SMOK, Vuse, Upends and more! Listing 21 bestselling disposable vapes in 2023.
If you are looking for the best disposable vapes in South Africa, look no further.
They’re easy to come by, super easy to use, and available in all kinds of flavours and nicotine strengths – vaping has never been easier.
They’re simply convenient, cost-effective and on top of that, have increasingly longer lifespans. Today, you can pay as little as under R100 per unit at almost any tobacco outlet, making vaping “on the go” smoother than ever before.
Their advancement has continued since the first disposable vape was released in 2004, and today we have an incredibly advanced selection of disposable vapes to choose from.
Here is a summary of the top 10 disposable vape brands in South Africa:
Summary
- Airscream Airpops One Use
- Smok Novo Bar
- Vuse Go
- Vuse Go max
- Vapengin
- Boltvapes
- Boltdisposables
- Vozol
- Upends
- Elf Bar BC5000
Safety:
Because disposables are so easy to come by and can simply be disposed of and replaced at an affordable rate, it is important to know the dangers that improper disposal can cause to the environment.
Lithium-ion batteries (as used in almost all vapes) take upwards of a staggering 100 years to fully decompose. With an average of 70% of all vapers in 2023 declaring that they use disposable vapes as their main method of nicotine consumption, we can only imagine the piles of plastic waste created as a result of improper disposal.
Do not simply dispose of your used disposable vape devices in your household bin or any standard public trashcan.
Always dispose of any lithium-ion-containing electronic devices in a dedicated refuge location; these are usually clearly marked at local shopping centers and any store that sells them. Some vape brands even offer free disposable vapes upon returning a select amount of depleted vapes as motivation to recycle your used goods.
Now that the needed safety measures are out of the way, here are the top 10 best disposable vapes in South Africa:
List of Best Disposable Vapes
Airscream Airspops One Use
The Airscream Airspops range is a highly sought-after disposable vape available in 3ml, 6ml and 12ml capacities – all available in 3.6% and 5% nicotine strengths. These high nicotine profiles in nicotine salts have become the norm in most disposable vapes nowadays – effectively delivering ample amounts of nicotine without feeling overwhelmingly harsh on the throat.
The Airspos One range is available in an incredible 30 flavors to choose from, and can be purchased at most tobacco and grocery shops throughout South Africa.
You can expect a lightweight design, slick surface texture, and consistently powerful flavour and nicotine delivery with each drag.
Airspops one-use vapes are available in 3ml, 6ml and 12ml nic salt options, of which the 12ml option boasts a rechargeable battery and a mesh coil to pair.
Some of the most popular flavours include:
- Bubblegum
- Banana Ice
- Apple Cola
- Zesty Lemon
- Lychee Rasberry
Newly released flavours include:
- Chewy Beans
- Ice Cola
- Mango Peach Guava
SMOK Novo Bar
A go-to for many vapers who like sturdy, trustworthy and affordable vape products – SMOK is a legendary brand in the vape market and continues to deliver its excellency with the SMOK Novo Bar – a rather bulky, yet beautiful 1,000 drag device available in at least 23 flavours to date.
Pre-filled with 3ml of 5% nic salts and a handy 600mah battery, the SMOK Novo Bar is well worth its price and provides extra security with its short circuit protection, low voltage protection and 10-second draw cutoff protection.
It’s readily available, has sound performance, is backed up by a solid brand reputation and delivers in every aspect; from mouthwatering flavours to long-lasting battery life – everything an avid vaper would want.
Vuse Go
Arguably the most popular disposable vape in South Africa in 2022- 2023, the Vuse Go is incredibly affordable and really meant to be used in one or two nights of socializing.
The device offers 500 drags in 9 incredibly tasty flavours. Being non-rechargeable and non-refillable (as is the standard with most disposable vapes under 1,000 drags) the Vuse Go is perfect for a quick replacement or for those vaping on the go.
Vuso Go devices contain 3% nic salts and are known to be very well-priced while delivering truly impressive flavour – a perfect and consistent middle ground that has earned them a place among the best disposable vapes in South Africa.
