Geek Bar Pulse X vs X2 vs Pulse 2: Puffs & Prices Compared

Short answer, with our prices today: the Pulse X2 is the biggest, at up to 50,000 puffs for $29.99. The Pulse X and the Pulse 2 are both 25,000-puff devices at $24.99, and the original Pulse is 15,000 puffs at $22.99. So Pulse X vs X2 comes down to double the puffs for $5 more.

Geek Bar now makes four Pulse disposables, and the names do not make it obvious which is which. The Pulse X is not a Pulse 2, the Pulse 2 is not a bigger Pulse X, and the X2 is the biggest of the lot. This guide puts all four side by side, answers the comparisons people actually ask about, and covers the Mate 60K, Geek Bar's reusable option.

Every spec below is from Geek Bar's own product pages. Every price is what our cart charges today, and every name links to its own page with live price, stock and flavors.

Geek Bar Pulse vs Pulse X vs Pulse 2 vs Pulse X2, side by side

All four are 5% (50mg) nicotine salt as we sell them. Puff counts are Geek Bar's own "up to" ratings, measured in regular mode; Pulse mode draws more power per puff, which is why its number is lower on every device. Treat the counts as a way to rank the devices against each other, not a promise. Geek Bar lists 18 mL of e-liquid for the Pulse X; it does not publish an mL figure for the others on its product pages, so we have not guessed one.

Pulse X vs Pulse X2

This is the comparison we get asked about most, and it is the easy one: the X2 is the bigger, newer device. Geek Bar rates it at up to 50,000 puffs in regular mode against 25,000 for the Pulse X, and 25,000 in Pulse mode against 15,000. It also gets a 0.6 ohm dual mesh coil and a 1000mAh battery that reaches 80% in 20 minutes.

The Pulse X is $24.99 and the Pulse X2 is $29.99. If you reliably finish a device, five dollars more for double the rated puffs is the better deal. If you like to change flavors before you would ever reach 25,000, the Pulse X is enough device. Our Geek Bar Pulse X review covers the X on its own.

Pulse vs Pulse 2

The Pulse 2 is the sequel to the original Pulse, and the gap is real: Geek Bar rates it at up to 25,000 puffs against 15,000, with a 0.8 ohm dual mesh coil, an 800mAh battery that reaches 80% in 15 minutes, and a new domed full screen.

The case for the original Pulse is price and choice. At $22.99 it is the cheapest Pulse we sell, and it carries the longest flavor list of the four. If you are buying for one particular flavor, the Pulse is often where that flavor still lives.

Pulse 2 vs Pulse X

This is the one that catches people out. Both are $24.99 and Geek Bar rates both at up to 25,000 puffs regular and 15,000 in Pulse mode. The "2" in Pulse 2 marks a new generation of the design, not a jump in capacity over the Pulse X.

So the choice comes down to the device itself. The Pulse 2 has the newer 0.8 ohm coil, the domed screen and the faster charge (80% in 15 minutes). The Pulse X has the curved screen, and Geek Bar publishes its e-liquid at 18 mL. If you want the current generation, take the Pulse 2; if you liked the Pulse X, there is no reason to switch.

Pulse vs Pulse X

The Pulse X is the step up from the original Pulse: up to 25,000 puffs regular against 15,000, and Geek Bar's 3D curved screen. It is two dollars more, $24.99 against $22.99. If runtime matters, the Pulse X is the better buy; if a flavor matters, check which one has it.

Where the Mate 60K fits

The Geek Bar Mate 60K is not a sealed disposable. Geek Bar pairs a reusable 900mAh device with a 200mAh pod, and when a pod runs dry you swap in a fresh one rather than buying a whole new device.

• The kit is $27.99 and is the first purchase: the battery plus a pod.
• A replacement pod is $19.99 and is every purchase after that. It does not work on its own, so start with the kit.

If you vape every day and plan to stay with Geek Bar, the Mate's refill is cheaper than buying a new Pulse each time. If you like trying whatever is new on the shelf, a sealed Pulse keeps it simple. Our Geek Bar Mate 60K review has the full detail.

Mate 60K and Foger Switch Pro pods fit each other

Geek Bar Mate 60K pods and Foger Switch Pro pods are interchangeable both ways: a Mate pod fits a Foger Switch Pro battery, and a Foger Switch Pro pod fits a Mate 60K battery. If you already own either battery, both pod ranges are open to you: the Mate 60K pods and the Foger Switch Pro pods. Starting fresh, the Foger Switch Pro kit is the other way in.

Which Geek Bar should you buy?

• Cheapest, or chasing one flavor: the Pulse, $22.99.
• Current generation without paying for 50K: the Pulse 2, $24.99.
• Already like the Pulse X: stay with it, $24.99.
• Most puffs in one sealed device: the Pulse X2, $29.99.
• Daily use, lowest cost over months: the Mate 60K kit, then $19.99 pods.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Geek Bar Pulse X and the Pulse X2?

The X2 is rated for twice the puffs (50,000 against 25,000 in regular mode), with a 0.6 ohm coil and a 1000mAh battery. It is $29.99 against $24.99.

Is the Pulse 2 better than the Pulse X?

Not in capacity: Geek Bar rates both at 25,000 puffs. The Pulse 2 is the newer generation, with a 0.8 ohm coil, a domed screen and a faster charge.

Is the Pulse X2 just a bigger Pulse 2?

Largely, yes: double the rated puffs, a bigger battery and a lower-resistance coil, in the same family of two-mode devices with a screen.

Why does Pulse mode cut the puff count?

Because it draws more power per puff. The headline number always assumes regular mode. Our guide to what boost mode actually does explains the tradeoff.

Which Geek Bar lasts the longest?

Among sealed disposables, the Pulse X2 at up to 50,000 puffs. The Mate 60K keeps going for as long as you keep swapping pods.

Do I need the Mate 60K kit or just the pod?

Start with the kit. The pod is a refill for a battery you already own.

Where to buy

All six are on our shelves: the Pulse, Pulse X, Pulse 2 25K and Pulse X2 50K, plus the Mate 60K kit and pods. Flavor lists change as stock moves, so the live list is on each product page, and every disposable flavor we carry is in our disposable flavor guide. To compare against everything else, see our best disposable vapes in Michigan roundup, every Breeze with today's price, the guide to vapes with screens, every Geek Bar we carry, or the full disposables shelf.

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