The IJOY XP 12000, Elf Bar BC10000 and Geek Bar Pulse 15000 are all big-puff disposables with a screen, but they are built around different ideas. The Geek Bar Pulse has two power modes and the highest rated puff count. The Elf Bar BC10000 is the simplest of the three. The IJOY XP 12000 sits between them on puffs and is the one built for looks, with an RGB light show and a window onto the e-liquid. If you’re comparing IJOY with Eleaf, that’s a different question: Eleaf mainly makes refillable pod kits, not disposables. Details below.

Side by side

Specs for the IJOY XP 12000 come from the supplier material for the devices we stock; where it doesn’t give a figure, the table says “Not published”. Specs for the Elf Bar and Geek Bar are the figures most widely listed by retailers and reviewers; we don’t sell those two, so we haven’t checked them against a box.

IJOY XP 12000 Elf Bar BC10000 Geek Bar Pulse 15000
Rated puffs Up to 12000 Up to 10000 Up to 15000 (Regular mode), about 7500 (Pulse mode)
E-liquid Not published 18 ml 16 ml
Battery Not published, rechargeable 620 mAh, USB-C 650 mAh, USB-C
Screen Battery and e-liquid as a percentage Battery and e-liquid level Battery, e-liquid and current mode
Power modes One One Two: Regular and Pulse (stronger, more vapour)
Stand-out feature RGB light show, see-through e-liquid window, bite-friendly mouthpiece Simple, compact, no settings to learn Pulse mode, dual mesh coil
At Puffside 16 IJOY vape flavours, A$45 each, 2-Pack and 4-Pack Not stocked Not stocked

IJOY XP 12000 vs Elf Bar BC10000

Both are one-mode disposables with a screen, so the difference comes down to puffs and extras. The IJOY XP is rated for 2000 more puffs and adds things the Elf Bar doesn’t try to do: an RGB light show, a window that shows the e-liquid itself, and a percentage readout rather than a bar. The Elf Bar BC10000 is the plainer, more compact device, and some people prefer that. If you just want something that works and fits in a pocket, the Elf Bar’s simplicity is the point. If you want the bigger device with more going on, the IJOY is the one.

IJOY XP 12000 vs Geek Bar Pulse 15000

The Geek Bar Pulse is rated for the most puffs of the three, but only in Regular mode. Pulse mode gives a stronger hit and more vapour, and roughly halves the rated puffs to about 7500, so how long it lasts depends on which mode you use most. The IJOY XP has one setting, so its 12000 rating doesn’t change with how you use it. Choose the Geek Bar if you want to switch between a normal draw and a stronger one. Choose the IJOY if you want one consistent draw, the light show and the e-liquid window.

IJOY vs Eleaf

People often compare IJOY and Eleaf because both make vape hardware, but they mostly sell different kinds of product. Eleaf is best known for refillable pod kits, such as the iCita and the IORE range: you buy the device once and fill it with bottled e-liquid, replacing the pod or coil every so often. IJOY makes pod kits too, but the IJOY XP range is disposable: it comes pre-filled and charged, and you replace the whole device when it runs out.

  • Disposable (IJOY XP): nothing to fill or maintain, many flavours to try, higher cost per puff over time.
  • Refillable pod kit (Eleaf): lower running cost and less waste, but you need to buy e-liquid and replacement pods or coils.

Puffs aren’t everything

Rated puff counts are measured with short, even draws in a lab. Long or frequent draws use e-liquid and battery faster, so real-world numbers are usually lower for all three. Two things matter as much as the headline figure:

  • Flavour range. You’ll go through several devices, so it’s worth picking a line with a few flavours you like. The IJOY XP comes in 16 flavours, five of them iced.
  • Price per device and per pack. Multi-packs bring the cost down: IJOY XP 2-Packs are 10% off and 4-Packs 15% off the single price. See our bundle guide.

For how the IJOY compares with the other lines we sell (SWIX, Pandora, Bi Bubble and Alibarbar), including price per 1000 puffs, see Disposables compared.

Questions

Is IJOY better than Elf Bar?

It depends what you want. The IJOY XP 12000 is rated for more puffs (12000 vs 10000) and has more features, including RGB lights, an e-liquid window and a percentage screen. The Elf Bar BC10000 is simpler and more compact.

Is IJOY better than Geek Bar?

The Geek Bar Pulse 15000 is rated for more puffs in Regular mode and has a stronger Pulse mode. The IJOY XP 12000 has one consistent setting, plus the light show and e-liquid window. Neither is better for everyone.

How many puffs is the IJOY XP?

Up to 12000. How many you actually get depends on how long and how often you draw.

Is Eleaf a disposable brand?

Mostly not. Eleaf is mainly known for refillable pod kits. IJOY makes both pod kits and the disposable IJOY XP range.

Where can I buy IJOY XP in Australia?

We sell all IJOY XP 12000 flavours with free shipping on orders over A$150. You can buy a single device; four singles (A$180) or a 4-Pack (A$153) ships free.