Today’s review is dedicated to the second version of the Macro DNA 75 box mod from the Chinese manufacturer S-body.
The S-body company may be known to many users for its relatively inexpensive box mods based on the American DNA board in its various versions. In addition, the products of this manufacturer are popular among fans of cigarette puffs, as they are often presented in the form of small mods with a built-in battery like Elfin 75 and devices on one battery a la Macro 75. And it is precisely about the new version of the latter that we will talk about today, since it has acquired a completely new case, as well as support for replaceable batteries of two formats at once.
Packaging of the S-body Macro II DNA 75
The device falls into the hands of its owner in a transparent plastic box, from which the device immediately peeks out. The product is face, nothing else. On one of the sides of the box, you can find various information about the manufacturer, including links to S-body resources on the Internet. buy clearomizers & tanks australia There is also a sticker for checking the authenticity of the mod. The other side has a brief description of the main features of the box mod and a list of the equipment. On the back, everything is simple and concise: an image of the Macro II DNA 75 and the obligatory mention of the DNA 75 board installed in the device.
S-body Macro II DNA 75 package
Macro II DNA 75 box mod
Micro USB cable
18650 battery adapter
User manual
Quality certificate
S-body Macro II DNA 75 design and construction
S-body Macro II DNA 75 colors
Image from sbodytech.com
On the official website of the manufacturer, the Macro II DNA 75 is presented in three main body colors, including black, silver and red options. However, on the Internet, you are unlikely to be able to buy a mod of any color other than black.
Specifications of S-body Macro II DNA 75
Dimensions: 107mm*57mm*45mm
Material: aluminum alloy, stainless steel
Chip: DNA 75
Output power: 1–75W
Temperature control: Ti, Ni200, SS316
Temperature limit: 200-600°F, 100-300°C
Power: one 18650/20700 battery
Colors: black, red, silver
Functionality of DNA 75 board
It was a rather controversial decision on the part of S-body to install a relatively old DNA 75 chip in their new product, which, by the way, has still not lost its relevance. The functionality of this board has long been studied up and down, and with the help of the EScribe program, the user has huge opportunities in terms of customizing their box mod. We will take a superficial look at what the Macro II DNA 75 comes with out of the box.
Conclusions
I have been using the device for about a couple of weeks. During such a short but sufficient period of operation, I managed to get used to the box mod and all of its, to put it mildly, weak points, of which there are quite a few. But, let’s immediately identify the positive aspects, which, of course, include the operation of the DNA 75 board. There were no “surprises”, this is a good and still popular board with rich functionality and flexible options in terms of settings. In addition to its work, the Macro II pleased with ergonomics and ease of holding in the hand, even despite its some sharp edges and not the most modest dimensions for a mod on one battery. Support for two formats of power elements is, without a doubt, also a plus, although it is implemented here very mediocrely.
This is where, perhaps, the strengths of the box mod end and the troubles begin. So, the build quality of the Macro II DNA 75 leaves much to be desired: poorly processed edges, cheap materials and a general “toy-like” look. You don’t expect reliability from the device at all, on the contrary, you are afraid to drop it, scratch it, squeeze it in your hand harder than you should. Although it is still worth saying that after two weeks of use, nothing happened to the box mod and it retained its original appearance. So a lot here depends on the user’s thriftiness. The design, of course, is also an acquired taste, but the presence of such a huge number of all kinds of holes similarly makes you worry about the possibility of liquid getting into them. A separate pain is the battery compartment cover, which causes just a lot of suffering every time you need to change the battery. The final drawback of the Macro II is that same red backlight. It cannot be turned off, at all. It is not implemented through the board, in the EScribe program there is simply no way to turn off the LEDs for this box mod. The way out of this situation can be either complete resignation, or disassembling the mod and physically removing the backlight if it is annoying.
Pros:
DNA 75 board
Ergonomics
Two types of batteries
Cons:
Quality of manufacture (questionable)
Lots of holes
Battery compartment cover
Non-switchable backlight
Due to all the above-described pros and cons, it might seem that the Macro II DNA 75 has no right to exist, but once you find out its price, everything becomes less clear.
