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I picked up my provari mini yesterday and have been vaping like a steam engine re-trying the juices I'd set aside during my first couple of weeks of testing. Everything is so much better with vv. I did some extensive research before purchasing and was able to try both at a local shop. The build quality on the provari just couldn't be any better and I don't find the menu system difficult to use at all. This thing is built like a brick ....house and it hits like a truck. I'm pretty happy I shelled out the extra money for something that's going to keep me satisfied for a long time.
Optimo my friend,
Off course you do realize there isn't actually any more power in the Vmax don't you?
If you set something to 3 volts but the device gives you 4 volts but you don't know it, of course you'll think you're getting more. At the top end, you will get more on the Vmax - up to 6.3/6.4. This is only useful if you have asbestos lungs...
The lower end volts are definitely more useful, especially when it comes to rebuildable atty's - you don't have these on the Vmax.
The Vmax has a lot of design cues "borrowed" from another device and that's why it looks nice - I can't remember which one though
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You should have done the deal, you could have sold it and bought two Vmax's.
Yup but then to me 2Vmax's still wouldn't 1 provari. They are like a darwin or a mustang you don't really use it for the looks....
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Yup but then to me 2Vmax's still wouldn't 1 provari. They are like a darwin or a mustang you don't really use it for the looks....
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Agreed,
I like the way the Provari looks personally, even if it does look a little like a sex toy
Agreed,
I like the way the Provari looks personally, even if it does look a little like a sex toy
Me too I love my provari. But I find it funny that YEARS after the lava tube came out regardless of how it looks or what name is on it were still having discussions about how good it is but were not about the ProVari.......guess we know who the king of the hill is lol
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Wait, it's not? Hrm.even if it does look a little like a sex toy
I think I am going this route and I find I agree with Optimo after trying some items after he has reviewed them.
The VMax looks awesome. Plus, within a year new devices will be out and I'll have saved some coin going with the vmax.
Provari, hands down without question, however, if you prefer a device that states one thing yet provides another in terms of voltage, then go the Vmax route. It's not a bad device, but it isn't my cup of tea. And like what has been mentioned already, you're better off with a Provari should you choose to rebuild your own coils/wicks.
New devices do come out every year, yet you shouldn't have to continually shell out dough for the new stuff unless you choose to and not because you have to. If you buy a unit now that's bulletproof and backed with long warranties, it provides peace of mind which ultimately means your money was well spent. And I'd rather spend 250 dollars on a unit that I know will last the duration than 100 bucks on one with a skimpy 6 month warranty. That alone speaks volumes to the consumer on the craftmanship of each unit.
Ultimately it is up to you. I own 2 Provaris and wouldn't trade them for 10 Vmax's. The Provari is like a Ferrari with a Honda warranty...that combo simply can't be beat.
New devices do come out every year, yet you shouldn't have to continually shell out dough for the new stuff unless you choose to and not because you have to. If you buy a unit now that's bulletproof and backed with long warranties, it provides peace of mind which ultimately means your money was well spent. And I'd rather spend 250 dollars on a unit that I know will last the duration than 100 bucks on one with a skimpy 6 month warranty. That alone speaks volumes to the consumer on the craftmanship of each unit.
Ultimately it is up to you. I own 2 Provaris and wouldn't trade them for 10 Vmax's. The Provari is like a Ferrari with a Honda warranty...that combo simply can't be beat.
Your making the same mistake I made but I did learn a lesson the hard way you wont forget it when you learn the hard way however lesson aren't cheap $$
Good Luck
Have you looked into a Zmax? Besides the cost Provari seems to be the best as I have never seen a bad review of them and almost everyone I watch on YOutube like GrimmGreen, IGotcha69, Vapingmonkey all seem to use a Provari
I generally dial my vv batteries in by taste. I don't look at it as it has to be an exact voltage. if the taste is there, that's the voltage I need. I dial up and down all the time to see what works better.
And honestly, $200 for a pv is really expensive for a habit. Lets face it, you're buying a device to deliver nicotine. I drive a reasonable car, live in a 800sq ft apartment, and only generally buy things out of necessity. The vmax/zmax looks better to me and is about $100 less, I wouldnt consider it junk by any means.
I don't take vaping as seriously as others here. I don't need the Ferrari of anything really. Do you drive a Ferrari? Do you only drink wine if it's 100 years old? While it would be nice, I'd rather throw that extra $100 on some good juice and some tanks to go with the vmax and continue not smoking cigarettes. I don't plan to vape for a lifetime, more like 6months to a year tops.
