Riva vs EGO

[r77r7r]

Well, I had purchased a Riva 510 as this is a popular starting kit suggested here. My own choice. If I had done more researching, I think the better value would have been the real thing- Janty EGO.

It costs more, but you get more things with it- such as 10+ ml. of juice. The reason I am posting this is that I received bad parts in my last order and wasn't worth the return drive to the P.O, postage, etc.
So I'm taking the loss. Upon reviewing the product at the suppliers website, I noticed that these are knock-offs of the original. At more than 2/3 the price of originals, and getting broken parts in the mail, this certainly hasn't been a valuable way to go.

Live and learn...............

Bob

 

[dormouse]

What can you do with Ego your can't do with Riva?

Buy an Ego tank atty and a tank if you want and put them on the Riva. Standard Ego doesn't come with a tank atty either. You may need an extender to be able to use your cone but I am not even sure about that.

Sorry about the bad parts. Seen that happen with all models. What was defective? And if something is defective, the vendor should pay shipping.

 

[Vaapette]

I have the eGo and the Riva. I got my eGo from Valley Vapor and my Riva from Liberty Flights. Both kits were great. I spent $63 on the eGo and $35 on the SE Riva. Both kits came with the same stuff.

Firstly I've been vaping for 5 weeks and am not an expert. But I find the Riva to be just as good as the eGo.

There is no significant difference between the two.

 

[tyleris12]

I have 2 genuine EGO batteries that I bought back in July 2010 that still work great. I have 1 of 2 genuine Riva 510 batteries that still works great from a kit I bought in October 2010. The 2nd one died already. So I feel you pay less for the Riva, but the batteries don't last as long... But that is just my experience. If you really want an EGO kit, Check around, as there are some good sales on them right now. Good Prophets is one place.

 

[swedishfish]

Well, I had purchased a Riva 510 as this is a popular starting kit suggested here. My own choice. If I had done more researching, I think the better value would have been the real thing- Janty EGO.

It costs more, but you get more things with it- such as 10+ ml. of juice. The reason I am posting this is that I received bad parts in my last order and wasn't worth the return drive to the P.O, postage, etc.
So I'm taking the loss. Upon reviewing the product at the suppliers website, I noticed that these are knock-offs of the original. At more than 2/3 the price of originals, and getting broken parts in the mail, this certainly hasn't been a valuable way to go.

Live and learn...............

Bob

It really is a good idea to review the warranty information before you purchase regardless of brand name.

I purchased a Joye Ego and a Riva from LF and they both have a great warranty. The Joye has a slightly longer warranty on the battery. I don't know if that's from the Vendor (LF) because it costs more or from the manuf. Any problems I've had were taken care of. I got a replacement in the mail with a postage paid envelope to return the bad batty.

To be honest, like Rosa said, I think I like the Riva a little bit better. I like the button better. Both are great though and you can't go wrong with either. I think where you purchase is almost as important as what you purchase.

 

[cyberwolf]

I agree with the other posters that there really isn't much practical difference between the two. I seem to have better luck than most with batteries, but that luck has applied evenly to Rivas and eGos. Rivas aren't really a knock off of eGos, just a very similar looking competitor. There are, however, some very cheap imitations out there and they are not necessarily the lowest priced ones either. These may be passed off as either a Riva or eGo, but are not the quality of either. Your best bet is to stick with a company with a good reputation here on ECF and be sure to note the warranty.

 

[IlTorvo]

Basically, colors and look apart, there is one great difference between this two products: the eGo battery have a built in PCB circuit that "tune" the volts around 3,4volts and stabilize the performance from the start to the ending cut-off. So, whit a fresh charged battery you can feel the Riva battery more powerful and ready (Riva have 3,7volt, but whit the full charge can give you around 4volts for a little time), but when the batteries come to half charge Riva become less strong while the eGo keep his performance.
It's just matter of taste: if you prefer more power at start, buy a Riva, otherwise if you prefer stability of performance for all the life of your charge, grab an eGo.

