Vaporesso Xros 5 Pod Kit: Full Review
A hands on review of the Vaporesso Xros 5, from its colour screen and Corex 3.0 pods to battery and fast charging, with an honest buying verdict.
The Vaporesso Xros 5 is the latest in one of the best selling pod kit families in the UK and it arrives with the upgrades people actually asked for: a bigger battery, faster charging, a proper colour screen and the improved Corex 3.0 pods. It is a refillable mouth to lung device that pairs everyday simplicity with just enough control to keep an enthusiast happy. This full review covers what it is like to live with, where it shines and where it falls short, so you can decide if it is the right kit for you.
The short verdict is that the Xros 5 is one of the most complete pod kits at its price. It is smooth, well made, informative and genuinely easy to use, which makes it a strong choice for a first refillable device and a reliable daily driver for a seasoned vaper. Read on for the detail behind that.
Shop the Vaporesso Xros 5 KitSpecifications at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Battery | 1500mAh built in, rechargeable |
| Maximum power | Up to 30W, with fine control on the 0.4 ohm pod |
| Pod | 2ml refillable, magnetic fit |
| Coils | Corex 3.0 pods at 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 and 1.2 ohm |
| Draw styles | Mouth to lung and restricted direct lung |
| Airflow | Adjustable slider from tight to open |
| Charging | USB-C, 5V 3A, a full charge in around 26 minutes |
| Display | 0.88 inch colour screen with battery, wattage, resistance and puff count |
| Modes | ECO, Normal and Power presets, plus auto draw and button |
| Compatibility | Backward compatible with older Xros Corex pods |
Design and build
The Xros 5 feels like a premium product. The body is slim, the finish is clean and it sits comfortably in the hand or a pocket. The 2ml pod drops in and holds with a firm magnetic click and the top of the pod is where you fill, which keeps the process clean and quick. The headline addition over previous models is the 0.88 inch colour screen, which is bright, clear and genuinely useful. It is a well judged device that looks and feels more expensive than it is.
You can fire it by simply inhaling or, if you prefer, use the button. A lock feature stops accidental firing in a pocket, which is a thoughtful touch on a device this pocketable.
The colour screen
The screen is the star upgrade. Where older Xros models used simple lights, the Xros 5 gives you a clear readout of battery percentage, the current wattage and resistance, your puff count and even a choice of themes. It sounds like a small thing but knowing exactly how much charge you have left and what your pod is doing removes the guesswork that a light strip leaves you with. For anyone who likes to keep an eye on their vape, it is a real quality of life improvement.
How it performs
Performance is where the Xros 5 earns its reputation. It uses the improved Corex 3.0 pods with a hive mesh coil that heats evenly and the result is clean, consistent flavour that holds up well across the life of a pod. With five resistances from 0.4 to 1.2 ohm, it covers a real range of styles. The higher resistance pods give a tight mouth to lung draw that suits salts and former smokers, while the lower ones open up for a warmer restricted lung vape. The adjustable airflow lets you fine tune either and power stays consistent even as the battery drains.
Our own editorial assessment based on hands on testing. Your experience may vary with setup and preference.
Battery and charging
The 1500mAh battery is a big step up from earlier Xros models and comfortably sees most people through a full day. When it does run down, the standout feature is the charging speed: USB-C at 3A brings it to full in around 26 minutes, which is genuinely fast for a pod kit. Just as importantly, the Xros 5 holds its power steady as the battery drains rather than fading toward the end, so your last few vapes feel like your first. That combination of capacity, speed and consistency is one of its strongest points.
Pods and coils
The Xros 5 uses refillable 2ml pods with the coil built in, so when the flavour dulls you swap the pod rather than fitting a separate coil. The Corex 3.0 pods are widely praised for resisting gunk and lasting well, especially with sweet liquids and there are five resistances to shape your vape. Helpfully, the older Corex 2.0 pods from previous Xros kits still work, so existing owners are not locked out. We explain the full range and when to use each one in our Vaporesso Xros 5 Coils Explained guide.
