Multi-brand Xmax V3Pro vaporizer, convection, on-demand&session.

[Robert-in-YEG]

With everything posted in this forum, I jumped on the bandwagon and picked up a v3 Pro.

As I'm having my first vape, the first thing that struck out, was its ease of draw. It's brand new, no clogged filters or screens, so easy to draw might be part just 'newness'. Once I have a few more vapes, I share what I have found.

Robert-in-YEG

"When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me."
~ Emo Philips

 

[Petetbay]

My biggest complaint about the V3Pro is the timer in on-demand mode. The 30 second timer should start when the device reaches the set temperature, not when you first press the button.

It sometimes takes my unit 12 seconds or more to reach 428 on the first draw. That only leaves 18 seconds for the actual draw.

I have been releasing and re-pressing the power button after it reaches temp, but this is not ideal in my opinion.

Since this vape will not have the ability to accept firmware updates I guess we are stuck with this behavior.

I find that I need very long, slow draws on this vape to get good vapor.

Nothing to stop you from pulling on it before set temp reached for longer pull. Getting a little picky about on-demand timer, at least it has on-demand. And the app sucks.

 

[vapviking]

@Petetbay,
There's some kind of app? It sucks?

Edit,
Actually I'm not seeing much difference between these two modes. In exchange for less triple clicking, you get to press and hold while the thing gets to temp, or risk slowing that down by starting early. On every hit.
btw, I'm never the guy who just takes one or two hits and comes back later, I do it all up, so might as well leave it run for the couple of minutes I need it.

 

[Bad Dog]

received my V3 today! and I got a spicy one!! in my room at ambient air temp of 19C I'm reaching max temp in like 7 seconds??? and totally crushing a load in 2 draws at max?!?

Mui Caliente!! so please no firmware temp upping software update for me please! and do not increase the draw restriction either !

my initial thoughts??? I should have done a better job cleaning it,, that first session was a little rough taste wise but I was impressed with the performance. the mouthpiece does a good job cooling for the occasional on demand hit, but back to back the shortness of the vapour path becomes apparent. taste is ok after my first few sessions, and seem to improve the more I use it. its a little smaller than I expected and really is a ultra portable. I already took the ceramic out a put in 4mm glass balls, tames the vapour a little more. most of my bowls so far I'm temp stepping not starting at max, the buttons are responsive and quick. I wish the cap magnets were front and back not the sides, my mp wobbles a bit. my criticism of this vape is minor but my biggest complaint is how short the thing stays on demand ready?!? I mean you can keep it on for 4-6 minutes in session mode? I'm constantly waking this thing up or turning it back on I'm sure its some sort of safety feature but I wish you could customize the on demand timer and standby timer. and a screen for the bottom please, lucky tm cu size fits. overall this is a very good entry in the marketplace and thanks to its modest price but excellent performance this one could be a real contender?!?

 

[Sativapo]

My impressions after 2 weeks : thanks to the advice I got here I managed to get it almost as dark as I want with finer grind, fuller bowl, many long draws and by restricting the intake. Capsules hold it back for my kind of use but can be convenient on the go. I would prefer 10 more C to kill it faster and microdose more but it's acceptable.

I'm a convection on demand guy, but I agree that session mode is more convenient for this purpose : start and stop with 3 clicks >> holding down the button through the long heating + long draws. Plus the fact that if you let loose the button for a sec the reclick sometimes misfires during the draw and the device gets cold. + on my version I don't don't have the convenient buzz in od mode.

It's definitely a keeper though : very reliable, very good taste doesn't clog fast, easy to clean... and does the job with nice effects.

PS

@Bad Dog maybe we should swap
I can get my abv about as yours maybe a bit darker but with like 15 draws and all this technique...

 

[LesPlenty]

Got the new glass accessories and I am glad to report the s/s 'cooling units' can be swapped with the standard mouthpiece filter disc if would want/need more airflow. That said the small detour the vapor has to make in the glass mouthpiece does seem to cool the vapor a bit.
I tried a low temp (190c/375f) session with the new and the flavor and mouthfeel are slightly improved over the stock unit but airflow is also even more open.

With XMax Ace ceramic filter(also fits the glass mouthpiece if you don't like metal in the air path),

Nice to see the wire mesh screen is used instead of the pressed plate jobs.
I will report more as I use them more.

 

[Bad Dog]

I like to start way low, 280F and bump up by 10-15 every hit till I'm up to 320 then I jump to 420 to finish the bowl.

 

[bossman]

my biggest complaint is how short the thing stays on demand ready?!? I mean you can keep it on for 4-6 minutes in session mode? I'm constantly waking this thing up or turning it back on I'm sure its some sort of safety feature but I wish you could customize the on demand timer and standby timer. and a screen for the bottom please,

I agree with this: the button pressing and the sense that the V3 is always trying to turn itself off is kind of annoying and dumb, especially in on demand mode where the heater isn't engaged until you hold the button.

