Drag H40 or Drag H40 Pro, which Voopoo pod suits a classic e-liquid
On the shelf, the Drag H40 name now covers two devices. Voopoo’s original tube pod sits next to its successor, the H40 Pro, and some listings mix the two up. For anyone who vapes classics, the gap matters more than it seems, because the two kits are not built for the same draw. Four criteria settle it, namely what comes in the box, the coil platform, the airflow and the battery.
Drag H40 or H40 Pro, the answer for a classic
The answer depends on the kit you already own. For a classic e-liquid on a tight draw, the Drag H40 Pro is the only one of the two that leaves its box set up for mouth to lung vaping. Its UK and EU kit comes with two tight-draw PnP X coils, a 0.6 ohm already fitted and a 0.8 ohm. The original model ships instead with two open-draw heads, a 0.45 and a 0.3 ohm, and only moves to a tight draw once you buy a separate coil.
If you already own the Drag H40, or want the shorter of the two tubes, the first model still has its place. It takes the tight-draw PnP heads, and its Smart mode sets the wattage on its own. Buying the right coils is then enough to turn it towards classics.
Two generations of the Drag H40 side by side
Here the original sits next to its successor on nine points. The figures come from Voopoo’s official pages for both models, topped up with published reviews where the page is silent, and they describe the TPD versions sold in the UK.
| Criterion | Original H40 | H40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in battery | 1500 mAh | 2450 mAh |
| Wattage | 5 to 40 W | 5 to 40 W |
| Resistance range | 0.3 to 3 ohms | 0.3 to 3 ohms |
| Screen | 0.54 inch OLED | 0.72 inch TFT |
| Pod | PnP Pod II, 2 ml in the TPD version | PnP X MTL, 2 ml in the TPD version |
| Coils in the box | 0.45 ohm and 0.3 ohm, open draw | 0.6 ohm and 0.8 ohm, tight draw |
| Airflow | turn the pod | ring at the top of the pod |
| Length | 104.5 mm | 116.5 mm with the MTL pod |
| Firing | button only | button only |
The standard version of each pod holds 5 ml. UK rules cap refillable tanks at 2 ml, so the 2 ml TPD pod is the one you will find here. Nicotine e-liquid is also limited to 20 mg/ml, sold in 10 ml bottles.
What each kit gives you for a tight draw
The box shapes your first impression with a classic. A dry blond calls for a low-wattage head and a narrow air path, and the two kits start from different places.
An open draw in the original H40 kit
In its box, the original H40 comes with the PnP-VM3 at 0.45 ohm, already fitted, and the PnP-TW30 at 0.3 ohm. The first is rated for a half lung draw between 25 and 32 W, the second for a restricted direct lung draw between 28 and 36 W. The official page lists the TW30 for liquids of up to 10 mg/ml only.
A spare MTL drip tip does come in the box. It prepares the move to a tight draw, but it cannot stand in for the right coil.
The H40 Pro kit, ready for mouth to lung
In its TPD version, the H40 Pro brings together the 2 ml PnP X MTL pod, the pre-fitted 0.6 ohm and the 0.8 ohm. That 0.8 ohm, listed as MTL on the official page, runs between 12 and 16 W. The 0.6 ohm, between 18 and 23 W, also handles a restricted lung hit.
With the Drag H40 Pro, the tight-draw head is therefore in the box, with nothing else to buy.
PnP and PnP X coils, two separate platforms
Each official page lists its own compatible heads, the PnP range for the H40 and the PnP X range for the Pro. Pick a coil by the platform name printed on the pack, not by its value in ohms.
Tight-draw PnP heads for the original H40
Three PnP coils are built for mouth to lung vaping, the PnP-TR1 at 1.2 ohm between 10 and 15 W, the PnP-TM2 at 0.8 ohm between 12 and 18 W, and the PnP-TM1 at 0.6 ohm between 20 and 25 W. The two lowest ranges, those of the TR1 and the TM2, match the tight draw of a dry blond, and neither of these heads is in the box.
PnP X heads and their glycerine guide for the H40 Pro
On the Pro, the PnP X range has three tight-draw heads, the 1.0 ohm between 10 and 13 W, the 0.8 ohm and the 0.6 ohm. The Pro page adds a pointer the H40 page lacks, a vegetable glycerine figure for each head. It gives 50% for the 0.8 and 1.0 ohm heads, and 50 to 60% for the 0.6 ohm.
