VAMO vs. ProVari (or any other "high-end" PV)

[Radlyr Whaledzoo]

Greetings fellow Vapers...I've recently upgraded my eGo-style batteries to a beefy mod, the VAMO! I love this thing. It's super solid and it gives me an amazing vape all day long. I've seen some posts where it seems like you need to spend a ridiculous amount of $ and have all the expensive gear to be considered a "real" vaper. What's up with that? Is there anyone out there that can give me a real, honest comparison between my VAMO and your ProVari? Are people just purchasing a brand or are there really some fundamental differences?

 

[Deacon Aegis]

I bought a Provari yesterday and have a Vamo that a friend left at my house to goof around with so I can make a case for him. My thoughts on the two mods boil down to this. At the same voltage, they vape pretty much the same with whatever tanks I put on it. The Vamo has the variable wattage feature, ok... Not really a huge big deal for me. The Vamo is a little bit larger in diameter than the Provari. The real signifigant difference in my opinion is the Provari is simply a far better built and more precise device than the Vamo. The battery in the Vamo is a bit looser than the same battery in the Provari. I suspect, based on the differences in build quality, that the Provari will last longer than the Vamo in the long run. How much longer, I haven't a clue. I'll probably end up actually buying a Vamo at some point just because, but those are the most major things I could point out. Now if you go look at the reviews from pbusardo on tasteyourjuice.com, you'll see that there is somewhat of a difference in the frequency modulation pulse rate of the Vamo verses the Provari, but in layman's terms, few if any would notice the difference there.

 

[Renzuli]

Welcome , but I'm afraid you will run into the Provari " fanboys " soon enough . I just sold my Provari , because I was using my Vamo , and Sigelei's most of the time . And both of those have both VV , as well as VW , where the Provari , only has VV . You just need to remember , not to tighten down your devices very hard , or you can destroy the little clear grommet , under the contact plate . You will know when this happens , because it will say lo ohms , no matter what you put on it . But there is an easy fix . So no big deal .

 

[Topwater Elvis]

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[Kanj.nguyen]

Take cover everybody here come all the Provari worshippers!

For everyones sake im not gonna put my opinion on this topic... I think you guys have suffered enough

 

[Radlyr Whaledzoo]

Seems subjective, no? As much as I would like to buy USA Made 100% of the time, my wallet thinks otherwise.

My vamo took a long dive into concrete already and blew up a tank. Yes, the Vamo took a ding too, but it keeps on kickin'!

 

[Daniel13]

seems like it's really down to preference, i like my provari but then again i like variable voltage, if you like variable wattage, then the provari probably isn't for you

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Also just sold my Provari and bought a Vamo cuz more options available and the price ridiculously low. True the Provari is quality but they really should come out from the dark ages and have a VV/ VW Provari.

 

[The Ocelot]

One is smaller (if ordered in that size); one has 3 buttons, the other has 1; one can be ordered in shiny chrome; one can be ordered in pink or purple; one has a choice of LED colors (I'm not sure about the other one); one is VV, the other is VV/VW; one looks more square.

Both hold batteries and are just a power supply. With a bad delivery system, both 5uck; with a good delivery system, both are lovely. 8w = 8w no matter how you get there.

 

[Deacon Aegis]

ProVari's qualify you to become a member of the ProVarinati, which will make you powerful and attractive to women. You may also get a job at MI-6 with a Provari, and everyone wants to drive an Astin Martin, right? Vamo, rhymes with Camo, which blends into the wild better, making it great for hunting. I've even seen camouflage skins for the Vamo, which is kinda cool. Mention Provari verses anything and you'll get some wild posting going on here on ECF, which can also make you popular and/or fill you with angst. I say don't bother with any of them, look at the GGTS's or Poldiacs or Caravella's or such and you can really have a field day with the mech mod arguments over whether a wire changes things or not... Ah the fun and drama that can be had. LOL (Ok, this post was entirely tongue-in-cheek - be gentle my friends. )

 

[Mr.Mann]

Greetings fellow Vapers...I've recently upgraded my eGo-style batteries to a beefy mod, the VAMO! I love this thing. It's super solid and it gives me an amazing vape all day long. I've seen some posts where it seems like you need to spend a ridiculous amount of $ and have all the expensive gear to be considered a "real" vaper. What's up with that? Is there anyone out there that can give me a real, honest comparison between my VAMO and your ProVari? Are people just purchasing a brand or are there really some fundamental differences?

Hey and welcome.

I am not sure what you've read, but a "real" vaper is one who vapes, period. I know veterans who have been around since the beginning that still choose, once again, choose to use cig-a-likes.

There are fans of both devices and there are haters in general. I tend to stay away from rabid fans and frothy mouth haters--not much difference to me.

If you got a Vamo, a ProVari may very well be not worth the money. When I got my ProVari all there was that was a lot cheaper, that supposedly did the same thing and was a tube mod, was the Lavatube V1--that was far from the Vamo vs. ProVari debate.

Some people may just be purchasing because of the brand name, but that doesn't mean it's not a good device; and some may be purchasing the Vamo because its cheap (in price), but that doesn't mean its not a good device. Time will tell what's best suited for you.

Hell, you may even decide that VV/VW is a waste in and of itself.