I also agree with an earlier post that the 30 second hit timer is too short since it includes the five or ten seconds of heat up time.

 

[maremaresing]

That behavior was what initially made me think my V3 Pro was broken in on demand, because I kept getting cold hits. Turns out it just turned itself off before I'd gotten vapor. I get that "you can just start pulling early" and this maybe preheats the bowl, but I'm there for max temp and nothing less (because of the governed max temp).

Fantastic vape otherwise, in a room temperature room, and I just use the session mode. 3 clicks on and off is easy enough, and how I use my other session vapes "on demand".

 

[Bad Dog]

is it alright to change temp while in session mode? I was advised that doing this could be bad for the battery with my tinymight and I've followed the advise.

 

[maremaresing]

I'm curious why that would harm anything. Either you go up in temp and the vape starts heating again, or down in temp and the vape stops heating for a bit. Most devices vary the load on the battery to no ill effect.

 

[David Root]

Its just fine. It will go to the temp you pick.
David

 

[Shit Snacks]

is it alright to change temp while in session mode? I was advised that doing this could be bad for the battery with my tinymight and I've followed the advise.

No issue, and I don't think there is really an issue with the TM either, though I only use session mode there for one hitters so I'm always turning it off so it's always at one setting, but once or twice I did adjust the temp up (because I removed the TM from the stem to clear my hit through water that time - How I use the V3 pro session mode through water) but anyway yeah definitely no problem here adjusting temp while running

 

[Hemper]

I just got my V3 Pro and immediately swapped in a fresh battery, did a burn off and went to work on it.

My initial impressions:
I really like the form factor - it is like someone took a Fury 2, chopped it in half and then stacked the pieces. Then a better mouthpiece was designed and removeable battery added. It feels very comfortable in hand.
I like the magnetic mouthpiece and battery covers. very slick
It is very user friendly for basic controls and the few setup items are well described in the manual.
My first bowl, it burned very evenly and smoothly. I got 2 solid hits at 380 and again at 400 then went up to 410 and 425 to finish it off.
ABV was even medium brown with some darker spots - very thorough

All in all - honestly - my first impressions of this were better than those for the TM I got yesterday

Maybe my expectations were higher for ~$300 vs ~$100, but I found with the V3 I was immediately able to dial it in. The roast was much more even and the draw was more comfortable. I also enjoyed getting 6 hits instead of 3.

What I did not like about the V3 on my first try was the sound. It is very Darth Vader sounding. Also I wish there was a cap / cover for the mouthpiece.

We'll see how it goes the next few days with battery life and overall performance, but out of the box I think it is a keeper.

 

[Shit Snacks]

I just got my V3 Pro and immediately swapped in a fresh battery, did a burn off and went to work on it.

My initial impressions:
I really like the form factor - it is like someone took a Fury 2, chopped it in half and then stacked the pieces. Then a better mouthpiece was designed and removeable battery added. It feels very comfortable in hand.
I like the magnetic mouthpiece and battery covers. very slick
It is very user friendly for basic controls and the few setup items are well described in the manual.
My first bowl, it burned very evenly and smoothly. I got 2 solid hits at 380 and again at 400 then went up to 410 and 425 to finish it off.
ABV was even medium brown with some darker spots - very thorough

All in all - honestly - my first impressions of this were better than those for the TM I got yesterday

Maybe my expectations were higher for ~$300 vs ~$100, but I found with the V3 I was immediately able to dial it in. The roast was much more even and the draw was more comfortable. I also enjoyed getting 6 hits instead of 3.

What I did not like about the V3 on my first try was the sound. It is very Darth Vader sounding. Also I wish there was a cap / cover for the mouthpiece.

We'll see how it goes the next few days with battery life and overall performance, but out of the box I think it is a keeper.

Yeah since you are new to this it makes sense, and based on your past experience, this is a very simple vape to use and get the hang of and experience what pure convection on demand is all about! For both this and the TM though I would recommend starting lower, especially for the TM, if you want to be able to get more hits out of one load, I always start low and temp step each hit very slightly on the dial, you can get many many hits that way even with a small basket screen load in the stem (there's a lot more variability there) So yeah back on topic the V3pro is far more automatic, a great transition from the standard session conduction style, to on demand pure convection, keeping things simple... TM and other similar artisan style glass stem-based convection vapes tend to be a bit more manual in use despite whatever temp control and regulation, I don't consider them nearly as automatic as xmax v3pro can be!

 

[Robert-in-YEG]

I just got my V3 Pro and immediately swapped in a fresh battery, did a burn off and went to work on it.

