How long does a Vuse pod last? There's no official figure we can point to. We haven't found a puff count published by Vuse, so we don't quote one. A 1.8mL Alto pod lasts as long as your own draws allow, and that varies a lot from person to person.

This guide explains what's in a pod, what decides how long it lasts and how to work out your own number, so you can plan how many packs to buy. Adults 21+ only.

Vuse Alto Pods, Original Series 2-Pack

Two 1.8mL pods

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Vuse Alto Pods, Original Series 4-Pack

Four 1.8mL pods

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Three 1.8mL pods

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What's in a Vuse Alto pod

Every Alto pod we list holds 1.8mL of nicotine salt e-liquid. The FDA describes the pods as sealed, pre-filled and non-refillable, so you can't top one up. When it's empty, you swap in a new pod.

The strength sets how much nicotine is in that 1.8mL. Here's the total per pod, worked out from the percentage.

That's the amount in the pod, not the amount you take in. Strength also doesn't tell you how many puffs a pod holds.

What decides how long a pod lasts

• How often you draw. More puffs a day means the pod empties sooner.
• How long each draw is. Longer draws use more e-liquid per puff.
• How many people share the device. One pod divided between two people goes faster.

Because those change from one person to the next, the same pod can last one person a day and another person a week. A fixed puff count would only be a guess.

How to work out your own pod life

The easiest way is to track it. Write down the day you start a pod and the day it runs out, and do that for three pods. The average is your number.

Then the pack math is simple. Multiply your days per pod by the pods in the pack.

The 2 days in that last column is only an example. Swap in your own number from the tracking.

If a pod seems to run out early

Before you blame the pod, check the basics. A low battery or a loose pod can feel like an empty one.

• Charge the device fully. Our Vuse Alto charging guide explains the charger and the time.
• Check that the pod is seated firmly on the power unit.
• Try a fresh pod to rule out a faulty one.

Still no luck? Contact the store you bought it from and have your order details ready. For the full range, see our Vuse vape guide.

Vuse pod life FAQ

How many puffs are in a Vuse Alto pod?

We haven't found a puff count published by Vuse, so we don't give one. Each pod holds 1.8mL, and the number of puffs depends on how long and how often you draw.

How long does a Vuse Alto pod last?

It depends on your own use. Track the days a few pods last you, then average them to plan how many packs to buy.

How much nicotine is in a Vuse Alto pod?

A 5% pod holds about 90mg in total, a 2.4% pod about 43mg and a 1.8% pod about 32mg. That's the amount in the pod, not the amount you take in.

Can you refill a Vuse Alto pod?

No. The FDA describes the Alto pods as sealed, pre-filled and non-refillable.

Do all Vuse Alto pods hold the same amount?

Every Alto pod we list holds 1.8mL, across the Original Series and the Prismatic Series.

Vuse products contain nicotine, an addictive chemical, and are for adults 21+ only.

To charge a Vuse Alto, snap the magnetic charger onto the bottom of the power unit and plug the USB end into a USB port. Our listings put a full charge at about 70 minutes, and both Alto kits include the charger you need.

That covers most searches for how to charge a Vuse, a Vuse charger or a Vuse battery. The Alto's charger works differently from a phone cable, so this guide explains what it is, how long it takes and what to try if the device won't charge. The details come from our product listings. The guide printed in your box is the final word. Adults 21+ only.

Vuse Alto Power Unit Kit

Rechargeable device and charger

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Device, one pod and a charger

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How to charge a Vuse Alto

You need the Alto's own charger and a USB port or adapter. Both Alto kits include the charger.

1. Snap the magnetic charger onto the bottom of the power unit.
2. Plug the USB end into a USB port or a wall adapter.
3. Wait about 70 minutes for a full charge.
4. Unplug the charger when you're done.

Our Alto Power Unit Kit listing describes a 350mAh battery. A full charge usually carries you through most of a pod before you need to plug in again.

The Vuse Alto charger

The Alto uses a magnetic connector, not USB-C or micro-USB. The magnet snaps onto the base of the device, and the other end plugs into any standard USB port. Because the connector is proprietary, a standard phone cable won't fit.

The Power Unit Kit and the All In One Kit each come with a charger. We don't list a charger on its own as of October 15, 2026. If you've lost yours, the Power Unit Kit is the way to get a new charger, and it brings a new power unit with it. Power units were about a quarter of the Vuse units we sold in the 90 days to October 15, 2026.

Charging without the charger

We don't give a workaround for this. Many people search for a way to charge a Vuse without its charger, and the honest answer is that the Alto is built around one connector. Improvised charging can damage the battery, and we can't back any method up.

Your options are to find the charger you already own or to buy a new one with a power unit. The Power Unit Kit includes both.

How long does a Vuse Alto take to charge?

Our listings say about 70 minutes from empty to full. Charge time varies with the USB port or adapter you use, so a slow port can take longer. If your device takes much longer than that, try a different port.

The Alto has an indicator light on the front. What the lights mean is explained in the guide that comes in the box, so check that for the exact pattern on your device.

If your Vuse won't charge or won't hit

Run through these checks first. They're general tips, not Vuse instructions.

• Try a different USB port or adapter.
• Check that the magnetic charger is snapped on fully.
• Make sure the connector and contact points are clean and dry.
• If it won't hit, check that the pod is seated and try a fresh one.
• Let the device charge fully, then try again.

Still nothing? Don't open the device or try another way to charge it. Contact the store you bought it from and have your order details ready.

Looking for the pods themselves? Our Vuse vape guide covers the whole range.

How to charge a Vuse FAQ

How long does a Vuse Alto take to charge?

Our listings say about 70 minutes for a full charge. A slow USB port or adapter can make it take longer.

Does the Vuse Alto come with a charger?

Yes. Our All In One Kit and Power Unit Kit each include a magnetic USB charger.

Can I buy a Vuse charger separately?

As of October 15, 2026, we don't list a charger on its own. The Power Unit Kit includes a charger and a new power unit.

Can I charge a Vuse with a phone cable?

No. The Alto uses a proprietary magnetic connector, so a standard phone cable won't fit.

Can I charge a Vuse without the charger?

We don't give a workaround. The Alto is built around its own connector, and improvised charging can damage the battery.

Why is my Vuse not hitting?

Check that the pod is seated and try a fresh one, then charge the device fully. If it still won't hit, contact the store you bought it from.

Vuse products contain nicotine, an addictive chemical, and are for adults 21+ only.

Vuse flavors for the Alto come in seven options on our site. The Original Series has four: Golden Tobacco, Rich Tobacco, Classic Tobacco and Menthol. The Prismatic Series adds three more: Golden Spark Tobacco, Dusk Glow Tobacco and Aqua Frost Menthol.

That makes five tobacco flavors and two menthol. Menthol is the bigger seller: it was about half of the Alto pods we sold in the 90 days to October 15, 2026, based on our orders. Adults 21+ only.

Vuse Alto Pods, Original Series 2-Pack

Golden, Classic, Rich Tobacco and Menthol

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Vuse Alto Pods, Original Series 4-Pack

Golden Tobacco and Menthol

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Golden Spark, Dusk Glow and Aqua Frost

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Vuse Alto All In One Kit

Device, one pod and a charger

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Vuse Alto flavors at a glance

Here's every Alto pod flavor we list, with the strengths and packs it comes in. The taste notes are the ones on our product pages.

The All In One Kit also comes with a Golden Tobacco or Menthol pod. Every Alto pod holds 1.8mL.

