While I have DNA, and Yihi, in many of the Mods I have, out of the two I prefer the DNA, although with that said I am not all into the temp thing, I tried to like it many of times, and it is cool to play with, but when I grab a mod I just wan’t it to fire up, fast with the touch of the fire button, knowing when its hitting to hot or not is something you know. I have far too many toppers to deal with what has what coil in it and if it is Stainless, Kanthal, or Nichrome, no worries when you run power. I get the whole temp is safer, but way overrated, if i were smoking a analog would it be any safer? No. Still It is nice to upgrade the 20 or other mods (Wismec)(Joyetech)(Eleaf) Mods with AF to get close, at least for the people that will eventually get these mods. As far as I have came though the game I like the most simplistic of mods the best, nothing but a dial and a button to push, that’s just me though, You will always get this is better than that with everything from music to food. Whatever works Right? Oh I forgot he who dies with the most toy’s wins. Haha, If it were not for sites like these I would still be puffin’ on my MVP or my first mech, the Nemisis.
This is not correct, unless eleaf wismec and several other companies are using those chips.
The light! The light! It shines so bright!
This has been very helpful. The different angles that i am aware of now will be very helpful for future purchases. My husband and i have been reluctant to buy new toys. Research has been exhausting. I am so super thankful for the input.
I am very over analytical by nature. Mountains out of mole hills, i make.
These are all in the same family of chips be it Pico (eleaf), Evic MIni (joyetech), RX 75 and so forth all the way up to Cuboid,RX200, RX200S, RX2/3, RX300, RX2, Predator,and many others, Istick 100T and up, tons of them using the same basic 3-4 chips that are in all those company mods that all can be updated with AF firmware.VTC Mini, VTC Dual, VTwo Mini, VTwo, AIO, Basic;
Primo, Primo 2.0, Primo Mini, Primo Mini SE;
eGrip II / Light;
Cuboid, Cuboid Mini, Cuboid 200;
Wismec:
Presa TC75W, Presa TC100W;
RX75, RX200, RX200S, RX300, RX2/3, RXmini, RX GEN3, Predator;
Sinuous P80;
Eleaf:
iStick TC100W, iStick TC200W, iStick QC 200W, iStick Power 80W, iStick Tria;
Pico 75W, Pico Mega, Pico Dual, Pico RDTA, Pico 25;
Aster, iKonn220; more to come Stand by…
Completely invalid comparison IMO.
For starters, we’re not smoking. So that’s not even in the picture anymore. Second, and more importantly, you’re missing the entire point of TC (at least why I love both the use of it, and the intent of it).
TC is to prevent “dry hits”. Or, in absolute basic terms, to prevent the combustion of (burning) the cotton. Which in effect, puts you right back into a similar situation as smoking.
Granted, no where near as much damage, or level of pollutants, or chemicals, etc. But still resulting in the unpleasurable, and potentially more harmful than normal vaping where combustion does not occur.
Temperature Control, on a properly setup, and properly functioning device, eliminates the possibility of that combustion occurring. FAR from “way overrated” in my opinion.
Cotton burning (to me) is orders of magnitude more important than folks who worry about diketones, etc. Because it’s inhaling burnt material. The whole thing we’re all trying to put in the past.
I am not saying that Temperature Control is bad in anyway, Many can not tell if and when their cotton will burn, So for those that don’t pay attention its great, I myself am a idiot who forgets to put the top on a rda and gets branded on the lips every so often, so yeah that might be even worse than a dry hit.
Absolutely agree. Although I do want to remember how much I hated smoking, I no longer smoke. Vaping has become an entirely different experience. Along with that TC is a unique experience of vaping. Beyond avoiding dry hitting, I can set my mod to ramp very quickly to a temperature I enjoy e.g. flavor, heat, and have that temperature sustain so I can draw as long as I like and enjoy that consistency. Marvelous experience. VW has it’s place in my vaping as well but does not diminish the value of TC. DNA and Yihi are where I discovered the joy of TC well done. I have since found others that provide a good experience but in my mind DNA and Yihi pioneered the way to what TC has become or maybe more appropriately, what it is becoming.
I too am on that idiot boat. I’ve been in the middle of doing something, needed to take the cap off the drip, have been side tracked with something else but made a mental note to put the cap back on and still proceeded to burn the crap out of my lip.
I avoided temp control for a long time. I was fearful that i wouldnt understand it. I also didnt see the point. " why push more buttons just to vape?"
Once i tried it, i never looked back. I am loving the temp curve feature on the vesta. But the only other experience was with an alien…so it may not be a fair comparison.
The temp curve thing is a neat feature. I’m sure it’s well done with DNA but it’s also a great feature of AF as well. And, they can be used in power mode too. That’s actually one of my favorite features to use. I think it’s pretty cool that you can set a curve that can last longer than your lungs could ever draw. Of interest to me is the fact that I am one of those ‘long draw’ types, so a hit that ramps up too quickly is not what I prefer. I like starting slow, ramping up slowly, and undulating along the draw so it doesn’t get too hot or too cold. Keeps it interesting.
I also understand the folks who say that TC isn’t a big deal. To a degree (pun intended), that’s true. Experienced vapers tend to pay attention and avoid dry hits. But aside from the protection from that, TC is also a good source of nutrition for the mad scientist in us all. Gotta feed the beast.
