Welcome to our latest Innokin review, this time we’re looking at their new Endura V pod system. Designed with ease of use in mind and marketed as “Vaping made easy”, the Endura V is a beginner-friendly, affordable vape kit.
Endura is a name we’re familiar with as Innokin have released several other devices under this product family, including their Endura S1, Endura Apex, Endura T18, Endura T22 and Endura M18.
Innokin Trine with the Vcap Pods
We recently reviewed Innokin’s Trine pod system which introduced us to their Vcap pod range so it’s great to see the Endura V is using these same pods. This makes the current Vcap pod range compatible with both the Trine and the Endura V.
Having reviewed many Innokin devices over the years we can thoroughly recommend them in terms of their attention to detail, cost effective pricing, performance and quality of product. Innokin certainly set the benchmark when it comes to their customer service too.
As with all our reviews, we’ll give a quick overview first highlighting the main function of the Innokin Endura V pod kit and then jump into the main body of the review where we cover its design, functionality, performance and everything else in between.
Overview of the Innokin Endura V Pod System
The Innokin Endura V is a Mouth-To-Lung (MTL) and Restricted Direct-To-Lung (RDL) pod system powered by an internal 1200mAh capacity rechargeable battery. Although the Innokin Endura V operates at a maximum of 21W, this wattage is non-adjustable. The wattage is automatically set and fixed by the Vcap pod resistance providing the optimum vape experience for each specific pod.
Because of its simplicity, there is no on/off button, no control or fire button as its draw activated only with no OLED display. What it does have is a small color changing LED that highlights the current discharge status of the battery and provides a visual indication of the safety features and prompts. It also includes a variable airflow slider lever on the side of the Endura V to fine tune your vaping style.
Charging the Endura V is carried out using a Type-C USB charging cable (not supplied) that connects into the side of the Endura V’s Type-C USB charging port, specified as 5V/1A. Charging time takes approximately 75 minutes to fully charge with the additional benefit of pass-through so you can charge and vape at the same time.
The Endura V pod kit includes the 2ml Vcap top-fill refillable 0.6 ohm pod. Only 1 pod is included in the kit but Innokin do offer additional 0.8 ohm and 1.2 ohm Vcap pods (sold separately).
It’s designed as a tall, slim, rectangular tube pen style device with a smooth surface finish and comes available in 6 different rich colors. Manufactured completely out of PCTG, the overall height is 110.5mm by 25.9mm wide and 15.8mm deep with a weight of 44 grams. This makes it an extremely lightweight and very portable vape device.
There are a total of 6 different colors in the Innokin Endura V kit range:
·Grey
·Blue
·White
·Black
·Purple
·Red
Innokin Endura V Pod Kit Review
Features and Specifications
·Construction: PCTG
·Dimensions: 110.5mm (H) x 25.9mm (W) x 15.8mm (D)
·Weight: 44 grams
·Output Wattage: 21W Max (pod specific) *Note
·Output Current: 8.0A Max
·Output Mode: Fixed Wattage with Smart Pod Detect
·Firing Mechanism: Draw Activated
·Battery Specification: Internal 1200mAh Battery
·Charging: Type-C USB 5V/1.0A
·Charging Time: Approx 75 Minutes
·Pod Type: 0.6 ohm Vcap Re-Fillable Pod with Integrated Coil
·Airflow: Variable Slider Control
·E-liquid Capacity: 2ml
·Filling Method: Concealed Top Fill
·Coils: Non-Replaceable 0.6, 0.8 or 1.2 ohm Mesh Coils
·Mouthpiece: Removable Duck-Bill Style
·Pod Connection: Magnetic
·Display: Color Changing LED
·Vape Cut-Off Time: 10 Seconds
·6 Different Colors Available
·6 Safety Protections
Note: The output wattage is not adjustable but dependent on the resistance of the Vcap pod that’s fitted. The Endura V will auto-detect the resistance of the pod and set the optimum output wattage.
What’s in the Box?
·Innokin Endura V Device
·Vcap 2ml 0.6 ohm Pod (pre-installed)
·Quick Start Guide
Because of the extremely budget friendly price tag, the Endura V doesn’t come supplied with a USB-C charging cable. To charge the device you will need to use an existing USB-C cable that you have from another pod/mod or mobile phone.
