Primarily aimed at an American market, Hyde disposables are the main competitor of Hyppe and Bang vape and that should stand testimony to their quality and performance. Hyde Retro Recharge has long been a flagship existence within the brand’s product range, thanks to its superb e-juice capacity allowing for 4000 puffs and over 20 flavor options.
Although disposables aren’t necessarily the right choice for every vaper, they’re still a popular go-to among many corners of the market. Their simplicity and compact size give them the absolute advantage over other vapes when we’re out and about. What makes the Hyde Retro Recharge seem more appealing is it’s rechargeable—a single device can deliver satisfying nicotine buzz for at least 4 days.
To know more than these apparent pros, we took a thorough review on the Hyde Retro Recharge disposable to probe into all its details. Read further down and see whether it’s your best match!
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Specs
Battery: 600mAh rechargeable
Nicotine Strength: 5%
Feature: Micro-USB
Puff: 4000
Hyde Retro Flavors
As you’d expect from a popular disposable vape, there are currently 26 different flavours to pick from, so there’s sure to be something to suit every taste. The Hyde Vape have recognised that sampling different flavours is one of the main reasons why people buy disposables, and the quality of those flavours is what keeps them coming back for more:
Sour Apple Ice, Pina Colada, Raspberry Watermelon, Blue Razz Ice, Peach Mango Watermelon, Aloe Grape, Strawberries & Cream, Pineapple Ice, Lush Ice, Banana Ice, Strawberry Banana, Neon Rain, Honeydew Punch, Lemon Crumble, Pineapple Peach Mango, Blue Razz, Spearmint, Pink Lemonade, Tropical Gummy, Bananas and Cream, Energize, Cola Ice, Strawberry Kiwi, Minty O’s, Power, Summer Luv
Thanks to being filled with nic salt e-juice of 50mg/ml strength, these disposables promise a stronger throat hit than lots of devices we’ve tested. We’d recommend you go for other devices with like 20mg nicotine level if you can’t take harsh hits though. Also, we didn’t experience any unwanted burnt taste that’s off-putting in testing all flavors of the Hyde Retro Recharge.
For the best Hyde Retro flavors, we’d vote for Pineapple Ice, Pink lemonade, Strawberry & Cream, and Blue Razz Ice, all of which are deliciously fruity but with just enough of a menthol hit to bring cooling to your mouth. Below is a list of our thoughts about all the Hyde Retro flavours worth a try:
Pink Lemonade
Tart and sweet
Blue Razz Ice
Refreshing and sweet
Cherry Lemonade
Satisfying and fruity
Strawmelon Apple
Creative and fruity, this combines melon, apple, and strawberry for a taste similar to a cocktail
Honeydew Punch
Just like a fruity punch but with a touch of honeydew melon on the exhale and inhale.
Peach Mango
Fruity and like a summer cocktail, this is tasty and sweet.
Strawberry & Cream
Similar to a milkshake, the cream and strawberries combine perfectly.
Mango
As you’d imagine, this is a pure fruity sensation.
Lush Ice
Less intense than spearmint, this menthol-flavoured e-liquid is mild but flavoursome.
Mango Ice
Similar to the pure mango e-juice but with a strong hit of menthol.
Power
This is an extremely intense, hot flavour that is an acquired taste.
Pineapple Ice
Plenty of pineapple fruitiness, but with a menthol hit.
Design & Quality
Although build quality and the style of the design isn’t quite the priority when choosing a disposable vape, they’re still considerations to keep in mind. That’s why we carefully examined whether the Hyde Retro Recharge might possibly leak all over the pocket or bag, or will break before you’ve even finished all the vape juice. Turns out there’s nothing to worry about it as it’s uninjured even when dropped to the ground from 4 feet high. Its build quality is excellent, with a surprisingly solid body that doesn’t feel at all flimsy. This disposable won’t leak either, so we had a clean and mess-free pocket or bag after use.
All of its components work well together, delivering a high standard of vaping experience. The small size of this vape, although it makes for as high as 4,000 puffs, means that it’s perfect for taking anywhere – as you might expect from a disposable – so you can use it on the go without any fuss or hassle. Hyde Retro Recharge is quite distinct from other disposables for its rounded and narrower mouthpiece, which we like a lot since it requires less efforts to inhale vapors in.
Battery & Charging
While some disposable e-cigs don’t recharge, meaning that once their built-in charge has run down you have to throw them away, whether or not you’ve finished all the vape juice, that isn’t the case with the Hyde Retro Recharge.
As you’d guess from the name, this is a rechargeable disposable, which makes it far more functional and convenient, especially if you’re not a frequent vaper. The Hyde Retro Recharge comes with its own Micro-USB charging port on the base, so it has to be put down every time being plugged in. In addition, its battery life honestly disappointed us a bit—the 400mAh battery could only last for 4-5 hours on every recharge.
Performance
Although the Hyde Retro Recharge is a disposable vape, that doesn’t mean it compromises on performance. In fact, you’ll find the flavor delivery of this vape far better than many of its rivals on the market. Much of this is due to the fact that Hyde narrows down the mouthpiece and the entire air chimney to protect flavor from going away.
As this device is filled with nicotine salt e liquid, it gives quite a strong throat hit when we inhale – ideal for anyone who is transitioning from smoking regular cigarettes to vaping – and for a disposable, the amount of vapor it produces is pretty good, although not when compared to a high-end box mod! Of course, you wouldn’t expect that in a disposable, so when you have realistic expectations you won’t be disappointed.
Price
Hyde Retro Recharge Disposable Vape: Only $12.99 at Vapesourcing
This isn’t the cheapest disposable vape on the market. In fact, it’s possible to buy reusable vapes for the same price of less. However, you’re getting good quality for money, and the excellent flavours and the fact that this vape can be recharged make it worth the price.
Verdict
If you’re looking for a range of exciting flavours in a high-performing disposable vape that you can take anywhere, the Hyde Retro Recharge could be the one for you, especially if you like menthol flavours. Perfect for use on the go, this stylish disposable is sturdy and leak-free.