Menthol and tobacco split our Alto pod sales almost evenly, with menthol slightly ahead. The single most-bought pod was the Menthol 2.4% 4-pack, at about 3 in 10 Alto pods. Dusk Glow Tobacco came next, then Aqua Frost Menthol.

Vuse tobacco flavors

Five of the seven Vuse flavors for the Alto are tobacco. They differ in how sweet, dry or full they taste.

Golden Tobacco

Our listing describes Golden Tobacco as smooth and lightly sweet, with a caramel note. It's the flavor in the All In One Kit and in the 4-pack.

Classic Tobacco

Classic Tobacco stays closer to a dry tobacco leaf and is less sweet than Golden. It comes in the 2-pack only.

Rich Tobacco

Of all the Vuse flavors in the Original Series, Rich Tobacco is the fullest, with roasted notes and a slightly nutty finish. We list it at 5% in the 2-pack.

Golden Spark and Dusk Glow Tobacco

Both are Prismatic Series flavors. Golden Spark builds on Golden Tobacco with a toasted base plus caramel and spice. Dusk Glow starts from a darker, smoother base with earthy notes and tastes less sweet. Find them in the Prismatic 3-pack.

Vuse menthol flavors

Menthol is the other half of our Vuse flavors, in two versions.

Menthol

The Original Series Menthol is a clean, cooling flavor. You can get it in the 2-pack at all three strengths, in the 4-pack at 2.4% and in the All In One Kit.

Aqua Frost Menthol

Aqua Frost is the Prismatic take on menthol. Our listing calls it cooler and more layered than the standard version, with a subtle aquatic note. It comes in the 3-pack at 5%.

Original Series vs Prismatic Series

If you want the widest choice of strengths, the Original Series is the one. If you want a layered take on tobacco or menthol, go for Prismatic.

Strengths by flavor

No. The 2-pack covers 1.8%, 2.4% and 5% for Golden Tobacco, Classic Tobacco and Menthol. Rich Tobacco is 5% only, the 4-pack lists two combinations, and Prismatic is 5%. Stock changes, so the product page is the place to confirm what's available today.

Not sure about strength? Our Vuse vape guide explains what 1.8%, 2.4% and 5% mean.

New flavors and FDA status

We list the seven flavors above and can't speak for Vuse about future releases. For authorization, the FDA's public list names Golden Tobacco and Rich Tobacco Alto pods at 1.8%, 2.4% and 5%. You'll find the full list of Vuse entries in our Vuse vape guide, and the wider picture in our guide to which vapes the FDA has authorized.

Vuse flavors FAQ

What flavors does Vuse Alto have?

We list seven: Golden Tobacco, Rich Tobacco, Classic Tobacco and Menthol in the Original Series, plus Golden Spark Tobacco, Dusk Glow Tobacco and Aqua Frost Menthol in the Prismatic Series.

Does Vuse Alto come in menthol?

Yes. We list Menthol in the Original Series and Aqua Frost Menthol in the Prismatic Series. Menthol was about half of the Alto pods we sold in the 90 days to October 15, 2026.

What is the difference between Golden, Classic and Rich Tobacco?

Per our listings, Golden Tobacco is smooth and lightly sweet, Classic Tobacco is drier and less sweet, and Rich Tobacco is fuller with roasted, slightly nutty notes.

What are the Prismatic Series flavors?

Golden Spark Tobacco, Dusk Glow Tobacco and Aqua Frost Menthol. They come in a 3-pack at 5% nicotine salt.

What is the best-selling Vuse Alto flavor?

In the 90 days to October 15, 2026, the Menthol 2.4% 4-pack was our most-bought Alto pod, at about 3 in 10 pods. Dusk Glow Tobacco was next.

Has Vuse discontinued the Prismatic Series?

We can't speak for Vuse. The Prismatic pods are on our site now, and the product page shows whether each flavor is in stock.

Do all Vuse flavors fit the Alto?

Alto pods fit the Alto power unit. Vibe tanks and Solo cartridges are for their own devices.

Vuse products contain nicotine, an addictive chemical, and are for adults 21+ only.

A Vuse vape is a closed-pod or cartridge e-cigarette made by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, the manufacturer named in the FDA's July 2024 Alto authorization. We carry three systems: the Alto, the Vibe and the Solo. Shoppers want the Alto most, and it made up about 3 in 4 of the Vuse units we sold in the 90 days to October 15, 2026.

This guide explains how each system works, how the Alto kit, power unit and pods fit together, what the strengths mean, and what the FDA has authorized. Adults 21+ only.

Vuse Alto All In One Kit

Device, one pod and a charger

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Vuse Alto Power Unit Kit

Rechargeable device and charger

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Vuse Alto Pods, Original Series

1.8mL pre-filled pods

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3-pack, 5% nicotine salt

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What a Vuse vape is

Vuse is a family of vapes from R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. A Vuse system works differently from a disposable. You keep a rechargeable device and swap the pod or cartridge when it runs out, so nothing gets thrown away whole.

For the Alto, the FDA describes the pods as sealed, pre-filled and non-refillable. You never fill a pod or change a coil. A new pod snaps onto the power unit and you carry on.

Other Vuse products exist that we don't stock, so this guide sticks to the Vuse vape systems on our shelves. Comparing pod systems? JUUL is another one we carry, and our JUUL vape guide covers its device, pods and status in 2026.

Vuse products we carry

Here's how the range lines up on our product pages. Pod sizes and strengths are the ones we list.

Our Vuse brand page lists every Vuse vape we carry, and each product page shows the flavors, strengths and pack sizes available now. Those change faster than a guide can.

Our orders in the 90 days to October 15, 2026 give a sense of what people pick. Prismatic pods were nearly 3 in 10 of the Vuse units we sold. The Alto power unit and the Vibe tanks each took about a quarter, and the Original Series 4-pack about 1 in 5.

How the Vuse Alto works

The Alto has no buttons. You draw on the mouthpiece and the device fires. Our Alto Power Unit Kit listing describes a 350mAh rechargeable battery, an LED battery indicator and a magnetic USB charger that snaps onto the bottom of the device. The charger is proprietary, so a standard phone cable won't fit.

Alto pods are made for the Alto power unit only. They won't work in a Vibe or a Solo, and those systems use their own tanks and cartridges.

Which Vuse to buy first

• New to the Alto: start with the All In One Kit. It has the device, a pod and a charger.
• Already own an Alto: buy pods, from the Original Series or the Prismatic Series.
• Lost or broke the device: the Power Unit Kit replaces it, in blue, green, red or slate.
• Curious about a Vibe or Solo: see the Vibe Tanks and Solo Cartridges pages.

Vuse Alto pods: strengths and flavors

The percentage is the nicotine salt in the e-liquid. A 5% pod holds 50mg of nicotine per mL. A 2.4% pod holds 24mg and a 1.8% pod holds 18mg. Each Alto pod holds 1.8mL.

A higher number means more nicotine in every mL. If you're not sure, the strength printed on the pod you use now is the best place to start. Only the Original Series 2-pack comes in all of them.

The Original Series covers Golden Tobacco, Rich Tobacco, Classic Tobacco and Menthol. The Prismatic Series adds Golden Spark Tobacco, Dusk Glow Tobacco and Aqua Frost Menthol, and our listing says those pods layer more notes into each flavor. Not every flavor comes in every pack, so check the product page for what's available now.

