Silenus VS Sigeli 30w VS iTaste SVD 2.0?

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So, I've been using my MVP 2.0 for a few weeks now, and I really love it. However, I still want to experiment with other types of equipment. I don't really want to drip, and I don't want to fuss with building coils, nor do I necessarily need to sub-ohm. I'm thinking about a more powerful regulated mod. There are three that I've been looking at and considering, just wanted to get some input from people who might have been using the mods, see what you like and don't like about them.

First: The Sigeli 30w. I'm mainly considering this one, TBH, because my B&M has them in copper, and I love the look of copper but am not interested in exploring the world of mech mods just yet. I'm not crazy about that gyroscope feature it has, I feel like that will take getting used to. I like that it has a higher wattage ability, but I don't know if I need 30w.

Second: The smok Silenus. I played with one today, and man that thing is gorgeous. I love the design. I love that it is wood. I used it to vape at 15w and was surprised how good my juice tasted and how nice the vapor was. Cons, it only goes up to 15w, though having never vaped any higher than that I don't know if I NEED more than 15w. I honestly like that it doesn't have a screen display for me to worry about busting, though the guy at the store said that the voltage/wattage settings on the metal ring are assuming you have a 2.0 coil and as such are not as exact as it would be if you were using a mod with the ability to adjust voltage/wattage in .1 increments or .5.

Third: The iTaste SVD 2.0. I played with one of these guys at the store too. It seems good and solid. I know that it can use a .5 coil, which would mean that I could use an Atlantis if I wanted, to see what all the fuss is about sub ohm vaping without risking my eyebrows or fooling with building coils. I like the innokin product that I'm currently using. The SVD will do 20w. But my dad has always said, don't buy any new technology within the first six months of its release, wait till they get the bugs worked out. :)

So, anyone have any input? I'd love to hear about your experiences with either of these mods. Thanks!
 
I cannot speak to the Silenus or the SVD 2.0 but I do own the Sigelei 30W. The Sigelei works as expected but has its issues. This is my second one. I exchanged my first one after about a week and a half of use for a few reasons. The first issue was that the chip is not securely mounted and just kind of rests snugly in its housing. On the bottom of the chip is the battery contact, below that the battery tube, below that the battery adjustment screw. When adjusting the battery it forces pressure all the way up through to the chip causing it to dislodge. Everything still works fine but the tank or rda ends up sitting at a slight angle. You can press down on the 510 connection and resolve the issue but it's still a bit of a pain IMO. Second issue is in that the battery adjustment screw itself. Even with locking the adjustment screw in place it can still loosen up causing poor battery contact subsequently lowering the voltage reading on the chip display. Third and final issue is the big one. The fire button sticks! It stays engaged and you have to re click it to get it to stop. As I mentioned this is my second Sigelei 30w. I thought I had a defective mod so I exchanged it. When I recieved the replacement I continue to have the same issues. Don't get me wrong though, this thing performs exceptionally well but it does require some fiddling with from time to time. I use it as my primary mod but in retrospect I wish I had gotten something else.
 
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We've had MVPs and VV V3s for a year and just ordered an SVD 2.0 Vapor Beast has them on sale for 49.97
Watch Phil Busardo's review from back in November. He gives some thumbs up and down. I almost ordered the Sig 30w mini but wanted another tube mod.

I have a Sigelei Zmax and it is well built with occasional button issues. A few Smok toppers. Smok stuff seems low quality but works.
 
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