INTRO
An in-depth analysis of one of the most recognisable disposable vaporizers on the market is provided in our Geek Bar review. This disposable was created by the talented individuals behind the hardware company Geekvape, and there’s no doubt that its well-known brand has contributed to its status as one of the most well-liked e-cigarettes on the market. While Geek Bar was once among the most powerful disposable vape products available, the industry’s recent rapid growth has exposed it to some fierce competition on factors like price and puff count.
Despite this, Geek Bar is still a top choice for both devoted users and recent converts, thanks to its broad selection of flavour selections, eye-catching, instantly recognisable design, and all the standard advantages of a disposable e-cigarette, such as affordability, portability, and practicality. Although we have written quite a bit about this device in the past, we haven’t yet had the time to sit down and properly evaluate it. You can learn everything you need to know about this device, including its features, design, and flavour possibilities, in our comprehensive Geek Bar Review. This will help you choose if this is the best e-cigarette for you.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Size: 105x23x15mm
- Battery: 500mAh (internal)
- Display: LED on the base of the device
- E-liquid capacity: 2.4ml (non TPD) / 2ml (TPD)
- E-liquid strength: 5% (non-TPD) / 2% (TPD) Nicotine Salt E-liquid
- Coil resistance: Not specified
- Pre-filled (not refillable)
- Sealed – not rechargeable
- Organic cotton wicking
- 575 puffs stated the device’s life
ERGONOMICS & DESIGN
As we mentioned in the introduction, The Geek Bar has a very distinctive appearance, which undoubtedly helped it stand out in a field that is growing increasingly competitive. It combines the best of both worlds, being neither cylindrical like rivals Dinner Lady or Elf Bar nor as flat and squared-off as the Beco Puff Bar. Its broader rectangular form and rounded sides as opposed to sharp angles give it a substantial and reassuringly strong feel in the hand.
In addition to its general shape, it has a few more distinctive design features that set it apart from some of its competitors. For one thing, the Geek Bar’s body itself has a tapered end where the mouthpiece rests rather than having a separate mouthpiece affixed to the top or contained within a separate shell from the other components. Additionally, the Geek Bar features a slick, glossy shell that is bold and eye-catching, whereas some disposables go for a matte finish or even entirely black. Each flavour is represented by a vibrant, all-over colour. After saying that, let’s examine the flavours themselves.
BATTERY LIFE
To see how long they lasted, I randomly selected a few bars. The device will stop working and be discarded if the battery discharges or the e-liquid runs out. Please keep in mind that I am menopausal and currently have a brain the consistency of jelly, therefore I have done my best to be exact by noting every five puffs on a phone note. However, I believe my counting to be rather accurate despite being a little off. Banana puff count for Geekbar. I began by attempting the banana ice, and I received about 309 puffs. This was quite weak by the time I had only 9 puffs left; I had to work pretty hard to inhale.
Additionally, I noticed that the LED wasn’t very bright; I had to hold my hand or another item close to the LED to see if it was lighting up. You can’t see this when vaping. Therefore, it seems to me that the battery ran out before the real e-liquid; this may be due to the way I vape. Geek Bar does claim 575 puffs from each device, so I’ll try to run down a few others to obtain an average. Keep in mind that the results are, of course, limited to one pod.
FLAVOURS
- Tobacco – Classic earthy and woody
- Menthol – Classically minty throughout
- Banana Ice – Smooth and creamy with a nice finish
- Blueberry Ice – Sweet and tarty, with an ice finish
- Lychee Ice – Super sweet with an ice finish
- Mango Ice – Sweet and tropical with an ice finish
- Peach Ice – Sweet and mellow, with a nice finish
- Sour Apple – Tangy with sour aftertaste, subtle ice edge
- Sweet Strawberry – Juicy and sweet, with the subtle ice edge
- Watermelon Ice – Fresh and sweet, with a nice finish
- Blackcurrant Menthol – Lozenges & blackberry aniseed with an ice-cold exhale.
- Blueberry Bubblegum – Irresistible blend of blueberries and bubblegum.
- Blueberry Sour Raspberry – Nostalgic flavour of sweet tangy Blue Raspberry.
- Grape – Juicy and sugary, just a pleasurable experience.
- Green Mango – A taste that you might, associate with Thai foods.
- Lemon Tart – A sweet-tart, tangy lemon treat with a buttery crust.
- Passion Fruit – Fruity! And tart! provides tropical sweets.
- Pink Lemonade – Home-made lemonade Combined with crushed strawberries.
- Strawberry Ice Cream – Creamy, dreamy, gives you all the summer feels.
PROS
- Simplicity
- Ideal for those experimenting with vaping or if you are caught without a vape somewhere
- Well packaged and flavours / Nicotine strength clearly marked
- Plenty of vapour
- If you have a sore throat or tonsillitis the “ICE” flavours are so soothing!
- Great build quality – all arrived in perfect condition and working perfectly
- Airflow is spot on for MTL vapers and the automatic trigger fire worked quickly
- Output was good down to the last 9 vapes
CONS
- Obvious waste concerns – can these be recycled easily?
- PG / VG proportions not mentioned
- The coil type and material are not specified
- Some of the flavours were quite synthetic.
- LED isn’t easy to see when vaping
INSIDE THE BOX
1 x Geek Bar Disposable Device
VERDICT
Despite the rapid growth of the disposable vape industry, Geek Bar is still a prestigious, consistently well-liked product. Even if some contemporary rivals outperform them in terms of puff count, they are also more expensive. The puff count is an approximation, as it is with all disposable vaporizers, therefore taking longer, deeper drags will somewhat lower this figure. On the other hand, nic salts offer more instant and long-lasting nicotine relief than freebase e-liquids, thus this gadget typically doesn’t require the lengthier drags that expert vape aficionados want.
Regardless, Geek Bar continues to be a bestseller and a fan favourite, and it’s simple to understand why. As a Geekvape product, it comes with the reputation of one of the most reputable hardware brands in the vape industry, and its distinctive design and wide flavour selection have helped make it a product in its own right that is instantly recognisable.