Vuse and FDA authorization

The FDA has authorized specific Vuse products and keeps a public list. As of its August 28, 2026 update, the Vuse entries are:

• Vuse Alto: the Power Unit and Golden Tobacco and Rich Tobacco pods, each at 1.8%, 2.4% and 5%. Granted July 18, 2024.
• Vuse Vibe and Ciro: Vibe Tank Original 3.0% and Ciro Cartridge Original 1.5%, with their power units. Granted May 12, 2022.
• Vuse Solo: the Solo Power Unit and the Replacement Cartridge Original 4.8%.

It's worth being clear about what that means. In its Alto announcement, the FDA says authorization doesn't mean the products are safe or that the agency has approved them. The orders also carry marketing restrictions, and the FDA can suspend or withdraw them.

For the wider picture across brands, see our guide to which vapes the FDA has authorized in 2026.

Vuse vape FAQ

What is Vuse?

Vuse is a brand of closed-pod and cartridge e-cigarettes from R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. You keep a rechargeable device and replace the sealed pod or cartridge when it runs out.

Who makes Vuse?

R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company is the manufacturer named in the FDA's marketing orders for Vuse products.

Does the Vuse Alto kit come with a charger?

Yes. Our listing for the All In One Kit includes a magnetic USB charger, and the Power Unit Kit includes one too. The charger is proprietary, so a standard phone cable won't fit.

Do Vuse Alto pods fit other Vuse devices?

No. Alto pods are made for the Alto power unit only. Vibe tanks and Solo cartridges are sold for their own devices.

What nicotine strengths do Vuse Alto pods come in?

We list pods at 1.8%, 2.4% and 5% nicotine salt, which is 18mg, 24mg and 50mg per mL. Each Alto pod holds 1.8mL.

Does Vuse have FDA authorization?

The FDA has authorized specific Vuse products and lists them on its page of authorized e-cigarettes. Authorization is not the same as approval, and the FDA says it doesn't mean a product is safe.

Where can I buy Vuse online?

Vape City USA sells Vuse Alto kits, power units and pods, plus Vibe tanks and Solo cartridges. Each product page shows what's available now. You must be 21 or older.

Vuse products contain nicotine, an addictive chemical, and are for adults 21+ only.

The RAZ VUE 50K charges through its power bank. Dock the pod on the bank, plug a USB-C cable into the bank, and wait about 30 to 60 minutes. There's no separate RAZ vape charger, and no cable comes in the box.

That answers most searches for a RAZ vape charger, a RAZ VUE charger or a RAZ pod charger. The VUE is a two-part system, so the questions are different from a regular disposable. This guide explains what each part does and what you need to charge it. It also covers what to do if you lose the power bank.

The VUE 50K is about 1 in 5 of the RAZ vapes we sell, based on our orders in the 90 days to October 14, 2026. Adults 21+ only.

RAZ VUE 50K Kit

50,000 puffs, power bank included

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RAZ VUE 50K Pod

Replacement pod, 50,000 puffs

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How the RAZ VUE charging system works

The RAZ VUE 50K kit has two parts. One is a reusable power bank, and the other is a pre-filled pod. RAZ lists the power bank at 900mAh. Each pod holds 13mL of e-liquid and has its own 420mAh battery.

Together that adds up to about 1,320mAh, according to RAZ. The power bank has the USB-C connection, and RAZ says to follow its charging instructions for the kit.

There's no separate charging dock or magnetic charger for the VUE 50K. The pod charges when it's docked on the power bank.

How to charge a RAZ VUE 50K

You need a USB-C cable and a USB power source you already own. The kit doesn't include a cable.

1. Dock the pod on the power bank, so the two parts are connected.
2. Plug your USB-C cable into the power bank.
3. Plug the other end into a USB port or adapter.
4. Wait about 30 to 60 minutes for a full charge.
5. Unplug the cable when the display shows the battery is full.

That charge time is for the assembled kit. The pod only charges while it's docked, so don't take the pod off the bank and expect it to recharge.

Can you charge a RAZ pod without the power bank?

No. The pod charges only when it's docked on the power bank, and there's no separate pod charger. Searchers often ask how to charge a RAZ vape pod without the battery. We don't give a workaround for that.

RAZ describes one charging path: the power bank over USB-C, following its instructions. Wiring a pod to another power source isn't a method RAZ supports. It can damage the pod and the power bank, and we can't back it up.

If your power bank is lost or broken, the fix is a new kit. We sell the power bank only inside the VUE 50K kit as of October 14, 2026, not on its own. Extra pods are separate: see the VUE 50K pod.

RAZ vape charger for other models

RAZ's own pages list the LTX 25K and the TN9000 as rechargeable. For the RAZ LTX 25000 RAZ lists a USB-C port, and it describes many RAZ devices as having rechargeable USB-C batteries. The same rule applies to any RAZ vape charger question: use a USB-C cable and follow RAZ's instructions.

Want to know which model suits you? See our RAZ lineup guide. For flavors by model, including the pods that fit the VUE, read the RAZ vape flavors guide.

If your RAZ VUE won't charge

Run through these checks before you give up on it. They're general tips, not RAZ instructions.

• Try a different USB-C cable. Cables fail more often than devices.
• Try a different USB port or adapter.
• Check that the pod is fully docked on the power bank.
• Look at the display on the kit for a battery reading.

Still nothing? Don't open the device or try another charging method. Contact the store you bought it from, and have your order details ready.

RAZ VUE charger FAQ

Does the RAZ VUE 50K come with a charger?

No. The kit doesn't include a charging cable. You need your own USB-C cable, and you plug it into the power bank.

How long does a RAZ VUE 50K take to charge?

About 30 to 60 minutes for the assembled kit, with the pod docked on the power bank.

Can I charge a RAZ vape pod by itself?

No. The pod only charges while it's docked on the power bank, and there's no separate pod charger.

Can I buy a RAZ VUE power bank on its own?

As of October 14, 2026, we sell the power bank only inside the VUE 50K kit. Extra pods are sold separately.

Does the RAZ VUE pod have its own battery?

Yes. RAZ lists a 420mAh battery in each pod, plus a 900mAh power bank for about 1,320mAh together.

What cable does the RAZ VUE use?

A USB-C cable. RAZ lists USB-C charging on the reusable power device.

RAZ devices contain nicotine, an addictive chemical, and are for adults 21+ only.

RAZ vape flavors fall into five families: fruit blends, ice and menthol, sours, mint, and candy or dessert. Which ones you can order depends on the model, because every RAZ device has its own list. The LTX 25000 and TN9000 carry the widest ranges, and the VUE 50K is a pod system with its own set. The RX50K Dew Edition is a five-flavor line named by color.

Our customers buy a few flavors far more than the rest. Georgia Peach leads, followed by Miami Mint, Watermelon Ice and Polar Ice. Those rankings come from our own orders, not from the brand.

This RAZ vape flavors guide lists what we carry for each model, explains the Code and Gush editions, and helps you choose. Every RAZ device here contains nicotine unless the listing says zero nicotine. Adults 21+ only.

RAZ LTX 25000

25,000 puffs, dual mesh coil

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RAZ TN9000

9,000 puffs, rechargeable

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50,000 puffs, detachable battery

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RAZ RX50K Dew Edition

50K puffs, five Code flavors

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RAZ vape flavors at a glance

Start here to match a model to the RAZ vape flavors you want. Each device below links to its own page with the live flavor list.

