Upgrade from Eleaf Istick TC40W?

[kmoff77]

Hello,

I have been using the eleaf istick TC40W with a Kangertech Top tank Mini.

My mod is starting to act finicky and I am looking to replace. I am not up to date on what is new and I do like the size of my current set up. I am not interested in anything too much larger or blowing huge clouds. I'd rather keep it somewhat discrete.

Any suggestions of a good comparable upgrade? If not, i may just re-order my old setup. Thank you!

 

[DebbieNY]

I adore the Eleaf Pico! Does everything your 40w does and more in a small, 18650-sized compact package, but will go up to 75w and does Ni/Ti/SS/TCR temperature control. They're my favorite mod at the moment. You can find the mod only pretty cheap in most places, so not a huge investment. The only negative is that it will only fit a 22mm tank (some 23mm, depending on how the airflow ring is), so if you're planning on using it for a larger tank width, I'd say to go for the Pico 25 instead (handles up to 25mm tank widths), because... Well... I'm biased.

 

[pfaber11]

You could take a look at the eleaf QC 200 pretty cheap 5000 mah built in battery. Upto 200 watt output. Should last a year or two.

 

[SteveS45]

A new acquisition of mine on the discrete side is the x-Taste Nano 90W. Have not used the tank yet but the MOD is stealthy.

 

[gandymarsh]

The Aspire Zelos is very similar in size and shape to the iStick 40w. Has built in battery also.

 

[Skold]

I adore the Eleaf Pico! Does everything your 40w does and more in a small, 18650-sized compact package, but will go up to 75w and does Ni/Ti/SS/TCR temperature control. They're my favorite mod at the moment. You can find the mod only pretty cheap in most places, so not a huge investment. The only negative is that it will only fit a 22mm tank (some 23mm, depending on how the airflow ring is), so if you're planning on using it for a larger tank width, I'd say to go for the Pico 25 instead (handles up to 25mm tank widths), because... Well... I'm biased.

Definitely gonna second this

 

[r77r7r]

Hello,

I have been using the Eleaf Istick TC40W with a Kangertech Top Tank Mini.

My mod is starting to act finicky and I am looking to replace. I am not up to date on what is new and I do like the size of my current set up. I am not interested in anything too much larger or blowing huge clouds. I'd rather keep it somewhat discrete.

Any suggestions of a good comparable upgrade? If not, i may just re-order my old setup. Thank you!

I was at the same place and am trying the Zelos. Just the battery, not the tanks that come with.Same size altho the battery seems heartier ( supposed to be 2600 vs isticks 2200).So far so good.

 

[Skold]

I give my Zelos to my mate put it was a good little kit, would definitely recommend it.
I have an archon an nx100 too and they are my most accurate mods for a budget vape setup.
I don't have money to folk out for high end dna mods & the archon is my best performing mod if I wanna do tc. Although I mainly use power mode the option is there bit anyway... my hats off to aspire, they do some good mods & tanks

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

I don't have money to folk out for high end dna mods & the archon is my best performing mod if I wanna do tc. Although I mainly use power mode the option is there bit anyway... my hats off to aspire, they do some good mods & tanks

DNA on a pauper's budget:

AVAIL | Kanger K1 Box Mod

 

[SteveS45]

I think a DNA recommendation for a semi new vaper is a bit too advanced with requiring a PC to set the device up and I will second a Pico for a stealthy MOD with some power. Although I never used my Pico for TC yet it is one compact hard hitter!

 

[Beamslider]

Like the PICO a lot even for TC. Use Arctic Fox on it though.

That is still an incredible deal on a DNA chip though. Just might have to get one.

 

[SteveS45]

But it is a Kanger and although I have never owned one a lot of fellow vapors are or were not happy with Kanger.

 

[Skold]

Looks really nice but it's a huge step up from the istick. The pico does good tc with no messing about

 

[Skold]

I have my dripbox 160 which is actually a good mod but their pathetic excuse for an rda was laughable. I still use the mod but with a tsunami rda but as for kanger tanks they've been unreliable

 

[Beamslider]

But it is a Kanger and although I have never owned one a lot of fellow vapors are or were not happy with Kanger.

Went ahead and ordered one. Came to $25.21 with shipping. Worth taking the chance.

 

[SteveS45]

Went ahead and ordered one. Came to $25.21 with shipping. Worth taking the chance.

When I spent that much at a bar in one night buying smokes from a machine years ago you are right! If I had a good deal on one like that I would not turn it down even though I have not heard good things I would still give my own opinion after owning one.

 

[sofarsogood]

Pico and/or VTwo mini. Pico is what I carry all day every day and the same goes for a lot of other people. It's $25 and free shipping from Fasttech. Might as well get 2.

 

[TraderX]

DNA on a pauper's budget:

AVAIL | Kanger K1 Box Mod

The YouTube reviews are less than stellar on this one. Rattling buttons, auto firing, etc... Still the price is great.

 

[SteveS45]

Only problem with a cheap (great) price is when you get what you paid for.

 

[Beamslider]

True, but I am willing to take the chance at that price. If it turns out to be garbage so be it, I just eat the cost.

I can't even got to decent restaurant for lunch for that price.