Innokin + Aquios Labs = Aquios Bar Recyclable Disposable | Reviews by Z-Lee
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Innokin & Aquios Labs | Aquios Bar
Hello! Today we're going to be taking a look at a collaborative disposable that Innokin has worked with Aquios Labs on. What makes this device especially unique is that it's almost entirely recyclable. On top of that, we have Aquios Labs' AQ30 e-juice that's comprised of 30% water and has already proven to output a stellar vape also seen in a previous review of the Innokin Innobar C1.
I appreciate @Innokin_timmy for reaching out to do this review. Innokin's products are a delight to test out because like their company name, they thrive on innovation and that is always great to see as a reviewer. This critique will be conducted in a fair, unbias, and honest manner.
I recommend checking out Aqiuos Lab's page here for more info. I will highlight some of the features before sharing my thoughts on the Aquios Bar.
→ OVERVIEW ←
Flavors:
I appreciate @Innokin_timmy for reaching out to do this review. Innokin's products are a delight to test out because like their company name, they thrive on innovation and that is always great to see as a reviewer. This critique will be conducted in a fair, unbias, and honest manner.
I recommend checking out Aqiuos Lab's page here for more info. I will highlight some of the features before sharing my thoughts on the Aquios Bar.
→ OVERVIEW ←
Flavors:
> Peach Ice
> Blueberry Ice
> Iced Cosmic
> Grape Ice
> Tropical Blue Ice
> Watermelon Ice
> Blueberry Bubble Gum
> Mango Passion Ice
> Sour Apple
> Sunrise Ice
Key Features:
> AQ30 water-based vape juice
> Nearly 100% recyclable
Specs:
→ Test Results & Observations ←
Intro:
The Aquios Bar comes individually packaged in brightly colored boxes relative to the flavor profile with everything you need to know on the outside of it. Inside of each box there's an Aquios Bar, and a folded pamphlet with direction on how to disassemble it for recycling once it's been fully utilized.
The size of this device is extremely petite. At 17 by 97mm, this little guy is a centimeter and a half wide which almost half as wide as most pod devices. You may want to say that bigger is better when it comes to disposables, but think about it - have you ever really gotten to 6000 puffs, or even 3000 puffs from one of the big ones? Also, when it comes to pocket-friendly devices, this one takes the cake. For those looking for a super small device without fear of any leakage, the Aquios Bar fits almost too perfectly inside your pocket or purse. By too perfectly, I mean that it's almost easy to forget you have it in your pocket.
As a restricted-direct-lung (RDL) vaper myself, I'm quite picky about disposables and even pod devices because the airflow is often too restrictive. On the other hand, mouth-to-lung devices (MTL) I try to vape in RDL often end up burning the coils, as they're not meant to be vaped that way. The Aquios Bar has an airflow restriction similar to that of a lightly packed cigarette, and I'd classify it in the slightly loose MTL range. If you're a previous smoker, you should know how this draw feels. I've vaped all of the four samples I received almost exclusively in RDL, and there hasn't been a hint of any burnt flavor which I'm very delighted to see.
The Aquios Bar:
The size of this device is extremely petite. At 17 by 97mm, this little guy is a centimeter and a half wide which almost half as wide as most pod devices. You may want to say that bigger is better when it comes to disposables, but think about it - have you ever really gotten to 6000 puffs, or even 3000 puffs from one of the big ones? Also, when it comes to pocket-friendly devices, this one takes the cake. For those looking for a super small device without fear of any leakage, the Aquios Bar fits almost too perfectly inside your pocket or purse. By too perfectly, I mean that it's almost easy to forget you have it in your pocket.
As a restricted-direct-lung (RDL) vaper myself, I'm quite picky about disposables and even pod devices because the airflow is often too restrictive. On the other hand, mouth-to-lung devices (MTL) I try to vape in RDL often end up burning the coils, as they're not meant to be vaped that way. The Aquios Bar has an airflow restriction similar to that of a lightly packed cigarette, and I'd classify it in the slightly loose MTL range. If you're a previous smoker, you should know how this draw feels. I've vaped all of the four samples I received almost exclusively in RDL, and there hasn't been a hint of any burnt flavor which I'm very delighted to see.
