Whats the difference?

[Smokid]

Ok so after doing some research on Ecigs, I've noticed some were rather big while some look like the normal analog cig. What's the difference between this 2? The big ones if I can remember the names would be provari, ego, lava. While the smaller ones are the more popular brands like blu, greensmoke, v2.

I'm really keen on getting the smaller ones as it looks similar to an analog cig compared to the bigger and bulky ones. So I would like to know what's the key difference between these 2 different looking appearance ecig.

 

[dordas23]

Key difference is the battery size. Bigger battery= more vape time.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Hi and welcome to ECF. If you're looking for a cig sized PV the Volt is the best and is reasonably priced. Seeing as you're in Singapore and your Govt has deemed them illegal you may want to post in the SG Vapers After you post 5 times wait 1 hr for the servers to reset and you'll be able to post elsewhere in the forum.
Cheers.

 

[Smokid]

I can't post at SG Vapers yet, probably cause of my new status..
And as for cig sized pv what's the average battery life?

 

[wmjmr03]

most batt are measured in mah the small batt are maybe 120 mah the big ones are 2000+ and it is about 1 hourvape time is equal to 100 mah thats an hour of normal smoking not constant puffing away

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I can't post at SG Vapers yet, probably cause of my new status..

After you post 5 times wait 1 hr for the servers to reset and you'll be able to post elsewhere in the forum

And as for cig sized pv what's the average battery life?

100 mah= 1 hr normal vaping before recharge. Basic Volts are 280 mah I believe but they have larger ones that I think are 1000 mah.
You may want to think about and E-Power- extra batteries for other PVs are $18+ while extra batts for E-Power are $5.00 each and, more importantly, can easily be bought anywhere.

 

[Smokid]

Ahhh I see I guess there's still alot for me to learn about Ecigs...

Cheers

 

[Mroutlaw]

First of all, Congrats are making the decision to vape instead of smoke.

ok, lets start with the difference.

A provari or lavatube is very different that a blu. The provari/lavatube is considered a mod. They allow you to change the voltage. The battery is separate from the device. So, when the battery goes dead, you change the battery instead of replacing the device. They are also much larger and heavier. I own a provari and a volt (similar to a blu). The provari weighs 5 1/2 ounces where as the volt, which is like a cigarette, weighs about 1/2 ounce

An ego is a larger form of the "mini" It just allows you to go longer without charging the battery. I would not get an ego though, I would get a kgo. The ego is only 3.3v where as the kgo is 3.7

Now, for the mini, which is what a blu or greensmoke is. It is the size and shape of a cigarette. They need to be charged more often. Neither has a very good reputation on here, especially the blu. Many of us started with the blu because they have name recognition and really good marketing, but it is not a very good product, and its expensive

If you want a mini, which is sounds like you do, check out the Volt from smokeless image. Smokeless Image is the most recommended "mini" on the forum. Their battery lasts 2-4 hours as opposed to the Blu's 1 hour. The cartos last a long time and can be refilled several times (I have refilled mine 20-25 times) and dont burn easily. They are also reasonably priced. You can get a starter kit from smokeless image that is similar to the blu premium 100 ($90) for $65 and if you use coupon code YOURVOLT00 you can get 15% off bringing it to $55. In addition, Smokeless Image has a customer service that is second to none, which is why they are so highly recommended. I have a video on youtube that demonstrates the volt, but also goes over what you need to be successful, no matter what company you use. It also shows the volt x2, which is the same as a kgo, so you can get an idea of the difference.

http://youtu.be/ELM4QhceR7o



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[SissySpike]

If you can get past the look Go for the MOD OR PV You will end up there anyway! Its a small percentage of vapors who use the analog looking ones very long. I switched from those to Egos I went to buy a 510 but the lady told me your quitting smoking right? Of course I sad yes . She replied with then get something that doesn't look like a cigarette. I don't personally have one but everyone raves about the ego twist. Decent price and VV. SO Ill pay it forward your a vapor now you don't need a cigarette looking thing time to move on!

 

[bluenotebook]

In simple terms, the bigger models almost always have a better battery life than the smaller models. With some, like the eGo Twist or Lavatube, you could also adjust the voltage of the battery which basically allows you to control the heat and the amount of vapor produced. The smaller ecigs that resemble a normal cigarette are mainly for the form factor.

If you're trying to quit smoking, highly consider buying one of those mini, "cig-style" models like the Volt (I personally have the Redds kit and I love it). I had an eGo-C before, but that didn't quite do it for me -- I found myself "craving" the sensation of holding something in my fingers, twirling, etc. and I didn't like the fact that I had to press a button to start vaping.

Now that I have the Redds, which is approximately the length of a king-sized cigarette, my need to be constantly doing something with my fingers have been solved and all I need to do is take a drag (no more pressing buttons, or getting the button accidentally pressed while in my pocket). It's perfect for portability and nights out at the bar. I might go with an eGo Twist for when I'm at home, but right now these bad boys are doing me just fine.

