It sometimes feels like there’s hardly a vaper in America today who isn’t a huge Geek Bar fan. The Geek Bar Pulse has been the most popular vape on the market for nearly three years now, which is really a remarkable feat since no other brand has ever remained on top for that long. At this point, though, it’s becoming clear that some brands have begun to exceed the technical capabilities of the Geek Bar Pulse. The world has needed a new Geek Bar for a while, and we’re excited to say that it has finally arrived in the form of the Geek Bar Pulse 2.
The Geek Bar Pulse 2 is the first true sequel to the original Geek Bar Pulse. It delivers better flavor quality, a higher puff count and a faster-charging battery in a package that’s the same size as the original. Most importantly for serious Geek Bar Pulse fans, it’s also a drop-in replacement for the original Pulse because it works in exactly the same way. If your idea for the perfect new Geek Bar is basically “the same as before but better,” the Geek Bar Pulse 2 should be exactly what you want. In this review, we’ll explain what you need to know.
View the Geek Bar Pulse 2 now. Available in five flavors at launch, the Geek Bar Pulse 2 lasts up to 25,000 puffs.
How Much Does the Geek Bar Pulse 2 Cost?
The Geek Bar Pulse 2 costs just $18.95 at the time of writing, which is much more reasonable than you might expect for the first true sequel to the most popular vape on the market. The demand for the Pulse 2 is obviously going to be off the charts, and we’re glad to see that Geek Bar is offering the device at a consumer-friendly price point.
Geek Bar Pulse 2 Specs
- Device Type: Disposable vape
- E-Liquid Capacity: 16 ml; device is advertised to last up to 25,000 puffs
- Battery Capacity: 800 mAh; battery charges to 80 percent in 15 minutes with a compatible power source
- Vaping Modes: Regular (single coil, up to 25,000 puffs) and Pulse (dual coil, up to 15,000 puffs)
- Smart Display: Yes; display shows the current mode, the remaining e-liquid level and the battery’s current charge level
- Adjustable Airflow: Yes; changing the vaping mode also adjusts the airflow
What Are the New Features of the Geek Bar Pulse 2?
If you’re potentially interested in buying the Geek Bar Pulse 2, you’ve almost certainly used the original Geek Bar Pulse already. You already know how Geek Bars work and know what kind of experience these devices provide. You’re here because you want to know what’s new. How is the Geek Bar Pulse 2 different from the original Pulse? Here’s an overview of the Geek Bar Pulse 2’s new features.
Better Flavor Than Ever
The biggest story with the Geek Bar Pulse 2 is the fact that it has the best flavor quality of any device Geek Bar has developed to date. That’s because of the improvements that Geek Bar has made under the hood, which include an improved fiber blend for the wick, an enhanced mesh coil structure and a new chipset that encourages more efficient e-liquid usage. The improved wick allows vape juice to penetrate more deeply, and the new coil structure produces richer, more satisfying clouds. Compared to the original Geek Bar Pulse, you’ll definitely notice the difference. The improved flavor quality makes the Geek Bar Pulse 2 feel much more modern.
Better E-Liquid Management with Less Waste
The improvements that Geek Bar has made to the Pulse 2 aren’t only about creating a device that produces bigger and more flavorful clouds. The improvements also allow the Pulse 2 to manage e-liquid more efficiently compared to its predecessor.
One of the shortcomings with how traditional disposable vapes work is the fact that the design inherently leads to waste. Some of the device’s e-liquid ends up trapped in the edges of the wick. It doesn’t get used because it never absorbs through to the coil. Instead, it’s simply thrown away. Geek Bar’s improvements to the Pulse 2 reduce the waste, which is how it delivers more puffs despite having the same amount of e-liquid as the original Pulse.
