Coolify 3 Review - upgrade from the Coolify 2S?

[@misssummersalt]

Thank you so much for making this really detailed comparison. I have been using the 2 (non-S) almost daily for about 18 months and after accidentally dropping it recently I opened it up to inspect the battery packs and sure enough, one of them was looking quite swollen. I didnt feel safe using it any longer and so I removed and disposed of the battery and am now trying to source a replacement. In my searches I discovered that the 3 can be picked up on eBay for considerably less than full retail price and so now I am considering just upgrading. Honestly, the most annoying part of owning the 2 is that it can not be used WHILST charging, but on the 2S and the 3 you can. I am now trying to decide between purchasing a 2S or a 3, or possibly trying the Ranvoo Aice 3 instead. I'm really struggling with which model to get, but your opinion and your experience really means a lot to me, so thank you once again!

[@LockdownTechToys]

Thank you for the detailed feedback! What a pity about your regular 2... I don't think the warranty applies if the drop was substantial, but on the bright side you used it for 18 months and now have the option to upgrade! Are the batteries even removable? Yeah, I don't think replacing the battery (if that's possible) would be cost-effective. And now you can choose between the Coolify 2S or 3, or the Ranvoo Aice 3. Which one will you get? Right the 2S and 3 can both be used while charging, but the 3 uses so much power, the extra juice you carry around will only be good for as long as you turn the unit on... so I carry the 20k Mah worth of powerbanks with me if I'm out and about the whole day. I think the tradeoff of extra cooling (and the slight awkwardness of having a cord dangling from your left collar) is worth it, but on days when I'm lazy to bring around too much stuff, the 2 alone works just fine. Can't comment about the Aice 3 since I've never used it, but from other reviews it seems like the cooling is better, it's less tight (more comfy) than the 3, and the priciest of the bunch. In a way, you're paying for all the extra features you might hardly use. Decisions, decisions!

[@TNCowboy2012]

Absolutely great review. I am getting the 2S based on this review. 3 just doesn't last long enough.

[@PhaserRave]

Guess I'm sticking with my 2S, thanks.

[@LockdownTechToys]

Thanks, glad my review helped!

[@901Babyboy]

This a real review 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@LockdownTechToys]

Glad it helped and thank you sir 🙏

[@Kimosabee7]

Great descriptions. Thank you for your thorough work.

[@LockdownTechToys]

Thank you for your feedback! I still use the 2 devices interchangeably.

[@elwenzen]

Thanks for the detailed video! It helps!! Hope it really helps for the hot and humid weather in Malaysia, sometimes we are not under direct sunlight and there are fans but still feel very stuffy due to high humidity (somemore I live in Penang, near the sea) Was worried the tightness of 3rd gen but understand from you it will get loose later and it sounds good.

[@LockdownTechToys]

Thanks for the nice feedback! Yeah our tropical weather really makes this kind of device a godsend haha. Even in Singapore where AC is everywhere, there are uneven pockets of air conditioning where the Coolify really works. It still isn't all that effective outdoors for long periods, but for short bursts outside in the heat (ie. Walking from building to building) it makes the day a lot more comfortable 😀

[@sweetiecorn]

Thank you for the video, great help!

[@LockdownTechToys]

Sure, Glad it helped!

[@oscarlizarazoc]

Thanks for the exhaustive comparison. Has Torras published firmwares that improve the performance of the devices, battery, etc?

[@LockdownTechToys]

Thanks for the sub! No, not to my knowledge. Haven't seen any firmware updates yet (after the inital setup)

[@crashdisk-ik7yq]

My 2s came with a case. In my opinion, the 2s is better. You can charge and use it on the go, and the battery lasts almost 4 hours on high, full cold.

[@LockdownTechToys]

The 2S is not as cold as the 3, but it lasts way longer and has stronger fans, so is a valid trade off, in my opinion

[@badsamaritan8223]

Can the 2S run while charging?

[@LockdownTechToys]

It can, but I rarely do so. Lasts the whole day on a full charge

[@Kimosabee7]

I am outside all day. Dealing with really hot days. Looking for serious relief. I am tired of gadgets that don’t work. This look promising. However maybe not a good time to buy yet. They might come up with a better version

[@LockdownTechToys]

The Coolify 3 does work well... though not as long as i would like. The cooling plate is better than the 2S. Since you're outside all day, after 2 hours, you'll just have to carry around a powerbank to keep it running :)