Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the RIVA DNA250C BOX MOD from Dovpo. The RIVA DNA250C BOX MOD was supplied for the purpose of this review by Dovpo.
https://www.dovpoecig.com/products/riva-...8983101482
Introduction
Dovpo have impressed ever since entering the vaping market and really haven't made a false move, just recently they have been hitting it out of the ball park with some very successful collaborations that have seen impressive build quality and the introduction of DNA chipsets in many of their devices as well as marketing and manufacturing products for the new brand BP Mods.
The Riva is powered by the DNA 250C chipset which along with the DNA 75C chipset is one on the most acclaimed chipsets available, almost all proprietary chipsets use the DNA model as a benchmark and try and emulate (although unsuccessfully many are getting closer).
The objective of the Riva was to produced a luxurious compact dual 18650 device which is both small enough and comfortable enough in the hand to use when out and about rather than just being a desktop device. Coming in 9 different options including the choice of 3 colour frames, let's check out the Riva!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 * RIVA DNA250C Mod
1 * Micro USB Cable
1 * User Manual
1 * Battery Usage Warning Card
1 * Social Media Card
1 * QC Card
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Riva comes in a quite nice box and on opening sits proudly in full view. The form factor has been seen many times before with a 510 brought forward to allow the device to be shortened, it's basically shaped to give as small as possible dimensions for a dual 18650 device so is as portable and ergonomic as possible to use when out and about. I suppose the lack of creativity could be criticised but then i don't recall a DNA 250C device with this space saving form factor and as somebody who never takes their DNA 250C devices out of the home finding them too big this one was a joy to carry around!
I received the Gunmetal-Vintage Dark Brown option but there are 9 options in total including 3 different frame colours, the options are Silver-Vintage Brown, Silver-Plain Cognac, Silver-Rough Dark Brown, Gunmetal-Pure Gunmetal, Gunmetal-Vintage Brown, Gunmetal-Raw Sand, Black-Birdy Black, Black-Vintage Brown, and Black-Pure Black.
The Spines are heavily padded and real leather and we have a Zinc Alloy frame, once a pair of batteries are added i found it a nice weight, not exactly lightweight but not over heavy! We do have rattle from the fire button when shook as it's that round protruding fire button we have seen on the Odin's and Top Gear but it's just wobbly which kind of gives it character which is a weird thing to say but let's put it this way it's wobbly but is meant to be like that and as the Odin Mini is my favourite single 21700 device i have grown fond of it! We then have the Colour display followed by the customary 3 operational buttons and finally at the bottom an On The Go enabled micro USB port.
Moving to the base we have branding and safety marks and then up top a slightly raised 24mm 510 plate which is raised just enough to protect the surface while giving no visible gaping. Overall the build quality is very good as has become expected from Dovpo!
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Riva Specs and Features:
Size：39.5mm*43mm*80mm
Material：Zinc Alloy + Leather
Weight：151g
Chipset: Evolv DNA250C
Battery: 2 x 18650 Batteries
Output Voltage Range: 0.2v – 8.0v
Working Mode: Variable Wattage, Temperature Control, Replay
Wattage Range: 1.0W – 200.0W
Display: 0.96” Full Colour TFT Screen
Charging: Micro USB 5V/2A
USB On-The-Go power bank
Colours: Silver-Vintage Brown, Silver-Plain Cognac, Silver-Rough Dark Brown, Gunmetal-Pure Gunmetal, Gunmetal-Vintage Brown, Gunmetal-Raw Sand, Black-Birdy Black, Black-Vintage Brown, Black-Pure Black
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Fitting The Batteries
The Riva has a bottom hatch door with both a sturdy catch and tab and even when opened is stiff unlike many of this design that is loose in the open position. The battery door done this way divides opinion i think depending on users own experience and can even be down to the variant of size of the brand of battery used as the more pressure from the battery pressing against the door the more secure and unlikely to open. I am in the liking this type of door camp and have had no issues with the door on the Riva at all! Also it's good to see that orientation is clearly marked in White so very happy!
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Using The Riva
Once a battery is fitted any press of a button wakes the device up and the lock screen is displayed that shows the time, date and battery percentage. 5 clicks of the fire button unlocks the device and takes you to the main screen, 5 clicks again locks the device, as with everything else on the device this can be changed using Escribe to 2,3 or however many clicks you want to lock and unlock the device, you can even choose a different combination of buttons if you wish to stop people unlocking the device and having a vape without your permission.
The screen is very bright and vibrant but with not that much use of colour with the default theme, of course the theme can be changed or you can design your own using Escribe. The device has a select button as well as the 2 navigational buttons so using the device is a breeze. Using the navigational buttons moves you to different fields on the screen which is shown by the field you are on having a background colour surround. When you are on the field you want pressing the select button highlights the field, now you use the navigational buttons to alter the field to what you want, pressing the select button again sets your changes. On the main screen as well as having fields you can alter you have fields like info, preheat and settings which when selected takes you to another screen.
All screens are navigated and altered the same way as the main screen, it is a very user friendly interface in my opinion and the Riva with it's DNA 250C chipset has all the features you would expect from a modern device as well as the Replay feature and Boost which i will cover in the next section.
