Elf Bar Or Lost Mary: Which Vaping Brand Is Right For You?
A lot of confusion still persists today about the difference between these two excellent disposable vape brands, but if you read on, you’ll know in just a few minutes, exactly which vaping kit is the best choice for your lifestyle.
Elf Bar vs. Lost Mary: A Tale of Two Vapes
The iconic disposable Elf Bar kit was released in 2018 and rapidly became the kit of choice among both novice and sophisticated vape users worldwide. It seems like eons ago now, but the makers have continued to innovate over the years, and the brand is as fresh as ever.
In 2022, the first Lost Mary vaping kits arrived on our shelves, throwing users into a quandary about what to buy for their go-to vape experience.
Like its main rival, the Elf Bar, the brand has continued to expand and innovate to create a product with a fiercely loyal following.
Many buyers still see these as competing brands, but in reality, the same parent company owns both, and the underlying technology is the same.
The advantage to this is that if you already love either of these kits, you’ll get the same great vaping experience no matter which one you use.
Another plus is that some accessory items, for example, the Elf Bar Elfa PRO prefilled pods, are fully compatible with the Lost Mary Tappo vape starter kit and vice versa.
What’s the Difference Between a Disposable Elf Bar Kit and its Lost Mary rival?
While they share the same technology, these bars are definitely not the same, and one of them, despite being made by the same manufacturer, is the clear winner.
Let’s dig down into the weeds and see how they stack up.
1. Technology
Both brands use the same battery, and recharging technology, with newer kits using identical cutting edge QUAQ mesh coil technology.
This means you’ll get the same intense flavours, number of puffs, longevity, and ease of recharging whichever brand you choose.
The reality here is that you can’t lose.
Even if you mistakenly bought the wrong brand, or the shop has run out of your personal favourite, you can easily substitute with the other for an equally satisfying and comparable experience.
Does Elf bar or Lost Mary last longer?
Since models within the same class utilize identical technology, they boast an equivalent lifespan.
For instance, the Lost Mary QM600 employs the same cutting-edge quaq technology found in the Elf Bar 600 V2, ensuring comparable longevity. In our experience, we see no discernible differences in their durability during real-world usage. Similarly, the Classic Elf Bar 600 shares the mesh coil technology of the Lost Mary BM600, resulting in comparable longevity.
However, Elf Bar 600V2, Lost Mary QM600, and Lost Mary BM600S, feature superior quaq technology compared to their predecessors, the Elf Bar 600 and Lost Mary BM600. As a result, these newer models offer slightly extended lifespans and deliver more consistent performance than their forerunners.
2. Design
Elf Bar is truly iconic, and for those who began vaping in the early days, there will always be a place in our hearts for the smooth exterior, huge range of colours, and, of course, the convenient pocket-sized dimensions.
Enter the Lost Mary, and your options just got even wider.
The exterior casings are quirky, innovative, eye-catching, and feel entirely different in your hand. Fans love the ASMR ‘dented’ appearance of the OS5000, the psychedelia of the MO5000, and the left-field, retro feel of the ‘spin up, turbo on’ Lost Mary CD.
3. Flavours
Elf Bar is the more mature product of the two, and there are currently 41 flavours to choose from across all devices. The Lost Mary debuted with about a dozen flavours but has increased to 34 at the time of writing, so the gap is narrowing constantly.
There’s a lot of chatter in the vaping blogosphere about the difference between the two ranges, but if you’ve experienced both (and not just written about them), it’s obvious what the truth is.
Superficially, there seems to be a lot of overlap, but in reality, there’s hardly any at all. Each range is unique, and to experience all of them, you’ll need to try out both brands, which gives you more than 70 fun flavours to choose from.
See below for a more complete comparison of the two flavour profiles.
4. Range of Products
Lost Mary offers 19 different products, including fully reusable and fully disposable kits, while Elf Bar offers 30.
As with the range of flavours, it makes sense that the more developed brand has more products, accessories, and design choices, but this doesn’t mean there’s anything significant missing from the Lost Mary range.
5. Price
If you compare like-to-like, for example, a 20mg disposable pod kit with another 20mg disposable pod kit, you’ll find the prices between the two brands to be indistinguishable in most retail outlets.
Having said that, there are always discounts, deals, and offers, so make sure to keep an eye on who’s running promotions and take advantage of the competition between these two sister brands.
Lost Mary vs Elf Bar Toe to Toe Comparison – Who Wins?
