I picked up the Aura Bar Crystal Prime 10K because I was sick of buying disposables every few days. My local vape shop guy kept pushing it, saying it’d last way longer than the usual stuff I was buying. Three weeks in, here’s what I actually think.
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First Impressions
The packaging says 10,000 puffs, which sounds like marketing nonsense, but I’ve been using it daily for three weeks and the thing’s still going. I usually kill a 600-puff disposable in two days, so this is already saving me money. The Cherry Berry flavor I got actually tastes like cherry – not that weird chemical cherry taste some vapes have.
The design’s pretty standard. Nothing fancy, just a rectangular stick that fits in your pocket. It’s heavier than those tiny disposables, but not annoyingly so. The USB-C charging is nice since I can use my phone charger.
How It Actually Performs
The mesh coil thing they advertise? It actually makes a difference. I’m getting consistent hits without that burnt taste you sometimes get halfway through cheaper vapes. Even my girlfriend noticed it doesn’t have that harsh throat hit some disposables give you.
Battery life is solid. I charge it maybe every two days with heavy use. Takes about 40 minutes to fully charge, which is fine if you plug it in while watching TV or whatever. The annoying part is there’s no battery indicator, so it just dies when it dies. Learned that the hard way at a bar.
The Good and Bad After Real Use
What works:
- Lasts forever compared to regular disposables (still using it after 3 weeks)
- Flavor stays consistent – no weird chemical taste developing
- Doesn’t leak in my pocket like some disposables
- Charging is quick enough that it’s not annoying
What’s annoying:
- No way to know battery level until it’s dead
- Can’t adjust the airflow – it’s pretty tight, which some people might not like
- The Blue Razz Gummy Bear flavor sounds fun but tastes like medicine (stick to normal flavors)
- It’s single-use, so when it’s done, the whole thing’s trash even though the battery still works
Who’s This Actually Good For?
If you’re constantly buying disposables, this makes sense money-wise. I was spending £15-20 a week on disposables. This cost me £25 and it’s lasted three weeks already. Math works out.
It’s not for people who like customizing everything. You can’t change coils, can’t refill it, can’t adjust anything. You get what you get. But if you just want something that works without thinking about it, it does the job.
Bottom Line
Is it revolutionary? No. It’s a disposable vape that lasts longer than most. But that’s exactly what I wanted. No messing with coils, no carrying juice bottles, no maintenance. Just charge it and use it.
The 10,000 puff claim seems legit – I’m nowhere near done with it yet. For £25, it’s decent value if you’re already buying disposables regularly. Just don’t expect anything mind-blowing. It’s a solid, basic vape that actually lasts as long as they claim.
Would I buy it again? Yeah, probably. Unless something better comes along, this hits the sweet spot between convenience and not having to buy a new vape every three days.
