Joyetech Evic VS Provari which one do I spend my hard earned money on to be happy.

[VapoPirateRoi]

So I have yet to decide on my end all PV by end all I mean the device I am gonna be the most happy with to the point that I dont need to buy another. Use one or the other and a ego twist back up, I am at odds with this one, on one hand the provari everyone loves while on the other hand the evic can recieve firmware updates to potentially make it the better PV. Ones VV while the other is VV/VW I know this. What I want to know is your opinions/experiences on both. Which one do you find to be the better PV. I have found the Evic to be 109$ on my main vendors site.(I wont name drop for the hell of it) that comes with everything you need to vape battery included. ( Ok ill name drop Kalamazoo vapor shop (KVS) is awesome there juices are one of the best I have tried.) while the provari is 212$ on sale battery and charger included. I already know you get what you pay for so please don't tell me that. Anyways I am trying to do as much research as possible to be happy. And this is the place to do it. So tell me your thoughts and experiences. What do you like about one or the other. Flaws? Improvements? Whats awesome? Consider that I am using a ego twist as my main. I like it it works I use knock off egos from the beginning days of vaping that still work as my back ups and a joye tech pass thru as my backs ups backup. Lets hear it. Thanks in advance.

 

[crxess]

I really cannot see anyone except you knowing what is best for you. Even then that may take test driving each yourself.
I have and use eVic's along with several other mods. Each I purchased looking for specific features in devices. I enjoy using my toys.

 

[VapoPirateRoi]

while i understand that I am the only one thats gonna know what I like. I am looking more for the experiences of others.

 

[OR-DMBFAN]

I take my Provari with me everywhere I go....I have not used an Evic but have read good things about them. Any device still depends on other parts to really deliver the great vaping experience. Burned cartomizers and overcooked juice will taste like crap no matter what you use. Tanks can leak and all that....I don't believe in telling people that the Provari is the best thing ever because to someone else it may not be. But I have been very happy with the performance and reliability of it from day one. And it has kept me from missing cigarettes for about 6 months now after smoking for over 30 years. Happily vaping away right now!

 

[Baditude]

Nothing more need be said.

 

[adeline]

Let me be honest, and I'm going to catch some s$!7 for this ...

My ProVari has become my backup after receiving my eVic. BUT let me tell you why..

Variable Wattage. I have 5 (soon to be 6) rebuildable atomizers, and I switch them off constantly. Not having to mess with the wattage/voltage after switching is NICE.

The interface. Click the wheel to change your volts/watts. You don't have to click 5 times then wait, then adjust, then scroll all the way through if you miss, then WAIT again to get back into vape mode. You just spin the wheel. If you pass your desired volts/watts, you just click it the other way.

The LED homescreen. I can see ohms, watts, volts, and battery life by just looking at it.

And finally.. My ProVari needs a tuneup. I have some serious carbon buildup on the battery contact that WILL NOT come completely off. So my battery isn't making contact 100% of the time. I need to pick up a fiberglass pen and try to clean it off once and for all (pencil eraser does okay but the buildup is still there .. and comes back). Then I'll just have to contact ProVape.

Now. I still use my Provari... especially when building or dry burning my RBAs. I trust it more than the eVic in that aspect (I do own a multimeter to measure ohms and check for shorts, but the ProVari is just as reliable for that).

And any time I'm trying to show someone what vaping is about, I bring the ProVari. It's just a well-designed machine.

So ... that's my story.


Oh, and you can get the eVic cheaper ready to vape...
Joyetech eVic Starter Kit | eVic Vapor Intelligent Ecigarette from AquaVaporCig North Carolina
Use coupon code "switch" to get 10% off of $105 -- and free shipping.
Comes with the Vivi STV Nova clearo and a free 10ml of juice.

 

[VapoPirateRoi]

Let me be honest, and I'm going to catch some s$!7 for this ...

My ProVari has become my backup after receiving my eVic. BUT let me tell you why..

Variable Wattage. I have 5 (soon to be 6) rebuildable atomizers, and I switch them off constantly. Not having to mess with the wattage/voltage after switching is NICE.

The interface. Click the wheel to change your volts/watts. You don't have to click 5 times then wait, then adjust, then scroll all the way through if you miss, then WAIT again to get back into vape mode. You just spin the wheel. If you pass your desired volts/watts, you just click it the other way.

The LED homescreen. I can see ohms, watts, volts, and battery life by just looking at it.

And finally.. My ProVari needs a tuneup. I have some serious carbon buildup on the battery contact that WILL NOT come completely off. So my battery isn't making contact 100% of the time. I need to pick up a fiberglass pen and try to clean it off once and for all (pencil eraser does okay but the buildup is still there .. and comes back). Then I'll just have to contact ProVape.

