Geek Bar Pulse 2 & Pulse X 2 Review: How They Compare to the Original Pulse and Pulse X
This Geek Bar Pulse 2 & Pulse X 2 Review looks at something most disposable brands avoid doing: Geek Bar replaced two of its best-selling devices at once. This review breaks down what changed when the original Pulse and Pulse X gave way to the Pulse 2 and Pulse X 2, using the full spec sheets for all four devices to see whether the newer hardware actually beats what it replaced.
Short version: the Geek Bar Pulse 2 ($19.99, 25,000 puffs) and Pulse X 2 ($22.99, 50,000 puffs) both move to a dual mesh coil and a redesigned display, and the Pulse X 2 is the first device in the lineup with adjustable airflow. What they don’t do is match the flavor count of the devices they replaced — the Pulse 2 launches with 9 flavors and the Pulse X 2 with 15, versus 49 and 40+ on the originals. Buyers chasing hardware should upgrade; buyers chasing flavor variety have a real reason to stick with the older Pulse 15K or Pulse X 25K.
In This Review
- Quick specs: all four Geek Bar Pulse devices
- Meet the lineup
- What changed in the Pulse 2 and Pulse X 2
- Head-to-head comparison
- Flavor lineups compared
- Which one should you buy?
- FAQs
- Final verdict & where to buy
Geek Bar Pulse 2 & Pulse X 2 Review: Quick Specs for All Four Devices
| Spec | Pulse 15K | Pulse X 25K | Pulse 2 25K | Pulse X 2 50K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $15.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $22.99 |
| Max Puffs | 15,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 (15,000 Pulse Mode) | 50,000 (25,000 Pulse Mode) |
| Coil | Standard | Standard | Dual Mesh Coil | 0.6Ω Dual Mesh Coil |
| Display | LED indicator | Full-color screen | Dome Full Screen + Binary Orbit Light | 3D curved screen + binary halo light |
| Battery | Rechargeable USB-C | Rechargeable USB-C | 800mAh, 15 min to 80% | 1000mAh, USB-C |
| Airflow | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Nicotine | 5% (50mg) | 5% (50mg) + 0mg options | 5% (50mg) | 5% (50mg) |
| Flavor Count | 49 | 40+ | 9 | 15 |
Meet the Lineup
Pulse 15K
$15.99 · 49 flavors
Pulse X 25K
$19.99 · 40+ flavors
Pulse 2 25K
$19.99 · 9 flavors
Pulse X 2 50K
$22.99 · 15 flavorsThe Pulse 15K and Pulse X 25K built Geek Bar’s reputation for dual-mode power (a “Regular Mode” for battery life and a “Pulse Mode” for denser vapor) paired with enormous flavor menus. We covered the original Pulse X in depth in our Geek Bar Pulse X review. The Pulse 2 and Pulse X 2 keep the dual-mode concept but rebuild the hardware around dual mesh coils and upgraded displays, while trimming the flavor menu to a tighter, more curated list.
What Changed in the Pulse 2 and Pulse X 2
Geek Bar Pulse 2 25K
The Pulse 2 pushes puff count from 15,000 to 25,000 in Regular Mode, adds a dual mesh coil for more consistent flavor delivery, and replaces the old LED indicator with a “Dome Full Screen” display that includes a Binary Orbit Light animation. Its 800mAh battery reaches 80% charge in about 15 minutes — roughly 50% faster than the original Pulse. The trade-off is stark: 9 flavors at launch versus the Pulse 15K’s 49.
Geek Bar Pulse X 2 50K
The Pulse X 2 is the larger jump of the two: puff count doubles from 25,000 to 50,000 in Regular Mode, the coil moves to a 0.6Ω dual mesh design, and it’s the only device across all four Pulse generations with adjustable airflow. A bigger 1000mAh battery and a 3D curved screen with a binary halo light round out the changes. Flavor count lands at 15, well short of the original Pulse X’s 40+ options (which also included zero-nicotine variants the Pulse X 2 doesn’t offer).
