SKE’s latest big puff pod system is in for review, with the SKE Bar 15K!
One of the most iconic brand names of recent times, SKE have been hard at work developing replacements for their world-renowned Crystal Bar, with the SKE Bar 15K following on from the SKE CL2000, SKE 600 Pro and the SKE Bar.
They have also tried their hand at e-liquids too, with the SKE Crystal Original range garnering high praise in our review!
What Can We Expect From The SKE Bar 15K?
With the SKE Bar 15K, you get more puffs of the iconic SKE flavours as one of these can deliver up to a massive 15,000 puffs of SKE’s own, in-house SKE Original E-Liquid!
A premium mesh coil and a sealed e-liquid flow system combine to deliver long-lasting, stable performance in a leak-free package, with each puff tasting as fresh as the very first one.
Assembly has been made effortless, to get you vaping in no time at all, you snap the prefilled 2ml pod and 10ml tank together and you are ready to go. No fuss and importantly, no mess either!
Plus, once your original pod and refill container has been finished, dispose of it but keep the actual device itself, as refill kits are available to purchase too, with 16 different SKE flavours to pick from.
You can keep track of power in real time with the battery screen, which also makes every puff come alive with a dynamic light effect to create a richer and more immersive vaping experience.
In terms of the battery, the device has an 850mAh battery to deliver lasting performance with a stable output, giving you uninterrupted enjoyment from morning until night. And it can be easily recharged thanks to Type-C charging.
Many thanks to SKE for sending the SKE Bar 15K in for review, let’s have a look at how these perform!
As always, all views are my own…
Kit Contents
- 1x SKE Bar 15K device
- 1x Prefilled 2ml pod
- 1x Prefilled 10ml refill container
Specifications
- 27.7mm x 27.7mm x 115mm dimensions
- Up to 15,000 puffs
- 20mg nicotine salt strength
- Auto draw system
- Prefilled 2ml pod and 10ml refill container
- Mesh coil
- Leak-proof design
- 850mAh battery
- Type-C charging
- 16 different SKE Original flavours
Design & Build Quality
SKE’s iconic diamond cut design returns here, popularised by the original Crystal Bar, bringing an instant sense of familiarity- even though the SKE Bar 15K is obviously much larger than the original Crystal Bar, measuring in at 27.7mm x 27.7mm x 115mm.
The boxy, rectangular shape makes for a nice feel in hand, and the crystal styled design remains as classy as ever. Plus, it is functional here too, as you have full view of the tank allowing you to see exactly how much e-liquid is inside.
You can retain the device once the original pod and refill container is finished, as it features an 850mAh battery that is rechargeable via a Type-C charging port.
The front of the device has a basic screen on it, which tells you exactly how much battery life remains as a percentage, it also lights up whenever you take a puff on the SKE Bar 15K.
Quick Start Guide
Very straightforward and simple here!
Firstly, remove the pod and refill container from the packaging, ensuring that you also remove all stickers and silicon bungs too.
Then, just click the pod and refill container together and insert it into the device.
An auto-draw system is used with the SKE Bar 15K so just take a pull on the mouthpiece to get the device to fire.
Charging
The SKE Bar 15K charges via the USB-C charging port that is located at the base of the device, and the 850mAh battery can be recharged multiple times meaning that it can be reused over and over again if you purchase refill kits for it.
Saves you having to buy a whole new kit each time!
To charge the SKE Bar 15K, just plug in a USB-C charging cable and lay the device on its side. The battery screen will show the charging percentage in real time, and will turn off once fully charged.
Flavours
16 different flavours are available for the SKE Bar 15K range, featuring SKE’s very own Original E-liquid!
Flavours available for the SKE Bar 15K range are- Blueberry Lime, Blueberry Raspberries, Blueberry Sour Raspberry, Cherry Ice, Cola Ice, Fizzy Cherry, Fresh Menthol Mojito, Fruit Medley, Kiwi Passion Fruit Guava, Lemon & Lime, Melon Berry, Pineapple Ice, Pink Lemonade, Strawberry Burst, Watermelon Ice and Watermelon Strawberry.
Refill packs for the SKE Bar 15K device are available to purchase separately, so keep hold of the device and grab a refill pack instead of throwing the whole thing away!
Purchasing refill packs also gives you the ability to swap different flavours in and out easily if you purchase a few of them!
