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First, credit to Amber for the review of the new Black Resin Drag.
It’s almost like Chuck Norris vs. a heavier, more protruding Chuck Norris. That’s basically the Drag 157 compared to the newer Black and Resin version. There are subtle differences, mainly cosmetic and concerning the Gene Chip used, but both are equally beautifully crafted, hard hitting devices. This device was won via a Giveaway from Voopoo, but I thought it would be fun to just look at a few differences between devices.
Aesthetics
Aside from color and design, they are pretty aesthetically similar. The body of the Black Resin Drag is Zinc Alloy, with a colorful Resin Panel on one side. The original is an anodized Zinc Alloy with a Carbon Fiber inlay. So, some quick differences. The Carbon Fiber sided Drag is actually recessed, the sides of the alloy seemingly holding it snugly in place while it’s quite the opposite on the Resin version which actually sits out of the alloy confines. It protrudes, making it the tallest point on that side of the mod. Not a big deal, mind you, but it does feel a little different than the uniformity of the original.
The face buttons of the original also have a beefier feel, as well as a coating that can warp over time. You won’t quite see it, as this mainly starts on the inner part of the mod first. The next sort of subtle difference is the 510 connector, the original boasting a very flat, even surface while the Black Resin has a sort of domed, rounded appearance. The depth may look incredibly similar, but the connector sits slightly lower in the Black Resin version. The Carbon Fiber version boasts the Genevape logo on the bottom of the mod, as well as being Designed and Manufactured by Voopoo, while the Black Resin simply says ‘Designed by Voopoo in California, Assembled in China’. They chose not to add the tamper sticker in the Black Resin addition, that usually sits neatly above the left top screw in the battery sled, instead of using an almost impossible to view printed number on the left bottom screw.
A little issue I have had with the Black Resin version is that the magnetized battery door has some serious wiggle to it. I can sit and wiggle it with my thumb for this incessant noise, but it functions perfectly. Notably, the Black Resin battery door weighs considerably less than the door of the original version. Gone are the marks from skin and oils that would get caught in the etching of the original, as it does not occur on the Black Resin version, a huge plus for those of use that will stare at smudges for seemingly forever.
Notable Differences
The Companion App for the Drag can be found at en.voopootech.com/download-support
It is labeled under ‘Configuration Software’, separate from the ‘Drag Upgrade Firmware’.
The Configuration Software is incredibly simple, plainly laid out in an easy to understand format. They made sure it was easy, and simple to understand. It is comprised of four main sections:
-Parameters
-Temp Lines
Note:
If any of you still have Firmware Version V1.0.0.2 lurking on your computers from the days of old, don’t use it. It was removed from Voopoo’s Support pages a while ago, and will only serve to wreak havoc on your device. It will cause shut-off issues, to a full on brick-like state. This can be reversed, but you run the risk of the device not being recognized once V1.0.0.2 is installed.
Drag 157 Black Resin Kit w/ Uforce T1 Contents:
It’s almost like Chuck Norris vs. a heavier, more protruding Chuck Norris. That’s basically the Drag 157 compared to the newer Black and Resin version. There are subtle differences, mainly cosmetic and concerning the Gene Chip used, but both are equally beautifully crafted, hard hitting devices. This device was won via a Giveaway from Voopoo, but I thought it would be fun to just look at a few differences between devices.
Aesthetics
Aside from color and design, they are pretty aesthetically similar. The body of the Black Resin Drag is Zinc Alloy, with a colorful Resin Panel on one side. The original is an anodized Zinc Alloy with a Carbon Fiber inlay. So, some quick differences. The Carbon Fiber sided Drag is actually recessed, the sides of the alloy seemingly holding it snugly in place while it’s quite the opposite on the Resin version which actually sits out of the alloy confines. It protrudes, making it the tallest point on that side of the mod. Not a big deal, mind you, but it does feel a little different than the uniformity of the original.
The face buttons of the original also have a beefier feel, as well as a coating that can warp over time. You won’t quite see it, as this mainly starts on the inner part of the mod first. The next sort of subtle difference is the 510 connector, the original boasting a very flat, even surface while the Black Resin has a sort of domed, rounded appearance. The depth may look incredibly similar, but the connector sits slightly lower in the Black Resin version. The Carbon Fiber version boasts the Genevape logo on the bottom of the mod, as well as being Designed and Manufactured by Voopoo, while the Black Resin simply says ‘Designed by Voopoo in California, Assembled in China’. They chose not to add the tamper sticker in the Black Resin addition, that usually sits neatly above the left top screw in the battery sled, instead of using an almost impossible to view printed number on the left bottom screw.
A little issue I have had with the Black Resin version is that the magnetized battery door has some serious wiggle to it. I can sit and wiggle it with my thumb for this incessant noise, but it functions perfectly. Notably, the Black Resin battery door weighs considerably less than the door of the original version. Gone are the marks from skin and oils that would get caught in the etching of the original, as it does not occur on the Black Resin version, a huge plus for those of use that will stare at smudges for seemingly forever.
Notable Differences
- Black Resin weighs a few grams more than the original Carbon Fiber version, while the battery door actually weighs less than the door of the original.
- Upgraded US Gene.Fan Chip in the Black Resin
- Prominent etched Drag Logo on the Black Resin
- Thinner, non-coated face buttons on the Black Resin
- Protruding Resin panel, velvety-smooth, matte feel
- Black Resin battery bay slightly more snug
The Companion App for the Drag can be found at en.voopootech.com/download-support
It is labeled under ‘Configuration Software’, separate from the ‘Drag Upgrade Firmware’.
The Configuration Software is incredibly simple, plainly laid out in an easy to understand format. They made sure it was easy, and simple to understand. It is comprised of four main sections:
- Welcome Page
- Device Info
- Rom update
- Customize
-Parameters
-Temp Lines
- Power Lines
Note:
If any of you still have Firmware Version V1.0.0.2 lurking on your computers from the days of old, don’t use it. It was removed from Voopoo’s Support pages a while ago, and will only serve to wreak havoc on your device. It will cause shut-off issues, to a full on brick-like state. This can be reversed, but you run the risk of the device not being recognized once V1.0.0.2 is installed.
Drag 157 Black Resin Kit w/ Uforce T1 Contents:
- 1 DRAG 157W Box Mod
- 1 UFORCE T1 Sub-Ohm Tank
- 2 0.4ohm U2 Dual Coils
- 1 Spare Glass Tube
- Spare Parts & O-Rings
- Instructional Manual
