Voopoo Doric 60, which coil suits your draw

The box of the Voopoo Doric 60 holds two coils, both designed for direct lung vaping. The tube itself takes far more. Voopoo states that it works with the whole PnP family, nine references on its product page, from a 0.15 ohm mesh to a build-your-own deck. Between a tight draw, a restricted lung draw and an airy cloud, the same device therefore changes character. Four criteria settle the choice, namely the draw you want, the wattage range, the suggested nicotine and the tank size.

Voopoo Doric 60, the answer by draw

The Voopoo Doric 60 is set up by the coil first, not by the button. For a tight mouth to lung draw, the PnP-R1 at 0.8 ohm and the PnP-R2 at 1 ohm are the only coils on the list designed for it. For a restricted lung draw, the PnP-VM3, VM4 and M2 cover 20 to 35W. Direct lung vaping is covered by the two coils in the box, the VM5 at 0.2 ohm and the VM1 at 0.3 ohm, the only ones of that draw whose range sits entirely within the tube’s.

Two references stand apart. The PnP-VM6 appears among the compatible coils, but its range starts where the tube’s ends, and the PnP-RBA is meant for those who build their own coil.

Nine PnP coils compatible with the Doric 60

The manufacturer’s page says the Voopoo Doric 60 accepts “all PnP coils”. The table below lists the nine references it names, with the wattage range and the nicotine ceiling Voopoo suggests for each.

Coil	Value	Range	Draw	Manufacturer’s nicotine ceiling
PnP-VM6	0.15 ohm	60 to 80W	Direct lung	up to 10mg
PnP-VM5	0.2 ohm	40 to 60W	Direct lung	up to 10mg
PnP-VM1	0.3 ohm	32 to 40W	Direct lung	up to 10mg
PnP-VM3	0.45 ohm	25 to 35W	Restricted lung	up to 25mg
PnP-VM4	0.6 ohm	20 to 28W	Restricted lung	up to 25mg
PnP-M2	0.6 ohm	20 to 28W	Restricted lung	up to 10mg
PnP-R1	0.8 ohm	12 to 18W	Mouth to lung	up to 35mg
PnP-R2	1 ohm	10 to 15W	Mouth to lung	up to 35mg
PnP-RBA	self-built	depends on the build	Mouth to lung or restricted	not stated

Every one of these ranges fits inside the tube’s 5 to 60W, except the first, covered further down. The draw classification, taken from the page, is the starting point for the choice.

A tight draw on the Doric 60, the R1 and R2 coils

The box includes nothing for mouth to lung vaping, where the vapour is held in the mouth before being inhaled. The tube can still handle it, on two conditions that come down to the coil and the airflow.

The independent air inlet

Voopoo describes an independent air inlet, designed to move from a direct lung to a mouth to lung draw. With an R1 or an R2, the smallest opening on the ring gives the expected resistance to the draw, while the larger openings serve direct lung vaping.

A nicotine ceiling out of reach in the UK

For the R1 and R2, the page gives a ceiling of 35mg. That manufacturer’s ceiling is out of reach in the UK, where nicotine e-liquid is capped at 20mg/ml and sold in bottles of 10ml at most. For these two coils, the limit that counts is therefore the legal one.

A restricted lung draw with the VM3, VM4 and M2

A restricted lung draw, often called RDL, lets more air through than a tight draw without reaching the dense vapour of direct lung vaping. Three references on the list target it, spread between 20 and 35W.

The VM4 and the M2 share the same 0.6 ohm value and the same 20 to 28W range. They differ on the manufacturer’s nicotine ceiling, 25mg for the first and 10mg for the second. The VM3, at 0.45 ohm, goes up to 35W for fuller vapour.

This group suits anyone who finds the VM1 too airy but does not want a cigarette-style draw. At lower wattage, it also tends to use less liquid than the mesh coils in the box, which counts with a 2ml pod.

Direct lung vaping with the coils in the box

The two supplied coils run between 32 and 60W. They give the Voopoo Doric 60 its original character, that of a small direct lung tube, and their differences are mostly about output.

VM5 or VM1, a question of wattage

The VM5 at 0.2 ohm sits at the top of the range, 40 to 60W, for the densest vapour the tube can produce. The VM1 at 0.3 ohm asks for less power, 32 to 40W, and spares the built-in 2500mAh battery accordingly.

