VOOPOO Drag X3 vs VOOPOO Drag X2: Hands-On Comparison

I’ve always had a soft spot for VOOPOO mods, and their pod-style devices work well if that’s your preference. Most manufacturers seem to be backing away from this format lately, focusing instead on high-powered pod systems, so it’s refreshing that VOOPOO is still making these for vapers who want decent power with the convenience of replaceable coil pods.

The VOOPOO Drag X3 is a pod mod that uses a pod tank which slots into the battery section. You can swap coils based on what you prefer. It runs on a single 21700 battery, though there’s an adapter sleeve included if you’d rather use an 18650. The kit maxes out at 80W, and the standout feature is the touch screen for navigating options and adjusting wattage.

What’s in thebox:

1 Drag X3 Device 1 PnP X DTL Cartridge 1 PnP X 0.15Ω Coil 1 PnP X 0.3Ω Coil 1 PnP X Platform Card 1 Type-C Cable 1 User Manual

I received the standard 5ml pod, though TPD regions will get the 2ml version.

Design-wise, it follows the familiar pod mod shape—rounded back, flat front. The 1.66″ color touch screen comes with various animations that play when you vape, but you can disable them if they’re not your thing. The fire button sits recessed nicely, making accidental firing unlikely. The USB-C port is at the bottom of the front panel, which works well if you charge it standing up. I still use an external charger out of habit, but modern chip safety means charging via USB is perfectly fine now.

The battery compartment caught me off guard. You press a button on the back and the entire battery section detaches, leaving just the screen and top portion. Don’t make my mistake and try sliding it back on—it clicks into place easily. I spent a few minutes trying to force it before figuring that out.

Feature-wise, it covers the basics. Swipe up on the touch screen to unlock, then swipe down for the menu. There are three modes—eco, smart, and RBA. I stick with RBA since I like experimenting with different wattages. The theme menu offers three options. There’s a puff counter screen where you swipe down to reset your puff count, a lock menu for locking the screen, button, or both, an animation menu where you can turn off the animations, and a time menu for setting the clock that appears on the idle screen.

Testing it out, I started with the pre-installed 0.3Ω coil. It recommends 35W and I stuck with that—the draw was smooth with excellent flavor and solid vapor production for the wattage. The PnP X coils perform well, though they do gurgle slightly if you leave the device sitting for a day or so. Most stock coils do this, so it’s only an issue if you’re leaving it unused for extended periods, which most people don’t.

The 0.15Ω coil suited me better since I’ve been vaping at higher wattages lately. It still performed nicely at 55W, even though it suggests 70W as optimal. At 70W, the flavor was fantastic and vapor production was heavy, but it ran too warm for my taste. I prefer a cooler vape, so I settled around 60W most of the time, trading some flavor for that cooler hit I like.

Once you’ve dialed in your settings, that’s essentially it for this kit. You can tweak wattage in RBA mode, but aside from disabling animations and setting the clock, there isn’t much else to fiddle with. That simplicity is exactly what this type of kit is meant for.

Final Thoughts

VOOPOO has been focusing on straightforward, effective kits for the past few years, and the Drag X3 is another solid execution. Once set up, you just refill the pod occasionally and swap the coil when it’s spent. The coils lasted me about a week before flavor started dropping off and they needed replacing. Keep in mind I don’t use heavily sweetened juice, which will impact coil life.

The touch screen is responsive and works smoothly. It’s good to see this feature on something outside the more premium pod kits. My only real gripe is something VOOPOO has always done—if you let the device sleep and then wake it up, the first fire button press does nothing. It just wakes the device. This bugs me because I’m used to drawing immediately when I press the button. It does take a while to fall asleep though, maybe five or ten minutes. Still irritating.

Thanks to VOOPOO for sending the Drag X3 for testing. You can find them at most online vape shops for around £27.

Pros

Straightforward setup and operation
Strong flavor and vapor from PnP X coils
Responsive touch screen

Cons

That annoying sleep mode behavior

VOOPOO Drag X2 Review

Today I’m reviewing the Drag X2 Kit, one of two new Drag releases from VOOPOO. The other kit review is coming soon. The Drag X2 runs on a single replaceable 18650 battery and offers 3 power modes with a maximum output of 80W. This kit introduces a new pod that’s completely leak-free thanks to top airflow, along with new PnP coils. What sets this kit apart? Let’s find out.

PnP X Coils (NEW)

Capacity: 5.0ml / 2.0ml
E-liquid Filling: Side-filling
Resistance: 0.15Ω / 0.3Ω
Recommended E-liquid: 50-70% VG, Nicotine ≤10mg
Standard Coils: PnP X 0.15Ω / PnP X 0.3Ω

Features

New PnP X Platform
POD Top Airflow System
Magic Touch
Gene.TT 2.0 Chipset
Multiple Vaping Modes
Tight-to-loose Experience
Zero leaking
Side-Filling Design
Adjustable Airflow

First Impressions

The packaging uses a box-in-sleeve design. The VOOPOO Drag X2 and tank sit on top, with a white rectangular box underneath containing the user manual, charge cable, and second coil (0.3Ω Mesh). I received the Silver color, which has a pearlescent finish that shifts between colors. The body is wrapped in leather with two rows of stitching flanking the spine, which has its own design element that makes the device really stand out.

The Drag X2 uses the same pod connection as previous models, 4 magnets hold it in place. The connection is strong, though carrying it in a pocket might pull the tank off. VOOPOO puts a sticker across the bottom of the installed coil for safety, so remember to remove it.

Filling the pod uses the standard side-fill rubber plug method. I’m not a fan of this—I wish they’d gone with top-fill instead. The fill port is large enough to prevent messy refills though.

VOOPOO is introducing a new top airflow pod with this kit, making it genuinely leak-free. There’s one potential downside, the drip tip is fixed and can’t be swapped for your own. In the time I’ve used it, I had no comfort issues and it looks good too.

The device itself looks fantastic. Like a pearl catches light and throws colors, the Silver Drag X2 does the same. The biggest selling point for me is the C-Frame design, which happens to be my favorite style.

The cover fits extremely tight with no chance of coming loose. On my unit there’s zero play in the cover. VOOPOO rounded all the edges on the X2 for comfortable hand feel.

The front features a large, easy-to-read display with wattage shown in very large font. All other information uses perfectly sized fonts, no squinting needed. Information is laid out in a clean grid style, and you get both battery percentage and a battery bar.

The menu system is simple to operate using just a couple button combinations.