Ego vs Riva

[BlueBloodedCatFan]

I didn't want to start a new thread but quick question about the Ego...is it the same as a Riva? I had been looking at getting an ego for a few weeks now, and found the riva at a better price. To me they look the same, so what's the difference

 

[jjrose]

The button is different. That is the only thing I have found.
ego has hard plastic, riva a rubbery type.

 

[Jonmo1]

Riva has slightly longer lasting battery
Riva = 750 mah
Ego = 650 mah

Not sure about the physical size, I only have a Riva. Works great for me.
One battery literally lasts me ALL day, from Wake up till Go to Bed.
Fairly heavy vaping, 3-4 hits every 10 minutes or so.

Those that say it only lasts 6 to 8 hours are probably using Low Resistance Atomizers.

 

[keyzygirl]

The threading is different so its not compatible.

 

[BlueBloodedCatFan]

Thanks guys for the replies.

Keyzgirl - Threading is different? I know they need an adaptor to use the standard 510 charger, but how is the threading different if they both use 510 Attys?

 

[Drozd]

the threading on the cone isn't compatable that is so the cones are not compatable....they are both 510 devices...different manufacturers... standard ego is 650 mAh, XL eGo is 900 mAh...riva is 750mAh... eGo is a hard plastic button with a white led, while the riva is a rubberized button with a blue led....the "band" on the eGo is silver where the riva is a goldish tone..the eGo comes in more colors...

and now there's another knock off/clone made by bauway the BW-510E (also known at some vandors as the animus... which has a slightly different body design and available in some different colors and is really pretty cool looking

 

[BlueBloodedCatFan]

Well Crap... I was leaning towards the Riva after everyone's post because of battery life, but now that I hear that there is an XL Ego, I am torn. Hadn't seen the XL out there, who is carrying them?

 

[Bella Chic]

I have both the Riva and the eGo and I rather like the Riva better because of the button. They are the same exact size, last me all day on one battery. The cone of the eGo DOES fit onto the Riva and I also use the eGo rapid charger with my Riva just fine also. They are both 510 units with much longer battery life and ARE compatible. I hope this helps you...oh oh OH...and...You can get a full Riva kit from vaporjunction.com right now for $49.95. Awesome deal I hope this helps a lil.

Oh and I love love love using my Riva and eGo with the 510 cartomizers. I'm in vapors heaven

 

[BlueBloodedCatFan]

Thanks Bella - Vapor Station is where I was looking. I saw the price on the Riva and didn't know the difference. That is probably what I will be ordering today.

Edit...Sorry, I was looking at VaporJunction.com

 

[keyzygirl]

OK sorry I was told that they were not compatible with chargers and cones.My mistake for listening to people!!Sorry!!!!just ignore my comment.If the ego charger and cone work its a great deal!!

 

[Drozd]

Well Crap... I was leaning towards the Riva after everyone's post because of battery life, but now that I hear that there is an XL Ego, I am torn. Hadn't seen the XL out there, who is carrying them?

TW has the XL eGo calling it a super tornado...and they're 1000mAh batteries...
otherplaces have the 900mAh batteries but not in a kit so far... and janty will be getting the 900mAh eGo XL eventually...

my personal opinion...I like the eGo at janty because of the long warranty...

 

[Bella Chic]

Thanks Bella - Vapor Station is where I was looking. I saw the price on the Riva and didn't know the difference. That is probably what I will be ordering today.

Edit...Sorry, I was looking at VaporJunction.com

Oh shoot! That's what I ment...VaporJunction.com I'm still not awake lol.