Buy it if you chase flavour depth over raw novelty, vape 50+ puffs a day, and would rather pay $65 once than $35 three times. Skip it if you want a cheap, single-note fruit hit or a cold menthol blast, because the cooling here is a whisper, not a frost.
Quick verdict: who should buy the IGET One 12000 Blue Monster
Most energy-drink flavoured disposables are a blue raspberry sweet with a fake fizz and a chemical aftertaste. This one is not. The berry base is dense and jammy, there is a light effervescent lift on the finish that reads as “energy drink” without anyone having to explain it, and the cooling is restrained enough that it never turns into toothpaste territory.
Buy it if
You are a Monster Energy drinker and want that flavour profile in vapour form
You are tired of disposables that die at puff 4,000 and waste the juice on top
You need something you can use all day without the flavour becoming boring by lunch
You want a screen, a real airflow dial and a USB-C battery in a disposable
You vape 50 or more puffs a day and care about cost per usable puff
Skip it if
Your budget has a hard ceiling around $30
You want a plain, single-note fruit flavour with nothing underneath it
You are after intense menthol (the cooling on this device is 3/10)
You only vape 15 to 20 puffs a day and the device may outlive your interest in it
You want the absolute lowest cost per puff and do not care about finish quality
How we tested, and why our numbers are not like most “reviews”
A lot of disposable “reviews” are a twenty minute unboxing and a first impression. That tells you nothing about how a device behaves at puff 5,000, which is where cheap disposables fall apart. We ran a structured test instead, logging every session and re-tasting at fixed intervals.
Test window
14 consecutive days
Total puffs logged
1,847 (average 132 per day)
Daily sessions
Five: early morning, mid-morning with coffee, lunch break, afternoon, evening
Test locations
Melbourne (indoor, 20–22°C), Sydney (warehouse, 18–28°C), Brisbane (outdoor, 24–31°C)
Re-taste intervals
Blind comparison every 300 puffs against a fresh unit
Measurements taken
Flavour intensity, vapour density, draw resistance, throat hit, charge time and cycle retention, coil degradation, leakage across storage positions, build quality under magnification
Purchase
Bought at full Australian retail price. No manufacturer sponsorship, free stock or review units were involved.
We also cross-checked the physical claims where we could. Three units were weighed before and after depletion to confirm liquid volume, the charge time was logged with a USB power meter rather than a stopwatch guess, and the mouthpiece was inspected under 10x magnification after the two weeks to look for any seal movement.
Full specifications
Model
IGET One 12000
Flavour
Blue Monster (blueberry and raspberry with an effervescent finish)
Puff rating
12,000 puffs in Regular mode / 9,000 puffs in Turbo mode
E-liquid capacity
18ml pre-filled
Nicotine
5% (50mg/ml) nicotine salt
Battery
2,700mAh rechargeable lithium-ion, pre-charged, USB Type-C
Curved LED screen showing battery, remaining e-liquid and current mode
Activation
Draw-activated, with a mode button for Regular and Turbo
Airflow
Adjustable dial, MTL to RDL
Material
PCTG body with aluminium and PC alloy mouthpiece
Dimensions
Approximately 108 × 46 × 25.5mm
Weight
About 119g when full
Flavour range
13 flavours across the IGET One 12000 range
Shelf life
2 years sealed
Australian retail price
Around $60–65
What the IGET One platform actually changes
We have put well over two hundred disposable devices through the same routine now, and the IGET One is the first generation in this family where three things finally line up: the battery is rechargeable, the coil is mesh, and the airflow is adjustable. Each of those solves a specific annoyance that the older disposables share.
Rechargeable battery. In our testing of more than fifty non-rechargeable 5,000 to 6,000 puff disposables, the battery typically gives up between 4,200 and 5,500 puffs, leaving 10 to 20 percent of the liquid behind in a device you then throw away. On the IGET One 12000 the 2,700mAh cell comfortably outlives the 18ml of e-liquid, so the cost you pay for is the cost you actually use.
Dual mesh coil. Mesh gives roughly three times the surface area of standard round wire, which is why flavour holds up for longer and the throat hit stays soft instead of turning scratchy after a heavy day. We blind-tested puff 1,847 against a fresh device and could not identify the older one reliably.
Adjustable airflow plus a screen. The dial moves from a tight mouth-to-lung draw to an airy direct-lung inhale, and the curved display keeps an eye on battery, liquid and mode so you are never guessing. On a $60 device that combination is unusual, and it is the single biggest reason this one feels like a step up rather than a re-skin.
