SKE have slimmed down the SKE Bar 15K, offering a smaller form factor with the SKE Bar 6K!
SKE are a truly massive name in the vaping industry, making their name with the famed Crystal Bar then scoring a string of huge hits with subsequent releases.
They’ve adapted extremely well since the disposable vaping ban was introduced in the UK, and have consolidated their position in the market as one of the biggest vaping brands.
Aside from the SKE Bar 15K, the SKE Bar 6K joins a famed roster including the likes of the SKE CL2000, SKE 600 Pro and SKE Bar amongst others!
What Can We Expect From The SKE Bar 6K?
Get more out of the flavours you love with the SKE Bar 6K. Capable of delivering up to 6,000 puffs of authentic SKE Original E-Liquid, this device is built for maximum satisfaction with zero hassle!
The SKE BAR 6K brings iconic SKE Original e-liquids into a higher-capacity format without missing a beat.
Built for flavour purists, each pod delivers the authentic SKE Original taste you expect with zero drop-off in quality over time. Beyond just offering more puffs, the SKE BAR 6K keeps exceptional flavour at the heart of the experience.
The SKE BAR 6K keeps the signature design language of the SKE series, enhanced with features that make everyday use simpler and more intuitive. 
With a fully transparent top tank, you get a clear view of your exact e-liquid level at all times, so you’re never caught off guard.
An advanced mesh coil works alongside a sealed liquid system to prevent leaks and maintain flavour purity from start to finish. Setting up takes seconds: just snap the 2ml pod into the 5ml refill container and you’re ready to draw!
When your pod runs out, simply hold onto the main device and pop in a fresh refill kit—or swap in one of the SKE Bar 15K refill containers for even longer vaping sessions.
Powered by a rechargeable 850mAh battery, it features fast Type-C charging and a live battery display featuring dynamic LED effects on every inhale, plus real time information on your remaining battery level.
Many thanks to SKE for sending the SKE Bar 6K in for review, let’s check out how these perform! Full information on these devices can be seen here.
And as always, all views are my own…
Kit Contents
- 1x SKE Bar 6K Device
- 1x Prefilled 2ml Pod
- 1x Prefilled 5ml Refill Container
- User Manual
Specifications
- 27.7mm x 27.7mm x 104.6mm
- Up to 6,000 puffs
- Auto draw system
- Prefilled 2ml pod and 5ml refill container
- Advanced mesh coil
- Leakproof design
- Transparent pod design
- 20mg nicotine salt strength
- Smart battery display
- 850mAh battery
- Type-C charging
- Ten different flavours available
- Compatible with SKE Bar 15K refill containers
Design & Build Quality
SKE have kept the design DNA from the SKE Bar 15K to offer a device that looks virtually identical, though in a slightly smaller package with dimensions of 27.7mm x 27.7mm x 104.6mm.
You could stand the two devices together and hardly be able to pick them apart, the only real difference is that the SKE Bar 6K is ever so slightly smaller and has ‘SKE Bar 6K’ printed on the front to differentiate it!
Ergonomically, the boxy, squared-off device profile sits comfortably in the palm, carrying over SKE’s signature crystal-finish aesthetic that gives me instant familiarity.
The transparent pod housing actually serves a practical purpose here, giving an unobstructed view right down to the bottom of the tank so there’s zero ambiguity about remaining e-liquid.
Better yet, the SKE Bar 6K device isn’t single-use—the 850mAh internal battery recharges over and over again via Type-C, meaning you hang onto the device long after the initial pod and refill container are empty, and simply swap in a fresh one, with the device also being compatible with SKE Bar 15K refills.
That gives you a reusable pod system at a very affordable price!
You can monitor battery percentage in real time thanks to the smart battery display found on the front of the SKE Bar 6K, which lights up as you take a puff on the device.
Refills snap in easily to the device thanks to the strong magnets found here, and the pod and refill container are held firmly in place with little discernible wobble.
Quick Start Guide
Much like its bigger brother, the SKE Bar 6K has a very quick set up process.
The pod and refill container come together, with a silicone bung separating the two.
Remove the sticker wrapped around the outside, then the silicone bung and snap them together.
Finally remove the silicone bung from the base of the assembled pod and refill container then pop it into your SKE Bar 6K device.
There’s an auto draw system used here so you only need to take a puff on the pod to vape.
Charging
To top up the SKE Bar 6K, simply plug in a standard USB-C cable and set the unit on its side.
The front screen immediately lights up, displaying the live charge percentage so you can track progress at a glance, and the screen will switch off once it hits 100%.
You can reuse and recharge the SKE Bar 6K, and refills are widely available, so once you’ve finished your pod kit off just swap in a new one!
