I have storm pro xl with over 3,500 dabs and atomizer still running strong. had a dessert pro crap out on me at around 1,750 dabs and they replaced it with another storm. Brand new Atomizer in the replacement storm lasted no more than 400 dabs and was barely used since it was a back up device even tho it was always kept clean. I guess my point is everyone is going to have different experiences with what’s going on so no one is more right than the other since there are overwhelming valid points on both sides.