# Voopoo Argus G2, how to use the screen pod kit > Voopoo Argus G2 explained for UK vapers, from the single button and the Smart, Super and Eco modes to 2 ml pods, airflow, screen and charging. A colour screen, three modes and a menu hidden behind five presses. The **Voopoo Argus G2** can puzzle people the first time they switch it on, even though everything runs from one button. The name does not help either, since UK shops often list it next to the Argus G2 Mini, which is a different device. This guide walks through the kit in order, from powering it up to picking the right pod. ## Voopoo Argus G2, what you are holding The **Voopoo Argus G2** is a pod kit with a built-in 1000 mAh battery, a 0.96 inch TFT colour screen and adjustable output from 5 to 30 W. It is controlled by a single side button, fires on the draw or on the button, and takes pods from the Argus family, supplied in 0.4 and 0.7 ohm. It should not be confused with the Argus G2 Mini, launched under a similar name. The Mini has no screen, sets its own power and carries a 1200 mAh battery. On a product listing, a screen and a 1000 mAh figure are enough to identify the right device. Voopoo lists a zinc alloy and polycarbonate body but publishes no weight. A British review from 2024 gives 84.5 g for the TPD version, which is the one sold in the UK. ## The Voopoo Argus G2 spec sheet, standard and TPD versions Voopoo publishes two sets of figures, depending on whether the kit is built for markets with a 2 ml tank limit or not. The difference comes down to length and pod size. | Feature | Standard version | TPD version | |---|---|---| | Dimensions | 121 x 26.4 x 15.2 mm | 116 x 26.4 x 15.2 mm | | Pods in the box | 0.4 and 0.7 ohm, 3 ml | 0.4 and 0.7 ohm, 2 ml | | Battery | 1000 mAh built in | 1000 mAh built in | | Output | 5 to 30 W | 5 to 30 W | | Resistance range | 0.4 to 3 ohms | 0.4 to 3 ohms | UK rules cap refillable tanks and pods at 2 ml, so British shops sell the TPD version with 2 ml pods. The 3 ml figure that appears on some international listings belongs to the standard version, which is not the one on UK shelves. ## Switching on and running the Argus G2 from one button Every command goes through the button on the side, next to the USB-C port. The two British reviews used here, from Ecigclick and Planet of the Vapes, describe the same logic, built around the number of quick presses. ### Five presses to switch on, five for the menu With the device off, five quick presses turn it on. Once it is on, the same sequence opens a menu where a short press scrolls through the options and a long press selects one. That menu holds the power off option, the draw counter reset, the control lock and the switch for the LED bars along the side. Draw activation can also be disabled, for anyone who would rather fire only with the button. ### Two presses to change mode Two presses cycle through the three modes, Smart, Super and Eco, and a long press confirms the one on screen. Each comes with its own animation and colour on the screen and the LED bars, so the active mode is visible at a glance. ### Three presses to set the wattage Three presses make the wattage figure flash. Each further press raises it, and once the maximum is reached it loops back to 5 W. The device caps the output to suit the pod fitted, even in Super mode, which keeps a higher resistance pod from being overdriven. ## Smart, Super and Eco, what each mode changes The three modes are not three fixed power levels. They are three ways of letting the chip choose, or not, the output sent to the pod. Smart mode sets the power itself from the resistance it detects. One of the reviews recorded 16 W chosen for the 0.7 ohm pod and 23 W for the 0.4 ohm pod, both inside the ranges Voopoo recommends. It is the setting to keep while getting to know the kit. Super mode is presented by Voopoo as the one for the fullest flavour. It hands control of the wattage back to you, within the limit set for the pod. Eco mode lowers the power and the amount of liquid used, with lighter vapour according to the same review. ## Argus G2 pods, setting the draw through the ohm On the **Argus G2**, the pod decides the vaping style. The coil is built into it and is replaced with it, and Voopoo gives a power range for each value. | Pod | Recommended range | Draw | |---|---|---| | 0.4 ohm | 18 to 30 W | restricted direct lung | | 0.7 ohm | 14 to 18 W | loose