What are some higher-end vv/vw box mods that I should look at?

[thatguyferg]

What's up everyone, I'm looking to get a better vv/vw box mod as my little ipv mini 30w isn't really cutting it anymore. I would prefer to have a decent range in the atomizer resistance department, usually only build from .2 - .7 range but I like to experiment with my builds a lot.

I was looking at the Vaporflask V2, and it honestly is still one of my top choices. I like the look of it, build quality, and dual 18650's plus the resistance range it has. I've also looked at the Vaporshark rDNA 40, YiHi Sx Mini, and the ipv 2s/3. They all seem pretty nice, and the ipv's have higher wattage capabilities, but they don't seem as quality as the Vaporflask. At the same time, the Vaporflask is restricted to 40w, only 10w higher than my current box mod.

So, if anyone can recommend some quality box mods that have a decent resistance/wattage range, or even give some insight on any of the mods mentioned above it would be awesome! Maybe you can even save me from driving myself nuts going back and forth between mods

 

[BigEgo]

If you don't mind a single battery and you want to go beyond the DNA's 40 watts, then the SX Mini is the best there is right now. If 40 watts is enough, then the DNA is the way to go, imo (VaporFlask, VaporShark, etc).

For two batteries, who knows? So many of those out there. I do think you should stay away from the IPV products. P4Y's quality control is utter crap.

I do know that lots of people love the Sigelei 100-150 watt boxes. Don't hear about a lot of issues with them. The IPV's, though, are hit or miss. You may get a lemon, or you may get lucky.

 

[Niten13]

My iPV 3has had no issues at all, must be a defective product.

iPV and Segelei both make great box mods in the 100-150 watt range with dual 18650's. They both have their quirks, I heard of issues with both though rarely. I have take my iPV through some seriously snowy conditions up at the mtn boarding and it still runs flawlessly, dropped it quite a few times as well.

P4Y and Segelei are run by the same company so both are pretty good quality, go for segelei and get those back door magnets if you don't like screws.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

At the bottom of the page are two videos on the DNA40 board.

Taste Your Juice | Can I Taste Your Juice?

Hope helps

 

[Pushbutton]

I would be very interested in some suggestions as well. As far as DNA40 boxes, all the main ones seem to be troubled by issues or potential issues that i dont like.

VS rDNA (own one) - finish comes off in multiple places after 2 months of desk use.
Hana Modz - Gluegun galore (has this changed?)
Vaporflask - worried about vapor settling on the uncovered (?) screen and seeping into the device.
SXmini - Not sure i like the looks

 

[brickfollett]

I had a vaporflask DNA40 and really liked it. Temp control just isn't my thing though, and I love my reo a whole heck of a lot. I sold my flask and bought a second reo and an authentic BF Odin with the money. The flask was beautiful though and everyone talks about the ergonomics and how comfy it is to hold, and they're right. one issue I had was that the bare metal finish was pretty slippery. I ordered a Jwrap for it which helped

 

[Nautilusfan]

Unless temp control is a must I would go with an sx350 chip. Blows the DNA chipset out of the water. Oh but wait the sx350J will be out the end of this month with Temp control. Sx Mini M class is using this chip.

 

[BigEgo]

Unless temp control is a must I would go with an sx350 chip. Blows the DNA chipset out of the water. Oh but wait the sx350J will be out the end of this month with Temp control. Sx Mini M class is using this chip.

It's doubtful Yihi's temp control will work any better than Evolv's considering they basically just copied Evolv's design. The problem with Evolv's temp control is not that it doesn't work, per se, but that it's so damn fiddly and finicky.

I agree that if you don't need temp control that the Yihi boards are a better choice, at least for now. All I am saying is don't expect miracles with Yihi's temp control.

 

[CoilinTrouble]

I own a Hana 30W, a Reo Grand, an IPV3, Sigelei 100+ & 150, and a God Mod 180 and Im definitely most satisfied with my Sigelei's. The IPV3 isnt a BAD unit but there are several reasons I much prefer the Sigelei.

