The SMOK IPX 80 and Vaporesso ARMOUR GS both land at 80 W and share a similar feature set on paper, including a display screen, adjustable airflow, and variable wattage. Where they differ is in how each handles power: one uses a built-in battery, the other relies on a user-supplied 18650 cell.
This comparison sticks strictly to the specs and notes provided, calling out where the data is too thin to declare a winner rather than guessing.
| Spec | SMOK IPX 80 | Vaporesso ARMOUR GS |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Battery capacityBattery | 3000 mAh | Not stated |
| Max outputPerformance | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery typeBattery | Internal | Single external 18650 (not included) |
| Display screenConvenience | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable airflowConvenience | Yes | Yes |
| Variable wattagePerformance | Yes | Yes |
| Charge time to 80%Battery | 90 min | Not stated |
| Charge currentBattery | 1.4 A | Not stated |
| WeightConvenience | 130 g | Not stated |
| Coil resistancesPerformance | 0.15ohm–3ohm | 0.15Ω–1.2Ω mesh options |
| Charging portBattery | USB Type-C, max 1.4A | Type-C USB |
| Build materialConvenience | leatherette | Not stated |
| Best US priceat time of comparison | $30.99* | $31.88* |
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* Lowest US price we found on 17 Aug 2026. Prices change often — see each review below for live pricing.
Battery
The SMOK IPX 80 lists a 3000 mAh internal battery, a 90-minute charge to 80%, and a 1.4A charge current, while the Vaporesso ARMOUR GS runs on a single external 18650 cell that is not included, with no capacity, charge time, or charge current stated. Because the ARMOUR GS’s battery figures are simply not provided, there’s no shared basis to compare runtime or charging behavior directly, so this category is marked as insufficient evidence rather than a win for either device.
Performance
Both devices top out at 80 W of max output, and both offer variable wattage control, putting them on equal footing for raw power adjustment. Coil resistance ranges differ slightly on paper (0.15ohm–3ohm for the SMOK IPX 80 versus 0.15Ω–1.2Ω mesh options for the Vaporesso ARMOUR GS), but with no performance data beyond wattage and resistance range to differentiate vapor production or output consistency, the category is correctly called a tie.
Convenience
Both mods include a display screen, adjustable airflow, and a Type-C USB charging port, giving users the same core set of everyday conveniences regardless of which one they pick. The SMOK IPX 80 does list a leatherette build and a 130 g weight, but since the Vaporesso ARMOUR GS has no stated weight or build material for comparison, those extra details don’t tip the category, which remains a tie based on the shared feature set.
The SMOK IPX 80 suits buyers who want a device with clearly documented battery specs, including capacity, charge time, and charge current, without needing to source a separate cell.
The Vaporesso ARMOUR GS suits buyers who prefer using a swappable external 18650 battery and are comfortable supplying their own cell, provided they don't need documented battery figures upfront.
The verdict
Neither device comes out ahead across the board because too many of the ARMOUR GS’s specs simply aren’t stated, and where both products do report comparable numbers, they match rather than diverge. The SMOK IPX 80 offers a fuller, more transparent spec sheet, from battery capacity to weight to build material, which makes it easier to evaluate at a glance. The Vaporesso ARMOUR GS keeps pace on the specs it does share, like max wattage, display, airflow, and charging port type, but its reliance on an external 18650 battery with no stated performance figures leaves real gaps for anyone comparing on paper.