Geekvape Aegis Hero Q Review: The Hero We Deserve

Design & Build Quality

The Aegis Hero Q is basically a shrunken down version of Geekvape’s Aegis series of box mods, like the Aegis Legend 3 or Aegis Solo 3. It has the same skeleton metal bezel that wraps around the leather grip and the same general styling as other Aegis mods. If you’re familiar with Geekvape’s devices then you can tell at a glance that this is an Aegis series device.

One thing that sets it apart from newer Aegis devices is the rubberized body. All of the recent Aegis devices that have come out in the last two years have had metal frames, so it’s interesting that Geekvape has gone back to a rubber body for the Aegis Hero Q.

The ‘rubberized armor’, as Geekvape calls it, feels durable and made to last. It has also held up well to the handful of test drops that I put it through (which may or may not have been on purpose).

Unlike its predecessor, the Aegis Hero, the Aegis Hero Q is not IP rated. It’s designated as “shock-resistant” but that’s about it.

Despite the robust-looking design, the Aegis Hero Q is surprisingly small, slim, and lightweight. It’s 83mm tall, 49.5mm wide, and 22.5mm thick, which isn’t very big at all. It also only weighs 89g, so it’s fairly light too.

A lanyard comes included in the box and there’s a lanyard anchor spot on the top of the Aegis Hero Q. I personally didn’t use it much but since it’s so small and light, it’s rather comfortable to wear on your neck.

The airflow control slider is also located on the top of the device. It’s a three-level slider with three airflow holes, so it can easily be adjusted to close one airflow hole at a time.

The display is tiny and black and white. It’s only 0.54” but it displays a good bit of information. On the screen you can see your battery life percent, wattage, coil resistance, and a puff counter. Just above the display is an LED light that corresponds to your battery life, as well as a button that can be used to change the wattage or for button activated firing

Just below the display is a Type-C charging port which supports a 2A charging speed.

Pods

Like all of Geekvape’s new pod devices, the Aegis Hero Q takes Q cartridges. It includes two of these Q cartridges in the box: a 0.8Ω Cartridge and a 0.6Ω Cartridge. These are Geekvape’s older-style Q cartridges, which have a 2ml capacity and fill from the top. However, there are also side-fill Q cartridges available which have a 3ml capacity and which fill from the side.

I just finished testing the Geekvape Sonder Q2 which comes with one of the new 0.8Ω side-fill cartridges and as far as I can tell, the performance is identical to the 0.8Ω top-fill cartridge that comes with the Aegis Hero Q. The only difference is the fill location and slightly increased 3ml capacity.

In addition to the two included pod resistances, there is also a 1.2Ω cartridge available as either side-fill or top-fill, and a 0.4Ω cartridge that is available as side-fill. All Q cartridges are compatible with the Aegis Hero Q.

The top-fill cartridges that come with the Aegis Hero Q can be filled while still installed in the device. You just have to pop off the mouthpiece to reveal the fill port and then fill away.

When the pod is inserted in the device, about a third of the contents are hidden. This can make it difficult to accurately estimate how much ejuice you have left without removing the pod from the device. To play it safe and not burn the coil, you can refill the pod when you can no longer see the ejuice while it’s inserted in the device.

Features

The Aegis Hero Q offers more than a typical simple pod vape but not so much that it’s over-complicated to use; it’s just the right balance of features and user-friendliness. 

The wattage can be adjusted up to a maximum of 30W, however this is only possible when using the 0.4Ω side-fill pod (sold separately). In order to prevent burning the coil, the Aegis Hero Q restricts the wattage range for the pod that you’re using. The wattage ranges are the same for the top-fill and side-fill versions of the pods:

• 0.4Ω Pod: 25-30W
• 0.6Ω Pod: 18-25W
• 0.8Ω Pod: 12-18W
• 1.2Ω Pod: 8-12W

The wattage can be adjusted by pressing the firing button three times in quick succession. The wattage will blink and the power button can be clicked or held to adjust the wattage.

