Below we will outline the pros and cons of disposable vapes to help you decide whether a disposable or rechargeable vape is best for you.
Pros of disposable vapes
Convenient
Disposable vapes are super convenient and are ready to use out of the box. Simply remove the device from the packaging, then the rubber safety stopper and tamper-evident stickers, and you are ready to vape.
A disposable vape battery can’t be recharged, the pod can’t be refilled with e-liquid, and you can’t replace the vape coil. When the light at the base of the device blinks, this is an indication that your battery is running low and is ready to be replaced.
Disposable vapes require no maintenance. This makes them appealing to first-time vapers and experienced vapers alike.
Compact and lightweight
Disposable vapes are small, sleek, and portable. It’s amazing how much power and technology can be packed into a device that’s a similar size to lipstick or a pack of gum.
Disposables are designed to fit in the palm of your hand and can be taken anywhere with you, ready when you need your nicotine fix.
Beginner-friendly
Disposable vapes are great for beginners as they are incredibly easy to use and require no previous experience. Remove the device from the packaging and inhale it on the mouthpiece.
Smooth throat hit
Disposable vape bars are filled with nicotine salt e-liquids that have been designed to provide a smooth inhale even when using high nicotine concentrations.
Inside the vape, bar is a pod chamber (the section that holds the e-liquid) covered with wicking material that feeds the vape juice to the heating coil. Leaving a vape coil for a few minutes to fully saturate the wicking material is called ‘priming’. A disposable vape pod has had plenty of time for the wicks to absorb the liquid resulting in improved flavor and smooth taste.
Less harmful than traditional cigarettes
The NHS says… ‘In the UK, e-cigarettes are tightly regulated for safety and quality.
Vaping is not completely risk-free, but it poses a small fraction of the risk of smoking cigarettes.
E-cigarettes do not produce tar or carbon monoxide, two of the most harmful elements in tobacco smoke.’
Simple design
Disposable vapes feature a simple design with no buttons, requiring zero previous vaping experience to use and operate along with no maintenance. Simply inhale on the mouthpiece for delicious tasting nicotine vapor available in a large selection of flavors.
Disposable vapes are all-in-one vape kits that don’t need to be recharged or refilled. They arrive prefilled with e-liquid and the battery arrives pre-charged and ready to be used straight out of the box.
When the device runs out of vapor, a light indicator will flash to inform you that it’s empty. Safely dispose of it and replace it with a new one.
Stylish
Disposable vapes are small, sleek, stylish, and colorful personal vape devices that deliver a tasty and refreshing blast of vapor on every puff. Each nicotine-filled flavor is represented by an impressive unique color design so you can easily identify each flavor when you are vaping multiples at once.
The small, compact, and common thin pen size makes them pocket-friendly and ideal for vaping while on the go.
If you are looking for a pen-shaped disposable for on-the-go vaping, take a look at the ElfBar 600, SKE Crystal Bar, Beyond Bar by IVG, IVG Diamond Bar, Nasty Fix, and the Elf Bar T600.
The Lost Mary BM600 features a unique bottle-shaped design that resembles a mini box mod. This lightweight model is super portable, and classy and provides a comfortable grip along with incredible performance thanks to the dual mesh coil technology.
Discreet
Disposable vapes are super discreet and lightweight: when clasped in the palm of the hand you can hardly see them. They feature a high-resistance vape coil that has been designed to provide an MTL (mouth-to-lung) inhale, emitting less vapor for discreet vaping.
Cheap initial layout
Disposable puff bars are cheap to purchase. In fact, they are the most inexpensive vape kits available. You can purchase disposable vapes and you can mix and match various flavours, strengths, and models in search of your all-day vape.
Fast acting
Disposable vapes are the closest vaping devices to cigarettes and are prefilled with up to 2ml of nicotine salt juice. Nic salts are incredibly fast acting, taking around 6 seconds to be absorbed into the bloodstream - a much faster rate compared to freebase juice.
Nic salts have a lower pH level that provides a more satisfying, smoother, and stronger hit of nicotine in each puff. Nic salts are used in disposables because they allow for higher doses of nicotine to be delivered with less irritation.
High-strength nicotine, along with a high PG (propylene glycol) base mix in e-liquids, will provide a stronger sensation on the throat - also known as a throat hit.
Nic salts allow you to vape higher nicotine-strength liquids with a milder sensation on the throat, making them more comfortable for ex-smokers making the switch.
Excellent flavor
Disposable vapes provide excellent flavor because of five main reasons:
Nicotine salts - Nicotine salt e-liquids feature a lower concentration of alkaline, providing a minimal impact on the overall flavour of the juice.
Wicking material - The wicking material has been saturated with e-liquid for a long period of time, improving the overall flavour and vaping experience.
Optimal power output - Disposable vapes don’t offer the function of adjustable wattage to alter the power output of the device. The power output is set and fixed in place to provide the ultimate vaping experience.