 

[The Ocelot]

ProVari's qualify you to become a member of the ProVarinati, which will make you powerful and attractive to women. You may also get a job at MI-6 with a Provari, and everyone wants to drive an Astin Martin, right? Vamo, rhymes with Camo, which blends into the wild better, making it great for hunting. I've even seen camouflage skins for the Vamo, which is kinda cool. Mention Provari verses anything and you'll get some wild posting going on here on ECF, which can also make you popular and/or fill you with angst. I say don't bother with any of them, look at the GGTS's or Poldiacs or Caravella's or such and you can really have a field day with the mech mod arguments over whether a wire changes things or not... Ah the fun and drama that can be had. LOL (Ok, this post was entirely tongue-in-cheek - be gentle my friends. )

I want a Bobo.

 

[Radlyr Whaledzoo]

ProVari's qualify you to become a member of the ProVarinati, which will make you powerful and attractive to women. You may also get a job at MI-6 with a Provari, and everyone wants to drive an Astin Martin, right? Vamo, rhymes with Camo, which blends into the wild better, making it great for hunting. I've even seen camouflage skins for the Vamo, which is kinda cool. Mention Provari verses anything and you'll get some wild posting going on here on ECF, which can also make you popular and/or fill you with angst. I say don't bother with any of them, look at the GGTS's or Poldiacs or Caravella's or such and you can really have a field day with the mech mod arguments over whether a wire changes things or not... Ah the fun and drama that can be had. LOL (Ok, this post was entirely tongue-in-cheek - be gentle my friends. )

As suspected!

Yes, I think I've quickly learned that I've spent my vape money smart this time...although I can't wait to find someone with a ProVari so I can give it a good groping. Still very interested in more comments from someone that has both and their thoughts.

 

[Crash Moses]

The biggest difference to me between the two is the consistent voltage supplied by the Provari vs. the pulse modulated VAMO with it's high/low averaging (yes, I know the Provari is also pulse modulated but it's filtered to not be noticeable).

What this means in practical terms (again this is just my opinion) is that clearomizers and dripping attys work better on a Provari. Tanks and RBAs aren't as sensitive to the pulse modulation. Does this mean clearmoizers vape poorly on a VAMO? No. I typically have to turn the voltage down more though to keep from burning the coil, however.

If you have the disposable income the Provari is top notch and you may get a better vape with certain delivery systems but for all intents and purposes the VAMO is a top notch mod and should serve you well. It has its niggles but these are usually easily addressed.

I do love my Provari though.

 

[PONKAW]

The biggest difference to me between the two is the consistent voltage supplied by the Provari vs. the pulse modulated VAMO with it's high/low averaging (yes, I know the Provari is also pulse modulated but it's filtered to not be noticeable).

I've owned both for a while, and this is exactly what I was going to say. I believe the Vamo modulation is 30hz (30 firings a second) and is (to me) very pronounced on cartos. It's what makes what Busardo calls the rattle snake sound. The Provari has a much higher modulation rate and to me, makes for a smoother more controllable vape. Is it a $100 better vape...maybe...sometimes...
But I still think the Vamo is an amazing PV for around 40 bucks, and use it every day (just not with cartos)

Don

 

[NancyR]

Every device out there has it's good and bad points. No matter what anyone else says tho, if it is working for you the way you need/want it to work, and you are happy with it, then who cares about the rest?

 

[Radlyr Whaledzoo]

Every device out there has it's good and bad points. No matter what anyone else says tho, if it is working for you the way you need/want it to work, and you are happy with it, then who cares about the rest?

I'm (sorta) new to the vape world so I'm still ignorant on if I'm getting the best vape possible. That being said, my Vamo and dual coil Phoenix is pretty freaking amazing. In search of a "perfect vape" I think I found it with this setup - at least at the moment. I just wanted to make sure the ProVari didn't make "magic" vapor.

 

[alldayvape]

both work as advertised - whatever floats your boat man

 

[wv2win]

I have no doubt that the Provari is built better. And I have always stated and believe that the Provari and Darwin (VW) are two of the best built APV's on the market. The Provari comes with a standard one year warranty. The Darwin comes with a standard two year warranty.

But I also believe that variable wattage (set & forget) is the future of variable vaping. Most people do not want to fiddle with their PV's like the hobbists do. VW is just a better means to regulate power.

So for $40, the Vamo is really a steal considering you would need to buy 4 of them to equal the cost of a Provari. Plus the VAmo has a 5 amp switch which even the Provari doesn't have. But for quality the Provari is top of the line. But for cost and ease of use (VW) for the non-hobbists, the Vamo is a very good option. And it vapes great.

 

[Mkwy]

I have no doubt that the Provari is built better. And I have always stated and believe that the Provari and Darwin (VW) are two of the best built APV's on the market. The Provari comes with a standard one year warranty. The Darwin comes with a standard two year warranty.

But I also believe that variable wattage (set & forget) is the future of variable vaping. Most people do not want to fiddle with their PV's like the hobbists do. VW is just a better means to regulate power.

So for $40, the Vamo is really a steal considering you would need to buy 4 of them to equal the cost of a Provari. Plus the VAmo has a 5 amp switch which even the Provari doesn't have. But for quality the Provari is top of the line. But for cost and ease of use (VW) for the non-hobbists, the Vamo is a very good option. And it vapes great.

Totally agree. Have both, love the build quality of provari but like the variable wattage and button layout of Vamo. Don't think the Amp limit is an issue unless vaping at really low ohms at high voltages.