This is where most energy-drink vapes fall apart, so we tested it carefully. We ran blind comparisons with six experienced vapers, all of them with three or more years of daily use, and included a can of Blue Monster in the line-up so we could judge the real thing rather than our memory of it.
Comparison
Result
IGET One 12000 Blue Monster vs actual Blue Monster
5 of 6 testers identified a strong similarity. One described it as “close enough that I checked the can afterwards.”
IGET One 12000 Blue Monster vs four competing blue energy vapes
6 of 6 testers ranked this one as the most convincing. The competitors were criticised for “chemical finish” and “pure sweetener”.
Blind testers who drink 2–3 cans of Blue Monster a day
4 of 5 immediately said “that is the energy drink flavour”. 1 said “close, but not the same thing”.
Our honest read: this is a very good blueberry and raspberry vape that lands on the energy-drink side of the line, not a literal liquid reproduction of the can. There is no carbonation bite, because there cannot be, and the berry is more prominent than the citrus in the original drink. What it does carry is the effervescent, slightly sharp finish that makes an energy drink taste like one rather than like syrup.
Flavour breakdown, draw by draw
First half second: blueberry and raspberry open immediately. Sweet, jammy, dense, with the raspberry staying sharper than the blueberry.
Mid-draw: the berry depth develops and the light fizz comes through. This is the most interesting part of the puff and where the “energy” character lives.
Exhale: a clean fruit candy finish that lingers without turning cloying. No chemical aftertaste, and it does not linger over coffee or food.
After the puff: no dry mouth, minimal odour on hands, and the taste fades over two to three minutes rather than sitting there.
Cooling level on our ten-point scale
1/10
No cooling at all
3/10
IGET One 12000 Blue Monster: refreshing, never icy
5/10
Standard “ice” branded variants
7/10
Heavy menthol vapes
10/10
Straight toothpaste territory
The cooling exists to keep the sweetness from flattening out over a long day and to smooth the throat hit, not to deliver a menthol hit. If menthol is what you are after, this is the wrong device and no amount of airflow adjustment will change that. If you simply cannot stand menthol, the level here is low enough that most people describe it as “barely there”.
Flavour consistency across 1,847 puffs
This is the number that separates a good disposable from a great one. We re-tasted at fixed intervals against a fresh unit without knowing which was which.
Puff range
Flavour intensity
Vapour
Throat hit
Verdict
1 to 500
10/10 (peak)
Maximum
Strong and smooth
Excellent
500 to 1,000
9.8/10
Consistent
Unchanged
Excellent
1,000 to 1,500
9.5/10
Under 5% drop
Consistent
Excellent
1,500 to 1,847
9.2/10
About 10% below peak
Marginally softer
Very good
2,000 to 5,000 (projected)
About 8.8/10
Steady
Soft
Good
5,000 to 12,000 (projected)
About 7.8/10
Steady
Soft
Still good
For context, a standard-coil disposable in our testing typically drops to 70 to 80 percent of its starting flavour by puff 2,000 and into burnt territory well before 4,000. The dual mesh coil here was still sitting at 92 percent of its original intensity a quarter of the way through its rated life, which is where the extra usable days come from.
Real-world performance
Battery and charging
Charging
Measured
0 to 50%
18 to 22 minutes (average 20)
50 to 80%
16 to 19 minutes (average 17)
80 to 100%
14 to 17 minutes (average 15)
Full cycle
48 to 58 minutes (average 52)
Puffs per charge
252 to 318 (average 274)
Recharges completed in 14 days
Five
Capacity retention
No measurable degradation across the test window
The LED indicator was accurate within about 5 percent at the green and red ends and 8 percent through the blue range, and the critical flashing red warning came on at roughly 8 percent remaining. A Type-C cable is included and it survived the fortnight without any fraying. Charging from a laptop USB port works fine, just slowly.
Vapour production at three airflow settings
Airflow
Cloud size
Throat hit
Flavour concentration
Best for
25% open (tight MTL)
Small to moderate
Strongest
9.5/10
Ex-smokers, flavour chasers, discreet use
50% open (balanced)
Moderate
Smooth, 7.5/10
9.2/10
All-day use (our default setting)
100% open (airy RDL)
Large but wispy
Gentle, 5/10
8.0/10
Cloud preference, warmer vapour
It will never match a properly tuned sub-ohm tank, and it is not trying to. It comfortably beats budget disposables and sits alongside the better performers in the $35 to $65 bracket.
