ZEUS Smite Plus Vaporizer Review – Smite Sequel
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The first dry botanical vaporizer from ZEUSArsenal, the Zeus Smite, took the market by storm. It quickly rose to become our best-selling unit and it has been praised by critics like KnowTechie for its 3 hour battery life, ease of use and very affordable price point as a great starter vape. While the Smite was receiving feedback from both reviewers and connoisseurs, ZEUSArsenal was already responding by working on the second generation model which caters to those who want premium features in a great vape under $200. So, without further ado, we are very excited to bring you the exclusive first review of the new and improved Smite: The ZEUS Smite Plus Portable Vaporizer.
Review: ZEUS Smite Plus Vaporizer
- Video Transcript
- Lets have a look at the Smite Plus Vaporizer. This unit is the new and improved version of the original Smite Vaporizer from the Canadian-based manufacturer ZEUSArsenal.
Inside the box youll find the Smite Plus vaporizer , one mouthpiece, one charger, two screens, one cleaning brush, one cleaning tool and if you order with us you can also choose to receive a free ZEUS Bolt grinder made of aircraft grade aluminum.
The first thing youll want to do with the unit is sterilize it. To do that, press the power button on the side of the unit 5 times quickly to turn on the unit. Use the up arrow button to bring the unit to its highest temperature, which is 222 degrees Celsius. The Smite plus will automatically begin to heat, so let the unit sit and run through a full cycle. After 5 minutes, the Smite plus will go into sleep mode, so to re-engage the unit, press any button once and then hold the power button for 3 seconds to start heating again. Repeat this process 3 more times to complete the sterilization. This will get rid of any of the manufacturing oils that may have gotten inside the unit as a result of putting it together.
Once youve done that, youre ready to load your unit with freshly ground botanical. To grind up your botanical we always recommend using the ZEUS bolt grinder. The bolt grinder has been calibrated to grind up your botanical to the perfect consistency for vaporization. That means its fine enough to be properly vaporized inside of your unit, but not so fine that it flys through screens. To load your unit, slide the top lid over to expose the heating chamber. Using your ZEUS scoop, load freshly ground botanical into the heading chamber. Take the mouthpiece out from the bottom compartment of your unit, screw it in on top of the heating chamber and you are ready to vaporize!
The Smite plus vaporizer has precise temperature control which you can adjust to the individual degree by pressing the up arrow and down arrow buttons on the side of the unit. You can see the units set and actual temperature on the LED screen and you can also flip between Celsius and Fahrenheit by pressing and holding the up and down arrow buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. The Smite plus can be set between 40 222 degrees Celsius and it will automatically begin heating to the last pre-set temperature when turned on. For best results, we recommend vaporizing between 190 210 degrees Celsius. Once the chamber is fully heated, the set temperature shown on the screen will match the actual temperature shown on the screen. This unit heats up super-fast and can reach its highest temperature in less than 30 seconds!
To wrap this unit up, Id like to tell you guys about some of the key features of the Smite plus that make it such a stellar unit. The first is the Smite Pluss precise temperature control. This unit offers you complete control over the type of vapor want, and connoisseurs who prefer either dense clouds or light flavourful draws will be fully satisfied by the Smite pluss wide temperature range. The second is the Smite pluss ease of use. This unit features separate function buttons and a crisp LED display. Its easy to load, clean, charge and its simple functionality makes it the perfect vaporizer for both beginners and true connoisseurs alike. The third is the Smite pluss battery indicator. This unit features a 4 bar battery indicator on the LED screen which tells you how much charge is left in your unit, with each battery bar representing about 25% of its 3 hour battery life. This is a great feature because you can always check to make sure you have enough battery life and never be caught without a charge.
The Smite is an excellent unit for those looking for a convenient, high-value vaporizer thats easy to use and offers efficient, satisfying vapor time after time. Im HollyJane for TorontoV TV. We hope you enjoyed this video and we hope you found it useful. And for all you connoisseurs out there, keep vapin!
