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 for you can be confusing. This guide pulls 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.
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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 we stock.
We also stock the full e-liquid range, 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 XROS pods from 0.6 ohm to 1.2 ohm, and every model except the Mini Retro also takes the 0.4 ohm pod. They all charge over USB-C and handle both nic salts and freebase 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 any time, or read on to find your match.
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Which Vaporesso 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. It has three power modes and a side airflow toggle that goes from a tight MTL draw to a looser one. If you want the latest tech in the family, the XROS 6 is the one to go for.
One of Ecigone's owners has used it as her daily kit since launch, and her full verdict in the Vaporesso XROS 6 review goes much deeper than this summary.
Key features:
- 1800mAh battery, up to 30W, 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), in 18 colours
2. Best compact new model: XROS 6 Mini
The XROS 6 Mini is the compact, screen-free version of the XROS 6. It fits a 1600mAh battery into a 55.2g body, with the same VENTURI airflow and simple inhale-activated vaping. The new design at its most pocketable.
Key features:
- 1600mAh battery at 55.2g, no buttons or screen
- VENTURI airflow, 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
The XROS 5 is suitable for most vapers, and is the one I recommend to most people. It's also the one I personally 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, 15W to 30W on the 0.4 ohm pod and three power modes on the others make it the balanced, do-everything XROS.
Key features:
- 1500mAh battery, adjustable up to 30W
- 0.88 inch HD colour display
- Two pods in the box (0.6 ohm and 0.8 ohm), COREX 3.0 mesh
4. Best for simplicity: XROS 5 Mini
This is the compact, screen-free version of the XROS 5. It's best for anyone who wants the same everyday experience, without any menus or fuss. The XROS 5 Mini keeps a 1500mAh battery, fires when you inhale with no button, and has an adjustable airflow toggle on the back. Nothing to set up, simply fill and vape.
Key features:
- 1500mAh battery, no screen, keep-it-simple design
- Inhale to vape, adjustable airflow toggle
- COREX 3.0 mesh replacement pods
5. Best touchscreen: XROS 5 Nano
Do not let the name fool you: the XROS 5 Nano is the most screen-led of the XROS 5 family. It pairs a 1.09 inch touchscreen with 29 UI themes, a 1600mAh battery and COREX 3.0 Hive Mesh, all at just 86g so it still drops into a jeans pocket.
Key features:
- 1600mAh battery at only 86g
- 1.09 inch touchscreen with 29 UI 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 is the XROS Pro 2. The biggest 2000mAh cell in the range sits in a light 70g magnesium alloy chassis, with up to 30W on the 0.4 ohm pod, three modes on the others and the COREX 3.0 Hive Mesh pods. When I am away for a weekend, this is the one I take.
Key features:
- 2000mAh battery, the biggest in the XROS range
- Lightweight 70g magnesium alloy build
- Up to 30W, 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, and eight colours from Baby Pink to Space Black. Vaporesso call the XROS Mini Retro an 18W MTL device for beginners.
Key features:
- 1000mAh battery, 18W, fires when you inhale
- Eight colours
- One 0.6 ohm pod in the box, takes every XROS pod except the 0.4 ohm
8. Previous generation: XROS 4 and 4 Mini
The previous generation of the XROS. The XROS 4 has a 1000mAh battery, a small indicator display and three output modes, while the XROS 4 Mini is the screen-free, inhale-only version. Both take the newer COREX 3.0 pods.
Our XROS 5 vs XROS 4 comparison has every difference.
- The XROS 4 fires on the button or the draw, the 4 Mini on the draw only
- XROS 4: 1000mAh, indicator display, three output modes
- XROS 4 Mini: screen-free auto-draw, both accept COREX 3.0 pods
XROS 6: what is new
The XROS 6 is the biggest update to the range in a while. It moves to an 1800mAh battery, up to 30W, three power modes, VENTURI adjustable airflow for fine-tuning the draw, and a 0.88 inch TFT colour screen, and it comes in 18 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. The XROS 6 Mini covers 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 VENTURI airflow, which the XROS 5 does not have (both have an adjustable airflow toggle). 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 the bigger battery and VENTURI airflow, go XROS 6.
Every specification, colour list and the honest upgrade sums between those two kits are laid out in our dedicated XROS 6 vs XROS 5 comparison.
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 70g 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
One of the most searched XROS comparisons. 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 biggest battery 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 mostly no: every current XROS kit takes XROS pods from 0.6 ohm to 1.2 ohm, and all except the Mini Retro also take the 0.4 ohm pod. So pods are interchangeable and easy to stock.
The newer models ship with COREX 3.0 pods, which Vaporesso now describe as the newer mesh.
Earlier kits used COREX 2.0 pods, which fit the same kits apart from the Mini Retro.
Browse the Vaporesso pods range if you are unsure.
Pods for other brands are in our replacement coils and pods range.
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 VENTURI airflow, 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 and 4 Mini are the previous generation. Whichever you pick, it takes XROS pods (the Mini Retro skips the 0.4 ohm) and the same e-liquids, so you cannot go far wrong.
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