yihi guru? help choosing mod

[mac-nutty]

looking at two mods just now due to both being good bang for buck for a TC vaper the two i have narrowed down to are

vsticking with the yihi sx530 chipq
VK530 Mesh Black STARTER KIT_VSTICKING

or the

gtrs vbot 200w with the sx500 chip
GTRS V-Boy Review - Vaping Insider

what would be the better mod/chip to get

 

[Eskie]

Technically the 530 is a newer version and should be better. However I wouldn't count on it being dramatically better. I'd look at the style and price of both and use that as a guide than just the board capabilities specs because they're not super different.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Back in the ol' days cars started getting "idiot lights". The mech peeps probably think the same.

Price...check reviews, too.

 

[mac-nutty]

Back in the ol' days cars started getting "idiot lights". The mech peeps probably think the same.

Price...check reviews, too.

both good i have been looking for a bit the gtrs,has more good reviews not including the v1 but the sticking has a newer board and I cant find any comparisons of the two boards
does ecig forum have a resident yihi guru?

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Not that I have heard.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Maybe a reviewer on YouTube.

Both DNA and Yihi seem well received to my knowledge. I have never owned either. Maybe a current user will come along.

 

[RayofLight62]

Iirc, the 530 is boost / buck, the 500 is buck only. Basically, same as 530 but with the most expensive component parts stripped away.
My choice has been for the 550.

 

[mac-nutty]

Iirc, the 530 is boost / buck, the 500 is buck only. Basically, same as 530 but with the most expensive component parts stripped away.
My choice has been for the 550.

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i would love to buy a sxmini but funds are short
these are $50 mods how much was the sx550


Looking at your photo it's alot like the 530 in mesh
color hmmm
thanks mate

got to say it a sxmini with a smok tank

 

[Eskie]

i would love to buy a sxmini but funds are short
these are $50 mods how much was the sx550


Looking at your photo it's alot like the 530 in mesh
color hmmm
thanks mate

got to say it a sxmini with a smok tank

That's a G Class, $200 (or more for some of the special finishes. However, realize the lower cost mass market chips are not like the high end ones YiHi sells.

And what's wrong with Smok?

 

[mac-nutty]

That's a G Class, $200 (or more for some of the special finishes. However, realize the lower cost mass market chips are not like the high end ones YiHi sells.

And what's wrong with Smok?

i hate everything smok apart from one of their old mtl rda's il take a photo this thing is heavenly for tobaccos custards deserts astill use in the house it's 30mm i think lol
the money I have wasted lol

 

[mac-nutty]

g

if it's dirty you know how much this is used
the only smok atty i would ever touch again
30mm dual micro coils bottom air flow this this rocks mtl

 

[vapdivrr]

I didnt know the had speedometers on mods, How fast do they go ?

 

[Eskie]

For all the crap Smok gets, I have to say the two mods I have from them, an Alien and an AL85 still work just fine, and at the time with the drop in coils on the market, the BBB with the Q2 coil was a surprisingly decent vape. Now it's impossible to keep track of whet new thing they released 2 days ago, and their mesh coils aren't winning them any fans. Still, I'd like a TC build on a nice Yihi. To use it in power mode only always makes me feel bad when an inexpensive mod would do exactly the same. Same with DNA boards.

Still, that 30 mm atty is a nice looking option.

 

[RayofLight62]

Just an opinion, do not reference it as I didn't made any assessment or test.

There are some Smoant mods (Cylon and Charon mini) which use high quality electronic parts and professional circuit design, for the same selling price of all $50 class of devices.
The cases and the 510s are average instead.

If you are on a budget, the Charon mini gives some professional performance for a very average price.

There aren't many run-of-the-mill devices with flawless technical performance, they are an exception I would say, just like the original Pico 75 W was in terms of conversion efficiency, clean signal drive and components overspecification.

Again, just a tought.

 

[mac-nutty]

well the paint on the vstick looked crappy so went with the v boy yihi sx500 v3 black/ white trim like the first post and a silicone sleeve
had one before but they are good

 

[VapePro]

It looks like you're looking for a fancy mod? Something with a nice chip? I would go with YiHi. They don't only have a nice chip but they look better then DNA mods in my opinion. High End Mods

 

[tdman77]

I have both Yihi and DNA mods. I prefer my DNA over the Yihi mainly for the access escribe provides and the Replay feature. I currently use both daily. If you are not into tinkering with the chip with your computer then I would recommend the Yihi. Either way both are great chips and should make for a great new mod.

 

[mac-nutty]

I have both Yihi and DNA mods. I prefer my DNA over the Yihi mainly for the access escribe provides and the Replay feature. I currently use both daily. If you are not into tinkering with the chip with your computer then I would recommend the Yihi. Either way both are great chips and should make for a great new mod.

this is a cheapy to replace a dead vaporised nomads dna250 dna250 wont turn on
till i get it fixed and or see a good looking 250c mod all i see are think vapes, VT's etc
still got dna75's

over all review yihi vs dna

dna is more precise in tempC or different I'm not sure but there is a change and some how the yihi seems to kick in faster and harder in watt mod
for anyone going watt mode only. go yihi

whats this sxi-q mode and how do i use it

 

[RayofLight62]

With Sxi-q you draw a power curve with the computer, and transfer it in the mod. Problem is, you need to experiment with vaping while the computer is connected.

A suggestion. If you are deciding between a Yihi and a DNA, go for a DNA.

In 2018, Evolv released a totally new device (actually, a software) which is Replay, that changed the way many of us vape.

Yihi in 2018 innovated with a fidget spinner on their new mod, and was the only addition.

We haven't seen anything new from Yihi since the 550 (G class). Draw your own conclusion.

EDIT.

You may have noted from technical reviews that Yihi mods - in Watt mode - are routinely overpowered of more than 10%.

That is, if the mod is set at 50 Watt, it is truly delivering 55 Watt to the atomiser - and sometimes more.

This seems done on purpose (this is an opinion, don't quote) to feed the mith of being an "Hard hitting" mod among some Vapers. To me is a deranged device.

Also, there is the little issue of warranty. Evolv will fix any mod with their chips; their boards (and screens) are commonly available from modmaker shops.

With Yihi is the polar opposite; on top of it, they have a much reduced warranty on the USB port, as their ports fail easily.

I have both Yihi and LV mods. I do prefer LVs for a number of reasons, and my preferred devices are the 75c (I know this is controversial).

Yihi mods excel for their conversion efficiency, generous circuit overengineering, great fire button, great aesthetics and a magnificent 510.

They kill the batteries while on standby, tho.

 

[tdman77]

@mac-nutty The Vsticking mod you mentioned is a great mod for the price point. I have been looking at getting one myself. Like I said before I prefer my Paranormal DNA250C over the SXmini SL but that is mainly because of the Replay mode. I vape in TC 90% of the time and both Yihi and DNA chips do a very good job at it. I could care less of the manufacture of the mod as long as it is well built and has either one of the chips powering it. If Dovpo comes out with a Yihi chip Topside I will be picking up one of them too.