Let’s compare these two brands side by side and see who the clear winner is for the vaping products you need.
| Elf Bar | Lost Mary | |
|---|---|---|
| QUAQ coil mesh | Yes | Yes |
| Flavour intensity | The same | The same |
| Flavour choices | 41 at time of writing | 34 at time of writing |
| Number of models | 30 at time of writing | 19 at time of writing |
| Most popular model | Elf Bar 600 Disposable Kit | BM600 Disposable Kit |
| Number of puffs | 600 to 5000 | 600 to 5000 |
| Battery life | 500mAh to 650mAh battery | 550mAh to 750mAh battery |
| Consistency | The same | The same |
| Visuals | Bright, sleek, modern | Quirky, fun, retro |
| MTL technology | Yes | Yes |
| Size | Discreet to eye-catching | Discreet to eye-catching |
| Disposable option | Yes | Yes |
| Rechargeable option | Yes | Yes |
| Nicotine strength | 20mg/ml | 20mg/ml |
| Inhale activated | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-refill option | Yes | Not yet |
| Pre-filled pods | Yes | Yes |
So who’s the winner? Don’t be too quick to judge just yet because now it’s time to compare like to like between the specific Elf Bar and Lost Mary products you love the most.
Elf Bar 600 vs Lost Mary BM600
The Elf Bar 600 and the Lost Mary BM600 are consistently the top-selling choices for these two brands among Xmania customers.
Each is a 20mg disposable kit, making for an excellent apples-to-apples comparison.
Let’s take a closer look and see what the pros and cons are and how they stack up against each other.
ELF BAR 600 DISPOSABLE POD – BLUEBERRY CRANBERRY CHERRY 20MG
Original price was: 5.99€.5.49€Current price is: 5.49€.
Lost Mary BM600 – Pineapple Ice (Disposable Pod Kit) 20MG
Original price was: 7.49€.5.49€Current price is: 5.49€.The Elf Bar 600
- Classic colour schemes are simple, elegant, timelessly cool, and sophisticated, with different shades to match every flavor in the range.
- The list of Elf Bar flavours keeps growing, with a staggering 41 at time of writing, including your current favourite, Banana Ice.
- Sleek cylindrical design can be held like a traditional cigarette and slides discreetly into the pocket, taking up no more space than a miniature craft pen. Read more in our review: Elf Bar 600 Review: The Only Vape You’ll Ever Need!
- Perfect for beginners and vaping on the go; activate with a single puff and recycle responsibly when empty.
- Excellent value for money with up to 600 puffs, the equivalent of 20 conventional cigarettes.
- No maintenance, no refilling, no recharging, and no replacing of batteries, tanks, or coils.
- Incredibly easy to use with no buttons or user interface, simply inhale and go.
- Original, absorbent, long-lasting mesh coil
- 2ml of innovatively flavoured e-juice with 20mg nicotine salt.
- Manufactured to full EU and UK TPD safety compliance.
Read more: How long does elf bar last in days?
The Lost Mary BM600
- Beautiful shaded, graduating two-tone colour schemes with ultra-contemporary modern look and feel.
- Rapidly growing flavour list with 34 at time of writing, and that includes the Xmania buyer’s current favourite, Banana Break.
- Rounded rectangular design rests securely in the hand and disappears into the smallest bag or pocket.
- Excellent for novice or busy vapers on the go; activated via one single puff and simply deposit at your nearest vaping outlet or recycling centre when empty. Read more in our review: Lost Mary BM600 Review: Must-Have for Every Vaper!
- Enjoy up to 600 puffs, the vaping equivalent of a pack of 20 cigarettes.
- Zero maintenance device with no refills, no recharging, and no parts to replace.
- Incredibly easy to use with no buttons or user interface, simply inhale and go.
- High-quality, absorbent mesh coil
- 2ml of delicious e-juice with 20mg nicotine salt.
- Manufactured to full EU and UK TPD safety compliance.
Read more:
What’s the main difference between these two models?
In a nutshell, these two kits are neck and neck in quality and price. While the Elfbar still offers more flavours, Lost Mary provides additional choices you won’t find in the Elfbar range.
The look and feel are also quite distinct, with the Elfbar sporting its classic, sleek, traditional look and Lost Mary being the colorful, boisterous new kid on the block.
Lost Mary QM600 vs. Elf Bar 600 V2
Next up, we have the Lost Mary QM600 disposable e-cigarette vs the Elf Bar 600V2 classic, but now, even better, upgrade on the 600 disposable kit.
CHERRY – ELF BAR 600 V2 DISPOSABLE POD
Original price was: 6.99€.5.49€Current price is: 5.49€.
