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Joyetech CuAIO D22 Vape Pen Review
By
Alex Karakatsanis
Joyetech CuAIO D22 Vape Pen Review
September 26, 2022
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E-Cig & Vape Reviews, Reviews
Updated: September 26, 2022
Today we’ll be reviewing the Joyetech CuAIO D22. For the most part, that seemingly complicated name is just telling you what you’ll be getting. The AIO part lets you know that this is an all-in-one device. The D22 just tells you that the diameter is 22mm. A little on the nose in my opinion, but all that matters is whether or not this is a good vape. Let’s find that out now… Also be sure to check our vape buyer’s guides for important information to consider before making your first purchase.
Review: Joyetech CuAIO D22
Manufacturing Quality
The manufacturing quality for the CuAIO D22 is good. The actual build quality, which I would consider to be anything related to the machining and materials, is excellent. It looks good, feels good, and seems durable.
The other thing I consider when looking at the overall manufacturing quality of a unit is the design. Starter kits like this tend to be very limited in features, but this is actually better than most.
There are two big things that you aren’t going to get with this. The first is power flexibility. There’s just one button and no way to adjust the voltage or wattage. The other thing you can’t do with this is change the battery. The one in this is built in and rated at 1500mAh.
On the plus side, the tank on the this has adjustable airflow. I’ve seen so many starter kits not have this and it just doesn’t make any sense. I’m glad to see that Joyetech designed this to accommodate different vaping styles. Related to that, there are also multiple coils that can be used with this.
Flavor Quality
The flavor and vapor production is good, but I do have some notes that may help you get better performance. Like I mentioned above, there are four different coils that can be used with the CuAIO. Unfortunately, only one type of coil is included with kit, although you do get two of them.
The one that you get has a 0.6ohm resistance. According to Joyetech, it is designed for mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping. If you aren’t familiar with this, it is the style of vaping that most similarly mimics smoking. The alternative is a direct lung (DL) hit, which can be pretty harsh for people who are just making the switch.
So most people are going to want to start vaping MTL. That would suggest that they made a good choice on coil, right? Not so fast. I think this coil does better as a slightly restricted direct lung draw. It seems a bit overpowered for a MTL, especially for someone new to vaping.
There are two other coils in this series (ProC-BF) that are designed for MTL vaping, one rated at 1.0ohm and one at 1.5ohm. My guess is that these would be better, but I can’t actually find anywhere that has them in stock. If you are more experienced and just want something portable for certain occasions, you may want the coil designed for DL hits, which is rated at 0.5ohm.
Power Flexibility
There is no power flexibility with the CuAIO at all. You can’t change the temperature, wattage, or voltage. The only thing that will change the power output is the resistance of the atomizer and the charge of the battery.
Like I mentioned before, this is pretty standard for starter kits. It would be nice to see something even as simple as a dial to adjust the voltage, but for some reason most manufacturers don’t offer this in kits like this.
Ease of Use
This is extremely easy to use. That’s the plus side of not getting a bunch of flexibility. If there aren’t any settings to adjust, all you really have to do is turn it on and fire away. In this case, you click the button five times to turn it on or off, and clicking and holding the button when it is on will make it fire.
Don’t be frustrated the first time you go to fill the tank if you can’t get it open. This has a childproof top, but as soon as you open it once, it’s incredibly easy to do again. The tank fills from the top for convenience, and changing the coils is about as easy as it gets.
Portability
The portability is also great. The height is just 93mm, meaning it’s less than four inches tall! It’s also less than an inch wide, so you shouldn’t have any trouble at all carrying this in your pocket or a bag. I didn’t have any trouble with leakage either.
The one downside is the battery. If you vape a lot, this may only last you 4-6 hours on a single charge. Since you can’t put new batteries in, you’re stuck having to charge it as soon as it runs out. That still makes it a good choice for a day hike or a night out on the town, but it may not be good for overnight adventures where you won’t have access to power.
Overall Experience
I think that the Joyetech CuAIO D22 is a good starter kit.
I personally would have rather seen different coils, but you may feel completely differently. If it were up to me, I would have put one 0.5ohm DL coil and one 1.0ohm MTL coil in so that beginners had some room to play with. You may try the included coils and love them, who knows?
While there are obviously limitations to this, I can still see this being a good vape for some people, especially for the money. If you are new to vaping or want something portable to complement your normal lineup of mods, this could be a great buy.
Those who want a more traditional vape to start with should consider the Coolfire IV 100W. And for those who want a more portable mod style vape we highly recommend the Vaporesso Target Mini.
We hope you enjoyed reading our Joyetech CuAIO review! We would love to hear from you! Feel free to leave a comment in the section below, you can do so anonymously 😉 Thanks for reading and as always, keep vapin’! 😉
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