MVP 2.0 OVER A ProVari Mini REALLY ???

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I've had both. The MVP V2 is on its way to a new home. That's not to say the Mini is 4x the product (er, 3x based on what I paid) but I do prefer it for some reason. Probably just psychological but I haven't had a bad experience yet with the Mini whereas the MVP can get flakey in VW mode. VV mode seemed consistent though. Whatever floats your boat though really. I also have a mech mod on the way to try out that side of the fence. It's like anything in life, some folks are content with the speakers on sale at Best buy and others want Dynaudio or JM Labs. To many, a casio digital watch is plenty but Rolex and Omega seem to do just fine as well. Use what you like and don't make it about what you're spending on something. I bought the Mini to be that device I can always count on. I've built numerous "fast" cars and there's always something new and exciting around the corner but more often than not, you find the old cranky guys running the same stuff that's been out forever because it's proven and reliable. To me, that's where the price differences come in. As far as performance goes, I highly doubt I could pick one over the other in a blind test.


For 98% of vapers, there's literally nothing the Provari can do that that MVP can't. Because of that, your analogies are off.

A Provari isn't a fast car. It's a dependable medium priced car. If you want to talk about fast cars, bring up a DNA 20 mod.
 

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For 98% of vapers, there's literally nothing the Provari can do that that MVP can't. Because of that, your analogies are off.

A Provari isn't a fast car. It's a dependable medium priced car. If you want to talk about fast cars, bring up a DNA 20 mod.

Apparently you missed my point. My point was the ProVari is a *reliable* car. I brought up "fast" cars because they require modding, which would you not agree that a ProVari is a MOD of sorts?

And you're first sentence is not accurate. MVP V2 has VW but just look up PBusardo's review of the VW on a scope to see if it's something you really want to rely on. It was a last minute add-on. So at that point you have a ProVari VV device with flaky VW and a non-serviceable battery. And some people don't like box mods. And some people want to support an American company if possible. Again, use what you like, but don't twist my words to fit your opinion.
 

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For 98% of vapers, there's literally nothing the Provari can do that that MVP can't. Because of that, your analogies are off.

A Provari isn't a fast car. It's a dependable medium priced car. If you want to talk about fast cars, bring up a DNA 20 mod.

I will say this, I am highly intrigued by both DNA 20 and Nivel. I want to try both a Cyborg and a SemoVar at some point. Only thing I don't like about DNA 20 is you can fry it quick if you put the battery in wrong. I haven't done that yet but I'm not always 100% vigilant so that's a little irksome.
 

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Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't you the same person who responded to a thread from someone asking what the next step up from an Ego battery was and you told them to buy a Provari?

You're in a world of your own IMO. By the way I'll hunt that thread down if you deny it.

it is the next step up unless you want to waste another 100$ before you get there anyway.
 

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Apparently you missed my point. My point was the ProVari is a *reliable* car. I brought up "fast" cars because they require modding, which would you not agree that a ProVari is a MOD of sorts?

And you're first sentence is not accurate. MVP V2 has VW but just look up PBusardo's review of the VW on a scope to see if it's something you really want to rely on. It was a last minute add-on. So at that point you have a ProVari VV device with flaky VW and a non-serviceable battery. And some people don't like box mods. And some people want to support an American company if possible. Again, use what you like, but don't twist my words to fit your opinion.

It was an awful analogy. You're claiming the Provari can outperform the MVP. It really can't.

I never brought up VW, but since you did, it's nice to have the option. In VV mode, the MVP is just accurate as the Provari. So, who's twisting words? I said the Provari doesn't outperform the MVP, which is true for all but a few vapers.

If you're looking for fast car performance, which you brought up, you wouldn't be using either device. The Provari is well made and dependable, but it's not a sports car.
 

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If MVP 2 and Provari had a fight, you know who would win?

Provari. That's who.

<ducks, runs>

The Provari has the advantage in reach, skill, and experience, but the MVP can bring 2-3 buddies to the fight for every one that enters on the Provari side. Should be a heckuva matchup!
 

