Product Review | New Air 250 Count Humidor | RonRealTV

[@DM-kv9kj]

These kinds of humidors are a must in regularly hot climates, especially when high humidity is normal. They are also a good idea if you don't have a space in your house which doesn't see big fluctuations in temperature from excessive heating or AC use. Luckily my regular little Adorni does just fine where I am, but if I ever move somewhere with a more extreme climate, I'll be immediately shopping for one like this. Here are some recommendations, from my own experience, for storing cigars in the best conditions. Maybe someone here might find something useful out of it. For short-term aging as well as ready for smoking:- New world: 65-69% RH & 65-68F Cuban: 64-67% RH & 65-68F For long-term aging (ie, over 7 years):- New world: 64-66% RH & 55-60F Cuban: 63-65% RH & 55-60F A slightly cooler temperature and lower humidity helps slow down the aging process, which is beneficial when storing cigars for many years. It will also help protect your cigars from beetles (which hatch in conditions just over 70F, especially with higher humidity). Even for smoking now, I find 70% far too high for most cigars. If you are storing any Cuban cigars in particular, 70% is going to make them spongy and spoil the flavour and also the burn. Many new world cigars might smoke okay at 70% because they are often made with thicker tobacco leaf that contains less oils, so they combust better than most young Cuban cigars, but still, I'd recommend you try slightly lower. Many cigars will mature nicely up to a point and then flavours may start to degrade rather than keep improving in complexity and subtlety. Most good cigars that can be matured should be good for at least a decade before they might start losing anything though. The youngest cigars I've had that I recognized for certain had degraded slightly from leaving them too long were a couple of H. Upmann Magnum 46s that I had sitting in the bottom of an old poorly maintained desktop humidor for 11 years (14 years old all together). They were still good, but had definitely past their peak, which had been at about 8-10 years old. I've also had some cigars that were 20-30 years old that still had some power and a cello-wrapped pre-embargo (cheaper) Cuban that was still spicy and rich, so it all depends on the particular batch of cigars you're looking at aging. Even two boxes of the same brand and vitola can age differently. If you need to store cigars for a decade or more, especially if you aren't a fan of the softer, more subtle flavours that long-term aging can produce in good cigars, 55F~ and 63/64% RH is a must. Just let them settle down to that gradually. It's also vital to either keep them in their closed boxes during that time or to keep them closed up from open airflow and light exposure in a good cedar box. Just don't keep opening them unless you're taking one to sample maybe once a year. You can also wrap the boxes in wax paper once you're certain all the cigars are properly regulated to the right lower humidity. Cigars do indeed require a little air to catalyze the micro-fermentation processes of aging, but it's a tiny amount. Just so long as you don't seal them in something air tight, restricting airflow from the box with wax paper just helps minimize both loss of oils to evaporation as well as keeps that micro-fermentation process very slow. Even at these lower temperatures and RH levels, cigars should not feel too hard and brittle. Just remember that if you're trying to store and age cigars long term with a regular cedar box/cab humidor, even Bovedas will fluctuate in RH with changes in ambient temperature, so it's harder to keep RH from dropping when storing at cooler temperatures. Finally, cigars are indeed not as delicate as some people might worry about, it's fine to have them fluctuate now and then, but there are general standards that do help keep them at their best, and the more consistent you can keep their environment, the better they will age. Excessive humidity or heat (especially when fluctuating a lot) causes oils to seep out and evaporate, wrappers to crack and even tobacco beetles to hatch.

[@RonRealTV]

Austin Dyer my man! ALWAYS spitting the knowledge needed!! 💪🏾💪🏾💯

[@TheDboy82]

I agree with everything you said except ive never hear of beattles hatching at temps just over 70f. Everything ive ever read and heard is that prolonged exposure to temps above 75f is where beattles can become a problem, 72f is prefectly fine.

