DNA-20 vs provari?
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Both will give you a great vape. But it also depends on the style of ecig you want.
The Provari is a tube style mod while the VaporShark DNA is more of a box mod. Although there are some DNA mods out there that have the tube style.
The Provari goes from 2.9-6 volts, while the DNA20 goes from 7-20 watts.
The Provari have one button that controls everything, and most DNA mods have three buttons. Two for adjusting and one fire button.
The Provari is durable and will last a long time with warranty. And the DNA...I don't know about warranty and durability, it depends on the company who made it.
You can do sub-ohm on the DNA20 while the provari is a little more ohm limited.
The Provari has reverse battery protection along with a host of other safety features, while the DNA20 does not have reverse battery protection.
These are just some facts that can help you in your decision. Both will put out enough power you need with the right atty set up. Please don't think that the DNA20 is better because it can do higher power. I don't own a Provari BTW.
The Provari is a tube style mod while the VaporShark DNA is more of a box mod. Although there are some DNA mods out there that have the tube style.
The Provari goes from 2.9-6 volts, while the DNA20 goes from 7-20 watts.
The Provari have one button that controls everything, and most DNA mods have three buttons. Two for adjusting and one fire button.
The Provari is durable and will last a long time with warranty. And the DNA...I don't know about warranty and durability, it depends on the company who made it.
You can do sub-ohm on the DNA20 while the provari is a little more ohm limited.
The Provari has reverse battery protection along with a host of other safety features, while the DNA20 does not have reverse battery protection.
These are just some facts that can help you in your decision. Both will put out enough power you need with the right atty set up. Please don't think that the DNA20 is better because it can do higher power. I don't own a Provari BTW.
Why not? The wider performance envelope is the main reason it's better.
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I hear that most mods use pwm where the provari does not. Is the DNA-20 a pwm device? I really don't like the rattlesnake effect.
No, that is the reason it is more useable for high power demands.
To say something is better or worse All aspects must be considered. One single factor is an advantage or Disadvantage not proof one is overall better in all given applications.
I have an Opus D and a provari. Some juices really taste better with the extra power. I'll tell you this the provari isn't even my backup device way over priced.
the provari does in fact use PWM but its at a level that is too speedy for us mere humans to distinguish. heck even on a scope the provari looks like a flat DC signal. the numbers tell the tale: 800hz per second is what the 'vari cycles at. to put that in perspective, the cheap chip that vamos and other similar devices have is 33hz. hence the rattlesnake.
im not sure what Evolv uses to modulate power. it might be PWM at a level comparable to the provari, it might be some other form of modulation. i cant recall.
one thing i can suggest to the OP is the kick. or better yet the kick2. this will give you the supreme modulation that Evolv (makers of the original kicks, opus, darwin, and DNA chips) is known for, but the versatility to use it on just about any mech mod.
then, if you outgrow the kick, youre still left with a mech mod that can go places current kicks cant go. with the provari, not so much. however, even though ive delved deeply into mechs and sub ohms and whatnot, i still use my provari daily.
The Provari can regulate a fully charged battery down to 2.9 volts. For that matter, just about any APV can. The Dna20 can not. It can not regulate below the current charge of your battery. If you want an amazing APV, get a Provari. If you want to run sub-ohm builds, get a proven mechanical. 
ETA I'm not a Provari snob in any way. I have and use many devices. Your current MVP is one of the best mods you can get for the money right now.
ETA I'm not a Provari snob in any way. I have and use many devices. Your current MVP is one of the best mods you can get for the money right now.
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I'll make it simple...
I have both, I use both, and love both. Only thing different is I can go sub with my DNA but why would I when I have mechs for that?
Get what tickles your fancy and not what you "should" get according to people who don't know you.
I have both, I use both, and love both. Only thing different is I can go sub with my DNA but why would I when I have mechs for that?
Get what tickles your fancy and not what you "should" get according to people who don't know you.
Having had both a provari and vapor shark it depends on what power you want to run. The vapor shark is better for high power and subohm, the provari is better for lower power. It's really how you vape. If you are not going to exceed the provari's power limits, I would go with that.
The DNA20 switches at 255khz, so the output is virtually flat.
This is a non-point, obviously different mods will fit different needs, based on form factor, etc. The poster advised ignoring the most significant advantage of the chipset, which is ridiculous and groundless.
