eGo vs Riva vs Prodigy V3

[matthawk7]

OK, got a 510 kit, very basic, from madvapes...After using this I really think I can quit smoking analogs. Thing is I need a consistent vape from these things and I'm just not getting it. So I'm thinking of going all out and getting one of the above. I'm using cartos right now and not all that great on the vapor production side. SOOO....would the ego or riva do better? All things being equal I'd rather try one of these first before going all out on a v3. Please help me here guys (and gals)... I really don't want to go back to analogs. THANKS!!!!
M

 

[LowThudd]

OK, got a 510 kit, very basic, from madvapes...After using this I really think I can quit smoking analogs. Thing is I need a consistent vape from these things and I'm just not getting it. So I'm thinking of going all out and getting one of the above. I'm using cartos right now and not all that great on the vapor production side. SOOO....would the ego or riva do better? All things being equal I'd rather try one of these first before going all out on a v3. Please help me here guys (and gals)... I really don't want to go back to analogs. THANKS!!!!
M

Madvapes has the Hello 016 cart kit in stock for like $34. I would look into that. It only has one batt, so maybe you could order an extra eGo batt w/ it.

 

[matthawk7]

I know the v3 puts out more voltage but does the ego/riva up the voltage from the regular 510? I am so new I don't know if my problem is the cartos or the voltage. What does the reg. 510 battery put out? I could experiment with a 3.7 or 5v passthrough OR try out reg or LR atty's. I have no idea...someone help!
M

 

[matthawk7]

Bout to order from Nhaler any advice?
can't post links....
Seems like a kick ... price...is this a knock off?
M

 

[Nobodyatall]

The eGo/RiVa operate at the same voltage as the 510, but have greater battery capacity. Supposedly 650mah for the eGo and 750?mah for the Riva. That's about it.

I suspect that most of the eGo types are being made at the same factory or pair of factories or whatever the Chicom gov has set up. It seems very difficult to pin the facts down. Ergo, what is a knockoff if there is no actual patent or registered trademark involved? The definition becomes blurred. Sorry, I know that is not helpful, but is possibly the true situation. I would see what others say about a given product from a particular distributor and put trust in that. If the folks here call someone a reputable dealer, then they probably are.

I use an eGo type unit represented to me as a Riva. Works pretty well and keeps me vapin' all day. Sadly, I don't know much of the V3.

 

[matthawk7]

communist/socialist what's the diff...If it were not for the diff in price I'd jump all over the v3. Made in the USA. Something about knowing it's mechanical makes a difference. I know it's just a battery but damn, i just need a coupon or something. I can get an ego from nhaler plus juice for the same price! I'm too new to this to venture out that far. Maybe next month...yeah, probably....

 

[Nobodyatall]

communist/socialist what's the diff...If it were not for the diff in price I'd jump all over the v3. Made in the USA. Something about knowing it's mechanical makes a difference. I know it's just a battery but damn, i just need a coupon or something. I can get an ego from nhaler plus juice for the same price! I'm too new to this to venture out that far. Maybe next month...yeah, probably....

V3 made in the USA? Hmmm..... I'm going to be researching that bad boy.

Thanks for pointing that out.

 

[randyc]

You need a 6 volt unit like a SB or BB from AltSmoke. I have both. I quit analogs over a year ago after 33 years. Anything less just doesn't do it for me. You'll get tons of thick vapor like you want. You might want to check out the joker or some of the other high voltage units, that's the only way you'll be satisfied.

 

[VaporMadness]

The eGo and Riva should provide an experience very much like a std 510 batt... only for much longer between recharges. They operate at the same voltage as the std 510 batt. Although you can also run lower resistance attys on an eGo/Riva which is not really an option with a std 510 batt.

The Prodigy V3 is a different kind of thing compared to those other two. It's a battery tube device in which you put separate Li-ion batteries. Depending on the batteries you use with it you'll get different voltage levels. If you go with the 6v option, you'll likely have to shop around for higher resistance attys that are better suited for that much power (3.5ohm range). If you go with the single 17670 3.7v option... that battery has considerably more capacity than the eGo or Riva and will last you much more time between recharges. This device is also somewhat larger than an eGo/Riva.

Battery Type: AW 17670 or Tenergy LifePo4 RCR123a
Battery Quantity: (1) 17670 or (2) RCR123a Batteries
Voltage Type: Fixed (purely mechanical)
Running Voltage: 3.7v or 6v

You're comparing apples to oranges when comparing the eGo to a Prodigy V3. The Icon, which takes a single 14500 battery, is a closer comparison an eGo, but still more powerful.

