What's the best teeny mod?

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    Hi all,
    I'm tossing up over a couple of mod device choices. I started on an endura t18, now using an innokin endura t22. Love the 4ml tank size & battery size. Plus I prefer so far mtl. tank wise I'm happy with the innokin t22 but when I drop it I'm happy to look at better options. Maybe the innokin zenith 4ml.

    What I now want is a teeny tiny box mod that won't completely cut out options of tank upgrading in the future. From what I've read up I'm looking for a single replaceable battery mod that is as small as possible! I work on a farm so something that can fit in a pocket would be great.

    I live in new Zealand, and been through all our online sites and found the following options. I've used fast tech for specs:

    Innokin SmartBox 45W Box Mod Kit
    Love the size, not too worried about the tank. Mainly would get this for the mod. Just not sure if it would annoy me that the mod does the settings. Also not sure if its big enough to seat a better tank.

    Eleaf iStick Pico 75W
    I like everything about this - however again the size of what tanks will fit it concern me.

    Eleaf iStick Pico 25 85W
    Do I gain anything with this model?

    If there are better options out there, please let me know!
     

    sofarsogood

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    Hi all,
    I'm tossing up over a couple of mod device choices. I started on an endura t18, now using an innokin endura t22. Love the 4ml tank size & battery size. Plus I prefer so far mtl. Tank wise I'm happy with the innokin t22 but when I drop it I'm happy to look at better options. Maybe the innokin zenith 4ml.

    What I now want is a teeny tiny box mod that won't completely cut out options of tank upgrading in the future. From what I've read up I'm looking for a single replaceable battery mod that is as small as possible! I work on a farm so something that can fit in a pocket would be great.

    I live in new Zealand, and been through all our online sites and found the following options. I've used fast tech for specs:

    Innokin SmartBox 45W Box Mod Kit
    Love the size, not too worried about the tank. Mainly would get this for the mod. Just not sure if it would annoy me that the mod does the settings. Also not sure if its big enough to seat a better tank.

    Eleaf iStick Pico 75W
    I like everything about this - however again the size of what tanks will fit it concern me.

    Eleaf iStick Pico 25 85W
    Do I gain anything with this model?

    If there are better options out there, please let me know!
    The pico is what I carry all day every day because it's the most compact and pocketable mod that will take an 18650. At home or in special situations I might use a pico mega. They are intended for 22mm atomizers. If you need room for 24mm there's a Pico version for that which will also use the new slightly larger Li batteries but won't be as fat as the Mega. An LG HG2 will go all day for me. I have an evic basic which is even smaller. I find no use for it because it's harder to handle and the battery life is minimal. What I also like about the Pico is the firmware can be upgraded to Arctic Fox and silicone sleeves are available. It does everything II need for $26.
     
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    What I now want is a teeny tiny box mod that won't completely cut out options of tank upgrading in the future. From what I've read up I'm looking for a single replaceable battery mod that is as small as possible! I work on a farm so something that can fit in a pocket would be great.
    I have been vaping the same internal Eleaf Istick 40w mod for 2-3 years and could not be happier. By using an internal battery mod, you could save money by not having to purchase:
    back up batterie(s), carrying case, volt meter(s), wraps, charger(s) (backup), battery Do's and Don'ts (Much higher learning curve not to mention the batteries themselves).
    This is a good thread to give you an idea of types of mods out there.
    https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/threads/little-itty-bitty-mods-under-100.640761/
     

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    I have a Pico 75W and a Vaporesso Swag and I have to say that when I got the Pico I was in love it, but, I LOVE the Swag more. It's just a little bit smaller, it feels better in my hand, and I think the board (/system chip) is better than the Pico. I use it with a Cleito tank. Yes, both are limited in terms of tank diameter (22mm), but you're asking for "tiny mod" and these, I don't think classify as "tiny," but, they are super pocketable and really good devices. Funny, because when you say "tiny," I'm thinking of the upcoming Vaporesso Nexus - a MTL super stealth device (that you'd use completely different liquid with).
     
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    The swag is gorgeous, but be aware that larger diameter tanks like the Zenith and Ares will NOT fit on it.
    The Pico 25 will work with those larger diameter tanks.
    Another really good option is the Eleaf Invoke. Same size as the Pico, but 2 @ 18650 batteries so battery life for days if MTL
     

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    The swag is gorgeous, but be aware that larger diameter tanks like the Zenith and Ares will NOT fit on it.
    The Pico 25 will work with those larger diameter tanks.
    Another really good option is the Eleaf Invoke. Same size as the Pico, but 2 @ 18650 batteries so battery life for days if MTL

    I have 2 tiny mods Aspire Zelos and Pico 75 ( Pico do not work as it should because it is not authentic) and Zelos is much more comfortable to hold in my hand (I have pretty small hand) than tiny Pico.