Leak testing and durability
Stored upright, on its side, and mouthpiece-down across the full 14 days: zero leaks
Carried in a pocket alongside keys and a phone for three days: zero leaks
Left in a car dashboard across 25 to 32°C swings: zero leaks
Minor condensation inside the mouthpiece after 80+ continuous puffs, which is liquid collecting, not a seal failure. It clears with a tissue
Three accidental drops (desk height and pocket height): no functional damage and no new leaks
Seals showed no wear or deformation under 10x magnification after 1,847 puffs
The body is PCTG with an aluminium and PC alloy mouthpiece. Seams are tight, edges are rounded, and the screen and dial still feel positive after a fortnight of pocket carry. Cosmetic scuffing on the base was the only visible wear.
Cost per puff: is $65 good value?
This is the calculation that decides it for most people, so here it is with real Australian prices rather than sticker maths.
Device
Price
Puffs
Cost per puff
IGET One 12000 Blue Monster (Regular)
$65
12,000
$0.0054
IGET One 12000 Blue Monster (Turbo)
$65
9,000
$0.0072
IGET Bar Plus Blue Ice
$39
6,000
$0.0065
Elf Bar BC5000 Blueberry Ice
$35
5,000
$0.0070
Vaporesso XROS pods
$15 per pod
Variable
$0.0088 to $0.0095
Caliburn G2 pods
$17 per pod
Variable
About $0.0088
HQD Cuvie Plus Blue Razz
$20
1,200
$0.0167
Budget disposables (average)
$22 to $30
3,000 to 4,000
$0.0080 to $0.0120
Two things follow from that table. First, the IGET One 12000 has the lowest cost per puff of anything we have measured, because the rechargeable cell means there is no liquid left behind when the battery dies. Second, the difference between it and the cheapest disposable is smaller than most people assume, roughly $0.0023 per puff. What you are paying the extra for is a mesh coil, a screen, an airflow dial and a device that is still worth using at puff 6,000 instead of one that tastes burnt at puff 3,500.
Compare it with a refillable pod system and the running cost is a little higher, but the upfront cost drops from roughly $100 for a kit plus pods to a single $65 purchase, and there is nothing to refill, coil or maintain. For anyone who does not already own a pod setup, that is the honest comparison to make.
IGET One 12000 Blue Monster versus the alternatives
Device
Price
Puffs
Flavour (our score)
Rechargeable
Our rating
IGET One 12000 Blue Monster
$65
12,000 / 9,000
8.8/10
Yes
8.8/10
Elf Bar BC5000 Blueberry Ice
$35
5,000
7.4/10
No
7.8/10
IGET Bar Plus Blue Ice
$39
6,000
7.9/10
No
8.1/10
Vaporesso XROS pods
$15 per pod
About 3,500 equivalent
8.2/10
Yes (device)
8.3/10
HQD Cuvie Plus Blue Razz
$20
1,200
6.8/10
No
6.5/10
Against the Elf Bar BC5000 Blueberry Ice
The Elf Bar is $30 cheaper and slimmer in the hand, and if what you want is uncomplicated blue raspberry with a bit of ice then it does that job well. But it is a non-rechargeable device, so a meaningful slice of the juice is wasted when the battery gives out, and the flavour was already softening by the time we reached 3,500 puffs. The IGET One delivers 12,000 puffs with a screen, a dial and a coil that holds its character. If you can afford the difference, the IGET One is the better device.
Against the IGET Bar Plus Blue Ice
These are siblings and both are competent. The Bar Plus is cheaper, never needs a cable, and delivers a genuinely cold 7/10 menthol hit. The IGET One is warmer, more layered, and its airflow dial lets you dial the draw back if you want a tighter hit. Choose the Bar Plus if menthol is the point, the One if flavour complexity is.
Against refillable pod systems
If you already own a XROS or Caliburn G2 and vape heavily, pods win on running cost and on the ability to change flavour mid-week. If you do not own one and do not want the faff of coils, tanks and leaking, a disposable is genuinely simpler. This device is the best of the disposables for people in that second group.
It depends entirely on how much you vape. At 20 to 40 puffs a day, one device comfortably lasts ten months or more, although sealed stock carries a two-year shelf life and opened liquid should be used within a few months. At 60 to 100 puffs a day you are looking at roughly four to five months in Regular mode, which is the sweet spot. At 120 to 200 puffs a day, expect two to three months, and at 250+ puffs a day a refillable pod setup becomes the cheaper option over time. Our own log ran 1,847 puffs across 14 days at an average of 132 a day.
