Vandy Vape Pulse BF 80w is an 8 mL squonk box mod powered by one 18650/20700 battery. Thanks to the Vandy Vape chipset, this squonker runs variable voltage from 0.05ohm to 3.0ohm (by 1.5ohms in the temperature control mode) and can rich 200-600F.
Colorfully designed Pulse BF Kit is a joint venture between Vandy Vape and Tony B. from VaporTrail. The vape comes in a blue cardboard box featuring the Pulse logo and Tony B.’s signature, along with a cutout offering a view of the Vandy Vape box mods inside.
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Inside the box are the vape itself, a micro USB cable for charging and firmware upgrades, a user manual, and a warranty card. The Vandy Vape kit also comes with a 18650 battery adapter. It is made of tough thermoplastic ABS plastic to keep the price low for vapers on a budget. Its dimensions are 82mm by 56mm by 26mm, making it comfortable to hold. The squonker box mod has a clicky fire button and a rectangular display. With a 510 connection, the Vandy Vape Pulse box mods can accommodate atomizers of up to 26mm in diameter.
Although it’s not spring-loaded, it does travel up and down if enough pressure is applied. However, the rubber ring around the hollow squonk pin minimizes the chances of e-liquid finding its way to the circuit board. In addition, the Pulse box mod has removable and replaceable nice-looking resin panels on both sides. So it makes it easier to remove and replace the vape battery.
Vandy Vape Pulse BF Kit Review
The Vandy Vape Pulse BF features a plastic-sealed circuit board and (lower) 510 connection inside to prevent leaking, with the hollow 510 pin being the only part sticking out as it connects to the whopping 8mL squonk bottle that’s made of soft silicone.
The squonk bottle’s cap is easily removable, and the plastic tube is very easy to stick into the Pulse’s 510 pin. The vape utilizes the Vandy Vape chip and automatically turns on when a battery is inserted. Pressing the fire button five times, just like in other vapes, turns the vape on and off.
The rectangular display shows you the current mode (wattage/voltage/temperature), the atomizer resistance, real-time voltage, and the battery indicator. The Pulse vape is an impressive mod – the fire button is incredibly responsive, and the power ramp-up is fast.
The Vandy Vape Pulse also has a unique filling system. Its bottle that’s made of silicone with a metal collar and top cap is also really nice. The vape makes use of Vandy Vape’s own Iconic RDA that connects perfectly to the Pulse like they are natural matches. Although mods bear the standard boxy shape, their curved edges make it easy on the hand. It has various protections: overheating protection, open-circuit protection, short circuit protection, overcurrent protection, and overtime protection. The Vandy Vape has a low cell warning, too.
The Pulse box mod also offers versatility with eight modes of operations to choose from: power mode, bypass mode, voltage adjustment mode, temperature control mode, user-defined temperature control mode, user-defined TC curve set mode, Ni mode, and Ti mode. Together with its eight modes of operations are eight colors to choose from:
- Lava Red
- Fantastic Blue
- Seaweed Green
- Aurora Rainbow
- Carbon Fiber (Full Black)
- Carbon Fiber (Silver/Black)
- Kitty Hawk
- Kill Devil Hills
How to Use the Vandy Vape Pulse BF
Operating the Pulse is simple and straightforward.
- Five clicks on the fire button powers it on and off
- Three clicks will trigger it to cycle through all the modes of operation
- Pressing the down and the fire button will flip the vape screen’s orientation
- Pressing the up and fire button will lock out the entire vape
- Pressing the up and down button simultaneously unlocks the vape, letting you enter the menu system
How the Vandy Vape Works
The squonk bottle must be manually pressed to force the e-liquid in it up a tube and into the center of the onboard 510 connection. The e-liquid will then enter onto the deck of the attached atomizer and make its way to the cotton.
Instructions and Manual
Replacing the panels
Replacing the Pulse’s panels is simple. First, the user can simply pull the vape panel by grabbing the e-liquid cutout on the panel. Then, once the battery and the panel have been removed, push the back panel outwards, and you’re ready to replace them.
Inserting a Battery
Look for the negative and positive signs at the top and the bottom of the battery compartment, then insert the battery properly.