Now. I still use my Provari... especially when building or dry burning my RBAs. I trust it more than the eVic in that aspect (I do own a multimeter to measure ohms and check for shorts, but the ProVari is just as reliable for that).

And any time I'm trying to show someone what vaping is about, I bring the ProVari. It's just a well-designed machine.

So ... that's my story.


Oh, and you can get the eVic cheaper ready to vape...
Joyetech eVic Starter Kit | eVic Vapor Intelligent Ecigarette from AquaVaporCig North Carolina
Use coupon code "switch" to get 10% off of $105 -- and free shipping.
Comes with the Vivi STV Nova clearo and a free 10ml of juice.

now this is the type of info I am interested in seeing. Thank you so much. But lets not stop keep going people.

 

[Buzzsaw46]

My concern with the Evic would be longevity. It is a pretty new device so not much to go on as far as how it will hold up over time. Where the ProVari has a long track record of holding up even in rough environments. Adeline makes a very good case for the Evic though, it sounds like a nice device!

 

[adeline]

My concern with the Evic would be longevity. It is a pretty new device so not much to go on as far as how it will hold up over time. Where the ProVari has a long track record of holding up even in rough environments. Adeline makes a very good case for the Evic though, it sounds like a nice device!

Truth.

I'm hoping to see those control heads at half the price to be honest. "Just in case."

I like having backups to my backups. And so I do. And I just so happen to love them all!

 

[Fury83]

I have both and they are my main non-mechanicals. They are both good devices but they are both very different devices. The thing they both deliver is a nice non-rattlesnaking vape. Since I am a 7-9 watt type guy, I am pretty well apples to apples when comparing the two.

I use the evic as my throw on the passenger seat mod. Honestly since you don't have to access a menu to change volts/watts and the screen has all info available at once, it is better for this for me. I mostly use it with an 18350 tube at this point, it packs a lot of features into something pretty small that way. Also, the 18350 ego mod tube has that nice Joye rubber coating, at least for black. I understand the durability concern but mine has been dropped and knocked over with no ill effects.

I use my provari mostly at home ( I work from home) and it is pretty much my main device. I can't say much more than what everyone else says; it's built well, looks nice and does exactly what I ask it to.

I think you will be happy with either, you can also find the evic for less than you listed. It really comes down to what you want and how much you want to spend. The provari is a better device, this isn't a knock on the evic, but that doesn't mean it is a better device for you.

So I won't be telling you what to buy but consider if the things that make the provari better are worth the extra hundred dollars (to get everything you need) to you. If I could only have one, I would get the provari but that's me.

 

[Plumes.91]

I just got my evic and its a cool device. I also have a provari, which is my favorite device.
I like the evic a lotttt. I use it right along side my provari ever since I got it.
My provari is still seeing more use because it is smaller and I like a shorter/smaller PV...
But for the most part, I use my evic every few vape sessions, so I can switch up juices.
I like a sweet juice and then a savory juice, and I alternate those very frequently.

I've only had the evic for a week or so. Right off the bat, I can tell you its going to break someday.
Like, the ring that controls the screen? Its going to break. No doubt about it.
If you drop the evic and it lands on the ring, that thing is done. But, thats cool with me.
Love the look & feel of the ring. Love the variable wattage too. 8.5w is great for 2ohm vaping.
Another thing to consider is that the evic only goes to 5 volts, so, not much more than ur twists already do.

But, if you don't mind a device that will break when it drops, go for the evic. I probably would for my 1st mod.
It looks cool and the VW is great. I feel like my provari is indestructable and I love the repair service/warranty.
Both have their ups and downs and its up to you to weigh what is most important in each device.

 

[Baditude]

But, if you don't mind a device that will break when it drops, go for the evic. Right off the bat, I can tell you its going to break someday.

I feel like my provari is indestructable and I love the repair service/warranty.

This is a no-brainer to me. What am I missing in this debate?

 

[Fury83]

This is a no-brainer to me. What am I missing in this debate?

That evics don't actually break when dropped. I mean, sure they could but it's not likely from my experience and looking at the number of evics broken by gravity that I've seen vs the number of people who have them.

Also, it's not a debate, it's what fits the OP better.

 

[Baditude]

That evics don't actually break when dropped. I mean, sure they could but it's not likely from my experience and looking at the number of evics broken by gravity that I've seen vs the number of people who have them.

Also, it's not a debate, it's what fits the OP better.

The title of the thread is evic vs provari. Sounds like a debate between the merits of two devices to me.

Not picking a fight with you, Fury. I just found Plumes' comments to be revealing in the quality of materials that would affect the durability and usefulness of the two devices for a length of time. Maybe I missed the point of his comments. Seemed pretty obvious to me, tho.

