A Review: Why I choose ARS over Next Level Displays

[@sphericreptiles]

Perfect timing of this video. We are narrowing down our decision. The cost of the next level is a deal breaker for us, but to see the two in a comparative video really seals the deal for us. Was unaware of the JSA lighting, but the sound like a better investment. Thx

[@NixonReptiles]

@@sphericreptiles thanks for checking it out and glad it helped. The next level case is nice but for the price it’s wild. The jsa lights are super nice. Next time you go to a show check it out and you’ll see a lot of them.

[@JTMorphs]

Thank you for this! I am going to have enough clutches this year to consider vending. This is a great review and much appreciated.

[@NixonReptiles]

@@JTMorphs glad it was helpful and congrats on the production as well

[@piedandjoyreptiles3358]

Thanks for the comparison video. I'm getting ready to add some displays and this helps. Leaning towards ARS at this point.

[@NixonReptiles]

@@piedandjoyreptiles3358 thanks for looking glad it was helpful!

[@kcsroyalpythons8249]

Great info! Not at that level yet, but now I know more of the options out there. Thanks.

[@NixonReptiles]

@@kcsroyalpythons8249 definitely no shortage of options

[@jakehole-the.ophidiarium5267]

Great review and very informative. Coming from a place of needing to eventually invest in displays this is definitely a huge help in considering which directions to go.

[@NixonReptiles]

@@jakehole-the.ophidiarium5267 I think it’s beneficial to do it the right way and go with what look you like. The Tamara ones are super nice as well although haven’t used them but all depends on your needs and production numbers.

[@jakehole-the.ophidiarium5267]

@@NixonReptiles I’ll have to look those ones up as well. Haven’t heard of the Tamara ones before.

[@319reptiles]

Thanks for this! I've been researching both of these displays and this was very helpful

[@NixonReptiles]

@@319reptiles glad it came at the right time!

[@GameofOdds]

Thanks for sharing brandon!

[@NixonReptiles]

@@GameofOdds thanks for watching!

[@HerpCollectorsNetwork]

Great video. Definitely going with ARS.

[@Fisher_Reptiles]

Great video. I'm with you and also use ARS displays. The glass tops are superior. The ingenuity of Next Level Displays is awesome, and I look forward to seeing what else they come up with, but the price point is killer for me as well as the displays themselves. I don't like acrylic tops that get covered in scratches and don't like the removable divider look. The collapsible system is really convenient, but the most important part (the displays) is inferior.

[@NixonReptiles]

@@Fisher_Reptiles agreed with everything aside from the dividers although I can see that being an issue because the tops open in the same number of slots and it would make it strange for a decal for the bottom of the display.

[@bandsreptiliachris9274]

Great brk down of these two Brandon🙌🙌

[@NixonReptiles]

@@bandsreptiliachris9274 thanks man you could easily put out a lot of information with your vending experience.

[@SuperGiantGeckosLLC]

Glad I caught this 👍 I like the 3 compartment levels. Rather get 4 ars’ vs 2 NL You Crazy! jsa lights $500per I’m not spending 2K just on 4 lights.

[@jsareptiles9015]

Hello, our lights are $250 each.

[@SuperGiantGeckosLLC]

@@jsareptiles9015add a Case, Tax and shipping. Prove me wrong.

[@morphmagicexotics]

Thanks for sharing bud

[@fulltiltreptiles]

Great video man !

[@unlikelymorphs]

Great video. I do wish ARS had the retractable lights like next level as well as a similar expanding mechanism, but after watching this video, I will likely be investing in ARS regardless.

[@NixonReptiles]

@@unlikelymorphs you’re handy you could make your own display stand

[@tagspythons]

Great review thx

[@LevelUpReptiles]

We personally like the Next Level Displays better for the simple fact you can take out the dividers to make them bigger vs having to have to by different levels for different sizes…you can also get a Basic Next Level Display and it is about 50 bucks cheaper than the ars display and then you can get your JSA Lights for it

[@NixonReptiles]

@@LevelUpReptiles agree with you on the dividers 100% It’s just not worth 1000 bucks a unit and definitely wouldn’t want to downgrade to a basic next level display.

[@LevelUpReptiles]

@@NixonReptiles the basic next level display is the same as ARS other than the acrylic vs glass top

[@ornerexotics]

I have been thinking about how to respond to this video. As I have owned ARS for a long time. Next Level Displays honestly are in a different league and it is not fair to compare the ARS and Next Level. 1) Next Level has built in lighting. No other lighting needed. Meaning less to pack. THe lighting is bright and lights the displays No clamps or extra cords hanging off table. 2) Cases. Next level and ARS cases both use simular material but that is all they have in common. I can set up an Next level display much faster then ARS. The look is also cleaner in my opinion 3) The built in heat and thermostat. This allows you to run heat on your animals. This is truly next level. 4) Customizing is hands down Next Level. So many options. I mean so many options. 5) The lock that next level offers is so much more secure. This is a good thing not negative. 6) price point. I believe next level wins with all above and the fact you are not risking dropping a row every time you put them away. It is all hinged and you put them away with one movement. Anyone that has ended with ARS or other like displays know that time they dropped a row... Banged a row on the metal part of the case and damaged the row. Next level this is not an issue. I see next level displays at expos and they look so much more clean and centered.

[@wreckroomsnakes]

Hope your ARS glass tops fit better than the ones i received. They are very loose and leave a far size gap. Had to pay to have glass shop to get new glass pieces that fit better. Also my display cases do not sit flat on the table, so i have to use foam pieces to level case to sit the displays on.

[@NixonReptiles]

@@wreckroomsnakes that would have been an issue I’d assume ARS would have fixed. My glass works fine but it does mention to keep the glass with each unit which is a bit annoying but glass tops > acrylic tops. I would and still say the next level case is way better.

[@michaelduvall7783]

I wish other people will do these reviews 1:

[@6sociald]

The Next Level Displays having heat built in makes it a no brainer IMO. Especially this time of year. I have a Eco flo battery that runs my displays while traveling to shows so my Boas have heat at all times. I’m not having to blast the heat in the vehicle while traveling. Your setup and break down times were also not very accurate. Most people will run heat of some sort and cover it for aesthetic reasons before setting the displays on the case and that adds time. Not to mention the break down. I can set up and break down 5 displays and a tower of Next Levels in 5mins and be out the door. More expensive for sure but like anything you get what you pay for!

[@6sociald]

Also, you should get some hands on experience with setup and break down on a proper size table to get a feel for how the Next Level works because it’s far easier than it looks in this video

[@NixonReptiles]

I did since I made this video and setup wise is great sure but I had anakes defecate and urinate and it made the biggest mess and was so difficult to clean up at a show due to those removable inserts it went into the other side and that further frustrated me to where I ordered another ars to replace the next level. Heat is something almost everyone I know doesn’t use during the expos much less during traveling. While I can see the benefit it’s not that big of a deal if you’re attending quality shows that have reasonable temps in the show venue. My opinion stands more firmly after using one for a show. Setup was great on a proper table but the cost per unit vs ars isn’t even a question, I extremely dislike the acrylic tops vs glass in ars. I also dislike the locking mechanism and the light it’s not the same coverage as the jsa lighting.