Ego vs. Riva

[sean5340]

For those of you have experience with both.

With the Ego being about $5 more than the same spec. Riva, is it worth it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Shady195]

Having had both, aside from the button on the riva being rubbery and the "trim" being gold it performs no better or worse then an ego, if you want to save 5 bucks go for it

 

[permafrying]

Haven't used both but the Riva is 3.7v where the ego is only 3.4

 

[cozzicon]

Haven't used both but the Riva is 3.7v where the ego is only 3.4

Which is misleading because the eGo's use pulse width modulation, which has been claimed to change the nature of the vape.

However, I do own and use both. They both work. And even my original eGo batteries from a year ago are still working.

Some have reported Riva batteries not lasting as long.

So #coinflip

 

[silentt]

I'd have to go with the eGo batteries. I still have a couple 1000mah eGos from when I first started vaping(not that long ago) performing the same as when I first bought them.

 

[Richie G]

I've had true Joye (Janty and TW) eGo batteries last for over a year. My Janty charger is nearly two years old and works flawlessly. I had 2 Riva batteries have switch issues and one Riva charger take a dive. I wish I had a larger sample size to offer more of an opinion, but in my experience the Joye stuff has been worth the extra couple of dollars. JMHO, natch...

 

[fsroq]

I have both, and like the Riva better. At the first place because the higher voltage of them gives you a better vape. Then, the finnish of the Rivas is more durable, and beautifull then the Ego. IMO

 

[JW50]

I have both. Riva better IMO. Best deal on Riva kits that I have found was at Liberty-Flights at ~$30.

 

[WomanOfHeart]

I've had the same Riva batteries for over 8 months now and they're still going strong!

 

[pyro12]

I have Rivas and my roommate has an Egos. One of his bats has a bad connection and he has to shake it/beat on it etc to get it to work. We've passed them back and forth and find no discernible difference in the vaping. I like the Riva button better.

Also, with the 20% off at liberty-flights, I think you're saving more than $5 but I certainly haven't checked every vendors' price...

 

[swedishfish]

Until very recently the warranty on the battery was a little better on the Joye ego than the Riva at LF. That's why I went with the Joye. I think the warranty is the same now, so I'd go for the cheaper one. Unless you don't like the gold band on the riva.

 

[sean5340]

Thanks all, for your time. I should have stated that I currently have 2 Riva batteries. One died at about a month old. The other is still going strong. It seems that everything involved with vaping has a few QC issues. I'll try an Ego considering that all I need is the battery. What's another $18, right.

 

[donnah]

The Riva is a bit higher voltage than the ego and I can tell a difference. I like using the Riva much better than the ego.

 

[spider362]

I prefer the RIVA because I can get a 901 version from Liberty-Flights (E-Liquid and Electronic Cigarette Shop - Category Listings). You can get either the 510 or 901 version kit for $37.49 and if you use their 20% off coupon it's $29.99.

Shipping is $2.99.

 

[swedishfish]

Thanks all, for your time. I should have stated that I currently have 2 Riva batteries. One died at about a month old. The other is still going strong. It seems that everything involved with vaping has a few QC issues. I'll try an Ego considering that all I need is the battery. What's another $18, right.

I had a Riva die after a month. My joye batteries are still going strong since i've gotten them. I don't know if that means I've been lucky with the Joye batteries, unlucky with the Riva or maybe it doesn't mean anything.

 

[mistinthewoods]

Comparing the eGo to the Riva is like comparing an apple to another apple. They both have Chinese made proprietary batteries with quality inconsistencies so you might get good or bad batteries with either. They work the same and seem to be about the same quality so I'd say go with the best deal you can find.

 

[spider362]

I've been using my RIVA batteries (2 batteries, alternating 1 each day) since the middle of March and both are still going strong.

 

[donnah]

I had a Riva die after a month. My joye batteries are still going strong since i've gotten them. I don't know if that means I've been lucky with the Joye batteries, unlucky with the Riva or maybe it doesn't mean anything.

LF warranties their Riva batts for 2 months. I just had one die just under the 2 month mark and they're going to replace it (as soon as a black batt comes in stock) So even if it dies after 2 months, it's only $12.

IMO the Ego and Riva are very different. The difference in voltage is very noticeable to me. My eGo batts seem so weak to me compared to the Riva and my 3.7 box mods.

The Riva SE kit comes with 2 2.0 atties.. the Riva lite kit is $4.34 cheaper and includes 2 2.2 atties.. the Riva carto deluxe bundle comes with 5 2.0 cartos and a carrying case and is the best deal IMO unless you are an atty user and don't want a carrying case. (It's $34.39)

 

[ricks]

I have a T-Rex 1100mah from LF. Does anyone know the voltage on this one?

 

[justwaaaa]

At The House of Vapor you can get a 650 Mah Ego, with cone and passthrough cord for only $25. Great deal!