1-IPV3's battery springs tend to tear up the bottom of the wrapper on my batteries, the Sigelei doesnt.
2-The Sigelei's magnetic battery compartment door is so much more convenient than the screws on the IPV3. Strong magnets that wont let the door just fall off either.
3-The free silicone case with the Sigelei makes it very comfortable to hold and grip, Ive never dropped it with it on there.
4-That ridiculous non working touch sensor on the IPV3. I mean...come on...couldnt you have just...I dont know...removed it considering it does NOTHING??

Now admittedly the IPV3 has an advantage or two as well, such as the Yihi update that reads to the hundredth decimal place and takes its wattage up to 165, but I find it unnecessary as I always trust my ohm reader instead of my mods ohm reader (imho almost every mod reads resistance slightly off). So anyway yeah Id totally recommend a Sigelei 100+ or 150. The Reo Grand is good too but when I use normal rda's and rta's the Sigelei's my go to

 

[Fictitious Character]

If you don't mind a single battery and you want to go beyond the DNA's 40 watts, then the SX Mini is the best there is right now. If 40 watts is enough, then the DNA is the way to go, imo (VaporFlask, VaporShark, etc).

For two batteries, who knows? So many of those out there. I do think you should stay away from the IPV products. P4Y's quality control is utter crap.

I do know that lots of people love the Sigelei 100-150 watt boxes. Don't hear about a lot of issues with them. The IPV's, though, are hit or miss. You may get a lemon, or you may get lucky.

I disagree about P4Y being utter crap as I have an ipv3 that works every time all the time. Sigelei and p4y are sister companies and the p4y products are like the Acura where as the Sig is the Honda. Same or similar body design but slightly different price tag. But I would not call p4y high end either.

It's doubtful Yihi's temp control will work any better than Evolv's considering they basically just copied Evolv's design. The problem with Evolv's temp control is not that it doesn't work, per se, but that it's so damn fiddly and finicky.

I agree that if you don't need temp control that the Yihi boards are a better choice, at least for now. All I am saying is don't expect miracles with Yihi's temp control.

I am not sure if they copied the dna 40 chip or not, but even if it is simply copied work I am hoping it will be released without the snags and problems that Elvolv has had with the 40. Time will tell I suppose but I have my eye on yihi and their crack at TP because this seems to be the year of TP and by September things should be pretty interesting in vape gear.

What's up everyone, I'm looking to get a better vv/vw box mod as my little IPV mini 30w isn't really cutting it anymore. I would prefer to have a decent range in the atomizer resistance department, usually only build from .2 - .7 range but I like to experiment with my builds a lot.

I was looking at the Vaporflask V2, and it honestly is still one of my top choices. I like the look of it, build quality, and dual 18650's plus the resistance range it has. I've also looked at the Vaporshark rDNA 40, YiHi Sx Mini, and the IPV 2s/3. They all seem pretty nice, and the IPV's have higher wattage capabilities, but they don't seem as quality as the Vaporflask. At the same time, the Vaporflask is restricted to 40w, only 10w higher than my current box mod.

So, if anyone can recommend some quality box mods that have a decent resistance/wattage range, or even give some insight on any of the mods mentioned above it would be awesome! Maybe you can even save me from driving myself nuts going back and forth between mods

Depends really on form factor, desired watts, and what is considered high end on where you ultimately land. If you are wanting temp control and you want it now then dna 40 all the way. If you are wanting to wait or jump on a pre-order then the SX Mini M class could be the way to go. The SX Mini is a very popular mod and was praised by Busardo and is spoken highly of by owners as well, so unless the SX350J chip is crap it has the groundwork laid to be a very popular device.

