Review by Jen_Turista

YiHi SXmini G Class V2 Mod: Just Beautiful!

Howdeedo, vapefam! It’s the third quarter of 2022 and the reviews are still coming in hot!

Today we have something a little different from your run-of-the-mill vape device. Indeed, the SX mini G Class V2 Mod is no ordinary mod, and we will see the different reasons why in this review. But first, please allow me to thank YiHi SX mini and The Vape Reviews for giving me the awesome privilege to review this device (HUGE Thank You!).

I must say that I haven’t had the chance to use a device made by YiHi SX mini before, and so I am coming into this review not only getting the first experience with the product, but also with the company/manufacturer themselves. But YiHi has been around a long time, starting in 2010 as a chipset manufacturer. In 2014, they successfully added the SX mini brand where the vape devices themselves are under and haven’t really looked back since.

When it comes to a finely tuned mod, most experienced vapers will know to look for one of two main chipset makers in the market: Evolv(DNA) and YiHi SX mini. That’s because one’s vaping experience is largely influenced by the performance of the chipset contained in the mod. This is the beating heart that will make you love (or hate) a mod.

But as always, I will be testing this mod as an average vaper, as most of you guys reading this review will be.

Salient Features include:

The box that I received was surprisingly simple and straightforward. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not displeasing or anything, but just not really what I expected for what is considered to be a high-end mod. A coloured photo of the device is on the sleeve, together with information about the device, box contents, and standard warnings. The mod and its accessories are found nestled on a soft foam tray, placed inside a white hard cardboard box whose lid flips up open.

The kit contents, hardware-wise, are about what I expected this mod to come with, but the nice surprise was the sticker for the mod base. I actually did install this and was glad I did, as it allowed me to avoid any heart-braking scratches at the bottom. Such a small thing to include but does make a tangible difference to me and perhaps to other vapers as well- well done here Yihi SX mini!

The metal frame has a panel on the back that can light up to display “SX mini” proudly. The fire button and joystick are placed squarely on the mod with no play whatsoever and with the USB-C port underneath. Up top is that big 510 plate which appears to be securely screwed onto the metal frame for that sturdy feel.

The batteries install into the mod easily, with clear enough polarity markers. Uninstalling the batteries will not be a problem as well as each battery compartment has a short ribbon to help you out.

Now, looking at the battery compartments and the mod itself, it does appear that the mod is much larger than the length and diameter of the 18650 cells it holds, but I suppose this was necessary to keep all the technology packed inside, and for the mod to have a nice balance. And let me tell you, in the hand, it really feels sturdy and on an even keel, even without batteries inside. These days, that’s not that common with more and more dual cell mods striving to cut weight at the expense of balance. So this is definitely a pro in my book, particularly when using this mod with chunky atomisers filled with loads of E-liquid.

Does it look and feel like a £150++ mod? Absolutely! And you will be even more convinced once we start discussing all the bells and whistles that come with this mod.

This is a first for me: a mod that has its own Wi-Fi capabilities! Whowuddathunkit?! I’ve reviewed mods before that required apps to be installed on to a smartphone, or required software to be installed into a computer, and so this feature was very interesting for me coming into this review. Primarily to see: 1) if it works, 2) how well does it work, and 3) is it going to be easy enough for the average vaper to navigate through. Let’s find out!

Tinkering with the Wi-Fi was one of the very first things I did with the mod. Being a YiHi SX mini-mod, a lot of its selling points will come down to firmware, so it is usually important to have the most up-to-date version installed.

My initial attempt was using an Android smartphone with a Google Chrome browser, and it wasn’t really working no matter what I tried. The main issue I encountered was that, once the mod is connected to the phone via its own network, the phone itself cannot find the link back to the mod (if that makes sense). And so I tried it again, but this time with an iPhone, and voila, it worked seamlessly!

