Got each about 1 month ago. Forgetting price for a moment, it is clear to me which is better, at least after a month of very heavy use.
The MVP2 is much, much better. In every way. It is solid as a rock, holds a charge much longer, more tanks fit on it. Perhaps the best thing is that it charges from a standard mini USB. I can charge it at my desk, in my car, etc. My phone charger charges it. Heck, any USB charger charges it. It is smaller and more discrete than the provari. Also, the provari is really annoying to adjust. Cycling thru the menu is reminiscent of the first digital LED digital watches. Honestly, using the menu on the Provari is like being transported to the 70's. if you pass your selection, you have to go all the way around again. Once you kae your selection you have to wait a while to access that selections menu. Then, once you've made your selection, you have to wait a while for the screen to shut off. If you don't you are in danger of messing up the settings and having to start again. besides being annoying, it can result on mistakenly setting your Volts much, much higher than intended.
Finally, and for me this is the absolute decider: It has variable Watts as well as Voltage. I don't pretend to understand what the watts/volts thing is really all about and how they work with each other in relation to ohms, etc. (nor do I really care - it's enough for me to understand that its about more/less power, heat, etc.) But it is a fact that many times it is the adjustment of Watts, not Volts that 'opens up' the flavors and qualities of an ejuice.
Yes, the Provari is very pretty, solid as hell and feels great in your hand. It feels similar to a maglite, and that's a good thing. But even if they were priced the same, I'd take the MVP2 in a heartbeat.
It's $200 vs $50... even if the MVP turns out to need replacement after a year, it's a no-brainer. I'm definately NOT trying to start a flame war, I just want to share my findings with people who are on the fence and with whom a $200 investment matters. I'm glad I have both, since I love toys but hopefully if you have to pick one, this helps a little.
The MVP2 is much, much better. In every way. It is solid as a rock, holds a charge much longer, more tanks fit on it. Perhaps the best thing is that it charges from a standard mini USB. I can charge it at my desk, in my car, etc. My phone charger charges it. Heck, any USB charger charges it. It is smaller and more discrete than the provari. Also, the provari is really annoying to adjust. Cycling thru the menu is reminiscent of the first digital LED digital watches. Honestly, using the menu on the Provari is like being transported to the 70's. if you pass your selection, you have to go all the way around again. Once you kae your selection you have to wait a while to access that selections menu. Then, once you've made your selection, you have to wait a while for the screen to shut off. If you don't you are in danger of messing up the settings and having to start again. besides being annoying, it can result on mistakenly setting your Volts much, much higher than intended.
Finally, and for me this is the absolute decider: It has variable Watts as well as Voltage. I don't pretend to understand what the watts/volts thing is really all about and how they work with each other in relation to ohms, etc. (nor do I really care - it's enough for me to understand that its about more/less power, heat, etc.) But it is a fact that many times it is the adjustment of Watts, not Volts that 'opens up' the flavors and qualities of an ejuice.
Yes, the Provari is very pretty, solid as hell and feels great in your hand. It feels similar to a maglite, and that's a good thing. But even if they were priced the same, I'd take the MVP2 in a heartbeat.
It's $200 vs $50... even if the MVP turns out to need replacement after a year, it's a no-brainer. I'm definately NOT trying to start a flame war, I just want to share my findings with people who are on the fence and with whom a $200 investment matters. I'm glad I have both, since I love toys but hopefully if you have to pick one, this helps a little.