My initial impressions:
I really like the form factor - it is like someone took a Fury 2, chopped it in half and then stacked the pieces. Then a better mouthpiece was designed and removeable battery added. It feels very comfortable in hand.
I like the magnetic mouthpiece and battery covers. very slick
It is very user friendly for basic controls and the few setup items are well described in the manual.
My first bowl, it burned very evenly and smoothly. I got 2 solid hits at 380 and again at 400 then went up to 410 and 425 to finish it off.
ABV was even medium brown with some darker spots - very thorough

All in all - honestly - my first impressions of this were better than those for the TM I got yesterday

Maybe my expectations were higher for ~$300 vs ~$100, but I found with the V3 I was immediately able to dial it in. The roast was much more even and the draw was more comfortable. I also enjoyed getting 6 hits instead of 3.

What I did not like about the V3 on my first try was the sound. It is very Darth Vader sounding. Also I wish there was a cap / cover for the mouthpiece.

We'll see how it goes the next few days with battery life and overall performance, but out of the box I think it is a keeper.

I picked up a v3 Pro yesterday and it seems to work well enough.

While the long and slim design works, I don't see the v3 as aesthetically pleasing. To see it sitting on display, it wouldn't be something my eye would be drawn to. Personally, I prefer the shape and feel of my Starry v3 or Xvape Fog.

In terms of performance, however, the v3 Pro didn't disappoint. The flavour is better than the Fog, it heats up quickly, and it bakes the weed well. The AVP I'm getting from a session at 395 looks like coffee grounds.

Robert-in-YEG

"As men get older, the toys get more expensive".
~ Marvin Davis

 

[Bad Dog]

well all the bad taste faded away and now it tastes good actually not as good as my other vapes but still is pretty decant using a mix of 4mm and 6mm glass balls in the mouthpiece. seems like my coil? has broken in and now I'm needing 3 hits at max to crush a bowl instead of 2. I'm pretty impressed with how quickly the unit cools down and doesn't get as hot in the hand as my OG crafty. build quality seems better than you would expect for the price. its not a perfect unit but its flaws are minor and value is excellent. a larger thicker ceramic cooling unit would be welcome and a redesign of the battery compartment to be easier to swap cells, I've already damaged one, I'll be charging internally most of the time. you get many of the features of more expensive vapes and the execution mostly hits the mark very well. some minor tweaks and this vape won't just be a excellent value but a excellent vape for just about anyone, newbie and seasoned veterans alike. I really feel like this is a solid unit fully capable of satisfying the requirements to be a daily driver you can be happy with. congratulations X Max on a very welcome entry into the space, your so close to a real homerun with this one! it really could be a silver bullet vape.

 

[Robert-in-YEG]

is it alright to change temp while in session mode? I was advised that doing this could be bad for the battery with my tinymight and I've followed the advise.

I adjust the heat during sessions; it is just part of my normal. I would be interested in hearing why, it can affect the battery? For me, this isn't something that would even cross my mind.

Robert-in-YEG

"Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do."
~ Benjamin Spock

 

[Bad Dog]

it was easy advice to follow....... since I never use session mode with my tm

 

[Robert-in-YEG]

I typically run one bowl through three, 4 minute sessions.

I start around 300, another at 380, and a last run at 415. When I do this, I get different psychoactive effects if I start with a lower temp. By the third run, there isn't much THC/CBD left.

Robert-in-YEG

 

[thunderstealer1337]

wow this is a like a super charged vleafgo with adj temps!

I kill the bowl in 1x 4 min go at 390. Battery life is crazy, this thing is nuts for the pricepoint. Wow

 

[LesPlenty]

A few ABV shots of different temps with different mouthpieces with the old and new version of the V3,

I will say the glass WPA is a huge development, that full bowl compared to the F2 WPA is on another level...nice large hit on the first puff through my Rattle Can bong and the 2nd was a monster! The 3rd hit was just a wisp compared to the first 2 puffs.

 

[PPN]

My biggest complaint about the V3Pro is the timer in on-demand mode. The 30 second timer should start when the device reaches the set temperature, not when you first press the button.

I get it... and will transmit the info to the team since you are not alone to mention the short 30s timer.

received my V3 today! and I got a spicy one!! in my room at ambient air temp of 19C I'm reaching max temp in like 7 seconds??? and totally crushing a load in 2 draws at max?!?

Mui Caliente!! so please no firmware temp upping software update for me please! and do not increase the draw restriction either !

Wow looks like a super Hitter, I'm glad you are pleased with your device!

View attachment 14181
Got the new glass accessories and I am glad to report the s/s 'cooling units' can be swapped with the standard mouthpiece filter disc if would want/need more airflow. That said the small detour the vapor has to make in the glass mouthpiece does seem to cool the vapor a bit.
I tried a low temp (190c/375f) session with the new and the flavor and mouthfeel are slightly improved over the stock unit but airflow is also even more open.

