In this review, I will talk about the new DRAG 4 Mod box mod with 177 watts and two 18650 batteries, as well as the complete UFORCE-L Tank from Voopoo.

Few manufacturers have been pleasing us with full-fledged box mods lately. The new product from Voopoo, and even in the form of the legendary DRAG, is simply a balm for the soul for all adherents of traditional vaping. And even though there are practically no changes from an electronics point of view, in terms of ease of use, the engineers took another step in the right direction, introducing a couple of nice features and getting rid of several rarely used features.

I received a pre-production copy for review, which is noticeable by the SAMPLE sticker on the packaging and the engraving on the battery block itself. australian vape shop canberra The likelihood that devices different from this one will go on sale is vanishingly small.

Packaging and equipment

The set is sold in a cardboard box of decent size, the central part is simply dark, decorated exclusively with the inscription DRAG 4 and a list of the main features on the ends. All useful information is included on a dust jacket covering approximately half of the package. In my case, with a wood texture in the background.

There will also be the inscription DRAG 4 and a stamp with the name of the chip GENE.TT. The delivery set, manufacturer’s address, certificate icons, warnings and a sticker with an authentication code are located on the back of the package.

The delivery set includes: the DRAG 4 battery pack itself, a tank on maintenance-free UFORCE-L TANK evaporators, bubble glass and a bag of spare parts (USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable, orings for the tank and instructions in several languages).

Under the plastic tray there are additionally two evaporators in individual bags and a bag of silica gel, traditionally called “dunotite” (Do Not Eat).

DRAG 4 Mod design

The shapes of the new DRAG revision are immediately recognizable, but there are almost no references to the second or even the first legendary model. But in the new look there is something from the progenitor of the series, the X200 mod from Woody Vapes, which was one of the first to show wooden panels on its sides.

The general appearance is even somewhat similar to the advanced models from competitors, but I won’t swear too much here, because essentially all box mods with two batteries are close to each other and it’s quite difficult to come up with something new and at the same time convenient to use.

Battery pack DRAG 4 Mod

From the classic DRAG model, the fourth version comes with two batteries, a power of 177 watts, and a zinc alloy body. The third one has a side cover, a “leather-like” insert on a thin edge and convenient controls. A unique design solution was the side panels, which can be either “wood-like” or cast from “resin” (Resin). As well as an innovative and multi-functional lock switch, which will be discussed in more detail below.

The chopped shapes, however, fit well in the hand, the side surfaces do not interfere with holding the device, and the soft insert only improves the grip. All controls and the screen are traditionally concentrated on one narrow edge, and on the remaining sides, as decoration, the designers placed the inscriptions VOOPOO and DRAG 4.

Base

The bottom base is absolutely flat, there is not the slightest hint of legs, which is an obvious disadvantage – the paint will suffer in this place first of all and the laser-applied inscriptions will simply be erased quite quickly.

Connector

The upper plane will retain its paint coating longer, because the most loaded place – around the 510 connector with a spring-loaded pin – is highlighted with a barely raised steel circle, which will prevent the appearance of concentric scratches.

The diameter of the steel part is only 20 millimeters, but thanks to the large width of the body, any evaporators with a mounting diameter of up to 25 millimeters will look very organic on it. And everything thicker will begin to hang over the edges.

Battery compartment

The battery compartment is hidden behind a cover that slides to the side. Inside you will see a black plastic holder for two 18650 batteries. Their correct installation is marked with “+” and “–” signs, and there is a ribbon for easy removal. The contact group is universal, with spring-loaded upper points and simply protruding lower ones. The reverse side of the cradle contains a warning instruction about the inadmissibility of using batteries with a damaged protective shell.

Ribbon and magnets

The cover is held on the body thanks to two pairs of small magnets in the upper and lower parts, as well as small hooks on the wide parts of the cradle. To remove the lid, you need to apply little force, but it won’t accidentally open. I hasten to reassure those who are worried about the presence of gaps between the cover and the battery pack: they are absent during normal operation. Of course, if you take the mod in one hand and the lid in the other and start frantically jerking off one relative to the other, a displacement of a quarter of a millimeter along the vertical axis will be noticeable. But this is clearly not something you do with a mod every day.

Battery installation

If desired, the lid can be placed on either side; it is absolutely symmetrical. If the device becomes popular, we expect replacement covers with new prints and wild designs to be on sale.

Screen and control of DRAG 4 Mod

The group of controls is familiar and after the first acquaintance it hardly surprises. On top is the Fire button, below it is a color screen. At the bottom there is a USB Type-C port for charging (flashing is questionable), not marked “+” and “-” buttons, as well as a mechanical lock switch.

The buttons look metal and do not rattle at all, even with vigorous shaking. They press clearly, with a characteristic quiet click, and for convenience they even have small indentations.

Locking mechanism

I’ll start the description of the work with the lock switch, as the most interesting part of the new DRAG 4. It can operate in three modes, selected from the settings.