This is not true in practice, the DNA20 can regulate as low as 2.9-3.0v. Fully charged, around 3.4v. That's not really much of a concern though, you will not be looking to hit those voltages at resistances in the 1.x ohm range. The extended upper end of the performance envelope is a much more salient feature.
There's a good bit more different than that. You can also go high resistance on your DNA.
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They're both excellent and I use each pretty much daily. I don't think you can go wrong with either, providing you get a go with a tried & tested DNA20 device. That's not to say that anything new is bad, just that at the cost, tried-and-true could be a better option. And it's not like they're lacking availability these days.
Either way, enjoy your vape!
compliments of Eddard
Either way, enjoy your vape!
compliments of Eddard
Well, that could stand for a lot of things, should I assume it stands for "plucked from air"?
Anything that goes above the battery's voltage uses pulse width modulation. The difference is in the frequency and filtering. The less of either/both, the more 'ragged' the power delivery will be.
We live in a world of boosts & bucks, at least those of us stuck in the variable world. And I kinda like it.
But if you've got something against boosts & bucks, welp, there are always mechanicals to be had.
Ain't vapin' GRAND?
But if you've got something against boosts & bucks, welp, there are always mechanicals to be had.
Ain't vapin' GRAND?
I would use the DNA20 when 20 watts is enough because I consider it safer and the vape will not change through a battery discharge.
The Provari doesn't output 20 watts.
i would tell you to pick up a hana mods dna 20
its built like a tank ! same as a reo a solid block of aluminum ! all the feature of the dna chip and an indistructsable case !
granted a good shock will ruin the chip and there is no warrenty so be prepared to mod !
if your not a modder kinda guy then shoot for the provari ! if something happens you can send it back and they fix it free !
the dna will offer more over all power and the abillity to go sub ohm but the provari is by far the best for standard vaping
its up to you but i am a modder so the dna 20 would be my choise
well actually i am a vintage kinda guy lol i like to feel the battery drop off as i vape it lets me know whats up with its power curve and how its doing, also i like the simplicity of a mech, like i said i am a vintage guy, i rebuild vintage stero's and ham radio's.......
my baby is a vintage heat kit AR 15-15 serrio reciever i restored to presine condition and even with the origional speakers its louder and crisper than most anything you get at best buy today !!!!! very very low harmonic destortion even at high volume !!!
my other baby is a NATIONAL HRO 50 ham radio reciever !!! perfect working order ! even did the capasitor swap for cleaner sound and more power ! origional speaker and handset !!!!!! i have 12 origional cassetts for it to so its capable of ALL BANDWIDTHS !!!!!!
knowing this you would think that i would use my buckets of spare radio parts to build some vv/vw and regulated mods but .... nope lol i love mu mechs !!!
its built like a tank ! same as a reo a solid block of aluminum ! all the feature of the dna chip and an indistructsable case !
granted a good shock will ruin the chip and there is no warrenty so be prepared to mod !
if your not a modder kinda guy then shoot for the provari ! if something happens you can send it back and they fix it free !
the dna will offer more over all power and the abillity to go sub ohm but the provari is by far the best for standard vaping
its up to you but i am a modder so the dna 20 would be my choise
well actually i am a vintage kinda guy lol i like to feel the battery drop off as i vape it lets me know whats up with its power curve and how its doing, also i like the simplicity of a mech, like i said i am a vintage guy, i rebuild vintage stero's and ham radio's.......
my baby is a vintage heat kit AR 15-15 serrio reciever i restored to presine condition and even with the origional speakers its louder and crisper than most anything you get at best buy today !!!!! very very low harmonic destortion even at high volume !!!
my other baby is a NATIONAL HRO 50 ham radio reciever !!! perfect working order ! even did the capasitor swap for cleaner sound and more power ! origional speaker and handset !!!!!! i have 12 origional cassetts for it to so its capable of ALL BANDWIDTHS !!!!!!
knowing this you would think that i would use my buckets of spare radio parts to build some vv/vw and regulated mods but .... nope lol i love mu mechs !!!
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No argument from me on Hana. I love my V1. So much that I might be selling it soon, to be replaced with whatever their big announcement tomorrow turns out to be 
Waiting anxiously.
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