Using the 18650 battery adapter
Insert the silicone adapter sleeve over the negative side of the cell. Then insert the battery into the Vandy vape.
Removing the silicone bottle
Remove the vape’s front panel, then pull the bottom outwards. Turn the bottle counterclockwise after unscrewing it from its top cap.
Vandy Vape Pulse BF 80W Firmware
Updating Pulse’s firmware is pretty easy. The first thing you have to do is download and open the Vandy Chip e-cigarette OTA tool. Then remove the atomizer attached to the Pulse vape. The Vandy Vape should now be connected to a computer with the provided micro USB cable. The vape shall show up on the ‘Current devices’ section of the OTA tool.
You must then click connect and then search for and select the update file you downloaded for the Pulse vape. Finally, click on start upgrading and do not disconnect the Vandy vape while upgrading. You will see a notification if the upgrade is successful.
The latest firmware update brings in 3 new functions: no lift shift, boost power, and plug-in switch function.
- With the no lift shift function, you won’t have to remove the attached atomizer when adding a new build.
- The boost power function, on the other hand, allows you to heat the coil faster and deliver a stronger hit. Lastly,
- The plug-in switch function gives you the option to add or remove modes from the main menu.
Vandy Vape Pulse BF 80W Box Mod Compatible RDAs
Any bottom-feeding or squonk RDA can be used with the Vandy Vape Pulse BF 80W mod. The Pulse V2 RDA is designed to match with it entirely, though. The Pulse V2 RDA features three interchangeable and adjustable airflow rings (2 honeycomb airflow and one full open airflow), so you could customize the airflow to your liking. This RDA is perfect for vaping with the BF and for squonking.
The RDA’s floating build deck makes the installation of single or dual coil builds a breeze. This is also compatible with both Clapton and other complex wire styles. While squonking, the e-liquid will go directly up under the coils. It will then drip down to the juice well, which has a capacity of 2mL. This RDA is also excellently designed as it brings back excess juice into the squonk bottle. It is 510 threaded and comes with the squonk / BF pin preinstalled.
As was said before, any bottom-filling RDA can be used with the Pulse 80W BF, Recurve RDA, or Profile also fit well.
Vandy Vape Pulse BF 80W Panels
The Vandy Vape Pulse BF 80W has removable front and back panels with a magnetic structure design. They are held to the vape’s framework by several strong magnets strategically placed along with their trim.
Together with the notched design, the magnets securely hold the panels and make them easy to remove and install whenever you want to. It allows you to access the e-liquid compartment and the battery quickly. It is an excellent addition as it will enable you to customize your Vandy Vape box mod further and enhance its appearance. They are incredibly affordable too.
These panels feature a unique Pulse mods logo that blends right in with the overall color and design. Replacing the panels is also easy. First, pull the panel from the Pulse vape by grabbing the e-liquid cutout on the panel. Then, after the panel and the battery are removed, just push the back panel outwards. Now you’re good to go – place the new front and back panels securely.
Vandy Vape Pulse X: A Short Review
Vandy Vape has many mods under the Pulse label, including the original Pulse, the updated BF 90W version, and the Pulse X, a special edition of the mod. The Pulse X vape has many of the same features and the same form factor. Yet, it is compatible with three battery types from 18650 to 20700 and 21700 rather than just 18650 and 20700.
The Pulse X comes with seventeen different resin vape panel options that range from Red Pomegranate to Frosted Red. The new Pulse X vape also features the Vandy Vape chip that uses three vaping outputs apart from the typical variable wattage. In addition, it offers vapers temperature control, bypass mode, and variable voltage.
Performance of the Vandy Vape Pulse X 90W
The Vandy Vape Pulse X kit also includes the updated Pulse X RDA, which incorporates a floating-style build deck that can support single or dual-coil builds. The RDA is stainless steel and uses a frosted top cap as another option. There are also two airflow control rings that users can swap out for either a honeycomb-style ring or dual wide-bore airflow vents.
The chip can output a maximum of 90W from its single-cell setup. It does not change if users install a different capacity cell, such as a 21700, instead of a single 18650. The Pulse X vape also uses an 8m silicone squonk bottle that uses the same access method as the original, with a small cutout on the side of the all-resin panel.