[@DM-kv9kj]

@@TheDboy82 A quick google search brings up all kinds of figures, from 72F to 75F. However, I'm not just parroting things I've read on the internet. Everything I wrote above was based on a great deal of personal experience and discussion with experts in the business. I've seen a beetle infestation occur at 2 or 3 degrees over 70F from a box of Nicaraguan cigars, stored by a friend of mine who takes great care of his stash. The higher the temperature, the grater the risk of it happening. Excessive humidity only helps encourage it also. Basically, it's best if you can keep your storage temperature under 70F, beetle risk aside, it's also just better for the tobacco long-term.

[@23x31]

You can buy a thermoelectric compressor wine cooler which can be adjusted to 65 degrees that will easily hold 25+ BOXES of cigars for $200 (or less) and add a $10 fan to it. I bought one at Costco years ago for $150. Works great.

[@RonRealTV]

Easily. My setup is much bigger for the same price, but there is a nice market for this. Some people just want to buy something and keep rolling.

[@23x31]

@@RonRealTV Yes, there's a market for these absolutely. Just a heads up....thermoelectric cooling vs. standard compressor cooling is the use of heat transfer to control cooling, whereas heat is transferred between plates of differing metals to generate cooling and does not use an evaporator. Why does this matter for cigar storage? A standard compressor-evaporator system removes humidity from the air whereas a thermoelectric system does not.

[@RonRealTV]

Steve Roginski exactly. You’ll see my setup on my humidor tour. I use a old drink refrigerator and don’t plug it in for that very reason of the compressor drying the cigars out. Instead of using a fan I just swap them around every month or so. Have had this setup for about 6 months, and it’s working pretty well. Good deals, and space is key for me.

[@6496chase]

Would it be easier just to take all the cigars out of the boxes?

[@HAThompson]

Nice review bro. Not a whole lot of unnecessary talking. Straight to the point. Keep it up man!

[@RonRealTV]

That’s my goal. Pertinent info, and come on back out. 👊🏾

[@kevinneal8508]

Nice video footage of the unit. Very professional review

[@RonRealTV]

Thank you, Kevin 💪🏾

[@Axelrodz07]

I love my Newair 400H and super practical here in PA. Great video brother

[@RonRealTV]

😎😎 gracias Hermano

[@mattnewman12345]

Great to see the industry is recognizing your influence. We’d all like a peek into your personal humi one day too.

[@RonRealTV]

Coming sooner than expected. I’ll post for 5k subs. You and the others will get to see how boring my setup is. Lol

[@purelife6846]

Great review any advertisers that want to support ron you have our support. You support him we support you so send your products on out. I know you marketing people read the reviews of your product. This review was great it was professional it gave me all the dimensions and information I required and I actually am seriously thinking of buying one based on this review I'm going to look on your website now.

[@RonRealTV]

Thank you! Glad you found the review helpful. 💪🏾

[@czrs85]

I have the newair cc-300 and love it. But I do like how they have improved it from customer feedback every year. Thanks for the new review.

[@RonRealTV]

Thanks for tuning in. 💪🏾

[@andrebarrett9296]

Great and very practical review! Love the demonstration with the boxes. Now I know what to tell my family to get me for Christmas!

[@RonRealTV]

😎😎 I’ll be reviewing another unit here soon another company has reached out to me. So you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for that.

[@andrebarrett9296]

@@RonRealTV Sounds good! You know I will!

[@kevinbill6917]

Great review! I was considering to get one but wasn't sure enough.. Now i am. Thanks!

[@RonRealTV]

Kevin Bill glad I could help! Don’t forget to discount code if you end up grabbing this. ✊🏾

[@MrBlindbat14]

Ive got two NewAIr (250 and 400)and they have been awesome. Make sure you have something under the drain plug if you have it out! (learned the hard way lol) Great review

[@RonRealTV]

Bruce T noted! Make sure you hit that LIKE 😎😂

[@dannyreyes8996]

Awesome review man! All of my questions have been answered after watching this!

