DSE901 mini compared with Janty Kissbox Classic

[Kate]

These are questions for you folk who have both the 901 and Kissbox Classic.

Which do you use the most?

Which gives best vapour?

Which is most durable?

Which is best value for money?

... in your opinion. Thanks.

[Bastage]

Very interested in hearing what people have to say on this one. My Janty is on the way so I can't compare yet.

[SmokingInTexas]

OK, I'll chime in with a limited perspective.

I have a single 901 (mini). It works ok and provides ok vapor. The same juice I use in my pen style cigs tastes different in the 901 (not sure why). I do NOT use the 901 as my main. For that I use the pen styles. But the only reason for this is when i started collecting hardware (for backups etc) I ordered the pen stuff. I still use the 901 occasionally, but I feel I get better vapor from the pen, although, I think it could just be a mental perception.

I'd love to see how the 901 would perform with a manual switch.

I can't really speak to the durability or value.

[leaford]

No question the KB Classic produces more vapor. It's not even close.

Durability is more of a toss-up. I haven't had many issues with KB since the early bugs, but I did need new batteries and a new atomizer once.

Meanwhile in about the same time, I've been through a few 901 atomizers (although a couple of those were the JCSJ victims), and most of my 901 batteries are on their last legs now.

So I'd say they're about even.

Value? Do you value small size more or high performance? Or do you just mean money-wise?

Best value for money is the KB, IMO, due to the warranty. You'll spend More on batts and atts for the 901 than on a KB over 6 months time.

[Kate]

I didn't mean value as in comparing battery charge and cartridge life, I meant what you answered, value for money.

I don't think it would be fair to compare the length of time a cartridge or battery charge last because of the different sizes. The Kissbox is obviously going to run longer but the 901 suits those looking for a smaller device so it's a bit of a compromise with that as far as I can see.

[Bond, James Bond]

I have the 901 and the yentl.
Yentle is better at all aspects . from vapor to ease of draw, looks and quality.
I do like my 901 ,but the Janty is absolutely better in my mind.

[Kimmiegrif]

no comparason. I recommend having both. Each has its pros and cons. I just got my kissbox and boy oh boy what a vap experience it is. but I can see like most have said...use the 901 outside the house and the kissbox in the house. Oh did I say the 901 from puresmoker pink is so fun! so girlie.

[Rorschach]

Which do you use the most?
I use my Janty more often but I usually use both when I'm out for a smoke. Say 5 drags on Janty and 3 drags on 901. I think it's the switch. love love love the switch and like SmokinginTexas I would LOVE to have a manual switch on my 901

Which gives best vapour?
You know, my DSE 901 gives much more vapor than my Janty Kissbox Classic. Strange huh? However, the Janty Kissbox gives a larger throat hit.

Which is most durable?
I think the DSE 901 is more durable. This is partly because of the number of parts. When you have four parts (battery, switch, atomizer, cartridge) you've got more things to break. In terms of holding up to impact...I don't want to test it. The Manual Switch on the Kissbox becomes sticky (not tangibly but more like it may become stuck every now and then). I'm really not sure why this happens and I've talked to Kate about it before; isn't the switch the simplest part, one of the very first components in the history of electric devices?

Which is best value for money?
It really is a tossup. I love both my devices because of the service I get. It's true that Janty is expensive, but they will replace anything that breaks. If you have a good supplier for the 901b, you get the same level of commitment and dedication.

[DrTuba]

I'm pretty new at this compared to a lot of folks who would answer this question, but perhaps that gives me mystical noob insight :-o . In either case I own both and find the experience very different between the two.

Which do you use the most?

Probably the Kissbox, since it has the USB plugin. No batteries, love the manual switch, I don't have to worry about swapping out while home, just can smoke while working, etc. However, I keep the 901 and 901 mini in my "travel kit" for work and to use for experimenting with flavors (cheaper atomizers if I gum 'em up... yeah I know Bickford's isn't supposed to but I'm paranoid that way lol).

Which gives best vapour?

Here's where the big difference is... the Kissbox gives tons more vapor, lots and lots of it, but of a completely different quality. The vapor from the Kissbox is "lighter", it feels lighter on the tongue and throat. It also doesn't seem to retain the kick or flavor of the 901, possibly because it atomizes to a higher degree (which would explain why the vapor feels so much lighter). That's another reason I use my 901 for monkeying with flavors, to retain more of it with the heavier vape and get the throat hit I sometimes crave. Which vapor do I enjoy more? Hard to say... more, smoother vapor or less, rougher vapor... they both have their place.

Which is most durable?

So far the Kissbox has been finicky. It's higher quality in design, but seems to need more attention. Sticky manual switches, fussy automatic switches, and such... I haven't had an atomizer go out on my 901 or mini, it seems built like a tank, and comes across as a lot more resistant to my inattention regarding maintenance. I'd have to go with the 901... it's the old beater car you drive hard and throw an oil change into once in a while while the Kissbox is the Porsche that needs regular tuning to maintain that performance.

Which is best value for money?

It depends on the experience. Just getting started, go with the 901 in my opinion. You get almost the same experience for half or less of the price and can work into esmoking. The Kissbox is a better value if you're looking for that top-shelf experience.

If the 901 had a USB version (if it does, omg tellmetellmetellme) I'd say definately the 901 in bang-for-the-buck. However the ability to plug in and not worry about spare batteries while one charges is a huuuuge plus in my book.

[smoking gnu]

Well I’m a covert to the 901. I have a diva and a janty kissbox classic, both excellent. I have only had my 901 for two days but I have used nothing else but my 901. I really like the little chap, lots of vapour! On the down side it cant take so much liquid and the battery life is shorter . But this is defiantly my # 1 cig. And I’ve got some lovely back ups . Maybe trog has a point.