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Armour G by Vaporesso, which version to choose

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Armour G by Vaporesso, which version to choose

The Armour G looks like one device on a shelf, but the name covers a small family. Vaporesso sells an original model, a version built around a removable battery and a second generation of both, and every one of them comes in more than one kit. Add two pod styles and around ten GTX coils, and it becomes easy to order the wrong combination. This guide sorts the range by the choices that actually change how the device vapes.

Which Armour G should you buy?

For direct lung vaping without a separate battery to manage, the right Armour G is the original model in its DTL version, with a built-in 3000 mAh battery and up to 80 watts. Anyone who prefers a tight draw should take the MTL kit of the same device. The Armour GS only makes sense if you want a removable 18650 battery, and the Armour G2 if faster charging and a slightly larger cell matter more than the top end of the power range, since it stops at 60 watts.

The Armour G range, model by model

Vaporesso groups these devices in one series and gives them a shared pod, the Armour G Series pod. What separates them is the power source, the maximum output and the size of the body.

Armour G, the built-in 3000 mAh battery

The original model measures 113 x 38 x 28 mm and houses a built-in 3000 mAh cell, charged over USB-C at 5 volts and 2 amps. Output runs from 5 to 80 watts and shows on a 0.96 inch TFT screen, alongside a light strip down the side. Vaporesso says the cell is 30 per cent smaller than in pod mods of similar capacity, a claim that comes from the brand rather than from an independent measurement.

Armour GS, an external 18650

The GS keeps the same 5 to 80 watt range and the same screen, but swaps the built-in cell for a single 18650 battery, which is not included. It grows taller, 126 mm against 113 mm, with almost the same 39 mm width. Its kit ships with a DTL pod and lower-resistance coils than the G, a 0.15 ohm GTX fitted and a 0.3 ohm spare.

Armour G2 and GS2, the second generation

The Armour G2 moves to 3400 mAh, 400 mAh more than the G, and supports fast charging at 5 volts and 3 amps. Vaporesso quotes a full charge in one hour, based on its own lab tests. The trade-off is a maximum output that drops to 60 watts. The GS2 stays at 80 watts on an 18650. The specification sheet lists 222 g for the G2 and 214 g for the GS2, a figure it does not publish for the first generation.

DTL or MTL, the choice that matters most

On the Armour G, the draw depends on the pod and coils in the box, not on the device itself. That is the decision to make first.

The DTL kit, for direct lung vaping, arrives with a 0.2 ohm GTX coil fitted and a 0.4 ohm coil in the box. The MTL kit, for a tight mouth-to-lung draw, comes with a 0.6 ohm GTX fitted, a 0.4 ohm spare and an extra DTL drip tip. The DTL drip tip supplied makes it possible to try a looser draw.

The pod fills from the top and takes in air from the top as well, with four airflow settings. Vaporesso presents this layout, together with its SSS technology, as a way to reduce leaking.

Compatible GTX coils and their wattages

The Armour G pod takes the brand's whole GTX coil platform. The brand publishes a recommended power range for each resistance, which saves a lot of trial and error.

GTX Mesh coil Power quoted by Vaporesso Status on the Armour G
0.15 ohm 60 to 75 W Recommended
0.2 ohm 45 to 60 W Recommended
0.3 ohm 32 to 45 W Recommended
0.4 ohm 26 to 32 W Recommended
0.6 ohm 20 to 26 W Recommended
0.8 ohm 12 to 16 W Compatible
1.2 ohm 8 to 12 W Compatible

The table explains a quiet line on the G2 specification sheet, which states that the 0.15 ohm coil is not compatible with that model. Its recommended range starts at 60 watts and climbs to 75, while the G2 tops out at 60. The G and GS, which reach 80 watts, cover it in full. When ordering spare coils for a G2, stick to 0.2 ohm and above.

Built in battery or removable 18650

A built-in battery charges like a phone, with nothing extra to buy. When it wears out, though, the whole device ages with it. For the G2, Vaporesso quotes cells rated for 500 charge cycles, against 300 in the comparison it publishes, again from its own testing.

An 18650 in the GS or GS2 can be replaced when it tires, without changing the device. It is bought separately, from a reputable retailer, and is best charged on a charger suited to the format. Our guide to the Geekvape box mod covers battery formats and what they change in use.

Pod capacity and the UK 2 ml rule

The official sheet gives 5 ml for the series pod and lists a TPD version at 2 ml for the DTL pod. In the UK, refillable tanks and pods are capped at 2 ml, and nicotine e-liquid is limited to 20 mg/ml in refill bottles of no more than 10 ml, so the TPD version is the one that applies.

For the MTL pod, the specification sheet only mentions the 5 ml capacity, with no TPD figure. The safest approach is to check the capacity printed on the box before buying, and to favour the DTL kit if the information is missing.

Our pick for each type of vaper

The table starts from how you vape, not from the spec sheet.

Profile Recommended version What sets it apart
Direct lung, no battery to manage Armour G DTL Built in 3000 mAh, 80 W, 2 ml TPD pod
Tight draw Armour G MTL 0.6 ohm GTX, DTL tip supplied to open up later
Swappable battery Armour GS One 18650, 80 W, 0.15 and 0.3 ohm GTX
Fast charging Armour G2 3400 mAh, 3 A charging, 60 W maximum

Our preference is the Armour G DTL as a first choice, because it covers the full GTX platform and its TPD version is clearly identified. The G2 becomes the better buy when charging speed matters more than peak output.

If a pod mod of this size feels bulky, a slimmer pod such as the OXVA NeXLIM is a more discreet alternative.

FAQ

These questions come up at the point of purchase. They add to the criteria covered above rather than repeating them.

Is it Armour G or Armor G? The official product name is Armour G, with a u. The spelling Armor G still turns up in some of Vaporesso's own store copy and in a lot of searches, and both refer to the same device.

Do Armour G pods fit the Armour G2? Yes. Vaporesso supplies the G2 and GS2 with the same Armour G Series pod as the G and GS, in MTL or DTL form depending on the kit, so a spare pod bought for one works on the other.

How do you lock the Armour G? A dedicated button locks and unlocks the device to prevent accidental firing in a pocket. The G2 adds an optional auto-lock that cuts output after three minutes of inactivity.

Which colours does the Armour G come in? The manufacturer lists around a dozen finishes for the G, including black, brown, silver, blue, green, pink, red and grey. Availability varies from one retailer to the next.

What comes in the Armour G kit? The kit contains the device, an Armour G Series pod, two GTX coils with one fitted, a USB-C cable, a user manual and a warranty card. The MTL kit adds a DTL drip tip.

What to remember before buying an Armour G

An Armour G is chosen by its pod first, DTL or MTL, then by its power source, built-in cell or 18650, and only after that by its generation. The original G and the GS cover the whole GTX platform down to 0.15 ohm, while the G2 trades 20 watts of output for a bigger battery and faster charging.

The pod is shared across the series, and refillable pods are limited to 2 ml in the UK, so the capacity printed on the packaging is worth checking. With those points in mind, choosing an Armour G mostly comes down to knowing how you vape, a question that shapes the choice of any vaping hardware.

Editorial content for information only, intended for adults aged 18 and over. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance, and nicotine vaping products are not for sale to anyone under 18 in the UK. This article is not a purchase recommendation.

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