About Vaporesso
Vaporesso is one of the most influential names in modern vape hardware. Founded in 2015 in Shenzhen and owned by parent company SMOORE - the world's largest atomisation technology manufacturer - Vaporesso has spent a decade pushing Vaporesso vape kits, sub-ohm mods and atomiser tech further than most rivals can keep up with.
The result is a line-up that covers everything from a first-time ecig Vaporesso starter kit to a 200W dual-battery Vaporesso mod, all backed by the same research budget that supplies the wider industry.
For Vaporesso UK customers, the brand has become the go-to choice when reliability matters more than novelty.
The XROS pod kit family alone is one of the country's best-selling refillable Vaporesso vape platforms, the Luxe X range earned its place by introducing 5ml XL pods to the mainstream, and the Armour series has carved out its own niche as the toughest mid-power kit in the segment.
Across each range you get the same hallmarks: zinc-alloy construction, the brand's in-house AXON smart chip, COREX leak-resistant pod technology and tight UK TPD compliance on pod capacities.
The Vaporesso Innovation Legacy
Three pieces of in-house Vaporesso technology underpin almost every kit in the range, and understanding them at a brand level makes choosing between sub-ranges far easier.
The AXON smart chip is Vaporesso's proprietary chipset and the brain of every flagship kit. AXON 1.0 sits in older and entry-level models; AXON 2.0 powers the latest Armour Ultra, Luxe XR Max 2 and XROS Pro 2 - delivering faster ignition and steadier wattage from full battery to last puff.
COREX pod technology is the mesh-coil pod platform that runs through Vaporesso's pod kits. COREX 2.0 powers the XROS 4 family and the Luxe X line; COREX 3.0 is the latest evolution found in the XROS 5 family and Pro 2. The Vaporesso pods collection has the full COREX buying guide.
The GTX and GTi coil platforms handle Vaporesso's sub-ohm side. GTX is the long-running platform across the Armour G/GS and earlier sub-ohm kits; GTi is the newer high-performance platform in the Armour Ultra and iTank T. The Vaporesso coils collection covers each platform in depth.
The Full Vaporesso Range Explained
Vaporesso splits into eight clear ranges at Ecigone. Each one is engineered for a specific style of vaping, and the table below shows where each fits so you can jump straight to the right sub-collection.
Range |
Best For |
Key Tech |
Style |
XROS Series |
MTL nic-salt vaping, ex-smokers, compact daily carry |
COREX 2.0/3.0 pods, AXON chip, 2ml refillable |
Compact pod kits |
Luxe Series |
Premium-feel pod kits with bigger pods for fewer refills |
COREX 2.0 with 5ml XL pods (X3, XR Max 2) |
Premium pod kits |
Armour Series |
Hybrid MTL-to-DTL vaping, intermediate users wanting one kit for everything |
AXON 1.0/2.0, GTX and GTi coil platforms, sub-ohm capable |
Rugged pod-mods and mods |
Dojo Blast Range |
Vapers who want prefilled-pod simplicity after the 2025 disposable ban |
Prefilled 2ml pods with auto-fill containers, 2000-30000 puffs |
Prefilled pod kits |
Eco Nano Plus |
First-time vapers, ultra-compact daily driver, low maintenance |
Pre-installed coil, draw-activated, compact battery |
Entry-level pod kit |
iTank T |
Sub-ohm DTL vapers who already own a mod and want a 510 tank |
GTi coil platform, top-fill, dual airflow |
Sub-ohm tank |
Vaporesso Pods |
Replacement pods across XROS, Luxe, Armour, Eco Nano and Luxe Q |
COREX 2.0/3.0, GTX pod cartridges |
Replacement pods |
Vaporesso Coils |
Replacement coils for sub-ohm and pod-mod kits |
GTX (0.15-1.2 ohm) and GTi (0.2-0.4 ohm) platforms |
Replacement coils |
Vaporesso Starter Kits for New Vapers
If you're moving away from cigarettes or stepping up from a disposable, the lowest-friction route into the Vaporesso range is one of the smaller pod kits.
The XROS 5 Nano sits at the entry point - it's pocket-sized, draw-activated and runs the same COREX 3.0 pods as the bigger XROS 5, so refills are easy to find anywhere in the UK. The Eco Nano Plus is the other strong starter pick: tiny battery, pre-installed coil, no buttons or screens to learn.
For ex-smokers who want something with slightly more headroom, the XROS 5 Mini adds an LED screen, manual wattage control up to 30W and a longer-lasting 1200mAh battery while keeping the same MTL pod feel. Whichever ecig you start with, the COREX pods on the XROS family work happily with most UK 10mg and 20mg nic salts.
Vaporesso Sub-Ohm and Rebuildable Kits
Vaporesso's sub-ohm and rebuildable side is built around the GTi coil platform and the iTank T atomiser. The Armour Ultra Vape Kit pairs a 100W single-21700 mod with the iTank T, while the Armour Ultra Mod is the standalone chassis for vapers who already own a tank.
Both accept third-party 510 atomisers, so the brand sits comfortably with the wider UK rebuildable scene.
Vaporesso Colours and Finishes
The XROS line ships in leather editions, gradient finishes and limited-edition art styles on top of standard satin black, white and chrome. The Luxe X family adds metallic and two-tone bodies; Armour leans into camo and gunmetal. Variant availability is shown on each product page.
Which Vaporesso Range Is Right for You?
Why UK Vapers Stay Loyal to Vaporesso
Vaporesso's reputation comes down to one thing: kits keep working. The AXON chip holds its wattage, COREX pods rarely leak, and GTX and GTi coils are widely stocked. That predictability keeps the brand on our best-seller list and makes it the easiest hardware range to recommend.
