I wanted to buy the ego1 as soon as it came out. I didn't end up getting one - there were a few "need to purchase" devices before moving onto the "want to, but don't know why" list. Then on Monday I won a Twisp Aero which as we all know is the same device, re-branded. I've been using it quite a bit over the past 4 days and even my ADV has taken a backseat (I wanted to give this a proper test). Still need more time, but these are a few thoughts so far.
Pros
Pros
- Most important - Solid performance, reliable so far, especially good on a fresh charge
- Super stealthy (the 1100mah/1.8ml)
- Has some safety features so not a scary device for beginners or first timers, even though its a mech
- Standard drip tip, so you can use your own
- Quick to charge, nice to have pass-through, and nice that the usb port is on the side (not bottom)
- Cool hybrid look
- Dead simple to put together, fill, replace a coil and get going even for a first timer
- Very respectable vapour production - the 1ohm even, for a mouth-Lung. Not over the top though
- Flavour is pretty damn good - better than my Subtank mini imo. Not quite as good as my K4 clones. Obviously not up there with a flavourchasing rda, RM2 or Cyclone (but nobody expects that). And maybe slightly better than a Nautilus Mini (but I haven't tried the new cotton coils yet)
- Throat hit - I'm no authority here and on my 3mg never looking for much. But gives me what I expect from my juices so I'm happy with it
- Availability - the Twisp association can be advantageous for ego1 owners in that if you're in a tight spot or your favourite B&M is out of stock, you'll be able to find a coil from just about anywhere (hopefully soon the .5ohm too)
- Price - for the Twisp market, who may not be as well informed as the hobbyist or experienced vaper (nor maybe wish to be), R1k for a full set up, no fuss, easy peasy, with a quality tank and battery, isn't excessive. For the pro's, R650 - R750 for the ego1 is a good price for this little guy!
- Flexibility - two tank sizes, two battery sizes, two different coils, and even an rta option (which i really need to try coz i prefer it and am over buying coils - i replace a lot so it gets expensive)
- Still on the same coil - no noticeable loss in flavour or performance so far. Thats pretty good already for a commercial coil
- I thought 1ohm would still be a bit low for a first timer, but I was proven wrong. It's absolutely fine for anyone whose ever tried mine.
- Mine has a very rattly button
- Capacity - 1.8ml, even using the 1ohm coil, is far too little. The price to pay for ultra stealth I guess
- 1100mah - makes it impossible to be an ADV device for a chain vaper. Pass through compensates though. The 2200mah would solve the problem, but for me that defeats the purpose of a stealth device due to size
- Build Quality - I feel like a snob now because nothing and no finish has broken, scratched, or performed badly in any way. But it just feels like a budget device from China. Not an issue for me - but maybe for some. If I spent R3k on it, then maybe it would bother me
- OCD - the slots on the tank should align with the air slots - each and every time. As should the air slots with the fire button. Mine don't. Really not a biggie for those who aren't ill. But they align in all the marketing shots
- Not much space to fill the tank - easy to get juice in the middle with droppers
- Slots on tank - very difficult to see your juice level. Practically impossible at night. Your iPhone led won't work so don't bother. The ego1 verticals I would imagine are slightly better in design, but apparently still not great. Three horizontal lines worsen the problem
- The great stealthiness has another nagging side effect - I naturally want to grip this in the palm of my hand when vaping, with just drip tip showing. When I do this, I almost invariably block the airslots a bit (one of them at least) with my hand. It's made me very aware of it which is a slight con
- For a first time, just off stinkies buyer, its a very, very good device. Would almost be a pity not stepping up from an evod or ego battery so you could appreciate just how good the vape was. But being honest - if I were recommending a first timer I'd still recommend the istick30/nautilus mini combo. But if you already have one of those combos, definitely consider this coz you'd already know that a vaper needs more than 1 device!
- For an experienced vaper with a few or many mods - I'd highly recommend adding this to your arsenal as a stealth, need something quick to go out for a short period, not gonna break the bank device. But grab the 2.5ml tank maybe. I'm really happy to have one and it will definitely get good usage and not sit in the black box. I'd buy one if I didn't have one. Solid performer and tiny.
