Disposable vapes are a really convenient option as a secondary device, especially when you are heading on holiday or to events where you would rather not take your full vaping set up. To help you choose the best disposable vapes for you, we’ve compared offerings from some of the top disposable brands like Elf Bar, Lost Mary, and SKE Crystal, on everything from flavour options to price, so you don’t have to!
What are disposable vapes?
Disposable vapes are compact devices that have a built-in pre-charged battery and are pre-filled with e-liquid, which means they are ready to use straight out of the packaging for a hassle-free vaping experience. They cannot be recharged or refilled unless they are specifically sold as being so, and offer a convenient vape option which can be used on the go and disposed of when finished.
These affordable disposable vape pens are fantastic as a back-up device, so you can pop one in your bag and know you’ve got hundreds of puffs without having to carry e-liquid or worry about charging. Disposables do not have buttons or complicated features, but instead have a very simplistic design and are inhale activated, this means that disposable vapes work automatically when you inhale through the mouthpiece.
Most disposable vape kits contain a 20mg nic salt e-liquid, but some brands do offer a choice of different nicotine strength options to help you choose one which matches the nicotine intake you are used to. As with all e-cigarettes, disposable vapes are designed to help adult smokers on their journey to quit smoking by offering a less harmful alternative to traditional cigarette smoking and a way to effectively manage nicotine cravings and maintain your stop smoking success. Because they are designed as a short-term vaping option, they are a great option for both new vapers and seasoned vapers alike.
I love having a disposable vape kit with me when I’m going on trips, as I know that if I lose one I won’t have to spend a fortune replacing it, and it allows me to pack a little lighter.
Design
Disposable devices are some of the smallest and most lightweight types of e-cigarettes available, and they usually have a relatively simple design.
The disposable vapes that particularly stand out for me are the Lost Mary BM600S and the Elf Bar 600V2, because they both utilise QUAQ mesh coil technology in their internal design. This state-of-the-art coil tech allows the coils to function more effectively and last longer, while offer a more consistent vaping experience. They also have a great external design, with the Lost Mary BM600S continuing the characteristic Lost Mary BM600 disposable vape square design that fits really nicely into the palm of your hand, and the Elf Bar 600V2 now featuring a stylish chrome finish.
The BrewBox disposable vapes also have a similar square shape, but are slightly more angular with a crystal clear plastic outer body that feels really robust and sturdy.
The ELUX range has a really nice pen style design, but it is a fair bit bigger than the other devices we have looked at. This is because it contains more vape juice and a larger battery, so cannot really be avoided, but may be a consideration for some people.
Choice of flavours
When it comes to variety of flavours SKE Crystal Bar are ahead of the pack with 34 flavours to choose from. Crystal Bars have something to offer to every type of flavour preference; for the traditionalists they offer simple tobacco, menthol, and a variety of different fruits, they also offer many of the best disposable vape flavours like blueberry sour raspberry and blue razz lemonade, and even some unique flavours like the mysterious tiger blood, fresh menthol mojito, and sour pineapple ice.
If you're looking for some really exciting and unique flavours then the ELUX range is a great place to start. Their 19 flavour options includes flavours like banana pudding, unicorn shake, jungle juice, a tropical punch, which are not seen in many other flavour ranges.
The Elf Bar 600V2 also offer a wide flavour range with 18 disposable vape flavours to choose from, with a good mix of fruit flavours like lemon lime, plus a few beverage inspired flavours, like a fizzy cherry cola, for those who prefer something with a bit of fizz.
The BrewBox range offers ten flavour options, but they are a very well balanced range which ranges from options like classic tobacco and fresh menthol, to strawberry kiwi and triple mango. This range feels like a good option for those who are relatively new to vaping, as the flavours are simple yet delicious.
Lost Mary BM600S have a relatively small flavour range with four flavours currently available, which are exclusive to this range and not found in any of the other Lost Mary disposable vapes. However, the flavours are thoughtfully mixed combinations of complementary fruits which are unique and delightful.
E-liquid quality
All of these devices utilise nic salt e-liquids offering a smooth inhale even with the high nicotine strengths, with the exception of the ELUX disposable vapes as these devices do not contain nicotine.
I was really impressed with the BrewBox range, not only do they offer fantastic flavour but they are also available in a choice of two nicotine strengths. This is not something that is often seen in most disposable vape ranges, and allows users to select the strength that would best suit their needs, rather than having to use the highest nicotine strength. The vape liquid quality is also top-notch, as you would expect from Ohm Brew, with excellent flavour payoff and a really smooth inhale.
I would consider the Lost Mary BM600S, Elf Bar 600V2, and the SKE Crystal Bar to all be very comparable when it comes to e-liquid quality. The nic salts offer a smooth inhale and quickly satisfy nicotine cravings with the 20 mg/ml strength, and the flavour remains consistent from the first puff to the last!
