SnowWolf 200w vs IPV3 Li...recommendations

[Fegbri]

I am about to get a new workhorse mod and have narrowed it down to these two. Haven't messed around with temperature control yet but plan on it. Looking for dual 18650, low ohm ability, and not too big. I thought these were the best choices right now for under $100. What would everyone reccomend? Your experience and opinions are much appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Pushbutton]

I don't have any specific recommendation to make, but for a workhorse mod, i would go with something that has been out on the market for a while instead with the latest and greatest. Ofc if you require TC and high wattage, there aren't all that many options given the price range. sigelei is coming out with (or has recently released) a 150W box with TC that might be worth looking into.

 

[TXBiker]

IPV hands down. Honestly I don't know anything about the Snow Wolf except what I've been told. My other IPV mods have been great, never had a single issue. Still have an IPV 2 that took a flogging for a while. It's ugly but still works like new.

 

[Completely Average]

IPV hands down. Honestly I don't know anything about the Snow Wolf except what I've been told.

LOL.

So basically, the IPV hands down because you don't know anything else?



To the OP, it all depends on what is important to you. The only advantage the IPV has is it has a mode for Titanium wire. If using titanium wire is important to you then you may want to go with the IPV. Titanium will work on the SnowWolf, but you'll have to set the temperature much lower than you would a nickel build as it doesn't have a specific algorithm for titanium.

The SnowWolf is significantly smaller and is easier to use than the IPV. It is also capable of delivering more power while in temperature control mode. The IPV is limited to 50W in temperature control, the SnowWolf goes up to 70W. This means that if you're using thick wire or a twisted wire build the SnowWolf can bring it up to it's proper operating temperature much faster. Also the SnowWolf doesn't have the "rattlesnake" effect when the temperature control kicks in like the IPV does.

 

[TXBiker]

So basically, the IPV hands down because you don't know anything else?

If thats all that exists in your little world is these two then ya I don't. Do you own both to be able to make a comparison of the two YIHI boards? This is pointless who cares later troll.........

 

[daviedog]

snow wolf has a yihi chip?

 

[chuckinclouds88]

LOL.

So basically, the IPV hands down because you don't know anything else?



To the OP, it all depends on what is important to you. The only advantage the IPV has is it has a mode for Titanium wire. If using titanium wire is important to you then you may want to go with the IPV. Titanium will work on the SnowWolf, but you'll have to set the temperature much lower than you would a nickel build as it doesn't have a specific algorithm for titanium.

The SnowWolf is significantly smaller and is easier to use than the IPV. It is also capable of delivering more power while in temperature control mode. The IPV is limited to 50W in temperature control, the SnowWolf goes up to 70W. This means that if you're using thick wire or a twisted wire build the SnowWolf can bring it up to it's proper operating temperature much faster. Also the SnowWolf doesn't have the "rattlesnake" effect when the temperature control kicks in like the IPV does.

I would beg to differ about it being significantly smaller. It's a little shorter and not as long. Seems thicker, though.

 

[Fegbri]

Thanks guys! I don't want a fight to break out. Seems like these are very similar so wanted opinions and they are all valuable.

Is the "rattlesnake" effect PWM?

And would you reccomend another box besides these 2? Just seems like these are the top choices for high watts and TC. Not ready to change everything with a DNA200 yet. I have 4 brand new 18650s that I want to use first.

 

[chuckinclouds88]

I have the iPV4 and I love it, to be honest. Sure, it doesn't have 165-200W power, but even a .1-ohm coil at 4V is only 160W. I typically keep my vape at around 3.5-4.0V no matter the resistance of the coil. I typically honestly run mine at 55-60W with .20-.24-ohm dual parallel coils. Super satisfying vape to me. Temp control, I like it at about .07 at 420 degrees and 35J.

 

[Jeff M.]

I'm in the same boat as the OP, having narrowed my choice of TC mods down to these two mentioned (although I'm still open to other options if there are better choices out there for my needs). I'm fairly new to vaping. I've been using an Ego One and a Sigelei Mini 30W for the last month+ (both have a 0.3ohm lower limit). I'm ready to graduate to something with a bit more power and/or more features to play with. I've started building coils on a Subtank Mini and a Mutation X V4, and I have a bunch of clone RDAs inbound from Fasttech to play with. Instead of gradual steps up it seems prudent to get something that I can grow with. It also looks like the technology of temp control is moving so fast that no matter what I get it will be eclipsed in very short order.

I'm leaning towards the Snowwolf 200W simply because it seems to have the most reviews with the least number of issues. I'd rather get something proven, reliable, and easy to use at this point. I feel like I don't quite have the level of knowledge or experience to diagnose or troubleshoot even minor issues with new devices. I'd probably chalk it up to user error and get frustrated. It seems like it has plenty of room for me to grow into higher wattage vaping. Bonus points are awarded for it's smaller form factor than other comparable devices. I'm pretty active so it's important that the mod I ultimately get is somewhat pocketable rather then have it sit at home while I'm out & about.

