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

I have been vaping refillable pod kits for years. The XROS is the one I keep coming back to, and the one I recommend most. The range has grown so much, though, that picking the right one can be confusing.

This guide covers every current model, including the new XROS 6 and XROS 6 Mini. It should help you choose the one that suits you.

For context, I am a dessert vaper and I keep my pods at 5mg and 10mg nic salt. What I care about is a smooth mouth-to-lung draw and a pod that carries flavour, not big clouds. That is what the XROS family does well.

If you are still shopping around, it is worth browsing all the pod vape kits we sell.

We also sell a full e-liquid range to go in whichever kit you pick.

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. 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 comes down to battery size, whether you want a screen, and how much you like to tinker. Most XROS kits have a colour or touch screen. The Mini models, like the XROS 5 Mini, keep it simple with no screen.

You can see the full Vaporesso XROS range any time, or read on to find your match.

Every kit, pod and coil from the brand is in our wider Vaporesso range.

To weigh an XROS against an OXVA Xlim, our OXVA vs Vaporesso comparison puts them side by side.

Which Vaporesso XROS Model Suits You

1. The full-size current model: XROS 6

The full-size kit in the current XROS line. It steps up to an 1800mAh battery, VENTURI adjustable airflow and a 0.88 inch colour screen. It has three power modes, and the airflow goes from a tight MTL draw to a looser one. For VENTURI airflow and a screen in a full-size kit, go for the XROS 6.

One of Ecigone's owners has used it as her daily kit since launch. 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. The compact XROS 6: 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. The all-rounder: XROS 5

The Vaporesso 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. It has a 1500mAh battery and a 0.88 inch colour display. It sets 15W to 30W on the 0.4 ohm pod, with three power modes on the others.

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. For simplicity: XROS 5 Mini

This is the compact, screen-free version of the XROS 5. It suits anyone who wants the same everyday experience, without any menus or fuss. The XROS 5 Mini keeps a 1500mAh battery and fires when you inhale, with no button. There is 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. The 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 and 29 UI themes with a 1600mAh battery. At just 86g, 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. The biggest battery: XROS Pro 2

The one to pick when battery life matters most is the XROS Pro 2. The range's biggest battery, 2000mAh, sits in a light 70g magnesium alloy body. It goes up to 30W on the 0.4 ohm pod, with three modes on the others. 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. Retro 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 pitch the XROS Mini Retro as an 18W MTL kit 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 screen and three output modes. The XROS 4 Mini is the screen-free version. Vaporesso list both as taking the whole XROS pod series, so the newer COREX 3.0 pods fit.

Our XROS 5 vs XROS 4 comparison has every difference.

• XROS 4: 1000mAh, a small screen, three output modes and a fire button with a 4-click lock
• XROS 4 Mini: 1000mAh, no screen
• Both take every XROS pod, COREX 3.0 included

XROS 6: what is new

The XROS 6 is the biggest update to the range in a while. It moves to an 1800mAh battery and adds VENTURI airflow for fine-tuning the draw. It goes up to 30W, has a 0.88 inch colour screen and comes in 18 colours. It uses the same COREX 3.0 pods as the XROS 5, so 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. It has a bigger battery, 1800mAh against 1500mAh, plus VENTURI airflow, which the XROS 5 lacks. Both share the same COREX 3.0 pods and a 0.88 inch screen.

If you already own an XROS 5 and are happy, there is no need to rush. If you are buying fresh, go XROS 6.

Every spec and colour for those two kits is in our 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, 2000mAh, in a 70g magnesium alloy build. It wins for battery life and feel. The XROS 6 counters at 1800mAh with VENTURI airflow, 60s Smart Prime and 3A charging. Pick the Pro 2 for battery and Super Pulse, or the XROS 6 for VENTURI airflow.

XROS 5 vs XROS Pro 2

This is one of the most searched XROS comparisons. The XROS 5 is the everyday choice, with a 1500mAh battery. The XROS Pro 2 steps up to 2000mAh in a magnesium alloy body. Most vapers are happy with the XROS 5. Step up to the Pro 2 if you want to charge less often.

Which XROS pods fit which kit

XROS pods are mostly the same across models. Every current XROS kit takes XROS pods from 0.6 ohm to 1.2 ohm. All except the Mini Retro also take the 0.4 ohm pod. So one pack of spares covers most of the range.

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.

Coils for other kits are in our replacement vape coils range.

Our verdict: which XROS to buy

My steer: for most people the XROS 5 is the sweet spot. It is what I reach for as a dessert vaper on lower-strength salts.

• VENTURI airflow and a screen: XROS 6
• Battery life above all: XROS Pro 2
• A touchscreen: XROS 5 Nano
• Smallest and simplest: XROS 6 Mini or Mini Retro

The XROS 4 and 4 Mini are the previous generation. Whichever you pick takes XROS pods and the same e-liquids, so you cannot go far wrong.

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