The company's mission statement emphasizes three key characteristics - consistency and accessibility of the product, along with providing a range of flavors that appeal.
The latest product from Geek Bar 
, the Geek Bar Pulse, represents a significant change for the company. With the Geek Bar Pulse comes the addition of an increased power source, known as the Geek Bar Pulse Mode, which has been designed to enhance the experience of vapers by providing the user with a more intense flavor and higher density vapor than one would experience when using a regular disposable vape pen.
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As can be seen from the design of the Pulse Mode device, it was evidently created for individuals who wish to have more than just a soft, low-powered vaping experience, however, with this added power source comes the concern surrounding battery longevity.
For many frequent/continuous users this is not only a consideration in regards to how much enjoyment they receive from using the Pulse Mode, but how realistically will the device hold up over extended periods of frequent use.
This review will cover the real world battery performance of the Geek Bar Pulse during high usage, how the battery recharges within the user's daily routine, as well as looking at whether or not the user is gaining sufficient value from their investment through having the benefits of enhanced power capabilities at the expense of battery longevity.
Geek Bar Pulse Quick Reference Specifications:
- Puff Count - Up to 25,000 puffs
- E-Liquid Capacity - 18mL
- Nicotine Strength - 5%
- Battery Size - 700mAh Rechargeable
- Charging port - USB Type-C
- Adjustable Air Flow - Yes
Although these specs are competitive on paper, they behave differently once you use Pulse Mode—most notably regarding how much battery life they use.
What is Pulse Mode?
When trying to understand battery life, you will first need to understand what Pulse Mode is.
The Geek Bars standard mode provides a moderate output for all-day, smooth vaping, while Pulse Mode applies an increased amount of power to the coil. In summary, Pulse Mode provides:
- Increased warmth of the vapor
- Enhanced flavor intensity
- Higher volumes of vapor produced
When you draw larger amounts of energy from the 700mAh battery, you will therefore have less battery life per charge compared to standard mode. Pulse Mode is not intended to replace standard vaping; it is designed to give vapers a much stronger hit.
For Heavy/Constant Use of Your Pulse Mode
How do you define 'Heavy Use'?
To sum it up, 'Heavy Use' will be defined as:
- Daily usage of the battery multiple times
- Multiple times per day usage of the battery in a row
- Majority of your usage in Pulse Mode(setting) when you are vaping.
- With this type of usage, the Battery Life becomes increasingly significant.
Real World Battery Performance
In Real World usage using a lot of Pulse Mode, the Geek Bar Pulse has been found to be able to deliver a full day of use before needing to be recharged. There are some Heavy Users who had to charge up their device occasionally in the afternoon due to the length they were taking their draws and the type of draw they were using.
This is not a negative point of view. It's simply part of using a larger power mode for an optimized compact disposable device. It's also important that you know that while the power you get from the device continues to be stable until the battery gets low, while your flavor and vapor do not drop off in the middle of your session.
Experience & Practicality of Charging
With the USB Type-C charging feature added to Geek Bar Pulse, it makes using it more user-friendly by allowing users to charge the device quickly with little disruption to their day.
Many users would be able to take an extended break to recharge their Geek Bar Pulse and have enough energy to complete their day's activities comfortably. Pulse Mode is therefore a much more practical option compared to older disposable devices that only had smaller batteries and slower charging ports.
Most vapers would need to charge their Geek Bar Pulse at least once a day during typical usage. However, during extreme use, it could potentially be required to charge as many as twice daily.
Puff Count versus Battery Usage
According to Geek Bar, the device can last for up to 25000 puffs, and this figure is based on a combination of both Standard and Pulse Modes and will be greatly reduced if only driving it in Pulse Mode is used heavily.
However, using the device in Pulse Mode only will have an impact on the overall number of puffs. While this is nothing that can be considered misleading, it's due to the amount of energy supplied to the e-liquid resulting in consuming both e-liquid and battery life faster.
For the majority of users, the most value from the device comes from having stronger and more fulfilling draws throughout the life of the device rather than achieving the absolute maximum number of puffs.
Flavor Performance in Pulse Mode
The Pulse Mode for the Geek Bar Flavors was the highlight of this testing. Below are impressions of five flavors that were primarily tested with Pulse Mode, but of course, everyone's taste buds perceive flavors differently.
- The Geek Bar Pulse Cherry Bomb is a strong tasting candy-style cherry flavored e-liquid. When vaped in Pulse Mode, Pulse Mode enhances the richness of the flavor without creating an artificial/harsh taste.
- The Geek Bar Pulse California Cherry is also a good flavor, but because it has a smoother and more natural taste compared to Cherry Bomb, it would be a better choice for long-term vaping use. However, because Pulse Mode adds warmth to this flavor, it will be beneficial for vapers wanting something a bit more warming and natural.
- The Geek Bar Pulse Sour Apple Ice flavor is sharper, but the cooling aspect of this flavor enhances the clean and refreshing aspect of the e-liquid being smoked. Therefore, if you are looking for an intense e-liquid, but do not want a lot of sweetness, this is a great choice.
- With the Geek Bar Pulse Blue Razz Ice, the sweetness and tangy-ness is enhanced in Pulse Mode; however, because the ice element is included in this flavor, it prevents the two from becoming overwhelming. Regardless of battery level, the flavor stays consistently solid.
- The Geek Bar Pulse Pink Lemonade flavor has a stronger, brighter, and fresher profile when enjoyed in Pulse Mode, but it still doesn't quite reach the sharpness threshold.
Geek Bar Price and Value Perspective
When looking at Geek Bar's expense, particularly with the Pulse mode-feature, it would be better to view the value in a time perspective rather than simply focused on the initial price.
For a nicotine vapor "heavy user", Geek Bar pulse provides a "rechargeable" disposable product that has consistent flavor performance and decent battery capacity replacing many disposable products with lower capacity than Geek Bar Pulse over time. Therefore, Geek Bar Pulse may provide a more economical option when compared to several lesser-capacity disposable products.
For retailers or bulk buyers, Geek Bar also offers wholesale purchase options for the benefit of people or businesses that will be using these vapor products regularly.
When Should Users Utilize the Pulse Feature?
When should heavy users regularly use pulse mode:
- Heavy users requiring strong draw from vapor products
- Vaporists who are more concerned about the intensity of flavor than other vapor product attributes
- Vapor users who are regularly willing to recharge their vapor products daily.
Users for whom pulse mode is likely to be not ideal include:
- People wanting to maximize the number of puffs or longevity of vapor products.
- People who use vapor products only occasionally; and
- People who do not enjoy a warm vapor
What Heavy Users Can Expect from Geek Bar Pulse Mode
So what can heavy users expect from Geek Bars Pulse Mode battery life?
In short, heavy users can expect excellent performance with some compromises.
The Geek Bar Pulse with its 700mAh battery and a power output matched perfectly to the battery (USB-C charging) provides an excellent user experience for heavy users. Pulse Mode reduces the total number of puffs and increases the time between charges but provides much better flavour and vapour production than when using standard modes.
For heavy users who prefer satisfaction to sheer puff quantity, the Geek Bar Pulse has a very good balance. Pulse mode should not be used continuously; it should be used when the user wants to increase the intensity of their vaping experience.
Within a well-balanced usage pattern, Pulse Mode appears to provide a true benefit rather than simply a gimmick to attract users. For vapers who want to increase power without sacrificing dependability, the Geek Bar Pulse Vape provides exactly what it states: dependable vapor with increased flavor.