mouth to lung | | 1 ohm | 10 to 14 W | tighter mouth to lung | The 0.4 ohm pod in the box suits a restricted direct lung draw, where vapour goes almost straight to the lungs through a still slightly held back airflow. The 0.7 ohm pod, also included, gives a fairly open mouth to lung draw, where vapour is held in the mouth first. Our guide to [Geekvape coils](/uk/geekvape-coils/) explains how an ohm value calls for a wattage range, a reading that works across brands. Voopoo states that its pods fit every device in the Argus Pod family, whether Top Fill, Top Fill V2 or Snap. The reviews add that the kit also takes empty pods with replaceable ITO coils, an option for anyone who wants to change the coil without throwing away the whole pod. ## Filling, fitting and venting the pod The pod fills from the top, under a small cover that lifts and swings aside, without taking it out of the device. It is held by two magnets and connects through two spring-loaded pins at the bottom of the bay. The resistance is printed on the fill bung, in small characters one reviewer found hard to read. Airflow is set by a small slider on the side opposite the button. It moves the draw from almost closed to a medium opening, without reaching the openness of a full direct lung pod. With the 0.7 ohm pod, a slider kept fairly closed brings the draw close to a classic mouth to lung kit. ## Screen, vibration and protections on the Voopoo Argus G2 The screen on the **Voopoo Argus G2** works as a dashboard. It shows battery level, wattage, mode, detected resistance, lock status and the draw counter. It cannot be switched off, unlike the LED bars on the side. A built-in vibration motor flags faults and some changes of state, such as fitting a pod. Voopoo lists seven protections, against short circuit, overcharge, output overcurrent, low battery, overheating, excessive power and over-long draws, cut after 5 seconds. ## Charging the Argus G2 Charging runs through the USB-C port at 5 V and 2 A according to Voopoo, with the cable supplied. The two reviews measured a full charge in 35 and 37 minutes, close results for a 1000 mAh battery. The screen goes dark while charging and wakes with a press of the button, which then shows the percentage and the estimated time left. The kit ships without a wall plug, so any standard USB plug does the job. ## FAQ A few questions come up once the kit is switched on. The answers below add to the guide rather than repeat it. ### How do you unlock a locked Argus G2? The lock sits in the menu opened by five quick presses. Scroll through the options with short presses until you reach the lock, then confirm with a long press to free the controls again. ### What comes in the Argus G2 box? The box holds the device, two pods in 0.4 and 0.7 ohm, a USB-C cable, a lanyard and a user manual. No wall plug is included. ### How many colours are there? Several finishes are offered, all on the same zinc alloy body. The colour changes neither the battery, nor the screen, nor the compatible pods. ### How much liquid can one pod get through? Voopoo claims a coil life of 90 ml of liquid for its Argus pods. That manufacturer figure is only a guide, since real coil life depends on wattage, the liquid used and the coil value. A sweet recipe generally clogs the wick faster. In the UK, nicotine e-liquid is capped at 20 mg/ml and sold in bottles of no more than 10 ml. ### Do Argus G2 Mini pods fit the Argus G2? Yes. Both devices take Argus Top Fill pods, first generation or V2, which Voopoo describes as compatible with the whole Argus Pod family. Only the pod format matters, not the device name. ## Voopoo Argus G2, what to remember to get started The **Voopoo Argus G2** boils down to three sequences, five presses to power on and open the menu, two for the mode, three for the wattage. Smart mode is enough to start with, the pod sets the draw and the airflow slider fine-tunes it. What is left is identifying the device properly, screen and 1000 mAh as proof, so it is not mixed up with the G2 Mini. Reading the controls first and the pods second works for many recent kits, and our guide to [Smok vapes](/uk/smok-vapes/) applies the same approach to a much larger range. Editorial content for adult readers only. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance, and vaping products are not for sale to anyone under 18 in the UK. This article is not a buying recommendation.