That pointer helps you sort your bottles. A 50/50 classic sits right at the figure given for the 0.8 and 1.0 ohm heads, while a thinner 70/30 PG/VG stays below it. The 0.6 ohm, the only one of the three rated up to 60%, leaves some room for a classic with more glycerine. Every bottle shows its ratio on the label, including a blond rounded off by vanilla such as Alfaliquid Gold.
Airflow and size in the hand
The draw of a classic depends as much on the airflow as on the coil. Here the two generations use different mechanisms.
On the original H40, you set the air by turning the pod on the battery, which carries two stepless inlets. The H40 Pro moves this control to the top of the pod, where a ring offers three holes of increasing size, from a tight draw to the airiest setting, according to the Vaping Post review.
Size follows the pod. The Pro page gives 116.5 mm with the MTL pod and 111.5 mm with the DTL one, against 104.5 mm for the H40, a figure reported by published reviews. With the MTL pod fitted, the Pro is therefore the longer of the two tubes.
Battery, charging and wattage control
Choosing between the two pods also comes down to battery life and how you set the wattage. Here again, the two generations differ.
A larger battery on the H40 Pro
The H40 Pro moves up to 2450 mAh, against 1500 mAh for the H40. Its page lists 5 V and 2 A charging through the USB-C port, along with pass-through vaping. For the H40, published user guides give around 90 minutes for a full charge.
Smart and RBA modes on the original H40
The Drag H40 offers two modes, Smart, which sets the wattage from the fitted coil, and RBA, which lets you pick between 5 and 40 W. No such modes appear on the Pro page, and the review already cited describes a maximum wattage suggested for the head in place.
The verdict for each classic profile
Both pods serve classics, with more or fewer extras to buy. Your choice depends on the style of liquid and the kit you already own.
Dry blond on a tight draw
The H40 Pro already holds the head for this profile, the 0.8 ohm, to be set between 12 and 16 W on the smallest hole of the ring. Sold separately, the 1.0 ohm goes down to 10 W. The original model gets there too, with a PnP-TM2 or PnP-TR1 bought on top. A dry blond such as Jolie Blonde from Liquideo belongs to this profile.
Vanilla or dessert-style classic
On the H40 Pro, the 0.6 ohm already fitted covers this profile between 18 and 23 W, with its extra glycerine margin. On the original H40, the head of the same value is the PnP-TM1, between 20 and 25 W, to be bought separately.
Already own a Drag H40
There is no need to change device. A PnP-TM2 or PnP-TR1, the MTL drip tip from the box and Smart mode are enough to turn the Drag H40 towards classics. The same coil-first reasoning applies to other Voopoo pods, as our note on the Doric 60 Pro and classics shows.
FAQ
The practical questions that come up once the pod is chosen, answered from the official pages and published reviews.
How do you unlock the Drag H40?
Pressing the fire button and the plus button together locks or unlocks the device, according to two published user guides. Five quick presses of the fire button switch it on or off.
Does the Drag H40 Pro fire on the draw?
No. The official page lists button firing, and the review already cited confirms that vapour only comes when you press the fire button.
Can you vape while the H40 Pro is charging?
Yes, according to its page, which lists pass-through vaping alongside 5 V and 2 A charging through the USB-C port.
How do you reset the puff counter?
On the original H40, pressing the fire button and the minus button together sets the counter back to zero. On the Pro, according to the review already cited, the reset sits in the menu, next to the display theme choice.
Is the H40 Pro screen easy to read?
That is the main complaint in the review already cited. The colour screen shows the resistance, the wattage and the puff counter, but in small type.
Drag H40 or H40 Pro, choosing for your classic
For a classic on a tight draw, the Drag H40 Pro works with nothing extra to buy, thanks to two MTL heads in the box, an airflow ring that closes down to a tight draw and a larger battery. The original H40, which is shorter, gets there too with a PnP-TM2 or PnP-TR1. On either Drag H40, the coil and its glycerine rating shape how a classic comes across more than the generation of the device.
More classics to read
- Jolie Blonde e liquid, what dry really means in a classic blond
- Alfaliquid Gold review, how vanilla rounds off a classic blond
- Doric 60 Pro, which coil suits a classic e-liquid
Tabatière Royale is written for adult readers only. Vaping products can contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance. Vaping products are not for sale to anyone under 18 in the UK. This note describes how to set up a device and is not a buying recommendation.