With the launch of Geek Bar's Pulse Mode for their disposable vapes, users now have access to a more powerful device that provides a smoother inhale, more intense flavor experience, and greater amount of vapor than ever before. This increased performance level generates another question for users:
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Does Pulse Mode drain a user's battery faster than regular mode?
In this article, we will provide you with an extensive report of our real-world testing with the Geek Bar Pulse Device 
, including battery life comparisons between modes, number of puffs achieved from both modes, and overall functionality of the product with and without Pulse Mode so that you can understand when and how to most effectively utilize Pulse Mode.
What Is Geek Bar Pulse Mode?
The Geek Bar's Pulse Mode is a separate performance setting that can be set by the user and has built into it much higher power levels than that of a traditional disposable vape. Traditional disposable vapes have a set output level and the Geek Bar Pulse allows the user to choose how much intensity they want to put into their vape session.
By using the Pulse Mode, the vape gives a larger amount of:
- Power output
- Coil heating power
- Vapor density per puff of vapor
The result of this is:
- A more powerful throat hit
- A more developed and layered taste
- A thicker and more satisfying cloud of vapor than with a normal mode.
Vs.
Normal mode is optimized for
- Consistency
- Efficiency
- Longer battery life
Pulse mode is optimized for
- Performance
- Flavor enhancement/amplification
- Instant satisfaction
To help visualize this, it can be related to operating a vehicle, like switching from eco mode to sport mode. Everything works harder and has a lot more power, but fuel usage increases.
How the Battery System Works in Geek Bar Pulse
Understanding why the Geek Bar Pulse Mode drains battery faster requires one understanding how the Geek Bar manages battery life and usage.
- Battery & Equipment Overview
- Approximately 650mAh rechargeable battery
- Fast USB Type-C charging is supported
- Smart display indicating battery & e-liquid level; and
- Two integrated mesh coil systems
- Smart Power Management:
The Geek Bar automatically adjusts power output according to which mode it is in
- Regular mode lowers wattage and gives stable output
- Geek Bar Pulse mode has higher wattage with dynamic output
Therefore, the dynamic power scaling is responsible for the noticeable difference between the performance of both modes.
Hidden Efficiency Curve:
Batteries typically operate efficiently at moderate outputs. When the battery operates at its high capacity of power, its efficiency decreases slightly; therefore, more battery energy will be consumed per puff than in Regular Mode.
Does Geek Bar Pulse Mode Drain Battery Faster?
Geek Bar Pulse Mode is proven to use up to 50% more energy than normal. There is another blatant footnote proving this everytime I test the device at work and see what effects the mode has on the battery.
Overall, the battery will deplete at higher power consumption rates, so it will depend upon how hard the user puffs on the stick for those particular lasting effects to take effect. The number of puffs taken during a Pulse Mode will also decrease as every puff will consume more power than it would in normal mode. In addition, there are more frequent charging incidents when using Pulse Mode.
Another big takeaway is this is not a failure of the device. It's a design element to offer an improved experience and uses up the battery's energy faster.
Why Geek Bar Pulse Mode Uses More Battery
The battery life of Geek Bar Pulse in Pulse Mode is primarily due to several reasons:
- Pulse Mode will push the device into a higher wattage range than normal.
- The Dual Mesh Coil system in the Geek Bar Pulse produces a better flavor, but, when operating in Pulse Mode, there's far more aggressive power consumption from the two mesh coils than there is from a single mesh coil.
Because of the increased power used in Pulse Mode, there will also be a higher rate of e-liquid vaporization at any given time.
Furthermore, with Pulse Mode's functionality, users will naturally change their usage behaviors to items such as longer draws, deeper inhales, and more satisfying puffs. All of these types of behavior changes will also contribute to the drain of the battery.
Geek Bar Flavors
While the battery life of Geek Bar Flavors decreases significantly, the increase in performance is substantial.
Geek Bar Pulse produces a different flavor than what you are used to in other flavors that Geek Bars are made.
- Geek Bar Pulse Strawberry Mango produces a tropical flavor.
- Geek Bar Pulse California Cherry provides you with a deeper flavor than the regular Cherry.
- Geek Bar Pulse Sour Apple Ice produces a sharper flavor with a cooling effect.
- Geek Bar Pulse Strawberry Banana provides a very creamy flavor.
