Hey hey hey! Hello everyone! Alex VapersMD is here and I'm glad to welcome each one of you on my channel
And today we gonna have unusual video for my channel. It's comparison of devices. I don't like doing it, but in this case I decided that comparison MUST be done
But let me give you a background for a start. There is a pretty known reviewer VapnFagan, his name is Mark and he have pretty big YouTube channel with over 100k subscribers
I know him for a long time, I even had a live stream with him on my channel
So, I was waiting when Mark will release his own device, because all of his vape colleagues already released interesting vape devices long ago
And, suddenly for me, I saw a photo in Instagram, where Mark presenting and showing his RDA. And, suddenly, this RDA comes to me, without warning. Guys from Tigertek have my address, so they just sent it to me
And after I unboxed the packaging I was surprised a bit - I saw Obelisk RDA by Cartel Mods, but with the name Nada RDA by Tigertek & VapnFagan
Yes, these are two devices with identical idea - bottom and side airflow, vertical coil installation, 810 drip tips and even design have something in common
And at this point I instantly got an idea, that I need to make a comparative review. So yeah - here it is, comparative review in a new format. So let's go and compare these RDA's
And first criteria by which we will be comparing these RDA's is the kit
Unfortunately, I don't have original packaging of Obelisk preserved, though I have a review of Obelisk on my channel
So, in the kit of Obelisk RDA there is the RDA itself, screwdriver, screws, BF pin, o-rings and 510 adapter
Kit of Nada RDA includes RDA itself, screwdriver, 2 types of screws - flat head and hex screws, BF pin, o-rings, replaceable air plug screws for bottom airflow and extra plastic drip tip
In terms of the kit contents Nada RDA takes the first place, so we'll give it a first pro as well
Next criterion is design. Both RDA's very well made, Obelisk RDA has more strict design, Nada RDA is more brutal
If Nada RDA is painted completely, even inside of the top cap, then Obelisk RDA has is painted painted only outside. With a small margin, Nada RDA takes the first place - it has more interesting design
And now, as always. let's start from the top and in order. So, let's start with 810 drip tips
Drip tip from the kit of Obelisk RDA is uncomfortable to use, because it has flat surface on top, which leads to gathering of liquid on the drip tip. And, also,, Obelisk RDA has 510 drip tip adapter, which, I think, is unnecessary, since this RDA is for dual coils only
Nada RDA has two 810 drip tips in the kit - black, pretty comfortable, and transparent, which, in my opinion, complete garbage - it feels like a plastic tube in your mouth
And again, Nada RDA takes the first place, because main 810 drip tip from the kit is more comfortable
And regarding lack of 510 adapter, I already said - it's absolutely unnecessary for dual coil RDA
The next criterion by which we will rate both RDAs is side airflow adjustment
Obelisk RDA. It's very hard to rotate this part due to lack of knurling, o-rings is pretty tight, airflow adjustment will not get off and it's good, I guess
Nada RDA. Top cap rotates comfortably due to knurling, but o-rings are weak and when liquid gets there it rotates even easier, it means that airflow adjustment may be messed up, but airflow adjustment itself is more versatile
And another pro goes to Nada RDA because of more versatile airflow adjustment. Yes, you can change o-rings and adjusting is way more comfortable on Nada RDA
Next criterion which we will discuss is adjustment of bottom airflow
To adjust bottom airflow on Obelisk RDA you need to rotate the barrel, which excludes simultaneous and adequate use of side and bottom airflow together
Regarding Nada RDA. We have replaceable air plug screws for adjusting of bottom airflow, also we can completely shut it and use side airflow only. But you can't adjust bottom airflow with installed build, it's very uncomfortable
And again, Nada scores. Yes, it's a bit disappointing, that adjustment of bottom airflow is inconvenient
But overall, adjustment of bottom airflow on Nada RDA is more adequate and versatile, so a pro goes to Nada for bottom airflow
Let's move to the next criterion and talk about coil installation
When you installing the coils into Obelisk RDA, tightening of screws on the side will deform your coils and you are limited by the distance between posts
On the other hand, Nada RDA has more versatile and proper coil installation. Aside from that, it also have flat head screws in the kit
So, Nada RDA wins, without any doubts. Let's move on
And now we will talk about wicking
In case with Obelisk RDA you need to bend cotton behind the posts, what sometimes is not very comfortable, while Nada RDA has classic style of wicking. And in my opinion classic wicking is way more comfortable, so I give a pro to Nada RDA
Next thing we will discuss is capacity of these RDAs
I'll remind you, that Obelisk RDA is 24mm in diameter and Nada RDA is 25mm
So I will say it right away - in this round Obelisk wins due to another bottom airflow implementation compared to Nada, since in Nada bottom airflow cut down the capacity.
