Frio Bar R5000 Rechargeable Disposable
Designed & Manufactured by Freemax
I'm going to be honest with you, I'll be the first to discourage anyone from starting their vape journey with a disposable simply because I don't think they're very cost effective or environmentally friendly. If neither of these two things bother you, however, and the only vape you can acquire that will keep you off the stinkies are disposables, then look no further.
I want to thank Tina, the Frio Bar team, and the Freemax team for supplying all 10 flavors the R5000 comes in for the purpose of this review. As always, I will remain objective (as possible) and unbiased.
This may be one of my more subjective reviews simply because the device is so simple to use, that it doesn't even come with an instruction manual. Thus, my evaluation aside from the basic operation and overall experience with this disposable will be the accuracy and thoughts on each individual flavor.
And now for the flip book.
**Pictures can be clicked on to enlarge for easier viewing**
-What's In The Box-
I received a variety pack with all 10 flavors that came in the "Middle" sized box (I'm not sure I want to see what the Large Box looks like, lol). Each individual disposable comes in a single box seen on the left. The only thing in the box is the R5000 disposable itself that comes in sealed plastic.-What's In The Box-
On a side note, this is the first time I've noticed a warning label stating "NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN OR NON-SMOKERS" on any device that I've recently seen. I'm not sure if this is something Frio Bar decided to do themselves, or if this is a result of further downward pressure applied by the FDA.
-To Start Vaping-
(This really doesn't need a tutorial, but alas)
Tear the end off from the cutout at the bottom end of the plastic.
-Specs-
- Pod Capacity: 12 mL
- Puffs: Up to 5000 Puffs
- Nicotine Strength: 50 mg/mL or 20 mg/mL (TPD)
- Battery Capacity: 700 mAh
- Charging: USB Type-C
- Coil Resistance: 1.2Ω
- Size: 114.96 * 28.15 * 28.1 mm (yes, this device is ever-so oblong in shape)
-The Look-
The "R" in R5000 refers to the resin design implemented in the visual aesthetic in this disposable. This same design pattern can be found in the R3000, R1600, and R600 models. While this doesn't particularly reach out and grab me, the resin design gives this device a gleaming marble look which subliminally I'd associate with words like "solid", "hard", "durable", and "classy". Furthermore, when spinning each of the 10 different disposables in a complete circle, I don't see a reset line in the design pattern anywhere along the way indicating that these devices are carved out of a single piece of resin. For solidity purposes, it doesn't get much sturdier than this for PCTG. My clumsiness has knocked many of these disposables to the ground accidentally and none of them have faltered in the slightest.
The mouth piece is thin and oblong allowing it to fit very comfortably between your lips.
-The Coil-
Freemax needs no introduction when it comes to flavor output and lifespan of their coils. FM SaltCOILTECH is their newest COILTECH innovation which they released with the Onnix and Onnix 2 using their 1.0Ω+ OX coils. The OX coils are definitely on par for flavor and coil life as the COILTECH 4.0 coils found in the 904L X and M coils found in the Fireluke 3 and Mesh Pro 2 tanks.
Freemax uses a Tea Fiber Cotton Formula in their coils known to some reviewers such as MikeVapes as "voodoo magic", and it seems to be just that. I'm not sure how they do it, but their flavor output is consistently on point. This formula also boasts an antimicrobial property which may prove to be a better option for those sensitive to allergies or microorganisms.
-The Battery-
The Frio Bar R5000 uses a 700 mAh battery. While this may be a downsize from the R1600's 1300 mAh battery, the R5000 can be recharged while the other models cannot.
I must admit for the size, that this battery holds up for a very long time. I have an hour and a half commute to and from work, and while I haven't solely been using this device (the 5% nic strength is a bit much for my liking), with regular use I've only had to charge the battery once so far. My estimation in puffs for the disposable I've used the most would probably be in the 400ish range.
The only downside that I see to the charge port is that it recharges at 0.1 Amps. I'm not able to determine the full length of time for a full recharge simply because the LED only indicates when it's plugged in and when the cable has been disconnected. Doing the math however, it's estimated to take around 7 hours to fully charge. This might seem like a let down, and it kind of is, but you can be almost 100% sure the battery will last you an entire day. With that in mind, you simply put it on a charger overnight, and grab-n-go on the way out the door. This device also supports pass-through vaping meaning, you can safely vape it while it's charging.
I'd associate the longevity of the battery closer to the performance I'd expect from a mod with a 1.6 or 1.8 Ohm coil. Coils that have a higher resistance require less Wattage (battery power) to vape with however, often there's a trade off in the amount of flavor output. The flavor output is quite immense in these Frio Bars - sometimes a bit too much for my liking. Of course this is purely subjective and the powerful flavor production might be exactly what you're looking for.
-Model Comparisons-
As mentioned before, the biggest factor that sets the R5000 apart from the others is the ability to recharge the battery. The R600 has a different selection of flavors, a 1.4 Ohm coil better suited for a smaller battery, and a 20 mg/mL nicotine strength as well as a 2 mL pod capacity to suit TPD restrictions.
-Flavor Options-
- Strawpina Colada
- Lemon Tart
- Cheesecake
- Apple Duet
- Strawberry Melon
- Lemon Mint
- Pink Lemonade
- Purpleberry Ice
- Blue Razz
- POG (Passion Fruit, Orange, & Guava)
). Stay tuned for more reviews coming up very soon!
