Geek Bar Pulse Review: A Space-Age Disposable Vape

Geek Bar Pulse Deep Dive Review

When it comes to disposables, Geek Bar’s new Pulse certainly rockets ahead of the pack. From the moment you unwrap it, the Pulse looks like it skipped out of a sci-fi movie. Its chunky “capsule” body comes in bright, fruity colors with space-themed planet logos – complete with a playful slogan, “May the Pulse be with you.” Reviewers describe it as a “futuristic, space-age capsule” with a transparent side panel that lights up with cosmic-style animations. In other words, it’s no ordinary vape pen. The ship-like design not only stands out, it reinforces the fruity “planet” theme of each flavor. In hand the Pulse feels solid and palmable: the glossy plastic body has just the right heft, with raised accent lines that improve grip. Overall it’s a bold, toy-like aesthetic – and while that means it can look a bit “gamer” (one reviewer even called the glowing screen “a bit too toy-like”), Geek Bar has nailed the vibe. It’s fun and eye-catching without feeling cheaply made.

Full-Side Screen and Smart Interface

One of the Pulse’s most innovative features is its full-side LED display. Unlike any disposable before it, the Pulse sports a nearly edge-to-edge screen on one side, showing battery level and e-liquid capacity in real-time. Geek Bar even calls it the world’s first full-screen smart LED display on a disposable. Practically, this means you can glance at the device and immediately see how much juice and battery remain, thanks to intuitive icons – for example, a lightning bolt for power and droplets for e-juice. The display is not just functional but also entertaining: it comes alive with animated graphics (Geeks Bar dubs them “cosmic-style animations”) whenever you vape or charge, making every puff feel like launching a rocket. In fact, a handy digital meter gradually decreases as you use it, solving the common problem of not knowing when a disposable will run dry.

The screen also provides clear mode indicators. A sliding switch on the bottom of the device powers on the Pulse and toggles between modes. Slide it to the first position and the Pulse lights up in Regular mode (indicated by a green circle animation on the screen); slide it to the second position and you enter PULSE mode (a rocket icon appears with a red tracking light). In short, everything is laid out on-screen: battery percentage, juice bars, and even mode symbols. This modern interface is far beyond what you’ll find on most disposables, and it makes the Pulse feel like a mini vape mod in disposable form.

PULSE Mode and Power Performance

The Pulse’s headline feature is its dual power modes, something unheard-of in disposables before now. You get a normal mode for standard vaping and an all-out Pulse mode that cranks things up. In Pulse mode, the output jumps to roughly 20 watts – a massive increase over typical disposables (which often run around 8–10W). This high-power mode fires both of the mesh coils simultaneously, producing very large clouds and intense flavor. Geek Bar’s marketing proudly notes that Pulse is the first disposable to hit 20W, and in practice you can really feel the difference.

Practically speaking, use the slide switch to select a mode before you vape: regular (green) or pulse (red). The draw is always activated by inhale (auto-draw), but the mode determines how hard it hits. In regular mode the Pulse behaves like a very airy, loose MTL (mouth-to-lung) device – smooth and easy-going. Flip into Pulse mode and it turns into a restricted direct-lung vape. Reviewers note that Pulse mode “generates larger and more flavorful clouds”, giving a throat-hitting restricted lung draw. In short, Pulse mode delivers a much bigger, warmer hit at the cost of speedier juice and battery consumption.

Vaping360’s tests show that in Pulse mode you burn through juice about twice as fast. In fact, roughly 20% of the e-liquid can vanish in just a couple of hours of puffing on high power. The flip side is that your clouds and flavor are turned up to 11. If you switch between modes, you can extend the life: use Regular mode for casual vaping (up to ~15,000 puffs available) and Pulse mode for big cloud sessions (~7,500 puffs in this mode). This flexibility is a game-changer: you get the longevity of a long-puff device plus the burst of power when you want it, all without losing a disposable’s simplicity.