Even though Nada is 25mm in diameter, it still accommodates less liquid than Obelisk. So a pro for capacity goes to Obelisk
Next round is the size. Okay, diameter of Obelisk is 24mm, Nada is 25mm
And I'll give a pro to Obelisk again for more standard diameter. As you know, there is more mechanical mods with 24mm diameter, than mech mods with 25mm diameter
And as I think, size for RDA is more critical, than for, let's say, a tank. 24mm is more versatile, so I give Obelisk a pro
Let's move on and next criterion is bottom airflow, flavor, cloud production and so on. Let's try out Obelisk
Now Nada with wide open bottom airflow
So, Obelisk, with wide open bottom airflow and with closed side airflow the draw is still remain restrictive
It's not very comfortable for me to vape on this wide open bottom airflow, because there is simply doesn't enough air
Regarding Nada RDA. With wide open bottom airflow and closed side airflow - I'm fully satisfied with airflow. It's moderately loose draw and it's the draw I need and the draw I personally like
I learned, that I don't need to adjust that bottom airflow, since I'm totally fine with the draw. Though Nada is way louder compared to Obelisk
Anyway, in terms of flavor and cloud production I like Nada more, so I'll give it a pro for bottom airflow
Next criterion is side airflow. I did my tests before filming the review to understand, how side airflow is working in Nada RDA, if I close bottom airflow.
If Nada has the option to close the bottom airflow and use side airflow only, than Obelisk RDA doesn't have this option - if you will start to close down bottom airflow, than side airflow will be shifted at the same time
So in case with Obelisk RDA you can just add extra air, which will cut down the flavor. And in Nada you can completely close bottom airflow and use only side airflow.
And again, you are able to fine adjust side airflow. So I think it's not a secret, who is winning in this round. Of course it's Nada RDA due to versatile side airflow adjustment and option to completely close down bottom airflow
But I decided to test one more thing. Wide open side and bottom airflow on Obelisk RDA and wide open side and bottom airflow on Nada RDA
And in this situation, I can definitely tell you - Obelisk won, because it has way more flavor. But Nada RDA has better cloud production, due to bigger amount of air
And in this battle I'll give my voice to RDA with better flavor, so a pro goes to Obelisk
And now let's talk about the price of these RDAs
After searching in internet and tries to find a site, who have both of these RDAs in stock - unfortunately, it was a fail and I had to take a prices from different stores
I tried to find the lowest prices. So, lowest price for Obelisk RDA is 40$
Lowest price for Nada RDA is 30$ and I think you already know who the win will go to
So folks, that's such the overall results we have.
Yeah, both RDAs is very well made, both RDAs do the job nicely, both is for dual coils and both of it is more or less comfortable in use
But, anyway, Nada RDA takes the first place. Yes, Mark worked on the design - I guess he liked Obelisk RDA a lot, but he was missing something
And all of his ideas he implemented in this RDA
So, for what this comparison was made and why you spent your time on watching this - if you are owner of Obelisk RDA, then I guess it's time to use more interesting and versatile RDA with similar construction
And when you change these devices, you will not feel any discomfort, but on the contrary, you will get in convenience and versatility with Nada RDA
Yes, Nada RDA wins in this battle. And I want to express my respect to VapnFagan for making that RDA, even though there is nothing new in this RDA
Overall, friends, if you are interested by Nada RDA - links will be in the description.
I want to say big thanks to Tigertek and Mark for sending me this RDA for review
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