Once the connection is established (that is, your mod is connected to your phone via the same Wi-Fi network), you’ll be taken to a browser page where you will be presented with different things you can do with your mod. You can upgrade the firmware (the very first thing I did once I got to this stage), access the user manual, seek support, and personalise your mod further by changing themes, settings, and wallpapers (and you’re not limited to default wallpapers either!).

Now, I am not sure whether it was just my Android phone with the issue but I hope you bear this in mind when using the Wi-Fi functionality of this mod. Saying all that, I am very impressed with how YiHi SX mini implemented this feature on the mod: it’s easy to set up (with the right phone) with quick navigation and performance. Indeed, performing my firmware update took less than a minute which is really impressive. If I can be picky though, I am hoping that in the future, YiHi SX mini can introduce more settings that can be tweaked over Wi-Fi. But as it stands, this feature will provide what you need and everything else can be adjusted using the mod itself.

Edit: Since posting the review, David from SXmini has been in touch and pointed out that it is probably the always reconnect feature on the Android device interfering with set-up. For more info and if you have trouble setting it to wifi, have a look at this video for help! Thanks David!

Now we get to the meat of it: how does it perform?

Without spoiling the review too much, I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this mod deserves a chef’s kiss!
But first, let’s go through some basics of mod operation. So there are basically two ways you can make changes with the mod. The first one is mainly driven by the joystick and what you can see/select on the screen. The screen’s display is customisable, but on the main, it tells you:

Other notable joystick shortcuts are:

When you load the mod with an atomiser, the mod will ask you about locking the resistance(auto-resample) and begins a 10-minute clock to read (but never really runs down the 10 minutes). It’s not really a big deal outside of TC vaping, at least in my opinion, so I only really used it when vaping in TC and just aborted the option for other vaping modes. When used, the mod suggests the power level and even the curve for the resistance, which is again a very cool feature to have in TC. It even asks for the room temperature to have a more accurate read!

Now, this is where it can get a bit much for the average vaper, but in the Main Menu we can find:

For wattage mode, I really have no qualms with this mod, with probably the only slight niggle being the slow 1-watt adjustments. It fires quick and accurate to the curve I chose. In this mode, I ran the device under the neutral curve with a 120% smart boost for 0.2 seconds. It does make a difference in warmth, taste, and clouds, and I was very happy with it overall. It gave a consistent and smooth vape even with decreasing battery life.

For TC mode, this is where I think this mod really shines! I have never been much for TC vaping as I find it too cumbersome but actually fell in love with it during my time using and reviewing this mod. Using 0.16 ohm Ni coils, I ran the mod under TC Ni and my word, the difference in vaping the same build in wattage mode was quite profound! I got far more flavour and warmth that naturally ramps up in TC vaping, thereby making my vaping experience far more enjoyable. The way TC is configured in this mod is done so well and so beginner-friendly, I highly recommend at least trying this mode even if you’re not a TC vaper.

But as always, there is no such thing as a perfect mod, and I have found a few things that do stand out:

With the pros heavily outweighing the very few cons, I strongly recommend the Yihi SX mini G Class V2 mod! Of course, with the mod’s hefty price tag, it’s going to be an investment type of purchase as opposed to a random mod purchase, at least for most of us!

With its sleek looks, well-designed ergonomics, and the fact that it comes choc-full of features, you can’t really go wrong with this mod. It will do pretty much everything you will need it to do for vaping and can cater to your individual vaping style.

I can see this mod being of most value to experienced vapers, particularly those that are into rebuilding, and those into TC vaping. Beginner vapers, I would say that you can leave this mod for a future purchase once you get the hang of how you want to vape, as the options available in the mod can be daunting.

And that’s it! I might not have covered everything but I hope this review helped you to gain a better understanding of this mod and everything it offers.

You can see more about the device and purchase the G Class V2 from SXmini via the links at the start of the review. My sincerest thanks again to YiHi SX mini and The Vape Reviews for sending this mod for my review!

This review was written by jen_turista who is very active within the vape community. You can go give her a follow on Instagram and Twitter.

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