 

[Denverizzles]

i got the snow wolf last week and i'm loving it. it feels good in the hand, doesn't feel cheap by any means. magnetic door is stuck on, so i have no worries in it falling off. i understand that no one really needs 200 watts, that's why i only vape at 60. the 200 watts is used for party tricks when i'm completely smashed.

while it may not have a yihi chip, the chip is easy to use...

haven't tried the TC yet as i'm waiting for the coils, but from the reviews that i have read, it's the most accurate TC on the market. i'll do a pretty good comparison this weekend when i meet up my boy who has an SX mini m-class.

 

[Fegbri]

I think I've decided on the ipv3 LI. Only because of the glass sides on the snow wolf. I take care of my mods but there's always that one drop (just dropped my iPhone and cracked the glass. So I don't really feel like dealing with cracking the glass sides. Plus I went to a shop and held both, and they were both equally as comfortable(actually liked the thinner ipv though). Lastly there are a lot of reports that the snowwolf tarnishes and turns dark with skin oils and such. Hopefully I made right decision. Oh, and longer warranty on ipv and ability to upgrade.

 

[suprtrkr]

I went with the Snow Wolf. Still waiting on it to get here.

 

[IXIShogunR1]

It would be interesting for a person who quit a 20 year smoking habit and vaped for the last 3 to ask a doctor they've never seen before with no records of them if he/she can find clinical evidence of smoking or any respiratory harm.

LOL.

So basically, the IPV hands down because you don't know anything else?



To the OP, it all depends on what is important to you. The only advantage the IPV has is it has a mode for Titanium wire. If using titanium wire is important to you then you may want to go with the IPV. Titanium will work on the SnowWolf, but you'll have to set the temperature much lower than you would a nickel build as it doesn't have a specific algorithm for titanium.

The SnowWolf is significantly smaller and is easier to use than the IPV. It is also capable of delivering more power while in temperature control mode. The IPV is limited to 50W in temperature control, the SnowWolf goes up to 70W. This means that if you're using thick wire or a twisted wire build the SnowWolf can bring it up to it's proper operating temperature much faster. Also the SnowWolf doesn't have the "rattlesnake" effect when the temperature control kicks in like the IPV does.

i dont know the full specs of the Snow Wolf so i wont comment on that part, but
the IPV3 LI does not do temp control in watts, it uses Joules. NI is max of 50 Joules and Ti is 100 Joules
50 Joules is not the same as 50 watts
im sure this has something to do with the YiHi algorithms used to maintain the temps

 

[R Coy]

I'm in the same boat as the OP, having narrowed my choice of TC mods down to these two mentioned (although I'm still open to other options if there are better choices out there for my needs). I'm fairly new to vaping. I've been using an Ego One and a Sigelei Mini 30W for the last month+ (both have a 0.3ohm lower limit). I'm ready to graduate to something with a bit more power and/or more features to play with. I've started building coils on a Subtank Mini and a Mutation X V4, and I have a bunch of clone RDAs inbound from Fasttech to play with. Instead of gradual steps up it seems prudent to get something that I can grow with. It also looks like the technology of temp control is moving so fast that no matter what I get it will be eclipsed in very short order.

I'm leaning towards the Snowwolf 200W simply because it seems to have the most reviews with the least number of issues. I'd rather get something proven, reliable, and easy to use at this point. I feel like I don't quite have the level of knowledge or experience to diagnose or troubleshoot even minor issues with new devices. I'd probably chalk it up to user error and get frustrated. It seems like it has plenty of room for me to grow into higher wattage vaping. Bonus points are awarded for it's smaller form factor than other comparable devices. I'm pretty active so it's important that the mod I ultimately get is somewhat pocketable rather then have it sit at home while I'm out & about.

I have both. The Snowwolf is pretty, and works well, with the exception of the pulsating in tc mode, and being unable to lock the resistance. What really annoys me is the sleep/wake time having to wait for the 2 stage logo to go by BEFORE you can click 5 times to wake it.

The 3li works great, no fuss easy to use

 

[macis]

3li all the way bro!

 

[Stinkytofus]

Whichever u like the looks of

Are u gona use titanium ? If no, snow wolf version 1.5 or 2.0 is easy choice

 

[sd3614]

I had a snowwolf briefly (nice and sexy but a little heavy for my taste), I have 2 IPV3 Li and 2 hohm wreckers which is not on your list but if you shop around 110 to 130$. I love my IPV and you can get one cheap these days for that reason its bang for the buck. I'm enjoying the HW the most right now. It's a new chip, but finish is VERY scratch resistant and 150 watts & up to 700F in TC on Ni if you ever go there without pulsing.

 

[John Songer Jr]

I actually been battling with this choice myself. I want to keep purchase under $100 and stuck trying to decide between the two. The IPV looks like a solid mod but snow wolf looks sleek and deadly sexy. Not to mention the IPV 3 has to be upgraded to hit 200w.I personally don't know how to base my decision. I will be using my old Smok GCT tank and my Playboy Vixen tanks in tc, rest of time it will be drippers. For my use, what to you recommend? I am also kind of "computer challenged" so I not even sure if I can update the ipv3. The spec sheet says Snow Wolf can go 0.05 ohms, can ipv3 match that?

 

[Hightech Redneck]

Yes, I've had ni builds on my ipv3li as low as .05. That being said though I don't like being that close to a dead short personally. Never had an issue with my li so would recommend it with no hesitancy.