Vaporesso XROS: Which Model Should You Buy? (2026)

I have been vaping refillable pod kits for years, and the Vaporesso XROS is the one I keep coming back to and the one I recommend most. The problem is the range has grown so much that picking the right XROS is genuinely confusing, so I have pulled together everything I know about every current model, including the new XROS 6 and XROS 6 Mini, to help you choose the one that actually suits you.

For a bit of context on where I am coming from: I am a dessert vaper and I keep my pods at 5mg and 10mg nic salt, so what I care about is a smooth mouth-to-lung draw and a pod that carries flavour, not big clouds. That is exactly what the XROS family is built for. If you are still shopping around, it is worth browsing all the pod vape kits and the full e-liquid range we stock, but if it is specifically an XROS you are after, this guide will point you to the right one.

The good news is the XROS models are more alike than different. Every one takes the same pods from 0.4 ohm to 1.2 ohm, charges over USB-C, and handles both nic salts and 50/50 e-liquids. The choice really comes down to battery size, whether you want a screen (most XROS have a colour or touch display, while the XROS 5 Mini, XROS 6 Mini, XROS 4 Mini and Mini Retro keep it simple and screen-free), and how much you like to tinker. You can see the full Vaporesso XROS range or the wider Vaporesso range any time, or read on to find your match.

Which XROS model is best for you

1. Best for the latest tech: XROS 6

The newest XROS and the most advanced in the range. It steps up to an 1800mAh battery, VENTURI adjustable airflow, COREX 3.0 mesh pods and a 0.88 inch TFT colour screen, with three power modes for MTL or restricted DTL. If you want the latest tech in the family, this is it.

• 1800mAh battery, 5W to 30W across three power modes
• VENTURI adjustable airflow and a 0.88 inch TFT screen
• Two COREX 3.0 pods in the box (0.8 and 0.6 ohm), launching in 11 colours

2. Best compact new model: XROS 6 Mini

The compact, screen-free version of the XROS 6. It fits a 1600mAh battery into a body from just 62g, with the same VENTURI airflow and simple inhale-activated vaping. The new design at its most pocketable.

• 1600mAh battery from just 62g, no buttons or screen
• VENTURI airflow, 5W to 30W, Eco and Power modes
• One 0.6 ohm COREX 3.0 pod in the box, takes the full XROS pod range

3. Best all-rounder: XROS 5

This is the one I hand to most people, and the one I use day to day. I vape a 10mg dessert nic salt in mine and it easily lasts a full day. A 1500mAh battery, a 0.88 inch HD colour display and 5W to 30W adjustable output make it the balanced, do-everything XROS.

• 1500mAh battery, 5W to 30W adjustable output
• 0.88 inch HD colour display
• Two pods in the box (0.6 ohm RDL and 0.8 ohm MTL), COREX 3.0 mesh

4. Best for simplicity: XROS 5 Mini

The compact, screen-free XROS 5, for anyone who wants the same everyday experience without any menus. It keeps a 1500mAh battery, fires on auto-draw or a side button, and adjusts airflow for MTL or RDL with a slider. Nothing to set up, just fill and vape.

• 1500mAh battery, no screen, keep-it-simple design
• Auto-draw or side button, adjustable airflow slider
• COREX 3.0 mesh replacement pods

5. Best touchscreen: XROS 5 Nano

Do not let the name fool you: the Nano is the most screen-led of the XROS 5 family. It pairs a 1.09 inch smart-touch display with 29 animation themes, a 1600mAh battery and COREX 3.0 dual mesh, all at just 86g so it still drops into a jeans pocket.

• 1600mAh battery at only 86g
• 1.09 inch smart-touch display with 29 themes
• Three modes (Eco, Normal, Power) up to 30W

6. Best battery life: XROS Pro 2

The one to pick when battery life matters most. The biggest 2000mAh cell in the range sits in a light 65g magnesium alloy chassis, with 5W to 30W across three modes and the COREX 3.0 Hive Mesh pods. When I am away for a weekend, this is the one I take.

• 2000mAh battery, the biggest in the XROS range
• Lightweight 65g magnesium alloy build
• 5W to 30W across three modes, comes with 0.4 and 0.6 ohm pods

7. Best for style: XROS Mini Retro

A compact, retro-styled XROS for anyone who wants a bit of character with their pod kit. A 1000mAh battery, 18W output, inhale-activated with no buttons, and eight pastel and matte colours. The simplest kit in the current lineup.

• 1000mAh battery, 18W, auto-draw with no buttons
• Eight pastel and matte finishes
• One 0.6 ohm pod pre-installed, takes the full XROS pod range

8. Best budget option: XROS 4 and 4 Mini

The previous generation, and still a cheaper way into the XROS pod system. The XROS 4 has a 1000mAh battery, a 0.96 inch colour screen and three modes up to 30W, while the XROS 4 Mini is the screen-free, inhale-only version. Both take the newer COREX 3.0 pods.

• A budget-friendly entry to the XROS range
• XROS 4: 1000mAh, 0.96 inch screen, up to 30W
• XROS 4 Mini: screen-free auto-draw, both accept COREX 3.0 pods

XROS 6: what is new and when

The XROS 6 is the biggest update to the range in a while. It moves to an 1800mAh battery, up to 30W across three power modes, VENTURI adjustable airflow for fine-tuning the draw, and a 0.88 inch TFT colour screen, and it launches in 11 colours. It uses the same COREX 3.0 mesh pods as the XROS 5, so if you are already on XROS your pods carry straight over. It is available to order now, with the XROS 6 Mini covering the compact, screen-free side.

XROS 6 vs XROS 5

The XROS 6 is the upgrade pick: a bigger 1800mAh battery against the XROS 5's 1500mAh, plus adjustable VENTURI airflow the XROS 5 does not have. Both share the same COREX 3.0 pods and a 0.88 inch screen, so if you already own an XROS 5 and are happy, there is no need to rush. If you are buying fresh or want longer battery life and airflow control, go XROS 6.

XROS 6 vs XROS Pro 2

This is the closest call in the range. The XROS Pro 2 still has the biggest battery at 2000mAh and a premium 65g magnesium alloy build, so it wins for battery life and feel. The XROS 6 counters with newer VENTURI airflow and the latest design at 1800mAh. Pick the Pro 2 for maximum battery, the XROS 6 for the newest tech.

XROS 5 vs XROS Pro 2

The most searched XROS comparison. The XROS 5 is the balanced everyday choice with a 1500mAh battery, while the XROS Pro 2 steps up to 2000mAh and a magnesium alloy chassis for the longest battery life in the range. Most vapers are happy with the XROS 5, step up to the Pro 2 if you charge less often or want the premium build.

Which XROS pods fit which kit

A common question is whether XROS pods are different across models, and the answer is no: all current XROS kits use the same pod family from 0.4 ohm to 1.2 ohm, so pods are interchangeable and easy to stock. The newer models ship with COREX 3.0 pods, while earlier kits used COREX 2.0 pods. Both fit the same magnetic connector, with COREX 3.0 being the newer mesh. Browse the Vaporesso pods range, or all replacement coils and pods, if you are unsure.

Our verdict: which XROS to buy

If you want my honest steer: for most people the XROS 5 is the sweet spot, and it is what I reach for as a dessert vaper on lower-strength salts. Go XROS 6 if you want the newest tech and airflow control, the XROS Pro 2 if battery life is everything, the XROS 5 Nano if you want the touchscreen, and the XROS 6 Mini or Mini Retro if you want the smallest, simplest device. The XROS 4 is the cheaper way in. Whichever you pick, it takes the same pods and the same e-liquids, so you cannot go far wrong.

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