Want the full device comparison, with batteries and modes? Our complete RAZ lineup guide covers it.

RAZ LTX 25000 vape flavors

RAZ LTX 25000 has the biggest flavor range in the brand. It's also where our best seller lives. Georgia Peach is a sweet, slightly tangy peach, and it tops our RAZ sales. If the LTX page shows it sold out, the RAZ TN9000 lists it too.

Here are the LTX 25000 flavors we carry, grouped by taste.

• Berry and blue raspberry: Blue Razz Ice, Blueberry Punch, Blueberry Watermelon, Blueberry Yummy, Triple Berry Punch, Razzle Dazzle and Raspberry Limeade. Razzle Dazzle is a sweet-tangy berry candy.
• Strawberry and peach: Strawberry Burst, Strawberry Kiwi Pear, Strawberry Orange Tang, Frozen Juicy Strawberry and Black Cherry Peach. Black Cherry Peach is rich and smooth.
• Tropical and citrus: Orange Pineapple Punch, Hawaiian Punch, Frozen Dragonfruit Lemon, Iced Blue Dragon, Pink Lemonade Minty O's and Rainbow Rain. Rainbow Rain mixes four fruits.
• Ice and mint: Watermelon Ice, Sour Apple Ice and Miami Mint. Miami Mint is a crisp mint with a light tropical edge.
• Sour: Bangin Sour Berries and Sour Raspberry Punch. Bangin Sour Berries is a sharp, tart berry blend.

The Gush edition

The Gush edition is a five-flavor set inside the LTX 25000 range: Tropical Gush, White Grape Gush, Blue Raz Gush, Strawberry Peach Gush and Triple Berry Gush. RAZ describes them as juicy, sweet-and-tart fruit blends. Triple Berry Gush combines blueberry, raspberry and blackberry.

RAZ TN9000 vape flavors

RAZ TN9000 is the 9,000-puff model, and it has flavor names you won't find on the LTX 25000. Polar Ice is its best seller, a straight menthol chill. Ruby is a cherry, strawberry and raspberry mix, and Tiffany pairs kiwi with watermelon.

The TN9000 flavors we carry include:

• Ice: Polar Ice, Blue Raz Ice, Grape Ice, Strawberry Ice, Triple Berry Ice and Watermelon Ice.
• Fruit: Georgia Peach, Black Cherry Peach, Blueberry Watermelon, Cherry Lemon, Dragon Fruit Lemonade, Strawberry Watermelon, Ruby and Tiffany.
• Mint and candy: Miami Mint and Night Crawler. Night Crawler is a candy-style fruit blend with layered sweetness.

RAZ VUE 50K vape flavors

RAZ VUE 50K works differently. You buy the kit once, then change flavors by swapping the pod. That makes the VUE 50K pod listing the one to watch if you want variety without a new battery.

Pineapple MTN Dew is one of the flavors buyers pick most on this model. Here's the full split.

• Kit flavors: Blue Raz Ice, Hawaiian Punch, Miami Mint, Peach Yummy, Pineapple MTN Dew and Polar Ice.
• More kit flavors: Raspberry Watermelon, Sour Apple Ice, Strawberry Blast, Triple Berry Lime and White Gummy.

Separate pods add Blue Raz Gum, Blueberry Yummy, Dragon Strawnana, Strawberry Shortcake and Watermelon Ice. Need help powering the kit? See the RAZ VUE charger guide.

Code Pink and Code Green explained

Code Blue, Code Green, Code Pink, Code Red and Code White are the five flavors of the RAZ RX50K Dew Edition. RAZ labels them by color, but each color has a flavor name behind it. Here's what each one tastes like.

• Code Pink (Strawberry Dew): ripe strawberry with a light, cool finish. It's sweet without feeling heavy.
• Code Green (Dew): the plain Dew flavor, lightly sweet, smooth and cold.
• Code Blue (Blue Raz Dew): blue raspberry that starts tart and finishes sweet.
• Code Red (Cherry Dew): ripe red cherry, sweet and slightly tart.
• Code White (Citrus Dew): lemon-lime citrus with a clean, cool exhale.

These notes come from the flavor descriptions for the line, not from our own taste test. The Dew Edition page shows which colors are in stock today.

RAZ also sells the RX50K Batch Edition: Blue Razz Batch, Lemon Batch, Triple Berry Batch, Watermelon Batch and White Peach Batch. The standard RX50K has its own list as well.

RAZ RYL and limited flavors

The RAZ RYL Vue 70K is the purse-style model with a chain. Its flavors include Blueberry Watermelon, Cali Mint, Cherry MTN Dew, Frozen Grape, Icy Mint, Night Crawler, Peach Slush, Pink & Blue and Pretty in Pink. New to the style? Read what a purse vape is.

For seasonal flavors, the VUE 70K Halloween Edition has two: Blueberry French Toast and Key Lime Pie. It's a limited run, so don't expect it to stay listed.

RAZ flavors on more than one model

Some flavor names repeat across the lineup, which helps if you like a flavor and want to try another device. This table shows the models where we list each one.

A listing doesn't mean it's in stock today. Open the model page to see which flavors you can order.

Best RAZ flavors by taste

Not sure which RAZ vape flavors to try first? Use the taste you already like.

• Cold and icy: Polar Ice, Watermelon Ice, Sour Apple Ice, Blue Razz Ice and Grape Ice.
• Sweet fruit: Georgia Peach, Strawberry Burst, Blueberry Watermelon and Black Cherry Peach.
• Mint: Miami Mint, Icy Mint and Cali Mint.
• Tart and sour: Bangin Sour Berries, Sour Raspberry Punch and Raspberry Limeade.
• Candy and unusual: Night Crawler, Rainbow Rain, White Gummy and Razzle Dazzle.

Zero nicotine RAZ flavors

RAZ makes nicotine-free versions of the LTX 25K and the TN9000, according to RAZ's own flavor list. We list both on our RAZ brand page. Check the product page for what's available before you plan around a zero-nicotine flavor.

How to pick a RAZ flavor

• Want the most flavors to choose from? Go with the LTX 25000.
• Want a simple, lower-puff device? The TN9000 fits.
• Want to change flavors without changing batteries? Choose the VUE 50K kit and swap pods.
• Want a menthol hit? Start with Polar Ice, Watermelon Ice or Sour Apple Ice.
• Want what other buyers reorder? Try Georgia Peach or Miami Mint.

Browse every RAZ device in our disposable vapes category or on the RAZ brand page.

RAZ vape flavors FAQ

What is the most popular RAZ vape flavor?

Georgia Peach is the top-selling RAZ flavor in our store, at about 8% of RAZ units across all models in the 90 days to October 14, 2026. Miami Mint, Watermelon Ice and Polar Ice follow.

What are Code Pink and Code Green?

Code Pink is Strawberry Dew, a ripe strawberry flavor with a light, cool finish. Code Green is the plain Dew flavor: lightly sweet, smooth and cold. Both are part of the five-flavor RAZ RX50K Dew Edition.

Are RAZ flavors the same on every model?

No. Each RAZ model has its own flavor list. Some names, like Miami Mint, appear on several, but the LTX 25000, TN9000, VUE 50K and RX50K all differ.

Does RAZ have a tobacco flavor?

RAZ's own flavor list shows a tobacco option for the LTX 25K and TN9000. Check each model page to see whether we have it in stock.

Does RAZ make nicotine-free vapes?

Yes. RAZ lists zero-nicotine versions of the LTX 25K and the TN9000. Availability changes, so check the product page.