Innokin Endura V Packaging
The packaging box is a standard lift to open top flap with the Endura V and the 0.6 ohm Vcap pod pre-fitted and sealed in a paper sachet. Included inside the packaging is also the quick guide/user manual.
Each of the Endura V packaging boxes (6 different colors in total) are color matched to the color of the included device. The overall dimensions of the packaging box measures 135mm x 45mm x 19.5mm.
On the front of the box is an image of the Endura V with the wording “INNOKIN” and “Endura V Kit” printed above the image. The color of the device is written to the right of the Endura V image with a statement “The following warning applies when the product is used with nicotine-containing e-liquids”. Below this statement is the standard nicotine warning message.
The reverse side of the box includes the packaging contents, manufacturer’s details, the “CE” markings and a Bar Code plus the nicotine warning message.
The left side of the packaging highlights the main features; “Incredible Flavor Performance”, “Long Lasting 1200mAh battery”, “Leak-Proof Top Refills”, “Max 21W Power Output” and “Precision Airflow Adjustment”. The right side details “Compatible with 3 Vcap Pods (0.6/0.8/1.2 ohm)”, a “Scratch and Verify Authentication Sticker” and a drawn image of the Endura V and Vcap Pod.
Preparing to Use the Innokin Endura V
Once you’ve unboxed your Endura V Pod system, remove it from the paper sachet and take out the Vcap 0.6 ohm pod from the Endura V body.
Remove the orange protection sticker that’s placed across the bottom of the pod that’s covering the magnets and coil contact pins.
Take off the snap-fit duckbill style mouthpiece from the top of the Vcap pod. There are two small holes in the top of the pod; use the clear orange outer hole for filling with e-liquid, do NOT try and fill through the black center hole.
Once you’ve filled the Vcap pod with your e-liquid, refit the duckbill mouthpiece ensuring it clicks back into place and leave the pod to stand for 10-15 minutes before you use it to allow the e-liquid to fully saturate the coil.
When you reinsert the Vcap pod into the Endura V body pod recess, the color changing LED will illuminate in the color relating to the remaining battery level for approximately 3 seconds.
Adjust the airflow to suit your draw and you’re ready to start vaping. We’ve covered how to Charge, Fill and Adjust your Innokin Endura V in the relevant sections of this review.
Innokin Endura V Design and Appearance
Endura V Body/Battery
The Innokin Endura V is a rectangular (flattened tube shape) device, constructed out of PCTG and it measures 88.3mm tall (excluding the pod), 25.9mm wide by 15.8mm deep. It also weighs in at a very lightweight 35 grams (excluding the pod).
Its body is completely colored in one of 6 available semi-gloss rich deep colors. Of the four different colors we received, the Blue and Black ones have a very slight metallic finish. The Red one is a solid gloss color and the Grey one is in fact Satin Chrome.
The two side edges of the Endura V house the variable airflow control lever on one side and the USB-C charging port on the other.
On the front face of the Endura V is a small tri-color changing triangular shaped LED positioned in-line with the airflow lever and USB-C port. This provides the user with a visual indication of the remaining battery charge status and safety prompts.
Underneath the LED towards the bottom of the Endura V body is the branding “Endura V” screen printed in small contrasting lettering. The reverse face of the Endura V body is completely smooth with just the branding “INNOKIN” in the same size and color lettering.
The bottom (base) of the Endura V includes the battery information; “Capacity 1200mAh” and “4.56Wh 3.8V” screen printed in very small lettering. In between the battery information are two small pin holes that provide an escape path for any possible battery venting issues. The base is flat so the device does stand upright when placed on a level surface.
Simplicity is the key factor with the Endura V and as such it has no control or fire button, no adjustable wattage settings or menu settings, no on/off button and no numerical OLED display. It’s very simple and extremely straightforward to use and as Innokin say “Vaping Made Easy”.
It’s a 21W max output power draw-activated pod device with variable airflow control powered from an internal 1200mAh capacity rechargeable battery. The wattage is governed by sensing the Vcap pod resistance and auto selecting the optimum wattage for the particular pod type you’re using.
