What is the alternative to the Disposable Puff?

You probably know or you are perhaps a consumer of these famous Puffs also called disposable vapes pen which have invaded the electronic cigarette market in recent years. With their absolute simplicity of use (no button, no filling ...), these devices have become a real gateway into the world of vaping for beginners.

Despite this, these smoking cessation devices have significant disadvantages, both economically and ecologically, which we will present to you.

At Freevap, we offer these puffs in our catalogue, as we hope that they will allow many smokers to take a first step towards vaping and thus reduce their risks associated with smoking before moving on to a more sustainable vape.

What is a disposable Puff

Puffs, also known as disposable electronic cigarettes, are the simplest all-in-one vaping devices you can find. Pre-filled and ready to use like a traditional cigarette, Puffs are meant to be smoked without having to do anything except inhale. With 600 puffs of autonomy, these Puffs which are closed devices (without a filling system) and non-refillable should be thrown away after use.

The ultra-simplistic handling and the compact aspect of these vaping systems has quickly made the news, both good and bad, and attracted a new audience of beginner vapers.

A godsend, you might say! The Puff will allow many users of conventional cigarettes to leave the world of combustion and move to the vape without any constraints. Despite this, as we mentioned, these qualities are accompanied by major disadvantages such as a high cost of use and a significant ecological aspect that we will address later.

The evolution of the puff over time

To meet the expectations of consumers of disposable vapes pen, manufacturers of electronic cigarettes such as Elf bar have evolved the concept of the Puff to refillable Pods associated with sealed cartridges as the famous range Elfa bar. These cartridges are pre-filled and you simply slip them into your pod to be able to vaporize.

The notable advantage of this development is a reduction in the ecological impact of puffs in terms of battery recycling while maintaining ease of use.

Despite this, even if efforts have been made, we are still far from a "real vape"! And by that, we mean of course an electronic cigarette that can be recharged and refilled.

The notable advantage of this development is a reduction in the ecological impact of puffs in terms of battery recycling while maintaining ease of use.

Despite this, even if efforts have been made, we are still far from a "real vape"! And by that, we mean of course an electronic cigarette that can be recharged and refilled.

Is the Puff really economical?

The switch from traditional cigarettes to electronic cigarettes is a choice that results from several factors. Even if the health aspect is undoubtedly the triggering factor for many people, the budget aspect associated with vaping is also to be taken into account.

So let's see if these famous Puffs are such a good idea for your wallet compared to its alternatives!

Comparison of the cost per ml of e-liquid of a Puff :

Disposable Puff	Sealed Pod	Refillable pod
4,25 CHF / ml	2 CHF / ml	0,59 CHF / ml

We think that the facts speak for themselves, the figures are sometimes worth more than a thousand words!

The disposable Puff is undoubtedly the most expensive product per milliliter among smoking cessation solutions with vape. Its price per milliliter is 7 times higher than the price per millimeter of a 10 ml e-liquid ... Even if the sealed Pods are better budget than the Puffs, it remains 3.5 times more expensive per ml than a 10 ml e-liquid.

Budget comparison of Puff, Sealed Pod and Fillable Pod:

Let's go a little further in our budget analysis between these 3 types of e-cig. Now that we have seen the difference in price per millilitre, let's see what it looks like over a period of one month (30 days) to really see the savings. In this example we will take a new vaper who smoked 1 pack of conventional cigarettes per day.

	Disposable Puff	Sealed Pod	Refillable pod
Average material price	8,50 x 20 = 170 CHF one Puff every 1.5 days	10,90 CHF	25 CHF
Average price refill / e-liquid	/	4 x 30 = 120 CHF one cartbridge every 1 days	5,90 x 6 = 35,4 CHF one 10 ml vial every 5 days
Coil	/	/	2,50 CHF x 3 = 7,50 CHF One change of resistance every 3 days
Total (including equipment)	170 CHF	130,90 CHF	67,90 CHF
Total (excluding equipment)	170 CHF / mois	120 CHF / mois	42.90 CHF / mois

This is a true demonstration of strength that the fillable pod offers us in your mission of smoking cessation with a long-term saving of 300% compared to the use of disposable puffs. Of course, this is easily explained, because when you buy a disposable vape pen, you pay for the material (resistance, battery....) as well as the e-liquid. Even if these figures can vary up or down depending on your vaping habits, the refillable pod will remain your number one vape budget ally!