If temp control is not something you are looking for then what watts are you wanting? If it is 40 or less then a dna 40 mod still fits the bill. I have a Shark and won't have any ni-200 wire until Monday, so I can not speak on the TC function as of yet, but as a Kanthal mod especially for on the go it has been great so far. The SX Mini S also might be worth looking at but honestly I would spend the 10 extra bucks and roll the dice with the new chip. If you have even more patience there will no doubt be many other attractive mods housing the SX350J chip.

So I guess that is the long winded way of saying imo your best choices for high end regulated mods will be housing either the dna 40, SX350J, or the SX350 boards. From there it is a matter of personal aesthetics, budget, and availability.

A very reliable at home mod of mine is the Nucleus by Mile High Mods but it is not for everyone because it is a biggin, and at a time of mini mods it does not fit the best with portability so it has its place on a coaster at the house as a great at home mod. It does house a SX350 chip though and it is a great mod that I really like. I am hoping for a v2 with a smaller footprint and a SX350J chip.

 

[BigEgo]

4-That ridiculous non working touch sensor on the IPV3. I mean...come on...couldnt you have just...I dont know...removed it considering it does NOTHING??

Yep, they have terrible QC. The touch sensor was a debacle with the IPV2, no one used it, and it didn't work. What's worse is it would sometimes auto fire the mod, which is rather dangerous. So, instead of removing it when they released the IPV3, what did they do? Yep, they just disabled it and left it on the mod. Why? Because they probably already had a bunch of the cases in supply and just went the cheap route. Instead of designing a new body/covering, they just slapped a different chip in and sent it out the door.

Then you have all the issues with the mini's. The "mobile charging" fiasco, which also auto-fired people's mods. All the people (including myself) who have the crooked 510 connector (sits crooked on the mod, which makes your atty sit crooked).

Oh, and the whole charge port thing on the IPV3, which was a disaster waiting to happen. Instead of removing it, they just plugged it up. People were frying it and one retailer in the UK even did a mass recall over it.

As I said, they cut corners on QC and I don't like it. Don't get me wrong, I use my mini (with the crooked 510) daily, but I won't buy a P4Y product ever again. I can deal with minor aesthetic issues, but when a company completely ignores safety, I wont buy from them.

 

[Fictitious Character]

4-That ridiculous non working touch sensor on the IPV3. I mean...come on...couldnt you have just...I dont know...removed it considering it does NOTHING??

They did remove it that is why it does not work, they were just to cheap or in to much of a rush to waste all the shells they had already made for it.

 

[thatguyferg]

I disagree about P4Y being utter crap as I have an ipv3 that works every time all the time. Sigelei and p4y are sister companies and the p4y products are like the Acura where as the Sig is the Honda. Same or similar body design but slightly different price tag. But I would not call p4y high end either.


I am not sure if they copied the dna 40 chip or not, but even if it is simply copied work I am hoping it will be released without the snags and problems that Elvolv has had with the 40. Time will tell I suppose but I have my eye on yihi and their crack at TP because this seems to be the year of TP and by September things should be pretty interesting in vape gear.


Depends really on form factor, desired watts, and what is considered high end on where you ultimately land. If you are wanting temp control and you want it now then dna 40 all the way. If you are wanting to wait or jump on a pre-order then the SX Mini M class could be the way to go. The SX Mini is a very popular mod and was praised by Busardo and is spoken highly of by owners as well, so unless the SX350J chip is crap it has the groundwork laid to be a very popular device.

If temp control is not something you are looking for then what watts are you wanting? If it is 40 or less then a dna 40 mod still fits the bill. I have a Shark and won't have any ni-200 wire until Monday, so I can not speak on the TC function as of yet, but as a Kanthal mod especially for on the go it has been great so far. The SX Mini S also might be worth looking at but honestly I would spend the 10 extra bucks and roll the dice with the new chip. If you have even more patience there will no doubt be many other attractive mods housing the SX350J chip.

So I guess that is the long winded way of saying imo your best choices for high end regulated mods will be housing either the dna 40, SX350J, or the SX350 boards. From there it is a matter of personal aesthetics, budget, and availability.

