I've recently been very close to purchasing my first dna200, there's just 1 thing holding me back.
Battery life, it almost feels like a scam... why should I purchase a dna200 but have to vape it with a subtank on 35watts in order to ensure the battery lasts the day.
For a £150 mod I should be able to vape my x2 0.19ohm stapled fused Clapton build on my velocity at 120watts all day long and still have 70% remaining for tomorrow.
At first I was settled on the vaporshark, and then changed my mind to the lavabox... Luckily I waited, and gave myself time to realise that instead of impulse buying a shiney dna200... I need to consider the practicalities...
I've come to the realisation that the Wimsec reuleaux dna200.. In all of its bulk and ugliness... Is the only valid option right now.
I find this really annoying.
I am curious about this mod that last all day at 120w and only goes down to 70%. Without knowing what mod you are getting such great battery life with this is all speculation.
Keep in mind these numbers are estimates and do not take into account the better discharge curves of lipos at high power. But are useful when trying to pick out a DNA200 mod
If using LG HG2 3000mah in the common 2 18650 series 7.4v mods at 120w .19
Battery power capacity @ 7.4 V 22.2 Wh
Estimated total runtime 10 min
Estimated # puffs @ 5 sec puffs 120
The 44 DNA 200 same resistance and wattage Battery - 3s 11.1v 2000mah Lipo - 120w .19
Battery power capacity @ 11.1 V 22.2 Wh
Estimated total runtime 10 min
Estimated # puffs @ 5 sec puffs 120
Now lets take the vapor shark - 3s 11.1v 900mah Lipo - 120w .19
Battery power capacity @ 11.1 V 9.99 Wh
Estimated total runtime 4 min
Estimated # puffs @ 5 sec puffs 54
It is not logical to compare vape time of a 22.2 watt hours mod to a 9.99 watt hour mod and wonder why the battery is not lasting as long.
The Reuleaux DNA200 with triple series LG HG2 3000mah 11.1v - 120w .19
Battery power capacity @ 11.1 V 33.3 Wh
Estimated total runtime 17 min
Estimated # puffs @ 5 sec puffs 200
the dna200 I built - 3s 2200mah 11.1v - 120w .19
Battery power capacity @ 11.1 V 24.42 Wh
Estimated total runtime 12 min
Estimated # puffs @ 5 sec puffs 147
Now at my normal vape settings same 2200mah lipo- 50w .29 3.66v going to the coils
Battery power capacity @ 11.1 V 24.42 Wh
Estimated total runtime 37 min
Estimated # puffs @ 5 sec puffs 440
lasts about 5 work days with my vaping habits.
TLDR - no scam - just lack of comparing to similar watt hour set ups.
If battery life is what you want your have 2 options
1. Build coils that use the power applied more efficiently
2. Higher Watt hour mod