This is to compare the Blue Cig from Electronic Cigarette by Blu E-Cigarette to the M402 from LITECIG USA I just recieved my Blu Cig yesterday and was excited to try it out, and compare it to a similar e-cig the m402, so I decided to post the results here for people in the market for a cheap super mini.
The Blu Cig is 59.95 and comes with 1 atomizer, 2 batteries, recharging pack, 25 cartridges, usb and wall charger.
The M402 is 39.95 and comes with 1 atomizer, 2 batteries, 5 cartirdges, usb and wall charger.
As you can see the Blu comes with more carts, and a pack to recharge on the go, for 20.00 more. But it is just as easy to buy some e juice from litecigusa for 5.50 and match if not beat the amount of carts the blu comes with.
Cartridges
The Blu carts come in 5 flavors, and are advertised at 150 puffs per cartridge, which isnt true at all, you will get roughly 30-50 depending on user. The flavors are good, but most of it is left in cartridge after the it is not producing vapor any longer, so you are left wasting it. The carts are refillable, which is a plus, and I have found they create better vapor after refilled. If you want to buy new carts, it is 25.00 for 25, so 1 dollar each.
The M402 comes with 5 cartridges of tobacco flavor, which last roughly the same if not a little longer than the Blu carts out of the box. Refilling is easy with these, and you can also buy new carts from litecigusa prefilled. The e juice on this site is very good and well priced. Buying new carts on litecigusa is 4.25 for 5 so more expensive, but it is best to refill these, as you can get good vapor in any flavor you choose.
Sensitivity
This is the first issue I had with the Blu, it is way to sensitive, to the point of only being able to use indoors with no noise. I found that just opening the pack set off both batteries inside, any hits on the pack made them go off, even light air blowing on them. This caused alot of trouble and I found I had to disconnect the battery from the atomizer when in the pack just so it wouldnt waste the carts. This problem lead to poor battery life, and if you forget to disconnect the atomizer, the carts last even shorter periods of time.
The M402 has no trouble in this area, other then if your in a club with reallyloud music or driving in a convertible. You should have no trouble with it self hitting.
Battery Life
Blu- Anywhere from 40 mins to 1 hour 15 mins, depending on the sensitivity factor.
M402- Consistent with 1 hour of heavy use, or about 2 carts, depending on user.
Size
The Blu is a little shorter than the M402 however, the M402 has a little less diameter. The are close enough that this should not be a purchasing factor.
Vapor Production
Blu has nice vapor production when it wants too, however it is not as consistent as most would like. You can go from high amounts to almost none, without any explanation. I found myself going through 3 carts in an hour trying to figure out if that was the problem, and it wasnt. I think this can be a part of the high sensitivity of the unit, creating vapor when its in your pocket not when your using it.
M402 has very consistent vapor on a fully charged battery. And as expected it starts to produce less as time goes on. It does not fluctuate like the Blu.
Both units have the same amount of vapor when at top performance. However the Blu is easier to get a large amount of vapor from, when its working properly.
Overview
Blu
Positives- Rechargable Pack, Size, Ease of Use, Vapor Production when working properly, Cheap replacement parts, cheap carts, refillable.
Negatives- Super sensitive, Non consistent vapor production, Short battery life, due to sensitivity, takes 2 weeks to recieve one.
M402
Positives- Size, Ease of Use, Vapor Production, Refillable, Takes about 3 days to get, good battery life for a super mini, consistent and reliable.
Negatives- No rechargable pack, doesnt come with a carrying case, only comes with 5 carts.
Ratings
For quick referencing here are some ratings out of *****.
In the end I would skip the Blu for now, until they get all the kinks worked out and just buy a M402 if your in the market for a supermini. When you purchase, just buy a flavor of e-juice for refills, a carrying case, and a car charger and you have a better version of the blu.
Price Comparison
The Blu Cig is 59.95 and comes with 1 atomizer, 2 batteries, recharging pack, 25 cartridges, usb and wall charger.
The M402 is 39.95 and comes with 1 atomizer, 2 batteries, 5 cartirdges, usb and wall charger.
As you can see the Blu comes with more carts, and a pack to recharge on the go, for 20.00 more. But it is just as easy to buy some e juice from litecigusa for 5.50 and match if not beat the amount of carts the blu comes with.
Cartridges
The Blu carts come in 5 flavors, and are advertised at 150 puffs per cartridge, which isnt true at all, you will get roughly 30-50 depending on user. The flavors are good, but most of it is left in cartridge after the it is not producing vapor any longer, so you are left wasting it. The carts are refillable, which is a plus, and I have found they create better vapor after refilled. If you want to buy new carts, it is 25.00 for 25, so 1 dollar each.
The M402 comes with 5 cartridges of tobacco flavor, which last roughly the same if not a little longer than the Blu carts out of the box. Refilling is easy with these, and you can also buy new carts from litecigusa prefilled. The e juice on this site is very good and well priced. Buying new carts on litecigusa is 4.25 for 5 so more expensive, but it is best to refill these, as you can get good vapor in any flavor you choose.
Sensitivity
This is the first issue I had with the Blu, it is way to sensitive, to the point of only being able to use indoors with no noise. I found that just opening the pack set off both batteries inside, any hits on the pack made them go off, even light air blowing on them. This caused alot of trouble and I found I had to disconnect the battery from the atomizer when in the pack just so it wouldnt waste the carts. This problem lead to poor battery life, and if you forget to disconnect the atomizer, the carts last even shorter periods of time.
The M402 has no trouble in this area, other then if your in a club with reallyloud music or driving in a convertible. You should have no trouble with it self hitting.
Battery Life
Blu- Anywhere from 40 mins to 1 hour 15 mins, depending on the sensitivity factor.
M402- Consistent with 1 hour of heavy use, or about 2 carts, depending on user.
Size
The Blu is a little shorter than the M402 however, the M402 has a little less diameter. The are close enough that this should not be a purchasing factor.
Vapor Production
Blu has nice vapor production when it wants too, however it is not as consistent as most would like. You can go from high amounts to almost none, without any explanation. I found myself going through 3 carts in an hour trying to figure out if that was the problem, and it wasnt. I think this can be a part of the high sensitivity of the unit, creating vapor when its in your pocket not when your using it.
M402 has very consistent vapor on a fully charged battery. And as expected it starts to produce less as time goes on. It does not fluctuate like the Blu.
Both units have the same amount of vapor when at top performance. However the Blu is easier to get a large amount of vapor from, when its working properly.
Overview
Blu
Positives- Rechargable Pack, Size, Ease of Use, Vapor Production when working properly, Cheap replacement parts, cheap carts, refillable.
Negatives- Super sensitive, Non consistent vapor production, Short battery life, due to sensitivity, takes 2 weeks to recieve one.
M402
Positives- Size, Ease of Use, Vapor Production, Refillable, Takes about 3 days to get, good battery life for a super mini, consistent and reliable.
Negatives- No rechargable pack, doesnt come with a carrying case, only comes with 5 carts.
Ratings
For quick referencing here are some ratings out of *****.
- Vapor Production- Blu *** due to consistency. M402 ****
- Battery Life- Blu *** without pack ***** with pack. M402 ****
- Price- Blu *****. M402 ****
- Ease of use- Blu ****. M402 *****
- Sensitivity- Blu **. M402 ****
In the end I would skip the Blu for now, until they get all the kinks worked out and just buy a M402 if your in the market for a supermini. When you purchase, just buy a flavor of e-juice for refills, a carrying case, and a car charger and you have a better version of the blu.
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