HQD is one of the older names in disposable vaping, and its lineup at ivape.shop shows the range: a slim 6,000-puff device with no extras, a hookah-inspired 20,000-puff model at a lower nicotine strength, and a 30,000-puff device that alerts you to phone calls over Bluetooth. Here is where the brand comes from, how its catalog grew, and how to pick the right HQD for the way you vape.
A note on sources: the company history below comes from HQD's own materials and third-party company listings, so treat it as the company's account. The product specifications come from the ivape.shop listings. HQD lists CE, FCC, RoHS, and MSDS documentation, which are international product-safety and electronics standards. They are not FDA marketing authorization, and the FDA's website is the place to check the current federal status of any vapor product.
Who Is HQD?
HQD is the brand of Shenzhen HanQingDa Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer that lists 2014 as its founding year. The company describes itself as focused on research and development, production, and sales of disposable vapes. Its company profile describes a range from 600 to 25,000 puffs, and the current lineup goes beyond that with 30,000 and 35,000-puff devices. The brand is a separate company from the maker of Elf Bar, EB Create, and Lost Mary, which we cover in our EB Create and Lost Mary brand spotlight.
The COMMA Kit: Where the Screen Story Starts
According to HQD's company materials, its first product was COMMA, which the company says opened the era of e-cigarette products with an OLED display. Its LinkedIn page describes the Comma kit as an early pod system kit with a digital display. That claim is the company's own, but it frames a useful thread for the rest of the brand's story: HQD started with a device built around a screen, and it has kept returning to that idea as its disposables have grown more capable.
Cuvie: The Line That Made HQD Famous
HQD's own news page calls Cuvie a global hit that sparked a frenzy among overseas consumers and distributors, and it names other lines such as Beast, Box, and Crystal. The Cuvie name still shows up across the catalog today, on the HQD Cuvie Bar 7000 and the HQD Cuvie Slick 6000, and some retailers list the Mars 8000 as the Cuvie Mars 8000. It is the family that carries the simplest, most compact HQD devices.
The HQD Lineup at ivape.shop
| Device | Puffs | Nicotine | Standout | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuvie Slick 6000 | 6,000 | 5% | Flat 12mm body, 1400mAh battery | $11.99 |
| Cuvie Bar 7000 | 7,000 | 5% | 18mL tank, fixed 7W, simple to use | $12.79 |
| Mars 8000 | 8,000 | 5% | 18mL tank, 7 to 12W range | $11.99 |
| Shisha 20K | 20,000 | 3% | Hookah-inspired, adjustable airflow | $14.39 |
| Everest 25K | 25,000 | 5% | Touch screen, three power modes, 28mL tank | $13.59 |
| Click Pro 30000 | 30,000 | 5% | 2.01-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth call alerts | $17.56 |
| GO 35K 3% | 35,000 | 3% | Dual mesh coil, three modes, adjustable airflow | $15.99 |
Prices are current sale prices at the time of writing and may change. The catalog also includes the HQD Glaze 15000, described on the brand page as adding a metal chassis, and the HQD Plus 2.0. We have detailed reviews of the Mars 8000 and the Click Pro 30000.
A Wider Nicotine Range Than Most Brands
Most disposable brands ship at a single 5% strength. HQD's catalog at ivape.shop spans three: the Plus 2.0 at 2%, the Shisha 20K and GO 35K at 3%, and the rest at 5%. For vapers who find 5% too strong, that makes HQD one of the few brands offering lower-strength options at both ends of the size range, from a slim everyday device up to a 35,000-puff model. Nicotine is addictive at any strength, and a lower percentage is a preference, not a health claim. Our nicotine strength collection lets you compare devices across brands.
From an OLED Kit to Bluetooth Call Alerts
Put the pieces together and a pattern emerges. The brand's first product, by its own account, was built around a display. A decade later, the top of the line still leans on screens: the Everest 25K has a touch screen and three power modes, and the Click Pro 30000 has a 2.01-inch detachable touchscreen that syncs over Bluetooth to alert you to incoming calls. Alongside those sit deliberately simple devices like the Cuvie Bar 7000, which has no configuration at all. That spread, from nothing to configure to a connected touchscreen, is what defines the catalog.
Which HQD Should You Choose?
- Want the slimmest, most pocketable option: the Cuvie Slick 6000
- Want the simplest device with nothing to configure: the Cuvie Bar 7000
- Want the most capacity per dollar in the budget tier: the Mars 8000, with 8,000 puffs and 18mL at $11.99
- Want hookah-style flavors at a lower strength with adjustable airflow: the Shisha 20K
- Want a screen and power modes: the Everest 25K
- Want the newest features, including Bluetooth call alerts: the Click Pro 30000
- Want the highest puff rating at a lower strength: the GO 35K 3%
- Want the lowest strength in the lineup: the Plus 2.0 at 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes HQD vapes?
HQD is the brand of Shenzhen HanQingDa Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer that lists 2014 as its founding year and describes itself as focused on the research, development, production, and sales of disposable vapes.
Are HQD and Elf Bar made by the same company?
No. HQD is made by Shenzhen HanQingDa Technology. Elf Bar, sold as EB Create in the United States, and Lost Mary are made by Shenzhen iMiracle Technology. They are separate companies and direct competitors.
Which HQD disposable has the lowest nicotine strength?
The HQD Plus 2.0 is listed at 2% nicotine, the lowest in the lineup at ivape.shop. The HQD Shisha 20K and HQD GO 35K are both 3%, and the rest of the devices covered here are 5%.
Which HQD disposable has the most puffs?
The HQD GO 35K 3% has the highest rating in this lineup at up to 35,000 puffs, followed by the HQD Click Pro 30000 and the HQD Everest 25K. Puff ratings are maximums, and real totals depend on draw length and power mode.
This article is for general informational purposes only. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. Intended for adults 21+ only.
