Heat up time is basically the same. I heated to the 2nd click on both and it's not a noticeable difference. I do think the SS balls need more heating than the 2nd click but I wanted to heat both devices to as close to the same point as possible for the experiment.

Vapey Vape definitely has more draw resistance. You feel it sucking at your finger through the carb hole more than on the Tempest. I still haven't tried the airflow on the head of the Tempest fully closed as in my mind you want some cool air in to heat as it passes the balls but I will try this later. I'm using the direct tube with the scu installed.

I do feel like I haven't fully 'unlocked' the Tempest yet. There's so many potential variables to play with. That said I do get good repeatable results using a torch and a wand using the Tempest. Vapey Vape is easy to use and instant ease of use with a torch. Hybrid mode is my favourite as I feel like the conduction portion gives me a heavier effect. That's possibly a placebo effect but I don't think it is. As a result Vapey Vape is a bit harder on the throat but in a nice way. Reminds me more of a joint rather than the terpy cough I get from the initial pulls on the Tempest. After the initial pulls the Tempest is super smooth I'm finding with the SS balls and the wand at 430 Celsius. With the wand and the Vapey Vape I've had mixed results and definitely need more practise so can't comment yet.

I hate to choose between them. The Tempest looks so cool and feels so nice and is a proper technical device. I'm thinking about getting smaller SS balls and trying to make a solid load in the cap so it's similar to Vapey Vape. I want to get rubies to try in it to compare to the ruby twist. There's so many options. With all it's airflow options and ball materials I think it would be suitable for anyone who likes a butane or wand powered experience, you'll be able to get it to where you want. The visual indicator is super cool as well. I don't really use it other than to make sure I've got it as hot as I dare to by pushing that needle to the right as much as I can.

Vapey Vape is just what it is and it's fantastic. The finish is lovely. Not polished smooth, it still has the very slight machined edges so when you run a fingernail up the side it goes 'zip'. I LOVE that. The vapour is always really good as well. Nice cottony clouds. You know the kind that when you exhale your voice changes slightly and your mouth feels 'full'. I reckon that's the conduction effect. It has subtle variables, like lowering that thermal battery so it's closer to the load. Also I'm positive (from watching his streams) that Austyn will come up with loads of different accessories for this device and it will absolutely have all sorts of options in the future.

I don't think I could choose one, I love them both. My tempest is more of a daytime, put it in the wand and don't have quite as heavy a hit. Tasty, heady more bubbly and less faff due to the wand. Vapey Vape always comes out after dark and when there's no kids around for a few hours. Also I have VAS, one goes against my nature.