What is the ecological impact of the Puff?

The second point that is in our opinion not negligible is the disastrous ecological aspect of Puffs! At a time when ecology is at the centre of all concerns, this type of e-cigarette is an environmental nonsense highlighting the programmed obsolescence so decried nowadays.

Made from a single block, the major problem with puffs is that they consist of a battery that cannot be recharged. These batteries, which can initially be recharged 300 times, are then thrown away. Stpéhane Marty, a famous youtuber specialised in microelectronics, clearly expresses his opinion on puffs "a product designed in spite of common sense. Using a lithium battery designed to be recharged hundreds of times and last for years, when it will only be used here once and then thrown away, is just catastrophic and unacceptable.

The world of vape has enough detractors today, so why repeat the ecological disaster of the classic cigarette with more than 6 billion cigarette butts thrown away in nature in Switzerland alone when there are refillable and refillable alternatives like Pods?

At Freevap, we advocate a clean and sustainable vape. That's why we're asking you today about the means to achieve this. You will nevertheless find Puffs in our catalogue, but only as a first step towards quitting smoking. This is a good way to get your foot in the door before moving on to a sustainable alternative.

The fillable pod, the number one alternative to the puff!

As you can see, the refillable and refillable pod is undoubtedly the number one alternative to puffs both in terms of your vape budget and ecologically! But these advantages do not stop there. We will see that this type of electronic cigarette still has surprises in store for you and will allow you to discover what we call at Freevap: the REAL VAPE!

Comparison of the benefits of Puff, Sealed Pod and Fillable Pod:

Disposable Puff	Sealed Pod	Refillable pod
✅ Ease of use	✅ Ease of use	☑️ Relative ease of use. . You can choose to use cartridges with built-in coil.
❌ Higher cost per use	☑️ Relatively high cost per use	✅ Lower cost per use
❌ Low choice of flavours	❌ Low choice of flavours	✅ High choice of flavours
❌ Only 3 rates (0,10,20 mg/ml in nicotine salts)	❌ Only 3 rates (0(0,10,20 mg/ml in nicotine salts)	✅ Wide choice of nicotine levels and types
❌ E-liquid quality	❌ E-liquid quality	✅ Premium eliquids with traceability
❌ No customization possible	❌ No customization possible	✅ Diversity of materials and customization
❌ Undeniable ecological aspect (discarded vape kit)	☑️ Reduced environmental impact (you keep the battery, but throw away the cartridges)	✅ Recyclable materials and vials

Again, the refillable pod will give you a plethora of advantages over the disposable puff. You will be able to discover a new world of tasty, premium quality e-liquid without being limited to a dozen flavours. All with wider nicotine levels allowing you to better manage your smoking cessation by gradually reducing it.

Which refillable pod to choose as an alternative to the disposable Puff?

For your transition to refillable and refillable vape, we have put together a selection of the best Pod kits that combine the benefits of puffs without their drawbacks. You'll find a tight MTL draw similar to the feel of the classic cigarette and a mini size to carry your new material with you everywhere! If you want more information on choosing your vape, please see our guide "how to choose your first e-cigarette".

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Which e-liquid to choose as an alternative to disposable Puff?

You are now equipped with your first "real vape", it's time to choose your new e-liquid(s). The field of possibilities is now open to you. We have selected for you a list of our best selling e-liquids. To choose your nicotine rate, please consult our guide on "how to choose your e-liquid".