Vuse Go Max
The big brother of Vuso Go, the Vuse Go Max offers 1,500 drags instead of 500, also in 3% nic salts anf 9 flavours.
The qualities that Vuse disposable products share are snappy drag-activated coils, powerful flavour delivery, 3% nic salts and drags under the 2,000 count. These are numbers that casual vapers enjoy simply because they fit well with vapers that don’t require large amounts of nicotine or large quantities of drags as offered with other disposables.
If you enjoy casual vaping but still expect impressive flavour and a beautiful overall design, the Vuse range will be a perfect fit.
Vapengin
On to devices with a little more drag quantity, reaching the 5,500 (15ml) 500mah – 8,000 (17ml) 500mah mark. Of course, these numbers are supported with a type-C rechargeable battery so you won’t feel the need to chase down 5,500 puffs in a few days.
They’re nic-salt based and produce mouthwatering mesh-coil flavours, from start to finish.
The design of the device is quite special, having a seethrough hardened plastic container which allows you to see both the battery and e-liquid container within. The mouthpiece is comfortable to use and provides a smooth drag feel overall.
Vapengin devices are affordable for their longevity and can be purchased at most tobacco outlets throughout South Africa.
BOLT
To avoid confusion, there are two bolt vape brands: https://boltvapes.co.za/ and https://www.boltdisposable.com/.
To show respect to both brands, we will have an individual breakdown of each.
Boltvapes
Boltvapes is a relatively new vape brand sold in South Africa alone, and it’s getting some serious attention.
What sets it apart from most other disposables is its one nicotine strength of 2%, delivered in 1,800 puffs per device. This is enjoyed by many vapers, since not everyone feels comfortable with consuming 5% nicotine profiles – the strongest nicotine concentration on the market which naturally breeds some level of suspicion in terms of health and addiction.
Boltvapes are non-rechargeable and offer an impressive 850mah battery to support its rather large drag quantity for such a small and sleek device.
They’re available in 15 electrifying flavours and currently stand as one of the best disposables vapes in South Africa.
Boltdisposable
Boltdisposable vapes – “the quickest way down” are the first of their kind, offering 0%, 2% and 5% nicotine profiles respectively.
This is quite special since disposables were initially developed to offer extremely user friendly vaping with little to no maintenance requirements – simply unbox, use and discard. The added option of 0% nicotine is a perfect fit for those who still enjoy the social benefits of vaping, without having to worry about nicotine consumption or device maintenance. This is about as easy and harmless as vaping can get.
They also serve as a perfect journey for smokers who wish to quit the habit in its entirety, providing steadily declining nicotine profiles.
Boltdisposables serve an impressive 1 billion user worldwide and is available in 10 famous flavours, the most common being:
- Grape Ice
- Watermelon Chew
- Red Apple
- Peach Ice
Boltvapes also show environmental responsibility with their recycling program; providing one free Boltdisposable vape for every ten you turn in for recycling.
Vozol
Vozol disposables are quite revolutionary, and are advertised as truly elite vaping devices for many reasons.
They’re one of the few disposable vape brands in South Africa available in bulk packages of 10 devices, are available in popular shopping centers such as Spar, Pick ‘n Pay, Shoprite, Sasol, BP, Caltex and more.
Some prominent features of Vozol disposables include:
- Eco-friendly production and materials
- Fast charging
- PCR materials
- Bio-degradable outer shell
Being around from as early as 2018, Vozol disposables boast an impressive count of over 50 professional research and design members and is marketed as a brand that aims to provide responsible, satisfying and high-quality products to consumers all over the globe.
Vozol devices are manufactured with next-gen mesh coils and are available in 6 different drag quantities, namely:
- 550 – dismountable battery
- 2,000 – VAMT mesh coil + sprinkled surface texture
- 4,000 – VAMT mesh coil, rechargeable, soft mouthpiece
- 6,000 – VAMT mesh coil, rechargeable, soft mouthpiece
- 7,000 – VAMT mesh coil, mouthpiece protector, 30% faster recharge
- 10,000 – S.I.L.C Tech Mesh Coil, mouthpiece protector, 30% faster recharge
On top of that, their variety expands with at least 7 different flavors per design, as mentioned above. Some of the larger drag quantities are manufactured with up to 12 flavours to choose from, all in 5% nic salt nicotine profiles.
Vozol disposables have beautiful matt colour profiles and rounded edges, offering a truly immersive experience in taste and aesthetics.
Upends
Upends stands tall in the disposable vape market, bringing 12 elite disposable devices to your fingertips. Rest assured, every single device on this list is regarded as some of the best disposable vapes available in South Africa.
Their extreme variety of elegant art designs and drag quantities provide an option for every vaper on the market. Up to 24 Incredible flavors are available across most of their devices; and all include next-gen mesh coil technology. In addition, selected devices include a first-of-a-kind “sharktooth” coil and cotton design – creating more surface area and controlled heating within the coil system. This results in ultra-smooth and consistent flavour delivery unlike ever seen before in disposable vape design.
Here is a summary of Upends disposable vapes and their respective features:
- Mirror – 12ml e-liquid, 1.0-ohm mesh coil, 2% nic salts.
- Mirror Pro – Their current flagship product. Dual airflow, 20ml 12,000 puffs, LED display indicating battery-life and e-liquid reserve, 0.9-ohm dual mesh coil, rechargeable.
- Upbar GT – World’s first car concept vape, optional recyclable material, waterfall V-shaped airflow channel, 2ml e-liquid, 1.25-ohm mesh coil.
- Upbar – 2%, 3% & 5% nic salt options, 500 puffs
- Upbar Pro – S-curved mouthpiece, 1.4-ohm next-gen mesh coil, 2ml e-liquid, slick and lightweight design.
- Upbar Nano – Transparent 2ml e-liquid chamber, compact mini-box-design, waterfall V-shaped airflow chamber, industry-leading tesla valve, multi-layer leakproof structure 1.4-ohm next-gen mesh coil.
- Upbar Air – 600+ puffs, close-contact coil & cotton design, world’s first shark-teeth imitation coil design; drags as clear as air.
- Upbar TT – 1.2-ohm mesh coil, 1,600+ puffs, 850mah battery, a striking visual design that also includes spitting and condensation prevention technology.
- Diamond – Soft silicone mouthpiece, 360° drag light, diamond-shell texture, 1.0-ohm mesh coil, 13ml e-liquid, rechargeable.
- Upbar Mod – 5,500 puffs, 13ml e-liquid, mesh coil, striking 3D UV art printing covers, 360° drag light, rechargeable.
- Upbar Box 2 – 7.5ml e-liquid, 3,000 puffs, 1.2-ohm mesh coil, 20 flavours, shark-teeth coil and cotton design, 3-stage colour matching silicone body.
- Upbar Box Plus 2 – High-quality silicone and 3-stage food-grade PCTG material, 3D UV printing, mesh coil, 16 flavours, 5,000 puffs, rechargeable.
Elf Bar BC5000
Elf Bar is another leading brand in the disposable vape market, and offers ample devices under their brand name. For the sake of this article, we’ll only discuss their current bestseller; the Elf Bar BC5000.
The BC5000 is, simply put, a small box with big power. With an incredible 64 flavours to choose from, the Elf Bar BC5000 has rooted itself deep within the minds of disposable vape consumers as one of the best disposable vapes in South Africa.
The device is available in milky exterior colours that match its respective flavour options, and boasts dual coil and advanced atomized technology for consistently smooth nicotine and taste delivery.
The Elf Bar BC5000 is another rare disposable available in 0% 3% and 5 % nic salt strengths, and is fully rechargeable.
Disclaimer:
Vaping is meant to act as a smoking harm-reduction tool. We do not encourage non-smokers or underage individuals to engage in any activity associated or involved with vape products, their accessories or their respective outlets.
Although vaping can be up to 95% less harmful than smoking, it is still not considered healthy or 100% safe, and can still pose health risks.
Non-smokers, underage individuals, pregnant women or any individual with a chronic illness should not partake in any activity related to nicotine consumption or 0% nicotine products.