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

 

[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.

 

[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.

 

[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.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

this thread explains much......

Why a bad rap?

Why does Smok have such a bad rap? I hear of warranty claims and faulty devices. I started vaping 3 months ago and use the Novo. One Novo quit working finally after 3 months. Considering it’s a battery inside that gets drained and recharged...

www.e-cigarette-forum.com

 

[robrrt]

My personal experience is to avoid Smok dual battery mods. Other than that, I have a G-Priv Baby that's been in rotation about 4 years or so (love the touch screen, wish they would do a 21700 version) and I got a Fortis about 3-4 months ago that I really like.

 

[Territoo]

avoid Smok dual battery mods.

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

 

[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.

 

[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

 

[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.

 

[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.

 

[Coyote628]

Smok =doo doo

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Smok =doo doo

fresh from the factory . . .

 

[NickRazz]

fresh from the factory . . .

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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.

 

[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.

 

[Letitia]

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

Smok has good designs but terrible quality control so imo not a good investment.

 

[Coyote628]

fresh from the factory . . .

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Yeah, that...lol

 

[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?