INNOKIN Coolfire PZPulse

5.0
Exemplary
PROS
- Solid construction from high-quality materials
- IP68 water and dust resistant + shock/drop resistant (tested)
- 0.96" TFT screen is bright and crisp
- Large wattage range from 6 to 80W
- Easy to use top-fill and leak-free pod
- Can be used for DL, RDL, and MTL vaping
- Coils are easy to install or remove and have good longevity
- PZP Max coils produce excellent flavor
- Airflow dial allows for small, accurate adjustments
- 2400mAh battery can last three days or more, depending on vaping habits
CONS
- Relatively large and heavy compared to most pod vapes
- Some spit back if incorrect power settings are used
The bottom line
The Innokin Coolfire PZPulse is a great option for any vaper who wants the power and flexibility of a sub-ohm mod, but also the simplicity of a pod vape. You can easily try out different vaping styles with a single device, safe in the knowledge that it can perform admirably well at all of them.
The physical locking switch and default-locked adjustment buttons are super convenient, and the shock resistance and IP68 rating are great features that you don’t often see in pod vapes. If you’re concerned about water, dropping your device, or even dropping your device in water, the Coolfire PZPulse will be able to live to tell the tale.
This vape is, however, quite large and heavy compared to your typical pod vape. If you’re used to something like the Caliburn G3 or OXVA Xlim, using the PZPulse might take a little getting used to. That said, it’s well-made and feels good in the hand, and at least you get a 2400mAh battery inside all that zinc and leather.
Highly recommended for RDL and DL vapers.
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Innokin is a well-established vaping brand that has been putting out great products for years. Their best and most popular devices have always been their small and portable pod vapes like the Trine, Trine SE, and Klypse Pro. Today, however, I have Innokin pod mod on hand; the Coolfire PZPulse.
The Coolfire PZPulse is the latest pod device from Innokin’s Platform Series and it has been designed in collaboration with Vapingreek and Phil Busardo, well-known vape YouTubers, commentators, and champions of vaping.
As the first device compatible with Innokin’s new PZP Max Coils, it features a 2400mAh battery, an 80W max output, and a tri-proof, ultra-durable IP68 certified chassis. This device is aimed at direct-lung and restricted direct lung vapers and there are a host of coil resistances to choose from.
With its impressive specs and a nice design, the Coolfire PZPulse seems like a winner. But does the performance live up to the high expectations that vapers have for Innokin’s products? I’ve had one clamped to my lips for a couple of weeks to find out.
- 1 x Innokin Coolfire PZPulse Device
- 1 x Coolfire PZPulse Pod (5.5ml)
- 1 x PZP Max 0.2Ω Coil
- 1 x PZP Max 0.4Ω Coil
- 1 x USB Type-C Cable
- 1 x User Manual
- 1 x Warning Booklet
- Size: 119mm x 44mm x 30.6mm
- Weight: 150g
- Pod Capacity: 5.5ml
- Button Activated
- Uses PZP Max Replaceable Coils
- Battery Capacity: 2400mAh
- Power Range: 6-80W
- Charging: 2A Type-C
Design & Build Quality
The Coolfire PZPulse is a fairly large device at 119mm tall and nearly 44mm at its widest point, but this shouldn’t surprise anyone. It’s the very definition of a pod mod; it has a refillable pod, a high power output, and it looks more like a small mod rather than the typical slim and tall pod vapes that are common nowadays.
The body is almost oval in cross-section, with a slightly flattened side where the firing button, display, adjustment buttons, and charge port are located.
The majority of the body is made from zinc alloy, which feels smooth and has a reflective finish. The back side of the device has a large, padded palm cushion, covered in what looks like leather (but could be leatherette) and embossed with the device name, “PZPULSE.”
On the side of the PZPulse is a physical locking switch which can be slid down to lock the entire device, or slid up to unlock.