Lost Mary QM600 – Watermelon Ice (Disposable Pod Kit) 20MG
Original price was: 7.49€.5.49€Current price is: 5.49€.Lost Mary QM600
- The Lost Mary brand is known for its rounded rectangular design, but the QM600 was created for those who like the minimalist pen/cigarette shape when vaping. Read more: Lost Mary QM600 vs BM600
- The same instantly recognisable graded two-tone shade but in a different form.
- 30 delicious, funky, and innovative QM600 flavours to choose from.
- Slim, sleek, and discrete, it hides easily in your pocket or in your hand. Read more in our Lost Mary QM600 Review.
- Inhale-activated device ideal for novice and busy vapers on the go.
- Tapered mouthpiece for a smooth ‘mouthfeel’ experience.
- Up to 600 puffs in every kit.
- Zero maintenance device.
- Innovative QUAQ ultra-fine mesh coil
- 2ml e-juice capacity with 20mg nicotine salt.
- Full TPD safety compliance in Ireland, the EU, and UK.
Lost Mary QM600
Elf Bar 600V2
- Improved performance with an all-new color-gradient look, every bit as sleek and satisfying as the original single-colour design that longtime fans of the brand love. Read more: Elf Bar V1 vs. V2
- 30 fruity flavours, including all of your traditional favourites, in an ever-growing list.
- Iconic design mimics the traditional cigarette experience between your fingers while sliding seamlessly into your pocket or bag.
- Ideal for busy vapers and novices looking for a no-fuss intro experience. Read more in our Elf Bar 600 V2 Review.
- Terrific value for money, with up to 600 puffs and consistency of flavour from the first pull to the last.
- Zero maintenance disposable kit.
- Beginner-friendly: unpack, inhale, and go.
- QUAQ highly absorbent, ultra-fine mesh coil.
- 2ml of sublimely delicious e-juice with 20mg nicotine salt content.
- Fully compliant in Ireland and the UK according to EU TPD safety standards.
Elf Bar 600 V2
What’s the main difference?
Once again, quality and price point don’t help you distinguish between these two brands, but the look and feel are different, as are the range of flavours, with Lost Mary having a brighter, more fun vibe and Elf Bar being more classic and traditional.
The Elf Bar AF5000 and Lost Mary BM 600S: Two More Great Kits to Enjoy
Strawberry Raspberry Cherry Ice – ELFBAR AF5000 DISPOSABLE POD
Original price was: 15.95€.14.45€Current price is: 14.45€.Two other great kits have become popular recently, with one each from the Elf Bar front-runner brands.
The Elf Bar AF5000 delivers a whopping 5000 puffs, the equivalent of over 160 conventional cigarettes or 8 disposable units. Its 650mAh rechargeable battery lasts all day on a single charge.
Elf Bar AF5000 Disposable Vape
The improved design includes an auto-refill mechanism that can be activated by simply turning the kit momentarily upside down, the latest QUAQ mesh coil technology, and a choice of 15 immaculate flavours.
We love the new design, and you can get your hands on one here.
Lost Mary BM600S – Banana Break (Disposable Pod Kit) 20MG
Original price was: 7.49€.5.49€Current price is: 5.49€.The Lost Mary BM 600S, meanwhile, is an upgrade on the existing BM 600 disposable and includes the latest QUAQ mesh coil technology for improved flavour, consistency, and efficient use of e-liquid.
Lost Mary BM600S
Right now, the kit offers 8 stunning flavours in the same beautiful color-gradient design package we all know and love. Read more: Lost Mary BM600 vs BM600.
You’ll get intense flavour bursts down to the 600th puff from this popular kit, and you can get yours right here.
Elfliq vs Maryliq: Who’s Got the Most Flavour?
A vaping kit is nothing without the juicy e-liquid inside. The benefit of using a refillable kit from either Lost Mary or Elf Bar is their vast range of flavours and the compatibility between the rival devices.
While there is a tiny amount of overlap between the two ranges, a better way to think about it is that you have one huge range that you can use to fill either of your reusable devices.
Here’s what they have to offer.
Elfliq: 30 flavours, measured by fragrance strength, sweetness, coolness, and throat hit
Most Elf Bar Elfliq liquids are combination flavours, but there are some singles as well. Custom flavours like Elfbull Ice, Snoow Tobacco, and P&B Cloudd make it an adventure when choosing new flavours to experience. Read more: Best Elfliq flavours ranked.
Maryliq: 25 flavours, mostly brand new and distinct from the Elfbar range
The Lost Mary Maryliq has no shortage of combination and fruity sensations, and it also boasts a catalog of ‘drinks’ themed flavours you won’t find in the Elfbar range.
Titles like Pink Lemonade, Lime Rum, USA Mix, Beach Day, and Tropical Island make this range the number one choice when you want a tropical party atmosphere on your lips at a moment’s notice!