What Improved
- Dual mesh coils on both new devices
- Bigger batteries with faster charging
- Upgraded, more detailed displays
- Pulse X 2 adds the lineup’s first adjustable airflow
- Higher max puff counts across the board
What Got Cut
- Flavor menus shrink from 49/40+ down to 9/15
- No zero-nicotine options on either new device
- Less real-world battery data since both are recent releases
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Category | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Highest puff count | Pulse X 2 50K | 50,000 puffs in Regular Mode |
| Most flavors | Pulse 15K | 49 flavors, the widest menu Geek Bar offers in this line |
| Vapor quality / coil | Pulse X 2 50K | 0.6Ω dual mesh coil built for denser clouds |
| Airflow control | Pulse X 2 50K | Only device across all four generations with adjustable airflow |
| Fastest charging | Pulse 2 25K | 15 minutes to 80% via its 800mAh battery |
| Lowest price | Pulse 15K | $15.99, the cheapest device in the comparison |
| Zero-nicotine option | Pulse X 25K | Only device offering 0mg variants |
Flavor Lineups Compared
- Pulse 15K — 49 flavors: the deepest catalog Geek Bar has ever shipped in this line, spanning Frozen Watermelon, Miami Mint, and candy-forward Blow Pop variants.
- Pulse X 25K — 40+ flavors: nearly matches the Pulse 15K and adds exclusive zero-nicotine options like Zero Nicotine Miami Mint.
- Pulse 2 25K — 9 flavors: a curated menu built around mint, icy fruit, and candy blends including Watermelon Ice and Raspberry Watermelon.
- Pulse X 2 50K — 15 flavors: the wider of the two new menus, mixing classic ice flavors with an energy-drink-inspired “Bull” series.
Anyone who values flavor rotation over raw specs still has good reason to buy the older Pulse 15K or Pulse X 25K — Geek Bar hasn’t pulled either from shelves.
Geek Bar Pulse 2 & Pulse X 2 Review: Which One Should You Buy?
Get the Pulse 2 25K if: smoother mesh-coil vapor and fast charging matter more to you than flavor selection.
Get the Pulse X 2 50K if: you want the highest puff count and the only adjustable airflow in Geek Bar’s Pulse lineup.
Get the Pulse 15K if: flavor variety and price are the priority — 49 flavors for $15.99 is still the best value in this comparison.
Get the Pulse X 25K if: you want the widest menu short of the Pulse 15K, plus the lineup’s only zero-nicotine options. See our full Geek Bar Pulse X review for more detail on real-world performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s actually different between the Geek Bar Pulse and the Pulse 2?
The Pulse 2 adds a dual mesh coil, a larger 800mAh battery with 15-minute fast charging, and a new Dome Full Screen display, while raising max puffs from 15,000 to 25,000. The trade-off is a much smaller flavor menu: 9 flavors versus the original’s 49.
Is the Pulse X 2 an upgrade over the Pulse X, or a downgrade?
Both, depending on what you value. The Pulse X 2 doubles puff count (50,000 vs. 25,000), uses a stronger dual mesh coil, and adds adjustable airflow the original never had. The original Pulse X still wins on flavor count (40+ vs. 15) and offers zero-nicotine variants.
Which Geek Bar Pulse device has the widest flavor selection?
The original Pulse 15K leads with 49 flavors, followed by the Pulse X 25K at 40+, including zero-nicotine options.
Do all four Pulse devices support Pulse Mode?
Yes. All four — Pulse 15K, Pulse X 25K, Pulse 2 25K, and Pulse X 2 50K — include both Regular Mode for longer battery life and Pulse Mode for denser vapor output.
Are the newer Pulse 2 and Pulse X 2 rechargeable?
Yes, both charge via USB-C. The Pulse 2 uses an 800mAh battery that reaches 80% in roughly 15 minutes; the Pulse X 2 uses a larger 1000mAh battery.
Which device is the best entry point for new Geek Bar buyers?
The Pulse 15K at $15.99 offers the lowest price and the widest flavor selection, making it a reasonable starting point before trying the newer, pricier hardware.
Final Verdict: Geek Bar Pulse 2 & Pulse X 2 Review Takeaway
This Geek Bar Pulse 2 review lands on a familiar conclusion for sequel hardware: the Pulse 2 and Pulse X 2 are genuine engineering upgrades — better coils, bigger batteries, sharper displays, and in the Pulse X 2’s case, the first adjustable airflow Geek Bar has shipped in this line — but neither fully replaces what made the original Pulse 15K and Pulse X 25K popular in the first place. Buyers chasing the newest tech should upgrade; buyers who pick devices based on flavor rotation have a legitimate reason to stay with the originals.
Where to Buy (Retail Listings)
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