[@RonRealTV]

Glad I could help. 💪🏾

[@damemitchell5190]

I have the New Air CC-100H 250 Count which I believe is discontinued now. Love it. I might have to have to grab this one just because. Can never have too many humidors lol.

[@RonRealTV]

Facts lol

[@davidw898]

Very good, detailed review. Thank you for your perspective and thoughts!

[@RonRealTV]

Thank you, David! Hope it helped.

[@jkcmhc]

Nice vid Ron!! You know you made it baby when you get Newair dropping off that humi!! Hahaha just think brotha, this is only the beginning!!

[@RonRealTV]

Still a small fry, in the league but I’ll take it! 😎😂😂

[@jamesg5953]

Very nice review. I am always interested In these humidors. Thanks for taking the time.

[@RonRealTV]

Appreciate you, for tuning in James. ✊🏾

[@gcbwoods]

Not trying to blow your head up bro but you analyzed this system like a pro. This was really done well. As for Newair, there prices are always steep even with their older model. But the $40 discount is a plus. Seems like they are sending these out to reviewers at the same time. A few others did their review last week also.

[@RonRealTV]

Appreciate you brother Woods. This is definitely going to be pricey for a lot of people. That’s why I asked for a little more off to help lessen the blow.

[@roblitocigarreview5696]

Damn it! Now I want to get ride of my old NewAir and cop this one. Great show good brother.

[@RonRealTV]

Appreciate you Rob.

[@tomb4610]

This new model looks very clean, I like it. I have the older model and that digital hydrometer looks way better.

[@RonRealTV]

Thanks Tom! They definitely seem to be going in the right correction with their models.

[@bigdogbulldog9912]

Great review,glad I came over to your channel ,I knew Lee Collabed with you for a reason 👍

[@RonRealTV]

Appreciate you giving the channel a chance. 🙏🏾

[@ashheadcigarjunkytv2456]

Excellent presentation of that product!

[@RonRealTV]

My guy ✊🏾✊🏾

[@redsvette]

Thanks! Thank we will get one,

[@miketheknife2]

Good review i've been looking at these new type humidors and you answered what i needed to know.

[@RonRealTV]

🙏🏾 glad to be able to help out where I can.

[@cliffhalljr3426]

Great Review!

[@RonRealTV]

Thanks, Cliff 🤙🏾

[@OriginalOldSkoolFunk]

Thorough review General...! 👊🏾😤

[@RonRealTV]

Thank you Colonel 💪🏾💪🏾💯

[@jordanelmquist3202]

Obviously there has been a wave of cigar influencers that received these "type" of units. Either for free or discounted. Nothing wrong with that but as most know the cigar industry is not the most 🤔 ethical? if that's the correct word. I believe you'll stay honest with your reviews and to not be "influenced" to influence the masses. Here's to you keeping it real 👊🏼

[@RonRealTV]

Jordan, I have nothing to lose and everything to gain....me saying that meaning I’ll always be honest. I could care less about the FEW free things I’ve received. I know this is me talking, and actions speak louder, obviously. What’s more important to me is remaining authentic to the people that tune into my channel. You guys deserve integrity, and honesty. That’s how I started, and that’s how I’ll end my career the day I decide to hang em up.

[@jordanelmquist3202]

@@RonRealTV ❤️ 👊🏼

[@DarthMuffin007]

Excellent review!

[@RonRealTV]

💪🏾💪🏾💯

[@operator001]

I want to buy the unit with the opti-temp option. I live in the northern US and it snows and drops to the negatives. Have my eye on this one for a bit. Great review!

[@cigarknova1834]

I love my newair i highly recommend it

[@RonRealTV]

This is definitely a well built unit.

[@cigarknova1834]

@@RonRealTV agreed👍🏾 it does a good job i found it to hold about 150 cigars conformable

[@Ranger15893bn]

Great review on the New Air, I personally have the Audew 300 and like it a lot. Take a look at the Audew if you are going to review any other units.