Where can I see new RAZ flavors?

Start with the RAZ brand page and the RYL Vue 70K and VUE 70K Halloween Edition listings, which carry the newest and limited flavors.

RAZ devices contain nicotine, an addictive chemical, and are for adults 21+ only.

WARNING: This guide is educational and isn't legal advice. Vape products contain nicotine, an addictive chemical. For adults 21+ only. State rules change fast, so check your own state before you buy.

No Foger device has FDA approval. Are Foger vapes banned? Not nationally, and that gap is the whole story.

The FDA lists 48 authorized e-cigarettes, from five companies: Glas, JUUL Labs, Logic, NJOY and R.J. Reynolds Vapor. Foger isn't one of them.

That sounds like the end of the story. It isn't. The gap between "not authorized" and "banned where you live" is the part almost nobody explains. Foger is sold openly in most of the 50 states right now. In a growing number it can't be, and the reason has nothing to do with Foger specifically.

Does Foger Have FDA Approval?

No. And it's worth being precise about the words, because the internet isn't.

Across all 50 states there is one federal list, and it has 48 entries on it. Our catalogue carries 139 Foger items. Not one of them is on that list.

The FDA doesn't "approve" vapes the way it approves a medicine. It issues a marketing granted order, which authorizes one specific product to be sold. Its own page is blunt about what that means: there are 48 authorized e-cigarettes, and "these are the only e-cigarettes that may be lawfully sold in the United States."

Foger isn't on that list. Nor is Geek Bar, Elf Bar, Lost Mary or Raz. The five companies holding authorizations are Glas, JUUL Labs, Logic, NJOY and R.J. Reynolds Vapor, which makes Vuse. Our FDA authorized vapes list breaks down what each of them got cleared.

If you want to know why that list is so short, the mechanism is the application process. Our PMTA guide covers how it works and why a pending application isn't the same as a clearance.

Unauthorized Isn't the Same as Banned

Here's the distinction that matters. "Not authorized" describes a product's federal paperwork. "Banned" describes what a state lets a shop sell you.

Thousands of unauthorized products sit on shelves across the country. The FDA has limited enforcement capacity, and it has focused that capacity on specific targets rather than on all brands at once. So the federal picture is less a wall than a queue.

State law is where it gets real. A growing group of states have passed directory laws, sometimes called registries. Each one publishes a list of products that may be sold in that state, and the entry test is federal authorization or a qualifying pending application. Because Foger has neither, a directory state is a state where Foger can't be sold once enforcement starts.

Our vape laws by state guide maps which states run one.

Where Foger Vapes Are Banned

Where Foger vapes banned applies is a state question, not a national one, and the list is moving. Two useful reference points.

Pennsylvania is the near-term one. Its directory law takes effect on October 19, 2026, and after that date products not on the state list are subject to seizure. You can search the Pennsylvania ENDS directory yourself.

Florida runs the same kind of system, and we've already mapped it brand by brand in our Florida brand guide.

One thing to keep straight: a state with Foger vapes banned isn't banning Foger by name.

It's requiring federal authorization, and Foger doesn't have it. Any brand without a clearance lands the same way, which is why the Geek Bar situation looks so similar.

What About Texas?

Texas works differently, and the answer depends on your specific device rather than on the brand.

Texas SB 2024, effective September 1, 2025, prohibits "marketing, advertising, offering for sale, or selling certain e-cigarette products" and creates a criminal offense for doing it. The restriction turns on product categories, not on a state directory, so the question becomes which category your Foger falls into.

Two facts are worth holding together. Foger is a Chinese-manufactured brand, as our Foger vape guide explains. And the range splits in two: a sealed single-use device rated at 35,000 puffs, and a modular pod system rated at 30,000 with a separate power bank. Those are different kinds of object under most of these laws.

We're not going to tell you how a Texas court would classify your device, because that's a legal question and we'd be guessing. Our Texas vape ban guide walks through the categories the law uses, and that's the right place to check your own.

How to Check Your Own Foger

Three steps, in this order, and none of them requires taking a retailer's word for it.

• Check the federal list. Open the FDA's authorized e-cigarette page. No brand there means no authorization. Foger isn't there.
• Check your state. Search its directory if it runs one. Search the exact device and pod, not the brand.
• Check the date. Pennsylvania updates its directory at least monthly. A list from 30 days ago can be wrong.

That last point is the one people skip. A brand's status isn't a fact you learn once. It's a lookup you repeat.

What Foger Buyers Pick Most

One thing we can tell you that no spec sheet can. Across our own Foger orders over the last 90 days, two patterns stand out.

Coffee is the signature flavor. Roughly one in five Foger units our customers buy is a Coffee variant, which is an unusually concentrated preference for a brand with this many options. Our Foger flavors guide covers the rest of the range.

The modular device wins by a wide margin. The Foger Switch Pro 30K kit and its refill pods together account for about seven out of every eight Foger units we ship. The sealed Foger Bit 35K takes the rest.

That split isn't only a taste preference, and it's why the Texas section above matters. A sealed single-use device and a refillable pod system are treated as different categories in several of these laws. You can see the full range on our Foger brand page.

Foger and FDA Approval FAQ

Does Foger have FDA approval?

No. The FDA lists 48 authorized e-cigarettes, from Glas, JUUL Labs, Logic, NJOY and R.J. Reynolds Vapor. Foger holds no authorization. The FDA issues marketing granted orders rather than approvals, and no Foger product has one.

Are Foger vapes banned?

Not nationally. Foger is sold openly in most states. It can't be sold in states that run a product directory requiring federal authorization, because Foger doesn't have one. Pennsylvania begins enforcing its directory on October 19, 2026.

Are Foger vapes getting banned soon?

State by state rather than all at once. Each directory state sets its own enforcement date, so the answer changes depending on where you live. Check your state's directory and the date it starts enforcing.

Are Foger vapes banned in Texas?

It depends on the device, not the brand. Texas SB 2024, effective September 1, 2025, restricts certain categories of e-cigarette product rather than maintaining a directory. Foger's sealed and modular devices are different categories, so check your specific one.

Is it illegal to own a Foger vape?

These laws regulate selling, not owning. They bind manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Nothing in a state directory law makes it an offense for an adult to possess a device they already bought.

Why isn't Foger on the FDA list?

Authorization requires a marketing granted order from the FDA, or a pending application filed under the preexisting-product route that closed in September 2020. Most high-puff disposable brands launched too recently for the second route and hold no order under the first.

Information current as of October 7, 2026, sourced to the FDA's authorized e-cigarette list, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and the Texas Legislature. State rules change without notice. This article is educational and isn't legal advice. For adults 21+ only.

WARNING: This guide is educational and isn't legal advice. Vape products contain nicotine, an addictive chemical. For adults 21+ only. Pennsylvania's directory is updated at least monthly, so check the current list before you buy or sell anything.

Pennsylvania hasn't banned vaping. The PA vape ban people are searching for is narrower, and much stricter, than that. From October 19, 2026, any nicotine vape that isn't listed on the state's new ENDS directory can be seized by the Commonwealth. That's Act 57 of 2025, which Governor Shapiro signed on December 22, 2025.

The directory only accepts products that have FDA authorization, or that are still under FDA review as preexisting products. Most disposables qualify for neither. So the real effect is simple: the devices filling most Pennsylvania shelves today can't legally be sold there after October 19, while a short list of authorized pod systems can.

