First high-end regulated device advice and suggestions

[xyanide]

In a month or so I'll be in the market for a high-end regulated device, but there's so much out there lately so what are my options? I've been looking at a few dna devices and I've mostly been drooling over the SM nivel by svoemesto. I figured there have to be more choices out there for the budget I 'set' for myself so here's some requirements I'm looking for in my new all-day-vape:

My budget: about $240 (the price of the SM nivel with an 18500 tube)
preferences:
-flush mounting
-near-flat output voltage
-access to a battery compartment (so preferably no li-po dna mods)
-clean look (a provari look meh to me)
-my main vape is a kayfun lite, so preferably a 22mm tube mod that can take 18500 batteries so it's easier to pocket
-small DNA box mods are not ruled out

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

[JaRod]

Based on your description the Nivel is the one that meets your requirements specially because of the high end part, But it lacks in performance compared to the newest generation of DNA20/30 and SX 200/220.
DNA 30's are scarce so getting your hands on one right away might take some time.
Maybe in a month or so there'll be something new, sorry I am not much help.

 

[Crazysinnester]

I just got my hands on a ZNA best device I have ever owned

 

[blueGrassTubb]

Sigelei 20W. You can find 18500 tubes. Much cheaper and equally as capable.


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[xyanide]

Sigelei 20W. You can find 18500 tubes. Much cheaper and equally as capable.

I do like the idea of the sigelei but their quality control is part of the reason why I want a high-end device now. I really want to be set for over a year on the same mod.

I just got my hands on a ZNA best device I have ever owned

How much are these? I can't find how much they cost as they're sold out everywhere I look. I also saw a review of a guy not even being able to flush mount a kayfun or have their battery tube sit straight. The manufacturing on his particular mod was far from top-notch as well, so yeah...

Based on your description the Nivel is the one that meets your requirements specially because of the high end part, But it lacks in performance compared to the newest generation of DNA20/30 and SX 200/220.
DNA 30's are scarce so getting your hands on one right away might take some time.
Maybe in a month or so there'll be something new, sorry I am not much help.

What's an SX200? I know there's waiting lines for most DNA mods but I honestly don't mind that.

 

[JaRod]

The SX200 is a newer chip much like the DNA 20, is the "engine" of the Sigelei 20W and the SX220 (22Watts) is used in the seven 22 mod
Sx200 Mod, Sx200 Mod Products, Sx200 Mod Suppliers and Manufacturers at Alibaba.com

 

[MrPlink]

Protovapor XPV.
Kind of a box mod I guess..
Not large at all. It is within your budget too.

Dna30 based, so it has flat output.

Replacable 18650 battery, which can be charged in the device.

 

[xyanide]

I did like the protovapor when I first saw it, thanks for reminding me. A hana modz v3 is a bit above the maximum I set myself up for, but does anyone know if the V2 goes for much cheaper? After I looked up the size I found these things are surprisingly compact.

 

[blueGrassTubb]

I do like the idea of the sigelei but their quality control is part of the reason why I want a high-end device now. I really want to be set for over a year on the same mod.


What's an SX200? I know there's waiting lines for most DNA mods but I honestly don't mind that.

The SX200 is the chip that controls the Sigelei 20W.

You can fear not. The Sigelei 20W is a SOLID piece of kit. It's provided me with the best vape I've had and is very affordable (especially if you buy from Fast Tech where it's $84).

 

[xyanide]

The SX200 is the chip that controls the Sigelei 20W.
You can fear not. The Sigelei 20W is a SOLID piece of kit. It's provided me with the best vape I've had and is very affordable (especially if you buy from Fast Tech where it's $84).

Thanks for the testimonial, looking at it again I just don't like the design of it though.

Any more DNA suggestions around my budget?

 

[divine_styler]

The Vapor Shark DNA 30 uses the same Evolv chip, for almost 100$ less than the Hana v3.

You can order directly from their website.

 

[SoberSnyper]

I do like the idea of the sigelei but their quality control is part of the reason why I want a high-end device now. I really want to be set for over a year on the same mod.

How much are these? I can't find how much they cost as they're sold out everywhere I look. I also saw a review of a guy not even being able to flush mount a kayfun or have their battery tube sit straight. The manufacturing on his particular mod was far from top-notch as well, so yeah...


What's an SX200? I know there's waiting lines for most DNA mods but I honestly don't mind that.

The ZNA will set you back $279. They do have a new top cap that allows for flush mounting devices. Good luck finding one. I got mine at ElectronixStix and they sold out in mere seconds.

 

[xyanide]

The Vapor Shark DNA 30 uses the same Evolv chip, for almost 100$ less than the Hana v3.

Thanks for the tip but I don't think the vapor shark would last me a whole day, with that non-replaceable battery I will need to bring a back-up.

The ZNA will set you back $279. They do have a new top cap that allows for flush mounting devices. Good luck finding one. I got mine at ElectronixStix and they sold out in mere seconds.

oof.. budget..

 

[xyanide]

Thread bump, are there any other DNA mods I should know about?

 

[jpcwon]

Thread bump, are there any other DNA mods I should know about?

well I am on the waiting list to get a Dark Star DNA 30 mod by Grateful Vaper.....I put in my request about 2 months ago, and I just got an email from Nick at GV stating that the mod should be ready soon. It looks to be a nice DNA30 option, so maybe check them out? www.gratefulvaper.com (I think that's it)......

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[C1utch]

The ZNA will set you back $279. They do have a new top cap that allows for flush mounting devices. Good luck finding one. I got mine at ElectronixStix and they sold out in mere seconds.

ElectronicStix recently raised the prices to $299. Glad I got mine when they were $279, but it still sucks that I paid $279 for a mod >_>

 

[wv2win]

I've mentioned this one in a couple of other threads (I don't have one) because I like the looks of it. He does both DNA 20 & 30 mods and will do all of the popular loose battery configurations. They cost about $225 - $240 US or 140 in pounds. From the reviews from customers, they all seem to rave about it:

Nucleic DNA

 

[vpsi333]

Check out the 7 22 mod. It's big at about 30mm and uses a 26650 battery but otherwise meets you criteria.
Here's PBusardo's review
A PBusardo Review & Contest - The Seven 22 - YouTube

 

[JaRod]

I own this particular one, the battery lasts a long time (which is relative to each individual), but it charges through a micro USB so you can charge it at home, the office, in the car.... its not that I am in love with the design, but the performance is really excellent.
XPV DNA-30D | Protovapor.com

 

[SoberSnyper]

ElectronicStix recently raised the prices to $299. Glad I got mine when they were $279, but it still sucks that I paid $279 for a mod >_>

Yeah, $279 is not cheap, but I am really loving the ZNA. Been vaping my RDA's at 25 watts on it, so battery life isn't great, but since I got it my Provaris are definitely getting neglected.