There are a lot of options when you get into the world of battery MODs. The V3 is definitely one of the fancier MODs out there. Before you shell out a bunch of money, you might want to do some research and take the time to understand what your priorities and preferences are.

 

[LowThudd]

Just for the sake of argument, I notice much better vapor production with my eGo. It may just be because the eGo is manual and my 510 is auto, but I think that the higher capacity batts have a greater drain rate than the lower cap batts. That would be consistent with MOST batt systems.

 

[VaporMadness]

Just for the sake of argument, I notice much better vapor production with my eGo. It may just be because the eGo is manual and my 510 is auto, but I think that the higher capacity batts have a greater drain rate than the lower cap batts. That would be consistent with MOST batt systems.

I don't have an eGo or a Riva, but absolutely they should provide a greater drain rate than the smaller 510 batts. I imagine they experience less voltage sag under the load of a std 510 atty.

Similar but better experience would have been a more accurate wording.

A lot of people seem to give up on the std ecig batts pretty quickly. Probably getting an eGo/Riva like things from the get go is a good idea. Branching out into the the world of higher/variable voltage and lower resistance attys... well its hard to know know which way to branch until you've got some vaping time under your belt

 

[LowThudd]

I don't have an eGo or a Riva, but absolutely they should provide a greater drain rate than the smaller 510 batts. I imagine they experience less voltage sag under the load of a std 510 atty.

Similar but better experience would have been a more accurate wording.

A lot of people seem to give up on the std ecig batts pretty quickly. Probably getting an eGo/Riva like things from the get go is a good idea. Branching out into the the world of higher/variable voltage and lower resistance attys... well its hard to know know which way to branch until you've got some vaping time under your belt

Very true, I'll go that route eventually. For me, the technology isn't quite there yet. Though I do like the looks of this:LpV3 Series

Slightly higher voltage, but not by much, maybe .4 volts. I already have one batt for it(from a dead PT), so getting one more batt and a charger would be very little expense. When the high volt mods are ergonamic, reliable and self juicing I will invest in one. But not until then. JMO.

 

[matthawk7]

Since a knockoff 510 w. cartos was my first experience, I'm really thinking that dripping may solve my problem of consistent vape. I went ahead and ordered an ego from NHaler along with a LR atty. And a drip tip. I'm thinking that if a straight atty doesn't work i'll try drippin'. Then LR atty. Then drip on a LR atty. If none of that gets me what I'm looking for, I'll just try crack. Or maybe the V3. Hahahaha

 

[Brick]

Just got a RIVA a few days ago. I have absolutely no complaints so far. Been vaping on it 3 days and only switched the batteries 3 times. I started with a 902, and those batts were only lasting 2-4 hours for me. The battery I just took out lasted for 25 hours, and that includes a 3 hour trip to the bar last night. The Riva comes with a 750 MaH battery, but when I need to replace, I am going to order the 1000 MaH battery for the tornado. I've heard they work well together. The vapor production is way better than the 902, and it is much easier to pull on. The 902 feels closer to a real cig in your hand, but the Riva feels more like hitting a real cig. I am very happy with the purchase so far. I got it for 50 bucks shipped from vaporjunction.com. Use coupon code ecf10 for a 10% discount.

 

[D4rk50ul]

If I vape on my 510 I actually can get bigger vapor than my eGo. The difference for me is that the draw on the eGo is slower and produces denser vapor, which I like better. It's also slightly warmer due to the cone I assume and feels more like a traditional cigarette. Both are awesome devices and comparing them other than battery life is like splitting hairs.

 

[prawdaeh]

i've had to charge a battery twice since receiving my ego almost 36 hours ago... starter kit comes with 2 batts - they'll definately last you long enuff - if u buy from janty or joye as far as the eGo goes it charges in about half the time it takes to kill one of the batteries if you're vaping hard core.. from what i hear the Riva is basically the same...long battery life. I think you'd be ok with either. But then again other people have given good suggestions.

 

[LowThudd]

If I vape on my 510 I actually can get bigger vapor than my eGo. The difference for me is that the draw on the eGo is slower and produces denser vapor, which I like better. It's also slightly warmer due to the cone I assume and feels more like a traditional cigarette. Both are awesome devices and comparing them other than battery life is like splitting hairs.

The draw thing changes entirely with eGomega cartos. MUCH more vapor, and easier to draw than the 510. I have tried using the carto on the 510, and it does not compare to the eGo in vapor produxtion at all. just my