On the hardware side, the Pulse achieves this with a dual mesh coil system. Each mouthpiece contains two stacked mesh coils (one upper, one lower) and an advanced dual-core chipset that controls them. In normal mode the coils fire alternately (to prolong coil life), while Pulse mode energizes them together at 20W. The result is steady, even heating and very dense vapor production. Vaping360 noted that despite this intense setup, the Pulse remains “fast, warm, quiet, and super smooth” – with no annoying clicking or whirring as the coils alternate. In other words, the dual-mesh design delivers giant clouds and rich flavor without any noticeable hiccup or lag in the hit.

Flavor and Vapor Quality

If you’re a flavor chaser, the Geek Bar Pulse is going to be one of the most rewarding disposables you’ve tried. Across its fruit and candy lineup, users consistently praise the intensity and purity of flavor. Vaping360 even went on record to say the Pulse “produces some of the best flavor (if not the best) of any disposable”. The sweetness is vivid and well-developed, with plenty of bright fruit notes. Standout flavors include the highly-rated Mexico Mango (a creamy, ultra-ripe mango) and Juicy Peach Ice (a super-sweet peach) – both of which are exceptional in pulse mode. In general, these flavors benefit from the Pulse’s high output; the boosted power seems to unlock extra aroma and vaporized aroma molecules, making the taste pop.

Vapor production is equally impressive. In Pulse mode the thick clouds feel more like a sub-ohm tank than a pen – big, warm, and noticeable in a good way. In regular mode you still get a very respectable MTL-type cloud that is noticeably thicker than most 5–10W disposables. The inhale is smooth and almost creamy in quality; because the coils alternate firing quietly, there is no harsh “snap” to the hit. One reviewer mentions that instead of a jarring throat hit, you get a satisfying chest hit from each puff.

That said, a couple of caveats on the experience: remember, it’s a 50mg/ml (5%) nicotine device. In Pulse mode, those massive clouds can deliver quite a strong nicotine rush. Novice vapers should be cautious – the reviewer at Vaping360 warned that a hard pull in Pulse mode “might be a lot to handle if you’re used to tootle-puff tokes”. And because the device is virtually juiced-charged for performance, intense use will drain its resources quickly. On the upside, you can top it up via USB-C charging, but like all disposables its juice is sealed – you recharge the battery, not refill the liquid.

User Experience and Daily Use

Everyday use of the Geek Bar Pulse is generally a breeze, with a few thoughtful touches for convenience. First, note the bite-friendly mouthpiece. It’s a soft, clear rubber cap that is slightly offset on the top edge of the device. It feels sturdy (not squishy or cheap) and is literally biteable, for those who like to gently clamp down. Many users find this firmer, rounded mouthpiece more comfortable than the thin duck-bill style on some disposables. It’s a small detail, but reviewers praised it as “an absolute pleasure to use” – a fitting match for such a tech-forward design.

Power and mode switching are just as user-friendly. There’s a small slide switch on the bottom: forward to turn the Pulse on in regular mode, and slide it again to enter Pulse mode. This sliding tab clicks into place, so it’s impossible to accidentally switch modes while vaping. Since there’s no dedicated fire button, the only controls are this slider and the inhale action. The device actually remembers the mode: the chosen mode’s symbol (rocket or circle) stays on the screen until changed. This means you can turn off (by sliding back to OFF) and then on later without losing your setting. All in all, the control scheme is intuitive – even a novice could start hitting it within seconds.

As for draw style, the Pulse has no adjustable airflow ring, but that’s okay because each mode sets its own airflow. In regular mode the draw is a very loose MTL – quite airy, akin to something like a relaxed pod system. Switch to Pulse mode and it feels like a mild restricted-lung hit (roughly comparable to a higher-powered pod or low-W sub-ohm). The bottom switch itself contains the airflow channel: sliding it reveals different-sized vents for each mode. This built-in mode airflow means you don’t fiddle with rings – you get either gentle MTL (regular) or a bit more open draw (pulse). It works well, although advanced users might miss having a stepless airflow control.

