Kumiho Thot T Review

Kumiho may not be a household name in the vape industry. But their Model V and Thoth kits display an intricate understanding of convenient vape design that challenges the builds of even the biggest companies on the scene.

Now, Kumiho is ready to unleash their latest vape kit, the Thoth T. This kit appears to marry a unique build philosophy with simplified usability, possibly indicating a whole new era of modern vape design. 

Today, I’m going to be taking a closer look at the Thoth T to determine whether it can rattle sabers against today’s top pod kits.

Review Disclosure: Kumiho sent MIST the Thoth T kit in exchange for a hands-on, honest review. 

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Packaging and Labels 

My Kumiho Thoth T arrived in an eye-catching orange and black box. The front has a big transparent plastic window to let you gaze upon the kit within, purple in my case. The back of the box displays the usual contents list and contact information.

The box’s sleeve slides off to reveal the device. There are no hidden compartments or items held underneath the kit. The Thoth T kit is nestled comfortably within a foam cutout, with a small black box placed lower that contains the remarkably sturdy metal lanyard chain.

The kit is complete as-is; it only comes with one pod, already inserted into the device but with a sticker on the base to prevent electrical connection. The kit doesn’t come with a USB-C cable, as it’s usually safe to assume that you own at least a half-dozen of these by now.

I found the lack of excessive packaging and ‘bits’ quite refreshing, so we’re off to a good start!

Build Quality

Score: 4/5

The Thoth T may be small, but dear god it has a heft to it, weighing in at a whopping 143g because of its uber-sturdy zinc alloy construction. 

To be honest, it’s a breath of fresh air to come across a device that actively adds weight to the build. It might not be for everyone, and admittedly, it makes the lanyard a bit trickier to wear, but this simply isn’t a device that gets lost in your pocket or purse.

Surprisingly, gripping this raw cube of steel in my fist is quite comforting. The hard steel edges are rough and strong under my fingers, with a coldness that plastic vape pens just can’t provide.

The Thot T has a ‘radio’ design, and I can sort of see what they mean. The boxy build, coupled with high-tech-looking panels does make it feel like a retro shortwave radio!

Kumiho has also placed an unusual amount of emphasis on a mix of aesthetics and a personal weakness of mine: sensorily stimulating aspects. 

The front of the kit features a dedicated fidget spinner, which the uninitiated might mistake for some kind of turnable knob or dial. There’s also a big circular rubber panel in the middle of the device’s face with grooves cut into it which seems to serve little purpose beyond providing some added grip and giving your thumb something nice to run against absent-mindedly.

Again, these might seem like superfluous features to some, but I found them to be really comforting. They helped me quickly develop an affection for the device, something other vape kits have often failed to do even when performing well. It’s the little things that count!

There are admittedly a couple of confusing things about the Thoth T’s build, such as the raised slab at the back of the kit and the decision to go for a firing button that looks so much like a power dial that you’d be forgiven for trying to twist it. But you soon realise that, in spite of its intimidating design, the device is remarkably simple.

The device also has a clear USB-C port and quite a wide airflow control slider, giving you options on how large you want the cloud to be.

The kit comes with one disposable cartridge with an internal 0.8ohm coil. The pods are a little bit fiddly to refill as the rubber hatch has been oddly placed on the pod’s ‘face,’ but it’s a minor issue. 

The pod sits comfortably in place thanks to the magnetic connection, which is strong enough to stay in place but also gentle enough for easy removal.

Overall, the Thoth T is beautifully designed. The one point I’ve shaved off is simply due to disappointment that such a hardy device can’t go the extra mile and promise IP67 or IP68 protections, but ah well!

Performance

Score: 4/5

I found Thoth T’s performance to be simple and satisfying. The kit doesn’t laden down new users with a variety of modes and functions. In fact, if you’ve used a disposable vape before you’re well on the way to mastering this one.

The kit’s maximum power output is 35W, though it lacks any manual power adjustment, so you’ll need to use one of the 0.4ohm pods to achieve that kind of output. The sliding airflow adjuster also helped me customise how much vapour I was producing on a given inhale. 

Generally, I keep the slider mostly closed to simulate a tighter cigarette drag, which I had no trouble doing with the Thoth T.

I think it might have been nice to have the option to manually adjust the power, which is why I’ve taken a point off, but this is a feature included in the Thoth S device, so if power adjustments are a must-have for you, then Kumiho has provided you with a more advanced alternative.

Ease of Use

Score: 5/5

This was the most surprising element of the Thoth T when I used it. I took this kit out of the box with a bit of apprehension because, at first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was some cutting-edge Boro AIO kit. But a closer look reveals a delightful surprise: It’s a very beginner-friendly one-button kit that takes a lot of the stress of vaping off your hands.

The kit does have a dedicated firing button, which you might miss at first because the raised nub made of knurled metal looks a lot like a dial you’d turn, but clicking it down lets off that signature vaping hiss and lets you know exactly what it’s for. The kit also has very rapid draw-activation, so the button is entirely optional and can be used solely for turning the kit on and off with five rapid taps.

Battery Life

Score: 5/5

Despite its small and pocket-sized stature, the Thoth T has a battery that isn’t likely to let you down. Within that tight steel box rests a whopping 1300mAh of battery capacity, and when you consider that the kit automatically assigns optimal wattage that won’t stress the power supply, you can expect to be vaping for a couple of days before you need to plug it in.

This is great, as I didn’t expect such a small vape kit to be able to go such long distances without needing a recharge. Admittedly the lack of a display screen means you can’t track that battery charge level, but there is a power-indication LED above the USB-C port that will let you know if the device’s charge has been depleted.

Flavour Output

Score: 4/5

I felt that the Thoth cartridge that came with my kit delivered excellent flavour, with no detectable impurities or adulterations of taste. That being said, it didn’t do anything particularly special, but then a good kit doesn’t always have to; sometimes you know something works well when you don’t notice it at all.

I used my Thoth T kit for a solid week and didn’t notice any detectable dip in flavour from the day of the first filling to today, so I can confirm that the taste produced by the kit is good and consistent.

Summary

The Thoth T might look a little unorthodox, but past the unusual exterior, it’s a surprisingly simple MTL/RDL pod kit that I reckon an absolute beginner would have no issues getting to grips with. The device’s visual and material design is unique and attractive, and thoughtful care was put into its sensory aspects, which really made it stand out to me.

If I could change anything, I’d maybe add a three-tiered power switch and a spare pod in the box, but other than that, you’ve got a great starter kit on your hands here that’s likely to appeal to anyone who dislikes the ‘plasticky’ designs of many of today’s vapes.

The MIST Favourite Feature: 

• Zinc-alloy Build: I absolutely love the kit’s heavy build. It really stands apart from the crowd, particularly in regard to simple devices. Usually, you’d need some kind of super tech-heavy VaperzCloud device for this kind of construction, but Kumiho brings the same degree of hardened build criteria to a kit that a brand-new vaper will master in minutes.