The Aquios Bar:
The Aquios Bar itself is quite simple. The outer shell is composed of cardboard material with the cap and bottom made out of silicone. The writing on the outside notes the flavor of the device with Aquios Labs' trademark AQ30 water-based eliquid logo.
I can't say I've ever vaped a product with a silicone mouthpiece before, but it's quite pleasant. There's a softness when putting your lips to it that hard plastic simply doesn't have. You can even bite down on it which is kind of an odd thing to say while I'm rereading this (lol), but it feels nice between the lips.
The bottom of the device has two very tiny holes however only one of them creates the slightly loose MTL draw. The other hole leads to a blue LED that lights up when taking a puff. You can cover the airflow hole slightly with your finger if you want to tighten the draw, but do this at your own risk. While I've tested this out to confirm that it does in fact work, I'm not entirely sure how it will affect the overall lifespan of the product.
Both the silicone mouthpiece and buttom cap can easily be removed to expose the innards of the device for recycling.
Almost Entirely Recyclable:
Nearly everything about the Aquios Bar is recyclable. The packaging, the wrapper, the protective silicone plug/cap, and the Aquios Bar itself, other than the juice reservoir, can be disassembled and recycled. This is a big win in my book.
The folded up pamphlet you will find in every package shows the directions on how to disassemble and dispose of each component. Please remember that lithium-ion batteries and silicone are not recyclable in the same way that we normally recycle paper and plastics. In the US, please check your local recycling policies on how to discard these parts properly.
Flavor Profiles:
- Blueberry Bubble Gum -
90% - BlueberryFlavor Profiles:
- Blueberry Bubble Gum -
5% - Sweetener
5% - Candy Cane
One of the best blueberry flavors I've ever tasted in any e-liquid. Before this, my favorite blueberry juice was a blueberry streusel. If you're a fan of blueberry, this is definitely be a great choice.
- Watermelon Ice -
95% - Watermelon
5% - Candy Cane
Certainly one of the best pure watermelon flavors I've ever vaped. The flavor is extremely moist and saturated.
- Sour Apple -
95% - Sour (tart) Apple
5% - Candy Cane
They captured the tartness of a freshly picked apple almost perfectly in this one. If you like tart flavored e-juices, this one is definitely a great choice.
- Mango Passion Ice -
85% - Mango
10% - Passion Fruit
5% - Candy Cane
A very good mango! The 10% Passion Fruit captures the citrus flavor quite well. It's reminiscent of an orange, but is a great blend with the mango. The citrus is very faint, and really brings out the flavor in the mango.
→ Conclusion ←
Aquios Labs' AQ30 water-based e-liquid is a game changer and for me, the new standard to compare other disposables against. There's something about the water that truly brings out the flavor in each of their flavor profiles. I don't quite know how to describe it, so I'll give an example. Popping a watermelon candy in your mouth lacks the juiciness we can smell when cutting open a perfectly ripened watermelon. Biting into that center piece and being overwhelmed with watermelon juice is nowhere near the same as biting into a watermelon candy. The Aquios Bar Watermelon Ice does capture a bit of this. It isn't obviously the same, but it's a much more authentic experience than previous iterations of watermelon flavored e-juice that I've tried in the past. The same can be said about the Blueberry Bubble Gum, Sour Apple, and Mango Passion Ice. If you're a fan of saturated vapes with a tiny bit of mint, the Aquios Bar is a must try.
++ Pros ++
> Very small
> Spectacular vape
> 600 puffs is a decent expectation
> Almost entirely recyclable
> Easy to understand recycling instructionsThey captured the tartness of a freshly picked apple almost perfectly in this one. If you like tart flavored e-juices, this one is definitely a great choice.
- Mango Passion Ice -
85% - Mango
10% - Passion Fruit
5% - Candy Cane
A very good mango! The 10% Passion Fruit captures the citrus flavor quite well. It's reminiscent of an orange, but is a great blend with the mango. The citrus is very faint, and really brings out the flavor in the mango.
