How Long Do Vapes Last: Truth About Puff Count

What's your first e-cigarette? Most people may start with a disposable vape nowadays because of its convenience and price. You may ask the guy at the shop how long it will last. Well, the inflated puff number is not trustworthy anymore. Today, I'd like to talk about how to estimate how long a vape can last and how puff count is made up.

1. How Long Does A Vape Last?

For most refillable vapes (vape kits), the lifespan is determined more by the battery than the pods. You need to replace the pod periodically after all. Usually, the battery of an ordinary pod system can last for 2 to 3 years with a little maintenance, which is certainly better in the long run.

2. How Long Does A Disposable Vape Last?

The lifespan and the so-called puff count of a disposable vape are determined by multiple factors. For example, the same disposable kit might last longer for a casual user than a heavy vaper. All in all, the datum we will focus on is the e-juice capacity.

(1) E-liquid Capacity

For the majority of disposable kits, the e-juice runs out first, then the battery dies. Most of them are equipped with "overqualified" batteries, and this is the cause of the concerning e-waste problem. The amount of vape juice a disposable vape carries determines how long it might work in general.

Unfortunately, for tax evasion or marketing, some brands print inaccurate information on the box. If you want to know whether your vape runs out of e-juice, you can choose a disposable vape with a clear tank, such as RAZ Vue 50K.

(2) What Does the Puff Count Mean?

Puff count is an ambiguous and estimated number of "puffs" a disposable vape kit can satisfy, according to the manufacturers. There is no universal standard for this, and it varies a lot. For example, a puff count can mean one inhale of 3 seconds, which is much shorter than a normal drag. As a result, puff count is just a number and for show, not for use.

Personally, I recommend you not to trust any puff count, especially those with a puff count higher than 50K puffs. You must be surprised if you pay attention to different products with the same "puff count". How can a vape produce more "puffs" with less e-juice included? It's not just a tax evasion tactic. It's taking us vapers like a joke. So, don't fall for their tricks.

3. How Long Should A Disposable Vape Last You?

I believe most vapers choose disposables because of the irreplaceable flavors. As a result, people who prefer flavors and quality are less likely to hit a burnt vape till it dies. Normally, a vape with about "20K Puff count" should last at least for a week or so.

4. Estimated Lifespan of Popular Brands

This is a table of the most popular disposable vape brands and the latest models and their relevant lifespan according to the data we've collected, including alleged puff count, e-juice volume, and vapers' comments. I highly recommend you NOT to figure out how many puffs are in a Geek Bar, as we vape in different ways. Chain vaping or leaving the boost mode (higher output power) on can significantly shorten the lifespan of your disposable vape.

Product Name	E-juice	Estimated Lifespan
Olit Hookalit 40K	40ml	1 month or longer
Geek Bar Pulse 15K Thermal Edition	16ml	2-3 weeks (Normal Mode)
Lost Mary MT35000	18ml	Around 3 weeks
Raz Vue 50K	13ml	Around 4-5 days (Normal Mode)
Foger Switch Pro 30K	19ml	2-3 weeks (replaceable pods)

5. How to Make Disposable Vapes Last Longer?

Despite its short lifespan, disposable kits can theoretically last longer if you are willing to follow the instructions below. Hopefully, you can make it last, vape on a budget, and get some good flavors as well.

(1) Avoid Chain Vaping

Chain vaping leads to rapid e-juice consumption. At the same time, the coils don't have enough time to cool down completely and might burn faster. You shouldn't hit a burnt vape even if there is e-liquid left. Don't vape continuously.

(2) Choose the Other Vaping Mode

Most modern disposables after 2019 come with two or more modes. It's just about output power adjustment. You sacrifice more e-juice for better flavors. Each brand has its own name for the second mode. For example, Geek Bars have "Pulse" mode. For RAZ and Foger, that mode is called "Pulse" mode. You can cut the deal any time and choose the other mode to make it last longer.

(3) Stop Vaping While Charging

It's not typically warned by producers, but it's obvious that you shouldn't hit your vape while charging it. Different from your phone or laptop, vapes are less stable and sometimes lack quality control if you didn't get it from a decent online vape shop. Vaping while charging may lead to overcharging and burn the coil or worse, a malfunction of the lithium-ion battery inside. Sometimes I just wish I had one iJOY XP100K around.

6. Conclusion

Generally speaking, puff count is the house price and e-juice amount on our low salary. The puff count is inflated and should not be used to assess the lifespan of a vape. Maybe sticking to reliable brands could be a wise choice for better flavors and high quality. Hope you guys enjoy vaping as usual, and I will meet you here next time.