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Review Continued Below:
https://www.dovpoecig.com/products/riva-...8983101482
Introduction
Dovpo have impressed ever since entering the vaping market and really haven't made a false move, just recently they have been hitting it out of the ball park with some very successful collaborations that have seen impressive build quality and the introduction of DNA chipsets in many of their devices as well as marketing and manufacturing products for the new brand BP Mods.
The Riva is powered by the DNA 250C chipset which along with the DNA 75C chipset is one on the most acclaimed chipsets available, almost all proprietary chipsets use the DNA model as a benchmark and try and emulate (although unsuccessfully many are getting closer).
The objective of the Riva was to produced a luxurious compact dual 18650 device which is both small enough and comfortable enough in the hand to use when out and about rather than just being a desktop device. Coming in 9 different options including the choice of 3 colour frames, let's check out the Riva!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 * RIVA DNA250C Mod
1 * Micro USB Cable
1 * User Manual
1 * Battery Usage Warning Card
1 * Social Media Card
1 * QC Card
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Riva comes in a quite nice box and on opening sits proudly in full view. The form factor has been seen many times before with a 510 brought forward to allow the device to be shortened, it's basically shaped to give as small as possible dimensions for a dual 18650 device so is as portable and ergonomic as possible to use when out and about. I suppose the lack of creativity could be criticised but then i don't recall a DNA 250C device with this space saving form factor and as somebody who never takes their DNA 250C devices out of the home finding them too big this one was a joy to carry around!
I received the Gunmetal-Vintage Dark Brown option but there are 9 options in total including 3 different frame colours, the options are Silver-Vintage Brown, Silver-Plain Cognac, Silver-Rough Dark Brown, Gunmetal-Pure Gunmetal, Gunmetal-Vintage Brown, Gunmetal-Raw Sand, Black-Birdy Black, Black-Vintage Brown, and Black-Pure Black.
The Spines are heavily padded and real leather and we have a Zinc Alloy frame, once a pair of batteries are added i found it a nice weight, not exactly lightweight but not over heavy! We do have rattle from the fire button when shook as it's that round protruding fire button we have seen on the Odin's and Top Gear but it's just wobbly which kind of gives it character which is a weird thing to say but let's put it this way it's wobbly but is meant to be like that and as the Odin Mini is my favourite single 21700 device i have grown fond of it! We then have the Colour display followed by the customary 3 operational buttons and finally at the bottom an On The Go enabled micro USB port.
Moving to the base we have branding and safety marks and then up top a slightly raised 24mm 510 plate which is raised just enough to protect the surface while giving no visible gaping. Overall the build quality is very good as has become expected from Dovpo!
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Riva Specs and Features:
Size：39.5mm*43mm*80mm
Material：Zinc Alloy + Leather
Weight：151g
Chipset: Evolv DNA250C
Battery: 2 x 18650 Batteries
Output Voltage Range: 0.2v – 8.0v
Working Mode: Variable Wattage, Temperature Control, Replay
Wattage Range: 1.0W – 200.0W
Display: 0.96” Full Colour TFT Screen
Charging: Micro USB 5V/2A
USB On-The-Go power bank
Colours: Silver-Vintage Brown, Silver-Plain Cognac, Silver-Rough Dark Brown, Gunmetal-Pure Gunmetal, Gunmetal-Vintage Brown, Gunmetal-Raw Sand, Black-Birdy Black, Black-Vintage Brown, Black-Pure Black
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Fitting The Batteries
The Riva has a bottom hatch door with both a sturdy catch and tab and even when opened is stiff unlike many of this design that is loose in the open position. The battery door done this way divides opinion i think depending on users own experience and can even be down to the variant of size of the brand of battery used as the more pressure from the battery pressing against the door the more secure and unlikely to open. I am in the liking this type of door camp and have had no issues with the door on the Riva at all! Also it's good to see that orientation is clearly marked in White so very happy!
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Using The Riva
Once a battery is fitted any press of a button wakes the device up and the lock screen is displayed that shows the time, date and battery percentage. 5 clicks of the fire button unlocks the device and takes you to the main screen, 5 clicks again locks the device, as with everything else on the device this can be changed using Escribe to 2,3 or however many clicks you want to lock and unlock the device, you can even choose a different combination of buttons if you wish to stop people unlocking the device and having a vape without your permission.
The screen is very bright and vibrant but with not that much use of colour with the default theme, of course the theme can be changed or you can design your own using Escribe. The device has a select button as well as the 2 navigational buttons so using the device is a breeze. Using the navigational buttons moves you to different fields on the screen which is shown by the field you are on having a background colour surround. When you are on the field you want pressing the select button highlights the field, now you use the navigational buttons to alter the field to what you want, pressing the select button again sets your changes. On the main screen as well as having fields you can alter you have fields like info, preheat and settings which when selected takes you to another screen.
All screens are navigated and altered the same way as the main screen, it is a very user friendly interface in my opinion and the Riva with it's DNA 250C chipset has all the features you would expect from a modern device as well as the Replay feature and Boost which i will cover in the next section.
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Review Continued Below:
, but I didn't buy it for 28mm.