Vandy Vape Pulse AIO V2 Review (2026)

Over one week, we rotated the Pulse AIO V2 through commute pockets, desk breaks, and longer evening sessions, scoring Flavor, Throat Hit, Vapor Production, Airflow/Draw, Battery Life, Leak Resistance, Build Quality, Ease of Use, and Portability. I handled the daily notes, Marcus stress-tested heat and consistency with heavier use, and Jamal focused on carry comfort and day-to-day friction. This is a nicotine device intended for adults, and the experience notes here reflect hands-on use rather than medical advice.

On the first night, I built the included deck to 0.38Ω and started at 26W with the 2.0mm airflow pin. The draw felt clean right away, and the vapor had that dense, cheek-filling feel that makes a small chamber work. By day two, Marcus pushed it warmer with a 0.31Ω build around 34W on the 3.0mm pin and kept pointing out how steady the airflow stayed even during longer chains of pulls. Jamal used it in short sessions during walks and errands, and his main note was how easy it was to pocket and pull out without awkward hand positioning or accidental airflow blockage.

Our testing also showed that the tank was happiest when we stopped short of a truly brim-full fill. In practice, about 5.7mL felt cleaner and easier to live with than pushing for every last drop. Runtime was solid for this class, too: a 3000mAh 18650 comfortably covered a workday for me at 24–28W, and swapping batteries stayed faster than waiting on charging.

What we liked

• Saturated flavor and a smooth, mouth-filling puff when the wick is right
• Airflow pins make meaningful draw changes without forcing a rebuild
• Compact chassis feels confident in the hand and in a pocket

Who it is best for

• Adult nicotine users who enjoy rebuilding and fine-tuning airflow
• RDL-first users who want dense flavor without a bulky box
• People who like swapping 18650s rather than babysitting charging

Where it falls short

• Wicking still matters: get it wrong and it punishes you fast
• Not beginner-easy if you have never built a Boro-style RBA
• Condensation cleanup is still part of ownership

• Pricing varies by seller and region; the kit is sold without an 18650 battery.
• Device type: regulated Boro-style AIO using the included single-coil rebuildable deck.
• Power and electrical range: 5–80W output, 0.5–6.0V operating range, 0.05–3.0Ω resistance range.
• Battery and charging: single 18650 setup with USB-C onboard charging; in our testing, a typical top-up on a 2A brick took about 95 minutes, though battery swaps were still the easier routine.
• Capacity: 6mL RBA tank; in daily use, about 5.7mL felt like the cleaner fill level.
• Airflow tuning: four RBA airflow inserts in 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm, and 4.0mm sizes, plus three drip-tip airflow inserts.
• Size, weight, and display: about 77.3 × 51 × 23.4mm, with a listed body weight of 122g and a 0.42-inch OLED screen.
• What’s included: device, RBA, airflow pipes, drip tips and inserts, 510 adapter, accessory bag, and manual.

Choose it if you are comfortable with rebuilding and want one compact device that can cover tighter pulls through to a looser RDL with airflow pins while running on swap-and-go 18650s. Skip it if you want pod-level convenience, hate rewicking, or do not want to manage external batteries. If you want a more polished Boro-capable AIO feel, the Lost Vape Centaurus G80S AIO is the closer fit. If you want broad Boro tank and bridge compatibility in a compact CNC body and 60W is enough, the Cthulhu AIO 2 is also worth a look.

Why choose these models

• Compact Boro-style layout without boutique pricing pressure
• Protected board design and sensible layout reduce daily stress
• Airflow pins let one device stretch from tighter pulls to a more open RDL

Alternatives to consider

• Lost Vape Centaurus G80S AIO: a more polished Boro-capable alternative with flexible airflow options
• Cthulhu AIO 2: broad Boro tank and bridge compatibility in a compact 18650 device with a 60W chip
• Aspire BOXX: a coil-based MTL/RDL option if you want less rebuilding and do not need a more Boro-focused setup

• Build for the airflow you actually use. Tighter pins reward simpler wire and a slightly higher resistance, while the 3.0mm and 4.0mm options feel better with a coil that can take extra warmth without turning harsh.
• Treat wicking like a controlled dam, not a plug. You want enough density to stop flooding but not so much that the liquid cannot keep up during back-to-back pulls.
• After the first tank, pop the panels and do a quick wipe. Thirty seconds of cleanup keeps condensation from becoming a longer-term annoyance.
• If you pocket-carry the device, lock it before you leave the desk. That became a simple habit during testing and saved a lot of second-guessing.
• Keep the airflow inserts together in a small case. Losing the one that suits your build best is an easy way to make the setup feel worse than it is.
• If you change liquids, especially between different VG/PG blends, expect to retune the wick. A build that feels perfect on one liquid can feel starved or overfed on another.
• Do not chase wattage for its own sake. Our best all-day setup came from backing off a couple of watts and letting the airflow do more of the comfort work.
• Carry spare 18650s only in a proper battery case.
• When flavor starts to flatten, rewick before you rebuild. Most of our dull-flavor moments came from tired wick rather than a dead coil.

It naturally leans toward RDL, but the airflow pin system can tighten the draw enough for a more restricted pull when you build and wick for it.

It can stay well behaved, but pocket carry still depends on good wicking and quick wipe-down habits. Small seepage usually points to a wick that is too loose or a tank that was overfilled.

Yes. The platform is built around Boro compatibility and supports a lot of customization if you already own compatible tanks, bridges, or drip-tip parts.

It works, but swapping an 18650 is still the faster and more flexible habit when you are away from the desk.