Looking for the perfect RTA or RDTA

[Vaep]

I have been vaping the Wotofo Serpent RTA for a while now but has leaking and dry-hit issues. The Serpent RDTA is amazing but the juice capacity is only 2.5ml. Im looking to upgrade..

I like the Billows and Limos but they're too tall and also have a few issues....and im sure there's something newer/better out by now.. I know im an oldschool vaper and I should know my shtuff, but tbh, I mainly just geek out on APVs...I am out of the loop when it comes to attys these days..

Needs:

- Single-coil capability
- 4 to 5ml juice capacity
- Not sub-ohm only
- Good for 20 to 40watt vaping
- 24 or 25mm width
- Below 60mm in height
- 510 driptip compatible
- Must have MTL capability (prefer restricted DTL or open MTL)
- RTA or RDTA
- Minimal leakage
- No finicky refilling

List of recommended RTA's as seen below:

OBS Engine Nano
GeekVape Blitzen
Vandy Vape Kaylin Mini
Wofoto Serpent Mini
GeekVape Zeus
Innokin Ares
DigiFlavor Siren 2
Animodz Doggystyle (or SJMY version)
Digiflavor Pharaoh Mini

 

[Vaep]

Thanks guys. I like the width of the Blitzen but the driptip is way too wide for my vape style (MTL) so I got the Engine Nano.. Seems perfect and the price is too nice.. Cheers!
EDIT: Blitzen comes with 510 adapter.

 

[bombastinator]

Engine nano maybe?

 

[DPLongo22]

Have you checked out the Doggystyle? Driest tank I've ever used (not counting blister-pack stuff).

Quite tasty too, IMO.

 

[Tonee N]

I'm currently using the Blitzen RTA, holds either 2ml or 5ml. Postless build deck so you can build single or dual coils and has a honeycomb airflow.
Hth

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[Zaryk]

Have you looked into the innokin Ares? It sounds like it would fit your style fairly well. I enjoy mine for MTL, and I have yet to have a single drop leak out.

 

[Vaep]

Perfect then! It looks like the Siren2 would have more airflow judging by the size of the holes under the coil. The Ares carries .5 more ml capacity. Both RTAs have topcap issues making them not the best for carrying in your pocket. It seems like the Ares would require less fillings due to the capacity and airflow, but its a pretty even fight in my eyes!

 

[Letitia]

I naturally would recommend the Nano. Zero leaking issues and versatile af.

 

[score69]

Sort of unrelated but here's some oldschool RTAs with shorty topcaps and rotted out acrylic (threaded) sections..lol..I think they only held maybe half a ml of juice each haha..Orchid and Kayfun clones...and also an eGo+eVod...who needs a "pod" vape?

Ok don't go making fun of my Evods. I usually DTL (semi-restricted) but I still have like a dozen of those Evods. Those are a great little stealth vape on a pico or the like. I build them to around 2.2ohm and run 12-18mg nic in them and they are great. Yeah, only hold a bit of juice, but they last a LONG time with that build and nic level. Those Evods are great to have around.

I like the Siren 2 wide open as well. It's a solid vape for me, hope you enjoy yours.

That said, I also am a fan of the Serpent SMM. Run that wide open as well, definitely a different vape than the Siren, but I enjoy them both. Main leaking I get from the SMM is after filling. Screwing down the top cap can increase the pressure and push juice out the airflow. What works for me is after filling, I give it a good few pulls right after tightening the cap down. This seems to vape off the juice pushed up through the cotton and keeps it from leaking. It's a good vape though. Depending on your coil (heat capacity) and vaping style, you will of course get the obligatory condensation from the bottom airflow.

I've got the Zeus as well, but seem to keep going back to the Serpent SMM the most since I'm very familiar with it. I'm sure the Zeus will be enjoyed as well once I get around to it. . Been squonking a bit, so my RTAs are getting ignored for the most part currently.

 

[Tonee N]

Thanks guys. I like the width of the Blitzen but the driptip is way too wide for my vape style (MTL) so I got the Engine Nano.. Seems perfect and the price is too nice.. Cheers!

That's what I like about alot of tanks, they include a 510 DT adapter so it can be used MTL. [emoji106]

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[Vaep]

The Blitzen comes with an adapter! I didnt even see that

 

[stols001]

I would second the Ares. Some early production issues, but they got worked out. I liked mine enough to order a second one. Great flavor, very easy to set up, large capacity. Plenty of variation on draw, etc.

Anna

 

[stols001]

My topcap was initially a bit loose. It never leaked though, just sometimes wouldn't click into place completely, but it never leaked.

There were early reports of condensation in the chimney/drip tip, but those have apparently been fixed. I dont' really know why mine stopped doing it, but it also seems there are some machining "tolerances" that can also make the airflow ring tighter or looser. Mine's a bit tight, but has been loosening up.

Despite all this, I do recommend it. It's my second favorite RTA so far, flavor is great. The things I'm talking about are more like "small niggling issues" not dealbreakers. I might not have ordered another if my topcap HADN'T stopped doing that, but I would have continued vaping the one I had.

Anna

 

[dc99]

If your doing MTL I would do the ares or the siren2

 

[Vaep]

OK I got the Siren2. Was a bit cheaper than the Ares and Ive had the Siren2 in the back of my mind since Ive seen it recommended so much, but I thought the airflow might be too tight. But then I remembered that I never have open airflow on my Serpent RTA. Its always at 25% open, so if the Siren2 can match that, ill be happy. DONE. :] :]

 

[Vaep]

Thank you everyone who recommended me attys! Finally getting rid of this LEAKY, small glass azz, dry-hitting after 1ml, overly finnicky, too-many-parts-havin', shirt stain givin', damned Wofoto Serpent RTA!

 

[Zaryk]

I know you already chose another RTA, but wanted to throw this out there just in case anyone else is wondering. My ares (and all the rest in the shops I went to around me) had nice tight top caps on them. An older one the shop owner uses does have a wobble to the top, but he said there was no leaks.

 

[Vaep]

Im wondering now if the Siren 2 will be too tight of a draw for me... I MTL but also DTL randomly because my current atty (original Serpent RTA) has big enough airflow to do both. I guess that is where my hotspot is; Just enough airflow to have a loose, effortless MTL draw, and also a slightly restrictive DTL draw, without even having to adjust the AFC.

I guess I will see how the Siren goes when it arrives in a month.. If its too tight then ill be looking at a more open tank....I got my eye on the Zeus and the Engine Nano mainly.. Also the Serpent SMM but while it would be great to have no leaks, im having doubts about side airflow when compared to under airflow. How different is it? The rest of the RTAs yall listed seem like too much airflow for my style but I could be wrong-- I wish I knew how dynamic the AFCs of these RTAs are..

Sort of unrelated but here's some oldschool RTAs with shorty topcaps and rotted out acrylic (threaded) sections..lol..I think they only held maybe half a ml of juice each haha..Orchid and Kayfun clones...and also an eGo+eVod...who needs a "pod" vape?

 

[Zaryk]

The way you describe how you want to use your tank is exactly what I do with my Ares. It has lots of adjustment on the airflow.

 

[stols001]

I don't think the Siren V2 top would come off in a pocket, mine has floated (successfully) with the airholes open in my purse. Same with the Ares, though, and 0 leaks. The ares "click into place thing" is fairly substantial. Mine was a bit loose on arrival but has gotten tighter (I don't understand this at all or why) but it has.

Anna