I think the best imo are the Reo mini or Grand, the Ali'i, the Darwin, the Provari and the Eclipse. Never tried the others so I can't comment, their are other good ones too.
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I've been watching videos, reading reviews and reading forum posts all day and I think I'm gonna give the Provari a try, thank you to everybody for your insight and knowledge !!
"Big" is a bit of a stretch. With something like the Megalodon you can do 3.7v, 5v or 6v...higher if you're into that kind of voltage. What are the "big limitations" you're speaking of if not voltage?
Every mechanical PV I have read about is limited to either 3.7 volts (too little power) or 6 volts (too hot). 4.5 to 5 volts is the sweet spot for vaping for many. That's why 5 volt and variable volt PV's are so popular. I don't know how a true mechancial PV can do 5 volts. I believe it requires a resister at a minimum.
There are 5v batteries and specific chargers for them. They work quite well, though at 600mAh they aren't lasting as long as some would like between charges. Still...it's possible to use them in mods that take 18650's as the size is roughly the same.
Being a Darwin owner, there's nothing I'd rather have. It allows you to use any carto/atty and try all voltages without having to be a rocket scientist or navigate menus. So what if it's electrical, with a 2 year warranty it works out to less then $10 a month if you break down the pricing. If I have to replace it every two years (which I highly doubt), it's still a drop in the bucket compared to smoking. I've tried provari, ggts, helix, super t, saber touch, and a bunch of random things, and although all are wonderful devices, they just don't compete with the versatiliy of the Darwin. I can go from 3.7-7.4 in a fraction of a second, and even if you're new to VV like I was, mastering it was a piece of cake. IMHO, out of everything I've tried, this is my ultimate vape!
If you are more likely to go all mechanical, my vote goes to GG, precise, or reo's, all of which are excellent!
Good luck op, and if you ordered the provari, please let us know how you like it!
If you are more likely to go all mechanical, my vote goes to GG, precise, or reo's, all of which are excellent!
Good luck op, and if you ordered the provari, please let us know how you like it!
There are 5v batteries and specific chargers for them. They work quite well, though at 600mAh they aren't lasting as long as some would like between charges. Still...it's possible to use them in mods that take 18650's as the size is roughly the same.
I have only read about one 5 volt battery (and I believe it was really 4.6 volts) and I believe it was a NiMh battery instead of a Li-on battery. That is a big limitation right there. They don't work as well and you are locked in to few suppliers of that type of battery.
Mine came off the charger at 5.2 volts. But agreed, I only know of 2 vendors in the US selling them. They weren't my favorite, but only because of the short battery life. They performed well, just not long.
Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against VV devices at all. When I had my ProVari, I loved it, I just didn't use the bells and whistles enough to justify keeping it. I still own a VV Tekk and once in a while I get my 4.5 or 4.8v vape on, but just from a personal stand point, I don't need a ProVari or a Darwin and there are many just like me happily vaping with mechanical and non mechanical mods all at a variety of voltages without VV devices. That fine tuning is nice once in a while, but just not a must have for every single vaper. That is all.
+1 to whoever suggested checking a vape meet. It was the best thing I ever did, as I was able to try out a whole pile of stuff I can't afford and see how it all looks/feels/vapes before having to commit any money. It at the very least should help narrow down your favorites!
I can understand your thoughts on not needing the flexibility of VV. I regularly suggest/recommend the 5 volt GLV2 or one of Ken's 5 volt Box Mods. I just would not want to be limited to 3.7/6 volts or an odd battery with a short use time.
Variable voltage means more than just changing voltages.
It means regulated power.
The same vape throughout the battery cycle, instead of starting at 4.2v and tapering down to 3.3v.
Set it at your desired voltage and vape.
It means regulated power.
The same vape throughout the battery cycle, instead of starting at 4.2v and tapering down to 3.3v.
Set it at your desired voltage and vape.
That is an excellent point. The consistency is the best feature of a regulated PV.
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