FreeMax Rexa SQ Review

The Rexa range of pod kits from Freemax has landed with a brilliant approach: six kits, two shapes, and three tiers of advancement.

So far, the Rexa kits have impressed me. However, most of what I’ve looked at are highly advanced devices, such as the Pro and the Smart. My initial understanding left me sceptical of the SQ; if you have the advanced Smart and basic Nano on offer, why choose the middle path of the SQ? Folks, that’s what I’m gonna be talking about in this review!

Review Disclosure: Freemax provided me with the Rexa SQ kit. However, this doesn’t mean they influenced my review of the said device.

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Build Quality

Score: 4.4 out of 5

The Freemax Rexa SQ is very similar to the Rexa S, which I recently reviewed. In fact, one could argue that the SQ is, in several ways, a ‘square’ version of that very kit. 

The Rexa SQ measures 48.5mm x 18.97mm x 78mm, featuring a square-slab shape similar to that of some other vape kits released in recent years. It has a very thin zinc-alloy casing, although a lot of the ‘face’ of the kit is made up of acrylic that may be PCTG. Whatever the plastic part is made from, it’s my favourite thing about the kit.

You see, while the Rexa SQ doesn’t share the Smart’s 2.01″ touchscreen, it does feature a GORGEOUS dead-front display. This means a bright LED indicator system shines through the shiny overlay material whenever the device is activated. It’s a simple piece of tech, but I’ve always found it massively stylish and sci-fi-looking.

The screen itself is big and bright, displaying battery power (in a very satisfying 4-segment bar that’s easy to read), wattage setting, and puff count. It’s a little clearer to read than the Rexa S due to the larger size, and I really like the addition of the ‘colour bar’ wrapping around the white digits.

Hey, an HD touchscreen is the bees’ knees, but there’s something about this kind of display that really satisfied me. It doesn’t hurt to know that LED displays use far less power than full-colour HD screens.

The body of the device has a coloured firing button on the front, a USB-C charging port on the base and an airflow slider on one side. At the top, you’ll find a plastic ring that allows you to attach a lanyard, and the Rexa SQ is certainly lightweight enough to make it usable.

Lastly, it’s worth mentioning the Duomax pods, which Freemax are premiering with this pod kit range. They’re built with unique coil core structures for improved flavour and cloud production, which may be better suited to the Flavour Output section.

However, in terms of build quality, I LOVE the plastic on-rails refill door hatch. It feels significantly more robust than the rubber seals and snap-off lids typically found with refillable vape pods.

Performance

Score: 4.7 out of 5

Like the Smart and the Pro Rexa kits, the SQ has a wattage range of 5-30W. This opens quite a few doors regarding vaping style, and with pods available in 0.4-ohm and 0.6-ohm, you can very easily engage in some RDL or even DTL vaping.

The Rexa SQ has a firing button, but also operates with excellent and responsive draw-activation. Personally, I’ve found myself mostly ignoring the button unless I want to change power settings, but I know a few vapers who *need* a button to press; otherwise, their brains can’t check the satisfaction box thoroughly.

So, while the Rexa SQ lacks many of the extra special features found in the Pro and Smart models, the truth is that most of those functions could be described as superfluous.

If you want a less technical device that still allows you to set your power, the Rexa SQ is a perfect middle point.

Ease of Use

Score: 5 out of 5

The SQ is straightforward to use. The device does have smart coil-preserving tech (I just tested it by setting an empty mod to 28W and putting in a 0.6-ohm pod. It immediately dropped down to 12W, a much ‘safer’ range of power for coil longevity), which takes some worries off your hands.

With draw-activation, pods that don’t require coil changes, and a battery that monitors the health and lifespan of your pods, the ease of use of the Rexa SQ is brilliant.

Battery Life

Score: 4.8 out of 5

A 1300mAh battery can go a long way! I was able to use the SQ for multiple days without needing a charge, which was quite unexpected considering my usage rates! While the Smart does have a larger battery, the SQ lacks the power-draining extra features of that kit, and therefore it tends to be able to stretch the charge out.

Flavour Output

Score: 4.7 out of 5

As is the case with all the Rexa kits I’ve reviewed, the Duomax pods are an absolute delight to vape from. The dual coil structures within are intricately positioned to provide the best surface area possible, delivering even atomisation rates and rich, voluminous flavour. I didn’t notice any dip in taste intensity even after a solid week of use, which was very impressive!

Summary

The Freemax Rexa SQ Pod Kit strikes a perfect balance between the advanced technology of the Rexa Smart and the no-frills functionality of the Rexa Nano. With a great battery, low carry weight and a gorgeous display system, this may be the Rexa kit that grabs people’s attention.

The MIST Favourite Feature: 

• Hidden screen: I LOVE the display on the Rexa SQ! Flashy, colourful, stylish and futuristic, it delivers a lot of class while also using minimal battery charge!