Faster Battery Charging
The Geek Bar Pulse 2 features a new high-voltage battery cell with a more resilient chemistry. The improved battery delivers more puffs between charges. You’ll also find that the vapor production sags less compared to the original Geek Bar Pulse when the battery reaches the end of its charge. The most important thing you’ll notice, though, is that the Pulse 2 supports fast charging when it’s connected to a compatible power source. If you charge the device through a 2-amp power source such as your computer, the battery reaches a charge level of 80 percent in just 15 minutes.  Â
Refined New Design
People have different opinions about the design of the original Geek Bar Pulse. Some people find that the design continues to suit them just fine even after all these years, but there are others who would like to see a bit of an update. Geek Bar’s strategy for the Pulse 2 attempts to please both groups. The Geek Bar Pulse 2 is immediately recognizable as a Geek Bar, but the smart screen is much more modern. The screen is positioned inside an attractive clear bubble, and it’s surrounded by two halo lights that add further visual appeal.
Works Like the Original Geek Bar Pulse
Over the past year or two, disposable vapes have added a huge assortment of new features in order to stand out. Features like adjustable ice and sourness have been especially popular. As much as some people have enjoyed those additions, though, the Geek Bar Pulse remains the most popular disposable vape. Geek Bar could have added some flashy new features to the Pulse 2, but instead, they decided not to fix what isn’t broken. The Geek Bar Pulse 2 works exactly the same as the original Pulse, with a single switch on the bottom of the device toggling between the two airflow and power settings. You can also use the switch to turn the device off.
Geek Bar Pulse 2 Flavors
The Geek Bar Pulse 2 has a selection of five flavors at launch. Geek Bar calls these flavors the Hubba series because each flavor in the series has a bubblegum note. Many new disposable vapes debut with fairly small flavor selections, and that’s generally because the manufacturers are waiting to see how successful the products will be. In this case, though, we think it’s mostly a matter of Geek Bar trying to make sure that they’ll be able to produce enough units to meet the anticipated demand. You can certainly expect more flavors to be on the way very soon.
Here's an overview of what’s available at launch.
| Flavor | Review |
|---|---|
| Blue Razz Hubba | Everybody loves a great blue razz vape. Blue Razz Hubba takes the classic blue raspberry flavor in a new direction by combining it with a bubblegum note. If you’re a blue razz aficionado looking for something a little different, this is a great first choice. |
| Grape Hubba | Grape bubblegum. This flavor has plenty of sweetness and tastes a little like a certain popular brand of gum that’s packaged with a comic strip. |
| Lemon Hubba | Lemon Hubba might be the most unique Geek Bar Pulse 2 flavor since lemon bubblegum isn’t exactly a product that you see everywhere. It completely works, though, with the tartness of the lemon bringing some tasty balance to the sweet bubblegum base. |
| Strawberry Watermelon Hubba | This is probably the Geek Bar Pulse 2 flavor that most closely resembles a bubblegum flavor you’d actually buy. You know those packs of pink-and-green strawberry-watermelon gum that you can always find in the checkout lane at the supermarket? Strawberry Watermelon Hubba tastes just like that. |
| White Peach Hubba | White Peach Hubba combines a juicy peach note with a bubblegum-flavored base and might be the sweetest of all Geek Bar Pulse 2 flavors. If you prefer a flavor profile with much more sweetness than tartness, this might be the best choice for you. |
Geek Bar Pulse 2 Review: Our Expert Perspective
Overall, the Geek Bar Pulse 2 is an easy vape to recommend, whether you’re an existing Geek Bar fan or not. We commend the designers at Geek Bar for developing a new device that’s better than the original Geek Bar Pulse in every way without changing any of the things that made their flagship device so popular in the first place. The Geek Bar Pulse 2 is definitely a vape that’s going to have everyone talking this year, and we’re very confident that you’re going to love it.
Best Points
- Flavor quality is noticeably improved compared to the original Geek Bar Pulse
- Improved wick and better e-liquid management allows the Pulse 2 to deliver more puffs with the same amount of vape juice
- Tasteful design refinements; device has a more modern appearance but still looks like a Geek Bar
- Improved battery lasts longer and charges more quickly
Could Be Improved
- We hope that Geek Bar will expand the flavor selection quickly; although the Pulse 2 is dramatically improved, the original Pulse will continue to stay relevant for a while due to its much larger flavor selection