A Look at the Contents
I knew the Vapeman Steam Engine was something special the moment I laid eyes on its impressive packaging. The mod comes in a large, rectangular cardboard box that’s designed to look like one of those leather-stitched wooden boxes collectors use to store their most valuable possessions in.
Design and Build Quality
The steampunk look of the Vapeman Steam Engine is undoubtedly its main draw. It’s hard for me to put into words just how good this thing looks and feels in the hand, and photos just don’t do it justice.
Menu System and Navigation
I have to be completely honest and mention that my experience with DNA chipsets is somewhat limited. Evolv’s boards are widely recognized as the most advanced and most accurate in the industry, but they are also very expensive, so most manufacturers just prefer to develop their own boards.
Battery Life and Overall Performance
The Vapeman Steam Engine is advertised as a dual-18650-battery mod, but what they don’t mention in the manual or on the Vapeman website is that this thing can run with a single 18650 battery as well. You just get half the battery life, but other than that, it works perfectly.
Conclusion
The Vapeman Steam Engine is not a perfect device. You could say that with a maximum power output of just 75W it is heavily under-powered for a dual-18650 mod, and you would be right. Design elements like the battery door could have been better implemented as well, and the sheer bulkiness of it may put a lot of people off.