What the PA Vape Ban Covers

Act 57 of 2025 doesn't outlaw a flavor, a puff count or a device type. It creates a list. The Pennsylvania Attorney General keeps a directory of the vapes that may be sold in the state. Anything not on it can't be sold there.

The Attorney General's office puts the certification duty on the manufacturer, not on you. Its guidance says every manufacturer of electronic cigarettes that contain nicotine and are sold or offered for retail sale in the Commonwealth has to be certified. If your brand's maker never filed, nothing you do as a shopper changes that.

Two details catch people out. The law reaches any part or component the FDA requires a PMTA for, so replacement pods count, not just whole devices. And it reaches zero-nicotine versions that share a brand name with a nicotine product, which closes the obvious workaround.

Pennsylvania isn't alone here. Our vape laws by state guide covers the other registry states and how their deadlines differ.

The Act 57 Dates That Matter

Five dates define the PA vape ban rollout. Only the last one changes anything for shoppers.

The Attorney General also warns that tobacco products found at a retail location that weren't bought from a PA-licensed wholesaler are subject to seizure. That's a separate rule from the directory, and it's been live since February.

What Gets on the PA Approved Vape List

There are three ways onto the directory, and all three run through the FDA.

• The product holds an FDA marketing granted order.
• The product is a preexisting product: on the market by August 8, 2016, with a PMTA submitted by September 9, 2020. That application has to still be under FDA review, or under a denial that's been stayed, rescinded or vacated.
• The product differs from one of the above only by name, brand style or packaging.

That's the whole test. It isn't about nicotine strength, flavor, puff count or where the device was made. It's about paperwork filed with the FDA years ago. If you want the background on what that filing involves, our PMTA guide walks through it.

Zero-nicotine products that share a brand name with a nicotine one still have to be certified, and that certification requires lab test results from a certified domestic laboratory.

Why Your Disposable Isn't on the List

Here's the number that explains everything. The FDA lists 48 authorized e-cigarettes, from five companies: Glas, JUUL Labs, Logic, NJOY and R.J. Reynolds Vapor, which makes Vuse. The only authorized disposable is the NJOY Daily. Our FDA authorized vapes list has the full breakdown.

Line that up against Pennsylvania's test and the result is predictable. Elf Bar, Lost Mary, Raz, Foger and the rest of the disposable shelf hold no authorizations. That closes the first route. Most are also far too new for the second one, which only covers products on sale by August 2016.

So the PA vape ban has an unsatisfying but accurate answer to "which vapes are banned". It's almost all the popular ones. The exception would be a manufacturer sitting on a filing nobody has heard about. The disposable vape ban guide covers how the same test is playing out in other states.

How to Check the PA Directory Yourself

Don't trust anyone's copy of the list, including ours. The Attorney General updates it at least monthly, so a list that's right in October can be wrong in November. Go to the source: the PA ENDS Directory is searchable by manufacturer, brand, category and product name.

When we checked it on October 6, 2026, the product search returned no listed products, and 22 manufacturer certifications were still under review. The manufacturers showing in the directory's own filters were Blue Nine, Custom Technologies, Juul Labs, NJoy, R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company and The Schwartz E-Liquid.

Read that carefully, because it's easy to misread. A manufacturer appearing in a filter isn't the same as a product being approved, and an empty result isn't proof that nothing will be listed. It means the public list hadn't populated yet on the day we looked. Check it again before you act on anything here.

If you want to ask directly, the Attorney General's office lists pavapedirectory@attorneygeneral.gov for directory questions.

Act 57 Is Not a Flavor Ban

A lot of PA searches assume the state is banning flavors the way California and New York did. It isn't. Nothing in Act 57 targets mint, fruit or dessert on its own.

The confusion makes sense, because the shelf ends up looking the same. Almost every FDA-authorized product happens to be tobacco or menthol. So a list built on FDA status leans tobacco and menthol by accident, not by design. Glas broke that pattern in 2026 as the first brand authorized for non-tobacco, non-menthol pods.

The difference matters for what comes next. A flavor ban stays until it's repealed. A directory opens up each time the FDA clears another product. Makers can also certify in later years, by the April 21 deadline.

Geek Bar, Foger and Vuse in PA

The brand questions all reduce to one question: does the manufacturer hold an FDA authorization or a qualifying PMTA?

Geek Bar and Foger don't hold FDA authorizations, so neither has a route onto the directory today. Treat anything you read about them being "approved" in Pennsylvania with suspicion until you see the product in the directory search itself.

Vuse is the opposite case. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company holds FDA authorizations for Vuse products and appears among the manufacturers in the PA directory's filters. JUUL is in the same position, with JUUL Labs showing there too after its 2025 authorization.

That still isn't a guarantee for any specific SKU. Certification is product-level, and the product list hadn't populated when we checked. Search your exact device and pod before assuming.

What PA Shoppers Can Still Buy

Two categories are in a materially different position from the disposable shelf.

Authorized pod systems. The JUUL device with its JUULpods, and the Vuse Alto kit with Alto pods, come from the two manufacturers best positioned under Pennsylvania's test. Across our own orders over the last 90 days, menthol is what buyers reach for. The two best-selling Vuse options are both menthol, and each takes roughly one in six Vuse units.

Nicotine pouches. Act 57's directory covers electronic cigarettes. An oral pouch isn't an electronic cigarette, so it isn't on that directory at all. If you're looking for something the October 19 date simply doesn't touch, nicotine pouches are the straightforward answer.

One honest caveat on the retail side. Pennsylvania charges a 40% tobacco products tax on the wholesale purchase price of e-cigarettes, covering devices and any liquid whether or not it contains nicotine. That tax isn't new and isn't part of Act 57, but it's part of why PA pricing looks different from a neighboring state's.

PA Vape Ban FAQ

Are vapes banned in PA?

No. Vaping is legal in Pennsylvania for adults 21 and older. From October 19, 2026, only nicotine vapes listed on the state's ENDS directory may be sold, and unlisted products are subject to seizure. That's a sales restriction, not a ban on vaping.

What vapes will be legal in PA after October 19?

Products listed on the Pennsylvania ENDS directory. To be listed, a product needs an FDA marketing granted order, or a PMTA submitted by September 9, 2020 that's still under review. In practice that points to authorized pod systems from manufacturers like JUUL Labs and R.J. Reynolds Vapor rather than disposables.

Where is the PA approved vape list?

The Pennsylvania Attorney General publishes it at attorneygeneral.gov as the ENDS Directory, searchable by manufacturer, brand, category and product. It's updated at least monthly. When we checked on October 6, 2026, the product search returned no listed products and 22 manufacturer certifications were under review.

Is Pennsylvania banning flavored vapes?

No. Act 57 doesn't restrict flavors directly. It restricts which products may be sold, based on their FDA status. Most FDA-authorized products happen to be tobacco or menthol, so the shelf effect resembles a flavor ban without being one.

Are Geek Bars banned in PA?

Geek Bar doesn't hold FDA authorization, so it has no current route onto the Pennsylvania ENDS directory. After October 19, 2026, products not on that directory are subject to seizure in the Commonwealth.

What are the penalties under Act 57?

Pennsylvania can seize unlisted products, recover costs, and impose escalating civil penalties reported at up to $1,500 per product per day. Those penalties fall on sellers in the supply chain, not on individual consumers.

Do zero-nicotine vapes count?

