IVG 8K Blueberry Ice vs Strawberry Ice: I Vaped Both for Two Weeks

Blueberry Ice won. But barely.

I spent 14 days switching between the two — one in my left pocket, one in my right — and I'm going to tell you exactly why one edged out the other, and why the loser might actually be the better pick for you.

Quick context before I get into it. The IVG 8K is our best-selling disposable at Rs.3,999, gives you 8000 puffs, runs on 35mg nic salt, has a 600mAh battery you recharge over USB-C, dual mesh coils, adjustable airflow, and a little digital screen that tells you battery and juice levels. All that matters because both flavours run on identical hardware. So this comparison is purely about the juice. No hardware variables muddying things up.

Now the fun bit.

Blueberry Ice: The One That Sneaks Up on You

Honestly? I didn't rate this one at first.

First few puffs felt flat to me. Like a supermarket blueberry yoghurt with a mint tic-tac dropped in. I remember driving through Karachi traffic on day one thinking "okay, this is fine, nothing special." And I almost switched back to my usual.

But something happened around day three. The flavour opened up. Or maybe my palate adjusted — I've had this happen with dark fruit flavours before where your tongue needs a minute to catch the layers. Suddenly I was getting real jammy blueberry on the inhale, a proper cool menthol wash on the exhale, and this slightly tart candy note in the middle that reminded me of those blueberry hard-boiled sweets we used to get from corner shops as kids.

The ice is the star, though. It's not a punch-you-in-the-face menthol. More like a slow cool that builds. By puff four or five your throat feels genuinely refreshed. Great for after biryani. Great for hot afternoons in Lahore when you just want something cold in your lungs.

Coil performance stayed strong right through to about the 6800-puff mark, then I noticed a tiny drop in flavour intensity for the last stretch. Still usable. Still tasty. Just not peak.

Battery-wise I charged mine three times over the two weeks. USB-C is fast — roughly 25 minutes from dead to full in my experience.

Strawberry Ice: The Crowd-Pleaser That Everyone Steals From You

Here's the thing about Strawberry Ice — it's the one everyone at the shop asks to try.

My cousin visited from Islamabad, took two puffs, and immediately asked where he could buy one. That's the effect. It's instantly likeable. No warm-up period, no acquired taste business. You take a puff, you smile, done.

The strawberry note is candy-sweet. Not fresh strawberry, not real fruit — think strawberry laces, or those Turkish strawberry bonbons. Some vapers will call that a con. I call it honest. It knows what it is.

The ice on this one hits differently than Blueberry. Sharper. Cleaner. More of a peppermint edge than a menthol wash. It cuts through the sweetness so you don't feel sickly after long sessions, which is important because — and this is the actual problem — you'll chain-vape this thing without realising. I burned through mine roughly 47% faster than the Blueberry over the two weeks. Same person, same hardware, same habits. The Strawberry just makes you want another puff.

Where it lost points for me was longevity in a single session. After about ten puffs back-to-back the sweetness started to feel a bit one-dimensional. Blueberry has more layers to fall back on. Strawberry gives you its best card first, and then it's just… more of the same card.

Not a dealbreaker. Just something to know.

So Which One Actually Wins?

Look, I said Blueberry wins and I stand by it — but only for me, and only because I vape all day and I need something with depth that doesn't get boring.

If you're a social vaper, or you're switching from cigarettes and want something that immediately feels like a treat, Strawberry Ice is the smarter buy. It's the one I recommend to first-timers who walk into conversations about IVG flavours in Pakistan not knowing where to start. Nine out of ten people love it on first puff. That matters.

Blueberry is for the vaper who's been at it a while. Who wants layers. Who's tired of sweet-sweet-sweet and wants something a bit more grown-up. It rewards patience.

I used to tell everyone "just get Strawberry, you can't go wrong." Now I ask two questions first: do you like sweet candy flavours or fruit-forward ones, and are you an all-day vaper or a social one? That usually sorts it.

Price-wise they're identical — Rs.3,999 for the IVG 8K range. Both come in the same box, same warranty, same everything. We ship both across Pakistan with cash on delivery, and orders usually land within 4 days whether you're in Karachi, Peshawar, Multan or a smaller town. Had a customer in a village outside Sukkur last month — took 5 days because of the last-mile route but landed fine, COD paid at the door.

If you genuinely can't decide, order both. That's what I did. And honestly having two on rotation stopped me from getting bored of either, which I think is the real hack — flavour fatigue is real with disposables, and switching between two you like extends the enjoyment of both.

A few other flavours worth knowing about while you're browsing: the Fresh Mint is criminally underrated, the Blue Razz Lemonade is what I reach for at night, and if you want something completely different check out the IVG Regal 6000 which has a different flavour library entirely.

Quick note on the hardware itself

Both devices use the same dual mesh coil setup and adjustable airflow ring at the bottom. I keep mine on the tighter setting — closer to a cigarette draw — which I think preserves flavour longer. Open it all the way up and you get more vapour but the flavours flatten out a bit. Small tweak, big difference. Most people never touch it.

The digital screen is genuinely useful too. No more shaking the device wondering if it's dead. You get a percentage for battery and a bar for e-liquid. First time I saw it I thought it was a gimmick. Now I don't want to go back to devices without one.

FAQ

Which lasts longer, Blueberry Ice or Strawberry Ice?

Same hardware, same 8000 puff rating on paper — but in real use I got noticeably more days out of Blueberry because I didn't chain-vape it as hard. Strawberry is more moreish. If you're a light vaper you probably won't notice a difference. Heavy vapers, expect the Strawberry to disappear faster.

Is the menthol too strong in either one?

Nope. Neither is a hardcore menthol. Blueberry has a slow cool, Strawberry has a sharper mint edge. If you hate ice flavours you'll want to look at non-ice options in our IVG 8K collection instead — there are a few fruit-forward ones without any cooling.

Can I get these delivered with cash on delivery?

Yes, COD is available across Pakistan. Order from ivapegreat.com.pk, we ship within 24 hours, and most cities get it in 3-4 days. You pay when the courier hands it to you. No advance payment required.

I'm switching from cigarettes — which should I start with?

Strawberry Ice, without hesitation. It's friendlier on first puff, the 35mg nic salt gives you a proper hit similar to a cigarette, and the sweetness makes the switch feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise. Once you've been off cigarettes for a month or two, then try Blueberry and see if your palate has matured into it.

Right, that's what I've got. If you're still on the fence — which one are you leaning towards?