Lavatube or Vamo?

[Kytrix]

I've just seen the Lavatube v2. It's a very nice-looking and, from reviews I've seen, a well-built and functioning device. I come from an electronics background, so the concepts of VV and VW are familiar to me, and I find the math relatively easy to do in my head. I've seen a lot of talk also, however, about the Vamo. From my understanding, VW is essentially the simplified version of VV, because you aren't required to do the math with the Vamo. Since the math isn't difficult to do for me, and I know how to keep an eye on resistances and voltages, is the Lavatube the way to go? The new version is a gorgeous device, and I'd like to know that I'm getting the best (without spending $200+ for a Provari).

 

[440BB]

Variable wattage has become attractive, but I think that it is mostly useful for those who change cartos/attys often and have varieties of resistance. Even then, the wattage change on the Vamo is in .5 watt increments while voltage is controlled in .1 increments. I seem to be about an 8 watt vaper yet when I was using variable wattage it didn't feel that consistent in vapor or flavor between attys and cartos that varied in resistance. I like to dial it in in smaller increments, so the voltage control is my preference.

After that it comes down to price and which one you'd like to be carrying.

 

[myyrkezaan]

I have both and I prefer the LT. Like 440 I've noticed the dialing in is better with voltage, especially at higher resistance and volts; don't even use VW now.

My Vamo gun metal finish is totally coming off, rattles a bit, needs an adapter to make a good connection with the heads now.

LT is more solid and feels better to me when holding.

I carry LT, Vamo, Telescope: Vamo gets used the least.

 

[michliu]

I have both the LT and the Vamo. Besides the variable wattage, I like the versatility of the Vamo being able to use 18650's single 18350's or 18350's stacked. I don't use my LT any more. I will say the construction of my Lambo 4 is more solid than the Vamo. The battery spring in the Vamo is a real weak point.

 

[AnsonJames]

The Volcano V2 Lavatube is a Vamo.
It has the same internals sans the variable wattage - which they'll probably "add" in the V3 firmware.

The steel Vamo's will be everywhere in a few weeks, they'll have updated springs.

 

[Kytrix]

The Volcano V2 Lavatube is a Vamo.
It has the same internals sans the variable wattage - which they'll probably "add" in the V3 firmware.

The steel Vamo's will be everywhere in a few weeks, they'll have updated springs.

Forgive the ignorance, but I was under the impression that VW was what made the Vamo what it is to begin with. Am I wrong?

 

[EagleGreen]

I own both.. Had I known then what I know now I would own 2 VAMOS.. The LT is ok but the VAMO is better... And Cheaper in price.

 

[Icoth]

Forgive the ignorance, but I was under the impression that VW was what made the Vamo what it is to begin with. Am I wrong?

They seem to use the same or similar chipsets. The reviews show them having the same frequencies, wave forms and max voltages with a given resistance.

 

[AnsonJames]

Forgive the ignorance, but I was under the impression that VW was what made the Vamo what it is to begin with. Am I wrong?

They use exactly the same chipset, the firmware in the Volcano V2 has the VW feature omitted - other than that, it's the same device.

 

[Edd Harbin]

Go with the Vamo , I have both and the Vamo is heads above the LT . Fit ,Finish, and feel are all better on the vamo . I just wish I could have spent the money from the LT on something else .

 

[myyrkezaan]

Go with the Vamo , I have both and the Vamo is heads above the LT . Fit ,Finish, and feel are all better on the vamo . I just wish I could have spent the money from the LT on something else .

That's funny because I have the opposite opinion, wishing I didn't buy the Vamo. For me the finish, feel, diameter, weight and length are better for the LTV2. The Vamo is heavier, longer, slippierer and the gun metal finish is almost totally of the extension tube, wearing off on the fire button and starting to come off on the other parts. If you get the Vamo don't get the gun metal. Warranty for LTV2 is 1 year, Vamo 90 days.

Everyone is different, see if you can find people who have them and hold it for yourself.

 

[benriz]

I have LT, it is best made Chinese device I have ever owned and I have owned many. What sold me is 1 year warranty. Almost nothing from china has that. Dropped many X already on tile floor not even a scratch

 

[thebong24]

LT 2.0 totally rocks but in my personal opinion if im cutting out budget ill go with vamo but if i have extra ill go with LT 2.0... u get what u pay for...i have a LT 2.0 and loving it the only option ill be getting vamo when i cant afford a sturdier and reliable device... my 2 cents

 

[Koman]

I'd say LAvatube, but that's just me!

 

[bcalvanese]

Variable wattage has become attractive, but I think that it is mostly useful for those who change cartos/attys often and have varieties of resistance. Even then, the wattage change on the Vamo is in .5 watt increments while voltage is controlled in .1 increments. I seem to be about an 8 watt vaper yet when I was using variable wattage it didn't feel that consistent in vapor or flavor between attys and cartos that varied in resistance. I like to dial it in in smaller increments, so the voltage control is my preference.

After that it comes down to price and which one you'd like to be carrying.

That is because every .1 volt increment is close enough to a .5 watt increment at the same resistance to be just as acurate.

 

[nahoku]

I own three Vamo's. The deciding factor for me was the size (diameter), price, short mode, and the fact that when I watched the reviews they appeared to have very similar specs, san's VW found on the Vamo. Even the LCD displays look the same.

Personally, I don't use VW, so that was not a selling point for me. Be sure to buy the stainless Vamo if you go that route. The chrome, and black finish will degrade. SS will never degrade.

On the other hand, the LT2 510 connector does appear to be more robust than the Vamo... although I have never seen an LT2 up close in person, so this opinion is only from viewing photos. The first Vamo I got, I stripped the treads... possibly due to the bad threads on the IGO-L (which they all have) and my own ignorance. I'm certainly more careful with my other two Vamo's and so far they've been great.

 

[Wow1420]

Is the Lava tube the same length as the Vamo? What about the length of the LT mini compared to the Vamo in 18350 mode?

 

[GRH8095]

I've just seen the Lavatube v2. It's a very nice-looking and, from reviews I've seen, a well-built and functioning device. I come from an electronics background, so the concepts of VV and VW are familiar to me, and I find the math relatively easy to do in my head. I've seen a lot of talk also, however, about the Vamo. From my understanding, VW is essentially the simplified version of VV, because you aren't required to do the math with the Vamo. Since the math isn't difficult to do for me, and I know how to keep an eye on resistances and voltages, is the Lavatube the way to go? The new version is a gorgeous device, and I'd like to know that I'm getting the best (without spending $200+ for a Provari).

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Another option ...

Sigelei Telescoping ZMax V3 Flat-Top

Will do everything the lavatube v2 & the vamo, can do ... just in a different package.
- Stainless Steel, Brushed Finish, Flat-Top
- 18350 Mode = SEXY!

 

[nahoku]

Is the Lava tube the same length as the Vamo? What about the length of the LT mini compared to the Vamo in 18350 mode?

There is no Lavatube mini. The "real" Lavatube is made by Volcano ecigs. All others lavatubes are just using the name.