Vaporesso Coil Guide | Nicotine Tips for Pods & Coils | XROS & Vibe

Picking the right nic strength is just as important as getting the right device. Get it wrong and you'll either be puffing away constantly with no satisfaction or coughing your lungs up from a hit that's way too harsh.

After helping countless customers find their sweet spot with Vaporesso kit, I've got a pretty good handle on what works where.

Let's break down how different Vaporesso pods and coils work with various nicotine types and strengths, without all the technical waffle.

Nicotine Types: What's the Difference?

Before diving into specific devices, let's sort out the two main types of nic you'll come across:

Freebase Nicotine

This is the traditional stuff that's been around for years:

Gives you that proper throat hit, especially at higher strengths
Takes a bit longer to satisfy your cravings
Works in pretty much any device if you get the strength right
Common strengths: 3mg, 6mg, 12mg, 18mg

Nicotine Salts (Nic Salts)

The newer option that's taken over the pod market:

Much smoother on your throat even at high strengths
Hits you quicker, more like a cigarette
Best used in lower-power, MTL devices
Common strengths: 10mg, 20mg

I find most of our customers switching from cigarettes or disposables prefer nic salts in their pod devices, at least to begin with.

Vaporesso Pod Systems and Nicotine

Vaporesso's pod systems like the XROS series, Vibe SE, and the like are built for MTL vaping - that's taking a puff into your mouth first, then inhaling, just like you would with a cigarette.

XROS Series: Finding Your Nicotine Match

The XROS series with its COREX coil tech handles nicotine in a particular way:

The lower power (around 11-16W) is perfect for nic salts
The tighter draw gives you that ciggie-like experience
Even with lower wattage, you get a proper satisfying hit

From helping hundreds of customers switch from smoking, I typically suggest:

20mg nic salts if you were a 20-a-day smoker
10mg nic salts if you were more of a social smoker
12mg freebase if you really want that throat punch

Just last week, I had a customer who'd been struggling with disposables message me after switching to an XROS 4 Mini with 20mg salts - said it was the first time he'd gone a full day without craving a cigarette in years.

Vibe SE: Style With Substance

The Vibe SE might look fancy, but it's serious about nicotine delivery:

That beefy 1100mAh battery keeps the power consistent all day
The draw is a touch looser than the XROS, which some folks prefer
Works brilliantly with both nic salts and freebase

For the Vibe SE, I usually recommend:

20mg nic salts for heavy ex-smokers
10mg nic salts for moderate smokers
6mg freebase if you're after a bit more throat hit

The slight airflow difference means you might find yourself satisfied with a slightly lower strength than in the tighter XROS. I personally use a Vibe when I'm out and about with 10mg salts, and it's spot on.

Different Coils, Different Nicotine Needs

With Vaporesso's range of coils, the right nicotine strength varies massively depending on which one you're using.

Higher Resistance = Higher Nicotine

For MTL coils like the GTX 0.8Ω that run at lower wattages:

10-20mg nic salts work a treat
6-18mg freebase is fine too
These create less vapour per puff, so you need more nicotine

I've got customers using the 0.8Ω coils in their Luxe pods with 20mg salts who tell me it's the closest thing they've found to a cigarette.

Lower Resistance = Lower Nicotine

For sub-ohm coils like the GTX 0.3Ω or the GTi range that chuck clouds:

Stick to 0-6mg freebase (3mg is most common)
Don't even think about using nic salts - you'll be hugging the toilet
These produce tons more vapour, so you need way less nicotine

Had a bloke message me once saying he'd tried his 20mg salts in his Armour with a 0.3Ω coil. Said it felt like he'd been kicked in the throat by a horse. Don't be that guy.

Real Talk: Finding What Works For You

Finding your ideal nicotine level is personal, but here's what tends to work for most folks based on the messages we get:

Just Ditched the Cigarettes?

Start with 20mg nic salts in an XROS or Vibe SE
Don't mess about with lower strengths at first - you need to satisfy those cravings
If it's too harsh, drop to 10mg, but give 20mg a fair go first

Social Smoker or Light Vaper?

10mg nic salts in pod systems usually hits the spot
6mg freebase if you prefer that throat hit
3mg in sub-ohm setups is plenty

Moving from Disposables to Vaporesso?

Check what strength your disposable is (usually 18-20mg)
Match that in your new Vaporesso pod
You might actually find you can drop down a bit as Vaporesso's delivery is often more efficient

How to Tell If Your Nicotine's All Wrong

Watch out for these signs you need to change your strength:

Too Much Nicotine

Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
Nausea (the nic sweats are real)
Throat feels like you've swallowed broken glass
Can't stop coughing

Not Enough Nicotine

Puffing constantly like your vape's an oxygen mask
Still craving cigarettes
Getting snappy with people for no reason
Burning through coils because you're chain vaping

How to Tell If Your Nicotine's All Wrong

Watch out for these signs you need to change your strength:

Too Much Nicotine

Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
Nausea (the nic sweats are real)
Throat feels like you've swallowed broken glass
Can't stop coughing

Not Enough Nicotine

Puffing constantly like your vape's an oxygen mask
Still craving cigarettes
Getting snappy with people for no reason
Burning through coils because you're chain vaping

Some Practical Advice

Here's what I tell our customers when they're sorting their nicotine levels:

Start Higher, Then Drop Down

When first switching from smoking, better to start a bit higher with the nicotine. You can always reduce it later once your body's adjusted to vaping instead of smoking.