The user interface on the Endura V is a small tri-colored LED that indicates the current status of the battery, illuminating when you draw on the device in either red, yellow or green depending on the charge left in the battery:
·Red = < 10%
·Yellow = 10% – 30%
·Green = > 30%
This LED also illuminates to show the different levels of protection and safety features that the Endura V provides (more on this in the Functionality section):
·Overtime Protection:- 10 seconds cut-off
·High Resistance or No Load
·Overcharge:- Cuts off at 100% charge
·Over Discharge:- Device will shut down
·Overheat Protection
·Short-Circuit or Low resistance detected
Variable airflow control is provided by a slider lever on one side edge of the Endura V. It only protrudes from the side casing by approximately 1mm and has a restrictive feel to it so it shouldn’t inadvertently move of its own accord.
Restricting the airflow is carried out by moving the slider upwards towards the top of the Endura V which will produce a tight Mouth-To-Lung (MTL) draw. Opening the airflow by moving the slider downwards will open up a combination of 3 oval holes to produce a Restricted Direct To Lung (RDL) draw. Anywhere between these two limits will obviously further fine tune your draw.
On the other side edge of the Endura V body is the Type-C USB charging port, specified as 5V/1.0A. Charging is carried out using a USB-C charging cable (not supplied) and will fully charge the Endura V in 75 minutes. It does have pass-through so you’re able to vape it while it’s being charged.
At the top of the Endura V is a 13mm deep pod recess. It’s oval shaped so the Vcap pod can be fitted either way around. In the pod recess are 2 small rectangular magnets that locate with the pod when it’s fitted, 2 gold plated spring loaded coil contact pins, an auto-draw control sensor and an airway chamber that leads down to the airflow control lever.
The Endura V comes in 6 different colors as listed below and we were fortunate enough to have received 4 of these colors to review which you can see throughout this review. The overall surface finish is a hard colored shell with some of the colors having a very discrete metallic finish which adds to the aesthetics of the device while others have a solid color.
·Grey
·Blue
·White
·Black
·Purple
·Red
As you can see from the image of the different colors from Innokin’s website, the Grey one in the image looks like a Gunmetal Grey. We received this Grey variant but when we opened the package it’s not colored but is a Satin Chrome reflective finish. The Blue is also a very dark Blue (nearly black) and not as light as the image above.
Innokin Vcap Pod
Only the 0.6 ohm Vcap Pod (orange) is supplied with the Endura V
The Innokin Endura V pod kit comes supplied with just the one 0.6 ohm Vcap pod. There are also 0.8 ohm and 1.2 ohm pods which can be purchased separately.
Innokin were kind enough to send us both of these other Vcap pods to try and we have included this in our review.
We have reviewed these Vcap pods before when we reviewed the Innokin Trine Pod Kit earlier on in the year so this section will be very similar to that one.
The Vcap pod has a 2ml e-liquid capacity and is constructed out of clear PCTG material. It’s a leak free top fill system which is concealed under a removable duckbill style mouthpiece. Dimensions of the pods are 35.5mm tall (22.5mm when fitted) by 25mm wide and 15mm deep.
Different resistance pods are instantly recognizable by the colored silicone rubber bung at the base of the non-replaceable mesh coil:
·0.6 ohm pod = Orange
·0.8 ohm pod = Blue
·1.2 ohm pod = Green
At its tip, the snap fit mouthpiece is 20mm wide by 6mm deep tapering down to a 7mm oval opening that leads down to an internal circular chimney and onto the top of the coil.
To gain access to the e-liquid fill port, the mouthpiece is removed by levering the mouthpiece off the pod from front to back. This can be done with the pod in-situ or removed, whichever you find easier.
Once the mouthpiece is removed, there are two circular holes in the top of the pod. The centre hole has a black O-ring which leads down onto the top of the coil; do NOT use this hole for filling. The second outer hole is the e-liquid filling port which has an orange silicone membrane that you pass your e-liquid nozzle through. There is also a small pin hole to the side of the center hole that provides the air escape when you’re filling the pod with e-liquid.
Base of Vcap Pod
Endura V Pod Recess
On the bottom of the pod are 2 small rectangular magnets that secure the pod and two circular coil contact plates that align with the corresponding connections in the Endura V pod recess. There are also 2 open holes that provide the air intake.
