Renee and I decided to embark on a fun (maybe) experiment.

What if we tried 5 different disposable vapes under $10 and rate them? Well, we finally got around to giving them all a try and this is what we found.

Listen to the full episode of The Fog Lounge for all five tests, our reactions, ratings and plenty of questionable decisions along the way.

Discuss here on The Fog Lounge forum

BLURRBAR Galaxy Edition 40k Disposable

Price: $6.99

Product information: 20mL prefilled capacity, 25-40k puffs and 3D curved screen

Review on the site we bought it: 5 reviews total, 4.2 average

Renee’s thoughts: I did like the design of this disposable, but I absolutely hated the flavor which is surprising given that I am a HUGE banana fan. It definitely tastes like the inside of a banana peel, but there’s also this other taste I can’t quite put my finger on. Unfortunately this was an absolute no for me.

My rating: 1.5

Steve’s thoughts: I’m not a fan of lots of graphics on a disposable, so that doesn’t impact my rating. The taste is strange, whether it’s in boost or regular mode. It has a taste that is similar to what the inside of a banana peel tastes like, but muted. Get a tiny bit of taffy flavor, but overall not something I enjoy. A bit of ice, but not overpowering. The more I try this one the more I don’t hate it, it’s not terrible.

My rating: 2.5

AIRFUZE Addon 4000 Disposable

Price: $9.99

Product Information: 18mL + 6mL dual capacity system, adjustable airflow, LED display and 40,000 puffs.

Review on the site we bought it: 18 reviews total, 4.6 average

Renee’s thoughts: This looks like a kids toy and tastes like bland oatmeal. Again, this is not one I enjoyed at all. However, I do like the pastel colors of the disposables. I am a little confused by the design though. There’s a front section that opens up, and on the front it says, “nicotine oral strips 3 pcs,” but there is nothing inside the little section. Overall, this wasn’t for me.

My rating: 1

Steve’s thoughts: Mostly has a doughy oatmeal taste with a little bit of blueberry. I don’t mind the design, although it looks like a kids toy. No display to speak of, just an air control knob. It has a button to add more ice, without it you get a little bit of ice. I like having the option, though. Again, not terrible. I don’t mind the taste but it does leave that bitter aftertaste in your mouth that many disposables do. I have to admit that this one is growing on me.

My rating: 2.5

CZAR CZ9000 Disposable

Price: Currently out of stock on the site we bought it on, but it was under $10

Product Information: 17 mL prefilled, 5% nicotine and 9,000 puffs

Review on the site we bought it: 60 reviews total, 4.8 average

Renee’s thoughts: A fun design and it’s pink so of course I love that. It’s a matte feeling with a marble-like design over it. I wish this had more flavor because the little I can taste seems promising. It tastes the way a disposable does as it’s beginning to lose its flavor which is too bad. Not too bad, though.

My rating: 2.5

Steve’s thoughts: Very muted taste, but it isn’t bad. A hint of cherry and ice but not very flavorful. I like the size and all there is of a display is a battery indication. If you’re looking for something cheap that doesn’t leave you with a weird aftertaste and is small, this can be an option.

My rating: 2

AIR BAR Mini 2000 Disposable

Price: 6.99

Product Information: 5mL prefilled juice, 5% or 50mg nicotine, uses a 1.6ohm mesh coil to deliver 2,000 puffs.

Review on the site we bought it: 6 reviews total, 4.3 average

Renee’s thoughts: I really enjoyed this! The flavor packs a punch, the device itself is small, and the design is slick and simple. Plus, it’s pink. I’m still using this device and still very much enjoying it.

My rating: 5

Steve’s thoughts: This little device impressed me. It’s small, no charging capability but the taste is more like what you’d expect with freebase. It fits in your pocket and the taste is more berry with peach than straight peach. No display other than some lights on the bottom. I’d buy again. The best out of the bunch.

My rating: 3.5

X_POSED 35k Disposable

Price: 7.99

Review on the site we bought it: 7 reviews total, 4.3 average

Product Information: 16mL prefilled, duel mesh coils and requires a seperate battery portion to charge.

Renee’s thoughts: What Steve said.

My rating: Incomplete

Steve’s thoughts: This is an incomplete rating because it requires a battery that costs $9.99 as a kit, this is a refill. We will revisit this one. It did have power when we received it, but has since died. We remember not being impressed by it.

My rating: Incomplete.