While I enjoy Intel cpus, I like AMD because they're a complete bargain for what you get. I buy intel, but I dont tell AMD owners they own trash or spend time telling others to avoid AMD at all cost because there's so much better out there. There will always be better. While it's good to own the best of everything, sometimes it just doesnt make sense to everyone.
Just my opinion.
And honestly, $200 for a pv is really expensive for a habit. Lets face it, you're buying a device to deliver nicotine. I drive a reasonable car, live in a 800sq ft apartment, and only generally buy things out of necessity. The vmax/zmax looks better to me and is about $100 less, I wouldnt consider it junk by any means.
I don't take vaping as seriously as others here. I don't need the Ferrari of anything really. Do you drive a Ferrari? Do you only drink wine if it's 100 years old? While it would be nice, I'd rather throw that extra $100 on some good juice and some tanks to go with the vmax and continue not smoking cigarettes. I don't plan to vape for a lifetime, more like 6months to a year tops.
While I enjoy Intel cpus, I like AMD because they're a complete bargain for what you get. I buy intel, but I dont tell AMD owners they own trash or spend time telling others to avoid AMD at all cost because there's so much better out there. There will always be better. While it's good to own the best of everything, sometimes it just doesnt make sense to everyone.
Just my opinion.
There is no problem with dialing in your vape's voltage by taste.
The problem with somthing like the Vmax or Zmax is due to the way it caculates it's voltage output (Vavg instead of Vrms). At low to mid voltages (where most people vape) it is VERY innacurate and a 0.1v adjustment is more like a 0.2 or 0.3v adjustment in real terms making the device difficult or impossible to really tune properly to your taste.
A Twist with an analog dial can easily be adjusted to even less than a 0.1v difference making it a superior device for adjusting by taste.
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It's false economy unless you can find a vendor with a really good warranty, Smok claim to guarantee the Vmax for a year but you'll never get a response from them in event your device dies.
If you like a hot vape and don't mind living on the edge as far as device reliability is concerned, the Vmax is for you - some people have had rock solid Vmax's but I didn't, I went through a few different units after suffering various faults.
If you want something that will last and you've already got the batteries and charger then spend $60 more and get a Provari, the extra money gets you solid servicing, a true 1 year guarantee, accurate voltage and peace of mind.
Both deliver the goods in their own ways but I've had a much more pleasant experience with the Provari.
Dirk is right on this. The extra cost of the Provari over the VMax is less than the cost of a carton of cigarettes. Big deal. I never thought twice about buying a carton of smokes. Why would I cheap out when it comes to a device that is keeping me off the smokes???
Your making the same mistake I made but I did learn a lesson the hard way you wont forget it when you learn the hard way however lesson aren't cheap $$
Good Luck
Every person will experience things in a different way. I love the VMax because my V1 has proven to hold up to alot of use and abuse well past it's 6 month warranty and my V2/R4 is still going flawless as well. Just because your VMax didn't treat you well doesn't mean everybody else will have the same experience. There's tons who love it and some who hate it. To each their own.
Optimo my friend,
Off course you do realize there isn't actually any more power in the Vmax don't you?
If you set something to 3 volts but the device gives you 4 volts but you don't know it, of course you'll think you're getting more. At the top end, you will get more on the Vmax - up to 6.3/6.4. This is only useful if you have asbestos lungs...
The lower end volts are definitely more useful, especially when it comes to rebuildable atty's - you don't have these on the Vmax.
The Vmax has a lot of design cues "borrowed" from another device and that's why it looks nice - I can't remember which one though
As I have said many times I could care less how accurate the VMax is...I could care less about numbers. I set my VMax to the desired taste/hit and vape happy. Smoktech did indeed steal the looks of the Provari and they made it look even better imo. It doesn't bother me because if it wasn't for China we wouldn't even have e-cigs to vape.
Everybody likes to vape very differently. I love hot vapes that blow my head off with a 3 second drag and the VMax along with the Phoenix RA delivers that for me. When I put my Phoenix RA on my friends Provari....even at 6 volts it didn't satisfy me. There's something about the raw beastly power of the VMax that just does it for me like no other device can.
Even if I was rich I wouldn't even think about buying a Provari which is funny because back before the VMax was out all I wanted was a Provari. Now that I have tried both devices I no longer even have the smallest urge to get a Provari.
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