As we’ve mentioned earlier, the coil is integrated into the Vcap pod and is therefore NOT replaceable. Once the coil has degraded and becomes unusable, the pod is disposed of and a new one fitted.
Inserting the pod is straightforward enough, simply offer the bottom of the pod into the top recess of the Endura V body and it will slide into this recess and be locked into place by the two bar magnets. When the pod is inserted the color changing LED will illuminate briefly in the color corresponding to the remaining battery charge.
Removing the pod is carried out by grasping the pod body and lifting away from the Endura V body. The LED will again illuminate briefly.
Branding on these pods has “Vcap Pod”, “INNOKIN” and the “coil/pod resistance” with the recommended “best wattage”:
·0.6 ohm pod – Best between 20W – 22W
·0.8 ohm pod – Best between 12W – 14W
·1.2 ohm pod – Best between 11W – 12W
Do note that despite these Vcap pods having a best between wattage setting, the Endura V is a non-adjustable wattage device. The Endura V detects the Vcap pod resistance and sets the optimum wattage for each pod type. In the case of the 0.6 ohm Vcap pod, the set wattage is 21W.
The wicking ports on the coils are a reasonable size and Innokin recommend using a 50/50 VG e-liquid. I have also used 70VG/30PG through each of the pods with no problems of dry hits.
Innokin Endura V Functionality
The Endura V pod kit is very simple and straightforward to use. It doesn’t have any menu options to worry over, there are no variable power controls or fire button (auto draw only), nor an on/off switch. The only adjustment is the variable airflow slider to control the airflow intake.
All that’s required is to fill up the pod with your e-liquid, ensure your battery has enough charge remaining and you’re good to vape.
Depending on the Vcap pod type you’re using, the Endura V will automatically detect the coil resistance in that pod and set the power level (wattage) accordingly to achieve the optimum vape. The set wattage levels for each Vcap pod are:
·0.6 ohm pod = 21W
·0.8 ohm pod = 14W
·1.2 ohm pod = 12W
While there’s no numerical OLED display, the Endura V does have a small rectangular tri-colored LED that provides the user interface (UI) in terms of highlighting the current battery status, the charging status and indicating the different levels of protection.
This LED will illuminate when the pod is inserted or removed and when you draw on the device as follows:
·Red = Less than 10% of remaining battery charge
·Yellow = 10% – 30% of remaining battery charge
·Green = Greater than 30% of remaining battery charge
It also illuminates ‘Red’ when the Endura V is placed on charge and remains illuminated until it reaches 90% of its full charge. The LED will then change color to ‘Green’ for the remaining 10% of its charging cycle until full charge is achieved at which point the LED extinguishes.
The Endura V will display different colors and sequences on the LED to highlight individual functions and safety parameters as follows:
Airflow Control
On the side edge of the Endura V body is an adjustable slider lever to control the airflow between RDL and MTL vaping styles. Opening the airflow (slider positioned downwards) will give a RDL vape style draw while closing the airflow (slider positioned upwards) will restrict the airflow to a MTL draw.
There is about 4mm of travel on this slider from open to closed so anywhere between these two limits will further fine tune your draw.
Innokin Endura V Pod System Performance
Only one 0.6 ohm Vcap pod is supplied with the Endura V pod kit. We received the additional 0.8 ohm and 1.2 ohm Vcap pods and have included our findings on these too.
As always, when filling the pod for the first time, leave to stand for a good 10-15 minutes before you use it. This will ensure the e-liquid has fully soaked into the wicking material and prevent dry hits. It will also help prolong the working life of the pod. Equally do ensure you don’t let the e-liquid level in the pod run lower than the wicking ports of the coil otherwise this will destroy the coil/pod.
Vcap 0.6 ohm Pod – Orange (pre-installed)
Innokin specify the best wattage range for this pod is between 20W – 22W. Smart pod detect automatically sets the output power to a fixed 21W.
I found the flavor and vapor came through from the onset and for me hit the sweet spot after the first half dozen draws. Considering the wattage is at 21W, the draw is very smooth and quiet. The flavor from my Malaysian Mango shone through and the vapor with the airflow fully open was very dense.
Closing the airflow didn’t diminish the flavor and tightened the draw to a tight MTL. Vapor was a little less with the airflow closed and the warmth of the vape increased slightly. Throat hit from my 4mg nicotine e-liquid was pretty good and my preferred draw is with the airflow fully open.