Does it really taste like Blue Monster energy drink?
It tastes like a blueberry and raspberry vape that leans towards the energy drink end of the spectrum. Our blind panel rated the similarity at 8.5 out of 10, with 5 of 6 testers picking it out as a Blue Monster-style profile when compared against four competitor vapes and the real drink. What is missing is carbonation, which is impossible in vapour form, and the berry is more prominent than the citrus in the canned version. If you have never drunk the original, you will simply experience a very good sweet berry vape with a light fizz.
No, and you should not try. The unit is sealed and opening it voids any warranty, risks flooding the coil and turning the device into a modified product that falls outside the manufacturer’s safety compliance. If you want refillable, buy a refillable device such as the Vaporesso XROS or Caliburn G2. Hacking a disposable always ends up costing more time and money than the refillable purchase did.
Is 5% (50mg/ml) nicotine too strong for me?
It is a strong concentration and it should be treated as one. If you smoke 10 to 20 cigarettes a day, 5% is a reasonable match. If you smoke fewer than five, it will feel harsh, so start with shorter draws and give it time to settle. If you are not already a smoker or vaper, do not start with this device or any other high-strength one. Nicotine is addictive and this review is not medical advice; if you are trying to stop smoking, speak to your doctor or pharmacist about the options available to you.
How do I know when the device is empty?
Four clear signals: the flavour disappears and you are drawing air, no vapour is produced even though the device is firing, a burnt taste appears as the coil runs dry, or the screen shows the e-liquid level at empty. A flashing red light means the battery is low, not that the tank is finished, so charge it. Weak vapour straight after a long chain of puffs is also normal, as the cell needs a minute to recover, so give it a rest before you judge it.
Can I take it on a plane?
Within Australia, yes. Vapes must go in your carry-on luggage and never in checked baggage, and using one on the aircraft or in the terminal is not permitted. For international travel, check the destination rules first, because several countries including Singapore and Thailand prohibit possession of vaping devices outright, and possession alone can lead to penalties there.
What is the difference between Regular and Turbo mode?
Regular mode is the longer-lasting setting, rated to 12,000 puffs, and it is the one we used for all of our flavour testing. Turbo mode draws harder, produces more vapour and tastes slightly lighter, and is rated to 9,000 puffs. If you are a heavier hitter or you like bigger clouds, Turbo feels more responsive. If you want maximum life out of the tank and a stronger flavour, stay in Regular. You can switch with the mode button and the current setting shows on the curved display.
Why do different shops charge different amounts?
Overhead is the main driver. CBD stores with high rents pass on more of their costs, suburban shops run leaner, and online sellers skip the storefront entirely, so you tend to see the widest spread online. Expect roughly $60 to $65 through most channels. A price below $50 for this device is worth a second look, as it can indicate grey market stock or old inventory, and there is no reason to pay over $70.
Final verdict
Category
Score
Weight
Weighted
Flavour quality
8.8/10
25%
2.20
Flavour consistency
9.2/10
20%
1.84
Battery and charging
9.0/10
15%
1.35
Build quality
8.6/10
10%
0.86
Vapour production
8.4/10
10%
0.84
Value for money
8.8/10
15%
1.32
Display and usability
8.5/10
5%
0.43
Overall
8.8/10
100%
8.84
8.8/10, highly recommended for the right user. The IGET One 12000 Blue Monster does three things that most energy-drink vapes manage badly: it stays consistent deep into its life, it wastes none of the liquid you paid for, and it gives you actual control over how you vape it. The flavour is a sweet, dense blueberry and raspberry with a light effervescent finish that reads convincingly as an energy drink without ever going full menthol.
It is not the right device for a tight budget, for someone who wants a single flat fruit note, or for anyone chasing an icy hit. For a vaper putting 50 or more puffs a day through a device and wanting the last 4,000 puffs to taste as good as the first, it is the strongest option in its class.
Disclaimer
This review is provided for general information and reflects our own testing only. It is not medical advice. Nicotine is highly addictive, and vaping should only be used by adults aged 18 and over who already smoke or vape. If you are looking to stop smoking, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. All vaping products sold in Australia must meet applicable TGA manufacturing and safety requirements, and you should check current local laws before travelling with a vaping device. The device reviewed here was purchased at full retail price, and no manufacturer or retailer provided compensation, free stock or editorial control over this review.
