Hot on the heels of the outstanding Voopoo Argus G3 comes the Voopoo Argus G3 Mini, and we’ve got one to look at in this review!
I reviewed the Voopoo Argus G3 last month and was very impressed with the combination of stylish looks, great build quality and the excellent flavour delivered by the new Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2.
We’ve also had a look at a lot of Voopoo’s pod mods in the past, such as the Argus Z2, Argus Bar Pro Max, Argus G2, Argus G2 Mini and the Argus E40– all of which are some of the very best on the market!
What Can We Expect From The Voopoo Argus G3 Mini?
Voopoo’s Argus G3 Mini is positioned as a ‘Tiny Yet Mighty Pod’ system that delivers exceptional flavour, performance and design!
And just like its bigger sibling, the Voopoo Argus G3 Mini is compatible with the brand new Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2 which features a host of tweaks and upgrades.
Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2 pods are powered by the ground-breaking iCOSM CODE 2.0 technology, which is a significant innovation that has received widespread praise within the vaping industry, seamlessly integrating Liquid-Seal Shield, Mega-Core and Golden Cotton to redefine the vaping experience.
Liquid-Seal Shield features a fully-wrapped copper sleeve, which forms a dense e-liquid film with 99% internal surface coverage, triple the coverage of its competitors. Leak-proof performance is improved by 83%, giving you a clean tasting vape for up to 30 days.
A Mega-Core layer of speed-control cotton provides instant saturation and a consistent flow of e-liquid to eliminate flavour inconsistency, providing a stable and flavourful vape throughout.
Golden Cotton is wrapped around the mesh coil, this cotton is crafted from aerospace materials enabling it to withstand temperatures of up to 260C, ensuring that a single cartridge can handle up to 100ml worth of e-liquid refills with no compromise on flavour or performance.
If you already have a Voopoo Argus device with some spare pods then fear not- the G3 Mini is compatible with the Argus family of pods, so you can use them with this device!
A distinctive Parisian nail-patterned side gives the Voopoo Argus G3 Mini a unique and stylish look, and it is compact too- weighing only 40.85g!
Despite its small size, a 1350mAh high-density battery is built into the device, meaning that the Argus G3 Mini offers both portability and long-lasting power.
Many thanks to Voopoo for sending the Argus G3 Mini in for review, let’s see if this little pod vape hits with the best!
As always, all views are my own…
Kit Contents
- Argus G3 Mini Device
- Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2 0.7ohm (2ml capacity TPD version, 3ml capacity non-TPD version)
- User Manual
- Type-C charging cable
- Argus Pod Family Compatibility Guide
Specifications
- 95.3mm x 25.8mm x 13.7mm (with 2ml cartridge)
- 40.85g weight
- Aluminium alloy construction
- Parisian Stud Design
- Max 30W power output
- Compatible with brand new Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2 and Argus Top Fill Cartridge
- 2ml capacity (TPD)/ 3ml capacity (non-TPD)
- iCosm Code 2.0 Pod Tech
- 30 days of cleanliness, mega-core, super steady smoothness
- Golden cotton 100ml endurance
- 0.4ohm-3.0ohm resistance range
- Huge 1350mAh high-density battery
- LED battery light indicator
- Type-C 5V/1A charging
- Six built in safety protections
Design & Build Quality
As soon as I take the Voopoo Argus G3 out of the box, one of the most noticeable aspects is how small and lightweight it is, which comes as no surprise as it measures in at 95.3mm x 25.8mm x 13.7mm with the 2ml TPD compliant pod and weighs only 40.85g.
This small stature makes this an ideal device to carry round in my pocket, in fact I received two of these for review and could carry both of them around in my pocket at the same time without really noticing that they were there!
Voopoo have crafted the Argus G3 Mini from aluminium alloy and the build quality overall is pretty faultless, which is exactly what I have come to expect from Voopoo products over the years.
A Parisian nail pattern is present down either side of the device, which features a nice studded effect which some vapers might find appealing.
On either side, you’ll find the fixed airflow slots as well as the USB-C charging port.
On the front of the device is a discreet, thin LED light bar that functions as a battery life indicator.
Pods connect magnetically to the Argus G3 Mini and these are held pretty firmly in place, though there is some wiggle room if I give them a wobble. I didn’t have any connection issues with the pod when using this device however!
Quick Start Guide
How to Fill the Pod
One of the great aspects of the new Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2 pods is that these can be filled without having to remove the pod from the device, thanks to the handy location of the filling port.
