Vaporesso Pod Kits

The right Xros depends on what you prioritise. If you want the current generation in a standard size, the Vaporesso Xros 5 is the most up to date option, with the Xros 4 still available and offering near-identical performance at a slightly lower price point. For a compact build, the Xros 4 Mini and Xros 5 Mini both run the newer pod platform in a smaller form factor. If budget is the main consideration, the Xros 3 remains a capable pod kit and uses the original Xros pod system, which is widely available.

The Vaporesso Xros series started with the original Xros and Xros 2, establishing the core format of a slim pod kit with adjustable airflow and a side-fill pod. The Xros 3 and Xros 3 Mini refined that formula with improved coil performance. From the Xros 4 onwards, Vaporesso introduced a new pod platform that is not backwards compatible with the original Xros pods. The Xros 5, Xros 5 Mini, Xros 4 Mini, Xros 4 Nano, and Xros Pro 2 all use this newer pod system. Knowing which platform generation your kit uses is important when buying replacement pods.

Not all Xros pods are interchangeable across generations. The Xros, Xros 2, Xros 3, Xros Mini, and Xros 3 Mini all use the original Xros pod platform. From the Xros 4 onwards, including the Xros 4 Mini, Xros 4 Nano, Xros 5, Xros 5 Mini, and Xros Pro 2, Vaporesso introduced an updated pod design that is not compatible with earlier kits. Always check the generation of your kit before ordering replacement pods.

Vaporesso pod kits are built for mouth to lung and restricted direct to lung vaping, so they work best with nicotine salt e-liquids or 50/50 VG/PG blends. Nic salts deliver a smoother throat hit at higher nicotine strengths, which suits the lower wattage output of most Xros and Luxe pod kits. High-VG sub-ohm liquids are not recommended as they are too thick for the coil wicking on standard pod systems and will cause dry hits. For the higher-output kits such as the Armour Max or Luxe XR Max running above 30W, a 50/50 or 60/40 blend still performs best in the pod format.

The Vaporesso Xros Pro 2 is a higher-output version of the Xros platform, designed for vapers who want more wattage and tighter mesh coil performance than the standard Xros range offers. It supports output up to around 25W, putting it closer to restricted direct to lung territory while remaining a compact pod system. It uses the Xros Pro pod format rather than the standard Xros 4 pods, so replacement pods need to be sourced for that specific platform.

The Vaporesso Luxe XR Max 2 is the updated version of the Luxe XR Max, with improvements to the pod connection, screen display, and overall build quality. Both are higher-output pod kits suited to restricted direct to lung vaping with variable wattage and GTX coil compatibility. The Luxe XR Max 2 is the current production model and the better choice if you are buying new rather than looking at older stock.

No. Vaporesso Armour pod kits, including the Armour G, Armour Max, Armour S, and Armour Ultra, use GTX coils rather than the Xros coil platform. GTX coils are available in a wider range of resistances and suit higher wattage output, which is consistent with the Armour range targeting more airflow and power than the Xros. Always check the specific coil type listed on the product page before ordering replacements, as Xros and GTX coils are not interchangeable.

Refillable Vaporesso pod kits use open pods that you fill yourself with any e-liquid of your choice, giving you full control over flavour, nicotine strength, and VG/PG ratio. Vaporesso prefilled pod kits use sealed pods that come pre-filled with e-liquid in set flavours and strengths, functioning more like a reusable disposable. Refillable kits generally offer better long-term value and more flexibility, while prefilled kits are simpler to use and require no filling. Both formats are available at WizVape.