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

[Oktyabr]

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.

Yup! Exactly what I was going to say. I'm actually surprised that "warranty" didn't pop up on page #1.

I don't own a provari although I DID consider one for a short time. I'm not the kind of guy that just buys "the best" of anything and then STOPS and is happy for long so I dodged that bullet and went for a Vamo instead. Works great at a price that really has no competition, feature by feature. That said, as predicted* I moved on and now my Vamo is regulated to being one of my assorted backup devices. A provari in its place would have either been sold by now to someone that would use it or get the same (little) use my vamo does.

YMMV.

*(day #1, after I chatted extensively with a knowledgeable brick and mortar clerk before making my first real purchase in four years, he predicted pretty much exactly what I have now so...)

 

[wv2win]

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.

The amp size of the switch can be an issue (not really with the new Provari since they increased the amperage of the switch) with models like the eGo which have the weak 2.5 amp switch. Lower ohm and dual coil cartos just won't work right on these models.

But with a 5 amp switch like the Vamo has, you don't even have to think about it because it can handle anything down to about 1.1 ohms, which is about 99% of everything on the market.

 

[Mkwy]

The amp size of the switch can be an issue (not really with the new Provari since they increased the amperage of the switch) with models like the eGo which have the weak 2.5 amp switch. Lower ohm and dual coil cartos just won't work right on these models.

But with a 5 amp switch like the Vamo has, you don't even have to think about it because it can handle anything down to about 1.1 ohms, which is about 99% of everything on the market.

Yes mainly use my ego with cartos for my out on the town mod. It's cheap so if I lose it or break it no worries. I keep my Vamo as a backup, but starting to get into manual mods lately using RBAs. Can't go wrong with the Vamo or provari so depends on your budget.

 

[Julopy]

have both mods, provari is alright but i don't like the slow one button menu , so i use my vamo more often than any other mod i have, its quick and easier to use. Wish i knew about the vamo earlier.

 

[donna328]

I was all set to buy a vamo had it my cart...but decided to read some of the threads on here and so many people said they had one and than bought a provari...since I never been good with peer pressure, I caved and bought a provari mini, haven't received it yet. Do I have buyers remorse, yes sort of...it looks so big, someone said dildo big, but everyone's assurd me my life can now be complete.

 

[Mkwy]

I was all set to buy a vamo had it my cart...but decided to read some of the threads on here and so many people said they had one and than bought a provari...since I never been good with peer pressure, I caved and bought a provari mini, haven't received it yet. Do I have buyers remorse, yes sort of...it looks so big, someone said dildo big, but everyone's assurd me my life can now be complete.

Welcome to the Provari fan club. Have the mini and its not as big as you think. Fits across my palm from end to end, have a large size hand. Oh and it's not as dildo-ish as some other mods out there.

 

[theorangepet]

I'm with you. You, I and many others are willing to accept lower quality for a lower price. Just economics.

 

[mayday_]

have both mods, provari is alright but i don't like the slow one button menu , so i use my vamo more often than any other mod i have, its quick and easier to use. Wish i knew about the vamo earlier.

I honestly prefer only having one button as the Vamo buttons over a short period of time seem to be so sensitive they fire in your pockets. I am not, however, knocking on the vamo since i have both of them and enjoy both of them but I will say I think the build of the provari and the durability are amazing.

 

[tj99959]

To each their own, you don't have to like what I like (in most cases they would label you as crazy if you did)

(but my Ford is better than your Chevy)

 

[Dakota Jim]

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. )

Sorry, due to my high Astin Martin car payments and the insurance I could only afford the Vamo

Just joking, I don't really have an Astin Martin, but I did just order a vamo and an AGA-T+ (I really need to lock up the credit card)

(both ordered after watching PBusardo reviews - is he on everybodies payroll or does he just do it for the free stuff the vendors send him? )

 

[depichu]

I owned a VAMO v2 for a short period of time, and have used my friends' provaris, and as much as I like how much consistent the vape is from the provari - it really doesn't justify the extra 100$+. And I ditched my VAMO due to discovering, I really don't like the 33.3hz fire rate with the atomizers/tanks that I use.

If I ever own one, it'll be second hand for under $120 which is becoming more realistic as this industry flies forward. By then, I may just save my pennies for something else.

 

[acid]

can someone attest to the fact that a provari will fire a .8 ohm coil on a gennie or is that magic? I have a vamo, and am only disappointed that it won't fire a sub 1.2 ohm coil from my aga-t2. oh well, i got a mech .. if I could only get my coil right aaaaaaaaaah
do they make a coils for dummies?

