One of the greatest things about all recent vapes from Geek Bar is that they have smart screens to let you know when you’re running out of e-liquid. One of the things that might surprise you about a Geek Bar, though, is that it’s not actually empty when the meter says “0.” In fact, some people have mentioned that they can continue using their Geek Bars for upwards of a week once they’re “empty.”
So, how long do Geek Bars last on “0” juice? The answer may differ depending on your vaping patterns, but it’s usually safe to say that you have at least a couple of days left unless you’re a very heavy vaper. Nevertheless, the “0” is a reminder that you need to replace your device right away because you never know when it’s going to dry out for good.
In this guide, we’re going to tell you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Geek Bars and their smart screens. You’re going to learn why you can’t always trust what they say – and on top of that, you’re also going to learn why you shouldn’t put too much stock in any disposable vape’s advertised puff count.
Why Are the Smart Screens on Geek Bars So Inaccurate?
When you use any disposable vape with a smart screen, you’re probably going to find that the e-liquid meter will run out long before the device is actually empty. Because of the design of a typical disposable vape, there’s actually almost no way to gauge the remaining e-liquid supply accurately. The e-liquid is usually stored in a closed chamber, suspended in an absorbent material that prevents the juice from leaking out and channels it to the heating coil. It’s not really possible to insert any kind of liquid sensor that would produce an accurate reading.
So, disposable vape makers like Geek Bar do the next best thing: They guess.
Like all other modern disposable vapes, a Geek Bar has a built-in software algorithm that tries to estimate how much vape juice is left based on how long you’ve been using the device. People would be very unhappy with a disposable vape that ran out of e-liquid before the meter said the device was empty, though, so vapes are tuned to be very conservative in their estimates. The meter runs out before the e-liquid does, so you won’t have to deal with frustration and disappointment.
How to Know When a Geek Bar Is Almost Empty
If you’re using a Geek Bar that’s on “0,” you’re probably wondering how you can tell when the device is really about to run out of vape juice since you can’t trust what’s on the screen. The answer is that you need to pay attention to the device’s flavor.
If you take a hit that seems flavorless and produces a much smaller vapor cloud than usual – and you know that the battery isn’t dead – you know that you need to replace your Geek Bar right away. You’ll probably get a few more good puffs if you put your device down for a little while to let the e-liquid in the wick equalize, but your Geek Bar is basically empty at this point.
How Long Does a Geek Bar Really Last?
Recent Geek Bar vapes are advertised to last anywhere from 15,000 to 25,000 puffs, but all manufacturers exaggerate the puff counts of their devices a bit. In reality, you’re probably not going to hit your device tens of thousands of times before it runs out of vape juice. With an e-liquid supply of less than 20 ml, that’s not very realistic.
You can blame the manufacturers for the trend of exaggerated puff counts. When one started doing it, they all had to do the same thing or risk consumers ignoring their products. It’s hard for a disposable vape with a smaller number on the box to sell as well as one with a huge number, even if they actually have the same amount of e-liquid.
So, how long does a Geek Bar really last? It’s best to think of it in terms of days rather than puffs – and as we mentioned at the beginning of the article, there are some people who claim that they can continue to use their Geek Bars for a week after they’re empty. It’s likely that those people are light vapers, but it’s safe to say that you can definitely count on a Geek Bar lasting several days – or maybe even weeks – from the time you open it.
How to Make Your Geek Bars Last Longer
The fact that you can buy a vape that’s ready to go right out of the box and lasts days or weeks before running out of vape juice is exactly why disposable vapes are the most popular vaping products right now. Still, every additional day that you can get out of a vape means a lot of extra money in your pocket – so what can you do to make your Geek Bars last longer?
The best strategy for getting more hits out of a Geek Bar is simply to keep it out of your reach when you’re not using it. Because modern vapes taste so good, some people hit them almost constantly all day long because they enjoy it. At that point, you’re not really using your Geek Bar for the nicotine – you’re just using it to keep yourself busy. If you have to get up and move across the room to hit your vape, you’ll think about whether you actually need the nicotine or not.
Another way to make a Geek Bar last longer is by counting how many times you hit it each day. Were you a pack-a-day smoker before you switched to vaping? If so, you probably smoked around a pack of cigarettes per day. There are 10-15 puffs in a cigarette, so you can be sure that you’re getting just about the right amount of nicotine for your needs if you hit your Geek Bar about 200-300 times a day in all. If you’re not overusing your device, you can be confident that it’ll last a very long time.