[@RonRealTV]

If they reach out I’d have no problem looking the unit over. I know they sent theirs to a few other reviewers.

[@matthewmitchell60]

I own this one for a year its been a good one

[@RonRealTV]

Definitely built well, and to last.

[@CrookDanny]

Impressive! And honestly not that much more expensive than the Audew 150 capacity I just pre-ordered...you’re making me wonder if I should cancel that order and grab one of these!

[@RonRealTV]

I don’t have the Audew to compare, but NewAir is at the top of the chain for a reason.

[@rodneylanders2609]

I have the larger audew unit and the cc300h i like them both no issues yet the audew i got for only 200 bucks and it is larger.. both are actually built at the same plant...in china of course but no problems yet

[@sendan9899]

Thanks for another fantastic update. Let me ask; How’s the sound on the unit? Any thoughts on the [Audew] humidor?

[@RonRealTV]

Excellent. Super quiet unit. I’ll be reviewing the 300 count unit here shortly.

[@sendan9899]

@@RonRealTV Thanks a Million

[@maximillianvelazquez3352]

This unit draws in ambient air - whatever climate you’re aiming for will just be affected by ambient conditions and it will never remain stable. Might as well just leave the door open. It can’t heat past 67F. My x2 300g 65% boveda packs result in 70% rh inside

[@ezegqfouru2018]

You got me i'm getting two!

[@RonRealTV]

my favorite unit of my 2 smaller ones. Both are nice, but for me capacity is a big deal.

[@namepolanco5057]

Great video.

[@RonRealTV]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@erikwallace6190]

Did you post a humidor your video? If so, I definitely need to watch that.

[@RonRealTV]

No. I haven’t done a tour yet.

[@theodorebryant2483]

The thing I’m experiencing with the unit is it’s holding a high RH. I removed my humidification apparatus and it’s still holding at 72RH. My mark is 70RH

[@Cigarprop]

Great video man!

[@RonRealTV]

Thanks man 💪🏾

[@RaRahGully]

I got some cedar trays to fit on the shelves, helps keep the loose cigars in order. Great review Ron! Salute!!! How does this compare to the Audew model?

[@RonRealTV]

I didn’t get the Audew to review, but from the looks this looks a little bigger which is always a plus for me. New Air is also just known for making these kinds of units.

[@andretoms7255]

Very good review.....

[@RonRealTV]

💪🏾💪🏾💯 appreciate you playa

[@Omar-kt6in]

Be careful with the Newair's, I had some damaged sticks with leaking water from the cooling system inside the unit during the summer months, so I wouldn't store boxes directly on the bottom of the unit. I noticed you have to keep the exterior room temperature close to the inside unit temperature, under 70° to keep that from happening. Which for me defeats the purpose of having a cooling humidor, so I pretty much leave mine unplugged. Still a nice looking furniture piece but I wouldn't pay $500 if I had a chance to do over again.

[@RonRealTV]

Appreciate the feedback, O. I’ll definitely keep an eye out on it, to see how it holds up.

[@rodneylanders2609]

Ive never had that problem but the 300h has heat and cooling i dont know if the new model has heat i dont think so

[@RonRealTV]

rodney landers no heat on this model.

[@fartfountain]

"I love golllldddd" Great review man cheers

[@RonRealTV]

😂😂 classic movie.

[@adamhill1216]

I wanted to ask you for an update on the Newair 250... still working as expected? All good?

[@RonRealTV]

I’m a fan. Review of the Audew 150 will be out soon. Decent unit, and cheaper, but just too small

[@winanderson4143]

So the question that I have is...Does the NewAir humidor electronically control and adjust humidity?

[@RonRealTV]

Win Anderson you control the temp, humidity is controlled by whatever you place in the unit to control it. Oasis, Boveda, Etc....