How it WorksLike the original, the Smite Pluss mouthpiece is stored in a hidden compartment located at the bottom of the unit. Slide the bottom lid over and take out the mouthpiece. Slide the top lid over to reveal the heating chamber and load your botanical into the chamber so it is about 80% full, packing it down slightly. Screw the mouthpiece on top of the heating chamber. To turn the unit on, press the power button on the side of the unit 5 times quickly (in 2 seconds) and the LED will turn on and display Summoning Smite. Adjust the temperature to your liking by using the up and down arrow buttons on the side of the unit. The Smite Plus will automatically begin to heat. When the actual temperature displayed on the screen matches the set temperature, you are ready to enjoy your vapor! |
Temperature FlexibilityThe Smite Plus has precise temperature control in the range of 40°C to 222°C. This is a very wide range and it really allows you to have complete control over the type of vapor you get with the Smite Plus. We recommend vaporizing between 190 °C -210 °C, however if your preference is for light, wispy and flavourful draws, you can try starting a little lower, say at 185 °C and vapor taste your way up in 2-3 degree increments. If you prefer thick, visible clouds, definitely start vaping at 210°C and you can work your way up all the way to the highest heat setting for dense draws that are sure to satisfy. The precise temperature control of the Smite Plus coupled with its LED digital display is a great premium feature which puts the Smite Pluss temperature flexibility on par with much more expensive units, like the Mighty. |
Vapor QualityThe great temperature flexibility of the Smite Plus really makes for satisfying vapor quality, no matter if your preference is for thick or thin draws. The Smite Plus also features a ceramic heating chamber which evenly vaporizes your botanicals and makes for consistent and efficient vapor production. The original mouthpiece that comes with the Smite Plus is made of high-quality glass and, unlike a lot of vaporizers that feature cheap plastic mouthpieces;, the Smite Pluss mouthpiece does not taint the flavour of the vapor in anyway. Now if youre looking to get the best vaporization experience possible with the ZEUS Smite Plus wed like to recommend pairing your Zeus vapes with the new vapor cooling device from ZEUSArsenal, the ZEUS Iceborn. This revolutionary device actually increases the vapor quality of your Smite Plus by 2 points, dramatically cooling it down for smooth frosty draws. Its also much more efficient than other filtration devices that use water, so you can get even bigger vapor clouds! Take a look! |
Manufacturing QualityThe manufacturing quality of the original Smite was good, but the Smite Plus really kicks it up a notch with its optimized screens, higher quality plastic used for the lids and improved button quality. The unit still features its high quality aluminum shell which looks and feels quite nice, and its details such as the logo, Z shaped vending & crisp LED display are well attended to. The Smite Plus also features a new generation Lithium Ion battery, comes with extra screens and two cleaning tools, so you can keep your Smite Plus clean and maintained easily. The Smite Plus is also backed by a 1 year warranty, which is good to have, just in case! |
Battery LifeA major improvement of the ZEUS Smite Plus, over the original Smite, is its LED battery display. As mentioned, the Smite Plus features a new generation lithium ion battery which can estimate the amount of battery percentage left. This is then displayed on the LED screen represented by 4 bars, each representing about 25% of the battery left. The battery on the Smite Plus is also an outstanding 2 hours, which means not only will you be able to have many, many sessions without charging up, you will know when its time to get to the charger with a quick check of the display. The Smite Plus also has a 5 minute auto sleep mode that further saves on battery life! |
PortabilityThe Smite Plus is a great portable unit due to its compact size & shape. Because you can easily slip the mouthpiece into the compartment at the bottom of the unit, its the perfect unit to tote around in your pocket or bag without worry that pieces sticking out are going to get caught on things or break. The Smite Pluss super long battery life coupled with its battery display also make it the ideal unit to take on the go because you wont need to charge it for a while and when you do, you will know! |
Ease of UseSimilar to most Zeus vaporizers, the Smite Plus is quite intuitive to use. Turning on the unit is just a matter of clicking the power button 5 times and the up and down arrow buttons only control the temperature, making things super simple. The light on the inside of the heating chamber also makes loading and checking in on your botanicals mid-session, a breeze. The digital display takes any guesswork out of knowing what temperature you are vaporizing at and how much battery you have left. The Smite Plus is also super easy to clean and maintain because you really only need to take care of the heating chamber and the fully removable mouthpiece. For more info on how to clean the ZEUS Smite Plus, you can also check out our Cleaning Video here: |
DiscreetnessThe Smite Plus is a pretty discreet portable. It is jet black in color, and its LED display can easily be covered with one hand to minimize light leakage which could tip off the un-savvy. Its size and shape also make it easy to slip into a pocket on a moments notice, if needed. When vaporizing indoors or in more public places, you can opt to choose a lower temperature to minimize visible clouds and odor, making the Smite Plus a good choice for those looking to use and store their vape under-cover. |
Overall ExperienceThe ZEUS Smite Plus is an exciting addition to the ever-expanding ZEUSArsenal Collection and we were thoroughly impressed by the improvements which make the Smite Plus outshine other portables in its price range like the Arizer Air. Its a great option for those who are looking for the premium features like an LED screen, battery indicator and precise temperature control offered by more expensive units like the Solo 2, just in a more affordable package. The Smite Plus is now on the market, get yours here and Complete Your Arsenal. |
Compatible with ZEUS Iceborn Stay tuned for more info on its imminent release and Thanks for reading and as always, keep vapin! ð |