Sometimes, Geek Bar is the originator of trends. With the Geek Bar Pulse, they gave us the first disposable vape with adjustable modes and a smart display. Other times, though, it’s okay for the world’s top vape brand to take an existing concept and refine it. That’s what they’ve done with the new Geek Bar Clio Platinum, which takes the two-part disposable vape design pioneered by devices such as the Foger Switch Pro and improves it for the next generation. The Clio Platinum fixes some of the problems of other two-part vapes while keeping what’s good about them, and it also brings some unique new features of its own to the table.
View the Geek Bar Clio Platinum now or shop our selection of Geek Bar Clio pods. The Clio Platinum kit is available in 10 flavors, and the pod lasts up to 50,000 puffs.
What Is the Geek Bar Clio Platinum?
In case you’ve never used a two-part disposable vape before, it might be helpful to start with an overview of what the Geek Bar Clio Platinum is and how it works. That way, you can understand what makes it different from other types of vapes.
The Geek Bar Clio Platinum isn’t like a standard disposable vape because it has two sections rather than one. The first section is the main device, which provides the control interface and also has most of the battery capacity and complex circuitry. It’s also not like a standard pod system, though, because in a regular pod system, the pod doesn’t do anything other than hold the e-liquid. Two-part disposable vapes like the Geek Bar Clio Platinum are different because their pods have batteries and can function as miniature vapes on their own.
Since the pod has a battery, you need to charge it – and that’s the other thing that makes two-part vapes unique because only the main body of the device has a USB port. The device charges via USB, and the pod charges when it’s attached to the device.
Using a two-part vape like the Clio Platinum means that:
- You save money because you only need to buy the full kit once. You can just buy pods after that, and the pods cost substantially less.
- You can choose between using the pod by itself for more portability or using the pod and device together for more battery life.
How Much Does the Geek Bar Clio Platinum Cost?
At the time of writing, the Geek Bar Clio Platinum kit costs $19.99. There’s no need to buy the kit more than once, though, unless you feel like mixing and matching colors. Geek Bar Clio pods cost just $16.99 each and last up to 50,000 puffs. In effect, you’re saving $3.00 every time you buy a new pod instead of buying an entirely new vape, and that’s one of the reasons why people love two-part disposable vapes so much. The savings can really add up.
Geek Bar Clio Platinum Specs
- Device Type: Two-part disposable vape
- E-Liquid Capacity: 16 ml; pod lasts up to 50,000 puffs in the regular vaping mode
- Battery Capacity: 1,400 mAh (900 mAh in the base and 500 mAh in the pod)
- Vaping Modes: Regular (single coil), Pulse (dual coil) and Super Pulse (dual coil with higher wattage); can change modes by clicking the button
- Smart Display: Yes; display shows the current vaping mode and remaining battery life
- Adjustable Airflow: Yes; bottom of the pod has an airflow adjustment slider
Geek Bar Clio Platinum Features
Better Battery Life Than Other Two-Part Vapes
One of the top features of the Geek Bar Clio Platinum is the fact that the pod has a battery capacity of 500 mAh. That’s almost as much battery life as many traditional one-part vapes. Compare the battery capacity to a couple of other popular two-part vapes, and you’ll see why this is important.
- Foger Switch Pro Pod: 200 mAh battery
- Off Stamp X-Cube Pod: 100 mAh battery
Although these pods have the ability to operate without their docks, they can’t do it for very long. You can certainly bring a Foger or Off Stamp pod without the dock if you’re just going for a quick run to the store, but you’ll need the dock if you want to vape throughout the whole day. With the Clio Platinum pod and its 500 mAh battery, using the pod as a mini-vape without the dock for a full day becomes much more realistic.
Clear E-Liquid Tank
The Clio Platinum is one of the first vapes from Geek Bar to store its e-liquid in a clear tank rather than a saturated sponge. Tank-based disposable vapes are becoming more and more common because they have some significant benefits – and if you haven’t used a disposable vape with a tank yet, the Geek Bar Clio Platinum is a great one to try first. Here’s why.
