Evic vs SVD?

[bogeyjim]

Which would you get and why?

I'm looking for something that is not boxy like my iTaste MVP which I love, but I'm tired of the crazy looks I get when I'm vaping out of a box when out in public

The SVD and the Protank II is what I was gonna make my setup , but I just found the Evic and ECA tank, which looks cool too.

Your thoughts?

 

[dam718]

My opinion is that the SVD is a better built mod than the eVic, with regard to materials. They SVD is also more versatile out of the box with regard to battery options. The eVic has a lot of technology packed in, but suffers from some trivial limitations, such as 11W and 5V power and voltage caps, respectively. The eVic can use any 18mm battery size, but it requires buying extra battery tubes.

eVic does a better job with PWM, and at certain voltage settings even offers a flat DC output. The SVD uses 0-6V PWM to achieve its output, and to some this produces a vape that is a bit harsh compared to devices with flat output.

If you're a tech head and can live within the voltage and power limitations, I'd say the eVic is a nice device. It can give you a lot of data, but in the end how relevant will that information be to you? Do you really need custom vape profiles that skew the voltage of the vape over the duration of your pull? Do you really need how much vape time you've accumulated over the course of a day? A week? A month? If you don't care about any of this, then I'd say you don't need an eVic.

Personally, I would probably go with the SVD... Build quality aside, I just don't know how long the control head on the eVic will last. Will it be dead in 2 years, or keep going? The SVD is using a more simple control circuit, less to break...

This opinion is all based on what I like in a device though... Quality craftsmanship, materials, and durability. Can it survive a few accidental falls during the time I expect to keep it? I just have a feeling that the eVic is a device that could suffer a catastrophic failure if it landed the wrong way on a sidewalk... Where the SVD seems like it can take a beat down...

 

[coldcase]

I have the SVD and a Protank 2 and they work well together. Not a fan of the eVic.

 

[bogeyjim]

Great, well that's settled

Great response Dam, much appreciated!

 

[Ronald3638]

The SID will give you a light weight device that looks and feels very much like the Evic and cost's about the same if you factor in batteries and charger; if that is what your looking for, I like mine but all in all I like my SVD better because it's more versatile and I think it looks better. If you aren't into stacking batteries then get the express kit.

 

[bogeyjim]

Nah the battery thing is fine with me. I'll just need to purchase some and a charger unfortunately.

SVD it is then


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[st1y1]

Good choice, ive had a mvp for a while & love it but i got a svd bout a month ago & its my everyday apv, mvp is now a backup.

 

[bogeyjim]

Yea I love my MVP, that's another reason I'm going with the SVD. The MVP has performed like a champion, and it's been through hell and back!

 

[Sweetab]

Are both the svd, and the evic pass throughs ? Is the svd heavy?

 

[Glenn_K]

Greetings; I love the idea of a USB-recharged APV, but after reading several ECF threads about people using eVics, I decided not to get one.

With the SVD, OTOH, i'm not sure I've seen a single negative comment related to build quality and durability, and there are tons of favourable posts from SVD users. I've got an SVD on the way, and i'm hoping it will be there when I get home tonite (damned Canada Post "express post" service -- my SVD was suppose to have arrived days ago.)

Regards
Glenn

 

[Glenn_K]

Are both the svd, and the evic pass throughs ? Is the svd heavy?

Greetings; I believe eVics can be used even while the USB power chord is plugged in, but SVD are not pass-throughs.

I think size is a bit of a knock against the SVD, apparently it's larger than a Vamo (not sure how it compares to an eVic).

SVDs can take 18500-sizes batteries, which sounds useful. In practise, I find that 18350s in my Vamo only give an hour or two of use between charges, which makes them pretty much worthless to me. An 18500 battery at 1100 mAh will permit a smaller APV configuration than an 18650, while -- i'm guessing here -- running for 3 or 4 or maybe 5 hours between charges.

Regards
Glenn

 

[JacobDaniel]

Hi, I have the eVic (about a week now), I use to vape at 6V and the 5V, 11W limit does not bother me, I have not dropped it yet but i'd rather not test that out, lol My girl has the SID, its a little taller than the eVic, it looks like you could drop it with no issue, lol and she likes it allot. The ECA for the eVic, I really do not like, needs cleaning often and creates a vacuum that does not allow liquid to the coil, so you have to remove the tank often (this creates a dry hit). All in all, I like the eVic but have a backup if I break it somehow.

 

[WillyZee]

I have never used an SVD ... however the eVic I bought has been a champ ... the battery easily lasts more than a full day ... I have put 14,700 puffs on it in 55 days.

Even though I picked up a backup Panasonic 3400 battery ... the pass through feature is a must have for me

 

[bogeyjim]

As far as batteries are concerned, I want to get some 18350's and 18650's.

Does it matter which ones I buy, I saw some decent ones on eBay that come with a charger too...

Would this be an OK starting set up?

2pcs 3 7V UltraFire 18650 3000mAh Rechargeable Battery Red 18250 Charger | eBay

 

[bogeyjim]

OR how about this one instead?

2X TrustFire 18650 2400mAh 3 7V Li ion Battery TrustFire TR 001 Battery Charger | eBay

 

[Heavyrocker]

Get a Vamo instead.

 

[bogeyjim]

Just asking about batteries and a charger. I'm going with the SVD, 99% sure of it


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[Sloveez]

My current setup is the SVD and the Pro Tank II. This is my latest "rig" and quite frankly I love it!

My only issue with the SVD is that you need to be careful what batteries you use in it. You need the unprotected batteries or the SVD will turn off automatically (built in protection). Also, it won't fire under 1.2 ohms, so sub-ohming is out of the question (not an issue with the Pro Tank though).

With the 18650 battery, it's a MONSTER!! Definitely a conversation starter. I've already converted 2 or 3 people just from them asking what the heck that thing is I'm sucking on! ;-)

Enjoy!

 

[bogeyjim]

How do I know if a battery is unprotected?

Are those links I supplied unprotected batteries?

 

[Akolite]

Ya, the SVD is the way to go. The thing is built like a tank. I dropped mine out of my pocket while riding my bike and it was fine. Only a few scratches. Its my main device now with my SiD as my backup.