The big debate (Rolo DNA200 vs RX200)

[Buan Stanley]

Ok folks let's open this up ... RX200 vs DNA200
Price
Features
Better than

Let's have it all constructively like ladies and gentleman


Take me to the clouds

 

[Pixstar]

The software.

 

[huffnpuff]

The software.

Only if you want to be tethered to a PC to do any kind of fine tuning and if you want to fiddle and do diagnostics. The DNA200 is highly advanced, but actually has very little features and flexibility up front, it's all there behind the scenes via a PC, so adhoc changes are limited.

While it's too early to give an absolute opinion on the RX as there is no review on a final production version available (there was a firmware issue with the demo units which seems to have been improved for production), the RX200 is MUCH more simpler, yet has more features upfront (Like being SS TC ready straight out the box) for adhoc changes and flexibility without the need for a PC. What you see is what you get. Just from a design and battery life point of view, the RX200 delivers alot of bang for the buck. It's for this reason that I'll also get an RX, despite already having a Rolo DNA200. The DNA200 for show, the RX for go.

 

[huffnpuff]

It's not really much of a debate, the DNA200 will be the temperamental sportster, that can ...in a roundabout way... do a crapload of stuff, and which people are expecting miracles from, from a price and performance point of view, while the RX200 will be the cheap limited, but handy little utilitarian that'll give better return on investment for the price and you won't be expecting the sun and the moon, especially when you compare it to the chinese equivalents like the Snow wolf, Sigelei's, etc.

 

[Pixstar]

Only if you want to be tethered to a PC to do any kind of fine tuning and if you want to fiddle and do diagnostics. The DNA200 is highly advanced, but actually has very little features and flexibility up front, it's all there behind the scenes via a PC, so adhoc changes are limited.

While it's too early to give an absolute opinion on the RX as there is no review on a final production version available (there was a firmware issue with the demo units which seems to have been improved for production), the RX200 is MUCH more simpler, yet has more features upfront (Like being SS TC ready straight out the box) for adhoc changes and flexibility without the need for a PC. What you see is what you get. Just from a design and battery life point of view, the RX200 delivers alot of bang for the buck. It's for this reason that I'll also get an RX, despite already having a Rolo DNA200. The DNA200 for show, the RX for go.

Yep, was just answering the OP's question. I don't have a Reuleaux DNA200, but I like the concept and design.

 

[th1rte3n]

I wanted to give a big explanation as too why I would prefer the RX200, but @huffnpuff basically covered it all, thanks man you saved me a bit of typing..haha
I would just like too see a few reviews before I get one, but at this point I am pretty much sold on the RX.

 

[huffnpuff]

As stated above, there was a issue with the RX firmware in the demo model, especially for TC, which resulted in horrific failed NI200 cottonburn tests (see below monster review [German]), but it did better with TC in wet-to-dry wick tests. This has been addressed for production, so I'm keen to see if they got it sorted as TC in Ni200 should be effortless as a minimum standard for TC devices. In VW mode, the reviewer tested till+- 150 Watts and it performed very well without PWM.

 

[DaveH]

I think they should have at least put a 'happy face' on it.
Dave

 

[Rooigevaar]

I think the "shocked" face on the mod is as a result of the 3 huge batteries shoved in the back...
My view on this is simple... I want the DNA200 but I can afford the RX200

 

[Silver]

Ok folks let's open this up ... RX200 vs DNA200
Price
Features
Better than

Let's have it all constructively like ladies and gentleman


Take me to the clouds

Great thread @Buan Stanley
Have made the thread title more descriptive
Hope you okay with that?

 

[Buan Stanley]

@Silver thanks man


Take me to the clouds

 

[Marius Combrink]

This should be a very interesting thread.
As stated above I think the main difference is the Software
I will pick up a Rx as I can't afford a DNA at the moment.
Would like to get see some first hand reviews from this forum's members after they landed before I buy one

 

[VapingSquid]

With regards to the failed dry cotton test:

 

[Tom]

With regards to the failed dry cotton test:

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And btw.... This dude Obi is one of the top reviewers in Germany. Always thorough and makes use of an oscilloscope.
and for me.... i am considering the RX200 as there will be a really good xmas special. The mod plus 3 LG batts for 70 euro seems unbeatable.
There seems to be quite a few failures with the DNA, from a german Facebook group. Like sudden death. For whatever reasons.... have not read the full stories tho.

 

[VapingSquid]

Update has JUST been released! Talk about coincidence!



And the accuracy test - very accurate it seems!

 

[Riaz]

Can the batteries be charged via the device (on the rx200)?

 

[Marius Combrink]

Can the batteries be charged via the device (on the rx200)?

They can indeed

 

[Lingogrey]

This video seems to focus mostly on the superficial differences, but still useful:

 

[capetocuba]

There is no debate ... finished and klaar. That's what @iPWN told me and he knows mos

 

[Silver]

@iPWN your expertise is required here

 

[capetocuba]

Think @iPWN has gone to meadow for weekend looking for suitable does and nannys

 

[Lingogrey]

Perhaps a more informative video than the previous one: (the one's by Vapin Heathen and MikeVapes that have been on YouTube for a few days are also interesting)

As someone still very new to temp control and who likes simple interfaces and functionality, I'm very happy so far with my decision to order (@Lim should have them first thing next week) the RX (not that I can afford the DNA now in any case, so maybe it's just rationalization )

 

[Flash696]

From a noob point of view, I just want good vapes without having to plug my mod into a pc (although I'm pretty sure you can do some awesome things with it) The RX looks awesome, takes 3 x 18650's and it's a 200w device. Definitely going to pick one up from @KieranD as soon as they land. Thanks to all for the info that's been posted so far. It helps hearing it from the horses mouth

 

[zadiac]

Just get both

 

[VapingSquid]

Just an update of TC performance after the 1.07 update released today: