Elf Bar has released two new rechargeable disposable vape lines, Elfbar BC5000 and Elfbar BC3500. Two things immediately seem great about these: one is that they are rechargeable through a Type-C port, so you can vape every bit of e-juice out of them. The second thing is that they provide a claimed 3500 and 5000 puffs, respectively.
Both Elf Bar disposable vape models allow vapers to get all of the nic salt vape juice out of their disposable vape. Elf Bar BC3500 contains 11ml of flavored vape juice, while Elf Bar BC5000 contains 13ml of prefilled vape juice. They allow for most vapers to get at least one week of vaping with a single device.
The fact that they are rechargeable and deliver more puffs than 90% of disposable vape out there makes these extremely attractive for a consumer. But that’s just the facts on paper. Do they perform well enough in practice to be worth purchasing?
Design and Build Quality
Elf bar BC3500 and BC5000 look almost the exact same, the only difference is that BC5000 is 10mm taller. These aren’t shaped like your usual pen-style disposables. Instead, they look more like small pod vapes. BC3500 is 69mm tall, 41mm wide, and 19mm thick. BC5000 is 79mm tall but otherwise, it has the same dimensions and appearance.
I’m a fan of how these look. They feature a soft-touch body with a shiny plastic mouthpiece and base. The soft-touch part features a colorway with a 2 color fade that dictates the flavor inside. For instance, the ‘Strawberry Kiwi’ flavor fades from pink to green. If the color isn’t enough to tell them apart (sometimes it isn’t), the flavor is also printed on the front, along with a large prominent ELFBAR.
Although these aren’t pen-shaped, they are portable – but to a point. Bringing one or two with you in your pocket isn’t an issue, but any more than that and you’ll notice them on you. That’s a change from any other lightweight, slim disposables that you can take 5 or 6 without them weighing you down.
But these aren’t larger for no reason. BC3500 comes prefilled with 10.5ml of e-juice and will last you 3500 puffs, while BC5000 comes prefilled with 13ml of e-juice and will last you 5000 puffs. That’s more e-juice than any other disposable I have heard of.
Design
The ergonomic style of the new Elf Bars allows for this large disposable vape to fit comfortably in your hand with its square design. Furthermore, the large mouthpiece on the top of the device allows vapers to get a great puff on their disposable every time.
The only thing that could be improved on this design is the charging cable input placement. The USB-C cable enters at the bottom of the device which prevents vapers from charging the disposable while it is standing on its base. Typically, most vapers like charging placements on the side of their device so they can conveniently charge it on their desk or nightstand.
Flavors
BC3500 and BC5000 both come in 12 flavors. These flavors are the same for both devices. They are a mix of fruit, menthol, and drink flavors so there’s a bit of something for everyone. Their top-selling flavors available are Peach Mango Watermelon, Strawberry Mango, Blue Razz Ice, and Sakura Grape. Elf Bar also chose to use some unique vape flavors with these new lines in order to break up the monotony in the disposable vape industry. Most of these flavors have some level of menthol, even if just very slight, so that’s something to factor into your purchase decision.
I will describe how each flavor tastes to me and what I think of the flavors. If I like a flavor, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you will like it, and vice versa. This is just my opinion.
How Do They Vape?
Elfbar’s BC3500 and BC5000 both perform identically. As I mentioned earlier, the only difference is in the e-juice that they come with (10.5ml and 13ml respectively). Otherwise, they vape the exact same. Personally, I would go for BC5000 over BC3500 only because of the increased e-juice capacity but if you want something slightly more portable I could see this as a reason for picking up BC3500.
These come with 5% nicotine salt as the only available strength. They hit like other 5% disposables with a strong and present draw and throat hit. They’re very satisfying to vape on, and not too much even for someone like me who vapes on 25mg-35mg nic salts regularly. I can easily use these without choking up or reaching for my more powerful pod vapes.
I haven’t noticed any of these getting weaker as the battery died and none of the batteries have completely depleted yet. They’re all still going strong and functioning perfectly with no malfunctions or issues to speak of.
These give a loose mouth-to-lung draw which will be perfect for someone looking to quit smoking. It’s not too tight that you struggle to pull, but not too loose either. It’s a good middle ground.
Pros
+ Lasts 3500/5000 puffs
+ Rechargeable so you can vape all the e-juice
+ The majority of the flavors are very good and tasty
+ Unique and interesting flavors
+ Soft touch body feels nice
+ Comfortable mouthpiece
+ Each disposable is clearly labeled with the flavor
+ Good looking design
+ Good build quality
Cons
- Some flavors are too sweet
- Not as compact/portable as your average disposable
- Menthol or mint in nearly all of the flavors
- Charging cable input placement
Verdict
Elf Bar is an outstanding disposable vape device. It has a larger e-juice capacity than 90%, maybe even 95% of the market. Both BC3500 line and BC5000 line carry premium vape flavors that are best for vapers who prefer fruity vapes. For the most part, the flavors are all really good, but they pretty much all have menthol. If you’re not into menthol or mint vapes then you have limited options to choose from.
Since the Elf Bars are disposable vapes, they are ready to go right out of the box without the need to fill our charge. The battery capacity won’t be an obstacle to vaping all of the e-juice in them because you can simply recharge them like you would a pod vape. Their long-lasting components paired with their quality nic salt flavors make them a spectacular device for any disposable vape user. They are among the best Hyde Vape alternatives for regular Hyde disposable customers, as well as great replacements for other disposable lines.
As a whole, I think that Elfbar BC3500 and BC5000 are some of the most solid disposables on the market today and I can easily recommend trying them.
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My opinion of Flavors
Strawberry Kiwi
The kiwi is a bit stronger than the strawberry and comes through from the inhale all the way to the exhale. Strawberry takes a backseat to the kiwi but I can still taste it. Sweetness is medium. Overall it’s a nice fruity flavor.
Peach Mango Watermelon
There is a light menthol to this flavor. Mango is the most prominent flavor, followed by a subtle mix of peach and watermelon. I would like the peach to be stronger but it’s still quite tasty. Another good fruit flavor here.
Cranberry Grape
This has a medium menthol and it’s mostly a grape flavor as far as I can taste. The cranberry isn’t discernible on its own, but it’s a very subtle flavor that I can only taste on the exhale. I like what the cranberry adds to this flavor though. However subtle, it gives this an interesting twist to a plain grape flavor.
Mango Peach
Like Peach Mango Watermelon, this is mostly a mango flavor. The peachy flavor is very light, but it does add a nice change to an otherwise straight mango taste. The peach comes through mostly on the inhale and disappears on the exhale. If you’re after peach flavor then you might be disappointed, but it’s a pretty good vape.
Red Mojito
This is a flavor that I think that they really nailed. You immediately taste the rum/alcohol flavor, a light mint, lime, and cranberry all mixed together. The rum taste is the most prominent but the other flavors compliment it well. It’s a very different flavor than I’m used to vaping but it’s enjoyable. Some other members of the team said that they thought it tasted like cough syrup and I can kind of see their point, but I don’t think it tastes bad. This is a love it or hates it flavor.
Watermelon Ice
Watermelon Ice has one of the strongest menthol kicks of the bunch and a very sweet watermelon flavor. I think this is too sweet to vape all day and I can only vape it here and there for a few puffs at a time. If the sugary sweetness was toned down I could see this being a good all-day vape but as it is now, it’s an ‘only sometimes’ vape for me.
Sakura Grape
This is a strong menthol flavor with a mix of a cherry blossom taste and grape. It’s a light and refreshing flavor. These two flavors compliment each other nicely and bring yet another unique flavor profile that I haven’t ever tasted. This flavor is also very sweet so again, not an all-day vape for me, but good nonetheless.
Kiwi Passionfruit Guava
There’s a light to medium menthol in this flavor. I taste kiwi, closely followed by guava. The passion fruit flavor is missing but I like the kiwi and guava together. Guava is the strongest flavor but it’s delicious and natural tasting. The sweetness is just right and I can vape this flavor all day without issue.
Blue Razz Ice
This is a classic flavor that every disposable manufacturer has to have in their arsenal in order to compete. The menthol is medium-strong but that’s a hallmark of this flavor so it’s to be expected. The blue raspberry is sweet but not overdone. It’s a decent flavor but I’ve had better blue razz vapes. Not bad but not amazing.
Lemon Mint
There is a medium mint taste here and the lemon is extremely on point. It’s a very natural lemon taste without the sourness. I really like this flavor, it’s addicting to vape on. Lemon flavors are not too commonly seen in disposables so I commend Elfbar for taking a risk and creating this one.
Strawberry Mango
The strawberry is muddled in this flavor and I really only taste a dull mango taste. There are hints of what could be strawberry, but it’s not clearly discernible. This flavor could use some work. This is one of my least like flavors of the lot.
Energy
This flavor is oddly good. It tastes like a sort of altered RedBull. It definitely has an energy drink taste to it mixed with a medium-strong menthol. I can’t quite put my finger on the taste but it’s oddly likable. You’ll have to taste this one and decide for yourself
