This Bar by American Standard 50K Review (2026): Dual Mesh, Boost/Eco Modes, and What $13.99 Buys You

This Bar by American Standard 50K is an 850 mAh, dual-mesh disposable rated for 50,000 puffs, and the two things that separate it from the rest of the 50K field are a Boost/Eco power switch and adjustable airflow, both on a device that sells for $13.99 to $18.99 depending on the retailer. That works out to $0.28 to $0.38 per 1,000 rated puffs, which is well under the Geek Bar Pulse X2 at $0.46 and the VIHO TRX at $0.44. The trade-off is the battery: 850 mAh is small for a device that is supposed to outlast 50,000 draws, and the maker has not published e-liquid capacity or wattage, so two of the numbers you would normally use to judge a 50K are missing.

The short version

• What it is: a draw-activated, rechargeable 50K disposable sold under the American Standard brand. “This Bar”, “This Bar 50K”, “This Bar by American Standard” and “American Standard This Bar” all refer to the same device.
• Best thing about it: price. At $13.99 it is one of the cheapest 50K-rated devices with a real feature set, and it undercuts the Pulse X2 by about nine dollars.
• Second best thing: the Boost/Eco switch plus adjustable airflow, a pairing usually found on $20-plus devices.
• Worst thing: 850 mAh. You will charge it often, and the spec sheet is silent on e-liquid volume, which is the number that actually decides how long a disposable lasts.
• Who it is for: anyone who wants a 50K-class device with two modes and airflow control without paying Geek Bar money. Skip it if you want the biggest battery or the longest flavor list in the class.

Specifications

Figures below are the ones the brand and its retailers publish consistently. Where sources disagree or say nothing, the row says so rather than guessing.

What the Boost/Eco switch actually changes

Two-mode disposables are now standard at the top of the market. Flum’s Mello Pro has Eco/Turbo, NEXA’s PIX has Normal/Turbo, and Geek Bar’s Pulse line has Regular/Pulse. This Bar follows the same pattern: Eco runs the dual mesh coil at lower output for a cooler, thinner draw and stretches both the battery and the e-liquid; Boost raises the output for a warmer, denser hit with more forward flavor. The mode shows on the LED screen so you can confirm which one you are in.

The part that matters for buyers is the puff count. Rated puff figures across this category are measured at the lowest power setting with short, machine-timed draws. Every brand that publishes a two-mode rating shows the high-power mode cutting it sharply, often close to half. This Bar’s maker publishes only a single 50,000 figure, so treat that as the Eco ceiling and assume Boost gets you meaningfully less. It is the same rule that applies to the Pulse X2 and the NEXA PIX.

Adjustable airflow

Airflow control is the feature that most cheap disposables leave out, and it is the one that changes how a device feels more than any wattage bump. This Bar’s airflow control moves the draw from a tight, cigarette-style mouth-to-lung pull to a looser, airier one. Closed-down airflow suits the mint and ice flavors and makes the 5% nicotine hit harder; opened up, the candy profiles come through sweeter and the throat hit softens. On a $13.99 device this is a real point in its favor; most disposables at this price give you one fixed draw and nothing to adjust.

The battery is the weak point

850 mAh is on the low end for a 50K-rated device. For context, the NEXA Ultra II 50K and Geek Bar CLR 50K carry 900 mAh, and HorizonTech’s Fusion 100K carries 1,500 mAh. The practical effect is not that the device dies early, since the e-liquid, not the battery, sets the lifespan, but that you will be plugging it in every day or two under moderate use and daily under heavy use in Boost mode. USB-C charging is quick and the screen shows the level, so it is manageable, but if a big battery is your priority the CLR or the Ultra II are better fits at a higher price.

The puff rating, honestly

We treat 50,000 as a marketing ceiling for every device in this class, and This Bar deserves a little extra skepticism because the brand does not publish e-liquid volume. The 50K devices that do publish it carry 17 to 20 mL: the Geek Bar CLR lists 17 mL and the NEXA Ultra II lists 20 mL. Without a stated volume there is no way to sanity-check the rating, and the visible tank is the only gauge you get. The sensible way to compare is cost per 1,000 rated puffs, applied evenly to everyone, and on that measure This Bar does well because its price is low, not because its rating is unusually credible.

Flavors

Ten flavors at launch, which is a shorter list than the Mello Pro (19) or the Pulse X2, but it covers the major profiles without padding.

• Candy and sweet: Blueberry Candy, Cotton Candy, Rainbow.
• Fruit: Granny Apple, Merica Mango, Strawberry Watermelon.
• Iced: Peach Ice, Watermelon Ice.
• Mint: Merica Mint.
• Tobacco: Tobacco, which is rarer than it should be in the 50K class; see our tobacco-flavor roundup for the alternatives.

Two naming notes for anyone searching. “Merica” is the brand’s spelling, not a typo, and the flavors are printed on the box as “Cotton Candy”, “Granny Apple” and so on, with the “SPK” mark below the flavor name on the packaging we have seen.

Cost per 1,000 puffs against the 50K field

Prices below are Zovapo’s regular list prices on September 25, 2026, using one retailer so the comparison is like for like. Our full cost-per-1,000-puffs ranking covers 20 devices across every puff class.

