Mod brands to avoid? Why smok hated?

[The60WattGUY]

I was wondering what some of the mod companies i should probably avoid for mods since im new to vaping?
Did a quick research and apperentely smok is hated all over the internet mostly just Reddit,
but whats weird is on vaping channels like Grimmgreen and others smok devices are rated pretty solid by them and not hated at all...
All this hate has been by forums mostly and not vaping youtube videos so who do i believe haha
Makes me wanna avoid smok but this is a hobby of mine now i want to give everything a chance TBH
Maybe its just overrated and smok is just fine

 

[ShowMeTwice]

a fabulous Smok mod exploding...



"Above is the video of the exploding SMOK mod while it was being charged. Internal lipo battery. SMOK mods have a notorious history of major malfunctions over the years. I'll never own another one. Video is from a security cam."

Baditude posted that in one of the many "Smok garbage" threads.

 

[tj99959]

Why waste your money on a product that doesn't last?!?
The mod that I'm using today is almost 11 years old, (Caravela) and it still works as well as it did when new.
For me quality mods started out with the Silver Bullet from altsmoke (2009). Then came the ProVari (2010) from ProVape.
And, as you can see, I haven't needed to buy anything newer.
Hell, I even have & use (sometimes) a Mako Midi, (2009) but it only uses a little 14500 battery. But it's still a perfect example of a quality product that will last forever.

It's good that you are doing the research. Now pay attention and don't buy junk.

 

[smacuser]

To quote another member here:

“Smok mods over the last few years are a primarily targeted at specific audience. Flashy lights, garish colors and short attention spans, those who don't care that a mod only lasts 6 months so they can go out and buy another flashier mod with even more LEDs and pointless features. Flakey paint and terrible QC are consequential of their carpet bombing marketing strategy.
It must be a successful business model because they have shifted millions of units.”

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Smok mods have a very poor track record. As has been already stated, their quality control is very lame.

There was a time when 1-2 people were starting threads each week about their broken Smok mods.

In every case ECF members suggested they purchase better quality mods.

I wouldn't take a Smok mod for free.

 

[zoiDman]

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All this hate has been by forums mostly and not vaping youtube videos so who do i believe haha
Makes me wanna avoid smok but this is a hobby of mine now i want to give everything a chance TBH
Maybe its just overrated and smok is just fine

Hmmm? Who to believe?

A handful of people who get Paid in Cash or Free Stuff to Promote an OEM's Products? Or the People who Actually use the Product?

 

[Tor R]

You can find some information on youtube about quality, but to be honest, Phil Busardo had proper reviews where he went into detail, such as measuring voltage drop, thorough TC testing, etc.
Mark Todd is another who stands out when it comes to being thorough in his reviews.
Phil Busardo doesn't do reviews anymore, but Mark does, but preferably high end.

All the others I feel make a superficial presentation.

I think you will find the best reviews here on this forum compared to youtube.

 

[englishmick]

Never had a Smok but most of the complaints seem to be about poor quality control. Their mods don't last very long.

That's mods, their tanks seem to be fine from what I've heard.

 

[Tor R]

I have heard so much about Smok that I would steer clear of that brand.
Now that most people are so busy sending out as much disposables as possible on the market, it is hoped that the most classic rotten brands will concentrate there.

There are quite a few good brands out there that have improved tremendously, I have Innokin and think it holds up well, Chinese paint is as expected, doesn't take much before it wears out.
GeekVape used to be pretty good, but have gotten a bit boring over the years. GeekVape is going to look like a typical GeekVape.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Smok =doo doo

fresh from the factory . . .

 

[Territoo]

damn.

I was just about to get myself a Morph 2 because that's pretty much the only mod in my local shop right now.

That's the problem. All seasoned vapers know to avoid Smok products, yet, for some reason, it's the only thing the vape shops carry.

 

[AXIOM_1]

hmmm.... This is one of those kind of threads that can cause a flame war LOL .... To smok or not to smok, that is the question LOL ......

I certainly have no pearls of wisdom about Smok other than what I have experienced and from what others have experienced but I will add my 1/2 cent...........

Smok made it big with the TFV 4 tank....... They need to retire the TFV line of tanks as they are getting old LOL.....

