Choosing Between 0.6 and 0.8 OXVA Xlim Pods

The difference between 0.6 and 0.8 ohm OXVA Xlim pods is the draw and the power. A 0.6 ohm pod suits a looser restricted direct lung (RDL) draw at 20 to 25W, and a 0.8 ohm pod suits a tighter mouth to lung (MTL) draw at 12 to 16W. Both fit every kit in the OXVA Xlim series.

Several Xlim kits come with one of each in the box, so you can try both before you buy spares. OXVA Xlim V3 replacement pods come in packs of three in 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.2 ohm.

OXVA's NeXlim and VPrime kits use their own pods, and every OXVA kit and pod we sell is in our OXVA vapes range.

I've sold both to thousands of customers since the Xlim range launched, and most people know which they prefer within a few draws. This guide covers what each one does and how to set it up.

What's the Difference Between 0.6 and 0.8 Ohm Pods

	0.6 ohm	0.8 ohm
Draw	RDL, or MTL with the airflow closed	MTL
OXVA wattage	20 to 25W	12 to 16W
E-liquid (OXVA)	Nic salt or freebase	Nic salt
Throat hit	Softer and warmer	Stronger and tighter
Vapour	More	Less, more discreet
Battery and e-liquid use	Higher	Lower
Suits	More flavour and vapour	Ex-smokers and higher strengths

What Is a 0.6 Ohm Pod Good For

More vapour, more flavour and a looser draw. You breathe the vapour more directly into your lungs with a slight restriction, which is RDL, and OXVA also list the 0.6 ohm for MTL with the airflow closed down.

At 20 to 25W more e-liquid is heated with each puff, so fruit and dessert flavours come through more strongly. The trade off is that it uses more e-liquid and more battery.

You notice that most on a small kit like the Xlim Go Lite, with its 1000mAh battery. The OXVA Xlim Pro 3 and Xlim 3 Ultra have 1500mAh batteries, so they handle it more easily.

What Is a 0.8 Ohm Coil Good For

Mouth to lung vaping, and it is the one for ex-smokers. You draw the vapour into your mouth first, then inhale, like a cigarette. OXVA set the 0.8 ohm Xlim pod for MTL at 12 to 16W.

Less vapour comes out, but the throat hit is stronger and each puff is more concentrated, which is why it pairs so well with 10mg or 20mg nic salts.

The lower wattage is easier on the battery and the e-liquid, and the coil tends to last a little longer before the flavour fades.

On kits with a side airflow slider, closing it down tightens the draw for MTL and opening it loosens it towards RDL, whichever pod you use.

0.6 and 0.8 Ohm Coil Wattage

OXVA set the 0.6 ohm Xlim pod at 20 to 25W and the 0.8 ohm at 12 to 16W. These are OXVA's ranges for every Xlim pod:

Pod	OXVA wattage	Draw
0.4 ohm	26 to 30W	RDL
0.6 ohm	20 to 25W	RDL or MTL
0.8 ohm	12 to 16W	MTL
1.2 ohm	10 to 12W	MTL

Start at the low end of the range and go up 1 or 2W at a time until the flavour is full without tasting hot. If it tastes harsh or burnt, turn it down.

Set a 0.8 ohm pod well above its range and the coil burns out fast. Set a 0.6 ohm pod too low and it tastes thin.

Give a fresh pod time to soak after filling. OXVA say to wait 5 to 8 minutes for an Xlim V3 pod, or 30 seconds for the new UNITECH 3.0 cartridge, so the coil does not burn.

How to Set the Wattage on Your Xlim

On the Xlim Pro 3, Pro 2, 3 Ultra and SQ Pro 2 you set the wattage yourself, up to 30W. The Xlim 4 has three set power levels instead.

The OXVA Xlim Go 2 and Go Lite have no buttons, so there is nothing to set. Pick the pod for the draw you want and vape.

Which E-Liquid Suits 0.6 and 0.8 Ohm Pods

Get the e-liquid wrong for your pod and you either burn through coils or wonder why the flavour is flat.

For 0.8 Ohm Pods

Nic salt at 10mg or 20mg, in a 50/50 VG/PG e-liquid. The tight draw and low wattage suit higher strengths, and 20mg through a 0.8 ohm pod hits the spot without going overboard.

Stay away from 70% VG or more. Thick e-liquid cannot soak the coil fast enough at low wattage, and that gives dry hits.

For 0.6 Ohm Pods

Drop the strength. Use 6mg to 12mg nic salt, or 3mg to 6mg freebase e-liquid, in 50/50 or 60/40 VG/PG, since the higher wattage handles slightly thicker e-liquid.

20mg nic salt at 25W hits much harder than you'd think, because more vapour per puff means more nicotine per puff. If you move from 0.8 to 0.6 ohm pods, drop your strength at the same time.

E-Liquid by Pod Resistance

Pod	Nic salt	Freebase	VG/PG
0.4 ohm	6mg to 10mg	3mg to 6mg	50/50 or 60/40
0.6 ohm	6mg to 12mg	3mg to 6mg	50/50 or 60/40
0.8 ohm	10mg to 20mg	6mg to 12mg	50/50
1.2 ohm	20mg	Not recommended	50/50

OXVA recommend the 0.8 and 1.2 ohm pods for nic salt e-liquids, and the 0.4 and 0.6 ohm pods for nic salt or freebase.

If you want a matched option, OXVA's own OX Passion nic salts are 50/50 VG/PG at 10mg and 20mg.

Is 0.6 or 0.8 Better for Salt Nic

0.8 ohm, for most people. The tighter draw and lower wattage suit the 10mg and 20mg nic salts most salt vapers use. Pick 0.6 ohm for salt nic only if you use 6mg to 12mg and want the warmer, airier draw, because at 25W a high strength salt hits far harder than the bottle suggests.

Which Pod Fits Which Kit

Xlim top fill pods, sold as Xlim V3, fit every Xlim kit in 0.6 and 0.8 ohm. The Xlim EZ fits most of them, and so does the older Xlim V2, though V2 pods are hard to find now. This is what fits each kit:

Kit	Xlim top fill (V3)	Xlim EZ	Xlim V2
Xlim 4	Yes	Yes	Yes
Xlim Pro 3	Yes	Yes	Not listed by OXVA
Xlim 3 Ultra	Yes	Yes	Not listed by OXVA
Xlim SQ Pro 2	Yes	Yes	Yes
Xlim Pro 2	Yes	Yes	Yes
Xlim Pro 2 DNA	Yes	Yes	Yes
Xlim Go 2	Yes	Yes	Yes
Xlim Go Lite	Yes	Yes	Yes

The Xlim EZ is a top fill pod with a lift off mouthpiece and a colour coded base for each resistance, in the same 0.4 to 1.2 ohm range.

NeXlim and VPrime kits are the exceptions. They use their own pods and will not take Xlim pods at all.

Every OXVA cartridge is together on our OXVA pods page.

If you are still choosing the kit rather than the pod, the full range of vape pod kits covers the Xlim series and everything alongside it.

0.6 or 0.8: Which Should You Choose

Coming off cigarettes, go for 0.8 ohm pods with 20mg nic salt. The tight draw and concentrated throat hit are the closest thing to smoking you'll get from a vape, and it's the setup I recommend to every new customer who is switching.

If you already vape and want more from your flavour, give 0.6 ohm a go. Drop your strength to 10mg or 12mg, set the wattage around 22 to 25W and see how you get on. Most people who try it don't go back.

Not sure yet. Several Xlim kits come with both pods in the box, so try each for a day and you'll know.