Only the VOZOL Mega is cheaper per puff, and it gets there by dropping features. Everything above This Bar in the table charges $5 to $9 more for a bigger battery, a bigger display, or a longer flavor list.

This Bar 50K vs Geek Bar Pulse X2 50K

The Pulse X2 is the device most shoppers will cross-shop, so the comparison is worth making directly. The Pulse X2 has the larger, more detailed display, the longer track record, and Geek Bar’s distribution, which means you can find it almost anywhere. This Bar matches it on dual power modes and adjustable airflow, and beats it on price by roughly $9 at the same retailer. If you already like the Pulse X2 and want the screen, stay. If you want the same class of hardware and would rather keep the nine dollars, This Bar is the rational pick. Our Pulse 2 and Pulse X2 review covers the Geek Bar side in detail.

Who should buy it, and who should not

Buy it if you want two power modes and airflow control on a 50K-class device for under $15, you already own a USB-C cable, and you are fine charging every day or two. It is a strong first 50K for someone stepping up from a 15K or 20K device without committing $20-plus.

Skip it if battery life is your first priority, you want a flavor list beyond ten, or you want a published e-liquid figure before you trust a puff rating. The Geek Bar CLR and NEXA Ultra II answer all three at $5 to $6 more.

About the name

“American Standard” is a brand name, not an origin claim. The packaging we have examined does not say “Made in USA”, and like nearly every disposable on the market the hardware is manufactured overseas. That matters because the FTC has been sending warning letters over Made-in-USA vape claims this year; our coverage of those letters explains what the “all or virtually all” standard requires. As far as we can tell, This Bar does not make that claim, and we would treat any listing that adds one as the retailer’s wording rather than the brand’s.

Street price and where it sits

As of late September 2026 the device lists at $13.99 at PerfectVape and Zovapo, $15.99 at Element Vape and $18.99 at Vapesourcing, a spread of five dollars on the same hardware. Anything above $16 puts it in Mello Pro and CLR territory, where the extra money buys you a bigger battery, so the low end of that range is where This Bar makes sense.

Where to buy

Zovapo carries This Bar by American Standard 50K at $13.99 with all ten flavors in stock at the time of writing, five units of each. Zovapo is also running it through its Insider program, where members pay $7.99 while the round is open; the details are on the Zovapo Insiders page, and Zovapo’s own flavor-by-flavor guide to This Bar 50K explains how the Insider price works. Disclosure: VapeTrends360 and Zovapo are operated by the same company. Prices in this category move quickly, so compare the cost per 1,000 puffs rather than the sticker.

The other American Standard 50K

American Standard also sells a pod-and-battery version, the 50K Kit, at $18.99. It runs the same 850mAh battery and dual mesh coil but publishes two figures This Bar does not — 23mL of e-liquid and Eco 20W / Boost 25W — and its ten flavors do not overlap with This Bar’s at all. We put the two side by side in American Standard 50K Kit vs This Bar 50K: what the extra $5 actually buys.

Frequently asked questions

How many puffs does This Bar by American Standard 50K really last?

It is rated for up to 50,000 puffs, a manufacturer lab figure taken at low power with short draws. Real-world use in Boost mode with longer draws will land well below that, as it does for every 50K device. The brand does not publish e-liquid volume, so there is no way to estimate days of use from the spec sheet; the visible tank is the gauge.

What nicotine strength is This Bar 50K?

5% nicotine salt, equal to 50 mg/mL. It is sold in that single strength; there is no 3% or 0% version.

Is This Bar 50K rechargeable?

Yes. It has an 850 mAh battery that charges over USB-C. No cable is included, so use any USB-C cable you already own.

What is the difference between Boost and Eco mode?

Eco runs the coil at lower output for a cooler draw and the longest battery and e-liquid life. Boost raises the output for a warmer, denser hit with stronger flavor at the cost of faster e-liquid and battery use. The active mode shows on the screen.

Does This Bar 50K have adjustable airflow?

Yes. The airflow control moves the draw from a tight mouth-to-lung pull to a looser, more open one. Adjustable airflow is uncommon on disposables priced under $15.

Who makes This Bar 50K?

It is sold under the American Standard brand. Like nearly every disposable vape it is manufactured overseas, and the packaging we have seen does not make a Made-in-USA claim.

How much does This Bar 50K cost?

Between $13.99 and $18.99 depending on the retailer as of September 2026, which is $0.28 to $0.38 per 1,000 rated puffs. Zovapo lists it at $13.99 and offers a $7.99 Insider price to program members while the round is open.

Is This Bar 50K better than the Geek Bar Pulse X2 50K?

On price, yes: $13.99 versus $22.99 at the same retailer for the same rated puff count. The Pulse X2 has the bigger display and a longer track record. Both have two power modes and adjustable airflow, so the choice comes down to whether the Geek Bar screen and name are worth about nine dollars to you.

How many flavors does This Bar 50K come in?

Ten: Blueberry Candy, Cotton Candy, Granny Apple, Merica Mango, Merica Mint, Peach Ice, Rainbow, Strawberry Watermelon, Watermelon Ice and Tobacco.

WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. For adults 21+ only.