A: M401 vs 510 pros and cons

[wdave]

Hi,
I will be getting both these models this week. I'm looking for the "negatives" on both models. I want to know whether I can tolerate them prior to investing more money in parts.

Please help

ave W.

 

[niczgreat]

I have a M401 and say don't even bother on the M401. Miniscule cartridge size. Miniscule battery size. Miniscule vapor. For a serious smoker the M401 is very dissatisfying.
Never tried the 510 so can't comment

 

[openthewell]

I an M401/403 and I will agree with Tomzgreat that the cartridges don't hold or wick very well, but the battery life is satisfactory, and the vapor production is great when dripping or with a freshly filled cartridge. There isn't much throat hit from hit, but my model produces gobs and gobs of vapor.

I can't comment on the 510, but I plan on ordering one soon enough. Ruyandirect.com has them for so cheap, how can I resist?

 

[happily]

510's drawback is battery life..........but it rocks(throat hit and vapor)

 

[CellWho]

I have both the 401 and 510. Since you only asked for the negatives, here ya go.

510:
Battery life - buy the PCC and this will fix the problem
Atty life - will probably get around a month for each

401:
Vapor isn't as worm or as thick as the 510
Small carts - just drip/dip with this unit. It makes it perform much better.

Overall quality of the 401 is very good, but the vapor production and throat hit on the 510 is better.

I still use both, but I find myself using the 510 much more often. The overall vapor quality is just outstanding

 

[wdave]

Throat hit is very important to me. It looks like I need to top off a lot or carry a lot of pre-filled carts.

What's a PCC?


Thanks,
ave W.

 

[openthewell]

Throat hit is very important to me. It looks like I need to top off a lot or carry a lot of pre-filled carts.

What's a PCC?


Thanks,
ave W.

PCC = Personal Charging Case. Its like a cigarette case (with its own battery) that holds a couple of cartridges and can re-charge batteries while your on the go.

Yeah, I'd carry around a couple of pre-filled carts and always have a bottle of juice with you as well. With juice you can always refill your carts or simply drip on to the atomizer.

 

[briDog]

PCC stands for Personal Charger Case. The unit is a life saver. I bought several 510 kits at start so I have plenty of batteries but carrying 3-4 batteries for a day out is too much hassle. The unit is compact size, smaller than a marlboro 100s, holds 1 batt, 1 atty, and 2 cartridges. Once the unit is fully charged via usb, which it takes about 4 hrs or so, you can charge battys up to 4-5 times and the charaging time for batty is only about 1.5 to 2hrs. So when you are away all you need is the unit and a spare batty and you are all set.

 

[wegster]

M401 is still great for quick, hassle-free (no wires, passthrough) vaping. It's also good for juice tasting via dipping (not dripping).

My vid review, mostly on the 510, here:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...0-510-review-comparisons-m401-kr808d-1-a.html

Will be doing an EVO (M403) video review today or next few days..but I don't feel 'ripped off' in having both.