The Flonq Ultra stands on its own as a high-quality disposable vaping system.
By Mike Huml
It would be easy to say that the Flonq Ultra is simply a variation of the Flonq Max Pro and call it a day. After all, they share many of the same features—e-liquid and battery capacity, a screen, USB type-C charging, and so forth. However, that wouldn’t be at all fair to a device that by all rights stands on its own and in every case above the rest. As a disposable device, the Ultra combines simplicity and quality in a concise package that any vaper can appreciate.
The Flonq Ultra features a modest, yet adequate, 650 mAh battery, which is charged via a USB type-C port located on the bottom of the device. It holds 18 mL of e-liquid, which should last for about 20,000 puffs before running dry. Airflow comes from two pinholes next to the charging port, which provides an extremely smooth, quiet and nonturbulent draw.
The Ultra is slightly less bulky than the Max Pro, being a bit flatter and symmetrical. As such, the only two ways to set the device down are either on the face where the screen is located or on the opposite side. Despite that, leaking and spitback are never a problem.
The screen and button are located on the front face of the Ultra, and the screen displays the remaining battery life and e-liquid as labeled rotary icons. As each segment fades away, it naturally indicates the level of battery or liquid depletion. The screen also shows a rocket ship icon that’s white in normal mode and red while in burst mode.
Burst mode increases the power output and allows for quicker drags more akin to an analog cigarette while normal mode caters to the standard mouth-to-lung vaping style of taking slower, longer drags. As such, burst mode won’t necessarily deplete the battery or liquid reservoir faster than normal mode unless long drags are taken.
The back face of the device, opposite the screen, has a small latch for a lanyard. For those willing to forego any semblance of fashion, the Ultra can be hung around the neck or wrist to make it easily accessible and less likely to be dropped or lost.
While the screen and mouthpiece are made of glossy, hard plastic, the majority of the device is a matte, rubberized texture. Normally, this would lend itself to dirt accumulation, but unlike many other devices that combine colored hard and rubberized plastic, which accentuates the contrast in dirtiness, most wear and tear will be unnoticeable given the uniformity of the materials used. This also arguably makes the device less slippery and more comfortable to hold.
Flonq offers 25 flavors in nicotine strengths of 5 percent, 2 percent and 0 percent—no nicotine. That’s a great variety, especially considering that many vapers are looking to taper down their nicotine consumption, and a surprising number of disposable devices simply don’t offer that option and are only available at high concentrations.
The flavors available are varied, and anybody can find something to love. Vanilla, tobacco, menthol, fruits, beverages—nearly every flavor profile is represented in some way, including flavorless in the “Clear” variety. Each flavor is crisp and distinct, even when the liquid reservoir starts to run low.
Many of the fruit flavors also include a touch of menthol, making them very refreshing, especially on warmer days. Every flavor tastes very natural and bold, with no break-in period or weird flavors to speak of. The color of each Ultra corresponds to the flavor selection, so Lemon Mint will always be a lime green color. There are far too many combinations to have each color available for each flavor, but it’s nice that the variety of flavors is represented as an aesthetically pleasing color spectrum.
The Flonq Ultra clearly succeeds as the large, flagship offering. It holds a monstrous amount of liquid that can last heavy users several days at minimum and average users a week or more. The battery capacity is large enough to last at least a day, but passthrough functionality allows the Ultra to be used while charging to mitigate any downtime. Even so, a full charge only takes about 30 minutes.
Along with the Max Pro, the Flonq Ultra is undoubtedly one of the best disposable vapes on the market. All the extra features only serve to enhance convenience and simplicity rather than add complication, which should be a main focus for any disposable device. After all, the purpose of disposables is to not have to deal with much in the way of maintenance—refills, coil swaps, battery changes and so forth.
The screen is attractive and easy to decipher, providing essential information after every drag. Aesthetically, the Ultra steers away from the toy-like vibe and more toward the medical device look, save for the bright colors. Nothing about it comes across as gaudy or cheap. The shape is a bit more suited to smaller hands compared to the Max Pro due to the symmetry and being a bit thinner, but that shouldn’t be an issue for the majority of vapers.
There’s not much more to be said about the Flonq Ultra. Overall, it’s fantastic. It’s simple, convenient and provides an excellent vape experience. It can be used right out of the box, the screen is useful and intuitive, and boost mode provides a little extra oomph that allows for slightly different vaping styles.
When put next to the Flonq Max Pro, look and feel are the biggest differentiating factors. There are minor nuanced differences, such as the Ultra having a lanyard hook or airflow being slightly more open with the Ultra, but they are very similar. The Flonq Ultra stands on its own as a top-tier disposable and surely should not be overlooked.