- Geek Bar Pulse Berry Bliss provides a layered berry flavor and has a much better balance.
What happens to Geek Bar flavors while using Pulse Mode:
- Flavor notes become much clearer and more pronounced.
- Increased cooling effects as well as increased sweeteners in the mix.
- Increased satisfaction with each puff.
This is why most users of Geek Bar Pulse choose to use Geek Bar Pulse Mode even though battery life decreases.
Which Should You Choose? Pulse or Regular Mode?
The decision of which to choose depends on your individual preference and priorities.
Go for Geek Bar Pulse Mode -
- When you are looking for more intense tasting vape
- When you would prefer to have a strong throat hit
- When you are an intermittent vaper with a desire for premium quality hits
Go for Regular Mode -
- When the battery life is most important to you
- When you vape daily or very often throughout the day
- When you would prefer a more smooth and light vape experience
The Best Strategy is to Use Both Modes -
The best strategy most experienced vapers use is a combination of using both modes.
- Using Regular Mode for your everyday usage.
- Using Pulse Mode in response to cravings, after meals or during short use sessions.
The combination of both Modes will provide both a high level of performance and efficiency.
How to Maximize Battery While Using Geek Bar Pulse Mode
You shouldn't be afraid to use Pulse Mode; you just need to utilize it more efficiently...
1) Only use Pulse Mode in small bursts. Save it for when you’re wanting to take bigger hits and not all day long.
2) Keep your puffs smaller. You'll use less battery if you take shorter puffs.
3) Switch back and forth between modes. By switching back and forth between pulse and standard, you will get more use out of the entire unit.
4) Don't allow the battery to frequently drop to zero. Charge whenever the battery is getting low, and avoid letting it go below 30% for any long periods of time.
5) Use The Smart Display. The smart display will give you all types of information on how you are using your device.
Final Verdict
Not only does using a Geek Bar Pulse Mode drain the battery quicker than normal, it's whether or not you get enough performance from it, to make the additional battery depletion worthwhile.
Yes, as long as you use the Pulse mode wisely...
Although the Geek Bar Vape has multiple modes, its main advantage is the added versatility that comes with being in Pulse mode! Once you put the Geek Bar Pulse into Pulse Mode, you turn the device into an extremely powerful vape! You will enjoy much more substantial hits and richer flavour profiles when using your Geek Bar Pulse (even denser clouds of vapour), at the expense of increased battery drain and e-liquid consumption!
If you keep your Geek Bar Pulse in Pulse Mode for an extended period of time...
- You will recharge more frequently than if you were only using your Geek Bar Pulse in normal mode.
- You will consume your Geek Bar Pulse significantly faster because you will consume your e-juice faster!
- Your overall cost to use the Geek Bar Pulse will increase.
The value of using Pulse Mode is apparent when Pulse Mode is used intentionally rather than used continuously.
FAQs
1. Will using the Geek Bar Pulse Mode reduce the number of puffs you can take?
Yes. The number of puffs can drop by almost 50% when you use the Geek Bar Pulse mode on a regular basis. This is due to each puff consuming more energy and turning more e-liquid into vapor during this mode - leading to a reduced overall puff count.
2. Why does the Geek bar Pulse Mode feel stronger than regular mode?
The increase of wattage and coil intensity when using the Pulse mode will produce:
- More vapor
- A stronger hit to the throat
- More concentrated flavor
All of this combined will lead to a feeling of having more power and satisfaction in each puff that you're taking.
3. Will Pulse Mode use more e-liquid?
Yes. In addition to battery life, using Pulse mode will also increase your e-liquid usage. Because the device uses much higher temperatures to heat the e-liquid, this means you will consume more e-liquid than you would have otherwise.
4. Is it okay to use the Geek Bar Pulse mode all the time?
Yes, the device was designed to be able to handle constant usage while in Pulse mode, but frequent and continuous use will:
- Drain your battery much quickly,
- Require you to charge your device more often,
- Reduce the lifespan of your device overall.
5. What mode is better for a beginner?
In general, new vaper's have a better chance of having an enjoyable experience by using regular mode. Because they will receive:
- Smoother hits,
- More control over their intake,
- A longer lifetime for the device.
Once they feel comfortable with their experience, they can switch to Geek bar pulse mode to deliver a stronger performance.
