Overview: Elf Bar vs HQD is a comparison of two brands in the Vape Dubai Shop disposable range, based on our own live listings rather than a hands-on test. It shows how many devices each brand has in stock, how big they are, what they cost and which strengths are listed. It is for adults aged 21 and over and does not say which brand is better.
Jump to: Elf Bar vs HQD: the two ranges at a glance | Range size and puff counts | Price: lowest and median | Nicotine strengths listed | Largest and smallest devices | Which brand suits which buyer | Buying Elf Bar or HQD in Dubai
Elf Bar vs HQD: the two ranges at a glance
Elf Bar has 9 in-stock disposable vapes on this site and HQD has 8. Puff ratings run from 8,000 to 40,000 for Elf Bar and from 1,200 to 20,000 for HQD. These numbers come from the live catalogue on the day this page was written and will change as stock changes.
The figures use the puff rating printed in each product title. Where a listing does not state one, it is left out of the puff range. Nothing here is a test result; it is a read-out of our own range.
Range size and puff counts
In this Elf Bar vs HQD comparison, Elf Bar has the wider spread of sizes, from 8,000 to 40,000 puffs, while HQD runs from 1,200 to 20,000.
A wide spread means more choice between small, medium and very large devices. A narrow one means the brand focuses on fewer sizes. Neither is better on its own, because it depends on the size you want. Our puff count guide explains what the ratings mean in daily use.
Elf Bar and HQD at a glance
| Measure | Elf Bar | HQD |
|---|---|---|
| In-stock disposables | 9 | 8 |
| Smallest rating | 8,000 puffs | 1,200 puffs |
| Largest rating | 40,000 puffs | 20,000 puffs |
| Lowest price | AED 40 | AED 35 |
| Median price | AED 49 | AED 49 |
Price: lowest and median
The lowest priced Elf Bar listing is AED 40 and the median is AED 49. For HQD the lowest is AED 35 and the median is AED 49. On this data, Elf Bar has the lower median. Listings with unusually high prices are under review and left out of the price figures.
Price rises with puff rating on most listings, so compare similar sizes rather than brand medians alone. Delivery is AED 30, free over AED 350, and you pay on delivery.
Nicotine strengths listed
The strengths shown in Elf Bar product titles are: 20 mg, 50 mg. For HQD they are: 3 mg, 20 mg, 50 mg. These are the figures as the maker lists them, and some products offer a choice on the product page.
The UAE standard UAE.S 5030 sets a limit of 20 mg/ml for nicotine in vaping liquids. Listings above that figure are marked as above the cap on this site, and we make no claim that they comply. Check the current rules on the MoIAT website. Our nicotine strength guide explains mg and percent labels.
Key takeaways
- Elf Bar lists 9 in-stock disposables and HQD lists 8.
- Elf Bar has the wider range of sizes.
- Elf Bar has the lower median price.
- Compare strength labels carefully before ordering.
Largest and smallest devices
Elf Bar: the largest listing is Elf bar moon night 40000 puffs 50mg nicotine at 40,000 puffs and AED 49, and the smallest is ELF BAR EP8000 Puffs 20MG & 50MG Nicotine Disposable Vape at 8,000 puffs and AED 40.
HQD: the largest listing is Hqd shisha 20000 puffs dtl 3mg nicotine disposable vape at 20,000 puffs and AED 49, and the smallest is Hqd cuvie plus 1200 puffs 50mg nicotine at 1,200 puffs and AED 35.
Open each product page for the full specification, flavours and strength options.
Which brand suits which buyer
Choose by what you want, not by the name. If you want the biggest device, Elf Bar has the larger top rating here, at 40,000 puffs. If you want a very small unit, HQD has the smaller bottom rating, at 1,200 puffs. If you want the lower median price, look at Elf Bar.
The Elf Bar vs HQD question is really a question of size, strength and budget. We have not tested these devices, so we cannot say that one brand tastes better or lasts longer than the other.
Common mistakes
- Comparing a small device from one brand with a large one from the other.
- Ignoring the strength option on the product page.
- Reading a median price as the price of every device.
- Assuming a higher puff rating always means better value.
Buying Elf Bar or HQD in Dubai
When you have decided, browse the disposable vape range or the brand pages for Elf Bar and HQD. The Elf Bar vs HQD choice is easier once you have picked a size.
Delivery is AED 30, free over AED 350, and you pay on delivery, as set out in the Shipping and Delivery Policy. Questions about a listing can go to us on WhatsApp at +971 56 389 8101. Adults aged 21 and over only.
Frequently asked questions
Is Elf Bar better than HQD? We have not tested either, so we cannot say. The data above shows range, size and price only.
Which has more devices in stock? Elf Bar has more on the day this page was written.
Where can I see the full list? On each brand page and in the disposable vape range.