How the Pulse X Vapes
The performance of the Pulse X Box Mod Kit is on par with the vapor quality of the previous versions. Unfortunately, the side panels only have one magnetic connection, making them a bit loose when installed. The control panel, though, is similar to the other Pulse mods with a three-button configuration. It is crisp and clear and gives users an easy vaping experience.
The Pulse X RDA gives users a lot of options as well. The build deck supports diagonal and horizontal coil builds. It also uses top-secured screws so users can easily mount their builds. There is a deep juice well underneath the deck, while a central vape juice port distributes e-liquid up and down the cotton wicks for improved saturation.
Pulse 80W BF in the Squonkers World
Aleader Killer 80W Squonk Box Mod
The Aleader Killer 80W Squonk Box Mod comes in an aluminum or resin construction and a 7mL soft squonk bottle.
The vape has a 5 to 80 watts wattage range and a 200 to 600 degrees Fahrenheit temperature range. In addition, the vape supports the resistances of 0.1 to 3 ohms in variable wattage mode and 0.05 to 1 ohm when in temperature control mode. The vape kit has a 510 threading connection and is powered by a single 18650 battery.
The Killer has a maximum voltage current of 40A and features a bypass mode. It has an oversized circle firing mechanism and an intuitive 0.91” OLED display. Like the Vandy Vape Pulse BF 80W, its panels are removable too. With its tiny-size body, it is easy to carry and is portable. The vape kit supports titanium, Ni200, and stainless steel 316 wires in temperature control mode. The Killer vape has several protections, including short circuit protection, overheat protection, and low voltage protection.
asMODus Spruzza 80W Squonk Kit
asMODus’ the Spruzza 80W Squonk Kit comes with the Fonte 24mm RDA with bottom-feeding capability. In addition, this RDA is rebuildable and features a 3.5mm deep just well, a heat sink top cap, and a two-post build deck with single terminals per post.
The Spruzza vape has a small and compact design, making it portable. It is powered by a single 18650 battery like the Killer. In addition, it utilizes the GX-80-HUT chipset that makes it capable of wattage or power mode, a full temperature control suite, TCR, TFT, and a Curve mode. It allows you to set 5 different wattages and, over time, presets for up to 10 seconds.
The vape has two stabilized and removable wood panels that give way to the SSS system when removed for filling and the battery bay. The SSS system and the battery bay are placed on opposite sides of the vape to avoid e-liquid leaking into the mod’s internals. Its internal juice chamber has a capacity of 6mL, making it a great all-day vaping device.
Pulse 80w by Vandy Vape Specifications
| Dimensions | 77mm x 50mm x 27mm |
| Construction | Nylon and ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) |
| Battery | 1 x 18650 or 20700 |
| Capacity | 8mL |
| Spring Loaded Contact | 510 |
| Colors | White, Purple, Blue, Red, Cyan, Grey, Black |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Compact and nice mods design
- There are lots of color options
- Has great quality at its price point
- It hits hard and fat and also ramps up fast
- When you first wake it up from sleep mode, it fires fragile
- Has supper solid magnetic doors
- The buttons and the display screen are nice
- Produces nice clouds
Cons
- The side panels are a little hard to remove
- Charging time is long
- Could’ve included a spare squonk bottle in the package
- The door resin on one door sits a little low, and a small glue outline can be seen
- When you first wake it up from sleep mode, it fires fragile
Summing up the Main Points
With the Vandy Vape chip, the controlling temperature is a breeze. The vape is extremely responsive and doesn’t suffer from technical issues, and the power ramp-up is impressive. With its firmware being upgradeable, you can expect more good things to come.
Its panels are nice and smooth, which makes the vape mod comfortable to hold. With its stellar performance and flavor, it is a pleasure to vape. The leak-free smooth squonking is effortless in either hand. The Pulse vape is made with quality components that make for its performance and ease of use.
The Pulse box mod is overall a very solid regulated squonker and would not disappoint. The Vandy Vape has done an admirable job with the development of this mod, and Tony B. has done a great job with its design. It is simply a must-have for a squonker or even those who are new to squonking as it is a truly special mod at an excellent price and an extreme value.
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