mix which is 50/50 PG/VG made from IVG Bubblegum Concentrate at 20% ratio. This is quite high a flavour ratio as I prefer plenty of flavour, but sadly this means it can be a coil killer sometimes.

I add nic salt to approx 6mg strength.

If any of these terms are over your head – have a read of our handy guides below!

1.2ohm Pod Performance

At first I will say I was not impressed. The flavour was kind of “Soapy” and odd.

This vanished after the first pod full and from then on the flavour has been really good. It is not quite up to the standard of the OXVA Xlim V2 or SE 0.8ohm pods but they are lower resistance so I have been a bit spoilt with them.

So do persevere as the first tank full is not a true impression of the flavour potential of this little kit.

The flavour is clear and strong and as you end up taking long inhales you do exhale a surprising amount of vapour too.

I get a great throat hit too, it is all lovely from such a high resistance pod at low power!

I have had 8 refills so far and the taste is still as good as the second refill!

Uwell Popreel N1 Airflow

This is the tightest airflow I think I have found on a pod kit. It is super tight.

If it was any tighter it would become mega uncomfortable to vape with. It is not quite over that border but it does take quite an effort and I am taking long draws to get a mouth full of vapour.

Ex-smokers will love this airflow – I can cope with it, but it is a lot tighter than I am used to.

If you are a loose MTL or RDTL vaper I would avoid this kit!

Even though it is a tight draw the auto fire kicks in well so no issues there. I am even tempted to drill the airflow hole out slightly!

Mod Performance

One slight issue I have found is that the USB port is a bit “crunchy”. When you insert the connector it crunches a bit and needs a bit of effort to push in fully. This doesn’t affect the performance though as it still charges fine.

Battery Life

As this has no puff counter I can only time how long and how many pod-fulls the battery lasts.

I found I got around 5 hours vaping and usually used 3-4 pod fills per battery charge.

Pros

  • Diamond texture and attention to detail lift this up from being just a plastic pod kit.
  • Instructions and packaging are great.
  • Super light weight
  • Wonderful flavour on 2nd pod fill onwards
  • Very very tight airflow and quick auto draw response
  • Quick charge time
  • Great battery life
  • Not a single leak or malfunction

Cons

  • Only one pod and no USB cable included. This does keep the cost down though.
  • You cannot see the minimum e-liquid level when pod is installed so keep an eye on it.
  • USB port a bit crunchy
  • Airflow might be too tight for some

Final Review Verdict

This is a low price pod kit and in some ways its shows.

There is no USB cable and only one pod included in the kit – which obviously is where the costs have been cut and I do find this a shame.

But otherwise the rest of the device looks and performs like something way more expensive.

Yes it is a plasticky pod kit but the design and texture elevate it from looking cheapo. The flavour again elevates this to way above average too.

Well done Uwell – you can sure knock out a flavourful pod kit!

Would I Buy This Kit Myself?

I personally wouldn’t – not because of the device itself but just because it doesn’t suit my vaping style.

I find the airflow a bit too tight for me.

But in performance this is an excellent little kit and for a starter especially an ex-smoker it is perfect. I have scored it 10 points in the “replace if lost or damaged” category – despite it not being my type of kit – it does absolutely nothing wrong at all.

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Michelle Jones

I am an engineer and Technical Author by trade. My journey in vaping began around 2016, in the days of Tornado tanks, Ego batteries and Variable Voltage. It took me a few years to fully quit smoking but I finally stopped in June 2019 and that is all thanks to vaping! 20mg Nicotine Salts are my hero! Oh and I am partial to a nice pod mod and Bubblegum e-liquid! I have reported on the latest news on Ecigclick since 2017 and love being part of this great team! My passion for Tobacco Harm Reduction has also led me to becoming a Trustee for the NNA (New Nicotine Alliance) aiding in Advocacy

REVIEW OVERVIEW
Build quality
9
Design
9
Ease of use
10
1.2ohm pod
9
Replace if lost or damaged
10
I am an engineer and Technical Author by trade. My journey in vaping began around 2016, in the days of Tornado tanks, Ego batteries and Variable Voltage. It took me a few years to fully quit smoking but I finally stopped in June 2019 and that is all thanks to vaping! 20mg Nicotine Salts are my hero! Oh and I am partial to a nice pod mod and Bubblegum e-liquid! I have reported on the latest news on Ecigclick since 2017 and love being part of this great team! My passion for Tobacco Harm Reduction has also led me to becoming a Trustee for the NNA (New Nicotine Alliance) aiding in Advocacy
uwell-popreel-n1-pod-kit-reviewI have dropped points for the crunchy USB port and the fact you can't see the minimum level of e-liquid when pod installed. This is a very inexpensive pod kit but sadly that shows in the lack of charging cable and only one pod included. Otherwise this is a brilliant starter kit with excellent flavour and is really easy to use. I wouldn't replace this if lost or damaged as it is not my style of vaping with a super tight airflow - but that is not the fault of the device so I have scored that 10 - as it does its job and does it well.

3 COMMENTS

  1. when it on charger it green then you get get it off the charger and try to Puff the light goes to blue and blinking and nothing comes out

    • Have you tried replacing the pod? If there is a connection or circuit issue perhaps the device will not fire? I didn’t experience this and there is nothing in the instructions about a Blue flashing LED. If you have changed the pod and it continues I would contact the supplier as it may be faulty?
      You have removed the sticker from the base of the pod (sorry if I sound patronising just checking as that would prevent the device firing).

  2. Co když mi to svítí modře když potáhnu zabliká to 3x modře a nic to nedělá mám to naplněný i nabytí v čem může být chyba?

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