Yes, if they share a brand name with a nicotine product. Act 57 requires certification for nicotine-free electronic cigarettes sold under the same brand name as a nicotine one, supported by lab test results from a certified domestic laboratory.

Information current as of October 6, 2026 and sourced to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. The ENDS directory is updated at least monthly. This article is educational and isn't legal advice. For adults 21+ only.

WARNING: Products on this page contain hemp-derived THC and are intoxicating. For adults 21+ only. They will fail a drug test. Check your state's laws before purchasing.

We stock seven hemp vapes that get sold as live resin. Five of them actually are, two are distillate with live resin terpenes added back, and the difference matters more than the price does. Here's what we'd buy in each situation, with the cost per gram worked out so you can check the maths yourself.

The picks at a glance

Prices checked September 30, 2026. The two distillate-with-live-resin-terpene devices are further down, kept separate on purpose.

Best value: Lost THC V2 7.5g

Lost THC V2 Live Resin Disposable, $29.99 for 7.5 grams, which works out at about $4 a gram. Nothing else we carry comes close on that number, and it isn't close enough to argue about: the next cheapest real live resin costs more than twice as much per gram.

It's a THC-P and Delta-8 live resin blend across 8 strains, in a device with a digital display showing battery, oil level and voltage, plus three heat settings. All 8 strains are in stock as we write this.

The obvious caveat is size. 7.5 grams is a lot of vape to commit to before you know whether you like the strain, so this is the pick once you already know what you want, not the one to start with.

Best live resin cart: Mellow Fellow Duo

The Mellow Fellow Duo Cart is $34.99 for two 2ml 510-thread carts, so 4 grams at about $8.75 a gram. That's the cheapest cart format we sell and it's less than the 4ml disposable per gram.

What makes it the pick rather than just the cheapest is that the two carts hold different blends. You get to compare, in the same purchase, instead of buying one and wondering about the other. The five pairings match complementary moods, like Charged with Dream, or Euphoria with Tranquility.

You'll need a 510 battery. If you don't have one, the Cookies Twist works and is inexpensive.

Best overall: Mellow Fellow 4ml

The Mellow Fellow 4ml Live Resin Disposable is $39.99 for 4 grams, or $10 a gram, which isn't the best number on this page. It wins on range instead.

Mellow Fellow builds 10 mood-based blends rather than selling single cannabinoids, and each blend is matched to specific strains across a 19-strain lineup. If you want something targeted, for sleep, for focus, for being sociable, this is the only product here that lets you choose that deliberately. It's also a disposable, so there's no battery to buy.

Worth knowing before you click: we don't carry all 19 strains at any one time, and stock rotates. The selector on the product page shows what's actually available today.

Cheapest way to try live resin: Mellow Fellow 1ml

The Mellow Fellow 1ml Live Resin Disposable is $17.99 for 1 gram. Per gram that's the most expensive thing on this list, and that's the honest trade: you pay a premium for the smallest possible commitment.

It's the right buy if you've never had live resin and want to find out whether the flavor difference lands for you before spending $30 or more. Pick a blend, try it, then move up to the Duo or the 4ml once you know.

The 2ml cart at $27.99 sits between the two if you already own a 510 battery and want a single blend in a larger size.

The two that aren't live resin extract

These get marketed alongside live resin and they're good products, but they work differently and we'd rather say so than let the label do the talking.

Geek THCX GT6000, $34.99 for 6 grams, is cannabinoid oil blended with live resin terpenes, not a live resin extract. Per gram it's about $5.83, which reads cheaper than everything except the Lost V2, and the hardware is the best on this page: dual mesh coils, a curved screen, two voltage modes.

Uplift THCP Knockout CDT, $29.99 for 2 grams, is distillate with cannabis-derived terpenes. CDT tastes closer to the real thing than botanical terpenes do, and it costs less than live resin, but it isn't the same category.

If flavor authenticity is what you're paying for, buy from the list above. If you want potency and hardware and you're relaxed about how the terpenes got there, these two are strong buys.

Are live resin carts better?

Better at some things, worse at others, and the honest answer depends on what you're buying for.

• Flavor: yes, clearly. The terpenes come from the plant rather than from a bottle, and it's noticeable on the first draw.
• Potency on paper: no. Distillate tests higher because terpenes take up room that would otherwise be cannabinoid.
• Price: no. You pay more per gram for the same cannabinoid content.
• Consistency: no. Batches vary, because harvests vary. Distillate tastes the same every time.

If you've never compared the two, the cheapest way to settle it for yourself is the 1ml alongside a distillate cart you already know. For the full breakdown of how the extracts differ, see our guide to live resin versus distillate and rosin.

How we picked

Three things, in this order.

1. Is it actually live resin? We read the product documentation rather than the front of the box. Anything described as terpenes added to cannabinoid oil went into its own section.
2. Cost per gram, calculated not claimed. Price divided by grams, shown in the table so you can check it.
3. Is it in stock? A recommendation you can't buy isn't a recommendation. Stock rotates, so the product page is always the final word.

We sell everything on this list, which you should factor in. What we've tried to do is be straight about which products win on which measure, including where the cheapest option isn't ours to push and where a product's label oversells what's inside.

Browse every live resin cart and live resin disposable we stock, or see the full Mellow Fellow live resin range. Everything is third-party lab tested and sold to adults 21 and over only.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best live resin cart?

Of what we carry, the Mellow Fellow Duo at $34.99 for two 2ml carts, which works out at about $8.75 per gram. It's the cheapest cart format we sell and it lets you compare two blends in one purchase.

What is the best live resin disposable vape?

For value, the Lost THC V2 at $29.99 for 7.5 grams, roughly $4 per gram. For blend choice, the Mellow Fellow 4ml, which covers 10 mood-based blends.

Are live resin carts better than distillate?

For flavor, yes. For cannabinoid content per gram and for price, no. Distillate tests higher and costs less; live resin tastes like the strain it came from rather than like added flavoring.

What are the best live resin brands?

We carry Mellow Fellow, which makes the widest range of mood-based blends, and Lost THC, which is the best value per gram. Geek THCX and Uplift use live resin terpenes on a cannabinoid oil base rather than a live resin extract.

How much should a live resin cart cost?

Across what we stock, real live resin runs from about $4 to $18 per gram depending on device size. Small formats cost far more per gram, which is what you pay for a lower upfront price.

Is live resin worth the extra money?

If you care what your vape tastes like, most people say yes after trying both. If you're buying on cannabinoid content per dollar, distillate wins and it isn't close.

Do live resin carts get you higher?

Not by cannabinoid percentage, which usually reads lower than distillate. Reports of a fuller effect are common and are generally put down to the terpenes, but that's subjective rather than measured.

Which live resin is cheapest per gram?

The Lost THC V2 7.5g at about $4 per gram. The Mellow Fellow Duo is the cheapest cart at about $8.75 per gram.

This product is derived from hemp and contains less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. This product has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

WARNING: Products on this page contain hemp-derived THC and are intoxicating. For adults 21+ only. They will fail a drug test. Check your state's laws before purchasing.

A live resin cart is a vape cartridge filled with live resin: an extract made from hemp or cannabis that was frozen immediately after harvest instead of dried and cured. Freezing keeps the plant's terpenes intact, so the oil tastes and smells like the strain it came from rather than like something added afterwards. Everything else about the cart, the 510 thread and the ceramic coil, is the same as any other.