Resistance - The resistance of the coil inside your disposable vape has been selected to work perfectly with both the vape juice and the power output.
Mesh coils – As Luxpodz, Many disposable vapes feature mesh coil technology for improved flavour and vapour, resulting in a better puff.
Wide selection of flavours
Disposable vapes have been designed as the perfect alternative to cigarette smoking with a huge range of flavours to keep up with the demands and to cater to all tastes.
You have the option of tobacco (Cream Tobacco and Vanilla Tobacco) and menthol to mimic the taste and sensation of smoking a real cigarette. Fruit flavours along with fruity ice blends are also very popular for a sweet, decadent, refreshing, and satisfying inhale. There’s a flavour to suit and satisfy all tastes.
Disposable vapes have come a long way since the unreliable versions you used to see at petrol stations over a decade ago. Modern-day disposable vapes use clever heating technology to improve performance and, most importantly, the flavour of your vape.
Easily accessible
Disposable vapes are widely available and easily accessible, being sold anywhere from dedicated vape stores where you can talk to vaping experts to grocery stores, markets, petrol stations - the list goes on.
If you lose your disposable vape or run out of steam while out and about, they are cheap to replace and sold in many locations. Always make sure you purchase your vapes from trusted and respectable establishments to avoid purchasing fake or counterfeit devices that could be potentially harmful.
We not only produce disposable vapes but make quality and spread quality disposables to give users another level of vaping experience.
Cons of disposable vapes
Environmental impact
Disposable vape bars, as the name suggests, are single-use devices that are designed to be used for a short period (600 puffs worth) before being thrown away. There are huge impacts of plastic waste on the environment. Instead of seeing disposable vape bars as a permanent solution, first-time vapers should use them initially to quit smoking, then level up to a refillable and rechargeable alternative that is much more eco-friendly.
Disposable vapes are an excellent product and offer an easy-to-use solution for first-time vapers, but we must all reduce the amount of plastic that goes into landfill each year by switching to more sustainable solutions like pod vape kits and pen kits with less detrimental impacts on the environment. Rechargeable and refillable devices are a far less wasteful form of small disposables.
Short lifespan
The lifespan of a disposable vape is dependent on the volume of e-liquid and the capacity of the battery. The manufacturers of disposable vapes have worked out approximately how many puffs the device will provide and how much battery life is needed to achieve that.
Most Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)-compliant disposables in the UK are prefilled with up to 2ml’s of e-liquid and will provide somewhere between 500-800 puffs. Once the e-liquid runs low and the battery is depleted, the device can be safely discarded. They will only last a single charge, sometimes leaving you without a device to vape on with short notice.
On average, one disposable vape will last the average vaper between 1-3 days depending on usage.
If investing in a rechargeable electronic cigarette, you can expect them to last much longer. When the battery runs low on power, you can charge it via the USB charging cable supplied with the kit. When the e-liquid runs low, you can top it up with vape juice at a fraction of the cost of replacing your all-in-one disposable devices.
Expensive when used daily
Disposable vapes are cheap to buy, with a small initial investment in the short term, but when vaping more frequently can work out more expensive than rechargeable pod kits and pen kits. If you are using disposable vapes for longer periods of time, we suggest looking at alternatives to disposable vapes for a great way of saving money. Alternatives like refillable and closed pods.
Even though disposable vapes work out more expensive than rechargeable vape kits when used over longer periods of time, they are still significantly cheaper than cigarettes.
Fewer flavor options
While there is a wide catalog of disposable vape flavors available to buy, there are still fewer options available compared to the selection of 10ml bottles of e-liquids.
The limited flavor options may cater to some vapers, but may not include your favorite go-to vape flavor.
Non-rechargeable
Disposable puff bars feature an integrated battery that has been pre-charged so you can vape immediately. Disposables in the UK can’t be recharged when the battery has been depleted and must be replaced. The battery sometimes runs out while there is e-liquid remaining in the tank, which can be frustrating.
Rechargeable vape kits, as the name suggests, can be recharged at the end of each day, and ready for use the following day.
Limited functionality
Disposable vapes are designed with simplicity in mind, stripping back the electronic cigarette to basic components making them extremely easy to use.
With more advanced vaping devices, you can adjust settings, airflow, and wattage to make your vape provide the most satisfying draw possible for your individual needs.
Less strength options
Most disposable vapes available in the UK are available in 20mg (2%) nicotine strength in accordance with the TPD (Tobacco Products Directive) and TRPR (Tobacco & Related Products Regulations).
Appealing to underage vapers
All customers purchasing from us must be committed that they will not sell these devices to underaged customers. We have put strict age verification processes in place to avoid selling vaping products to minors. If you sell to those under 18, you are committing an offense if you attempt to buy electronic cigarettes. It’s not personal, it’s the law.
