Disposable Vapes vs. Cartridges: Which Do Consumers Prefer In 2025?
By Jeff Eckenrode
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Quick Answer: In 2025, cannabis consumers are split between disposables and cartridges. Disposables win with convenience, trendy flavors, and grab-and-go appeal—especially among younger buyers. Cartridges remain popular for sustainability, lower waste, and customizable vaping. Both thrive in Washington’s booming vape market, the second-largest category after flower.
In 2025, the cannabis vape category is a battlefield of convenience, flavor, and evolving consumer tastes.
Welcome to the showdown: disposable vapes vs. cartridges.
Which one’s rising, which one’s staying—and what do Washington consumers actually prefer?
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Disposables: The Fast-Rising Favorite
Disposables are surging in popularity—and the data backs it up.
In Washington, brands like Micro Bar and Mfused dominate sales, with top-performing products being 1-gram disposable pens that fly off shelves.
Meanwhile, national data from Headset, a data analytics company specifically focused on the cannabis industry, shows that Millennial and Gen Z consumers—who already make up over 70% of vape pen sales—are driving demand for single-use acrylic vapes.
Why the appeal? Disposables are ready out of the box, portable, discreet, and require no separate batteries—making them irresistible for beginners and on-the-go users.
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Cartridges: Precision and Sustainability
Despite the disposable boom, cartridges still hold their ground—especially with traditionalists and eco-conscious consumers.
These cartridges often offer adjustable power settings, greater control over flavor, and reusability that trims waste and saves money in the long run.
In Washington, cartridges remain strong in prestige lines—especially live resin and distillate options—maintaining top rankings in brand market data like Headset’s quarterly reports.
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Washington’s Vape Market Trends
Vapor Pens are the second-largest product category, just behind flower, with over 27 million USD in July 2025—showing just how big the vape market continues to be.
Disposable masterpieces like Watermelon Mimosa and Pink Lychee disposables top sales charts with over $1 million in revenue each.
Cartridges—especially live resin and distillate—still perform consistently, offering loyal value to traditional users.
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Why Choose One Over the Other?
Go Disposable if you want:
Instant, plug-and-play experience
Trendy, flavorful options in a compact package
A low-commitment, grab-and-go vibe
Stick with Cartridges if you prefer:
Refillable longevity and lower waste
Adjustable settings and fine-tuned flavor delivery
A traditional sidearm for daily use
Where can I find Disposable Vapes and Cartridges?
Whether you’re shopping online or in Redmond, we’re here to help you find what you need, when you need it.
That includes disposable vapes and cartridges from popular brands like Mfused and Microbar!
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What makes Mfused Special?
Mfused is all about blending cutting-edge technology with traditional cannabis culture.
That’s why they use innovative hardware to deliver a reliable and premium experience for their high-potency concentrates.
Want to learn more? Visit their website at: https://www.mfused.com/
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What makes Microbar Special?
Microbar is obsessed with convenience, flavor and innovation.
That’s why they use cutting-edge vaping devices for their flavorful, strain-specific oils.
Want to learn more? Visit their website at: https://microbar.com/
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