What live resin actually is

Most cannabis and hemp extract starts life the same way flower does: the plant is cut, hung, dried over a week or two, then cured. Drying is what makes flower smokeable, but it's also destructive. Terpenes are volatile, which is a technical way of saying they evaporate at room temperature, and a large share of them leave during those two weeks.

Live resin skips that entirely. The plant goes into a freezer within hours of harvest, while it's still wet, and it stays frozen through extraction. Nothing gets a chance to evaporate. What comes out the other end carries the terpene profile the plant actually had while it was alive, which is where the name comes from.

That's the whole idea. Not a different plant, not a different cannabinoid, just a different moment at which the material gets processed.

What makes a cart a live resin cart

The hardware is ordinary. A 510-thread cartridge is a small glass tank with a ceramic heating element and a threaded base that screws onto a battery. Live resin carts, distillate carts and everything in between use the same basic part.

What changes is the oil inside, and it changes two practical things:

• Viscosity. Live resin is thicker and more textured than distillate. Good cart hardware handles it; cheap hardware clogs. This is why live resin carts tend to come from brands that care about the coil.
• Flavor consistency. A live resin cart tastes like one specific harvest. Two batches of the same strain can taste slightly different, the way two vintages of the same wine do. Distillate carts taste the same every time because the flavor is added, not captured.

You'll also see live resin in disposables, where the same oil sits in a device with a built-in battery. The extract is identical. Only the hardware differs.

How live resin is made

Five steps, and the first one is the one that matters.

1. Harvest and freeze. The plant is cut and frozen within hours, usually flash-frozen. No drying, no curing.
2. Cold extraction. The frozen material is washed with a hydrocarbon solvent, typically butane or propane, kept cold throughout so the terpenes don't cook off.
3. Purge. The solvent is removed under vacuum at low heat. This step decides whether the product is clean, and it's what a residual-solvent test on the COA is checking.
4. Finish. Depending on how it's handled from here, the extract ends up as a pourable oil, a whipped badder, or a sauce that separates into liquid terpenes and crystals.
5. Fill. The oil goes into carts or disposables, sometimes blended to hit a target cannabinoid ratio.

Live rosin, which sounds nearly identical, replaces steps two and three with ice water and a heated press and uses no solvent at all. It costs considerably more.

What live resin looks like

In a cart, expect a color somewhere between pale gold and dark amber, and an oil that moves slowly when you tilt it. Hold a live resin cart sideways and the bubble takes its time. Do the same with a distillate cart and it usually runs.

Outside a cart, live resin can look like several different things depending on how it was finished: a thick sappy oil, a soft opaque badder, or a wet mixture with visible crystals in it. All of those can be live resin.

One honest caveat: color proves very little. Strain, harvest and purge all move it, and a darker cart is not automatically a worse one or an older one. Anyone selling you a rule about color is overselling it. The lab report is the only reliable read.

What "live" means on a label, and what it doesn't

"Live" is a claim about timing, and it's the only thing the word tells you. It doesn't mean stronger, it doesn't mean solventless, and it doesn't mean the product is better made.

Some labels to read carefully:

• Live resin: fresh-frozen, solvent-extracted. What most live carts contain.
• Live rosin: fresh-frozen, solventless. More expensive.
• Cured resin: same method as live resin, but from dried material. Not live.
• Live terpenes or CDT: usually distillate with cannabis-derived terpenes added back. Closer to live resin in taste, but it isn't live resin.
• Just "terpenes": almost always botanical, sourced from other plants.

If a cart carries a high cannabinoid number, in the nineties, and no terpene panel, it's distillate whatever the front of the box says. For a fuller breakdown of how these extracts differ, see our guide to live resin versus distillate and rosin.

Live resin in other formats

Carts are the most common place to find it, but they aren't the only one.

Disposables put the same oil in a sealed device with its own battery. Nothing to screw together and nothing to buy separately, which is why most hemp live resin sold today is in this format.

Live resin gummies use live resin as the cannabinoid source instead of distillate. In an edible you won't taste the terpenes the way you do in vapor, so the practical difference is smaller than it is in a cart. Some people report the effect feels rounder; that's subjective and worth treating as such.

Concentrates sold for dabbing are the same extract in its undiluted form, in whichever texture it was finished as.

Is a live resin cart worth it?

It depends entirely on what you're optimizing for.

If you want the most cannabinoid per dollar, it isn't. Distillate is cheaper and tests higher, and that gap is real.

If you want a cart that tastes like a specific strain rather than like a flavor profile, it is, and the difference is obvious on the first draw rather than something you have to convince yourself of.

The useful test for a newcomer: buy the smallest live resin format a brand sells and compare it against a distillate cart you already know. If the difference doesn't land for you, you've learned that cheaply and you can buy distillate with a clear conscience.

Live resin carts and disposables at Vape City USA

Everything Mellow Fellow makes uses live resin extraction, across four formats.

• Mellow Fellow 2ml Live Resin Cart: a 510-thread cart in all 10 mood blends. The one to buy if you already own a battery.
• Mellow Fellow Duo Cart 4ml: two 2ml carts in one pack so you can compare blends. Lowest cost per gram of the four.
• Mellow Fellow 1ml Live Resin Disposable: the smallest way to try one, no battery needed.
• Mellow Fellow 4ml Live Resin Disposable: the flagship, 10 blends and 19 strains.
• Geek THCX GT6000: 6g of CB9A and THCP with live resin terpenes.

See them together on our Mellow Fellow live resin page, or browse every live resin cart and live resin disposable we stock. Everything across our hemp and THC range is third-party lab tested and sold to adults 21 and over only.

Frequently asked questions

What is a live resin cart?

A 510-thread vape cartridge filled with live resin, an extract made from plant material that was frozen right after harvest instead of dried. The freezing preserves the terpenes, so the cart tastes like the strain rather than like added flavoring.

What does live resin mean?

"Live" refers to when the plant was processed. It was frozen while still fresh, so the terpene profile it had as a living plant survives into the extract. It says nothing about potency or about which solvent was used.

How is live resin made?

The plant is frozen within hours of harvest, extracted cold with a hydrocarbon solvent like butane or propane, purged of that solvent under vacuum at low heat, finished into an oil, badder or sauce, and then filled into carts or disposables.

What does live resin look like?

In a cart, a slow-moving oil somewhere between pale gold and dark amber. Outside a cart it can be a thick sap, a soft whipped badder, or a wet mixture with visible crystals. Color alone tells you very little about quality.

Is live resin stronger than distillate?

By lab percentage, no. Distillate is refined to 90% and above, while live resin tests lower because terpenes occupy part of the oil. Many people find live resin feels fuller at the same dose, which is a different thing from being stronger.

What are live resin gummies?

Gummies that use live resin as the cannabinoid source instead of distillate. Because you don't taste terpenes in an edible the way you do in vapor, the difference is less pronounced than it is in a cart.

Is live resin the same as live rosin?

No. Both start from fresh-frozen material, but live resin uses a hydrocarbon solvent while live rosin uses only ice water, heat and pressure. Rosin costs more and needs better starting material.

How can I tell if a cart is really live resin?

Check the COA. A genuine live resin extract shows a measurable terpene percentage with named terpenes. A cart testing in the nineties for cannabinoid with no terpene panel is distillate, whatever the packaging says.

Does live resin get you higher?

Not by cannabinoid content, since it usually tests lower than distillate. Reports of a fuller or more rounded effect are common and are generally attributed to the terpenes, but that's a subjective experience rather than a measured one.

This product is derived from hemp and contains less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. This product has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.