Darwin or Provari....

[Mr. SandMan]

That is basically what I am doing, all about the pros and cons of both of em. I am sure I will be happy with either one. I like tube mods, safety features, and spare batteries without having to charge the whole unit, so I do slightly favour the Provari at this moment in time. Although I would like a pocket friendly mod with the same kind of power, so I am still not 100% sure of my choice.

 

[Butters78]

I ordered the Provari but I think later on I'll get a Darwin as well. I likethe darwin because of it being slim would be great for when I go shopping with my wife, in my pocket for out and about, the swing arm will keep it compact. The Provari is great for home and work.

 

[nanovapr]

Both are popular and have a big following. If you did it in the form of a poll, the "winner" might come down to simply which company has sold more units.

The only way you could get any sort of reliable comparison is from people that have both, or have owned both at some point. Both are fine, high-end mods and work well. Do the research (sounds like you are, congrats!) and pick which one works for you and your lifestyle. Anyone that complains about features or operation of any mod without having used it (watching Youtube videos doesn't count!) is just being a fanboi for their favorite.

 

[Audio Weasel]

I've decided to go for a Provari..... first. The user replacable battery put it over the top for me. I probably will end up getting a Darwin as well, and one will be the backup for the other or something.

Sometimes I think i should have stuck with the KR808 I started with. It's like a disease... you start buying mods and you can't stop.

 

[mwa102464]

I've got 2 of each there both good units, as far as the electronics go = Darwin Wins, as far as running a tank = Provari wins just for the comfort and look, but Darwin will run anything better., it took me a while to finally decide to buy my Darwin simply because I couldnt get past the non tube thing but man was I glad when I got my 1st Darwin, it's so good I had to have a 2nd. No matter what you put on this Darwin it runs it in HP mode and makes Atty/Cartos jump like nothing else out there. The dial on the side is extremely comfy to adjust the watts, you can easily dial in your flavor better then any other PV. Both units are very good though and you cant go wrong with either one of these in my opinion and you get what you pay for with both of these units.

 

[fray]

I got one of these to help me out if my Darwin died on the go. It is one of those portable cellphone chargers. It won't charge the Darwin up all the way but enough for a few hours of vaping. I had to use it last night.

 

[kidbeaster]

I'm also looking at both of them. I'm sure I'll end up having both in the near future.

How is the provari as for as pocket friendly? I wear carpenters pants because I like the pockets on the side of my leg for carrying my PV and cell phone. I'm worried that the provari with the button that protrudes will engage while in my pocket. Would I have to shut it off every time I put it in my pocket?

Whats so special about the blue light on the provari? And any idea when the darwins will be available?

 

[Killjoy1]

With those kind of pockets, the Provari's decently pocketable. The button doesn't activate so easily that you have to worry too much about it unless you lean or sit on it. Still, shutting it off while in your pocket is a good practice, regardless

The blue LED on the Provari is a new feature that people have been asking for. Previously, they were red only. This is why the blue is in such demand right now

As for Darwin stock, nobody had a solid date, but there should be some more soon. Email Drew and he can put you on the notification list if you want

 

[Butters78]

Im still paranoid about having something that pricey in my pocket ha. I'm clumsy at times. Hell I was at Maggianos the other night and when getting out of the car my kgo fell outta my pocket. And the drip tip cracked. My favorite drip tip! That's why I ordered a small box VV for out and about trips. Should be getting it today.

 

[Credo]

Love the Darwin.

I live in a USB world and it's nice to not have to mess with maintaining/changing batteries.
I grab the unit and go.......

The variable wattage feature is really nice.

Love the swinging arm. It makes the unit very ergonomic because it allows you a huge range in which direction you point the atomizer. When set from 90 to 120 degrees it also turns the Darwin into a great platform for tanks and one handed dripping.

Darwin is a very 'Green' device. The batteries in it are small and light. You don't need a bunch of extra stuff to charge and maintain them. They are rated for up to more than 4 times the number of charges as a regular 18490/500/650 type battery. The batteries are guaranteed by Evolv for a year.

Unless you already have chargers and batteries laying around, the price is about equal to other PVs decked out to match its performance.

If you can find one...grab it. Don't like it? You won't have much problem getting most if not all of your money back

 

[kidbeaster]

I recieved a text saying the darwins will be a few weeks yet. I'm going to hold out and wait. Good thing I have my trusty old KGO.

 

[nanovapr]

kidbeaster, I am the same way. I like a 'pliers pocket' to put random stuff in. With the arm folded, Darwin fits all the way down in mine. I considered putting a snap in one of my pliers pockets right at the top, to hold the pocket stuff more securely.

When I am outside a lot, I like a lanyard for any PV. Darwin is on the large side for it, but it works. With the arm folded I believe it is some little bit shorter than a Provari. Evolv has a small padded case for $6 or $8, it has a metal ring that works well for a lanyard and two belt loops. On a lanyard you can leave it in the case, fold the arm up to vape.

 

[Butters78]

I'll most likely get a Darwin next year. Provari is coming in Monday. My thinking is why choose? Get Both! Haha

 

[kidbeaster]

Eric.... You make a lot of sense.

Your right, who am I kidding. Why am I even trying to decide on which one I'm going to get when I know I'm also going to end up owning both of them.

Going to Provape now to buy the provari and in 3 weeks I'll be getting a darwin and after that maybe a divorce if I don't watch it.

 

[kidbeaster]

OK... just placed my order for the provari. The Darwin is next.

 

[Butters78]

Haha kidbeaster that's awesome.. you're next vaping party will be off the chain!!

 

[ambientech]

I work in HVAC and my provari goes everywhere with me. It has hit the concrete floor more times than I would like to admit and it shows. Not a single problem it keeps on working which I am glad because I am sure provape wouldn't warranty it with how beat up it is. I would take a picture and post but my camera is on its way to be fixed because I dropped it too many times also

My buddy hasn't had the same luck with his Darwin it has gone back 3 times in less time than I have had my Provari and he hasn't dropped it once. He ended up selling the replacement and getting a provari.....

I really liked form factor and the wheel on the Darwin but other than that it didn't vape any better and after seeing the grief my buddy went through and reading the same exact story over and over on the forums I would never buy one. YMMV