SKE sent me 12 of the SKE Bar 15K range, and here are my thoughts on them…
Fresh Menthol Mojito
Now previous readers of my SKE reviews might already be aware that this is one of my favourite SKE flavours, in fact I would say it is my most favourite one of all!
So, getting to review it again is always a pleasure…
One way for me to sum it up is Mojito magic in a prefilled pod system!
The flavour profile is sensational, opening with a syrupy, sweet embrace of lime and perfectly capturing the sugary essence of a mojito.
That initial rush gracefully transitions into a crisp, authentic hint of mint, culminating in a refreshingly icy finish. SKE truly deserves praise as their flavour blending here is nothing short of masterful.
I couldn’t put it down as for me it is pure liquid enjoyment!
Pink Lemonade
I can take or leave pink lemonade blends, I have vaped that many of them over time, but when the ‘pink’ element consists of watermelon flavouring instead of raspberry, then it definitely goes in the leave pile!
That is down to my own tastes though, as I am not a fan of watermelon flavouring at all, it isn’t always a reflection on the quality of the blending.
Unfortunately (for me anyway), this is one of those pink lemonade blends that features watermelon.
And it is quite noticeable at the start of the puff too, there’s definitely a strong flavoured watermelon present before this gives way to a lighter, slightly tangy lemonade.
Melon Berry
Now, there’s a melon flavouring here that is more up my street!
A delightful and authentic honeydew melon flavouring starts proceedings off here, and I’m impressed with how well done this melon flavouring is.
It is backed up with notes of raspberry, strawberry and a subtle note of blackberry too- all of which feel right at home and compliment the luscious honeydew melon flavouring almost perfectly.
There is quite a noticeable amount of sweetener present here, this was definitely a sweeter blend than I initially expected!
Lemon & Lime
The experience begins with a jolt of pure, frozen citrus, immediately calling to mind a classic lemon-lime ice lolly.
The lemon note is front and centre, possessing a brilliant, almost aggressive clarity.
Unfortunately, this vividness is paired with an exaggerated sweetness that crosses the line into syrupy territory, giving the lemon an artificial, sherbet-like quality.
Though the blend provides a satisfying, cool finish, the intended lime flavour note is significantly muffled. I found the lime virtually absent, completely eclipsed by the strength of the leading lemon throughout the entire vape.
Fizzy Cherry
This blend unveils a spectacularly vibrant candied cherry, which manages a delicate tightrope walk of flavour—achieving a beautiful balance between rich sweetness and necessary tartness, thus avoiding the pitfall of sugary overkill.
What truly sets it apart is the remarkable effervescence, a playful tickle right on the tongue tip that perfectly mimics the fizz of a chilled sparkling beverage.
The cherry component itself is masterfully executed and benefits from being enriched by a subtle, luscious syrupy base.
Blueberry Raspberries
What we have here is a delicately paired combination of blueberry and raspberry, formulated to let the distinct taste of each fruit come through clearly.
There’s a noticeable lift from an added touch of sweetener, which contributes to the overall profile. The flavour journey delivers a great mix of both sweet and sour notes, culminating in a truly delicious, abundant berry experience.
Fruit Medley
As someone who typically steers clear of sweeter e-liquids, I was genuinely surprised—I found myself completely won over by this SKE Bar 15K flavour!
Deconstructing the specific components is a challenge, though, as the flavour is a full-throttle, simultaneous hit that lands all at once. My best guess is a vibrant, undifferentiated tropical medley, with a distinct and necessary citrus note cutting through the mix.
It’s definitely one if you have a sweet tooth, as I can pick up on a lot of sweetener here, but you do get some sour notes cutting through it.
Kiwi Passion Fruit Guava
This is a bold, high-intensity flavour blend built around a sweet, supercharged passionfruit that sets the tone instantly!
It’s aggressively exotic and undeniably sugary, making it feel less like natural fruit and more like a vibrant, candied blend.
Enhancing this primary note is a juicy, fragrant burst of guava, which adds body and a welcome tropical complexity to the sweetness. Unfortunately, this assertive duo leaves little room for the third player as the kiwi becomes a little too subtle, verdant undertone.
While the sourness from the kiwi attempts to provide a necessary counterbalance on the exhale, it’s quickly eclipsed and swallowed whole by the powerful, wave-like intensity of the passionfruit and guava.
Watermelon Ice
Unfortunately for me, this Watermelon Ice blend launches with an unapologetic blast of manufactured watermelon on the inhale.
