Be gentle girls and guys. This is my 1st real review. I hope I did it justice, as I really like my Persei. I know I am new to the party and thankfully haven't had any real problems(that a better manual wouldn't of cured, I like to RTFM) that some others have had here at FC. I still have a long road to go to "master" this T.O.M.V, but I think I am doing well so far. Thanks to all who have been here before and documented your experiences, you made it easier for all us newer Persei owners.
Persei/SR-71(White rod,7.4v) Review
The Persei/Hercules SR-71 combo may just rival a concentrate rig in cloud power and taste quality, yet it’s portable enough to take with you when you need it.
Design: 10
Available in black, silver, teal, red, or purple. Finishing is very elegant but very sturdy and secure at the same time. The unit is made from aircraft grade aluminum with industry leading electronics. The power button illuminates a nice indigo blue when pressed in. The Hercules SR-71 is equally impressive in build quality. These were not cheap e-cig parts just tossed together. Innovative design and quality craftsmanship, backed up with industry leading customer service. When taken apart, you see how much was put into the Hercules design.
Durability: 9.0
I love the feel and weight of the Persei. Being made of aircraft grade aluminum, the Persei feels like a quality made tool in your hand. And the Hercules reeks of quality parts as well. No cheap plastic here. There are some “consumable” items, like the bottom adjustable spring and the oil coils. Both are available to order on the website, and unless in cases of user error, you will probably not go through very many of either.
This will last if you take care and treat it right. W9/UPTech is there with great customer service if something fails though. Search the FC forums to see how well regarded their CS is for yourself. They stand behind their product, period.
Setup: 7.0(for less exerienced users),
9.0(for the veterans)
This is where it may get a little difficult for new vaporists, and the 7 rating here goes to a 8.5 for experienced users. There is a learning curve to getting this up and running, BUT, when you do you are rewarded with endless clouds of tasty vapor. Read and reread the manual. There are many great videos on YouTube as well. Be prepared to put in a little time with the Persei/Herc. FC forums are a great resource as well.
Hits: 10
Like a young Mike Tyson. Very clean taste due to a powerful(and I mean powerful)ceramic heating rod. Holding the power button down for six seconds then letting go, yielded enough delicious tasting vapor that made me almost cough it right out. This is where the Persei/Herc eliminates all other competitors. Hit size and quality are beyond compare in the mobile concentrate vape market. Big hits, little hits, whatever you desire. Taste the great flavor of your concentrates, cough up a huge cloud of vapor, I dare you.
Efficiency: 9.0
If you choose, the Persei/Herc combo can be quite efficient. Though many users choose to serve up giant clouds, smaller efficient rips are possible as well. For those with medical issues, you don’t have to take giant, lung busting rips to get medicated with this device. I would say it is as efficient as you choose it to be. I melted a buffer of .3-.4g into my coil, then added another .2g after, and was rewarded with quite a few giant rips and some smaller whispier ones before re-loading. Different concentrates and different peoples capabilites and desires will affect how efficient or inefficient the Persei/Herc is.
Maintenance: 9.0
Just wipe down the outside of the Persei, not much to do to keep it clean. The Hercules breaks down(Nice guide in the manual) and can be either boiled in water and/or soaked in ISO alcohol. Also can reclaim all of you concentrate prior to cleaning. Sterilization of your device makes this just another positive. Possible items to replace include batteries(great reason to check out The Core from W9/UPTech), bottom adjustable spring on the Persei, and possibly additional coils. Some users leave there coils in when they clean them with great success.
Value: 10
Herculean value!! I’ve never held the power button in for longer than 6 consecutive seconds, maybe a very quick pulse after that to be rewarded with thick, powerful rips. But it also can give fulfilling smaller hits as well. Very versatile. Rips like a nail(maybe harder!!) but still offers the benefits of a portable. I would definitely say to stock up on an extra set of batteries to eliminate any usage downtime. (And/or check out their latest device The Core, available for pre-order on W9Tech website.)They keep innovating over at W9/UPTech and love to bring out new and exciting accessories. The device longevity should also be factored into the Value. This device will not be obsolete any time soon. Ease of use: 9
Load as you go or pre-load the coils, your choice. Once you’ve loaded your buffer and the top off, hit the power button and blast off. Powering on is easy and the button feels comfortable in your hand. No awkwardness to hold and power this device, unlike some of the competitors models. It may take a try or two to get down your draw technique, but once you do you're good to go. A couple draws after each hit help with cooling down. Although, remember the manufacturer warning, This is a Tool of Mass Vaporization!!!! Read the manual carefully.
I highly recommend the Persei/Herc combo, capable of Herculean clouds from a medium sized portable. Other pen-sized vapes are smaller and more discreet, but nowhere near as powerful, or clean tasting or well built as the Persei/Hercules SR-71 from W9/UPTech. If you’re looking for something more, when surveying the mobile concentrate-vape landscape, the Persei/Hercules SR-(white rod,7.4v) combo from W9/UPTech, stands far above the rest.
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, but I will try them out to see what the hype is all about.
