Why do my two mods vape so differently?

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6steelstrings

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I have two mods that I use on a regular basis. One is a Lavabox M DNA75, which is my favorite, and the other is a smok H-Priv. The H-Priv with my Griffin 25 I can vape at 55 watts with great flavor, but if I try the same wattage with my Lavabox the taste is burnt and harsh.

Why would two mods at the same wattage vape so differently?
 

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Manufacturers tend to exaggerate what the mod can do. While I doubt there is much more than a 2-3 watt difference, the H-Priv doesn't have the DNA's superior chip technology. Just a guesstimate if you are vaping at 55 watts on the Lava then you are pretty dang close to 55 watts. With the H-Priv you may show 55 watts but it's only putting out 50 watts. My 2 cents FWIW.
 

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You could have two of the same device and you might still have a wild difference in the vape experience.
I find that every single device I use has it's own ups and downs. Even the same toppers I use are all different on a different device, regardless of the similarities. Same coils or same builds. Same wattage or draw technique.

YMMV!
 

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Why Mods that Use the Cheap 33.3 Hz Chip don't Vape the Same as a Provari, DNA-20, etc
The Different Types of Power In E-Cigs
Provari on an Oscelloscope vs a Vamo

My guess is the difference in the processors the two mods use. The above articles discuss how these differences can result in a difference in vaping experience. Mods which use a cheaper processor often result in the vaping experience to appear harsher or too warm.

As a simple example, the iStick 20W was unable to buck down its wattage output, so at low power settings the vape was harsh.

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