The onboard display contributes positively too. Apart from the animations, it only lights up when you draw or press the slider, and it goes dark a few seconds after each puff. So it’s not glaring in your face all the time. The battery indicator is clear (a number plus bar) and even the e-juice indicator is beautifully rendered – you see little droplet icons dropping down as you vape. One extra perk: you charge via USB-C on the side of the Pulse. A charging animation plays on the screen, and it reaches full in a reasonable time given the 650 mAh cell. That’s far better than many disposables that either have no pass-through or slower micro-USB ports.

Technology Highlights (VPU, Coils, and Wick)

Geek Bar doesn’t just slap lights on the Pulse – it also loaded it with advanced components. They call the electronics “VPU (Vaping Process Unit)” – essentially a custom chip that manages the modes, power output, and safety. Under that shell are the product’s secret weapons:

Etched Mesh Coils: Rather than smooth wire, the mesh coils in the Pulse are etched or textured, which Geek Bar claims increases the heating surface area. More surface means more vaporization of e-liquid – Geek Bar’s figures show roughly 24% more vapor vs. a regular coil (something their tech slides boast). In practice this means very thick, consistent clouds and flavor.
Through-Air Bonded Non-Woven Wick: Instead of plain cotton, the Pulse uses a fibrous “non-woven” material for wicking. This special media is produced under vacuum with air-bonded fibers (think of it as a mini fiberglass mat). Geek Bar says this delivers almost 100% yield in manufacturing (less waste) and wicks juice evenly. For the vaper, it likely translates to no dry hits and uniform saturation.
High-Porosity Ceramic Core: At the heart of the coil chamber is a cylindrical ceramic piece with micro-pores (0.1–80µm in size). This core sits around the coils. The ceramic’s job is to hold and distribute e-liquid extremely uniformly and to add thermal mass. This smoothes out any hot spots and helps deliver steady vapor draw after draw. Geek Bar claims this boosts consistency by 70% – in plain terms, your vape hits the same flavor-wise from first puff to last.

Taken together, these innovations make the Pulse’s performance more akin to a fine rebuildable atomizer than a throwaway. For example, the etched coils and dual-core firing help prevent rapid gunking, so the flavor stays clean longer. The advanced wick and ceramic keep all 16mL of e-juice working for you without unexpected dry patches. In other words, what you’re vaping is not just clever marketing – there is real engineering here aimed at better flavor and vapor stability over the life of the device.

How It Stacks Up to Typical Disposables

For context, most disposable vapes on the market are much simpler: one coil (usually plain mesh or wire), one mode, and a plastic mouthpiece. Battery life and puffs tend to max out around 3,000–5,000 on popular models, with output in the single-digit watt range. Screen displays are virtually unheard of (one can usually only guess juice level from weight or shaking). In contrast, the Geek Bar Pulse breaks almost every mold:

Dual modes: The Pulse is the first disposable to give you a switchable power mode. Now competitors are rushing to imitate, but Pulse was ahead of the curve.
Massive puff count: With its 650 mAh battery and 16 mL of juice, Geek Bar advertises up to 15,000 puffs in regular mode (7,500 in high-power mode). That rivals or exceeds even “ultra-long” disposables (some brands claim 10K–25K now, but few have full screens or dual coils).
Smart display: The full-side screen is virtually unique. Most disposables never tell you your status in real time. Pulse’s meter and icons put other disposables to shame.
Fast charging: USB-C is becoming more common, but some disposables still use micro-USB or none at all. Pulse can be topped off quickly, making it more like a rechargeable pod kit.
Build quality: The hard anodized finish, thick acrylic mouthpiece, and fancy electronics give it a premium feel. It’s built more like a pod mod than a flimsy throwaway.

