Sigelei Mini Zmax

[Kyle&Ann]

Anyone know the dimensions? Particularly the length?

I am trying to decide whether to pull the trigger on getting one of these or the Provari mini. Any advice?

Kyle&Ann

 

[Jazzi Mike]

I don't have the exact dimensions, but I do have a Zmax telescopic. I would say it an awesome device. It is the same as the mini except the body telescopes. I really like it, but I have to say you should go with the telescoping version. It can be the same size as the mini in 18350 mode, but will also take other batteries.

As far as Zmax vs Provari, that really is up to how much money you are willing to drop. Personally, I am okay with not having a year warranty on my APV devices. It is more up to you. I have no desire to shell out the money for a Provari.

 

[SirSteve]

Sigelei Zmax mini is just under 4 inches tall, and just under 1 inch across. By just under, I mean under by about 1/16 of an inch.

Zmax is a great device, ProVari is even better. One thing about the ProVari, the full size Provari is about 1/4 of an inch taller than the Zmax mini, when the Provari is in 18490 mode. So now you three choices, ProVari, ProVari Mini, and Zmax mini. ProVari if it doesn't hurt you financially, otherwise Zmax mini until you can swing the ProVari. Then the Zmax will make a nice backup or just a nice other device.

 

[Baditude]

Here's a Zmax in 18350 form alongside a Mini Provari (18350 mode).

Here's a pic of a ZMax Mini alongside a Mini Provari.

Segelei and Smoktech both make the ZMax Mini.

 

[Kyle&Ann]

Thanks very much to all who have replied...the info and pictures are very useful. Thanks Baditude for those pics...I read many of your posts and they have always helped me become more informed. I really appreciate your contributions to this community.

Again....thanks to everyone who has replied...you guys have helped. Man, I keep going back and forth on my decision...earlier, it was Provari....now, I am not sure. Dang it....what to do?

Kyle&Ann

 

[Baditude]

Thanks very much to all who have replied...the info and pictures are very useful. Thanks Baditude for those pics...I read many of your posts and they have always helped me become more informed. I really appreciate your contributions to this community.

Again....thanks to everyone who has replied...you guys have helped. Man, I keep going back and forth on my decision...earlier, it was Provari....now, I am not sure. Dang it....what to do?

I can be really good at spending other people's money for them.

It is a tough choice. One is a good mod, the other is a better mod depending upon features, dependability, reliability, consistancy, and repairability. One is made in China ("we build cheap, you buy cheap, it break you buy another") and will not be supported once the warranty is finished. The other is US made with military grade specs and will be supported as long as you own it. You get what you pay for with each device.

Speaking in general, one will last an unknown amount of time based on previous models, the other has proven to last years with minimal issues and has the promise to be repairable for reasonable cost if it does.

Buy once. Cry once. Regret? Never.


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[SirSteve]

I think it comes down to budget, if the ProVari is within what you feel comfortable spending, then I would go that route. However if the ProVari is going to break you, or just don't feel comfortable with spending that much, Sigelei Zmax mini can be had for around $50, at least that is the range I paid for mine from Exhale Vapor.

If you are considering a ProVari, I would say the odds are that you will get one, either now or later. ProVape will still be around if you decide to wait. And if you do get the Sigelei Zmax mini, it will make a nice backup to the ProVari when you get one later.

Best to you, and let us know what you decide, there are a lot of decent APV's, and a few really great ones.

 

[Baditude]

If Ann is interested in a Pink Provari, there's presently a new (clearance) version 2.0 in the Provape clearance section for only $135.0 (full 1 yr warranty). Clearance

EDIT: Just in case you don't know, the electronics in version 2.0 and 2.5 are exactly the same. Only the difference in body engraving sets the two versions apart, both standard and mini size Provari's.

 

[SirSteve]

If Ann is interested in a Pink Provari, there's presently a new (clearance) version 2.0 in the Provape clearance section for only $135.0 (full 1 yr warranty). Clearance

Gotta love that clearance section, the really nice thing is most people don't ever find the blem and they come with the same electronics and warranty as the full priced ones. I wonder how long they will keep selling the V2 blems, really great deal.

I got the Satin Siver blem with 18650 extension cap during the Labor Day weekend sale, came to $149.10. Not going to find a better deal on a new ProVari. My top cap has two small spots on it, but I had to use a lighted magnifying desk lamp to spot them. I really couldn't be happier with the ProVari, it has unseated the Zmaxes as my favorite.