The Drag X3 arrives without a battery, and that is the first thing an owner needs to deal with. It runs a single external cell, either an 18650 or a 21700, and neither comes in the box.
Which cell you fit matters more than the wattage you set, because the cell is what decides whether the device can safely supply what you are asking of it.
Choosing the cell
Eighty watts from a single cell needs a continuous discharge rating of roughly 28A. That is the figure to buy on, not the capacity; a high-capacity cell with a modest discharge rating is the wrong part, however good the milliamp-hour number looks. Batteries sets out the arithmetic and distinguishes labelled or manufacturer ratings from independently tested figures where available.
A 21700 gives you more capacity in the same device; an 18650 is the smaller and lighter option. Either fits. What matters in both cases is the discharge rating and the condition of the cell: a dented, dropped or damaged wrap should be retired rather than pushed on with.
The cartridge and the coil
The compatible 5ml PnP X cartridge is offered in DTL and MTL versions. Empty replacement bodies are listed under Replacement Pods and separate coils under Replacement Coils; select only the parts you need.
Original PnP parts do not fit. The drip tip is removable and takes an 810 fitting, which is the wider of the two common sizes and suits the direct-to-lung draw the device is built around.
A 1.66-inch touchscreen carries three themes and reports what the device is doing. Power runs from five to eighty watts across Smart, RBA and ECO modes.
What to fill it with
Choose liquid for the exact fitted PnP X coil, cartridge and operating power. Check each bottle’s ratio and labelled nicotine concentration. Low-strength freebase options include Nasty Juice, Ultimate Juice 120ml and prepared Doozy E-Liquids 100ml; match the selected option to the fitted setup. Avoid high-strength nicotine salts in high-power DTL use.
For MTL use, choose a compatible MTL cartridge and coil, with a liquid ratio and concentration supported by the exact setup. ELFBAR ELFLIQ 10ml and BAR Salts offer 50/50 nicotine-salt options. Avoid high-strength nicotine salts in high-power DTL setups.
Running it well
Charge the cell in the device over USB Type-C if that suits you, but an external charger is the better habit for any removable cell and leaves a spare ready when the first runs down.
A spare cell wants a case rather than a pocket. Bare metal against keys or coins is how one gets shorted, and nothing about that is hard to avoid.
Check the fitted coil’s liquid supply, supported settings and condition if performance changes. Replace damaged or persistently burnt components as instructed.
Product and variant overview
One device, one cell. The Drag X3 takes a single 18650 or a single 21700, not supplied, with PnP X cartridges at 5ml in DTL or MTL and PnP X coils fitted separately.
Compatibility and related products
- Battery: one 18650 or one 21700, external and not included. See Batteries for the discharge rating an 80W device needs.
- Cartridges: PnP X DTL and MTL, 5ml. See Replacement Pods.
- Coils: PnP X only. See Replacement Coils.
- Not compatible with original PnP parts.
- Liquid: Match the liquid’s VG/PG ratio and labelled nicotine concentration to the exact fitted coil or cartridge and operating power. Follow the component, liquid and device guidance. Avoid high-strength nicotine salts in high-power DTL use.
Buying guidance
- Order a cell with the device. It does not come with one and will not work without one.
- Buy the cell on its discharge rating first and its capacity second. Eighty watts from one cell wants around 28A.
- A carry case for the cell is worth having before you need it, not after.
- PnP X parts only. The similar-sounding original PnP family will not seat.
- Retire a cell that has been dropped hard, dented, or gets warm in ordinary use.
Kenya and Nairobi relevance
A device on a removable cell is the practical choice anywhere in Kenya where charging is not always convenient, because a charged spare takes seconds to swap. Nairobi orders dispatch same-day, and the rest of the country takes 1 to 2 business days.