SKE Crystal Disposable Vapes Product Review

Looking at the packaging, it has most of the same features as my regular disposable vape, which is usually the Elf Bar 600. It’s a simple draw activated device, pre-filled with 2ml of flavoured e-liquid, 2% nicotine salts, and claims to provide about 600 puffs per bar. Prices vary anywhere from £4-£6, depending on retailer and multiple purchase offers etc. which again, is very much in line with other similar devices on the market. One notable difference however is that the Crystal Bar boasts a mesh coil.

Now, I’m no expert on the technical side of things, but according to some of the ‘vaping connoisseurs’ out there, the mesh coil allows for a superior flavour and produces a better vapour(!!) Sounds good to me.

Each device has a QR code printed on the side which allows you to verify its authenticity. This is a useful feature as increasing numbers of counterfeit devices are being made, especially of the more popular brands. Counterfeit devices mean there is no guarantee that you’ll get the good quality vaping experience you’ve paid for. The device components and/or e-liquid might be sub-par, or even potentially unsafe. Not a gamble I want to take. The QR code can be easily scanned with your phone camera and the product’s authenticity confirmed via the serial number embedded in the code.

My first thought on removing the packaging is that it’s definitely a unique design. Quite distinct from most of its competitors. A metallic coloured tube, inside of a faceted, clear plastic casing, which gives the device a sort of jewelled appearance.It’s rather pretty, but unfortunately a little bit too angular and bulky looking in my opinion. The mouthpiece in particular, is rather oddly shaped and doesn’t feel quite right to me. Overall, the design isn’t the most comfortable to either hold or vape from.

It has a battery indicator light, which lights up when you draw from the device, and also flashes several times to indicate when the battery is dead - as is pretty standard with disposable devices. I have to admit, the way the light illuminates the clear outer layer as you vape, does look pretty cool.

Despite the aesthetics not being quite to my taste, the product looks and feels well made, and seems to be of overall good quality.

As for the vaping experience, the flavours were excellent. Easily among the best I’ve tried. I tried out 5 different flavours from their fairly large range, and all of them were strong and bold without being overpowering. All of them were true to the flavour they were described as. Some flavours were better than others, but then I’ve found this to be true of many similar brands, and of course, personal preferences play a large role here too.

When it came to battery life, I must say I was a little disappointed. It was not by any means terrible, But at best, it was a few hours short of the usage time I get from an Elf Bar, and at worst, a few hours less than that again.For me, it’s this inconsistency that annoys me the most. I don’t like expecting a device to last me until the next day, only to find it dead by early that same evening.

There was a lot of variation in the battery lives of the crystal bars I tried. I know battery life expectancy or puff count isn’t an exact science. There are a whole lot of variables that affect it, so no, I don’t expect precision. But I do like a degree of predictability at least.

The outer packaging looks similar to lots of other vape bars, but the devices themselves are different. I can’t think of any other disposable that looks like these. Once you open the box, take it out of the sleeve and remove the little nozzle and bottom sticker, what you have in your hand is a little bit of design heaven. If you are the kind of person who is drawn to a perfume or aftershave simply because of the trendy bottle it comes in, this Crystal Bar might just be perfect for you.

The vape unit is clear plastic, almost glass like, with beveled edges that all aim to give it a crystal look. It has a hard and solid feel to it and the small LED light comes through a silver metal base with a special pattern cut in it, this also has the effect of lighting up the whole unit when in use. Inside the “crystal” is a colour tube that corresponds to the flavour of the vape itself. 

I used these crystal vapes non stop for 24hours before the battery ran out. This was heavy usage and most probably equal to nearly two packets of cigarettes. The 600 puffs would last for longer with lighter use. 

My overall impression of the SKE Crystal bars is that they are excellent. The mesh coil delivers a smooth, sweet and satisfying draw, and the flavours are strong. They have an unusual and trendy look that I think stands out from other disposables.

The packaging is vibrant, with a detailed description of the flavour, puffs, and the type of mesh coil. It also details the ingredients thoroughly with a description of where it has been manufactured, along with warning labels on the box stating that it is a highly addictive product.

The vape itself is encased in transparent plastic with diamond-cut edges that give an illusion of an actual crystal bar. Personally, I believe that the use of plastic should be limited when making these devices, or when they’re made from recycled materials then it should be made clear on the box/packaging. The key features of the vape are the 600 puffs, with 20mg nicotine, and the 1.2 ohm mesh coil which gives them a great smooth hit with decent flavour.

I have tried many disposable vapes so far but the SKE Crystal bars are by far the best around. In terms of usage, I feel as though they last longer than the Elf Bar 600s. I have had many Elf Bar 600s which have tasted burnt or funny after a few puffs, but I have never had that experience with the SKE Crystal Bars that I have used, and I’ve had quite a lot. They feel completely safe to use. They've got a great range of flavours to choose from too.