The fire button is a small rocker-style button that feels firm and responsive. Just below this button is a 0.96” TFT color display that is bright, with a clean UI. Below the screen are two small adjustment buttons which are used to change the wattage.
The device is available in five colors, ranging from black with .naturally colored leather, to blue-green or purple-gradient with matching leather pads
The colors of the two Coolfire PZPulse’s I was sent are blue-green and silver, both of which look great. The blue-green color is a slight gradient while the silver color is solid. The solid colors look more professional but I think I prefer the color pop of the blue-green more.
The Coolfire PZPulse looks great and feels solidly well-made. The ~150g weight contributes to this feeling, and you certainly won’t forget you’ve got a vape in your jeans pocket when carrying this chunky device around.
Pod & Coils
The design of the pod for the Coolfire PZPulse is one of the best that I’ve seen on a pod mod. It’s short and wide to take advantage of the large device body, which allows it to hold up to 5.5ml of ejuice without being too tall.
The pod is held in place by two strong magnets (perhaps a little too strong), so there’s no chance of it coming out accidentally. This does, however, make it difficult to remove if you don’t have completely dry hands (say, if you get some ejuice on them).
This pod is neat because the airflow control is integrated into the top of the pod. It’s an airflow control ring that sits just beneath the drip tip and it works on a stopper. It makes a nice and satisfying click when set to fully open or fully closed, which I like.
The pod uses replaceable coils and is compatible with all of Innokin’s new PZP MAX coils. You get a pre-installed 0.4Ω coil and a 0.2Ω coil in the box, but a 0.6Ω coil is also available. Compared to some pod systems, these coils are incredibly easy to remove and install; just plug and play.
There’s a rubber bung on the top of the pod which secures the fill port. What’s nice about this design is that filling can be done without removing the pod from the device.
The pod has a slight tint which makes it a little difficult to see inside, but at least the pod sits with all of the contents visible above the battery. Provided you have good lighting, you don’t have to remove the pod to check the ejuice level.
Features
The Coolfire PZPulse might look a bit like a mod, but it’s still straightforward to use. There are a couple of extras, but nothing that makes this device more complicated to use than any other intermediate pod system.
The 0.96” TFT screen is large, bright, and crisp. It’s easy to see the information displayed on the screen, which includes battery level, wattage, coil resistance, firing time, and lock status. Holding the small + and – buttons gives you access to some settings for screen timeout and firing cutoff, while holding the firing button and + lets you view and reset the puff count and check the voltage.
A nice feature for beginners is that it has a Smart Power system that automatically sets the wattage based on the coil currently being used. This setting is, however, only a recommendation and can be manually overridden. The available wattage range is quite broad, from 6-80W, however the lowest-resistance coil is recommended for use between 18-23W (0.6Ω) and the highest for 60-80W (0.2Ω).
How to change the wattage isn’t exactly obvious when you first take the Coolfire PZPulse out of the box. I honestly thought that the adjustment buttons were broken when I first tried to use them and they didn’t respond. The trick is to hold one of the adjustment buttons for a few seconds. The wattage will then start to blink and the adjustment buttons can now be used to change the wattage.
This is a useful feature because it prevents any accidental wattage changes when the PZPulse is pocketed. To prevent pocket-firing, the physical locking switch can be used. With this setup, there’s a way to lock only the adjustment buttons, as well as an easy way to lock firing.
The adjustable airflow is excellent. It feels stiff enough that it won’t be accidentally altered in your pocket but slides smoothly with a feeling of delicate control when required. There is a very significant difference between open and closed, making it much easier to find your perfect draw tightness, no matter the coil resistance.
Tri-proof, IP68 Rating
The Coolfire PZPulse is not only built to be durable, but it backs up these claims with a certified IP68 rating. This means that it’s completely dust-proof and can survive being put under water for long periods of time.
In addition to the IP68 rating, it’s also marketed as shock resistant, so it should be able to withstand drops without an issue.
