Some of the most popular disposable vapes over the past year or two have had two-part designs. Vapes like the Foger Switch Pro and the Off Stamp X-Cube have redefined what a disposable vape can do by dividing the key parts of the device into two sections: a disposable pod and a reusable battery/control module. As we’ve seen from those devices, there’s still plenty of room for innovation in this product category – and the new Dojo iMate X 40K by Vaporesso is easily one of the most innovative vapes we’ve ever seen. If you’re already a fan of two-part vapes, you might have a new favorite product very soon. If you’re not, the Dojo iMate X 40K could be the vape that changes your mind.
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How Much Does the Dojo iMate X 40K Cost?
The Dojo iMate X 40K kit costs $15.49 at the time of writing and includes the reusable control module along with one 40K pod in your choice of five flavors.
When your initial pod is empty, you’ll need to buy a new pod. When you reach that point, you’ll have plenty of choices because the initial selection of five flavors is just an introduction to what’s available for the iMate X 40K. The iMate X isn’t just a single vape – it’s an entire vaping platform with two types of pods available now and more likely to come in the future. Here’s an overview of your current choices.
- iMate X 40K Pods: These pods cost $12.99 each at the time of writing and are available in five flavors. They contain 20 ml of vape juice and last up to 40,000 puffs.
- iMate X 20K Pods: These pods cost $9.99 each at the time of writing and are available in 14 flavors. They contain 15 ml of vape juice and last up to 20,000 puffs.
Dojo iMate X 40K Specifications
- Device Type: Two-part disposable vape with a reusable charging/control dock and a disposable pod
- E-Liquid Capacity: 20 ml / up to 40,000 puffs (40K pod) or 15 ml / up to 20,000 puffs (20K pod)
- Battery Capacity: 1,300 mAh total, with 900 mAh in the charging/control module and 400 mAh in the pod; charging the module and pod fully takes a little over an hour
- Vaping Modes: Eco (smoother) and Power (more intense) modes; exact wattages of the two modes depend on the flavor that’s being used
- Smart Display: Yes; display is described in detail below
- Adjustable Airflow: No
What’s a Two-Part Disposable Vape?
The Dojo iMate X 40K is completely unique in its execution of the two-part vaping paradigm. In order to understand what makes this product so unique, though, it’s important to understand what a two-part vape is in case you’ve never used one before.
A two-part vape consists of two components. They are:
- A disposable pod, which contains the e-liquid and the atomizer coil assembly. In a two-part disposable vape, the pod has a small internal battery and can work for brief periods when it’s not attached to the dock.
- A dock, which charges the pod and provides the interface that allows you to change the device’s settings. The dock is a reusable component, so you only need to buy it once. Once your first pod is empty, you can just replace it with a new pod instead of buying an entirely new kit.
The main difference between a two-part vape and a traditional disposable vape is that when a disposable vape is out of e-liquid, you replace the entire thing. In a two-part vape, though, the pod is the only component that’s disposable. The dock has most of the battery capacity and complex electronics, and you keep that component.
Compared to traditional disposable vapes, two-part vapes:
- Are more environmentally friendly since the pod is the only disposable component. You do still need to recycle the pod, though, since it has a small battery.
- Are often less expensive over time since you can just buy pods in the future instead of buying full kits.
- Can have more elaborate features since the creator knows that users won’t be throwing the dock away. Therefore, it’s worthwhile to invest money into the development of a fancier dock.
- Are potentially expandable in the future because the creator can develop different pods that work with the same dock.
What Makes the Dojo iMate X 40K Special?
Now that you understand what’s great about two-part vapes, how is the Dojo iMate X 40K different from other vapes in this category like the Foger Switch Pro and the Off Stamp X-Cube?
- Unique Design: Visually, the iMate platform looks completely different from every other two-part vape. That’s because the pod is usually a smaller component that attaches to the battery charging dock, which is larger. In this case, the pod is actually the bigger component, and the “dock” slides into a recessed chamber.
- Higher Pod Battery Capacity: In most two-part vapes, the pod has an extremely small internal battery and only functions for a very short time without the dock. The iMate X 40K pod has a 400 mAh battery and can actually work for quite a while on its own. Since the dock is so small, though, it doesn’t add greatly to the device’s size or weight when it’s connected.
- Outstanding Display Quality: The screen on the iMate X 40K looks outstanding, and it’s one of the best displays on any vaping device today. The screen shows the current vaping mode, the remaining battery charge and the approximate e-liquid supply of the connected pod. It also has several selectable visual themes.
- Compatible with All iMate Pods: The iMate X dock works with all Vaporesso Dojo iMate pods, including a refillable pod that’s expected to arrive soon.
- Communicates with the Connected Pod: Unlike with other two-part vapes, the dock for the iMate platform has the ability to communicate with the connected pod and display an approximate representation of the remaining e-liquid supply. When you change pods, the e-liquid meter changes.
- Clever Storage Solution: The iMate dock has a magnet, so you can attach it to any magnetic surface – like a refrigerator, for instance – when you need to store it somewhere and want to make sure it won’t get lost.
How to Use the Dojo iMate X 40K
The fact that the Dojo iMate X 40K has a completely unique design means that it doesn’t work in quite the same way as other disposable vapes. Here’s an overview of the most important things to know.
- Vaping: To vape, puff gently on the pod’s mouthpiece. As long as the pod’s battery isn’t dead, you can do this with or without the dock connected.
- Connecting the Dock: To connect the dock to the pod, put it into the pod’s chamber with the button facing the bottom of the pod. Slide the dock up to control the pod and charge the pod’s battery. Slide the dock down to disengage it.
- Charging the Dock: Connect the dock to your computer’s USB port. You can charge the dock on its own or while it’s connected to the pod.
- Charging the Pod: Connect the dock to the pod and slide it into the top position. The dock charges the pod automatically. If the dock is in the top position while it’s connected to your computer, the dock and pod will charge simultaneously.
- Changing the Vaping Mode: Click the button twice.
- Changing the Theme: Click and hold the button. Release the button when you’re happy with the current wallpaper.
- Turning On and Off: Click the button five times.
Dojo iMate X 40K Review: Our Expert Perspective
Vaping has existed for a long time now, and it’s great to see that there’s still plenty of room for innovation. The invention of the two-part disposable vape was one of the biggest recent leaps forward, and many people have already ditched their traditional disposables in favor of that design. We believe that a lot of people are going to end up switching brands, though, because what Vaporesso has accomplished with the Dojo iMate X 40K is truly remarkable.
The iMate X 40K is a new vaping platform that looks different and works differently from anything else that’s on the market right now, and what’s even better is that Vaporesso intends to expand the platform with more options and flavors in the future. We have no doubt that anyone who tries this device is going to walk away extremely impressed.
Best Points
- Outstanding screen quality makes the iMate X 40K extremely visually attractive
- Control dock works with all iMate pods
- Pod has an internal battery with a generous capacity and can work for a while without the dock
- Sliding dock will be a delight for those who love to fidget
Could Be Improved
- Pods don’t have adjustable airflow
- Would be more environmentally friendly if the pod didn’t have an internal battery