I usually vape the 0.6 ohm Vcap pod in the Trine at 14W with very good results and was very pleasantly surprised that it was as smooth and as quiet at 21W with the Endura V.
Vcap 0.8 ohm Pod – Blue (sold separately)
Innokin specify the best wattage range for this pod is between 12W – 14W. Smart pod detect automatically sets the output power to a fixed 14W.
Again flavor was really good with dense vapor and a smooth quiet draw. I found shutting the airflow didn’t quite work too well for me. Airflow positioned between half open and fully open was my preferred setting.
The 0.8 ohm Vcap pod is another really good pod and on par with the 0.6 ohm pod but if I had to choose between the two I would opt for the 0.6 ohm Vcap pod.
Vcap 1.2 ohm Pod – Green (sold separately)
Innokin specify the best wattage range for this pod is between 11W – 12W. Smart pod detect automatically sets the output power to a fixed 12W.
Another good performing pod in terms of flavor and the amount of vapor produced. All 3 pods produce a smooth quiet draw. I persevered with a MTL style vape with this pod and found setting the airflow to just off the closed position worked best.
Even though the 1.2 ohm pod is designed for a MTL draw, I did prefer vaping this with the airflow fully open for a RDL style draw.
Vcap Pod Summary
The included 0.6 ohm Vcap pod that comes with the kit is very good and produces great results. The additional 0.8 ohm and 1.2 ohm Vcap pods are equally as impressive.
I was very pleased with the smoothness and quietness of all these pods and the auto-draw was very responsive with no false draws.
Having used these Vcap pods in the Trine for quite a while now I can report the longevity of the pods are pretty good. On average I find they last for several weeks before I notice any drop off in performance. My only caveat to this is I’ve been using them in the Trine for the last few months at lower than the recommended wattage. Hopefully they hold up equally as well at the higher wattage in the Endura V.
Innokin Endura V Battery Performance
The Innokin Endura V is powered by an internal 1200mAh capacity rechargeable battery. This is a good sized capacity battery considering the size and weight of the device. Charging time will take approximately 75 minutes to fully charge via the on board Type-C USB port.
On average I was achieving approximately 10 hours of vaping when using the 0.6 ohm pod from a fully charged battery before it cut-out. Considering the power level is set at 21W this is a pretty impressive time. This time will vary depending on the resistance of the pod you’re using and your vaping style i.e. duration and frequency of your draw.
During vaping (when you draw on the device), the tri-colored LED will illuminate in the color, green, yellow or red, which indicates the current status of the remaining battery level:
·Green LED = >30% of remaining charge
·Yellow LED = 10% – 30% of remaining charge
·Red LED = <10% of remaining charge
·Flashing Red LED = Low voltage cut-off
These indications are pretty accurate and once the LED turns red you still have around 1.5 hours of vaping time before the red LED starts to flash 8 times and then shuts down. At this point you will have to recharge the battery to continue vaping. The Endura V does have pass-through so you’re able to vape while it’s being charged. However, bear in mind this will increase the charging time.
When using the 0.6 ohm Vcap pod, I gauged the vape time that each color was visible before switching to the next color from a fully charged battery:
These vape times will increase when using the other 0.8/1.2 ohm Vcap pods because of the reduced power levels involved. When comparing the 0.6 ohm Vcap pod with the 1.2 ohm Vcap pod, my vape time between charges increased by nearly 6 hours.
The intensity of the draw remains the same throughout the discharge cycle of the battery and didn’t diminish as the battery approached the low voltage cut-off.
How do I Fill the Innokin Vcap Pod?
The Vcap pods are a top fill design which is concealed under the removable duckbill style mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is a secure snap fit so does take a bit of pressure to pull the mouthpiece away from the top of the pod. It can be filled with the pod in situ or removed if you prefer.
With the mouthpiece removed, the e-liquid filling port is the outer hole that’s covered with an orange silicone membrane that you pass the nozzle of your e-liquid bottle through. The center positioned hole that’s black in color is the top of the coil, DO NOT use this hole for filling.