    Zelos's built in battery last me almost whole day even when vaping very often. Of course I know that after a year or two battery in Zelos will be useless so I was researching mods that have removable battery cells. I do not want big fat and heavy mod and I also do not want as tiny as Pico.

    Single battery fit my vaping style. MTL vaping do not drain battery so fast and I can always carry a spare so what is a point to carry 2 or more battery cells in a mod? I also realize that most people "sneeze" on built in battery because after a year or two battery is dead so is their mod but buying expensive removable multi cell battery do not have to mean that mod will work for many years... you can accidentally drop it, flood it with e-juice (I read stories about e-liquid in smok alien screen).

    With single cell battery I have lighter smaller and more dependable mod. Do not have to charge tem as married set. On basis of what I wrote above I decided to buy GeekVape Aegis... it is neitehr a tiny nor big mod but it is extremely well built... shock and water proof... houses one 18650 or 26650 battery and the power output can reach to maximum for 100W... and considering it cost just a little more than pico or swag ( I ordered it from 3Fvape for $44) it is IMHO great buy.

    Janusz
     
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    I think the Swag is lovely but I don't own one. I did own a single battery pico and it just wasn't for me. It's good device, it's small, it just wasn't my cup of tea. Although, I do like the up and down buttons being on the base of the mod, I have an Invoke and unless you lock everything (which I have learned to do) it's way too easy to just inadvertently turn your mod up or down unless you lock everything. It really is as light as some of the single battery mods. However, there are also some good ones out there. It may partially depend on your vaping style and how much power you may "need" (including how much you prefer having the spare battery "in" your mod, or carried in a silicone battery case. Whatever works best for you.

    I would probably choose the Swag over the Pico, but I haven't owned one of the first, so it's hard to say it with confidence. Although I do own several other Vaperesso mods and like them. They're pretty good quality and I felt their machining was superior to the pico (although I only owned the rechargeable version).

    For those who love small mods though, I do see the Pico as a good choice, or a larger mod from them and etc. The pico does have a large following of folks who like them. I sold mine without even taking much of a loss (besides shipping) in a day. So, I will say that if you don't love the pico, there are lots of folks out there that do.

    Anna
     

    stols001

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    I have a vaperesso tarot mini kit. I will say the internal battery is holding up just fine (I am a pretty low wattage vaper) and I love how it looks (I won it) but it's a good "teeny tiny" setup for me. I am not expecting the battery to last forever and I knew that going in.

    Some of vaporesso's "tiny" options are very very visually appealing yes. You'll have to decide whether or not the amount of power supplied by the internal battery will be enough for you, as the more frequently you charge and drain, the sooner the battery will no longer hold a charge. I've heard of some of Innoken's internal battery mods just lasting forever (and some of them are quite powerful) but I haven't heard as much about how well Vaporesso's "internal" battery mods hold up. For me it was a wonderful win, and I greatly enjoy both the battery and the tank. I also have a revenger kit and I like it a great deal as well. Again, as a MTL vaper, I'm not needing intense battery power, but it's nice to have it and less frequent battery charges/changes and etc.

    Good luck deciding,

    Anna
     
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    Hi all,
    I'm tossing up over a couple of mod device choices. I started on an endura t18, now using an innokin endura t22. Love the 4ml tank size & battery size. Plus I prefer so far mtl. Tank wise I'm happy with the innokin t22 but when I drop it I'm happy to look at better options. Maybe the innokin zenith 4ml.

    What I now want is a teeny tiny box mod that won't completely cut out options of tank upgrading in the future. From what I've read up I'm looking for a single replaceable battery mod that is as small as possible! I work on a farm so something that can fit in a pocket would be great.

    I live in new Zealand, and been through all our online sites and found the following options. I've used fast tech for specs:

    Innokin SmartBox 45W Box Mod Kit
    Love the size, not too worried about the tank. Mainly would get this for the mod. Just not sure if it would annoy me that the mod does the settings. Also not sure if its big enough to seat a better tank.

    Eleaf iStick Pico 75W
    I like everything about this - however again the size of what tanks will fit it concern me.

    Eleaf iStick Pico 25 85W
    Do I gain anything with this model?

    If there are better options out there, please let me know!
    Pico is good for start, allso good: vaporesso target mii kit and Ikarno x-mini
     
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