[@thatswrestling2749]

what do you think about the unit resetting to 52*F if the power goes out?

[@RonRealTV]

I think the seal being good would still be okay for the cigars. Depending on how long power is out.

[@thatswrestling2749]

@@RonRealTV no. When the power comes back on the unit cools down to 52.

[@RonRealTV]

@@thatswrestling2749 I get what you’re saying but even with the power going off, if it isn’t off long it won’t hurt the cigars is what I mean. A fellow reviewer experienced this actually issue. He lost power for a couple of hours, before it came back on. His cigars ended up being fine. The seal on these is really good. I’ve heard Boveda packs lasting way longer than expected, because of the excellent seal.

[@brucerodgershimself]

Nice review, Ron - appreciate you keeping it REAL!! Great looking humidor, convenient size, nice features. Question: would YOU spend $400/$360 of your own money on this humidor for personal use? Thanks! #RonRealTV #BlackLionLuxuries

[@RonRealTV]

Very fair question. If you’ve seen my reviews of both companies that provide the humidors for us, To review, I feel that New Air is putting out a superior product. That being said it’s going to cost more. Honestly if I were going to spend MY money on a unit I’d get the bigger sized one, because these are all too small for me personally. I’d go for the 400 count humidor, but they are sadly discontinued. Also me saying that. Since I use this style of humidor I have NO plans of ever using traditional wooden ones, or Tupperware ever again these are really a game changer. I’ll be reviewing the new 840 count version, which is an crazy nice unit. It is NOT cheap though.

[@brucerodgershimself]

@@RonRealTV My man! Thanks for the HONEST reply and keeping it REAL!. Yes, I completely agree. I have a relatively small stash, BUT even with a few boxes in the mix, I doubt that I'd be able to fit it all in there.... Thanks again! #RonRealTV

[@Loda187]

Getting mine today in the mail. Any updates? Still worth it?

[@J1977P]

Good information. How noisy is this unit?

[@RonRealTV]

Not very

[@WarThug13]

Might want to use bigger boveda pack or multiple packs for that big of a unit. That pack wont keep 250 cigars humidified

[@RonRealTV]

WarThug13 without a doubt. This was just in for the video.

[@TheDboy82]

Anyone know the height between shelves? More specifically can two standard size cedar trays be stacked?

[@tlo1154]

You have to be good at Tetris to get everything in right!

[@RonRealTV]

I agree, and that’s not my strong suit! Lol

[@Maurious]

What did you do to get your RH to drop?

[@RonRealTV]

Left the door open for a day or so. Came down to where I like it.

[@darincromeans1391]

Just watch you with Brad, Kevin and The GOAT! you've got a new subscriber. If you ever get to Central Texas area give me a shout. #memphisbbq

[@RonRealTV]

👊🏾👊🏾 appreciate the sub, and will do.

[@alfonsorodriguezjr839]

Anyone having issues with fan noise? My new unit sounds like a loud computer fan

[@bwneale]

U sold that shit without selling out. Stay up

[@RonRealTV]

Appreciate you, Brian. Contrary to what others may think you can keep it 💯 and do well out here.

[@johnryan7252]

I hsve the older one

[@RonRealTV]

Holding up pretty well?

[@johnryan7252]

@@RonRealTV yes sir

[@redmk5]

These thermoelectric humidors are not made for cigars boxes. It’s better to use a large Rubbermaid cooler for cigar boxes

[@redsvette]

Think lol

[@RonRealTV]

Don’t forget the discount code if you, Kevin. Help save a little where you can.

[@Kohbruh]

What?! A giveaway?! Nice. Inbox me for my address bro😂😂😂

[@RonRealTV]

😂😂😂

[@pspez]

have had nothing but horrible experience with my Newair humidor and the customer service is deplorable.I have had issue after issue and ZERO support. Do NOT buy their crap. And if you do good luck with talking to someone.