The button-activated firing can also be turned off by pressing the firing button five times in quick succession. This feature can be useful if you’re putting the device in your pocket or bag and don’t want to risk accidental activation.

However, in order to unlock the button you have to press the fire button five times, which turns the device off. You then have to press the fire button five times again to turn the device back on. It’s annoying that you have to cycle the power to unlock the device, especially if you want to use the locking feature multiple times a day.

Fortunately, the Aegis Hero Q also has draw-activated firing so you don’t have to use the button-activated firing if you don’t want to. The draw-activated firing works well and I haven’t had any issues with activation, even while using the 0.6Ω pod with the airflow wide open.

Battery Life & Charging

The battery life that you’ll be able to get out of the 1300mAh battery in the Aegis Hero Q is going to vary depending on which pod you use, what wattage you vape at, how often you vape, and the length of your draws. But I’ll give you a general idea of the battery life based on my experience as a heavy vaper.

The 0.8Ω pod netted me longer usage times due to the lower wattage range for the pod. I was able to vape about three pods of ejuice per charge at varying wattage from 14-18W.

I used a cinnamon ejuice at one point that hit really hard and so I had to turn the wattage down to compensate. Otherwise, I vaped at 18W with this pod.

The 0.6Ω pod didn’t last for as many pods as the 0.8Ω pod but it was still close. Two to two-and-a-half pods per charge is what I averaged when using the 0.6Ω pod.

The battery percentage indicator on the display will show you exact battery status but I also like that there’s a battery LED as well. This LED makes it easy to see your battery life from just a quick-glance. The LED lights up in the following colors:

• Green: 71-100% battery
• Blue: 31-70% battery
• Red: <30%

The battery LED goes away nearly immediately after finishing a draw, which can make it easy to miss. I wish it stayed on a bit longer.

Charging is a strong point of the Aegis Hero Q. Thanks to 2A charging support, the Hero Q recharges from 0 to 100% in only 45 minutes.

Even if you don’t have time to wait for a full charge, this thing charges wicked fast. A 70% charge takes 25 minutes. It reaches 90% in 33 minutes and 99% in 37 minutes. Oddly, it takes another eight minutes to reach the full 100%.

The LED battery indicator also lights up as the battery recharges and pulses in the color corresponding to the battery charge percentage listed above.

The Aegis Hero Q supports pass-thru charging but you have to wait until the battery is charged a little to use it. 

Performance

Geekvape’s Q cartridges are some of the best pods on the market and the adjustable wattage and adjustable airflow on the Aegis Hero Q allowed me to make the most of them.

I really like how versatile this device is with the two pods that come in the box. The 0.6Ω pod works better than I expected for RDL vaping but it also functions quite well for MTL vaping just by closing down the airflow to the first level.

The 0.8Ω pod works even better for MTL and really shines at the first or second airflow level. Both pods give off warm vapor, good flavor, and an all-around pleasant draw. 

Here’s where the adjustability comes into play though. What I like might not necessarily be what you like, and the Aegis Hero Q gives you the option to adjust the airflow to what you think is best.

The adjustable wattage works in the same way; too strong of a draw? Turn the wattage down. Too weak? Turn the wattage up. Because the device limits the wattage to a safe range, you can’t mess this up either so feel free to experiment until you get the draw right for you!

Verdict

The Aegis Hero Q is just the right balance of features and user-friendliness. The wattage and airflow are adjustable and there are plenty of pod options, but it’s still easy to figure out how to use it.

The rubberized, rugged design looks good and it’s functional too. While I didn’t put it through any real abuse, it survives day-to-day drops just fine and seems like it’s built to last. The button and airflow slider are similarly well built and feel like they’ll last for as long as the body.

For being so small, the Aegis Hero Q brings a lot to the table. The large battery lasts and recharges extremely quickly, which I love. The pods also live up to the expectations that I have of Geekvape. They’re extremely versatile and the Hero Q can be used for MTL and RDL vaping and it does both equally well.

The Aegis Hero Q is a tiny but mighty pod vape that offers just enough adjustability without being over complicated. And since it uses Geekvape’s Q cartridges, you really can’t go wrong.

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