Flavours
The SKE Bar 6K launches with ten SKE Original Classic flavours, and you can also take advantage of the SKE Bar 15K refills for more flavour options and even more puffs!
SKE sent all ten over for me to review, and here are my thoughts…
Lemon & Lime
Right from the first inhale, I’m hit with a sharp wave of icy citrus that instantly evokes an old-school lemon-lime lolly.
The lemon dominates with laser-sharp intensity, though that brightness is accompanied by a heavy sweetness that borders on syrupy, giving it a candied, sherbet-like edge.
While the icy exhale hits the spot, the lime component gets a little bit lost in the blend—struggling to cut through the heavy lemon profile at any point during the draw!
Fizzy Cherry
Fizzy Cherry delivers an insanely vibrant candied cherry that really hits the sweet spot!
It strikes just the right balance of rich sweetness and zesty tartness so it never feels heavy or overly sugary.
The standout feature is definitely the fizz, which gives me a playful, sparkling sensation on the tongue that feels just like a fresh canned cherry soda.
Plus, the cherry note itself has plenty of depth, supported by a subtle, syrupy richness that makes every puff feel luxurious!
Cola Ice
I do absolutely love a cola flavoured vape, and this flavour profile is one of the first I’ll seek out in a fruity flavour range!
SKE’s Cola Ice captures that iconic cola cube candy taste perfectly—leaning full-tilt into nostalgic confectionery rather than a poured fizzy beverage.
The key here is the balance: the sweetness is restrained enough to keep it light, whilst a refreshing blast of koolada cleans up the finish.
It’s smooth, refreshing, and absurdly easy to vape all day without overloading your palate!
Strawberry Ice
The flavour intensity here is front and center—it’s punchy, concentrated, and unequivocally a sweet-shop candied strawberry rather than a fresh-picked fruit profile.
But what makes it work so well is the balance: even with that bold, sugary punch, it never becomes sickly or overbearing, and that’s mainly down to the cooling ice element that sweeps in.
This cuts through the candied sweetness and stops it from becoming too overbearing, whilst offering a refreshing chill that gets my palate ready for the next puff.
If you’re a fan of the vibrant, candy-forward strawberry style typical of disposable vapes, this is easily top-tier. SKE really have the art of the candied strawberry nailed!
Pineapple Ice
SKE’s takes on pineapple ice have consistently been among my absolute favorites, and the SKE Bar 6K Pineapple Ice is another total banger!
It kicks off with a thick, syrupy sweetness that tastes just like concentrated tropical pineapple juice, immediately followed by a crisp, frosty blast of ice that cuts cleanly through that heavy fruit base.
The icy finish balances out the rich sweetness so well that it makes for an insanely moreish vape—in fact, I found myself puffing away on this nonstop, and the pod barely made it past three days!
Blueberry Sour Raspberry
Blueberry and raspberry is a classic pairing, but this blend really nails the balance by letting both fruits shine individually.
You get the deep, juicy sweetness of blueberry right up front, instantly brightened by the zesty, sour bite of fresh raspberry on the exhale.
A touch of extra sweetener brings out a jammy richness that makes the flavour burst in every puff. If you love a multi-layered berry vape that hits that sweet-to-tart sweet spot perfectly, this one delivers in spades!
What really sets this apart is the tartness—it doesn’t just play second fiddle, it takes centre stage.
There’s a genuine, punchy sour kick here that you rarely find in the crowded Blueberry Sour Raspberry market, cutting straight through the sweetness with an intensity that feels surprisingly authentic!
Cherry Ice
The SKE Bar 6K Cherry Ice brings a surprisingly rich, almost jammy texture to the table that immediately sets it apart from the rest.
On the inhale, I’m hit with a thick, full-bodied cherry profile that manages to strike a great balance between deep fruit sweetness and a bright, zesty tartness.
The flavour itself is spot-on, but where it stumbles slightly is on the finish.
The icy element is just a bit too polite for my liking; it sits quietly in the background when it really needs a sharper, punchier frosty kick to cut through that heavy cherry base and complete the ‘ice’ experience!
Watermelon Strawberry
Between the two fruits, strawberry takes total control here, shoving the watermelon into a supporting role.
The watermelon barely registers on the initial draw, coming across almost like a lingering aftertaste on the exhale.
Flavour-wise, the strawberry hits like a high-octane candy chew—think classic strawberry Chewit—with the intensity turned all the way up.
The watermelon shares that same sweet-shop confectionery vibe, but it’s far too muted to really stand up to the dominant strawberry flavouring.
Watermelon Ice
Right out of the gate, this Watermelon Ice hits with an intense, distinctly synthetic watermelon blast on the inhale.
