Review of Uwell Caliburn GK2 POD kit
For more than three years, salt nicotine-based liquids have become a staple for many vapers, successfully replacing the traditional freebase nicotine options. The reason for the popularity and demand for such liquids is that you can quickly quench your nicotine hunger without getting a hard throat hit. Naturally, you should not use a dropper or a sabom tank to vaporize such liquids, otherwise the consequences can be unpredictable, so POD-systems or closed systems were developed. Uwell company is rightfully considered one of the leaders in the production of devices of such format, and the most famous series is Caliburn. Once again decided to continue it, the company presented Uwell Caliburn GK2 POD kit, which is an updated version of well-known to many vapers device KoKo, but with a number of positive changes for the better.
General Data
Uwell Caliburn GK2 POD kit is a compact POD-system with built-in battery of average capacity, designed for the use of interchangeable vaporizers series UN2 Meshed-H for vaping liquids with salting nicotine. The device is made as a small square of compact size, which will not take up much space in your pocket and will not interfere when wearing it around your neck, provided you use the complete lanyard. The device is easy to use as much as possible and is activated by puffing. POD-system is designed for installation of Caliburn G2 series cartridges with UN2 Meshed series interchangeable vaporizers. Uwell Caliburn GK2 POD kit is available in four colors Aurora Green, Ribbon Red, Ocean Flame, Matte Black.
Kit
It is quite logical that this device, which belongs to a rather simple class, is equipped without any special frills, but the vaper will get everything he needs for full-fledged trouble-free use of the device. In the box the vaper waits:
Caliburn GK2 battery pack;
Caliburn GK2 cartridge;
UN2 Meshed-H2 “Omega vaporizer;
Vaporizer UN2 Meshed-H8 “Omega; ;
USB Type-C Cable;
Cord;
User’s Manual.
Caliburn GK2 Battery Pack
Among the fairly large number of POD-systems presented on vape market, devices made by the famous Chinese company Uwell are in particular demand. POD-systems of this manufacturer, in particular the Caliburn series, has already proved itself in a positive way because of its compact size, the device is practical and versatile. Especially vaper liked KoKo device, which the company’s developers decided to refine a little, making the device more practical, so the Uwell Caliburn GK2 POD kit appeared.
It is worth paying tribute to Uwell designers, who paid a lot of attention to the appearance of Caliburn GK2 POD kit – it is neat, stylish, with clearly outlined lines, slightly rounded edges and corners. In order to make the POD system as easy to use as possible the manufacturer has a small eyelet for a lanyard, which is also available in the kit. The device is very compact 72.2*46.6*16.3 mm and lightweight it weighs only 45.2 grams.
Uwell Caliburn GK2 POD kit is powered by a built-in 690 mAh battery, which will be enough for autonomous work for two to three days. The battery is charged using the USB Type-C connector located on the bottom end of the device, with 1.6A current.
The device is quite simple, so it does not have any controls, and activation is done by puffing. The device is designed to work at constant power, and the indicator can vary slightly depending on the resistance of the installed vaporizer with a maximum of 18 watts.
Caliburn GK2 cartridge
The Uwell Caliburn GK2 POD kit uses the same cartridge as the previously released Caliburn G2, so there are no problems with vaporizers. There is a small window in the battery pack to monitor the liquid level in the cartridge. The cartridge is crowned by a rather large flattened mouthpiece with an ergonomic shape.
The Caliburn GK2 cartridge is designed to accept UN2 Meshed-H Series replacement vaporizers. There are three variants of UN2 Meshed-H vaporizers 0,8/1,0/1,2 Ohm available for vaping now, and they are all on mesh, so you won’t have any problems with the taste.
The developers have provided in the device the ability to adjust blowing, implemented with a small wheel located on the bottom end of the cartridge.
Filling the cartridge is very simple. It is necessary to remove the mouthpiece, after which the vaper gets access to a small filling hole with a check valve, pressing the spout of the bottle, you can pour 2 ml of liquid into the reservoir.
Conclusions and impressions
We can’t say that Uwell Caliburn GK2 POD kit has a number of cardinal differences from the previously released versions, but it has a more original and modern design, and the manufacturer added some interesting chips. In any case the vaper gets convenient and practical POD-system that can please with its autonomy and good flavor delivery thanks to the mesh vaporizers.
Advantages and disadvantages
Disadvantages
It is necessary to remove the cartridge from the battery pack to adjust the airflow;
Small volume of the cartridge.
Advantages
Compact size;
The original design;
Light weight;
High-capacity battery;
Fast charging;
Activation by puffing;
Three variants of vaporizers on the grid;
Adjustable blow;
Convenient refilling.