In short, if you pit the Geek Bar Pulse against your average disposable, it’s an entirely different class. It’s almost as if Geek Bar took a small vape mod, locked in a fixed coil and e-juice, and called it a disposable. That’s why reviewers say it “changed people’s opinions of what a disposable vape can be”.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

Cutting-Edge Design: Bold spaceship/fruit-themed look that really stands out, with bright, glossy colors and full-length LED panel. It’s instantly recognizable.
Full Status Display: Battery % and juice gauge are visible at a glance on the side screen. No more guessing when it’ll die.
Dual Power Modes: Switch between a mild MTL draw (for all-day vaping) and an intense 20W pulse mode for huge clouds and flavor boosts. This flexibility is unmatched.
Outstanding Flavor: Practically every review highlights the flavor intensity. The dual mesh coils and high output really make fruity/candy flavors pop. Reviewer Favorite “Mexico Mango” is described as “unparalleled”.
Smooth, Quiet Operation: Unlike some disposables, the Pulse fires very quietly and smoothly. You won’t hear clicking coils – it feels refined.
Rechargeable & USB-C: 650 mAh battery and USB-C charging mean you can charge on the go and get similar usage to a pod kit. (The OLED shows charging animation too.)
Innovative Tech: Features like etched coils, special wicking, and a ceramic core theoretically improve longevity and consistency, adding to the premium feel.

Cons:

Battery/ Juice Drain in Pulse Mode: If you chain-vape in Pulse mode, expect to burn through power (and juice) quickly. A couple of hours of heavy Pulse vaping can eat 20% of the liquid. Regular mode must be used for longevity.
High Nicotine, Intense Hit: 5% nicotine and massive vapor in Pulse mode can be overpowering. Beginners or low-nic vapers may find the rush quite strong (and must take care with it).
Screen & Lights May Not Suit Everyone: The animated display is fun, but some may find the flashing rocket graphics a bit childish. You can’t turn off the lights, so the screen always wakes when you draw.
No Adjustable Airflow: The draw is fixed by mode. Regular mode feels like a very loose MTL, and Pulse feels like a restricted lung draw. If you prefer crisp duck-bill airflow adjustment, that’s missing here.
Flavor Variety (subjective): The flavors run heavily to sweet fruit and candy. Some reviewers note a lack of creamy/dessert profiles (no custard or pastry flavors). If you like rich dessert vapes, your choices are slim.
Disposable Cost: Price is higher than bargain disposables (it’s about ~$15–$16 each). You’re paying for the tech.

Final Verdict

The Geek Bar Pulse isn’t for everyone – but if you’re in its target zone, it’s truly out of this world. For casual vapers who want a bit of fun and don’t mind the 5% nicotine, the Pulse offers a playful, easy experience: just inhale and watch the screen light up. For enthusiasts chasing huge flavor and cloud potential, it’s likely to impress: it has “the most flavor-dense performance” of any disposable tested. In short, it’s best suited to flavor fanatics and gadget lovers. It’s not the stealthiest or cheapest throwaway, but it rewards you richly for that.

In the end, Geek Bar Pulse is exactly what its name implies: a high-energy blast of tech and taste. It’s a small spaceship of a vape that takes you on a flavor journey – from mellow cruising in regular mode to warp-speed clouds in Pulse mode. If you’ve ever wished a disposable could do more (because, frankly, “more” usually means better flavor and control), the Pulse delivers. As one reviewer concluded, people aren’t exaggerating when they call it a “game changer” in the disposable vape world. Just be ready for liftoff!

Who Should Buy It? Geek Bar Pulse is perfect for vapers who love fruit and candy profiles and want lots of vapor and novelty. Beginners can enjoy it too, as it’s draw-activated and foolproof – just beware the nicotine strength. If you appreciate on-screen feedback and adjustable power (even if only two options), and if a quirky “spaceship” design makes you smile, you’ll get a kick out of this device. In short, for anyone who values flavor and fun over stealth, Pulse is a peerless pick. It’s charged with innovation – and it lives up to the hype.