Upgrading my device... which one is best?

[Designerama]

Hey there.. i'm looking to upgrade my Eleaf iStick 30w to something different. I've done some research and decided on one of these...but still not sure. Need some convincing or help making my decision.
Thanks in advance

JOYETECH EVIC VTC MINI 60W STARTER KIT

Kanger SUBOX Mini White

or coming soon...
Eleaf iStick TC 60W

 

[Andre]

If you want to go temperature control, the Evic Mini for sure as it is upgradeable - the iStick is not. Get the mod only, not the atomizer as the atty is not that great. Rather buy a separate atomizer of your choice.

If temperature control is not important (and tc is not very popular at this stage - still in a development phase), the Subox Mini is a great buy. Bear in mind that the 510 does not have a spring loaded connection, which means some atomizers other than the Subtank Mini might not make a good connection on there.

 

[Puff Daddy]

I would go for the Kangertech, they are well priced, preforms well at the price point, and the coils are stock almost everywhere (even at some tobacco stores)

 

[Designerama]

Thanks. Couldn't decide... so got them both
@Andre The Evic Mod is great...loving it.. and just released upgraded firmware to 75w. The tank does leak a bit though.

@Puff Daddy Kanger in transit... can't wait for that to arrive

 

[argief]

Agree with @Andre the Evic VTC mini is great device but box only. The atty is not great, and I have not been able to find a rebuildable coil for it. Would work nice with maybe a Billow V2? TC is developing fast so if you want to be on the forefront of technology this would be a good choice.

Else, the Kangertech is a winner. You can search the forum, everyone is raving about it.

Best of both: Maybe the Evic VTC mini with Kangertech subtank mini? Subtank mini does have TC coils so you would be good to go!

 

[kev mac]

Hey there.. i'm looking to upgrade my Eleaf iStick 30w to something different. I've done some research and decided on one of these...but still not sure. Need some convincing or help making my decision.
Thanks in advance

JOYETECH EVIC VTC MINI 60W STARTER KIT

Kanger SUBOX Mini White

or coming soon...
Eleaf iStick TC 60W

they all have good points,you may want to include the segeli mini 75w

 

[Coco]

My late views...

eVic Mini:

This thing feels like a quality build. Small, quite heavy (even without the battery), upgradable. Did I mention upgradable? I got one when it came out and have upgraded the firmware twice - I bought a 60W model, I now have a 75W model. Spring-loaded connector, i.e. it fits basically all tanks without any issues. Replaceable 18650 batteries. VW, Ni & Ti TC mode. Yes, the tank is not great in "normal" mode, but despite the nay-sayers in TC mode is is actually half-decent.

Subbox:

It does the job. Small, very light. As other have mentioned, it doesn't feature an adjustable connector, so some tanks may sit higher than you would like - don't overtighten and try to get things flush if they don't want to be. In VW mode, the included tank seems to be the go-to model for a lot of people with very decent sub-ohm and "normal" coils. Not quite a future-proof, i.e. only 50W and non-upgradable, but it does the job with it's tank with ease.

eLeaf 60W:

They just landed here. I've spent some time with a pre-release version and will pick one up myself, so here are my non-heavy-used-views. Taller than the rest of the mods, very light, quite comfortable to hold. 60W with a replaceable 18650 battery including VW, Ni & Ti TC modes. Comes with the Melo2, based on the iJust2 & original Melo this will be a very underrated subtank that does the job quite well.

My suggestions: as a mod, the eVic mini is the best out of these items. It has proven to be quite future-proof (a lot of newer tanks/coils require wattages >50) and upgradable and allows a wide range of options for use. As for tanks on these - the Subtank (comes with the subbox) is probably the best, however only in non-TC mode. Actually the hated eGo Mega tank (comes with the eVic) fares better and has less hassles in TC mode.