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Ugh. I'm going to bold the part you seem to keep skipping over:

I've built numerous "fast" cars and there's always something new and exciting around the corner but more often than not, you find the old cranky guys running the same stuff that's been out forever because it's proven and reliable

How, in that sentence, am I saying the PV is "faster" than the MVP V2? I didn't say that, in fact my last damn sentence says "I wouldn't be able to tell the difference in a blind test." I'm done with this argument if you can't learn to read.
 

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Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't you the same person who responded to a thread from someone asking what the next step up from an Ego battery was and you told them to buy a Provari?

You're in a world of your own IMO. By the way I'll hunt that thread down if you deny it.

Yea I tell a lot of people to pick ProVari over other mods. But what's that have to do with my Dad thinking a MVP is cool?
 

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The mini with a battery in it would be like getting into a fist fight with a roll of quarters in your hand though :) But hey, when all is said and done and the fight is over, you can charge your assailant's cell phone with your MVP V2!

I hope I'm not coming off as an MVP hater... I sold mine because I want to try other stuff. Was it perfect? No, it was not. Was it a great mod for $40? Damn right it is. If anyone is so inclined, go ahead and search for my posts with MVP in the title. For a brief point in time I liked my Vamo better because it has more range of adjustment (which, frankly the range on the MVP V2 is the only thing I really didn't like) but then it broke on me in 2 days because cheap china mod. No one is making a bad decision to get an MVP V2, IMO.
 

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Ugh. I'm going to bold the part you seem to keep skipping over:

I've built numerous "fast" cars and there's always something new and exciting around the corner but more often than not, you find the old cranky guys running the same stuff that's been out forever because it's proven and reliable

How, in that sentence, am I saying the PV is "faster" than the MVP V2? I didn't say that, in fact my last damn sentence says "I wouldn't be able to tell the difference in a blind test." I'm done with this argument if you can't learn to read.

I did misunderstand your point. Apologies.

In fairness, you misunderstood my point about accuracy.

I told you guys this thread wouldn't end well. It's insulting.
 

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Provari users seem to go through life looking down on all vapers who don't own a Provari and wondering how this can be so. Non Provari users seem to go through life without giving Provari's a second's thought.

I wonder who has the better deal here :)

You Mad Bro? :(
 

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I did misunderstand your point. Apologies.

In fairness, you misunderstood my point about accuracy.

I told you guys this thread wouldn't end well. It's insulting.

It's alright man, we're all fighting the same fight, we just drink a little koolaid from the makers of our favorite mods from time to time. You are correct, I did not see what you were saying about accuracy, I tended to use VV mode on the MVP during my time with it for what it's worth.
 

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I will say this, I am highly intrigued by both DNA 20 and Nivel. I want to try both a Cyborg and a SemoVar at some point. Only thing I don't like about DNA 20 is you can fry it quick if you put the battery in wrong. I haven't done that yet but I'm not always 100% vigilant so that's a little irksome.

They are all great regulated devices Im with ya on the DNA battery thing. I did it once but caught it quick enough to prevent any damage. If you have a Provari ,DNA 20 or a nivel you have a very well regulated mod. I have a couple of the old ever cool circuitry box mods that do a good job also. DNA 12s are another nice vap.
 

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I can go 2 sometimes even 3 days with MVP 2 before having to recharge. A Provari Mini I go about 4 hours on an 18350 and 5 or 6 with an 18490/18500. That's probably why he wanted the MVP 2.

I love my Provari Mini, but my EDC is the MVP for this reason. I can load up a 5ml carto tank and go over a day without having to fiddle with refilling to changing batteries.

I think you might have some bad batteries, I got 3 family members with mini's that use AW 18350 batteries and they last them all day. And I get 2 days out of my AW 18650.
 

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I think you might have some bad batteries, I got 3 family members with mini's that use AW 18350 batteries and they last them all day. And I get 2 days out of my AW 18650.

I replaced my 350 at about 2 pm this afternoon. So 8 hours later at 4.5+ volts I'm at 3.5V, almost out of juice. I'm ok with that though.
 
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