Why the 901 over the 401?

[Nuck]

Whenever a newbie comes to the forums and asks which would be the best starter kit, there is inevitably a flurry of responses that recommend the 901 but when I see all the side by side comparisons between the 401 and the 901 I don't think I've ever seen the 901 come out on top.

What is it that makes the 901 the best choice for newbs?

[freddo]

I would say the 901's ease of use. I think the main factor is it is simple and easy to up. I found with the m401 i was getting liquid in the mouth alot more than with the 901. m401 is a bit more fiddly, same with all supermini's. I have had a range of e cigs, and i have constantly found myself ending up smoking the 901 over the others.

[jennydotz]

I have to agree with Freddo, just about verbatim. I love the aesthetics of the 401, the look and feel, but I don't like fooling with them. The carts are small and a pain (I have lost a couple tiny "fluffballs" trying to clean/rinse them). I am also always afraid of breaking the 401 atomizer, they are more delicate. The 901 is just more convenient and I don't notice a big vapor difference between them. I also got liquid in my mouth with the 401, but never with the 901.

[Nuck]

I've been recommending the 401 to people that ask because I've had really good luck with them, but I'm a dripper so I didn't have any cart issues. I guess I better get a 901 (after my penstyle) to check it out.

Thanks.

[e-pipeman]

I've never been that impressed with the 901. I've had issues with leaky carts, don't like the poor battery life and general reliability. Worst is that the vapour for me is delivered oddly - lots of visible vapour but not enough in the mouth. Yes, they're easy to top up, but that's about the only thing I can find in the 901s favour.

My Evo, however, has great battery life. I've not had a problem with an Evo atomiser yet and started using them at the end of November last year. The vapour goes where I want it to (in my mouth/lungs). Yes, the carts are fiddly to fill until you get used to it.

I think a beginner would be well advised to chose a 401/Evo because the short learning curve re: topping up is more than compensated for by being a more satisfying and reliable product imho.

[jennydotz]

I could see the 401 making sense for dripping.

[Sun Vaporer]

Whenever a newbie comes to the forums and asks which would be the best starter kit, there is inevitably a flurry of responses that recommend the 901 but when I see all the side by side comparisons between the 401 and the 901 I don't think I've ever seen the 901 come out on top.

What is it that makes the 901 the best choice for newbs?

Nuck--I see your point. The problem is the 401 was not out in the masses until Steve started seeing them at Puresmoker. A lot of the old timers still swear by the tried and true 901. They do have a point to a certain extent because of the easy of use, compatablity, and supply of parts with many vendors. Personally I use the Penstyle for its long battery and cartridge life. The 401 is just as good a unit as the 901 and advocating a 401 to a new user is just as good advise as the 901. The only issue that concerns me is the batteries that are so sensitive on the 401 --but many report it as a non-issue--------Sun

[smokingclam]

I have the 901 and the 401. Since buying the 401 I have not even used the 901. I find the 401 to be much more reliable and consistent. True it doesn't hold as much juice but refilling isn't that big a deal as long as you carry a paper clip with you. Battery life is about the same I just find I've had more issues with the 901 atomizers providing a steady consistent vapor where the 401 so far has been perfect.

[ceejay]

I prefer my m401 over the 901. i don't really have issues with liquid in my mouth because i use a paper clip which isn't really that hard to do. i get better throat hit and vapor with the 401. guess i've had bad luck with the 901 because i've had 1 dead atomizer, and 2 weak atomizers in less than one months time. the 901 is recommended more because everyone carries it and has more accessories for it.

[tribalmasters]

I still use my 901 on its passthrough, to me it seems to provide more satisfying vapour and throat hit than the 401 especially white atomisers for some reason tho battery life is very poor.