Eleaf is a Chinese company that has earned a strong popularity in the vaping community due to the quality and ease of use that it offers. Its legendary Eleaf iStick series is recognized for affordable and easy to use mods and the iStick PICO 75W reaffirms the quality of Eleaf. The iStick PICO starter kit costs $40 and currently you can even find it for less than $30 online. The kit comes contains a 75W iStick PICO micro-mod, two EC coil heads, a Melo 3 Mini tank, a USB cable, a bag of spare o-rings and useful manuals for the mod and the tank. You just need to add a 18650 battery and the e-liquid of your choice.
Design
The iSick PICO is small and without the Melo tank, it is only 70.6 x 45.2 x 23.2mm. This makes it one of the smallest box mods that you will find. It is easy to hold and fits comfortably in your pocket, or purse so you can carry it with you without hassle. Since the PICO is shorter than an 18650 battery, you can even fit one inside the device. Thanks to Eleaf’s innovative design, you will be able to fit an 18650 battery and keep the mod portable and small in size. The design of the iStick PICO also stands out for the positioning of the buttons.
The fire button is located on one side of the device, above the large LCD display and a micro-USB charging/update port. The buttons that allow you to adjust the temperature are located at the bottom of the mod. They are postioned in such a way that even if you sit the iStick PICO on a flat surface, you won’t need to worry about them being accidentally pressed. The LCD display is very large, ensuring that the information is easy to read. The iStick PICO 75W offers remarkable design and portable size. It looks very well and you will be able to use it on the go.
Features
The PICO is the first device in the iStick series that allows you to upgrade the firmware. This means that you can upgrade your device just by connecting to a Windows PC via the micro-USB port. With this option, Eleaf makes things very convenient for vapers since they can keep up with any changes implemented by the company just by upgrading the firmware. The USB cable that comes with the kit, also allows you to use the PICO while it is charging.
The iStick PICO’s menu offers an extensive list of functions and many button combinations that can be confusing at times. However, the options available are really practical and can save you time and improve your experience once you get used to them. There are 3 different memory modes available and each one of them has its own TCR or Temperature Coefficient of Resistance. There are many interesting options available including the stealth mode, which turns off the LCD display. With the shortcuts that iStick PICO offers, you will be able to save time and hassle, and the manual offers detailed explanations so that you get the most out of the device.
The Melo 3 Mini Tank is what brings the PICO starter kit to the nest level. Combined with the iStick PICO 75W, the tank completes the experience. As it is a mini tank, it holds only 2 ml, which makes it compliant with EU regulations. Even though it has a small capacity, it doesn’t burn liquid as fast as other options. The top of this mini tank is made up of a thick stainless steel drip tip that is designed to keep cool, even if you are constantly vaping at high wattages. The top cap conceals the top-filling system and can be detached. The Melo 3 Mini Tank is the perfect complement to the iStick PICO and together they create a device that looks really good and that works seamlessly.
The Melo 3 Mini features two Eleafe EC coil heads, made with Kanthal wire. They can create a lot of vapor and superior flavor. For a tank, it offers very satisfactory results. Keep in mind that it is advisable to wait a while before going up all the way to 75W with the iSTick PICO. Start with moderate power and after a few hours, you can go to the maximum. Overall, the Melo 3 Mini tank will allow you to enjoy remarkable vapor production, incredible flavor, fantastic designed and bets of all, it doesn’t leak at all.
Conclusion
The Eleaf PICO starter kit is highly recommended, specially for users who are ready for an advanced setup and for experienced vapers that want a portable mod that offers impressive performance and a lot of features. The combination of the iStick PICO 75W and the Melo 3 Mini is powerful and will help you to enjoy a remarkable vaping experience. The only downside may be the lack of TC functionality, since it doesn’t have TC coils. However, you can get these separately. For a very reasonable price, you can get a mod and tank of top quality.