Complete locking of all keys

Lock only the power keys

Completely turning off the device and turning it back on immediately. This mode can be forcibly turned on by quickly pressing the Fire button three times

The solution is simply brilliant, but there are two small drawbacks. First, there is no stealth mode, when you can only turn off the screen. Secondly, the signs “I” and “O” are mixed up on the switch. A small thing, but still.

The mod is turned on and off by pressing the Fire button five times. Immediately after activation, the board is in the “smart” SMART mode, which automatically selects power depending on the resistance of the evaporator. At the same time, the maximum power is limited to only 80 Watts, and it is changed using the lower buttons in 1 Watt increments.

The screen displays a standard set of information:

Power/temperature

Mode name

Battery charging scales

Voltage, resistance and duration of the current puff

Number of puffs

DRAG 4 Mod Menu

Simultaneously pressing the two lower buttons opens the device menu

MODE – Soaring mode.

SMART – the “smart” mode described above.

RBA – mode without power restrictions, intended for use with serviced evaporators.

ECO is a variation of the SMART mode, but provides longer operation on a single charge, something around 10%, according to the manufacturer

TC – select one of four thermal control modes: nickel, titanium, stainless steel 316 or stainless steel 430. In this mode, simultaneously pressing Fire and “-” switches the temperature display in Celsius or Fahrenheit. And by simultaneously pressing Fire and “+” you can set a power limit from 5 to 80 Watts.

SWITCH – select the operating mode of the lock switch (described above).

PUFF RESET – reset the puff counter.

ABOUT – information about the chip and some Level Code.

COLOUR – select interface color.

Classic is the most pleasant.

Green.

Pink.

Purple.

Yellow.

Now a few words about power and supported resistance. The 177 Watts indicated by the manufacturer, unfortunately, are entirely marketing figures. The real power of the device is 80-90 watts. Anything higher will be cut by the board, although the numbers you want will be shown on the screen. We didn’t cheat with low resistance support. The mod was actually able to run a drip with a winding of 0.05 Ohm, but it was powerless to give it more than 60 Watts. And it’s not about the batteries; for the test I used the proven Murata VTC5A, which are capable of delivering much more current.

What pleased me was the built-in charging. They promised 3 Amps – that’s about what they gave. Well done. I don’t give a minus for the lack of “fast” modes, because it’s not clear what the user can put there, and charging the Chinese Noname even with a current of 1.5 Amperes per can can be a very risky endeavor. In any case, I recommend charging your batteries exclusively with external chargers.

UFORCE-L Tank

The complete UFORCE-L TANK, frankly speaking, is not at all interesting to me. But I simply have to tell you about it. Large, roomy, with the ability to install bubble glass. With an upper air intake, which will ensure its leak-proofness.

UFORCE-L TANK – filling holes

There is a removable mouthpiece on the top cover. I don’t call it a drip tip, because liquid is not refilled through it, and I don’t see any point in changing it to another. And it won’t work, although it is removable, it is not compatible with anything. The lid is held on the tank using a tiny bayonet mount. Under the lid you can find two holes, conditionally sealed with silicone, for filling liquid.

UFORCE-L TANK – airflow settings

The air intake comes directly through three huge holes at the top. By turning the ring under the lid, you can turn off the airflow to suit your taste. There are no extreme positions, so you can rotate it in any direction.

UFORCE-L TANK tank – base UFORCE-L TANK tank – evaporator installation

From there, the air enters the lower part of the tank through three separate air ducts, where it is directed to the evaporator. Replacing the evaporator is as simple as ever – arm yourself with a napkin, unscrew the base, collect the remaining liquid (that’s what the napkin was needed for, because there is no way to drain the mix), take out the old evaporator and install a new one. That’s it, you can tighten the tank and refill it again.

PNP evaporators

Evaporators are standard and familiar PNP, providing a wide range of different resistances, from hard MTL to hookah DTL. As well as an RBA base and compatible with many, including serviced, models from other manufacturers. In the kit you will be given two to try: 0.2 and 0.15 Ohm. Both are on a vertical mesh, produce a decent amount of steam and convey excellent taste. They easily digest liquids with 80% VG, but as expected, they are not intended for use with salt mixes.

Total

I liked the DRAG 4 mod. Laconic and cute appearance. Monolithic design without play in the lid. Relatively compact in size and convenient control, not overloaded with unnecessary functions and with an elegant mechanical and multi-mode locking mechanism. A special plus for supporting resistances from 0.05 Ohm. And then there is an equally fat minus for the power overestimated by marketers. If they had written the truth – 90 watts, no questions would have even arisen. In fact, you don’t really need anything else, and when used with tanks on evaporators, it’s definitely not necessary. Enthusiasts with drippers would understand and forgive you. And so there remains a small unpleasant aftertaste.

Is it worth buying? Definitely yes! The price is extremely pleasant, which, in the absence of colossal variety, cannot but please. For such a price, I’m even ready to turn a blind eye to the power deception.

I have already spoken about the complete tank UFORCE-L TANK above; I have nothing to add here. All that remains is to show how different tanks and drips look on fashion. From left to right: Berserker MTL RDA, Le Magister RTA, Cavalry V2 RDA, Tsunami Pro RDA, UFORCE-L Tank kit, GLM RDA, Tripod RTA.