The Absolute MaxX from Absolutelyecigs.com - (Should) be better than the ego/riva!

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Fedor

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Alrighthy..Have been using the MaxX for almost a week now. Been abusing it quite well and at the same time trying to find some reported faults with it.

For those who don't know, i did a bit of research before landing myself a Maxx. The decision process was documented here:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...o-maxx-how-did-i-make-my-choice-ask-me-8.html

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This was my second venture into the 510 type atties and while i'm generally still not very impressed with 510 atties, the experience was made sweeter by the battery, manual button and LED ring (which looks very cool).

I have found no defects with my unit whatsoever. It looks better, manual button is stainless steel and is cheaper than other ego lookalikes.

I've read that the biggest issue people suspect that the Maxx has is that the battery casing might separate but even so, that can be easily salvaged with some glue. Its much better than having a sticky button issue imo. I've even read on another forum of a tornado battery exploding! So sorry if i don't feel that Janty/Joye is a much better manufacturer at this.

The 510 atty from absolutelyecigs works about the same as the genuine joye ones that i had some time ago. Lifespan is about the same but this is to be expected as 510s burn hotter and degrade sooner imo. Its not too big of an issue for me since it is only $5.80 a piece.

The carts are standard 510 type. The battery has been confirmed by other members to be the same as the ego/riva/tornado at 3.7V and the 4.2V is just gimmick advertising. Nevertheless it still works great. 2 batteries lasts me for an entire day of chain vaping with battery power to spare. One battery can last an entire day with light to moderate vaping (estimates).

The Maxx does exhibit better flavor, throat hit and vapor. Perhaps its really the cone that helps preserve better flavor. But the drag is a little harder than the regular 510s.

The conclusion at this point is that it is one hell of a model and is affordable for those who wants a first venture into bigger batts. Highly recommended.

Will update more as the days goes by.

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The battery has been confirmed by other members to be the same as the ego/riva/tornado at 3.7V and the 4.2V is just gimmick advertising.
Actually, it was assumed that the 4.2V claim was gimmicky advertising and that it ran at 3.7V (unlike the ego/riva that runs at 3.2V). As it turns out, it's not even a 3.7V device, but 3.2V just like the others.

As it stands, the only true 3.7V ego "clone" is the bauway/hello 016. Everything else (including the t-rex/maxx)is regulated down to 3.2V.
 

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Actually, it was assumed that the 4.2V claim was gimmicky advertising and that it ran at 3.7V (unlike the ego/riva that runs at 3.2V). As it turns out, it's not even a 3.7V device, but 3.2V just like the others.

As it stands, the only true 3.7V ego "clone" is the bauway/hello 016. Everything else (including the t-rex/maxx)is regulated down to 3.2V.
I know, that's why the Mrs has an hello 016 on the way. :)
 

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OK, Adding to the above - I am still a happy user of my maxx after almost 1 week. I just got my carts today and used one - its much better than dripping to be honest (maybe I don't know how to drip properly :2cool: ), however here is my further feedback:
Battery life - since I am using it mixed with my PT it lasts me over 1 day of moderate usage.
Flavor - it has much better flavor than my M401 - I am finally able to use my other than MB flavors that could never use on the M401 due to lack of flavor or strange taste - with the maxx its perfect!
TH - slightly better than the the 401
As I mentioned in another post, the voltage is not as advertised - I measured it with my multimeter (multiple times) and it shows 3.5 fully charged and 3.3 after over an hour usage. So its not 3.1-3.2 but it is also not 3.7. Anyway I dont think that matters too much since I have some other batts that run at 3.7 (4.2 full charge) and tried the same atty with a converter. The taste starts to get a bit burnt out and the amount of vapor doesn't change.
So I can totally agree with Fedor - the Maxx is a very good model, and considering the better design and better price - I am totally happy to have bought it. One of the things that always stopped me until now from going to ego was the price.
 

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I'm telling you... put a 306 atty on your Maxx and you will be extremely happy. I have completely given up on 510 attys because they rarely hit that great for me, but the 306s are the best dripping atties for a 3.7v and under device! Better flavor and more vapor with a quicker drag than a standard 510 battery. The only caveate is that you will have to basically ditch the cone and it doesn't look as nice on the device but its worth the trade off for a better vape.
 

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Fedor, you know of anybody that has MaxX available in the US?

Thx,
otrpu

I don't believe there are any.


I count 2 bad reviews of the Maxx. I also count another 2 good reviews of the Maxx.

Just curious..Why would you want a device that apparently (to date) shows a 50% failure rate?


You can get an eGo in the U.S. for less $$$ than a maxx from China.
 

mvc

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OK, its been over 3 weeks now and strangely enough, I find myself not using anything else than the Maxx with LR atty. No M401, no USB PT for M401 - just the Maxx and that's it! Its just perfect for me.
Looks like I will need to place another order on LR attys from HG just in case these start to burn out!
Nothing more to say, it was a perfect buy for me!
 

Fedor

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No other feedback on this model?
Its been over 2 months and I have stopped completely using anything else, but the maxx with a LR atty - I keep trying from time to time one of the 401 or 510 - batteries, USB PTs, nothing can give me same taste and vapor.
With my 6 months smokefree coming up in a few days, I can say this is the model for me!

I'm loving this model too. Sucks that its not getting the recognition it deserves. Glad that you like it too. Do a review. This might help more people to get acquainted with this model.
 
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