Pass the tip of your e-liquid bottle through the opening of the silicone rubber membrane and fill the Vcap pod with your e-liquid. The pod is completely clear so your e-liquid is clearly visible. Once filled, remove the e-liquid bottle tip from the filling port and resecure the mouthpiece ensuring it snaps back into place.
Just make sure you don’t let your e-liquid level run down too low before you top up the pod. If the coil wicking ports are not covered with e-liquid, the coil will dry out and cause dry hits which will destroy the coil.
Quick Tip: If you are using a brand new pod for the first time, fill with e-liquid and leave to stand for approx. 10-15 minutes before you start to vape. This will help saturate the wick fully in e-liquid and help prolong the life of your coil/pod.
When and How do I Change the Vcap Pod?
Because the Vcap pods have non-replaceable coils, when the coil starts to degrade in the pod after a few weeks use, the pod will need to be discarded and a new pod fitted.
An indication of the pod degrading will show by either a loss of flavor or a lack of vapor or in worst case a severe nasty burnt taste. It is possible too that the coil could fail completely indicating a short circuit or open circuit prompt. Either way, discard the pod and fit a new one.
Pull the pod up and away from the Endura V body pod recess. Unfortunately if you still have e-liquid in the pod, this will have to be discarded as well.
When fitting a new pod, follow the procedure for How Do I Fill The Pod, written earlier on in this review. As you insert the pod into the Endura V body the LED will briefly illuminate in the color relating to the remaining battery level.
How do I Charge the Innokin Endura V?
When you first receive your Endura V Pod Kit it comes with a nominal charge. We do recommend to fully charge the device before you first use it. The Endura V doesn’t come with a charging cable so you will have to use your own Type-C cable. Plug the cable into the Type-C USB port on the side edge of the Endura V body. Connect the other end into a suitable power source (typically 5V/1A or greater).
During use, once the tri-colored LED starts flashing RED 8 times, highlighting that the battery has reached its low battery cut-off, you will need to place the Endura V on charge.
When first placed on charge, the color changing LED will flash red, yellow and green and then flash red 3 times and remain illuminated. Once the battery reaches 90% of its charge the LED will then turn green. Full charge is achieved once the LED extinguishes.
For reference, we timed the length of time it took for the LED to change color and then extinguish:
·Red LED illuminated for 65 minutes
·Green LED illuminate for a further 10 minutes
·Total charging time = 75 minutes
Because the Endura V has pass-through you can vape while it’s being charged but the charging times will increase.
I did observe that while the Endura V was on charge, the case got slightly hot to the touch. I strongly advise to always charge this, and any other device for that matter, on a non-flammable surface.
As always, NEVER leave your vape device unattended while on charge.
Innokin Endura V Pod Kit Price
The Endura V looks sleek, it’s well built and the quality feels good. Performance from the included 0.6 ohm Vcap pod is impressive as are the other pods in the Vcap range. It has a decent capacity battery which lasts a good 10 hours between charges, the LED indication gives an accurate reading of the battery status and the airflow control is very good.
It’s currently retailing in several UK vape stores for £9.99 which at this price makes it well worth the money.
Innokin Endura V Pod Kit Verdict
Pros
·Good build quality
·Good design
·Very lightweight
·Tri-colored LED
·1200mAh capacity battery
·Good battery life
·Smart pod detect
·Variable airflow
·Top fill leak-free filling
·Great vapor and flavor
·Compatible with 3 Vcap pods
·Clear pods
·Pass-thru vaping
·Responsive auto draw
·Very good price
·Simple to use
Cons
·I didn’t find any
Innokin Endura V Pod System Vape Kit Summary
Black – Red – Grey – Blue
The Endura V is yet another super budget-friendly pod kit from Innokin that punches well above its weight. It doesn’t have the functionality that some other devices have but that’s not what the Endura V is about.
For simplicity, ease of use, performance and cost effectiveness, the Endura V is up there with the best of them. The Vcap pods were tried and tested when we reviewed the Trine device earlier this year and performed exemplary in the Endura V.
I found the optimum set wattage across all 3 Vcap pods to be spot on and the battery life, even when using the included 0.6 ohm Vcap pod proved to be very good. Variable airflow was very effective and the draw activation never faltered.
Hope you enjoyed this review on the Innokin Endura V pod kit and found it useful and informative.