I know this is an old post but im looking into chips/boards myself and things have changed so it’s still a relevant question. instead of making a new thread Ill revive this one
and also wonder how the gene chip and FSK compare to these 2? I hear great things about SX line which is Yihi
also TC isn’t just to prevent dry hits at different temperatures different flavors stand out much more. like if you vape a raspberry cheesecake the lower temps will highlight fruit flavors and higher temps the crust like guy above me said it keeps it interesting
Well theres one word that makes the new dna boards (c boards) my first choice and thats replay.
Yes i am bias because thats all i use, except for my squonk.
Im not like @Sprkslfly very technical and can base my knowledge on that. I can only make this suggestion based on my own user experience.
I personally dont care about how it works or why, as long as it does. If thats good enough, then keep reading 
The gene chip doesnt compare at all. Its a good chip, back in the day and did have a lot of features that were above average to that time.
Nowadays with the products out there, it falls in my opinion just into the generic chip category. Based on tc, it would fall more into the mediocre categorie, since voopoo cant seem to get rid of their stupid mindset and locking the devices at 80w in tc. Therefore garbage and their customer service sucks even more.
Lately theres also lots of issues with the newer products of voopoo, seems after the old drag (not the resin editions, these fall already into the new product category) the quality control department was layed off and they abandoned that department, because in easy words, just dont bother with them.
Fsk, i assume we are talking about the old mods that were designed by hohmtech? I still use one to this day, and always would recommend them, if you find it at a good price. If you need to pay $80+ (the old nostalgist price) then dont bother, because while its good especially in tc, at that price you nearly can get a new dna.
Yihi, well its just like in the real world, you will find people telling you that pepsi is better than coca cola and vice versa. Thats how i feel about it too, tried a yihi device, just not the new sx class, that might be different. And couldnt find anything bad with it, tc worked great (only way i used to vape at that time) not much hassle, no setting up via pc needed etc.
And i mention it now again, because i love mine so much lol, purchased a dna 250c and remember the only word you ever need is, replay!
If you have the funds, do some research on both of course, but i highly recommend a dna with c board!
The question of DNA compared to any other chip is simple for me anyway.
DNA mod quits working simply contact Evolv and they issue you a RMA and fix it for free no questions asked rather it is in warranty or years out of the warranty period.
Evolv just has the best customer service on the planet bar none.
@eStorm and @wvsanta pretty much nailed it.
The Gene chip is way overrated IMO although I do like the Vmate for its small size and cheap price makes it a mod I will take with me if I I don’t want to take one of my fancier mods. I sold my resin Drag to a friend for cheap, he is giving it back for a refund as he thinks it is an uncomfortable POS to carry around compared to the Vapecige Creator he has.
Love the FSK chip, have about 6 G2 mods and maybe 4 Slice. I will usually have at least 1 G2 in my rotation, right now I have 2 being used. Just love how I can dial in the TC vape I want with the XXX mode but we will probably never see the FSK chip again which sucks. A friend of mine wants a G2 but I am having a hard time part with any of mine, always have an excuse of why that color I can’t sell 
I have never had any of my FSK chips fail on my as well and they have the most use of any of my other mods. They do have a cheap battery compartment though, that is their weak link for sure.
Yihi can be hit or miss with there boards, just being a Yihi chip doesn’t guarantee great performance. I would say 500 series class boards are the best for me, love my G Class and the Yihi board in the Vsticking mod is pretty good but other Yihi chipped mods were just OK. I like the Sxmini SL Class but find the 485J chip a downgrade from the 500 series chips.
As @eStorm already said…Replay replay replay, the DNA C boards have spoiled me with that mode. That and having a solid warranty as wvsanta said makes it a no brainer for the best board on the market without question. I really didn’t like the original DNA75 board, not very efficient and the amp limit was a pain. When they came out with the DNA75C I wasn’t much interested as well since the efficiency was still the same but then they added Replay and damn, I now have 3 or 4 DNA75C mods that get used a lot. The DNA250C…oh yeah, great board and reasonably priced for the best board on the market. I got 3 or 4 250C chipped mods and they get used all the time.
@warkwarth just get a DNA250C mod and be done with it, a purchase you will not regret.
yup gonna get a triade or drone.
Im assuming its yes but If i buy through ali express and seller is heavensgifts (approval 98%)
as long as its genuine warranty will cover it right?
same goes for fasttech as long as evolv can verify its genuine
(and I know all about the dangers of fakes on fasttech)
it’s not some kind of grey market?
I miss mine dearly. It took a 15 foot drop and the battery sled went to pieces. I sent it to Sprks for spare parts. Not sure if the chip remained in working order.
I ran across one in the classifieds on ECF but didn’t buy it. Now I regret that.
Spot on assessment as usual @mjag! 
It did, and outside of their poorly executed battery connection points, they are excellent devices! (Sadly, carrying around a 20-25lb power supply, and the necessary extension cord isn’t very conducive to vaping on the go…lol)
But then, once I learned (through hands on inspection; thank you again TinMan for making it possible!) that the chip in the G6 is actually a ST Microelectronics chip, I’m not only not surprised that it’s such a great performer, but it gives me additional hope that others in the industry (who currently utilize the ST chips) will continue to expand on (or fully realize) their capabilities.
OR, maybe Hohm Tech will consider selling or licensing their firmware expertise to other manufacturers!! (A man can dream right? lol)
As @mjag mentioned though, the Achilles heel is definitely the battery connectors. And the little bastards are (ok, WERE) custom batched. So they’re NLA. =/