→ Conclusion ←
Aquios Labs' AQ30 water-based e-liquid is a game changer and for me, the new standard to compare other disposables against. There's something about the water that truly brings out the flavor in each of their flavor profiles. I don't quite know how to describe it, so I'll give an example. Popping a watermelon candy in your mouth lacks the juiciness we can smell when cutting open a perfectly ripened watermelon. Biting into that center piece and being overwhelmed with watermelon juice is nowhere near the same as biting into a watermelon candy. The Aquios Bar Watermelon Ice does capture a bit of this. It isn't obviously the same, but it's a much more authentic experience than previous iterations of watermelon flavored e-juice that I've tried in the past. The same can be said about the Blueberry Bubble Gum, Sour Apple, and Mango Passion Ice. If you're a fan of saturated vapes with a tiny bit of mint, the Aquios Bar is a must try.
++ Pros ++
> Very small
> Spectacular vape
> 600 puffs is a decent expectation
> Almost entirely recyclable
> Very easy to disassemble
> Comfortable silicone mouthpiece
> 10 flavor options
- - Cons - -
> None
+- Considerations -+
> 2% nic concentration
> Non-rechargeable
For those that are unaware, Innokin constantly strives for new ideas while also being environmentally conscientious. For the dozen or so reviews I've written for them, their products have always used recycled packaging. In terms of recyclable products, this is something we haven't seen with disposables or anything vape related up until now, as far as I know. Disposables cause a much great concern than the standard box mod and atomizer, or even pod devices because they lack reusability. Instead of tossing a coil head or a cotton wick away, another piece of plastic with a lithium-ion battery in it lands on the ground somewhere on our planet. While many people don't seem to care all that much about this, it's a problem that future generations are going to have to face at one point or another. I'm asking anyone that reads this, to please take this into consideration when you purchase your vape products. Be part of the solution, not the problem.
That being said, I appreciate everyone that stuck with me through the entirety of this review. If you're a disposable vaper and you're looking for something new and refreshing, give the Aquios Bar a try. If you're a smoker and you're looking for harm reduction alternatives, look no further. If you're looking for a solid product as a simple on-the-go vape solution, this or the Innokin Innobar C1 are great options. If you're environmentally conscientious, this is about the only solution to fulfill that niche. There really aren't any negatives to give here. Truthfully, Innokin and Aquios Labs have hit it out of the park with this one.
As a side note, I need to stop vaping these before they taint the rest of my vapes, lol.
Thanks again and happy vape hoarding!
> Comfortable silicone mouthpiece
> 10 flavor options
- - Cons - -
> None
+- Considerations -+
> 2% nic concentration
> Non-rechargeable
For those that are unaware, Innokin constantly strives for new ideas while also being environmentally conscientious. For the dozen or so reviews I've written for them, their products have always used recycled packaging. In terms of recyclable products, this is something we haven't seen with disposables or anything vape related up until now, as far as I know. Disposables cause a much great concern than the standard box mod and atomizer, or even pod devices because they lack reusability. Instead of tossing a coil head or a cotton wick away, another piece of plastic with a lithium-ion battery in it lands on the ground somewhere on our planet. While many people don't seem to care all that much about this, it's a problem that future generations are going to have to face at one point or another. I'm asking anyone that reads this, to please take this into consideration when you purchase your vape products. Be part of the solution, not the problem.
That being said, I appreciate everyone that stuck with me through the entirety of this review. If you're a disposable vaper and you're looking for something new and refreshing, give the Aquios Bar a try. If you're a smoker and you're looking for harm reduction alternatives, look no further. If you're looking for a solid product as a simple on-the-go vape solution, this or the Innokin Innobar C1 are great options. If you're environmentally conscientious, this is about the only solution to fulfill that niche. There really aren't any negatives to give here. Truthfully, Innokin and Aquios Labs have hit it out of the park with this one.
As a side note, I need to stop vaping these before they taint the rest of my vapes, lol.
Thanks again and happy vape hoarding!