Whoa, absolutely hard at me speaking about technical stuff in english. Sorry guys.

 

[r77r7r]

Well, I am assuming the parts are better if I get them from the original maker, Janty? By buying where I did, instead of at a cheapo place, I have a warranted product. This warranty is useless to me if I have to pay 1/2 again the price to return it. By returning it, I will have paid more than the price of an original, not hybrid, w/ a better warranty.

Altho mentioned here, this well known supplier did not state in his reply to me that the postage will be paid.

I don't think I stated that there was a difference between the EGO and the 510 product-wise, I was saying that the 510 is a knock-off, and therfore possibly of a lower standard then the original.

I'm hoping that paying a little extra for the original product, I will get better equipment. And not have to pay return postage. And get a better warranty.

Bob

 

[Nomoreash]

Basically, colors and look apart, there is one great difference between this two products: the eGo battery have a built in PCB circuit that "tune" the volts around 3,4volts and stabilize the performance from the start to the ending cut-off. So, whit a fresh charged battery you can feel the Riva battery more powerful and ready (Riva have 3,7volt, but whit the full charge can give you around 4volts for a little time), but when the batteries come to half charge Riva become less strong while the eGo keep his performance.
It's just matter of taste: if you prefer more power at start, buy a Riva, otherwise if you prefer stability of performance for all the life of your charge, grab an eGo.

Whoa, absolutely hard at me speaking about technical stuff in english. Sorry guys.

Actually both base models Riva and the Ego have the circuit that regulates to 3.2-3.4 volts which stabilizes the vape from start till it's time to recharged.

The Riva SE is the unregulated version which gives a higher voltage vape from the start and slopes down until it's time to recharge.

 

[WomanOfHeart]

The eGo is made by Janty and the Riva is made by EastMall, so the Riva isn't really so much of a knock-off as it is a cousin of sorts. I have both from LF and they're both wonderful little vape sticks. I've had them six months and they're all still going strong.

 

[swedishfish]

I purchased the Joye for the reason you did I guess. I didn't know much and was afraid to order something that wasn't what I thought of as a brand name. I think I paid $10 more at LF. Got my Mom the Riva and like I said it's great.

The problem I had regarding a battery was with the joye pass-thru. I don't think it had anything to do with brand. From what I've read they don't have the longevity of a regular battery.

If buying a brand name makes you feel better with your purchase, I'd say go for it. There are certain vendors that I'm happy to pay a little more because C.S. is so great with them.

 

[Dudeman]

The eGo is made by Janty and the Riva is made by EastMall, so the Riva isn't really so much of a knock-off as it is a cousin of sorts. I have both from LF and they're both wonderful little vape sticks. I've had them six months and they're all still going strong.

Actually, the eGo is made by Joye. Janty invented it, but isn't a manufacturer.

 

[washvap]

My advice if you want an ego-t later. Is to order from cignot.com....I still have not read anything saying that the ones from there go bad. Also, I have an ego-t type b and it's working like a champ so far. It allows a maximum of 2.5 ml in the tanks which allow for an all day vaping experience.

 

[Dudeman]

Janty DOES have the better warrantee. I had to use it. You do pay to return a dead item but you don't pay for them to ship the replacement to you. They send it as soon as you send them a tracking # as well.

 

[MickeyRat]

I don't think there's a lick of difference and there's certainly no difference between an eGo bought at Jaunty and an eGo bought anywhere else. I have an eGo but, I bought a Riva for my sister in-law and I wouldn't hesitate to trade with her. Her batteries are a little newer.

 

[IlTorvo]

The Riva SE is the unregulated version which gives a higher voltage vape from the start and slopes down until it's time to recharge.

Thanks Nomoreash, this is the only model i've seen and I thought that was the unique model
I'm for the stabilized version.

 

[ROTSEN911]

Janty is rebranded joye ego. Joye made ego for Janty. They are both manufactured in shenzen china and not from anywhere in Europe. There's not much of a difference (in terms of performance) other than the JAnty logo and its price.