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The X217 is a dual 21700/20700/18650 device that uses resin, carbon fiber, and zinc alloy in its construction. The X217 was originally a Woody Vapes designed device. At some point VooPoo acquired Woody Vapes and the X217 came along with it. They are still using the Woody Vapes logo on the front of the device, however, the version of the X217 no longer has the Woody Vapes name on the back of the device or the box.
Regardless of how it's named, the X217 has a stunning visual appeal and is a damn sexy device. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's jump off this review and start at the best possible place: the top.
Top: The X217 has a large platform on the top with a centered 510. The 'plate' is large and can accommodate about 26-28mm attys, with plenty of space on the side for larger attics. All told, the X217 handles 30mm attys with ease and can even go a bit bigger. The 'plate' is held in place with two torq screws and the top of the device is secured with two more. Threading is very smooth on the X217 and the positive pin is spring loaded and gold plated.
Buttons: The device uses the standard fire button / + & - combination that many devices do. On the front of the device is the fire button. The button is inlaid with whatever resin your version is going to be. The button itself does not really protrude much from the device, however, towards the bottom there is a groove that helps to set it apart. Below the screen are the +/- buttons that are combined on a rocker bar configuration. This bar is slightly raised from the device and is easily distinguishable when finger-feeling your way to it. All buttons have a nice click to them and do not feel squishy at all.
Battery Door / Tray: The battery door is sleek and matches the rest of the aesthetics of the device. There are some battery venting holes below the door button, which is good to see. The button is very easy to slide open without having to pry and finger nails in there to force it open. The door is nice and springy. The door has very minimal movement to it when it's open and it's done very well.
Battery contacts on the inside of the device are spring loaded and the battery orientation is clearly marked on the door. I have a few issues with the battery door / tray. When closing the door, it's a bit squishy and it does not have a click or any kind of feedback to let me know it's definitely closed. However, it does not have to worry about your batteries accidentally dumping out. One more thing, I did notice a little battery rattle when giving it a good shaking. You're probably going to be shaking it like I was, though, so you'll probably never notice it.
Size / Styling: For a dual 21700 device, the x217 is a fantastic size. I did not make an actual comparison, but just looking at it, it seems to be about the size of the Smoant Cylon and probably very similar in size to a G-Class, maybe a touch larger but not by much. It's really the perfect size for me and I feel like this is probably the smallest you can get a dual 21700 device. The x217 itself is not incredibly hefty, and while it takes on a bit of weight with two 21700 batteries in it, it does not feel overly heavy.
The styling of the device was the main draw for me when I first saw it announced. It really screams elegance to me. The combination of the polished finish, carbon fiber accents, and resin inlays looks supurb. The LED strip on the front might not be a cup of tea, and if that's the case you have the option of turning it off, but I think it makes the device pop that much more. You would think the polished metal bits on it would be a fingerprint magnet, however, fingerprints are not terribly noticeable. I'm not sure if this is the color I have, but I only really notice them if I'm studying the device trying to find them. I do not really have anything to say about styling, but if you want me to get nit-picky again, I will say that I have noticed one side of the LEDs changing colors a bit differently than the other and is not always uniform. It's probably not something that everyone will notice, but I did and figured I would mention it.
The X217 is a dual 21700/20700/18650 device that uses resin, carbon fiber, and zinc alloy in its construction. The X217 was originally a Woody Vapes designed device. At some point VooPoo acquired Woody Vapes and the X217 came along with it. They are still using the Woody Vapes logo on the front of the device, however, the version of the X217 no longer has the Woody Vapes name on the back of the device or the box.
Regardless of how it's named, the X217 has a stunning visual appeal and is a damn sexy device. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's jump off this review and start at the best possible place: the top.
Top: The X217 has a large platform on the top with a centered 510. The 'plate' is large and can accommodate about 26-28mm attys, with plenty of space on the side for larger attics. All told, the X217 handles 30mm attys with ease and can even go a bit bigger. The 'plate' is held in place with two torq screws and the top of the device is secured with two more. Threading is very smooth on the X217 and the positive pin is spring loaded and gold plated.
Buttons: The device uses the standard fire button / + & - combination that many devices do. On the front of the device is the fire button. The button is inlaid with whatever resin your version is going to be. The button itself does not really protrude much from the device, however, towards the bottom there is a groove that helps to set it apart. Below the screen are the +/- buttons that are combined on a rocker bar configuration. This bar is slightly raised from the device and is easily distinguishable when finger-feeling your way to it. All buttons have a nice click to them and do not feel squishy at all.
Battery Door / Tray: The battery door is sleek and matches the rest of the aesthetics of the device. There are some battery venting holes below the door button, which is good to see. The button is very easy to slide open without having to pry and finger nails in there to force it open. The door is nice and springy. The door has very minimal movement to it when it's open and it's done very well.
Battery contacts on the inside of the device are spring loaded and the battery orientation is clearly marked on the door. I have a few issues with the battery door / tray. When closing the door, it's a bit squishy and it does not have a click or any kind of feedback to let me know it's definitely closed. However, it does not have to worry about your batteries accidentally dumping out. One more thing, I did notice a little battery rattle when giving it a good shaking. You're probably going to be shaking it like I was, though, so you'll probably never notice it.
Size / Styling: For a dual 21700 device, the x217 is a fantastic size. I did not make an actual comparison, but just looking at it, it seems to be about the size of the Smoant Cylon and probably very similar in size to a G-Class, maybe a touch larger but not by much. It's really the perfect size for me and I feel like this is probably the smallest you can get a dual 21700 device. The x217 itself is not incredibly hefty, and while it takes on a bit of weight with two 21700 batteries in it, it does not feel overly heavy.
The styling of the device was the main draw for me when I first saw it announced. It really screams elegance to me. The combination of the polished finish, carbon fiber accents, and resin inlays looks supurb. The LED strip on the front might not be a cup of tea, and if that's the case you have the option of turning it off, but I think it makes the device pop that much more. You would think the polished metal bits on it would be a fingerprint magnet, however, fingerprints are not terribly noticeable. I'm not sure if this is the color I have, but I only really notice them if I'm studying the device trying to find them. I do not really have anything to say about styling, but if you want me to get nit-picky again, I will say that I have noticed one side of the LEDs changing colors a bit differently than the other and is not always uniform. It's probably not something that everyone will notice, but I did and figured I would mention it.
