Genuine vs. Knock Off Evod

[Beerbrah]

So when I first started vaping, a buddy of mine gave me an Ego Twist and an Evod to get started. I recently ordered 3 new Evods and they seem to weigh less and feel, for lack of better words at the moment, cheaper. I don't want to name the vendors, because they have been working fine since I've got them, but does anyone know a significant difference between the genuine and knock off evods?

Thanks in advance for your replies.

 

[ddubb]

I also have a handful of both and found that the knockoffs, when soaked in alcohol to clean, had the color peel off down to bare metal. As for function, they both work great. Just know if you get colored knockoffs, the color wont last.

 

[Beerbrah]

I mean the build feels the same and they are both unlabeled, which I have read that the genuine don't necessarily say "evod bcc" at the bottom. It just seems that the new ones are lighter weight and just feel different in general.

It's very possible that I am just crazy too, so who knows.

 

[Sunger]

Was it a US vendor? I'm curious...

 

[Beerbrah]

Was it a US vendor? I'm curious...

Yes the 3 new ones I ordered were a US vendor and I'm pretty sure the one he gave me was from a US vendor as well

 

[Wow1420]

Side by side, the juice window on the knock-off is very slightly longer. The metal trim ring below the drip tip is different, the Kanger is more angled and the knock-off is almost square. If you compare the coil heads, you can see the knock-off ones are more crudely manufactured. Some of the knock-offs have airholes at 90,90, 180 degrees, some are evenly spaced like the Kanger.

Does your US vendor actually identify them as Kanger or not? If not, they are very likely knock-offs.

 

[hvac999]

A genuine one has EVOD BCC printed on the side. The knock offs do not. Sometimes there are only 2 vent holes instead of 3 on a knock off. I am using a fasttech EVOD right now. It works fine and accepted a Kanger head.

 

[Wow1420]

Not all the genuine ones have the EVOD BCC logo on them. Most of mine do not and I am confident they are genuine.

 

[Beerbrah]

Side by side, the juice window on the knock-off is very slightly longer. The metal trim ring below the drip tip is different, the Kanger is more angled and the knock-off is almost square. If you compare the coil heads, you can see the knock-off ones are more crudely manufactured. Some of the knock-offs have airholes at 90,90, 180 degrees, some are evenly spaced like the Kanger.

Does your US vendor actually identify them as Kanger or not? If not, they are very likely knock-offs.

They label them as Kanger, I think I am just crazy.

 

[paulw2014]

I think it's better to get the genuine stuff, with knockoffs you are taking a gamble

 

[InTheShade]

I think it's better to get the genuine stuff, with knockoffs you are taking a gamble

How do you know they are genuine? I think that is the question the OP was asking.

I have 3 EVOD, 1 with the BCC logo and 2 without. They are identical apart from that. The airholes are the same, the head inside looks the same, the window and the area around the drip tip are all the same. I dunno if that means I have 3 genuine or 3 knock-offs, but I know they work great.

 

[dominus2nd]

ive read that the ones from fasttech leak. But other threads have said that they just have to take it apart and put it back together tighter and it works as good as the real ones. Also there is a trick where you put the condom on upside down. it allows for better wicking but also no leaking or gurgling

 

[Ghenghis]

I just ordered like 18 Evods from VaporBreak, they might be knock offs, for $2. we will see. soon we will see

 

[DarthCheddar]

I just ordered like 18 Evods from VaporBreak, they might be knock offs, for $2. we will see. soon we will see

How did those work out? Two air holes or three? Evod BCC labeled or no label?

Thx!

 

[djsvapour]

None of mine have a logo and they are all from Kanger. I know this, as they are from the top UK Kanger vendor.

The "cloned" ones are taking a big bashing in the UK at the moment.

"You pays your money and takes your choice."

 

[Hill]

A genuine one has EVOD BCC printed on the side. The knock offs do not. Sometimes there are only 2 vent holes instead of 3 on a knock off. I am using a FastTech EVOD right now. It works fine and accepted a Kanger head.

Well that explains why I was never impressed with Evods and did'nt understand what all the fuss was about lol
cheap knockoffs.

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

Some other differences:

Genuine Kanger have three airholes. At least one knockoff version has only two.

On the real ones, the airholes are right in the middle between the connection to the tank and the connection to the battery. Knockoffs could be anywhere.

The real ones take the Protank and MT3S coils. Knockoffs don't work as well because the center tube is too long and prevents the head with Protank/MT3S coil from screwing down correctly, leading to leaking.

 

[DarthCheddar]

Some other differences:

Genuine Kanger have three airholes. At least one knockoff version has only two.

On the real ones, the airholes are right in the middle between the connection to the tank and the connection to the battery. Knockoffs could be anywhere.

The real ones take the Protank and MT3S coils. Knockoffs don't work as well because the center tube is too long and prevents the head with Protank/MT3S coil from screwing down correctly, leading to leaking.

Hmm.. the plot thickens. Saw an earlier post saying Kangar has two air holes.. not three. My no label evod has 3.. and works.. ok but nothing too special. a bit too airy for my tastes.
Does anyone have the one with the BCC label on it? If so, how many Air Holes??