The ELUX devices have a high quality e-liquid, with great flavour and a satisfying vapour, but will not necessarily be a good option for all vapers as they contain a zero nicotine vape liquid. This does however make them a great option for those who prefer a nicotine-free or low nicotine vape.
Number of puffs
When it comes to the average number of puffs per device, most of the devices are pretty much tied. Obviously, the amount of puffs you actually get out of a device will depends on how deep your draw is, but as the 600V2, BM600S, BrewBox, and Crystal Bar all contain the full 2ml of vape liquid allowed in the UK, and a battery size of 450 – 550 mAh, they all offer up to 600 puffs per device. This is equivalent to around 30 cigarettes!
Because the ELUX Legend disposables do not contain nicotine they are not limited to 2ml of liquid and can offer a much higher puff count than the nicotine containing disposable vapes. Each ELUX disposable vape pen contains a whopping 10ml of nicotine free vape juice and a 1500 mAh built-in battery, allowing for up to 3500 puffs per device!
Other attributes
Some of these devices are of course produced by big vaping brands, bringing with them years of experience and reputation.
The BrewBox disposables are created by Ohm Brew, who have been industry leaders in e-liquid production for some time now. They pride themselves on offering options that cater to all vapers, including different nicotine formulas, ratios, and a huge range of flavours. They also conduct extensive tests on every batch of their e-liquids in their testing and compliancy lab to ensure that it is always the highest quality possible. You can also find many of the same flavours in their Double Brew range of bar salt e-liquids.
Both the Elf Bar 600V2 and Lost Mary BM600S are manufactured by Elf Bar, who have recently released their own ranges of bar salts called ELFLIQ and MARYLIQ. This means that if you find a flavour that you love you may actually be able to purchase that exact flavour in a 10ml nicotine salt e-liquid that you can use in your starter kit or refillable pod system.
The ELUX range of disposable vapes have a nicotine free formula, which is ideal for those who usually use a low nicotine strength or no nicotine at all. This allows these vapers to also have access to a simple and convenient disposable vape when they need one, without having to use a high nicotine strength which would not be suitable for their needs. ELUX also have a range of nicotine salt 10ml vape juices but these are not available in a nicotine-free option, but instead with a 10 mg/ml or 20 mg/ml strength.
Price
Due to the nature of the device it is not hard to find a cheap disposable vape. Disposables are extremely affordable and all of the nicotine containing disposables in this post are very similarly priced. The BrewBox has the lowest price point at £3.99 each, and you can pick up a single Elf Bar 600V2, Crystal Bar, or Lost Mary BM600S for £4.99 each.
However, these disposable vapes are also available in our 3 for £12 multibuy deal, so you can mix and match between brands and flavours to try out a few different options. The Elf Bar 600V2 and BrewBox are available in a 3 for £10 deal which allows you to select any three disposables from the range for just £10.
You can also stock up on your favourite flavour with our 10 pack deals which let you pick up ten of your favourite disposable vape for a discounted price. These prices may differ in our retail stores.
The ELUX disposables on the other hand cannot really be compared with the others in this category as they contain much more e-liquid than standard disposable vapes. You can pick up an ELUX nicotine-free disposable for £11.99 each.
Overall winner
My pick for the top disposable vape is BrewBox, as they are such a versatile and approachable range. The fact that they are available in a choice of two different nicotine strengths really makes them stand out to me, as not every vaper has the same needs, and BrewBox recognise this. Their flavour range also feels very approachable, with a good mix of more adventurous flavours and classics.
A close runner up is the Elf Bar 600V2; it is a really well-designed device and the QUAQ mesh coil makes for both a comfortable and consistent vaping experience with phenomenal flavour payoff. The flavour range is wide with plenty of options to choose from, and I love that many of the flavours are also available as 10ml e-liquids which can be used in your usual vape kit.
The Lost Mary BM600S range may be small, but the design of the device and the inclusion of the QUAQ mesh coil really does make for an impeccable vaping experience, and the flavours are so well mixed with a really well thought out flavour story.
Crystal Bar are such a solid range, and with 34 flavours they really do cater to every flavour preference. I really appreciate that they have some really interesting and unique flavours but still include more traditional options like tobacco and menthol, as not everyone wants something fancy!
The ELUX range will not be for everyone as it is a nicotine-free disposable vape, but for those who prefer a zero nic formula these are such a great option. The flavour range is so unique, and the fact that each device can offer up to 3500 puffs makes them such a convenient option for those times when you need something quick and easy to pop in your pocket.
If you’re interested in finding out more about any of these best-selling disposable vape options pop in to your local Evapo store or speak to a member of our Customer Service team.
