Vape Snapshot: Smok’s G-Priv Baby Luxe 85W Starter Kit
23rd Jan 2019
Vape Snapshot: Smok’s G-Priv Baby Luxe 85W Starter Kit
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As any experienced vaper can attest, vaping becomes a lot more rewarding when you have the right device in your hand.
To begin your journey, or even advance it to the next level, the Smok G-Priv Baby Luxe 85W Starter Kit is a great entry point to the world of mods, both for beginners and more experienced vapers looking to step up from a cigalike or pod mod into full-feature vaping.
Advanced Features
The G-Priv Baby Luxe comes with advanced features that you might not have experienced before including replaceable coils, a powerful battery, a touchscreen, and a firing bar.
Coils
If you’ve never used replaceable coils, this model makes for a good jumping off point. The starter kit comes with the V8 Baby-Q4 quadruple coil and the V8 Baby Q2 dual coil, allowing you to pick a favorite style for future coil purchases. (Basically, more coils equals more wire equals more vapor). If this is your first time trying replaceable coils, having both these options included to try out could really help you decide your coil preference.
Battery Power
Another upgrade for newer vapers is the powerful battery, which can add an extra punch to your vaping experience. (Note: you have to buy the battery separately). A single high-drain 18650 cell delivers up to 85 watts of power while still ensuring the device remains nice and compact. The end result is a vape that hits a happy medium between portability and power. It’s more pocket-friendly than bulkier mods that require two or more cells, while at the same time offering more power than smaller pod mods and cigalikes. This might not seem like a lot of strength if you’ve never had a device like this before, but it’s superior not only for the extra punch it gives, but for when you’re on the road and don’t have an easy way to recharge.
Fire Bar/Touchscreen
Other features include Smok's full-length firing bar, which makes it impossible to miss the button. It’s also got a 2-inch OLED touchscreen for info display and on-the-go adjustments. Touchscreens, in particular, are a key new improvement among the current generation of devices, and undoubtedly we’ll see more of them as they become part of the future of vaping.
Tank
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Baby Luxe is topped by the compact version of Smok's flagship clearomizer, the TFV12 Baby Prince sub-ohm tank. The TFV series has long been a popular line of tanks on the market, and for good reason. A wide variety of replaceable coils let you further customize your vaping experience; huge adjustable airflow slots allow for anything from a tight to wide-open inhale, and the convenient hinged top swings away with a flick of the finger for refills.
Colors
Besides its utilitarian features, an added bonus is that the mod comes in a rainbow of options including green, purple, prism rainbow, prism gold, prism gunmetal, prism blue, prism chrome and black/red. While color might not be a primary driver in choosing a device, it’s a fun bonus to be able to choose a hue that appeals to you.
Summary
Between wattage, coil options, batteries, a handy touchscreen, and a sub-ohm tank, this model packs a lot of features into a small package. Smok is best known for its consistently high-quality tanks, but some of their mod designs, while attractive and innovative, have had their share of quality control issues in the past. That said, because this is a first-step product for those who aren’t sure they will remain in the mod category in the long run, we think it’s a good choice.