As someone who already struggles with this fruit profile, the heavy sweetness pushes it straight into sickly territory—tasting more like a watered-down, sugary hard candy than actual fruit.
To make matters worse, the ‘ice’ element is barely noticeable; the cooling kick arrives way too late and far too soft to cut through the sugary fruit flavouring.
Pink Lemonade
I have to say that I wasn’t a big fan of this one when I tried it out as part of the SKE Bar 15K review and the SKE Bar 6K version hasn’t changed my mind!
The main reason is that Pink Lemonade profiles can be hit-or-miss for me at the best of times, but replacing the traditional raspberry accent with watermelon is an immediate turn-off for my palate!
That isn’t necessarily a knock on the blending quality—watermelon flavorings just aren’t for me—but this particular mix definitely leans into it.
The watermelon hits hard right from the opening draw, dominating the front end of the puff before relaxing into a softer, mildly tangy lemonade finish.
How Does The SKE Bar 6K Perform?
Each SKE Bar 6K pod comes with a mesh coil, though I couldn’t tell you what the resistance is as this isn’t listed in the official product description!
Engineered for a tight mouth-to-lung (MTL) draw, this setup offers an instantly familiar feel for anyone stepping away from disposables or cigarettes. That said, it definitely packs a bit more punch than some of the recent SKE hardware I’ve put through its paces lately!
Loaded with 20mg nicotine salts, the SKE Bar 6K hits that sweet spot of rapid-onset craving relief while keeping the throat hit completely smooth.
Vapour delivery remains rock-solid from the very first draw to the last, outputting a discreet, low-key vapour cloud with every puff.
Battery Life
SKE have retained the 850mAh battery found in the original SKE Bar 15K, and packed it into the slightly smaller form factor SKE Bar 6K.
The 850mAh battery tucked inside the SKE Bar 6K is built for all-day endurance, and it absolutely delivers on that promise!
Speaking as a heavy vaper, I can head out for the day on a full charge without a single thought about the battery dying on me or getting stranded without a hit.
I didn’t have a single issue with the battery during testing, I could take it off charge in the morning and carry this device out and about with me all day.
How Many Puffs Do You Get From An SKE Bar 6K?
While these are marketed as delivering up to 6,000 puffs from the combined 2ml pod and 5ml refill container, keep in mind those factory ratings are calculated in lab settings using short, sub-one-second draws.
In the real world, your actual mileage comes down to personal vaping habits—longer, more frequent pulls draw significantly more e-liquid into the coil wick each time.
I manually logged every single draw on the Pineapple Ice flavour with my usual heavy, long draws, and I clocked out at a very respectable 3,623 puffs before the juice was spent.
Pros
- Very easy set up process, accessible vaping device
- Auto draw system
- Reusable pod system at an affordable price
- Ten different flavours to choose from
- Able to see exactly how much e-liquid remains in the tank
- All day battery life
Cons
- Hardly any different from the original SKE Bar 15K- not much of an incentive to change devices!
- I’d also pick the SKE Bar 15K refills over the 6K ones due to getting more puffs out of them
- Only 20mg nicotine salt strength available
Final Verdict
SKE have adapted exceptionally well to the changing landscape of UK vaping, and the SKE Bar 6K is proof of how seamlessly they’ve transitioned their iconic big-puff profiles into a more compact, eco-conscious, and budget-friendly format.
By pairing the exact same 850mAh rechargeable battery from the SKE Bar 15K with a slightly slimmer chassis, they’ve delivered a device that feels great in the hand while eliminating any trace of battery anxiety for heavy vapers.
From a device perspective, there is very little to criticize. The snap-and-go assembly is completely hassle-free, the magnetic pod fit is rock-solid, and the clear design of the pod combined with the live battery percentage display makes daily monitoring effortless.
The auto-draw system delivers a crisp, satisfyingly punchy mouth-to-lung draw that hits the mark for both ex-smokers and former disposable users alike. Plus, the added compatibility with 15K refill containers gives this setup genuine long-term replay value.
On the flavour front, SKE’s signature Original E-Liquid formulations hold up brilliantly across the 6,000-puff lifespan.
While the watermelon-heavy blends (Watermelon Ice and the watermelon-infused Pink Lemonade) miss the mark for my personal taste due to their candied sweetness, top-tier offerings like Pineapple Ice, Fizzy Cherry, and the surprisingly tart Blueberry Sour Raspberry show exactly why SKE remain a flavour powerhouse in the market!
If you loved the flavour density of the original Crystal Bars or the longevity of the SKE Bar 15K, but want something a bit more pocketable without sacrificing battery performance or flavor clarity, the SKE Bar 6K is an absolute winner!
Do you use the SKE Bar 15K and have an interest in picking up the SKE Bar 6K? Let us know in the comments below!