Your mileage may vary, but that's my 2 cents!

 

[wv2win]

It's not just that the larger sized models provide longer vaping times between charges. They also provide a better and more consistent vaping experience. Every battery that isn't regulated (none of the mini-cig sized models are regulated) will have "battery drain" issues. As the battery drains, the ability of the battery to heat the coil and vaporize the eliquid diminishes. So the quality of your vaping experience is significantly diminished way before the battery dies. With a cig-sized battery that might give you an hour - two hours on a charge, you can cut that in half when it comes to the quality of the vape due to the battery drain.

So it makes sense to get a bettery battery model PV for several reasons.

 

[Mroutlaw]

It's not just that the larger sized models provide longer vaping times between charges. They also provide a better and more consistent vaping experience. Every battery that isn't regulated (none of the mini-cig sized models are regulated) will have "battery drain" issues. As the battery drains, the ability of the battery to heat the coil and vaporize the eliquid diminishes. So the quality of your vaping experience is significantly diminished way before the battery dies. With a cig-sized battery that might give you an hour - two hours on a charge, you can cut that in half when it comes to the quality of the vape due to the battery drain.

So it makes sense to get a bettery battery model PV for several reasons.

that statement is not completely accurate.
All smokeless image batteries are regulated, both the 65mm and 78mm "mini" and the x2 batteries.

The 78mm mini gets 3-4 hours of chain vaping


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[wv2win]

that statement is not completely accurate.
All smokeless image batteries are regulated, both the 65mm and 78mm "mini" and the x2 batteries.

The 78mm mini gets 3-4 hours of chain vaping

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That's good to hear. The volt is the only mini I ever recommend if a person is a light vaper. I will have to do some research on this because I am skeptical as to how they can put the regulating circuitry in such a small battery.

 

[Mroutlaw]

That's good to hear. The volt is the only mini I ever recommend if a person is a light vaper. I will have to do some research on this because I am skeptical as to how they can put the regulating circuitry in such a small battery.

The 65mm is 210mah and the 78mm is 320mah.

 

[cdunn96]

A lot of this depends on how much you smoke a day. If you are a heavy smoker you may need a bigger device. I started with the one size of sharpie and quickly got a VV (Variable Voltage) for those really bad cravings. I absolutely love the VV so I got a twist for when I am out and about. They are also very cheap, that was nice. Keep in mind that size does not always matter but the bigger the unit the longer the battery life for the most part. WoW that sounded weird but it is true!

 

[gordong11]

You may think this way now but once you start using advanced e-cigs called mods you will convert. Not only is battery time better but the quality of the vape is much better, plus you have ton more options. I recommend a genuine joyetech ego of 1000mAh or greater. Also most standard e-cigs are automatics, while other stuff there is a button to press in order to vape.

Ok so after doing some research on Ecigs, I've noticed some were rather big while some look like the normal analog cig. What's the difference between this 2? The big ones if I can remember the names would be provari, ego, lava. While the smaller ones are the more popular brands like blu, greensmoke, v2.

I'm really keen on getting the smaller ones as it looks similar to an analog cig compared to the bigger and bulky ones. So I would like to know what's the key difference between these 2 different looking appearance Ecig.

 

[fourtytwo]

Most people getting into vaping, start by looking at the minis because it seems so similar to cigarettes. The form factor allows one to blend in and it promises to duplicate the actions of smoking.
This is not completely true. There are differences.
Most people who have gotten into vaping with these minis, quickly move on to larger devises rather quickly. There are some who stay with minis as well. There is nothing wrong with that.
The bottom line is, get whatever you will use. A mini with such underwhelming performance that you don't use it is no better then the best device in the world if you are too embarrassed to pull it out.
Get something you are comfortable using and move up later if you feel that you need to.

Good luck!

 

[Rachtalik]

Battery size and power, most of the larger ones tend to have voltage control, too. It really not all that needed, though.

 

[wv2win]

You may think this way now but once you start using advanced e-cigs called mods you will convert. Not only is battery time better but the quality of the vape is much better, plus you have ton more options. I recommend a genuine joyetech ego of 1000mAh or greater. Also most standard e-cigs are automatics, while other stuff there is a button to press in order to vape.

I agree with these comments, other than recommending an ego. The ego has the smallest voltage battery on the market at only 3.4 volts. In the same physical size and lower cost, you can get a Kgo or E-Power which are true 3.7 volt PV's.

 

[dust2vap]

I am new to this, and I am going to plug Smokeless Image and the Volt 65 mm auto e-cigs. I looked around and settled on these. No regrets, 2 batts, 15 cartomizers, charger, a personal charging case and coupon, all for less than 80 shipped. If you are looking for something to get started, this is as safe a bet as you can get. Quality stuff and personal customer service that you usually only read about. I have had my Volt kit about a month and I am completely satisfied. I am sure you can find other kits to try, so take some of the trial and error advice on here (I did) and find something you feel comfortable with. Congrats on taking the first BIG step, don't give up, go forth!!