A little late with this, but did want to post my experience with the Zmax 2. It's created a stir because it has both variable voltage and variable wattage, and is accurate. I've been using it pretty heavily for several weeks now. I bought a stainless steel version 2 from Electronic Cigz. Like the Zmax 1 it can be used with a single 18650 or two 18350 batteries. I've been using it with an 18650 AW IMR.
It's solid without being too heavy. I've dropped it a few times with no damage being done. This version has the 8th menu - which has the option of using EAN - an average voltage or wattage, or ANS - the RMS accurate voltage or wattage. I've kept it in RMS mode. In terms of actual vaping, using the accurate RMS just means I set this lower than my Zmax 1. However RMS does have the advantage of being able to compare watts or volts with other accurate devices, and will be useful for those who do rebuildable atomizers as well.
I really enjoy vaping with it. It checks the ohms of whatever is attached, and I've checked this out several times and it's accurate. There's plenty of power - more than I need, since it goes from 3-15 watts. The vape stays consistent at the watts set, and doesn't start tapering off when the battery gets lower on charge. I have been getting a great vape from it and find I prefer using the variable wattage mode for adjusting the taste and warmth or coolness of the vape.
Some users have commented on a "fluttering" sound when they fire the Zmax. I can't hear this when using vivi novas, but can hear it when using cartomizers. It isn't loud, and for me doesn't make any real difference. It also fires for about half a second to a second after firing and releasing the button. It's a quirk with the pv, but something that I'm so used to now that I don't notice it anymore either.
The version I have has vented holes in the bottom cap. One larger hole and four smaller ones.
Some pics of my Zmax 2 here.
For those interested in accuracy, some test result links below:
Mountain Prophet's test results on volts and watts
(Use Google translate for the text. The numbers in bold black are for the Zmax 2, the numbers in ordinary type are for the Zmax 1).
Morandir test results on the 18350 - RMS on watts
Morandir test results on the 18650 - RMS on watts
Phil Busardo also looks at the numbers in his youtube review, which I previously posted here on the blog as well.
It's solid without being too heavy. I've dropped it a few times with no damage being done. This version has the 8th menu - which has the option of using EAN - an average voltage or wattage, or ANS - the RMS accurate voltage or wattage. I've kept it in RMS mode. In terms of actual vaping, using the accurate RMS just means I set this lower than my Zmax 1. However RMS does have the advantage of being able to compare watts or volts with other accurate devices, and will be useful for those who do rebuildable atomizers as well.
I really enjoy vaping with it. It checks the ohms of whatever is attached, and I've checked this out several times and it's accurate. There's plenty of power - more than I need, since it goes from 3-15 watts. The vape stays consistent at the watts set, and doesn't start tapering off when the battery gets lower on charge. I have been getting a great vape from it and find I prefer using the variable wattage mode for adjusting the taste and warmth or coolness of the vape.
Some users have commented on a "fluttering" sound when they fire the Zmax. I can't hear this when using vivi novas, but can hear it when using cartomizers. It isn't loud, and for me doesn't make any real difference. It also fires for about half a second to a second after firing and releasing the button. It's a quirk with the pv, but something that I'm so used to now that I don't notice it anymore either.
The version I have has vented holes in the bottom cap. One larger hole and four smaller ones.
Some pics of my Zmax 2 here.
For those interested in accuracy, some test result links below:
Mountain Prophet's test results on volts and watts
(Use Google translate for the text. The numbers in bold black are for the Zmax 2, the numbers in ordinary type are for the Zmax 1).
Morandir test results on the 18350 - RMS on watts
Morandir test results on the 18650 - RMS on watts
Phil Busardo also looks at the numbers in his youtube review, which I previously posted here on the blog as well.