Lost Mary Maryliq
What’s your conclusion?
Have you figured out yet which brand is the clear winner in terms of price, technology, and user experience?
Still confused? Read on for the final result.
And the winner is (drum roll)…
If you chose the Elf Bar, you were exactly right. But if you chose the Lost Mary, you were right too.
Sorry to disappoint, but both of these brands are excellent, best in class, with stand-out iconic products that both we and our customers love.
Which Disposable Vape is Better for You?
The final decision on which disposable vape is better for you is always going to be personal in the end, but here are some guidelines that will help you make that all-important first choice that will form the memory of your first vaping experience that stays with you forever.
- Flavours: there is some overlap between the two, but you can find more simple, single-fruit flavours in the Elf Bar range and more fruity, funky flavours in Lost Mary.
- Look and feel: Elf Bar is more classic, sleek, and discreet, while Lost Mary calls attention to herself with beautiful two-tone shades on every kit.
- Intensity: some reviewers say the Lost Mary flavours are more intense and Elf Bar more mild, but not everyone agrees. QUAQ mesh technology is used in the later versions of both brands.
- Nic salt quality: not a consideration. It’s the same company, with the same great quality nicotine salts in both cases.
- Safety: no need to think too hard; it’s the same high-quality TPD compliant manufacturer in both cases.
- Value for money: the parent company didn’t set out to make an expensive vs cheap brand choice. Both products have the same long-lasting battery and number of puffs.
So, which brand represents you better?
Are you a more James Bond sophisticate who likes things low-key, shaken, not stirred, with clean, classic flavours?
If that’s you, our suggestion is the Elf Bar range and the specifically the Elf Bar 600V2 if you are a beginner.
Do you like to be seen, heard and enjoy funky flavours that confuse and excite your taste buds with unexpected combinations?
Lost Mary is the brand for you and the BM600S is perfect kit if you’re just starting your vaping journey.
Decide which brand is your perfect match, with these 4 simple questions:
- Do you switch between different kinds of kit frequently?
- Do you prefer smooth, classic designs over fun and funky?
- Do you want a device that has auto-refill capacity?
- Do you often switch between flavours?
If your answer is yes to all four, Elf Bar is definitely for you.
If you answered no to all four, you’ll love your quirky, funky, intensely flavoured Lost Mary kits.
If you got a mix of yes and no answers, you’re in the luckiest category of all.
Pick a flavour you can’t wait to try from each range and get vaping with both of these delicious brands for twice the fun!
Now check out both and explore the amazing variety of choice offered by both brands with our vaping with our next-day delivery service in Ireland.
Resources
https://www.elfbar.com/product/ELFA-PRO.html
https://www.elfbar.com/product/ELFBAR-600.html
https://www.elfbar.com/product/ELFBAR-600V2.html
https://www.lostmary.com/product/BM600S-Disposable-Pod.html
https://www.lostmary.com/product/LOST-MARY-BM600-Disposable-Pod-Device.html
https://www.lostmary.com/product/LOST-MARY-QM600-Disposable-Pod-Device.html
https://www.elfliq.com/elfliq.html
http://www.maryliq.com/maryliq.html
FAQ
What are the main differences between Elf Bar 600 and Lost Mary Bar?
The main differences between Elf Bar 600 and Lost Mary Bar are their design, shape, and flavor options. Elf Bar 600 has a funky cylindrical design with over 28 unique flavors, while Lost Mary Bar has a sleek rectangular design, 18 fresh flavors, and features dual mesh coiling technology for inhale activation.
How many cigarettes both Elf Bar 600 and Lost Mary Bar provide?
Both Elf Bar 600 and Lost Mary Bar provide up to 600 puffs per device – outlasts 20 Cigarettes, making them comparable in terms of usage.
Which disposable vape has more flavor options?
Elf Bar 600 has more flavor options, offering over 28 unique flavors compared to Lost Mary Bar’s 18 flavors.
Are both Elf Bar 600 and Lost Mary Bar beginner-friendly?
Yes, both Elf Bar 600 and Lost Mary Bar are beginner-friendly, as they are easy to use, require no vaping experience, and are ready to use right out of the box.
Which disposable vape is considered better, Elf Bar 600 or Lost Mary Bar?
While it is a close call, Lost Mary Bar is considered better due to its unique shape, eye-catching design, and delightful flavor combinations. However, individual preferences may vary, and some may still prefer the Elf Bar 600 for its wider range of flavors and funky cylindrical design
Disclaimer: All information provided in this text is for educational purposes only. The purpose of the article is in no way to entice and encourage anyone to abuse any addictive substances. The text is not intended for persons under the age of 18.
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