Vaporesso Luxe XR Max 2 vs Luxe XR Max: What's the Real Difference?

Display and Interface: Bigger and Better

The Luxe XR Max 2 comes with a slightly larger 0.96-inch TFT screen compared to the original's display. It's not a massive size increase, but the screen itself is noticeably clearer and brighter in daily use.

What's more interesting is the Luxe XR Max 2 offers multiple theme options for personalizing your display. It might seem like a small thing, but when you're using a device every day, these little customization touches make it feel more "yours."

• Display size: Both have clear, readable screens
• Screen quality: Luxe XR Max 2 noticeably brighter and crisper
• Themes: Multiple customization options on the 2
• Information: Both show battery, wattage, resistance, and mode

Both devices show you all the essential information - battery level, wattage, coil resistance, and vaping mode - but the Luxe XR Max 2 just presents it with more style and clarity.

Design and Build: Subtle Refinements

Externally, you'd struggle to tell them apart without looking closely. The Luxe XR Max 2 is slightly larger at 108x32.1x26.4mm compared to the original's dimensions, but we're talking millimeters that you won't notice in daily use.

Both maintain the same basic shape and button layout, and both include that handy lock button at the bottom to prevent pocket firing. The Luxe XR Max 2 does offer some fresh colour options, but the overall design philosophy remains consistent.

• Size difference: Negligible in real-world use
• Button layout: Identical on both devices
• Lock button: Present on both models
• Colours: New options available on Luxe XR Max 2

One improvement worth mentioning is the optimized mouthpiece on the Luxe XR Max 2, which Vaporesso Vapes claims offers a more natural fit. The airflow adjustment also seems more precise on the newer model, giving you finer control over your draw resistance.

Chipset and Power: Smart Gets Smarter

Both devices run Vaporesso's excellent AXON chipset, which automatically detects your coil and suggests optimal wattage. It's one of the better smart systems in the pod mod market, taking the guesswork out of settings for new vapers while still offering control for experienced users.

The Luxe XR Max 2 keeps the Pulse Mode from the original, which maintains consistent power output even as your battery drains. The newer model has an improved version that, combined with the bigger battery, should give you more consistent flavour throughout longer vaping sessions.

• Chipset: Both use AXON smart system
• Power delivery: Consistent 80W maximum on both
• Pulse Mode: Improved version on Luxe XR Max 2
• Eco Mode: Present on both for battery saving

Both devices also feature Eco Mode for extending battery life, though with the Luxe XR Max 2's bigger cell, you'll probably rely on this less frequently.

E-liquid Compatibility: Equally Impressive

There's virtually no difference here - both devices handle the same range of e-liquids brilliantly thanks to their wide GTX coil compatibility .

With lower resistance coils (0.15Ω to 0.4Ω), both work excellently with high VG shortfills for proper cloud production. For the mid-range coils (0.6Ω to 0.8Ω), 50/50 Shortfill e-liquids and nic salts e-liquids perform beautifully . And with the 1.2Ω coil, both handle higher strength nic salts perfectly for that cigarette-like throat hit.

• High VG compatibility: Excellent on both devices
• Nic salt performance: Identical across both models
• Coil range: Full GTX compatibility on both
• Flexibility: MTL to DTL vaping styles supported

Whether you're into dessert flavoured e-liquids , fruit blends, or classic tobacco tastes, both devices will deliver excellent performance across the board.

Price and Value: The Decision Point

Here's where it gets interesting. The Luxe XR Max 2 comes in at £34.99, while the original Luxe XR Max is now £31.99. That's only a £3 difference, which makes the decision much easier than I expected.

For most people buying new, that small price gap makes the Luxe XR Max 2 a no-brainer. You're getting better battery life, improved coil technology, a superior display, and future-proofing for just three quid more.

• Luxe XR Max: £31.99
• Luxe XR Max 2: £34.99
• Price difference: Only £3
• Value proposition: Strongly favours the newer model

If you already own the original Luxe XR Max and it's working perfectly, the upgrade isn't essential unless battery life is frustrating you. But for new buyers, go straight for the 2.