A very reliable at home mod of mine is the Nucleus by Mile High Mods but it is not for everyone because it is a biggin, and at a time of mini mods it does not fit the best with portability so it has its place on a coaster at the house as a great at home mod. It does house a SX350 chip though and it is a great mod that I really like. I am hoping for a v2 with a smaller footprint and a SX350J chip.

Yeah I was looking at the SX Mini M class I believe it is (the one going to be released with the SX350J chip) but I don't know if I'm sold on the aesthetics of it.

I mean it's kinda good looking, but at the same time there's a lot better looking devices out there imo, but I guess when the chip comes out the mods will follow. Which is alright because I'll gladly wait for a better looking device with that chip in it.

It's funny cause I was recently browsing vapinart and came across the Athena by Society Vapors and I love the look of that bad boy, unfortunately they were sold out though lol.

Do you know of any sites like vapinart that sell some of those higher end mods that I could browse once in a while to possibly find some mods in the future? I never understand how people know when hot new mods are released and somehow know where to get them right away lol I always hear about mods a little late and then have to dig through Google searches to find it...

 

[roxynoodle]

The sx mini is the cream of the crop IMO. That chip is amazing.

I must admit my Sig 100W is a fine mod as well. Also a very nice chip, good battery life and reliable. I'm strongly considering a second one. I have an ipv1 that's been just as good, but it does seem like ipv is a hit or miss company.

 

[Nautilusfan]

I also have a Nucleus and really like it a lot!! It's rather large but for around the house it can't be beat

 

[JMarca]

Cheaper than the SX-Mini (by more than 70 dollars!) and not a clone of anything is the new HCigar HB DNA box which is just over 100 dollars and comes with an authentic Evolv DNA 40 with temp control.

HCigar HB DNA 40 (Authentic EVOLV) - HCigar, EHPro, Infinite - Electronic Mods

They're out of stock at the moment but should be back in stock soon, chinese new year slowed everything down.

 

[Portertown]

I have the current SXmini by Yihi and have thoroughly enjoyed it. The controls are spot on and the three power modes really give the user a lot of options. I feel that temp control is the next step in vaping equipment and I will be getting the new SXmini with temp control when it is released later this month.
I have also preordered an IPV4 which will also have temp control and be using the new Yihi SX330v4s board/chip with 100 watt max output along with two 18650 batteries. For just a few cents over $62 dollars and including free shipping, I could not pass on this one.

 

[thatguyferg]

I have the current SXmini by Yihi and have thoroughly enjoyed it. The controls are spot on and the three power modes really give the user a lot of options. I feel that temp control is the next step in vaping equipment and I will be getting the new SXmini with temp control when it is released later this month.
I have also preordered an IPV4 which will also have temp control and be using the new Yihi SX330v4s board/chip with 100 watt max output along with two 18650 batteries. For just a few cents over $62 dollars and including free shipping, I could not pass on this one.

Yeah it's gaining popularity pretty fast, and hey I love using some new technology! But I'm looking at the SXmini M Class I believe it is, the one that's going to be released with their temp control board and such. I've really only seen positive things about the SXmini and that's always a good sign!

I didn't know the IPV4 was going to have temp control and such...any word on when it will be released?

 

[Portertown]

Yeah it's gaining popularity pretty fast, and hey I love using some new technology! But I'm looking at the SXmini M Class I believe it is, the one that's going to be released with their temp control board and such. I've really only seen positive things about the SXmini and that's always a good sign!

I didn't know the IPV4 was going to have temp control and such...any word on when it will be released?

The IPV4 is supposed to be released around the first of April. It has the new Yihi SX330v4s board/chip, which has temp control.
Here is the link for the board/chip.
Yihiecigar SX330

Here is the link for the mod.
IPV4 100W box mod with Temp control funciton from Pioneer4you, View high quality ipv4, Pioneer4you Product Details from Shenzhen Green Leaf Technology Co., Ltd. on Alibaba.com