# Vaporesso Armour GS, setting it up for each e-liquid flavour > Vaporesso Armour GS, which GTX coil, which mode and which wattage suit a fruity, a menthol or a dessert e-liquid, from the manufacturer's manual. A fruit liquid that tastes of warm water, a dessert recipe that turns to burnt caramel within two days. On the Vaporesso Armour GS, those disappointments do not always come from the liquid itself. This pod mod takes a wide family of coils and climbs to 80 W, so the same e-liquid can taste vivid or flat depending on three choices made before the first puff. The question is which of them shape flavour, and in what order to make them. ## The Vaporesso Armour GS and flavour, the short answer The **Vaporesso Armour GS** comes with a DTL pod and two GTX mesh coils, a 0.15 ohm fitted in the pod and a spare 0.3 ohm. For precise flavour, the 0.3 ohm at the bottom of its range, between 32 and 45 W according to the manual, is the best place to start. The 0.15 ohm, suggested at 60 to 75 W, produces a lot of warm vapour. It suits recipes that handle heat, dessert profiles in particular, far better than delicate fruit. For a tighter draw, the manual also describes an MTL pod that takes higher-resistance GTX coils. Keep the order of decisions in mind. The flavour family points to the coil, the coil sets the wattage range, and the airflow comes last. ## What the Vaporesso Armour GS manual actually says Before talking about taste, a few technical markers from Vaporesso's manual, matched by a British retailer listing. They explain why one device covers such different styles. ### The mod and its power The mod measures 126 x 39 x 28 mm and runs on a single 18650 cell sold separately. Output runs from 5 to 80 W, set from a 0.96-inch TFT screen, and charging is through a USB-C port at 5 V and 2 A. It should not be confused with the Armour G, its twin with a built-in 3000 mAh battery and a body 13 mm shorter. ### Two pods, one coil family The manual lists two cartridges. The DTL pod takes GTX coils of 0.15, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4 ohm, the MTL pod those of 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.2 ohm. Vaporesso gives 5 ml for the standard pod and 2 ml for the TPD version. UK rules cap refillable tanks at 2 ml, so the TPD pod is the one sold here, and nicotine e-liquid itself is limited to 20 mg/ml in bottles of up to 10 ml. | GTX mesh coil | Wattage suggested in the manual | |---|---| | 0.15 ohm | 60 to 75 W | | 0.2 ohm | 45 to 60 W | | 0.3 ohm | 32 to 45 W | | 0.4 ohm | 26 to 32 W | | 0.6 ohm | 20 to 26 W | The manual gives no range for the 0.8 and 1.2 ohm GTX coils. On those, start low and climb in small steps. ## Matching a flavour family to a GTX coil Each flavour family reacts differently to vapour temperature. The pointers below are general tendencies to adjust recipe by recipe, not fixed rules. ### Fruit and fresh profiles Sharp notes and juicy fruit lose their edge once the vapour gets too warm. On the Vaporesso Armour GS, the 0.3 ohm around 32 to 38 W, or the 0.4 ohm within its range, usually keeps that brightness. Menthol follows the same logic, the cooling note fades as the wattage rises. ### Dessert and bakery profiles Caramel, vanilla, biscuit and praline often round out with a little heat. The 0.15 and 0.2 ohm coils earn their place here, provided you begin at the bottom of their range. These recipes are also the sweetest, and sweetener gums up a mesh surface faster, so the flavour dulls over the days. ### Layered recipes A liquid built in several layers, like the ones broken down in our guide on [how to choose an e-liquid flavour](/uk/choose-e-liquid-flavour/), needs moderate heat for each note to stay readable. The MTL pod with a 0.6 or 0.8 ohm GTX, on a tighter draw, concentrates flavour into a smaller volume of vapour. ## Pulse, Eco or Smart, which Vaporesso Armour GS mode for flavour The mode matters almost as much as the coil. The manual describes three, each with its own logic. Smart mode suggests a suitable wattage once a GTX coil is detected. It is a good starting point for a fresh coil, to fine-tune afterwards for the liquid in use. Eco mode is a conventional wattage setting, and the manual credits it with longer battery life than Pulse mode. Pulse mode delivers a constant voltage, presented by Vaporesso as a way to keep flavour consistent. It is the mode to try when a steady taste from one puff to the next is the priority. Once the right setting is found, the power lock in the menu stops a stray press from changing it. ## Switching flavours without carrying the last one over A coil remembers the flavours it has vaporised. Strong notes such as menthol, aniseed or cinnamon cling to the cotton and come back for several fills, even after rinsing the pod. The simplest answer is to keep one GTX coil for each strongly flavoured family. Beyond that, emptying the pod, rinsing it in warm water and letting it dry fully before refilling limits any mixing. The manual then asks you to wait five minutes after filling so the liquid can saturate the coil, which applies after every change as well. Viscosity also shapes the result. A mesh coil at high wattage gets through a lot of liquid, and a very thin recipe risks flooding it, while a thick recipe on a 0.8 ohm GTX struggles to feed the cotton. Our [vape coil guide](/uk/vape-coil-guide/) covers this link between resistance, wattage and liquid. ## FAQ Five practical questions about this kit, beyond the choice of coil. ### Does the Vaporesso Armour GS come with a battery? No. The manual and retailers list the 18650 cell as not included. Plan for one, of good quality and in sound condition, before first use. ### How do I switch the Armour GS on and off? According to the manual, five presses of the fire button within two seconds turn the device on or off. Three presses open the menu, where you will find the modes and the power lock. ### How is the airflow adjusted? It sits at the top of the pod and is adjusted by turning the top cap. The more open the airflow, the cooler and more diluted the vapour, which softens how strongly the flavour comes through. ### What is the puff counter for? The manual mentions a five-day counter that resets on confirmation. It can help estimate coil life, by noting the puff count at the point where flavour starts to fade. ### Can I take the Armour GS on a plane? Yes, in the cabin and never in the hold, following the rules set out in our article on [vaping on a plane](/uk/vaping-on-a-plane/). The manual also advises storing the pod and battery separately when large pressure changes are expected. ## Vaporesso Armour GS, three settings to serve each flavour The Vaporesso Armour GS does not favour any flavour family by default. The GTX coil, the wattage and the mode decide whether a fruit liquid stays bright or a dessert recipe gains depth. In short, the 0.3 ohm low in its range for fruit and fresh profiles, the 0.15 or 0.2 ohm for desserts, and the MTL pod for layered recipes. Pulse mode helps keep flavour steady, and a coil reserved for strong notes stops them colouring whatever comes next. Set up this way, the **Vaporesso Armour GS** offers a flavour-by-flavour approach to settings, a method that works on any adjustable pod mod. ## Further reading - [How to choose an e-liquid flavour](/uk/choose-e-liquid-flavour/) - [Vape coil guide, ohms, watts and wear](/uk/vape-coil-guide/) - [Vaping on a plane, the UK rules](/uk/vaping-on-a-plane/) Editorial content for adult readers only. Vaping products can contain nicotine, a substance that causes addiction, and nicotine vaping products are not for sale to anyone under 18 in the UK. This article is not a buying recommendation.