By Scott McKirahan
As I mentioned in my previous post, we recently ordered samples of a Joye 510 from four different manufacturers of the device – all of whom claim theirs to be the best or at least equal to the original made by Joyetech.
We thought we would have a decision after one day but decided to utilize the entire weekend to compare the four devices. The Joye 510 products tested were from Sai Lebao (SLB), FeelLife Bioscience, MJT (Ming Jie Tong) and, of course, the original made by Joye Tech.
Unlike some websites (and worse, videos) that compare ridiculous things like who has the better box and which company had more attractive packing materials, we will stick to the only thing that really matters – which one worked the best. The moment these things make it out of their boxes, I would hope they never make it in there again. If they do, they are not being used and are for all intents and purposes worthless!
The Battery:
The battery is a pretty difficult component of an e-cigarette to compare. They all seemed to put out the same voltage and a meter showed this to be the case. They all seemed to last about as long as each other and take the same amount of time to charge, as well.
The only real difference was in construction, where only one was suspect. The Sai Lebao Joye 510′s button is not quite as steady as the other three manufacturers’ and if you are not careful and only depress the front or back portion of the button, it will definitely stick. We had to do this on purpose, however, and did not see it is a problem that would happen all that often.
The Atomizer:
There was definitely a difference in the vapor production of the four manufaturers’ Joye 510s and, thus, a clear ranking of the atomizers.
The best of the four was the MJT atomizer. It consistently put out the most vapor. This, admittedly, was shocking to us!
Close, but clearly the second best atomizer was the one made by Joye Tech. Although many users say it puts out the most vapor, they have clearly not done a side-by-side comparison versus the MJT 510.
Third on the list was the Sai Lebao atomizer. It definitely put out a little less than the Joye Tech atomizer but the new design is certainly better than their original one.
Bringing up the rear in fourth place was the FeelLife Bioscience atomizer. It put out barley less vapor than the new version of the Sai Lebao atomizer but seemed better than the old Sai Lebao ones.
When we connected all four to a multimeter, we could see why we got these results. The lowest impedence was on the MJT atomizer at 2.2 ohms. The Joye Tech was at 2.5 ohms and the FeelLife and Sai Lebao ones both came in at 2.8 ohms. Obviously, the lower resistance, the more vapor.
It should be noted, however, that lower resistance may also equate to a shorter life span. Most people – those that still remember how much cigarettes used to cost them, that is – seem to care more about the amount of vapor than the cost of a $9 atomizer that may have to be replaced more often.
The Charger:
The chargers sold with electric cig starter kits are clearly the least well-made component. After all, they are made of plastic and are, thus, not all that durable.
Three of the four manufacturers had similar chargers with no discernable differences. MJT, however, completes their Joye 510 starter kit with a charger that is a combination USB/AC Wall charger. This can come in handy at times – especially if you drive a newer automobile that is already equipped with USB ports or if you plan on an extended trip where the only means of charging your e-cigarette might be the laptop computer you brought along.
The Final Verdict:
In the end, as sellers of the Joye 510 product, we only care about how well they work and how many returns we have. We certainly want our customers to be happy. It not only leads to more repeat business and referrals, but it is clearly a happier life for us when our customers are satisfied.
There was a clear winner in this test. The difference between 3rd and 4th place is less clear, however. If there wasn’t the button sticking issue, third and fourth place could easily have been reversed. Here is how we would rank the four manufacturers’ versions of the Joye 510:
1st Place … MJT 510
2nd Place … Joyetech 510
3rd Place … FeelLife Bioscience 510
4th Place … Sai Lebao 510
Over the last several months, we have sold the Joye Tech 510, the Sai Lebao Joye 510 and the FeelLifeBioscience Joye 510. Believe it or not, the manufacturer with the least complaints about them and the fewest returns was the FeelLife Bioscience Joye 510. They put out a very consistent product.
We don’t care who makes them. It is naive for people to assume that because Joye Tech made the original 510, they make the best one. If we all operated on that principle, we’d all still be driving Ford Model Ts!
We now know who does make the best 510. We just want to stock the one that works the best and that has the least amount of problems. We will soon be switching over to the MJT Joye 510 for future orders. It simply works the best! We will only know over time, however, how it holds up consistency-wise.
There will be some problems, we know. The MJT Joye 510 has a glossy finish, whereas the other manufacturers use a matte or flat paint on their devices. That means that it would be better to order a whole starter kit so that you are not putting a shiny battery on a matte atomizer, for instance.
Of course, those who have been using these products for awhile know that it is always cheaper in the long run to buy a starter kit than individual components. It never hurts to have an extra battery charger either! There also are those, like me, who don’t care if the individual parts match and won’t mind if their atomizer is shiny but their battery is not. (The Joye 510 I am currently using has a white battery, a silver atomizer and a black tip!)
We hope this was enlightening to those of you that have wondered which manufacturer made the best 510. We are not just about having the fastest shipping around; we want to have the best products, too!
E-Cig Express Quote of the Day: “Let advertisers spend the same amount of money improving their product that they do on advertising and they wouldn’t have to advertise it.” – Will Rogers
Scott McKirahan is the owner of e-cigexpress.com, electriccigarettestop.com, chamiliabeadsnow.com and nascarcollectibleshop.com.
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