- The airflow is better since a sponge isn’t getting in the way.
- The flavor quality is better because the Clio Platinum has the same type of coil that you’d previously have only gotten in a refillable vape kit.
- You can observe the e-liquid directly instead of relying on a smart display that can only provide an estimate.
- You get more puffs with the same amount of e-liquid compared to sponge-based storage.
Unique Wraparound Light Show
The final unique feature of the Geek Bar Clio Platinum doesn’t add directly to the vaping experience, but it’s still worth mentioning because it’s an industry first. The Clio Platinum is the first two-part vape with a light show that wraps around the entire device, including the pod. When you vape, the entire device lights up – not just the base. It’s a pretty engaging effect that really adds to the device’s visual appeal.
Geek Bar Clio Platinum Flavors
The Geek Bar Clio Platinum has a selection of 10 flavors at launch. Here’s an overview of what they are and what they taste like.
| Flavor | Review |
|---|---|
| Blue Razz Ice | The standard. Just about every disposable vape on the market has a blue razz ice flavor, and Geek Bar’s rendition is easily one of the most popular. Blue raspberry and menthol, just like a blue slushie. |
| Code Red | Tangy citrus soda with a splash of cherry syrup. Geek Bar has been leaning heavily on the Code series with their recent releases for good reason – a great choice if you like beverage flavors. |
| Cool Mint | The neutral option. Smooth, fresh mint with plenty of cold menthol. Choose this one if you’re looking for less sweetness than a usual disposable vape flavor. |
| Dragonfruit Lemonade | Tart lemonade with a splash of juicy dragon fruit. Almost like pink lemonade with a unique tropical vibe. |
| Fcuking Fab | One of the top Geek Bar Clio Platinum flavors in the candy category. A sweet and slightly tart candy profile with a mysterious mix of fruity notes. |
| Peach Slush | Juicy peach, frozen and blended into a satisfying slush. Geek Bar’s slush flavors are always surprisingly realistic, and this is one of our favorites. |
| Sour Watermelon Drop | A big piece of tasty watermelon candy coated on the outside with sour powder. If you enjoy a candy flavor with a good amount of added tartness, this is the Clio Platinum flavor to try first. |
| Strawberry B-Burst | Strawberry lollipop with bubblegum in the middle. A great continuation to Geek Bar’s long-running line of B-Pop flavors. Good option if you like a candy flavor that’s a bit more complex than most. |
| Triple Berry Ice | An all-time classic. Notes of blueberry, raspberry and strawberry with a cold menthol finish. A bit more of a “fresh fruit” vibe and less candy-like than many fruit-and-ice flavors. |
| White Peach Raspberry | Tangy raspberry layered over a sweet, juicy peach base. A good option if you like peach flavors but find that they’re often a bit too sweet for your taste. |
Not sure which flavor you should buy first? Try White Peach Raspberry. Red raspberry flavors are rare, and we absolutely love the way the slightly tart raspberry note blends with this flavor’s juicy peach base.
Geek Bar Clio Platinum Review: Our Expert Perspective
Overall, the Clio Platinum is a stunning addition to the world of two-part vapes – not that we’d expect anything less from Geek Bar. If you enjoy the flexibility of the two-part design but wish that the pods could last longer without their docks, this is the vape for you because most people will have no trouble vaping all day on the pod’s 500 mAh battery. The Clio Platinum is also a great introduction to two-part vapes if you’ve never experienced this design before. Combine those features with the best flavor quality and highest puff count from Geek Bar to date, and it’s obvious that the Clio Platinum is going to be a huge hit.
Best Points
- Pod lasts much longer without the dock than other two-part vapes
- Tastes better and delivers more puffs thanks to the tank-based design
- Light show extends to the pod, which is a first for a two-part vape
Could Be Improved
- Fairly small selection of Geek Bar flavors at launch