What Are the Benefits of Switching from Disposable to Reusable Vapes?

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Disposable vapes Canada are the dominant sales product due to their convenience and easy usage. However, a recent trend has been observed where Canadian users are making the switch to reusable vape devices.

In this blog, we will explore the benefits of switching from disposable to reusable vapes with specific reasons like cost, flavour variety, nicotine control and usage. Let’s first look at a basic introduction to both.

What Are Disposable Vapes?

Vape Disposables are single-use devices that are pre-charged and prefilled. They are easy to use and can be disposed of once used. They require zero maintenance while in use. They are known to offer convenience, portability, and a variety of flavours. These devices are ideal for beginners who need zero maintenance. 

For complete knowledge on disposables, you can read our blog- ‘Complete Disposable Vape Guide 2025: Trends, Flavours, and Tips’

What Are Reusable Vapes?

Reusable Vape Hardware are often called as open-pods or refillable vape pods. These have a rechargeable battery which is replaceable with similar compatible pods. The tanks are refillable once used. Some designs even offer to replace coils or pods individually or on a whole.

You can look at our Vape Coils & Replacement pods section. User can refill the e-liquids of their own choice and get more personalised preferences. On an whole, they provide cost effectiveness, personalisation and reusability.
The devices include:

  • Pod systems,
  • Vape Kits and
  • Sub-Ohm tanks

How are Reusables better than Disposables?

There are a lot of reasons. Some you can always name are:

1. Cost Effectiveness:

  • When compared only with the cost, Reusable Vapes are Cheaper in the long term. It is simple, when your device is at its end stage, refilling the pod or replacing the coil/pod is cheaper when compared to replacing the entire device.
  • Also you can compare the cost like 
    • A reusable starter kit is at ~$40. The e-liquid of 30ml costs ~$30.  
    • A 10K Puffs disposable alone costs $40, which has 18ml.
    • So for an overall 30ml in reusable, you pay $70 while a disposable costs more than $80.
  • There is an estimate that switching to a refillable pod can save users $500–$1,000 per year.

2. More Environmentally friendly:

  • The major challenge with disposables is the proper disposal of the empty ones. When seen from puff count to waste disposable, a reusable vape comes in less waste. On top of it, coils and tanks are easier to dispose of.
  • Disposable vapes are typically tricky to recycle, due to the fact that the components need to be disassembled by hand and processed in a specialist facility.

3. More Flavour Options

  • Disposables offer pre-set flavours, often limited to the brand’s lineup.
  • With Reusable Vapes, you get:
    • Access to a greater number of e-liquid flavours. With a single device, you can even try flavours of different vape brands. Some go a step ahead and make customisation in each flavour by mixing more than one flavour or mixing more than one nicotine strength. This makes the vaping more personalised and satisfying.
    • A few top vape juice brands likeFlavour Beast, Iced Up, Apple Drop, Lemon Drop and Twelve Monkeys are popular among users.
  • You can get more idea on vape e-liquids in the blog –‘Complete Vape Juice Guide 2025: Flavours, Tips, and Buying Advice.’

4. More e-liquid options

Apart from flavours, you get to choose between freebase and salt-nic liquids along with different VG/PG ratios.

5. Nicotine Strength Options.

  • Canadian Government regulates nicotine strength to a maximum of 20mg/ml.
  • In Disposables, you get 20mg salt nicotine in 90% of devices, with a few exceptions like “Bold50”
  • In Reusable vapes:
    • Available in 0mg, 3mg, 6mg, 10mg, 12mg, 20mg- including Bold 50.
    • You can gradually reduce nicotine to quit or lower dependence. This gives you more control of nicotine reduction and experiment more.
    • Easier to find nicotine-free e-liquids.

6. Smoother Vaping Experience

  • Reusable systems often have Higher-quality coils and more powerful batteries. This results in better flavour and more consistent throat hit.
  • Some pod systems even allow you to choose mesh coils for smoother, flavour-rich vaping.

7. Defectiveness:

Any defect leads to a waste of the entire disposable device. However, in reusable the individual defect like coil/wick/pod can be replaced easily.

8. Easier for Vaping Transitions and Smoking Cessation

Reusable systems allow:

  • Smoother switching from cigarettes due to more nicotine options, and helps in the progressive shift from higher nicotine to lower nicotine.
  • You get better flavour options and better adjustments.

You can read our blog on - 'Quit smoking vape plan'.

Best Reusable Vape Options in Canada (2025)

Here are the top-rated reusable vape options available through licensed Canadian retailers:

  1. Uwell, especially Caliburn G2,
  2. Smok Nord 5 
  3. Vapresso Coils and Pods

Conclusion:

If you’re still using disposable vapes in Canada, now is a great time to explore reusable vape options, as it offer long-term affordability, better value, flavour options, liquid options and sustainability.

Lots of reusable vapes have a very simple design similar to a disposable vape, making it very easy for anyone looking to make the switch.

FAQ's( Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Why should I switch from disposable to reusable vapes?
Reusable vapes are more cost-effective, eco-friendly, and offer more options with factors like flavours, nicotine strength and kind of e-liquids.

2. Are reusable vapes cheaper in the long run?
Yes. While the initial cost is higher, reusable vapes save money over time since you only need to buy e-liquid and replacement coils or pods rather than an entire device.

3. Is it hard to maintain a reusable vape?

No. Maintenance includes cleaning the tank occasionally and replacing coils every 1–2 weeks. The smaller things include refilling e-liquid and recharging them.

4. Are reusable vapes safer than disposables?

Both are equally safe.

5. Disadvantages of reusable

Reusable vapes need a small effort to understand them. Disposable vapes are very straightforward to use.

6. Do reusable vapes offer the same nicotine strength as disposables?
Yes. You can use nic salt e-liquids of 20mg and Bold 50 along with compatible reusable devices. This gives the same nicotine as disposables.

7. Can I get the same satisfaction or strong throat hit with reusable vapes in reusable vapes as with disposables?
Yes. Many top e-liquid brands offer similar flavours and e-liquids as used in disposables.

8. What device should I start with as a beginner?
You can start with closed Vape pod systems(prefilled) like STLTH or Level X. For open pod kits with  Uwell Caliburn.

9. Do reusable vapes have adjustable settings?
Yes. Many allow control over wattage, airflow, and temperature for a customised experience.

10. Are reusable vapes allowed everywhere disposables are?
Yes, the regulations are the same for both.

11. What e-liquids are compatible with reusable vapes?
Pod systems often use nic salts, while larger devices can use both nic salts and freebase, depending on the coil.

12. What if I don't like refilling or maintaining a device?
You can try closed pod systems with pre-filled pods. Here you only need to replace the pod and use the battery device.

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