Summary: The week before receiving the Vault SE I visited 5 to 6 vape shops looking for an inexpensive adjustable 510 vape after my favorite at the time stopped working. Nice timing as it put me in a position to compare the Vault SE to other inexpensive adjustable 510s.
The Vault SE is a nice step up in quality compared to the similar vapes available at my local vape shops. The Vault SE feels a little heavier, more substantial. The fit and finish is decent. I like the black finish and the curvature of the unit. Unfortunately I missed my opportunity to have a custom logo applied.
At this time there is a test web page for logo submission that doesn't look to be working yet.
Functionality: The Vault SE is a simple device that once turned on is "draw activated". I like not having to press a button to take a hit. It only has two voltages-> (H)igh = 3.5V, (L)ow = 2.6V). Not one of the inexpensive variable vapes I found at the vape shops went lower than 3.3V so the 2.6V low end on the Vault SE was a nice surprise. I would have liked more voltage selections but I'm good with the high end voltage because all my other adjustable 510s are used at their lowest voltage which is 3.3V so I expect I'll be keeping the Vault SE at the 2.6V low end anyway. If I do have to use the high end its pretty much the same as I'm using now.
I'm not a big fan of 510 magnetic attachments. I tend to loose them and weak magnets limit pocket-ability because they may come off. The Vault SE comes with two magnets so losing one wouldn't be a show stopper. Each allows for a different mouthpiece height. I prefer the large magnet for now because all my carts are smaller .5g versions and I prefer more mouthpiece height. The Vault's magnets are strong so I'd feel comfortable putting a loaded Vault SE in my pocket but I would suggest using the smaller magnet if you're worried about the bigger version possibly coming loose. From a pocket-ability standpoint I much prefer the Vault SE versus my pen style 510 batteries.
Carts can have different oil viscosities and sizes so you might use a different sized magnet and set a different voltage. Once you're happy with the magnet and voltage the Vault SE use is a simple as turning it on and taking a draw. No buttons to hold.
Stealth wise its definitely palm-able.
Many of my 510 vapes get clogged and I run into the dreaded sucking a bowling ball through a straw syndrome. My understanding is that "pre-heat" mode in some of the vapes I've run into tries to solve the clogging. I had a cart in one of my other vapes that was half full and was slightly clogged. When I used that cart with the Vault SE it didn't clog AND the draw restriction was low enough to where I could hit it while allowing air to sneak in around my mouth. Was one the smoothest hits on a cart I've had in awhile. None of my other 510 batteries and/or carts have such low draw restriction that I can aerate using my mouth like that let alone at 2.6V. I'm going to hedge my bet on this aspect and see if it holds up.
Vault SE Questions:
- Anyone know what size battery it uses?
- Anyone got info on battery life? I'm still trying to work on battery life but its going to take awhile as carts aren't my usual daily drivers and are typically reserved for nightcaps. I'm trying though
- Anyone know whether it has a "pre-heat" function? Once turned on you can press the button and the LED will blink. It reminds me of on-demand mode but it could be pre-heat mode? I'm leaning toward Pre-heat vs. On-demand since its draw activated but we'll have to get some answers to be sure.
The Vault SE is available for pre-order. The price is $29.99 -
VAULT SE- SPECIAL EDITION FLASK 510 BATTERY, Retain the compact size of the VAULT series, and combine the advantages of both VAULT and VAULT mini. VAULT SE is a special edition flask battery for oil lovers.
www.vivant.com
I could have gone all out!
Wow. That makes it so much better thanks! It does not mention this in the quick guide I got lol.
am I right folks? well if I can pry it away from her I try and get some more testing done, sorry 
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