As already mentioned, I’m no fan of this fruit profile, and I found the experience rapidly spiralling into a territory of excessive sweetness and blatant artificiality, with the taste akin to a sugared-up, diluted watermelon sweet.
Furthermore, the menthol addition is a mere whisper—too delayed and negligible to provide any actual cut-through.
This blend is the very embodiment of the flavour category’s current cliché: uninspired, generic ‘watermelon ice,’ adding nothing new to a saturated market beyond its overbearing sweet nature and routine icy finish.
Blueberry Sour Raspberry
Dangerously compelling is the only way to describe this blend- its highly vapable nature meant I got through it at a record rate!
Which was quite handy for measuring the puff count from one of these kits…more on that to come!
What elevates this profile is the unapologetic sour component—it’s a leading force, not a footnote, offering a rare and delightful intensity that sets it apart from typical blueberry sour raspberry contenders.
The journey itself is a masterpiece of layering: the sweet, saturated taste of blueberry hits first, transitions into a powerful, exhilarating tartness, and then settles into the luscious sweetness of ripe raspberry. It appears straightforward, but the balance and execution here is impeccable!
Cola Ice
I’m currently on a bit of a Cola Ice vape kick, and this blend is a solid, highly enjoyable entry into the category.
The flavour is a pretty precise interpretation of cola cube sweets, leaning distinctly toward a hard candy or confectionary style rather than a poured drink.
Crucially, the sweetness is well-tempered, and it finishes with a clean, refreshing blast of koolada. This is the kind of effortlessly satisfying flavour I can happily keep in rotation all day long without any risk of vapers tongue!
Strawberry Burst
The flavour here is potent and highly concentrated, but let’s be clear: this profile leans decisively into the sweet, nostalgic world of strawberry candy rather than offering a fresh, organic fruit experience.
Impressively, despite its boldness, it never tips into cloying territory, maintaining an excellent and pleasing equilibrium.
That said, if your preference is for the style of strawberry found in a disposable vape, this is one of the finest renditions available. SKE know how to make a great candied strawberry blend!
How Does The SKE Bar 15K Perform?
So, there’s a mesh coil present here, though I’m not sure on the resistance as I couldn’t see it in the marketing blurb, I’m happy for it to be posted in the comments if someone knows what it is!
These are set up to provide a mouth to lung vape and if you are moving over from disposables, or cigarettes, then you will be right at home here.
Although, this does feel a touch more powerful than some of the more recent SKE offerings that I have reviewed!
Each one has 20mg nicotine salt in the blend, designed to deliver fast acting nicotine craving satisfaction without any harsh throat hit.
The vape is consistent throughout, from start to finish, and there’s a subtle amount of vapour produced with each puff.
Battery Life
Within each SKE Bar 15K is an 850mAh battery, which is aimed at delivering all day battery life.
It does the job there even for a heavy vaper such as myself, I could take one of these out and about on a full charge and not have to worry about the battery running out and me being left without precious nicotine!
How Many Puffs Do You Get From An SKE Bar 15K?
These are touted as offering up to 15,000 puffs from each 2ml pod and 10ml refill container, though figures such as this are usually obtained in laboratory settings using less than one second puffs, which may not be reflective of average vaping styles.
Your puff count will depend on your own vaping habits, so if you take frequent long pulls then you will get less puffs as a result as more e-liquid is drawn to the cotton in the coil.
I counted each puff that I got from the Blueberry Raspberries one (as I vaped through that the quickest!), and the end result was that I got 7,955 long and frequent puffs!
Pros
- Beginner friendly
- Extremely easy set up
- 16 different SKE original flavours
- Reusable device
- Can see exactly how much e-liquid is in the tank
- All day battery life
Cons
- Only 20mg nicotine salt strength is available
- Not the fastest device at charging
- Quite a large size which may not appeal to some
Final Verdict
SKE have been positioning themselves as one of the market leaders when it comes to prefilled pod systems and the SKE Bar 15K serves to reinforce an already very strong line up!
One of the key strengths here is the amount of vaping that you can get from each kit, giving you some serious value for money.
Not only that, there’s real quality when it comes to the flavours too, as SKE use their own in-house Crystal Original range for the blends, which has been reviewed to great acclaim by many vaping outlets including ourselves!
So, if you are after a no-fuss, reusable prefilled pod kit that has been developed by one of the serious players in the vaping game, then the SKE Bar 15K is an excellent option to consider!
What are your thoughts on SKE Bar 15K? Let us know in the comments below!
