Hey guys,
In looking at getting either the epic vape or the underdog and was wondering if you guys could compare them or give pros and con's to help me decide. I just sold my cloud evo because I rarely use flowers but I would feel weird without a vape in my home.
Let me know!
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@vaplen said, there are many comparisons in this thread and a few specific UD vs nano threads (now closed but can be found) that give endless comparisons. It can be hard to search, because most use UD instead of "underdog", but probably a good idea to check out the whole page and those immediately before and after when you do find something in this thread. I've never tried it, but may be easier to search "nano" on the UD thread. Just keep in mind you'll likely hear the UD is better there and the nano is better in this thread.
I've only used a UD a couple times, and I wasn't the pilot - so hard for me to give a solid reliable comparison. A couple things that are solidly objective, though. The UD uses a D/C powered heater core. It comes with a wall wort (a box at the plug like so many other electric devices have) and no way to adjust power. Many add a VVPS (variable voltage power supply) to adjust the voltage and change heat temp. Many love this and VVPS's can be had for cheap ($30 - 40), or custom made ones are more expensive. Really not a bad way to go, because UD's can be had for bit cheaper with just the wall wort. There are also varied stems for it. For a while, the only way to use it was to lodge a screen into a piece of silicone that also linked the stem to the heater core. This was one of the reasons I opted for a nano, when I got mine a couple years ago. But, from what I've read there are now glass stems that don't require the silicone. I'm sure someone else here will comment on this. Know there are more than a few that own both.
The nano uses A/C straight through with a dimmer type dial built right into the cord. No need to purchase anything else, and not sure a VVPS will be more sensitive to adjustments. I guess it could be, but not sure how noticeable that would be in use. The nano is very responsive to the smallest adjustments on the dial. nano also continues to use glass and glass with a screen as it has from the beginning. The silicone you see on the glass is only there as a heat shield so you don't burn your fingers on hot glass. IMO the A/C power, compared with the total simplicity of its design are what make it such a powerful and versatile vape at the same time. Think this is also the reason for reports of faster heat up time. Adjust-a-bowl screens are also a serious game changer for many - certainly for me (but, wouldn't be surprised if UD has something similar now).
Hope all this helps. I have thought about getting a UD since before I even heard of the e-nano, but still don't have one. And, will definitely be purchasing another nano before a UD purchase will be a serious consideration. Whether it merits consideration in your decision or not, it seems the nano has surpassed the UD in popularity (at least here on FC) even though it hasn't been around nearly as long. I'd advise you spend a little time researching each and deciding for yourself, but if you haven't figured it out already - I'm probably always going to suggest the nano over the UD. Mostly because I know it well, and love it a lot! It blew me away when I first got it, and has continued to surprise me after a couple years of use.
ON A TOTALLY UNRELATED NOTE (or maybe not), my accessory order came today as scheduled. Haven't tried everything yet, but all looks good and the latest 18mm GonGs look really nice. They have about the same length as my others, so that short tube issue seems to be gone. All also fit well with just a test fit on nano and in bubbler. How long have have they been coming in these cool little plastic tubes? Very cool! I picked up a diffusion cup for a friend, too. Didn't try it (because it is a gift) but looks like it will be perfect.
I placed my order Tuesday night, and was to me today clear across the country. I did pay a couple more bucks for priority shipping, but do for mostly everything. Some because of impatience, but more because USPS makes sure they do what they are supposed to in moving my stuff along when it has "Priority" on the label. Almost always worth it if offered IMO. Andy & Nadia also threw in a nice gift and a note on my invoice. Don't know how others feel about such things, but I really enjoy and appreciate the little things like that and don't see them much anymore.