Vaporesso Xros 5 Pod Vape Kit

Vaporesso XROS 5 Pod Kit, £22.99: the fastest-charging kit in the XROS range. 1500mAh, 3A USB-C, 80% in about 20 minutes, screen and button, up to 30W. Best for adult vapers who forget to charge and need a lunch-break top-up to last the day. Not ideal for anyone who wants a touchscreen; that is the Vaporesso XROS 5 Nano.

The Vaporesso XROS 5 is the mainline fifth-generation XROS and the kit the whole XROS 5 family hangs off. Against the Vaporesso XROS 4 it adds 50% more battery, 3A charging and the first COREX 3.0 pods, and it still accepts every XROS pod made since the original. Three kits share the XROS 5 name; the section below tells them apart so you buy the right one.

Vaporesso XROS 5 Key Facts

• The Vaporesso XROS 5 has a built-in 1500mAh battery.
• The Vaporesso XROS 5 charges at 3A over USB-C, reaching 80% in about 20 minutes.
• The Vaporesso XROS 5 has a 0.88 inch HD colour screen with a charge-time countdown.
• The Vaporesso XROS 5 ships with a 0.6Ω and a 0.8Ω COREX 3.0 pod.
• The Vaporesso XROS 5 takes every Vaporesso XROS pod from 0.4Ω to 1.2Ω.
• The Vaporesso XROS 5 measures 120.8 x 24.5 x 14.5mm and weighs 73.7g.

XROS 5, XROS 5 Mini or XROS 5 Nano?

• Vaporesso XROS 5 (this page): screen, fire button, adjustable wattage, 3A charging, 73.7g. The one to buy if you want control and the quickest recharge.
• Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini: same 1500mAh and same pods, but no screen, no button, auto-draw only, 2A charging, 50g, £7 less. The disposable-style option.
• Vaporesso XROS 5 Nano: 1600mAh, 1.09 inch touchscreen, squarer body. The most battery and the most menu.

Pods are shared across all three, so running cost is identical. The choice is controls and charging speed, nothing else.

Why 3A Charging Is the Headline

Most pod kits charge at 1A or 2A and take an hour or more. The Vaporesso XROS 5 draws 3A, so a flat battery reaches 80% in around 20 minutes and full in under an hour. The screen counts down the minutes remaining while plugged in, a feature only the XROS 5 has in this family. In practice the kit lasts a full day of MTL use, and a 20-minute charge during a break covers the evening. The catch: it needs a 3A-capable USB-C power source. A 1A phone plug triples the time.

Pod Guide: Draw and Liquid in One Table of Choices

The pod decides both the draw and the right e-liquid on the Vaporesso XROS 5. MTL means a tight, cigarette-like pull; RDL means a looser pull straight to the lungs.

• 1.2Ω XROS pod, 10W cap: tightest MTL. 50/50 nic salts, 10 to 20mg.
• 0.8Ω COREX 3.0 pod (included), 16W cap: everyday MTL. 50/50 nic salts, 10mg for lighter smokers, 20mg for heavier.
• 0.6Ω COREX 3.0 pod (included), 21W cap: loose MTL with the slider closed, light RDL open. 50/50 at 5 to 10mg salts or 6mg freebase.
• 0.4Ω XROS pod, 30W cap: RDL. The only pod rated for 70% VG shortfill; 3 to 6mg freebase.

Thick liquids starve the 0.8Ω and 1.2Ω coils, so stay on 50/50 for those. Shop 10ml nic salts and 50/50 e-liquids.

Vaporesso XROS 5 Specs Buyers Check

• Output: adjustable up to 30W in 0.5W steps. Each pod has a cap, so you cannot over-fire a tight-draw pod.
• Pod capacity: 2ml (UK TPD), top fill. Pull the mouthpiece cap to refill; SSS leak-resistant design.
• Airflow: side slider. Closed for MTL, open for RDL. Stays where you set it.
• Activation: auto-draw and button. Lock the button in the menu and auto-draw still works.
• Pulse mode: holds output steady as the battery drains.
• Body: aluminium alloy. 73.7g, so heavier than the Mini but lighter than most screen kits.

How Long Pods Last and What the Kit Costs to Run

COREX 3.0 pods are reported by UK reviewers to last about two weeks on nic salts; very sweet liquids halve that. After the kit, the spend is a Vaporesso XROS COREX 3.0 replacement pod every fortnight and a 10ml bottle every few days, a fraction of a disposable a day. Older Vaporesso XROS COREX 2.0 pods also fit, as do the pods from the Vaporesso XROS 4, XROS 5 Mini, XROS 5 Nano and XROS Pro 2.

First Fill on the Vaporesso XROS 5

1. Pull the mouthpiece cap off the 0.8Ω pod, fill to just below the top, press the cap back on.
2. Leave it 5 to 10 minutes so the cotton soaks through.
3. Click the button 5 times to switch on, then push the pod onto the magnets. The screen shows the resistance and a starting wattage.
4. Slide the airflow closed for MTL or open for RDL.
5. Inhale, or press the button. Click 3 times to step the wattage.
6. Lock the button from the menu before pocketing.

Habits That Save Pods and Battery

• Charge from a 3A source to get the 20-minute figure; the supplied cable is fine, the plug matters.
• Top up at 20%, not 0%. Lithium cells last more cycles when they are not flattened.
• Keep liquid above the fill line and swap the pod at the first weak or burnt taste.
• Dry the pod contacts when refilling so condensation does not interrupt firing.

Vaporesso XROS 5 Colours

Ten colours are stocked. Cosmic Black and Carbon Stripe are the discreet pocket picks. Grey Silk, Blue Silk and Violet Silk are matt and hide fingerprints. Opal White, Opal Pink, Lavender Purple, Jade Green and Coral Red are the stand-out finishes.

Vaporesso XROS 5 Price and What the Extra Buys

At £22.99 the Vaporesso XROS 5 is £7 more than the Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini on this site. That £7 buys the screen, the button, adjustable wattage and 3A charging. Versus the Vaporesso XROS Pro 2, the XROS 5 has a smaller battery but charges far faster and is slimmer; the Pro 2 is the pick for two-day battery, the XROS 5 for quick top-ups. Cheaper and simpler from the same brand is the Vaporesso Eco Nano; the Vaporesso Luxe X3 is the step up to 2600mAh and 45W; the OXVA Xlim Go 2 is the closest rival at the entry price. See all Vaporesso vape kits and refillable pod kits.

What's in the Box

• 1 x Vaporesso XROS 5 device (1500mAh)
• 1 x Vaporesso XROS COREX 3.0 pod 0.6Ω
• 1 x Vaporesso XROS COREX 3.0 pod 0.8Ω
• 1 x USB-C cable
• User manual, warranty card and reminder card