IGET Bar Plus S3: Is a Refillable Pod Vape Worth It?
Most IGET vapes are sealed, single-use devices. The IGET Bar Plus S3 takes a different route: you buy the rechargeable body once, then click in a fresh pod when the flavour runs low instead of binning the whole thing. It sounds better on paper — but is it actually worth it? Here is the honest breakdown.
How the system works
The Bar Plus S3 is two parts: a rechargeable battery unit and a pre-filled, click-in pod. When a pod is spent, you pull it out and push a new one in — no liquid to handle, no mess, no buttons. The battery charges over standard USB-C, so one body can outlast dozens of pods. Pods come in two sizes: 6000-puff pods for everyday use and 10000-puff pods for heavier vapers who want fewer swaps.
Where the savings actually come from
Because you reuse the battery and only replace the pod, your cost-per-puff drops the more you reorder. The first purchase (device + a pod) costs a little more than a single disposable, but every pod after that is cheaper than buying a whole new sealed vape. Over a few weeks of daily vaping, that difference adds up — which is exactly why regular vapers gravitate to the pod system.
Who it suits
The S3 is the smart-money choice if you:
- Vape most days and go through devices regularly.
- Want to cut down on waste (one body, many pods).
- Like sticking to a couple of core flavours you can reorder cheaply.
It is probably not for you if you only vape occasionally, or you like constantly trying brand-new devices and flavours — in that case a simple IGET Bar 3500 or a big Bar Pro 10000 with nothing to manage will suit you better.
6000 vs 10000 puff pods
Go with the 6000-puff pods if you want the lowest price per pod and like changing flavours more often. Step up to the 10000-puff pods if you vape heavily and would rather swap less frequently — the cost per puff is usually a little lower on the bigger pods too.
Living with it day to day
In practice the S3 is almost as low-effort as a disposable. Charge it over USB-C when the vapour thins, and swap a pod in seconds when the flavour fades — click out, click in, done. There is no coil to prime, no tank to fill and no leaking to deal with, which is the whole appeal.
The bottom line
If you vape regularly, the Bar Plus S3 is one of the cheapest ways to run an IGET over time, with far less waste than single-use bars. If you are a casual or "grab whatever" vaper, stick with disposables. Ready to try it? Get the Bar Plus S3 device and a few pods to start.
Keep reading
How to Recharge Your IGET Vape (Bar Pro, One, Star, Flare & More)
IGET Bar Pro 10000 vs IGET One 12000: Which Should You Buy?
The Best IGET Bar Flavours in Australia Right Now
How to Spot a Fake IGET Vape (and Buy Genuine Every Time)
How Many Puffs Does Each IGET Vape Have? The Full Range Compared
IGET One 12000 Review: Australia's Biggest IGET Vape