I am looking at the sigelei zmax v3 telescoping and the zmax. those look nice, but what would be the ohm limit on that? oled display

 

[yzer]

can someone attest to the fact that a provari will fire a .8 ohm coil on a gennie or is that magic? I have a vamo, and am only disappointed that it won't fire a sub 1.2 ohm coil from my aga-t2. oh well, i got a mech .. if I could only get my coil right aaaaaaaaaah
do they make a coils for dummies?

I am looking at the sigelei zmax v3 telescoping and the zmax. those look nice, but what would be the ohm limit on that? oled display

Sigelei Zmax V3 Telescopic (flat top) has 4 amp and 1.2 ohm limits. Which is fine with me. If I ever want onto the very low resistance bandwagon I'll buy a mech or wait until Zmax V6.

 

[Tibby]

I own each device and one does have more advantages. Any device that you enjoy and keeps you off ciggs makes you a "real" vaper. It's fine to be a fanboy of either. Wave your Vamo in the air.

 

[yzer]

It was the feature set that sold me on Sigelei Zmax V3 Telescopic flat top last month. VV/VW and uses 18350, 2x18350, 18490, 18500 and 18650 batteries without extensions. OLED display and the one-button control that I like. It doesn't have a surprised look on it's face like the Vamo does but the Sigelei calls low battery power Low Vol on the display. They all have their quirks. After I got the Sigelei Telescopic I was impressed by the Sigelei build quality which you can't appreciate until you hold one in your hand. The length of the Sigelei is a little longer than Provari in all modes but not bad at all. I posted lengths for various battery configurations in this thread.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ic-flat-top-other-reports-one-week-later.html

 

[300fury]

I have both, and honestly i bought the provari because i wanted it. No other reason, only had the vamo a couple weeks before the provari. the difference to me is build quality, compared to the provari the vamo feels less substantial and fragile. the other thing i noticed is that my carto tanks draw better on my provari. I do think the vamo is a great device for the price, and a great device in general....but hey I still think my ego twist is fantastic, just looks weird with a full size tank, a little top heavy. I dont smoke anymore and thats the most important thing. I think it is very hard to not become a hobbyist with vaping. I LOVE vaping, never ever felt that way about smoking, so whatever works is the best, and no one has an argument against that!!! happy vaping

 

[fyjimo]

I love my Provari, but really like the Sigelei Zmax Telescope, something about having the VW, OLED screen and the ability to use whatever battery I have charged!

 

[wv2win]

can someone attest to the fact that a provari will fire a .8 ohm coil on a gennie or is that magic? I have a vamo, and am only disappointed that it won't fire a sub 1.2 ohm coil from my aga-t2. oh well, i got a mech .. if I could only get my coil right aaaaaaaaaah
do they make a coils for dummies?

I am looking at the sigelei zmax v3 telescoping and the zmax. those look nice, but what would be the ohm limit on that? oled display

I'm pretty sure the Provari cannot handle 0.8 ohm coil. The Provari has a 3.0 or 3.5 amp switch and the Vamo has a 5 amp switch. The Vamo can handle a lower ohm coil than the Provari but neither can handle that low of a coil.

 

[Oktyabr]

can someone attest to the fact that a provari will fire a .8 ohm coil on a gennie or is that magic? I have a vamo, and am only disappointed that it won't fire a sub 1.2 ohm coil from my aga-t2. oh well, i got a mech .. if I could only get my coil right aaaaaaaaaah
do they make a coils for dummies?

I am looking at the sigelei zmax v3 telescoping and the zmax. those look nice, but what would be the ohm limit on that? oled display

It's a limit of the circuitry in any VV and/or VW device. Sub ohm calls for a purely mechanical mod at this point.

Amps = Volts/Resistance

Say you try to fire a 0.8 ohm coil on a standard 3.7 volt mod... 3.7/0.8=4.625 Amps, getting close to the 5amp ceiling of even the vamo. Accidentally crank up the voltage above that and stuff starts melting in those little circuit boards and switch.

Watts = V x A

3.7 volts x 4.615 amps = 17 watts, above the 15 watt safety of the Vamo.

That said your Vamo *should* fire a 1.2 ohm coil. You may be getting a resistance variance as it heats up that is driving it into low resistance protection mode. Shoot for 1.3 ohms. That will work.


Coils for dummies? Practice, practice and more practice.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Listening to the Vets talk about ohms, watts, volts I feel like a n00b but learning is a good thing