Two nicotine ceilings on the same page

For these two coils, Voopoo’s page gives two different ceilings. Its kit section states 6mg at most, its compatibility table 10mg. Only the lower figure, 6mg, meets both at once.

The VM6 and the RBA, two special cases

Two references on the list are not chosen like the others. One goes beyond what the tube can do, the other calls for some building skill.

The PnP-VM6 at 0.15 ohm is rated for 60 to 80W. The Voopoo Doric 60 tops out at 60W, the bottom of that range, with no room to adjust above it. Voopoo’s page also lists only the Drag X among the devices it applies to.

The PnP-RBA is a deck you build yourself, intended for a tight or restricted draw. It is meant for vapers who know how to fit wire and cotton, and the tube’s 0.1 to 3.0 ohm range leaves room for the build. A device without a screen does not show the resulting value, though, so it needs measuring before fitting.

The pod, its capacity and the Doric 60 Pro

The Doric 60 PnP pod holds 4.5ml in its standard edition. In the UK, refillable tanks are limited to 2ml, and the 2ml TPD edition is the one sold here.

The mix-up with the Doric 60 Pro comes from the name. The Pro is built around the PnP X pod and its own range of seven coils, from 0.15 to 1 ohm. Its page does not mention the original PnP coils. A coil bought for one should not be ordered blindly for the other, and the name printed on the pod is the first thing to check.

The verdict by profile

No coil beats all the others, each serves a draw. The table sums up the most consistent setup for each profile.

Profile	Coil	Airflow	Watch out for
Mouth to lung vaper	PnP-R1 or PnP-R2	Smallest opening	UK limit of 20mg/ml
Restricted lung vaper	PnP-VM3, VM4 or M2	Partly open	Manufacturer’s nicotine ceiling differs by coil
Direct lung vaper	PnP-VM5 or VM1	Slots open	6mg at most per the page, a 2ml pod empties fast
Coil builder	PnP-RBA	Depends on the build	Measure the value before fitting
High wattage vaper	None on this tube		The VM6 range starts at the 60W ceiling

The Doric 60 is most at home with direct lung vaping, its original purpose. It copes well with a restricted lung draw too, as long as the coil stays within 20 to 35W. A tight draw is possible, but it means buying a coil that is not in the box.

For anyone still weighing up an adjustable pod against a tank, our piece on what the Aspire Zelos 3 really gets through shows how much the coil alone changes the amount of liquid vaporised.

FAQ

These questions come up often around the Doric 60, beyond the choice of coil. Here are the short answers.

What problems are reported with the Voopoo Doric 60?

Published reviews mainly point to two things. A little liquid can gather under the pod, through condensation or a weeping coil, so the contacts are worth wiping regularly. According to two of those reviews, the safety cut-off also kicks in after about three seconds of puffing, which they sometimes find short (a user guide published online gives 8 seconds).

What do published reviews say about the Doric 60?

A British review published at launch scored it 7.9 out of 10, preferred the VM5 to the VM1 for flavour, praised its finish and regretted a built-in battery rather than a removable cell. A French retailer’s blog describes it as a halfway house between a first pod and the Drag S, simple and without a screen.

Does the Doric 60 recognise the coil fitted?

Yes, according to Voopoo. The GENE chip identifies the PnP coil in place and matches the output power to it, with protection on the upper limit. According to published reviews, three presses of the button open the setting, then each press moves from one of the three power levels to the next.

Are the Doric 60 coils the same as the Drag X coils?

They are the same references from the PnP family. The manufacturer’s page lists the Drag X among the compatible devices for each of the nine coils, often alongside the Drag S and the Vinci range. A coil bought for one of those devices therefore works in the Doric 60.

How big is the Voopoo Doric 60?

About 113.4mm tall and 26.5mm wide, according to the measurements published in reviews. A silicone ring under the base helps it stand upright on a table.

Voopoo Doric 60, pick the coil before the setting

The Voopoo Doric 60 is more than a direct lung tube, even if its box suggests otherwise. Nine PnP coils are compatible with it, covering a tight draw, a restricted lung draw and airy clouds, with one exception, the VM6, held back by the 60W ceiling.

Choosing well therefore means starting from your draw, then checking the range, the suggested nicotine and the 2ml pod. That habit, applied here to the Voopoo Doric 60, works for any device with interchangeable coils.

Editorial content 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 article is not a buying recommendation and is not personalised advice.