So, after many years of vaping I decided to bite the bullet and purchase a provari. Some things immediately hit me, and I'd like to share them.
First, cost. It inevitably has to play a role. $200 vs $30. That said, I've had several egos go out, rather quickly I might add. So, with a 1 year warranty and the ability to get it serviced, I consider this category a push..
Provari 0 - Ego 0
Second, after years of vaping menthol I bought some RY4 a couple weeks ago. I hated it. It didn't give enough throat hit, though I liked the flavor. I use evods with the 1.8 coil and the menthol hits like a champ. That said, I tossed the menthol on the provari and initially wasn't blown away. I thought it probably needed a new coil, but I didn't have any with me. So I tossed on my RY4 EVOD and hit it; it was lackluster. I decided to try cranking up the volts and see if it would make a difference. I went from the stock 4.0 to 5.6 and hit it again... heaven. It was like the juice had been transformed. Flavor, vapor, throat hit... amazing. I now find it difficult to try the menthol again, because I'm enjoying the RY4 so much. It makes me wonder what other flavors I might like now.
Provari 1 - Ego 0.
Third, Quality: This thing "could double as a billy club", as my brother put it. It's a rock. Heavy, sturdy, and while I have no desire to drop it, it feels like it could handle a few. Egos feel cheap and flimsy in comparison. While the added weight could be a detractor when on the go, I only think I'll mind it at work (where I have to "hide" it as I work in a hospital). That said, this is an easy win for the provari.
Provari 2 - Ego 0
Fourth, Batteries and battery life: Woah, what a concept for me. Changing batteries in lieu of changing pvs? I like it. Having to have multiple PVs so that you have "back-ups" when one needs charged can get expensive (especially when you chain vape, like me, 8-10ml a day). This is such a breath of fresh air for me, that I think it puts catergory 1 as a win for provari as well.
So, Provari 4 - Ego 0
Packaging.. yeah right, I don't care. It came well-packaged and was never in danger. The egos came with a box, that killed trees, and took up space in my trash can. I'm going to give a nod to provari on this simply due to not having to waste materials on something that's worthless.
Provari 5 - Ego 0
In the end, the ego doesn't compare, even a little, to the provari. It's a different ballgame now. I'm very pleased with this machine, and happy to have made the purchase. Might buy a mini for work days, as it would be easier to conceal. Otherwise, I couldn't be happier. To anyone on the fence, get off of it. It's the best purchase I've made since I started vaping 3 years ago, and had I bought it at the start (even then I kicked around the idea), it would've saved me hundreds of dollars that I spent on junk that broke and didn't work nearly as well. Thanks to provape for their excellent product, and thanks to ECF for making this the most recommended PV on the forums.
It can't be all good, however, as I do have one slight complaint: the charger. When plugged in it makes a electrical static/squealing noise that is quite bothersome (not very loud, but obvious a couple feet away). I wonder if everyone has this issue, or if it's isolated to mine? Some feedback would be appreciated.
First, cost. It inevitably has to play a role. $200 vs $30. That said, I've had several egos go out, rather quickly I might add. So, with a 1 year warranty and the ability to get it serviced, I consider this category a push..
Provari 0 - Ego 0
Second, after years of vaping menthol I bought some RY4 a couple weeks ago. I hated it. It didn't give enough throat hit, though I liked the flavor. I use evods with the 1.8 coil and the menthol hits like a champ. That said, I tossed the menthol on the provari and initially wasn't blown away. I thought it probably needed a new coil, but I didn't have any with me. So I tossed on my RY4 EVOD and hit it; it was lackluster. I decided to try cranking up the volts and see if it would make a difference. I went from the stock 4.0 to 5.6 and hit it again... heaven. It was like the juice had been transformed. Flavor, vapor, throat hit... amazing. I now find it difficult to try the menthol again, because I'm enjoying the RY4 so much. It makes me wonder what other flavors I might like now.
Provari 1 - Ego 0.
Third, Quality: This thing "could double as a billy club", as my brother put it. It's a rock. Heavy, sturdy, and while I have no desire to drop it, it feels like it could handle a few. Egos feel cheap and flimsy in comparison. While the added weight could be a detractor when on the go, I only think I'll mind it at work (where I have to "hide" it as I work in a hospital). That said, this is an easy win for the provari.
Provari 2 - Ego 0
Fourth, Batteries and battery life: Woah, what a concept for me. Changing batteries in lieu of changing pvs? I like it. Having to have multiple PVs so that you have "back-ups" when one needs charged can get expensive (especially when you chain vape, like me, 8-10ml a day). This is such a breath of fresh air for me, that I think it puts catergory 1 as a win for provari as well.
So, Provari 4 - Ego 0
Packaging.. yeah right, I don't care. It came well-packaged and was never in danger. The egos came with a box, that killed trees, and took up space in my trash can. I'm going to give a nod to provari on this simply due to not having to waste materials on something that's worthless.
Provari 5 - Ego 0
In the end, the ego doesn't compare, even a little, to the provari. It's a different ballgame now. I'm very pleased with this machine, and happy to have made the purchase. Might buy a mini for work days, as it would be easier to conceal. Otherwise, I couldn't be happier. To anyone on the fence, get off of it. It's the best purchase I've made since I started vaping 3 years ago, and had I bought it at the start (even then I kicked around the idea), it would've saved me hundreds of dollars that I spent on junk that broke and didn't work nearly as well. Thanks to provape for their excellent product, and thanks to ECF for making this the most recommended PV on the forums.
It can't be all good, however, as I do have one slight complaint: the charger. When plugged in it makes a electrical static/squealing noise that is quite bothersome (not very loud, but obvious a couple feet away). I wonder if everyone has this issue, or if it's isolated to mine? Some feedback would be appreciated.
I have thought about it many times over the last year or so, but never pulled the trigger until yesterday.
