HQD announces the release of its first open-system shisha vape, which can deliver up to 20,000 puffs per single refill

Aug.20.2025
HQD announces the release of its first open-system shisha vape, which can deliver up to 20,000 puffs per single refill
HQD recently released the SHISHA 20K. This product features an open-pod design and claims to offer 20,000 puffs per refill. The HQD SHISHA 20K is currently listed on HQD's official brand website, but has not yet been found for sale on overseas distributor sites.

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Key points:

 

  • Open-system water pipe e-cigarette: HQD SHISHA 20K is the first product in the disposable-dominated category of water pipe e-cigarettes on the current market to adopt an open-system design, providing users with greater freedom to choose their e-liquid.

 

  • Inhaling capacity: HQD SHISHA 20K is equipped with a 10ml refillable pod, allowing for a total of 20,000 puffs after a single refill.

 

  • Battery Capacity: The HQD SHISHA 20K is equipped with a 1000mAh high-capacity battery, which is larger than the 850mAh battery of the HQD SHISHA. It supports USB charging.

 


Recently, 2Firsts noticed that the e-cigarette brand HQD has recently launched a water pipe-style e-cigarette called the SHISHA 20K with an open design on its official website. The product features a 10ml refillable pod, with the brand claiming it can provide up to 2000 puffs after each refill.

 

HQD announces the release of its first open-system shisha vape, which can deliver up to 20,000 puffs per single refill
HQD SHISHA 20K | Image source: HQD Official Website

 

 

10 milliliters of oil pod can be filled with nicotine concentration of ≤ 5 milligrams per milliliter

 

 

Firsts has collected and organized the product specifications for the HQD SHISHA 20K, as shown in the following image.

 

HQD announces the release of its first open-system shisha vape, which can deliver up to 20,000 puffs per single refill
Product parameters information for HQD SHISHA 20K | Drawing by: 2Firsts

 

In November 2024, HQD introduced the disposable e-cigarette, HQD SHISHA. (Read more)

 

In comparison, the overall size of the new HQD SHISHA 20K is slightly smaller than the previously released HQD SHISHA, but its battery capacity of 1000mAh is greater than the 850mAh of the HQD SHISHA; both support USB charging.

 

HQD announces the release of its first open-system shisha vape, which can deliver up to 20,000 puffs per single refill
HQD SHISHA 20000 | Image Source: elfmalls

 

In terms of puff count, the new HQD SHISHA 20K clearly states its 10 milliliter pod capacity, with the brand claiming that the product can deliver 20,000 puffs after each refill. HQD SHISHA lists about 20,000 puff counts, but does not specify the e-liquid capacity.

 

As an open-system water pipe style e-cigarette, the nicotine concentration of HQD SHISHA 20K is ≤ 5 milligrams per milliliter, and users are recommended to choose a nicotine concentration of 3 milligrams per milliliter.

 

HQD announces the release of its first open-system shisha vape, which can deliver up to 20,000 puffs per single refill
HQD SHISHA 20K | Image source: HQD official website

 

 

New trend in water vapor e-cigarettes: from disposable to refillable

 

 

Waterpipe-style e-cigarettes are entering a new stage of development. Following disposable waterpipe-style e-cigarettes like HQD SHISHA, refillable products are starting to appear, such as the VFLY SUPER DTL released by SikaryVFLY in December 2024 (read more), and the Al Fakher Mini 3K recently launched by e-cigarette brand AL FAKHER (read more).

 

HQD announces the release of its first open-system shisha vape, which can deliver up to 20,000 puffs per single refill
Translation: VFLY SUPER DTL | Image source: instagram

 

In terms of design, HQD SHISHA 20K goes even further. The official website describes it as the "First Open-System Shisha Pod".

 

HQD announces the release of its first open-system shisha vape, which can deliver up to 20,000 puffs per single refill
Translation: First Open-System Shisha Pod|Image Source: HQD Official Website

 

Currently, the HQD SHISHA 20K has been launched on the official HQD brand website and is being promoted on its official social media accounts such as Instagram. As of the time of writing, 2Firsts has not found specific sales information for this product in international markets.

 


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