If you're searching for the Crystal Bar, there's a good chance you're thinking of the disposable that was everywhere in the UK a couple of years ago — and there's an important update if you haven't shopped for one recently. Here's exactly what changed and where to find the same flavors today.
SKE Crystal 600 Pro Menthol Prefilled Pod Kit
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The Short Version
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the original Crystal Bar disposable still legal to sell? | No — banned under the UK's single-use vape legislation from June 2025 |
| What replaced it? | The SKE Crystal 600 Pro — a rechargeable pod kit version |
| Same flavors? | Yes, the original Crystal Bar flavor range carried over |
| Same puff count? | Yes, approximately 600 puffs per pod |
| Same draw feel? | Yes, fixed MTL with tight airflow, inhale-activated |
What Happened to the Original Crystal Bar
The Crystal Bar, made by SKE, was one of the best-known disposable vapes in the UK before the single-use vape ban took effect on 1 June 2025. Like every other disposable on the market at the time, it couldn't legally continue being sold in its original single-use form — UK law now requires vapes to have a rechargeable battery and a replaceable pod rather than being thrown away whole.
The SKE Crystal 600 Pro: The Legal Replacement
SKE's answer was the Crystal 600 Pro, sometimes still referred to as the "Crystal Bar rechargeable" or "SKE Pro 600." It's built to feel as close as possible to the original: a 400mAh battery, a 1.1Ω mesh coil in every pod, and roughly 600 puffs from each 2ml prefilled pod — the same puff count and the same tight, fixed MTL draw the original Crystal Bar was known for. The difference is entirely in the format: you recharge the battery via USB-C instead of throwing the whole device away, and you swap pods instead of buying a new unit each time.
Fifteen original Crystal 600 flavors carried over, plus four more in the newer Crystal 600 Pro pod range specifically — nineteen in total, all at 20mg nic salt. If a specific Crystal Bar flavor was your usual, there's a good chance it's still available in this format. You can browse the full SKE Crystal 600 Pro range here .
Does It Actually Feel the Same to Use?
As close as a rechargeable device reasonably can. It's inhale-activated with no fire button, same as the original, and the airflow is fixed MTL rather than adjustable — matching the tight, cigarette-like draw the Crystal Bar was built around rather than switching to something looser. Charging takes under an hour from flat via USB-C, and swapping a spent pod for a fresh one takes seconds.
Is It Actually the Same Company, or a Knock-Off?
It's the genuine SKE product, not an imitation. This matters because the "Crystal Bar" name has enough recognition that gray-market and counterfeit versions genuinely do circulate — if you're buying from an unfamiliar source, it's worth checking our guide to spotting fake or gray-market vapes before you commit, since a device that claims to be a "real Crystal Bar disposable" still being sold as single-use in 2026 is a red flag on its own — that format simply isn't legal to sell new in the UK anymore.
How Does This Compare to Other Post-Ban Replacements?
The Crystal 600 Pro isn't the only device built to replace a well-known pre-ban disposable — Hayati's Pro Max Plus 6000 followed a similar path, just at a higher puff count using a different auto-refill mechanism. If you're weighing up options beyond just the Crystal Bar name specifically, our Hayati Pro Max Plus 6000 vs SKE Crystal CL6000 comparison covers a higher-capacity alternative, and our broader guide to switching from disposables covers the cost and practical differences across the wider replacement landscape.
FAQs
Can you still buy the original Crystal Bar disposable?
No. It was banned from sale in the UK from 1 June 2025 under the single-use vape ban. The SKE Crystal 600 Pro is the legal rechargeable replacement.
Is the SKE Crystal 600 Pro the same as the original Crystal Bar?
It's built to match it as closely as possible — same 600 puff rating, same flavours, same fixed MTL draw and inhale activation. The difference is that you recharge the battery and swap pods instead of throwing the whole device away.
What flavors are available in the Crystal 600 Pro?
Fifteen original Crystal 600 flavors carried over, plus four additional flavors introduced specifically for the Crystal 600 Pro pod range, all at 20mg nic salt.
Is the Crystal Bar rechargeable version legal in the UK?
Yes. The SKE Crystal 600 Pro is fully TPD compliant, meeting the required pod capacity, nicotine strength, and packaging standards.
Why do some listings still call it a "disposable"?
Some older product listings across the industry haven't been updated since the format changed, and still use pre-ban "disposable" language even though the product is now a rechargeable pod kit. Always check whether a device actually has a rechargeable battery and replaceable pod before assuming a listing's wording is accurate.
