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Augvape Merlin Nano RTA Review: A Tiny Tank with Big Flavor

Augvape Merlin Nano RTA: A Tiny Tank with Big Flavor

Disclosure: The Augvape Merlin Nano RTA in this review was sent to me free of charge from Vaporl.  You can pick one up HERE for only $14.99 with coupon code “VDMERLIN” (expires 10/31).

Product Intro and Specs

It’s a good time to be a Mouth to Lung user as there’s no shortage of choices when it comes to atomizers. From RDAs and RTAs to the plethora of Pods and stock coil tanks, the vaping industry has something to fit every user’s style and budget. The Augvape Merlin Nano MTL RTA is a tiny flavor banger that’s easy to build and performs like a champ.

The Merlin Nano is a Rebuildable Tank Atomizer that was designed for MTL users who want something that’s easy to use with great flavor.

Augvape Merlin Nano RTA Specifications:

  • Size: 18×55.8mm (Optional beauty ring to increase the base diameter to 22mm)
  • Colors: Gloss Black or Stainless Steel
  • Bottom Refill
  • Capacity: 2ml (3.5ml Bubble Glass Option)
  • Two Post, Single Coil Build Deck
  • Adjustable Airflow Inserts
  • 510 Drip Tip
  • Gold Plated 510 Connector

Kit Contents:

  • Augvape Merlin Nano MTL RTA
  • Spare Glass
  • Screwdriver
  • Pre-made Kanthal Coil
  • Pre-made Nichrome coil
  • 3 Airflow Inserts (1mm, 2x1mm, 1.2mm)
  • 22mm Beauty Ring
  • Accessory Bag
  • User Manual

First Impressions

When I first opened the box containing the Augvape Merlin Nano, I was surprised by just how tall and slender it is. A lot of MTL RTAs are short and squat but the Merlin Nano’s small diameter makes it look much taller. The next thing I noticed was how well the gloss black finish was done.

Augvape Merlin Nano

The RTA is made up of seven components: Build deck, Airflow insert,  Peek chamber, Connector section, Glass tube, top cap, and drip tip.

The airflow on the Augvape Merlin Nano is controlled with the included airflow inserts. There are three to choose from and they all give a “True” draw that should satisfy most users. Before you install your coil and wick you’ll want to try each one out and see which one works best for you.

Augvape Merlin Nano RTA Adjustable Air Flow Inserts

The build deck is a very straight forward two-post layout with Phillips head screws. It’s similar to build decks that are found on many MTL RTAs and allows you to use clockwise or counter-clockwise wound coils. The airflow inserts fit into the airflow hole at the center of the build deck and are held in place with an o-ring. The inserts also have notches that allow you to use your coiling rod to center your coil over the airflow. The inserts fit loosely into the deck and you’ll want to make sure you use your coiling rod to push down firmly to keep the insert from moving around.

Wicking the Augvape Merlin Nano couldn’t be easier. Simply cut your wick close to the outer edge of the build deck and tuck each end into the space between the posts and the inner wall. That’s it. No ninja wicking skills required.

Augvape Merlin Nano RTA Wicking

Before installing the Peek Chamber I recommend wetting your wicks with a bit of juice to help get the wicking process started. After that, simply line up the small holes on the Peek Chamber with the wicks and gently push it into place.

After that, simply fill the tank and vape away.

Performance and Thoughts

The super small chamber does a great job of condensing the vapor and produces a flavor that is on par with some of my high dollar MTL tanks. Along with the small chamber, there’s a small deck that might not appeal to everyone (especially those with poor eyesight) but I didn’t have any trouble with it.

I’ve used several different coil and resistance setups with the Merlin Nano and found that simple round wire coils with a 2mm inner diameter worked best. There’s not a lot of space between the deck screws and the Merlin Nano’s small deck doesn’t lend itself to larger coils. Builds with resistances above 1.0 ohm worked best for me. When using lower resistance builds, the tank got really warm and before long my e-liquid started to taste burnt.

The included airflow inserts are a great option and they work well, but I wish that they fit into the deck more snugly. Even after pushing them firmly into the deck with my coiling rod they were loose. I haven’t had any issues with them coming loose during use but I wouldn’t recommend using this RTA with unregulated mods.

I was pleased that the kit included the 22mm beauty ring. There aren’t a lot of mods that will look good with a tall 18mm tank and the beauty ring is a great option. The included bubble tank is great if you need the extra capacity but I couldn’t stop thinking that it looked like the Seattle Space Needle. Seriously.

The fact that the Augvape Merlin Nano isn’t a top-fill RTA will put off some people but it didn’t bother me. Sure, top-filling is quicker and somewhat more convenient but with a bottom-fill tank, you are less likely to flood your build deck when refilling.

Overall, I’m very pleased with the Augvape Merlin Nano. It’s super easy to build and the performance is on par with other MTL RTAs that cost more.

Pros

  • Flavor (Seriously. It’s good)
  • Easy to build
  • Simple airflow
  • Drip tip (No condensation build-up)
  • Value
  • Multiple airflow inserts
  • Fixed airflow. Set it and forget it.
  • No leaking

Cons

  • Height
  • Threads are a bit crunchy
  • Poor-fitting airflow inserts
  • Bottom fill only will be an issue for some
  • Fixed airflow
  • Limited to using small coils

Randy Smith

Hello, I’m Randy and I’m happy to say that I’m a former smoker. Vaping started as a way for me to stop smoking and quickly turned into a hobby that I love. I am passionate about helping smokers quit and have helped many of my friends kick the stinkies. Besides vaping, I also enjoy riding my motorcycle and attending beer and distillery festivals.

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