Vaporesso XROS Cube Pod Vape Kit

Vaporesso XROS Cube Pod Vape Kit: a refillable MTL pod kit the size of a lipstick, 900mAh, two XROS pods in the box. Best for adult vapers who want a tight, cigarette-like draw from a device that disappears in a pocket. Not ideal for anyone who wants a big battery or an airy draw: the Vaporesso XROS 4 Mini and XROS 5 Mini both last longer for less money on this site. The kit takes the same XROS pods as every other XROS device, so refills are cheap and easy to find.

Vaporesso XROS Cube Key Facts

• The Vaporesso XROS Cube has a built-in 900mAh battery and charges by USB Type-C at 1A.
• The Vaporesso XROS Cube measures 72mm by 27.8mm by 24.9mm and weighs 46g.
• The Vaporesso XROS Cube fits Vaporesso XROS pods in 0.6Ω, 0.8Ω, 1.0Ω and 1.2Ω, each holding 2ml.
• The Vaporesso XROS Cube is draw-activated with no fire button and has an airflow switch on the base.
• The Vaporesso XROS Cube uses COREX heating and SSS anti-leak pods.

Vaporesso XROS Cube Key Specs

• Battery: 900mAh built-in. Vaporesso rates it at 40+ hours; a Planet of the Vapes review got a full day of heavy use.
• Charging: USB Type-C, 1A. Vaporesso publishes no charge time.
• Output: fixed, no wattage control. Vaporesso lists no figure on its product page; UK reviewers quote a 16W maximum.
• Pod capacity: 2ml (UK TPD). Top-filling under the mouthpiece, clear body so you can see the level.
• Pods supplied: 0.8Ω mesh (fitted) and 1.2Ω mesh (spare). Both are MTL; the 1.2Ω is tighter and easier on the battery.
• Airflow: adjustable switch on the base. Slide between loose and tight; even fully open it stays a true MTL draw.
• Size and weight: 72 x 27.8 x 24.9mm, 46g. Vaporesso's own comparison puts it at 7.2cm against 11.5cm for the Vaporesso XROS 3.
• Battery light: three bands, visible all round. Green 100-70%, blue 70-30%, red 30-0%, reflected around the base.
• Colours: Black, Grey, Silver, Ocean Blue, Cyber Lime, Sakura Pink, Bondi Blue, Forest Green.

Pick Your Inhale: MTL or RDL

MTL (mouth to lung) means you draw vapour into your mouth first, then inhale, like a cigarette. RDL (restricted direct lung) is a looser draw with more vapour. This kit is built for MTL and only reaches a light RDL with the airflow open and a 0.6Ω pod.

• 1.2Ω pod (in the box): tightest draw, least vapour, best battery life. Pair with 10-20mg nic salts.
• 0.8Ω pod (fitted): the all-rounder. Classic MTL with the airflow closed, loose MTL open. Nic salts or 50/50.
• 0.6Ω pod (sold separately): the loosest the device goes, a light RDL with the airflow open. Use 6-10mg salts or 50/50.

Key Features of the Cube Pod Kit

• Cube body, 46g: half the height of a Vaporesso XROS 3. It is stubby rather than slim, so the supplied lanyard earns its place.
• COREX heating: Vaporesso's mesh layout, claimed to hold flavour 50% longer and give pods a 20-day life.
• SSS anti-leak pods: red silicone seals at the pod base and a vent hole beside the fill port stop liquid pushing back out as you fill.
• Shared XROS pod platform: the same pods as the XROS 3, 4, 5 and 6 families, so a spare is never hard to find.

Pods and E-Liquid Pairing

Use 50/50 or nic salt e-liquid (PG and VG in equal parts; nic salts give a smoother throat hit at higher strengths). Thick 70% VG shortfills will struggle to wick through the 1.0Ω and 1.2Ω pods and taste burnt. Strength guide: 20mg salts for a 20-a-day smoker, 10mg for ten a day, 5-6mg for a light smoker stepping down. Browse 50/50 e-liquids for pod kits.

Battery, Pod Life and Running Cost

• Battery: a full day for most users; the 1.2Ω pod stretches it furthest.
• Pod life: Vaporesso claims 20 days per pod; one to two weeks is typical with sweet or dark e-liquids.
• Cost: Vaporesso XROS replacement pods are £4.49 for two or £8.99 for four at the current price, so a pod a fortnight is about £1.15 a week plus e-liquid.

Compatibility and Refills

This is the Vaporesso XROS Cube, not an "XROS 3 Cube" (no such model exists), and it does not need special "Cube pods". Vaporesso confirms it takes standard XROS Series 2ml pods in 0.6Ω, 0.8Ω, 1.0Ω and 1.2Ω. The 0.4Ω XROS pod does not fit: it needs the higher power of the XROS 4, XROS 5 and XROS Pro kits.

How to Set Up the Vaporesso XROS Cube

1. Charge the device fully by USB-C before first use.
2. Pull the fitted 0.8Ω pod out and lift the mouthpiece off it.
3. Fill through the port marked with the red seal, not the small vent hole beside it. Leave a little air at the top.
4. Press the mouthpiece back on until it clicks and wait 5 minutes for the coil to soak (Vaporesso's XROS manual figure).
5. Push the pod back in until the magnets grip. Set the base switch to tight for a cigarette-style draw.
6. Take three or four short, gentle puffs to start, then vape as normal.

How to Make It Last Longer

• Never puff a dry pod; refill when the liquid drops below the coil window.
• Leave 30 seconds between puffs on the 0.6Ω pod; chain vaping burns mesh coils fastest.
• Charge from the red light rather than running it flat; small batteries age fastest when drained.

Best Colours

Black and Grey are the discreet picks for a shirt pocket or a lanyard under a jacket. Silver suits adult ex-smokers who want a classic, understated look. Ocean Blue, Bondi Blue and Forest Green are the choice for daily out-and-about use where a dropped black device is easy to lose; Cyber Lime and Sakura Pink are for collectors who buy the same kit in several finishes.

Vaporesso XROS Cube Price and Value

At £17.99 this kit is priced on size, not battery. On this site the Vaporesso XROS 4 Mini costs less and adds 0.4Ω pod support, and the Vaporesso XROS 3 Mini is cheaper again; all three share the same pods, so running costs are identical. Versus the Vaporesso XROS 4 Mini, the Vaporesso XROS Cube is shorter and lighter but has a smaller battery and cannot run the 0.4Ω pod. See all Vaporesso kits and refillable pod kits.

What's in the Box

• 1 x Vaporesso XROS Cube device (900mAh)
• 1 x Vaporesso XROS Series 0.8Ω mesh pod (fitted)
• 1 x Vaporesso XROS Series 1.2Ω mesh pod
• 1 x USB Type-C cable
• 1 x lanyard
• 1 x user manual and warranty card