Got the gold yesterday. I bought the 2 literally days before the + was announced - really gutted about that but meh. Now it was 420 and I had a bit of cash as I haven't been out for a while, I was microdosing on a fierce and solo and also had a T break too so why not eh?
Turns out the lid on my 2 just doesn't sit right - I had contacted FF support initially about usage and got some technique down. Really enjoyed the 2 for concentrates but there's no 'draw resistance' there unless I squish the lid down near the oven at the same time as holding the button(s) So with the + lid on my 2 I can now feel that restriction.
On the 2+ - this is much more restricted to what I originally had with the 2 but yes less than the 2 now I know what that's supposed to feel like.
I don't mind it (the resistance) it's like if I cram a mighty dosing cap really really dense and use the milkshake analogy. I think also being able to modulate your draw, your breathing technique and bearing in mind what these devices are actually doing (heating algorithms) can be a make or break on your experience. I wouldn't use a firefly the same way I would a pax.
I really love the vapour profile on the Firefly, really clean really clear - never tried an OG but now I can use my 2 properly the profile is pretty much the same - maybe if I'm pushed a little fuller on the 2+. It seems to preserve terps better than the ghost and it can go lower than the ghost - great for lavender and eucalyptus.
The 2+ does seem a little better at extraction and a little more forgiving in the stirring department but it still needs stirring otherwise the herb on the bottom of the chamber gets a lot more roasted than the herb at the top. Keep it moving and it roasts more even.
The Firefly 2+ will probably get much more use than the 2 did. I was a little disappointed that they left accessories out at the sacrifice of cost. One of my 2 batteries swelled, I don't know how or why. Its a battery, they do that. It was nice having a spare. It was nice having that spare provided. Same with a pick and brush plus the mains adaptor (wall plug USB) the 2 came with a US one (I'm UK) so I either had to buy an adaptor (which I despise using due to safety concerns) or use a USB plug of my own. I'm sure this was why my battery swelled, I can't say for sure. I'm not dwelling on that.
I honestly really wish they would release a home dock so if you are at home you could use this without the need for batteries. A home dock with a battery charging space even better.
I think the logo should definitely be a screen or have more feedback over the duration of your draw. Like how it flashes green. Could this flash faster after 10 seconds so you know the length of your draw without counting - change this length in the app for a fully customisable experience? I just know that if I take much longer rips my bud seems more roasted and I feel I'm at greater risk of combustion or getting that 'over roasted' taste.
Really glad I purchased this one - especially at the time we're in. I'm able to use small loads - just picking a few bits by hand and pop them in the chamber. It's one of them where you have to spend time with it, keep it clean, stir. Find your sweet spot - it's shaped/styled like a pipe so I'm going to treat it like a vape pipe
Love it. Enjoy all.