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The very first Orion pod came out back in 2018, created by Lost Vape. Several versions later (including the Orion Quest), the Orion is back under a new brand name, LVE. It would seem the team behind the Orion project left the Lost Vape stable to launch LVE, with the E presumably standing for "Era". Or perhaps "Evolv", the maker behind the famous DNA chipset found in iconic Lost Vape mods such as the Therion DNA, which is now, incidentally, available through LVE too. Who knows…
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The LVE Orion II pod, however, doesn't come fitted with a DNA chipset. The original Orion was the very first high-end pod to feature DNA, and caused quite a stir at the time thanks to its Replay mode. The version WITH DNA is the LVE Orion DNA Go. Confusing enough? Let's move on to our Orion II pod.
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The new Orion II pod keeps the same style, design, and above all, that same sense of quality found in its predecessor. Picking it up immediately reassures you, as LVE clearly hasn't skimped on materials, and the pod has a satisfying heft to it. The size has also grown, with the internal battery now bumped up to 1500mAh, and a Li-Po battery at that. Maximum power output: 40 watts.
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You'll find the same latch for releasing the cartridge, along with the famous removable, interchangeable panels, taken off using the included suction tool! And this is where things really get exciting! Another reason behind the original Orion's success was the ability to change up the pod's look with a whole range of panels. Carbon fibre, natural or coloured wood, and, the absolute height of class, abalone shell. LVE has even announced leather, glass and stone panels! As for the chassis itself, that's available in zinc alloy, in black, Gunmetal, Silver or Gold. Just like in the Lost Vape days, there's a whole host of variations to look forward to (complete with suitably lengthy names).
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Other strong points of the Orion II include refilling the tank and adjusting the airflow, both of which can be done from the outside, meaning there's no need to remove the large cartridge from the pod itself. An airflow ring at the bottom of the cartridge, a screw engraved with the LVE logo above the cartridge, and that's all there is to it.
The tank holds a generous 4.5ml, and, always a welcome touch, the drip-tip is in the standard 510 format, meaning you can fit your favourite drip-tip if you'd rather.
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With this choice of materials, the Orion 2 pod remains a quality product, pricier than your average pod. That said, the absence of a DNA chipset keeps it within a fairly affordable price range, well below high-end pricing, at around €60.
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The pod's chipset is fairly basic, offering variable wattage vaping from 5 to 40 watts, and that's about it. You can, however, lock the wattage if you'd like to. The screen and display look thoroughly old-fashioned, but really, who's bothered about that? In short: no frills, just results. The Orion II pod delivers indirect-lung vaping with a 0.8Ω coil (14-16W), and a more RDL-leaning experience with a 0.4Ω coil (26-32W). Both Orion II LVE coils are, naturally, mesh coils. The chipset recognises coils ranging from 0.15Ω to 3.0Ω.
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The Orion pod hasn't changed all that much with this new version, but it does adapt to a more modern style of vaping, opening the door to RDL and heavier vapour production. The Li-Po battery really comes into its own here, with the size increase to match. You'll also be able to use e-liquids with a VG content above 50%. That iconic design has been kept intact, and the practical touches (refilling and airflow adjustment) remain every bit as enjoyable to use.
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The LVE Orion II pod marks the return of something of a little legend, in its own way.
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