Okay, all kidding aside, and to what has already been mentioned, Smok products have had their fair share of problems, especially early on....... Concerning mods, one of the biggest flaws was always with their bottom battery doors opening and breaking (single and dual mods)......... They also had a lot of problems with the female 510 plates loosening on a few of their mods.....

I can't blame people in the least for never wanting to purchase a Smok mod...... However, with that said, I have noticed in the last couple of years that Smok mods have vastly improved from what they once were. They actually seem to have better quality control than in the past.....

"Normally" I have always steered away from Smok products.... I usually do not buy high-end products per say but I purchase mods that I know may last for a while.... I have wismec mods, freemax and others.....All my original vape mods from wismec are still working like the day they were new and they are many, many, years old..... However, and out of pure curiosity, I recently purchased a Smok mod. It is the only Smok mod I have. There are various reasons why I went out of my comfort zone and purchased it but it was mainly due to the HUGE screen that would work better for my poor eyesight (legally blind).....

Will the Smok mod last me? I do not know and I also don't really care because unlike my other mods, I did not purchase the Smok mod for longevity but rather out of sheer curiosity about the specific model.....

So, what do I think of the mod? I totally love the thing..... It hits hard, the mod is small and manageable for a dual and it has GIANT text and a screen I can actually see..... The battery door is not messed up like the old Smok dual's and it works great.... Only time will tell as to if it holds up....

So, I have no advice as to if a person should purchase a Smok mod or not.... If it was 5 years ago then I would probably suggest everyone to stay away from them. But, it is not 5 years ago and their mods are improving.

The real question is if the newer Smok mods will hold up and last......... Time will tell.

 

[Territoo]

avoid Smok dual battery mods.

I can attest to that. I went through 3 Mag 200s in 18 months.

 

[Coyote628]

Smok =doo doo

 

[Coyote628]

fresh from the factory . . .

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Yeah, that...lol

 

[HashiramadYomama]

I was wondering what some of the mod companies i should probably avoid for mods since im new to vaping?
Did a quick research and apperentely smok is hated all over the internet mostly just Reddit,
but whats weird is on vaping channels like Grimmgreen and others smok devices are rated pretty solid by them and not hated at all...
All this hate has been by forums mostly and not vaping youtube videos so who do i believe haha
Makes me wanna avoid smok but this is a hobby of mine now i want to give everything a chance TBH
Maybe its just overrated and smok is just fine

I think the hate towards smok comes mainly from people just wanting to have a brand to .... talk. And because they may have made some bad products they claim all of them are bad, but all the smok products I've tried have treated me well. It isn't the best brand or anything, but it's not something to avoid. And they are especially good nowadays

 

[englishmick]

What about the new smok mag 18, grimm green and Suck my mod matt loves them is this one ok

If they are new we should know the answer in around a year, They could be great mods with an average lifespan of 6 months. Or they could be super reliable.

 

[HashiramadYomama]

What about the new smok mag 18, grimm green and Suck my mod matt loves them is this one ok

Maybe the reason it seems there are more broken squonk mods is because there's more people vaping on smok than anything else so that's make sense if that's the case.

And do mods hit differently from one another?
I thought all mods gave the same exact hit (with the same power setting obviously) but when I got my dovpo dual top I noticed a difference in my profile rda with the hit. I thought maybe it was my new profile changing it somehow but the profile is the dead same as any other profile so the only viable answer would be yes.

I answered it for me. Lol

 

[The60WattGUY]

a fabulous Smok mod exploding...



"Above is the video of the exploding SMOK mod while it was being charged. Internal lipo battery. SMOK mods have a notorious history of major malfunctions over the years. I'll never own another one. Video is from a security cam."

Baditude posted that in one of the many "Smok garbage" threads.

Is that your video crazy, ok so smok turn around and run gotcha haha,
When i look up grimm green and jai haze reviews of the smok they like them lol then again they probably only use it for a day then switch to new product cause they get review products free...
But for reliability in long run smok is the worst ill make sure to never buy a mod from them....
Tanks are ok?
Cuz i do love the look of Smok TFV 18 tank

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Is that your video

No, that is not my video. Another member posted the video in one of the numerous "Help My Smok Mod Broke" threads.

I would never purchase a Smok mod or any of their products.

As @tj99959 mentioned in his post, a quality mech mod will last and last.