Hi all, since I'm a bit deranged I ordered 2 SVDs. First, one from fasttech and I liked it so much that I ordered a second one from switch2ecigs. Paid premium just to check if there would be any differences.
They are not the same, and I am now convinced that fasttech is selling copies. Nice copies though. What follows maybe only concerns my 2 SVDs, others could also be different.
On the left is the "legit" one, on the right the one from fasttech. Here we go.
Pic 1
The bottom cap is shallower on the fasttech so I can't tighten the telescope as far.
Pic 2
- The screen on the fasttech is black, I can see through it most of the time when it's not lit (888 digits basically)
- On the legit SVD the screen is mirror-like, grey when there is no reflection, looks much nicer.
- The decorative holes on the top removable ring are a bit larger on the fasttech, on the contrary the little air vents in them are a little smaller.
- The plate on top between the top ring and the body is thicker. This + a shallower bottom cap = a slightly taller SVD.
Here both are in 18350 mode, fully tightened:
Pic 3
- The legit SVD has 2 additional holes at the bottom of the threadings on each side: one of my EVODs has its air holes drilled a little lower on the base so on the fasttech model I get ZERO airflow since they meet the threading. On the legit SVD those 2 extra holes save the day and the EVOD is perfectly usable.
- The threading of the removable top cap is much shorter on the copy.
- It can't show on a photo but the copy's 510 connector is spring loaded, not the case on the regular SVD.
Pics 4 and 5
- Legit screen is a bit grainy which looks nice to me, the copy is straight transparent.
Pic 6
The button on the copy barely sticks out of the tube.
Pic 7
- Fasttech fire button is black and shiny, legit button is less dark and grainy: the battery charge color indication is easier to see through it.
- The indications engraved on the body are a bit larger on the copy, and deeper too. Doesn't really show here though. But look closely at the ohm symbol and "D" sign below the fire button, and the lines going around those symbols. Copy!
Pics 8 and 9
Here you have to look very carefully since I don't have a macro camera, this is done with an iPhone. Look at the "+" button on the right: on the legit SVD the part around the button goes all the way down to meet the tube, flush. On the fasttech one both of those buttons kinda stick out, I can grip that part with a finger nail. There's either a missing piece, or they used a different part.
Pic 10
The labels etc on the bottom tube are not as sharp on the copy, however you have to reeaaally look closely. Probably won't show on the photo.
The telescope threading is the same on both (meaning, not that great).
The copy sends stray current through my hand while vaping, it feels like the SVD is slightly vibrating or something, and there's a slight, very high pitched buzz I can hear. No such thing with the legit one.
One last thing, the other day I tried a carto tank for the very first time and screwed up a refill: I flooded the fasttech model. I immediately took the top ring off and cleaned everything real good. Now it doesn't detect my Protank anymore. I guess the spring loaded 510 connector let some liquid go through, down inside the head... That same Protank is working fine on the other SVD and my Vamo.
So I'm now 100% convinced that fasttech is selling copies, even if some parts may be coming from the same factory.
And now that I think of it, the stainless steel Vamo I got from them had a totally different finish than the one I got from France, and it made all my clearos tilt to the left. A friend of mine got one from FT as well and it's the same too.
I guess I'm done with fasttech.
They are not the same, and I am now convinced that fasttech is selling copies. Nice copies though. What follows maybe only concerns my 2 SVDs, others could also be different.
On the left is the "legit" one, on the right the one from fasttech. Here we go.
Pic 1
The bottom cap is shallower on the fasttech so I can't tighten the telescope as far.
Pic 2
- The screen on the fasttech is black, I can see through it most of the time when it's not lit (888 digits basically)
- On the legit SVD the screen is mirror-like, grey when there is no reflection, looks much nicer.
- The decorative holes on the top removable ring are a bit larger on the fasttech, on the contrary the little air vents in them are a little smaller.
- The plate on top between the top ring and the body is thicker. This + a shallower bottom cap = a slightly taller SVD.
Here both are in 18350 mode, fully tightened:
Pic 3
- The legit SVD has 2 additional holes at the bottom of the threadings on each side: one of my EVODs has its air holes drilled a little lower on the base so on the fasttech model I get ZERO airflow since they meet the threading. On the legit SVD those 2 extra holes save the day and the EVOD is perfectly usable.
- The threading of the removable top cap is much shorter on the copy.
- It can't show on a photo but the copy's 510 connector is spring loaded, not the case on the regular SVD.
Pics 4 and 5
- Legit screen is a bit grainy which looks nice to me, the copy is straight transparent.
Pic 6
The button on the copy barely sticks out of the tube.
Pic 7
- Fasttech fire button is black and shiny, legit button is less dark and grainy: the battery charge color indication is easier to see through it.
- The indications engraved on the body are a bit larger on the copy, and deeper too. Doesn't really show here though. But look closely at the ohm symbol and "D" sign below the fire button, and the lines going around those symbols. Copy!
Pics 8 and 9
Here you have to look very carefully since I don't have a macro camera, this is done with an iPhone. Look at the "+" button on the right: on the legit SVD the part around the button goes all the way down to meet the tube, flush. On the fasttech one both of those buttons kinda stick out, I can grip that part with a finger nail. There's either a missing piece, or they used a different part.
Pic 10
The labels etc on the bottom tube are not as sharp on the copy, however you have to reeaaally look closely. Probably won't show on the photo.
The telescope threading is the same on both (meaning, not that great).
The copy sends stray current through my hand while vaping, it feels like the SVD is slightly vibrating or something, and there's a slight, very high pitched buzz I can hear. No such thing with the legit one.
One last thing, the other day I tried a carto tank for the very first time and screwed up a refill: I flooded the fasttech model. I immediately took the top ring off and cleaned everything real good. Now it doesn't detect my Protank anymore. I guess the spring loaded 510 connector let some liquid go through, down inside the head... That same Protank is working fine on the other SVD and my Vamo.
So I'm now 100% convinced that fasttech is selling copies, even if some parts may be coming from the same factory.
And now that I think of it, the stainless steel Vamo I got from them had a totally different finish than the one I got from France, and it made all my clearos tilt to the left. A friend of mine got one from FT as well and it's the same too.
I guess I'm done with fasttech.