At the side of the pod is a silicone filling port cover that you remove to access the generously sized filling port, with the filling port exposed insert the nozzle of your e-liquid bottle and fill the pod right up to the top whilst taking care not to overfill it.
When filling a brand new Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2 pod for the first time, it is recommended that you allow the e-liquid to sit in the pod for five minutes before taking a puff, which allows the cotton in the coil to be fully saturated with e-liquid.
This will prolong the lifespan of the pod and cut down on the risk of you getting a nasty dry/burnt hit!
With the Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2 pods, you can even see the full e-liquid capacity of the pod, meaning that you are able to check exactly how much e-liquid is left inside at a glance.
Operation
No buttons or settings to worry about here, this is about as straightforward as vaping gets, once you have filled up your pod just take a puff on it to get vaping!
The LED indicator on the front of the device will glow white if the battery level is above 20%, and will change to red when under 20%.
Charging
The Argus G3 Mini charges at 5V/1A via USB-C, and a Type-C charging cable is included in the box.
As the charging port is located at the side of the device, you can charge it up whilst the Argus G3 Mini is laid on its side or stood up.
Safety Features
- 5 second vaping overtime protection
- Short-circuit protection
- Overcharge protection
- Low Battery protection
- Output over-current protection
- Over temperature protection
How Does The Voopoo Argus G3 Mini Perform?
As mentioned above, there’s no buttons or anything here, the Argus G3 Mini outputs up to a maximum of 30W (from a fully charged battery) which steadily decreases inline with the battery life.
Although I didn’t really notice any drastic drop off in performance until the battery LED was flashing red, it is pretty consistent throughout.
One of the key features of the Voopoo Argus G3 Mini is that it is compatible with the new Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2, and there is a 0.7ohm Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2 included in the kit.
It is also compatible with the 0.4ohm and 1.0ohm Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2 pods, as well as the existing Argus family of pods.
Flavour is Impressive
In terms of pure flavour delivery, Voopoo have outdone themselves with the Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2 pods, I got to try these out previously when I reviewed the Argus G3 and these perform just as good with the Argus G3 Mini!
The flavour here feels so smooth and crisp, really elevating these pods above anything that Voopoo have produced before.
They are very versatile as well, performing exceedingly well with tobaccos, fruit flavours, desserts and just about any type of blend that you can throw at them!
Pod Lifespan
Longevity has always been a great aspect of Argus pods and this has been improved further with the Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2 pods.
I’ve been vaping these pods quite heavily since March, when I got the Argus G3 in for review, and on average these pods have been lasting around a week and a half of heavy daily vaping, which is right up there with the best on the market.
They are very consistent too, with no signs of flavour degradation right the way through to the end!
Airflow
Airflow on the Argus G3 Mini comes from two fixed airflow slots located on either side of the device, which draws air in underneath the pod.
This is surprisingly airy, and I would say that this provides more of a restricted direct lung hit than a mouth to lung one with the 0.7ohm pod, especially when the battery is fully charged.
I did try out a 1.0ohm Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2 and this did provide a better mouth to lung experience than the included 0.7ohm pod.
Battery Life
A high-density 1350mAh battery is built into the Argus G3 Mini, which comfortably provides all-day battery life with the 0.7ohm pod.
I actually took both devices that I received for review away to a weekend festival recently and only needed to give them a quick charge before heading home!
Pros
- Outstanding flavour from the Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2
- Pod lifespan is phenomenal
- Lightweight, small form factor
- All day battery life
- Beginner friendly and very easy to use
- Easy to fill without needing to remove the pod from the device
Cons
- No adjustable airflow or wattage
- Basic LED battery life indicator
- Might be too powerful for some MTL vapers out of the box- will need to purchase 1.0ohm Argus Top Fill Cartridge separately
Final Verdict
I do enjoy a pick up and play device that I can just fill up and use right out of the box, and the Voopoo Argus G3 Mini has become a go to for me since I received it.
There’s no fuss involved here, thanks to the fantastic Argus Top Fill Cartridge V2 pods I can enjoy an incredibly flavoursome vape that delivers some of the crispest and smoothest flavour that a pod mod can provide.
I don’t have to worry about battery life either, as I can vape away on the Argus G3 Mini all day without needing to recharge it.
This has pretty much everything you need wrapped up in a small pod mod package!
Many thanks to Voopoo for sending the Argus G3 Mini in for review, this will be available in the UK shortly!
Did you buy the VOOPOO Argus G3 Mini? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
