iJoy RDTA Box Review – What’s in the box!?
Review: iJoy RDTA
Manufacturing Quality
There are two parts that I consider when looking at the manufacturing quality of a unit. The first is the design, and the second is the execution of the design.
The concept for this setup is fantastic. On paper, this is one of the most appealing vapes that Ive ever seen. Youve got a big, dual 18650 box mod capable of delivering up to 200W plus all the temperature control options that have become standard these days.
The tank sits along the top, allowing it to have an absolutely massive size. The capacity is 12.8ml. When youre dealing with a mod that uses screw on tanks, 5ml can seem like a lot of juice. 12.8ml is enough to keep you vaping for several days if you arent an extremely heavy user.
The coolest thing about the design though is the interchangeable build decks. While this automatically eliminates beginners as potential customers for this device, it’s an extremely intriguing and appealing aspect for people who like building their own setups.
Lets talk about the execution now. Somehow I just got around to trying this, and I havent actually had any problems with it except for a little bit of leaking. But when I went and looked to see how it was received, I was surprised to see more problems than normal.
There are two main problems that people seem to have with this. The first is that the leaking continues to get worse over time. I even saw some people say that the plastic tank liner that hold the juice degraded so much that liquid destroyed their device. The second is that the base stops recognizing the decks that you put on, causing error readings on the screen and a device that wont fire.
Again, I havent had any problems outside small leaking. Well, that and I also dont like the sound the button makes, but that is probably an extremely personal critique. I normally wouldnt report on other peoples problems, but in this case they seemed significant and common enough to warrant telling you.
If youve been using big box mods with 510 carts it may be time to look for something smaller, most vapers tend to start with Tronian Tautron for their oil because it’s much more compact than a mod.
Flavor Quality
If youre looking for great flavor, youll definitely be able to achieve that with this setup. If you arent that familiar with vaping, you should know that RDA are the gold standard when it comes to vapor flavor.
While this is designed as a RDTA – meaning the wicks dip down and can be fed with the tank – you can also easily just drip with this as well if you prefer the flavor of straight dripping over letting the tank feed the wicks.
The multitude of deck designs also gives you plenty of opportunity to experiment with different builds on top.
This definitely isnt a setup for beginners, but it is one that lends itself to letting users get their own version of perfect vapor. If you are someone who also uses 510 oil cartridges and other vapers have reported Vessel Oil Cartridge battery is a good place to start.
Power Flexibility
The power flexibility of this is good. Like I already mentioned, it can deliver up to 200W of power and also has full temperature control.
The TC modes are the standard stainless steel, titanium, and nickel, and the max temperature is 600F for each. The minimum resistance is 0.05ohm.
This is easy to use for a RDTA, but it’s way too complicated for inexperienced vapers to use. Using build decks and making our own coils isnt something that should be taken lightly. Big problems can result from screwing something up, so only try this if you do your research and are confident in your understanding.
As far as the mod goes, the menu is simple to navigate. It shouldnt cause you any problems at all.
Portability
This isnt exactly a small mod, and its not good for carrying in your pocket. Its not just too big, the leaking also makes it unideal for putting places you dont want to get a little juice on.
On the plus size, the battery life is great if you arent using this at high wattages, and the huge tank means you wont have to carry extra juice or risk running out.
Overall Experience
I really like the iJoy RDTA 200W Box.
I think the interchangeable decks is a great feature. I also really like the huge tank capacity. This is a great setup for experienced vapers who like building their own coils.
Im hesitant to recommend it though. All the complaints have me nervous. Will this hold up? Have they made improvements or updated it since they first released it almost a year ago? I dont know.
What do you think? If you have one of these, have you run into any problems? Share your comments, questions, and concerns below!
Those who are looking for a more basic setup with lots of power be sure to check out the SMOK G150. And for those who want a more portable vape that offers wattage control, we highly recommend the Vaporesso Target Mini.