 

[Hello World]

Which one do you find to be the better PV. I have found the Evic to be 109$ on my main vendors site.(I wont name drop for the hell of it) that comes with everything you need to vape battery included. ( Ok ill name drop Kalamazoo vapor shop (KVS) is awesome there juices are one of the best I have tried.) while the provari is 212$ on sale battery and charger included.

I use both the eVic and Provari at home, but only take the eVic to work with me throughout the day. Each has features and functions that would make me lean one way or the other depending on suitability and requirement for any given event.

Because I am ending up in RBA-land with 30 ga coil wiring, the Provari is pretty much a necessity. If not for that, I would have never bought it as the eVic not only covers all those bases, but I feel does them every bit as good if not better. But if the thickness & weight of the steel construction, a long proven track record of reliable performance, higher power and super-precise power settings is your guy, go with the Provari.

The eVic is far more practical on a day to day basis to lug around, and now have almost 1,000 hours of continuous non-stop use and never even had a single hiccup - both of my eVics ... very reliable devices. I only use the Provari for 1 thing ... 30 ga RBAs.

 

[RedhatPat]

GrimmGreen does a lot of helpful reviews of batteries. I found these two videos, hope it helps.

JOYETECH EVIC FIRST IMPRESSIONS AKA REALLY THE LAST VIDEO OF 2012 - YouTube

and

JOYETECH eVic FOLLOWUP 2-17-2013 - YouTube

 

[dam718]

GrimmGreen does a lot of helpful reviews of batteries. I found these two videos, hope it helps.

JOYETECH EVIC FIRST IMPRESSIONS AKA REALLY THE LAST VIDEO OF 2012 - YouTube

and

JOYETECH eVic FOLLOWUP 2-17-2013 - YouTube

What I find somewhat amusing is that in the follow up video, the conclusion is that he likes the eVic, but not one time during the video, with the many vapes he took, did he seem satisfied with the vape...

Not one time...

How can you like something that doesn't give you a good vape?

I don't own an eVic so I'm not gonna sit here and throw my opinions around like they are the gospel, but until this thig can hit the 6V mark, it just doesn't appeal to me at all... I use standard resistance cartos, all riding in the 2.8-3.2 Ohm range... I need this thing to rock out around 5.5V to vape at the heat levels I prefer...

The ProVari can fire a 3 Ohm carto at 5.5V all day long...

Something to consider...

Edit: I wanted to reitterate that I don't own an eVic, but I wanted to throw this food for thought out there... A lot of folks might say in response to my comments above that maybe I should switch to a low res carto, or use an atomizer that's in a more universal range of say 2 Ohms for use with the eVic...

And they would make a valid point...

In contention to that, I don't think it should be MY responsibility to purchase all new cartos or change the way I wrap coils, or have any obligation to alter the atomizer I choose to screw into the top of my PV of choice.

In that respect, I really think Joyetech screwed the pooch on this thing. You make a device to be universally compatible with a vast majority of currently available devices, and allows for heat ranges that are acceptable to a vast majority of the user base.

I am speculating here, but I believe this is a hardware limitation and not something that can be fixed via firmware. If the circuit is hard limited at 5V, there is nothing that software can do to cirumvent that.

 

[Fury83]

The title of the thread is evic vs provari. Sounds like a debate between the merits of two devices to me.

Not picking a fight with you, Fury. I just found Plumes' comments to be revealing in the quality of materials that would affect the durability and usefulness of the two devices for a length of time. Maybe I missed the point of his comments. Seemed pretty obvious to me, tho.

I just think at this point, unless someone is trolling or really just doesn't pay attention, everyone knows the provari is a better device. Is a better device for the ts, maybe...maybe not. Both have pros and cons, only ts can decide what is more important for them.

Since I have both, I just list my observations on both.

 

[KraKsX]

EVic = more options (I really love MVR mode)
Provari = better made

I'd say, GET BOTH! (EVic first, then Provari)

 

[nanowerx]

I don't own an eVic so I'm not gonna sit here and throw my opinions around like they are the gospel, but until this thig can hit the 6V mark, it just doesn't appeal to me at all... I use standard resistance cartos, all riding in the 2.8-3.2 Ohm range... I need this thing to rock out around 5.5V to vape at the heat levels I prefer...

The ProVari can fire a 3 Ohm carto at 5.5V all day long...

Something to consider...

But if you notice from the GrimmGreen follow-up video, he is almost 100% certain that a future firmware update will increase the VV to 6V or more, as am I, which is why I bought it....the ability for future upgrades to increase the usefulness of the device. I use low Ohm cartomizers/clearomizers anyway and for those, going higher than 5volts is just asking to burn up your atty.