Esmoke Sensation Review
Two piece technology has become more affordable, and this is a review of the Sensation from Esmoke.
Since they don’t have separate atomizes anymore, this kit is essentially two complete units, bringing the price to about $62.50 each.
Their USB starter kits begin at only $69.99, making it one of the most affordable two piece units available on the market today.
I received my Esmoke Sensation starter Kit very quickly – in just two days, actually and I have to say I was impressed with that. When they say they have them in stock and ready to ship, they really do mean it!
Since there were two batteries, I decided to decided to charge them both fully. Although they usually do come charged, it wouldn’t be fair to test it without a full charge .
With the $124.99 kit I was given two batteries, one a bit shorter than the other, as well as a wall charger, a USB charger and five nicotine cartridges.
After charging them, I popped opened a fresh cartridge, screwed them together and took a drag.
My first impression was that it drew more a bit more air than I expected, which threw me a little, but the smoke volume was pretty good, and the tobacco flavored cartridge tasted fine.
I also bought a few flavored cartridges because I’ve never tried them, and I like the way they package their cartridges with rubber covers on each side.
This lets you change cartridges to a different flavor without risk of drying out.
I packed my new electric cigarette and went out for the day, using it frequently while driving, and just as much as I could in fact, because that was trying to see if the battery performance was really better.
This unit represented their newest technology, with better components inside that were supposed to minimize the “false activation” of the battery that can help drain the power faster.
I tried the chocolate, I tried the coffee, and I tried the vanilla, and all throughout the day, although they satisfied the itch, I found myself looking for a way to lessen the airflow coming through the battery.
With other two piece units I’ve tried, you can control the airflow by tightening the cartridge a little bit, or loosening it if you prefer more air, but with this unit that seems to have no effect.
It was only after closer examination that night that I realized that the air was coming through the tip of the battery, and not through the area of connection between the cartridge and battery.
Once I realized that it was easy to control the airflow little bit with my finger.
However, when I did minimize the airflow, the activator wouldn’t kick in as well, so really, for me I don’t know how much I’ll be using it.
The additional airflow seems cuts down on the smoke volume a bit, and it also makes it feel a little bit less like a regular cigarette which draws much firmer, and with less air.
On the other hand the technology and the battery was great, dropping it on the table definitely did not activate it, while on another brand I have, it does it every time, which does kill the battery life.
Advantages:
Extended battery life
Super fast shipping
Telephone operator available
Cartridge covers for storage of unfinished flavors
Disadvantage
A bit more airflow than you would expect from a regular cigarette, and that’s the only thing that kept me from giving it a perfect score.
Do I recommend this unit?
Yes absolutely, but do be sure you buy some extra cartridges because these flavors are actually pretty tasty, and I’m finding myself enjoying the variance! 
- USB Starter Kit - Includes One battery, one usb charger, two nicotine cartridges – $69.99
- Basic Starter Kit – Adds an AC/DC wall charger and 5 nicotine cartridges – $85.99
- Deluxe Starter Kit – Adds the AC/DC charger, the 5 cartridges, AND a second battery – $124.99
July 21st, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Esmoke.net seriously sucks. I hate to suggest you were paid to write this review, but…
Their website does make them seem legit in comparison to many others, which is what prompted me to try them out. Here’s my story broken down:
1. The Sensation kit I ordered arrived without the 5 pack of cartridges as advertised. It was clearly a starter pack that someone had returned. I contacted customer service and after being made out to be a thief and a liar, they eventually made good and sent me the 5 pack.
2. I ordered 6×5 packs of medium strength cartridges (@$40 each, what a rip…). To my dismay, when the package arrived I noticed they’d sent highs instead of mediums.
3. I ultimately decided I was not happy with the e-cigs or the snappy customer service and requested to start the return process (they claim to have a 30 day no-questions-asked return policy). Well, I had to ask 5 times over 6 days just to get the RMA # due to their reluctance to actually honor the return policy. They then told me that I was unable to return the cartridges even though they had sent the wrong ones. I told them the boxes were still sealed, they didn’t care. Now I’m out $120. Awesome!
Do yourself a favor and steer clear of these scumbags. Their e-cigs are garbage anyway. I’m not advocating any brand in particular as an alternative – just research the various e-cigarette forums and you’ll find plenty of good alternatives for 20% of the price.
July 21st, 2010 at 3:44 pm
I’m sorry to hear that, Oliver, and no I wan’t paid to write the review. I do find this story somewhat hard to believe – 5 times in 6 days? really? – and $40 for each 5 pack of cartridges? That’s flat out untrue, since clearly they’re only $14! – and they’ll not take back your sealed refills – they have a 30 day money back guarantee, s oi see why you’d be upset if it were true…
That said, if you were mistreated, I’d still like to follow up with them, so if you email me your last name and order number, I can check it out. I’ve had nothing but success with them, and you’re the first complaint I’ve heard about.
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July 21st, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Sorry about the confusion regarding prices, you’re right – that was an error on my end. I bought 6 of the 3 packs. Each 3 pack has 15 cartridges and is $40.
They keep insisting their return policy doesn’t cover cartridges. I checked their website just now and found a reference to it – which I swear wasn’t up when I placed my order.
I know you weren’t paid to write the review. But I have a feeling they treat reviewers better than us “regular” folk.
I really don’t want you or anyone thinking I’m lying here just for the heck of it! – will email you now.