I did a series of tests with the Coolfire PZPulse to test out these claims, including drop tests and water submersion. For the drop tests, I dropped the Coolfire PZPulse from standing height onto concrete sidewalks and vinyl flooring multiple times. While the metal body is a bit dinged up, it didn’t harm the function of the device at all.
For the water test, I submerged the device (without the pod) in a pot of cold water, so not very deep, and left it to sit for 30 minutes. The Coolfire PZPulse still functioned under water and I could change the wattage and lock/unlock the device using the physical locking switch. After 30 minutes, I took it out, dried it off, and inserted the pod. It still worked (and is still working) without issues.
Water and drop resistance test results: Pass.
Battery & Charging
The battery capacity of the Coolfire PZPulse is an impressive 2400mAh, which goes some way toward explaining the relatively large body. But while that would be huge for a small 15-18W pod vape, this battery capacity is very much needed for the higher power settings available on this device.
Using the 0.6Ω coil and running at 18-20W, a full charge lasted for over three days of regular vaping. Even then, there was 10% left when I chose to recharge. Using the 0.4Ω coil at 50W obviously drained the battery much faster, but I could still get a full day of use from it, and usually even longer. The 0.2Ω coil at 70W usually just lasted me the day with regular vaping, but that’s still impressive for a device that isn’t an actual vape mod.
The battery is charged via USB Type-C and is relatively quick when using the cable provided. It’s full 2A charging so it recharged pretty quickly, despite the large battery. I timed a charge from under 0% to 100% at just over an hour and fifteen minutes. Not too bad for a 2400mAh cell that could last several days before it needs to be plugged in again.
How does it vape?
The vape is designed to suit RDL and DL vaping styles, but I would suggest that it could also serve as a loose MTL vape if you really wanted. I tested a range of liquids (50/50 freebase, 70/30 freebase, and 50/50 nic salt) using different settings and coil combinations, and the Coolfire PZPulse handled everything brilliantly.
Install a 0.6Ω coil (sold separately), drop the power to 18-20W, and it gives a great MTL experience from either freebase or nic salt liquid. With the 0.4Ω coil inserted, you can up the power to 50W for some DL or RDL enjoyment. If that’s not enough power, Install the 0.2Ω coil, up the power to 70W, and open up the airflow and I’m sure it would satisfy most DL vapers.
The PZP Max coils seem efficient and consistently produce vibrant flavors from my go-to vape juice. It did seem to emphasize the sweetness rather than the ice in my liquid, unlike most other pod vapes I’ve tested, but only with the 0.4Ω coil installed. During testing, I switched between the three coils over a period of nearly two weeks, and all three are still going strong with not a hint of burn or loss of flavor.
You have to be a bit careful to choose the optimum settings for each coil, as the low-resistance ones can produce a bit of spitback (drops of e-liquid being sucked through the mouthpiece) if the power is less than around 30W. This is far out of the recommended wattage range for the 0.4Ω and 0.2Ω coils, so it’s not an issue if you just use them at the correct wattage.
Verdict
The Innokin Coolfire PZPulse is a great option for any vaper who wants the power and flexibility of a sub-ohm mod, but also the simplicity of a pod vape. You can easily try out different vaping styles with a single device, safe in the knowledge that it can perform admirably well at all of them.
The physical locking switch and default-locked adjustment buttons are super convenient, and the shock resistance and IP68 rating are great features that you don’t often see in pod vapes. If you’re concerned about water, dropping your device, or even dropping your device in water, the Coolfire PZPulse will be able to live to tell the tale.
This vape is, however, quite large and heavy compared to your typical pod vape. If you’re used to something like the Caliburn G3 or OXVA Xlim, using the PZPulse might take a little getting used to. That said, it’s well-made and feels good in the hand, and at least you get a 2400mAh battery inside all that zinc and leather.
Highly recommended for RDL and DL vapers.
SAVE 10%
CODE: VERSED
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