By DJP Vapes

Key Takeaways

  • Touch Lock innovation: Prevents accidental pocket firing using a touch-sensitive firing button.
  • Refined airflow: Best mouth-to-lung (MTL) draw ever achieved by VOOPOO’s PnPX platform.
  • Smart wattage and RBA modes: Flexible control with safety limits for coil compatibility.
  • Stylish design: Leather-wrapped finish, solid build, and bright, modern display.
  • Minor drawbacks: Freely spinning tank top, smaller-than-advertised battery, and performance drop at low charge.

Design & Build Quality

The VOOPOO Drag S3 Pod Mod Kit arrives with a distinctly premium feel. The zinc alloy body is wrapped in elegant leather, offering both grip and aesthetics. Its compact form factor balances portability with a solid, reassuring weight.

The layout is clean and practical: a large circular firing button, a vivid color display, and up/down adjustment keys. The USB-C charging port sits conveniently on the front, and a rubberized base prevents scratches.

Inside the box, you’ll find two coils — 0.6Ω (18–23W) and 0.8Ω (12–16W) — along with a PnPX tank, spare coil, manual, and Type-A to Type-C cable.

Tank & Coil System

The new PnPX MTL tank marks a major improvement. It finally supports standard 510 drip tips, has top airflow, and uses three-hole airflow adjustment on each side for precise control.

While the top ring spins freely without a stopper (a minor inconvenience), the overall performance is impressive. The airflow can be tightened for a satisfying MTL hit or opened for a restricted direct-lung draw.

In fact, DJP Vapes calls it “VOOPOO’s best mouth-to-lung experience ever” — a long-awaited refinement in the PnP line.

Interface & Features

The display is crisp, colorful, and easy to navigate, showing all essentials: battery, wattage, puff count, resistance, and puff duration.

The menu, accessed via three clicks of the fire button, offers:

  • Smart Mode (auto wattage limit by coil)
  • RBA Mode (full manual control)
  • ECO Mode (power-saving)
  • Custom themes & animations
  • Puff counter reset

But the star feature is undoubtedly Touch Lock. This innovation prevents accidental firing in your pocket by requiring skin contact on the touch-sensitive firing button. You can enable or disable it in settings.

VOOPOO, according to DJP Vapes, “once again leads the industry” with this kind of forward-thinking safety feature.

Performance

In daily use, the Drag S3 delivers stable, flavorful performance from the included coils. Vapour production is satisfying, and the airflow tuning finally delivers a proper MTL draw.

However, two issues slightly hold it back:

  • The 2000mAh internal battery performs slightly below its rated capacity, taking about 77 minutes to charge.
  • With lower-ohm coils, output weakens noticeably when battery level drops below 50%.

Despite these, for most casual or MTL users, performance remains consistent and enjoyable.

Comparison: Drag S3 vs. Drag X3

VOOPOO also introduced the Drag X3, a sibling device sharing the same PnPX ecosystem but offering:

  • External 18650/21700 battery support
  • Higher 80W output
  • Larger DL tank with A10 drip tip
  • Touch display instead of buttons

The S3, in contrast, targets convenience and compactness with its built-in battery and pocket-friendly size.

Verdict

The VOOPOO Drag S3 might not reinvent the pod mod category, but it perfects much of what came before. With its combination of touch lock innovation, refined airflow, and premium craftsmanship, it stands as one of the most polished and safety-conscious pod mods in VOOPOO’s history.

DJP Vapes rates it a B+, citing room for improvement in battery life and refill design, but praises it as a meaningful evolution for everyday vapers.

Final Thoughts

“The Drag S3 isn’t revolutionary — but it’s important. VOOPOO has shown that small, thoughtful innovations like Touch Lock can genuinely push the industry forward.”
— Daniel DJP Vapes

Rating: B+ (Highly Recommended for MTL and Moderate DL Users)
Pros: Touch lock safety, excellent MTL airflow, smart mode, stylish build
Cons: Loose top ring, below-rated battery, no top-fill system