Great! Did you noticed you can swap the glass mouthpiece/glass wpa with a custom made wood mouthpiece/wpa?

I agree with this: the button pressing and the sense that the V3 is always trying to turn itself off is kind of annoying and dumb, especially in on demand mode where the heater isn't engaged until you hold the button.

I also agree with an earlier post that the 30 second hit timer is too short since it includes the five or ten seconds of heat up time.

I noticed your concerns, thank you for sharing this is will help us,

is it alright to change temp while in session mode? I was advised that doing this could be bad for the battery with my tinymight and I've followed the advise.

Yes you can, no issue at all!

I just got my V3 Pro and immediately swapped in a fresh battery, did a burn off and went to work on it.

My initial impressions:
I really like the form factor - it is like someone took a Fury 2, chopped it in half and then stacked the pieces. Then a better mouthpiece was designed and removeable battery added. It feels very comfortable in hand.
I like the magnetic mouthpiece and battery covers. very slick
It is very user friendly for basic controls and the few setup items are well described in the manual.
My first bowl, it burned very evenly and smoothly. I got 2 solid hits at 380 and again at 400 then went up to 410 and 425 to finish it off.
ABV was even medium brown with some darker spots - very thorough

All in all - honestly - my first impressions of this were better than those for the TM I got yesterday

Maybe my expectations were higher for ~$300 vs ~$100, but I found with the V3 I was immediately able to dial it in. The roast was much more even and the draw was more comfortable. I also enjoyed getting 6 hits instead of 3.

What I did not like about the V3 on my first try was the sound. It is very Darth Vader sounding. Also I wish there was a cap / cover for the mouthpiece.

We'll see how it goes the next few days with battery life and overall performance, but out of the box I think it is a keeper.

Thank you very much for the kinds words. I noticed your concerns about the sound/noise (I agree with you, not very enjoyable while hitting the device in public areas) and the missing cap, we will offer probably an optionnal cover cap to keep the odors sealed into and to protect airinlets from dust.

I picked up a v3 Pro yesterday and it seems to work well enough.

While the long and slim design works, I don't see the v3 as aesthetically pleasing. To see it sitting on display, it wouldn't be something my eye would be drawn to. Personally, I prefer the shape and feel of my Starry v3 or Xvape Fog.

In terms of performance, however, the v3 Pro didn't disappoint. The flavour is better than the Fog, it heats up quickly, and it bakes the weed well. The AVP I'm getting from a session at 395 looks like coffee grounds.

Robert-in-YEG

"As men get older, the toys get more expensive".
~ Marvin Davis

I'm so glad you like it performances wises, I noticed your design's concerns and we will eventyally try to improve it in a future next version of the unit, please notice I said "eventually", at the moment I can't say if there will be another version or not.

wow this is a like a super charged vleafgo with adj temps!

I kill the bowl in 1x 4 min go at 390. Battery life is crazy, this thing is nuts for the pricepoint. Wow

A few ABV shots of different temps with different mouthpieces with the old and new version of the V3,
View attachment 14208
I will say the glass WPA is a huge development, that full bowl compared to the F2 WPA is on another level...nice large hit on the first puff through my Rattle Can bong and the 2nd was a monster! The 3rd hit was just a wisp compared to the first 2 puffs.

Very informative picture you took here, thank you for the hard testing , it looks like you are using smaller typicals loads than me, I usually load 2 pinches when I want a quick session and 3 when I want the session to last. Have fun!

 

[kokolokokolokon]

View attachment 14181
Got the new glass accessories and I am glad to report the s/s 'cooling units' can be swapped with the standard mouthpiece filter disc if would want/need more airflow. That said the small detour the vapor has to make in the glass mouthpiece does seem to cool the vapor a bit.
I tried a low temp (190c/375f) session with the new and the flavor and mouthfeel are slightly improved over the stock unit but airflow is also even more open.
View attachment 14182
With XMax Ace ceramic filter(also fits the glass mouthpiece if you don't like metal in the air path),
View attachment 14183
Nice to see the wire mesh screen is used instead of the pressed plate jobs.
I will report more as I use them more.

Did you buy It from a EEUU shop?
I dont find any EU shop wich have It

 

[Antrim50]

I received mine yesterday so haven't had a chance for a detailed review. But, first impression is good.

Nice flavour and very useable and discrete.

I agree it's not an object that's beautiful / aesthetic to look at but it feels good in the hand.

Vapour production is good enough if you take very long draws. For me it's a nice vape, I wanted on demand convection and it achieves that in a simple way.

One thing I don't like is the buttons on the Oled rattle.

I'm using it with fury edge dosing capsules. Keeps thing very clean and even more discrete when out and about.