If you have just picked one up, our Complete Vaporesso Xros 5 User Guide pulls together setup, refilling, coils and troubleshooting in one place, so it is the fastest way to get comfortable with the device.
Pros and cons
No device is perfect, so here is the honest balance after living with it.
What we liked
- Bright, useful colour screen with a clear battery readout
- Very fast 3A USB-C charging and a strong 1500mAh battery
- Excellent flavour from the Corex 3.0 pods
- Five resistances covering tight and open draws
- Backward compatible with older Xros pods
What could be better
- Full wattage control is limited to the 0.4 ohm pod
- 2ml capacity means more frequent refills for heavy users
- The screen adds a little to the price over a basic pod kit
Get your Vaporesso Xros 5 kit today
The genuine Vaporesso Xros 5 kit and compatible pods are in stock at Uptons, ready to ship the same working day.
Shop the Vaporesso Xros 5 KitWho the Vaporesso Xros 5 suits
The Xros 5 is aimed at anyone who wants a reliable, informative pod kit without complexity. It suits former smokers on higher nicotine salts, new vapers who want something forgiving with a clear screen and experienced users after a dependable daily device. Because it handles both a tight and an open draw, it grows with you as your preferences change. To get the best from it, it helps to pair it with the right liquid, which we cover in our Best E-Liquids for the Xros 5 guide.
How it compares
The Xros 5 sits in a crowded range, so it is worth seeing how it stacks up. Against the outgoing Xros 4 it adds a bigger battery, faster charging and the colour screen, while the Mini and Nano versions trade features for size or extra battery. We break both down in our Vaporesso Xros 5 vs Xros 4 and Xros 5 vs Xros 5 Mini and Nano comparisons.
Setup and refilling
Getting started takes about a minute. You charge the device, fill the pod through the top port, let it stand briefly so the coil soaks up liquid and then vape. There is very little to configure beyond the airflow and the mode. For a full step by step, including the one wait worth not skipping, see our How to Use the Vaporesso Xros 5 guide.
The verdict
The Vaporesso Xros 5 is an easy device to recommend. It is well built, comfortable to use, versatile across draw styles and backed by a strong battery, class leading charging and a genuinely useful screen, all at a fair price. The limited wattage control and modest 2ml capacity are minor gripes against an otherwise excellent everyday pod kit. If you want a simple, dependable vape with a bit more information at a glance, it deserves a place on your shortlist. You will find it on the main Vaporesso Xros 5 Pod Kit product page.
Why buy your Vaporesso Xros 5 from Uptons
Buying genuine matters with hardware. Authentic Vaporesso stock is properly built, correctly matched to its pods and covered by real warranty support, which counterfeit devices cannot promise. Uptons stocks the genuine Vaporesso Xros 5 kit and compatible pods, so the device you receive performs as intended and lasts. If you would like help choosing a pod resistance or a first e-liquid to pair with it, our team is happy to advise.
Yes. It is a well built, easy to use refillable pod kit with a strong 1500mAh battery, very fast 3A charging, a useful colour screen and excellent flavour from its Corex 3.0 pods. It is one of the most complete pod kits at its price. It uses refillable 2ml Corex 3.0 pods with the coil built in, available at 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 and 1.2 ohm. Older Corex 2.0 pods from previous Xros kits also work. The 1500mAh battery comfortably lasts most people a full day and 3A USB-C charging brings it back to full in around 26 minutes, which is very fast for a pod kit. Yes. It has a 0.88 inch colour screen showing battery percentage, wattage, resistance, puff count and theme options, which is the main upgrade over previous Xros models. It does both. Higher resistance pods give a tight mouth to lung draw for salts, while the 0.4 and 0.6 ohm pods open up for a warmer restricted lung vape, with the airflow slider fine tuning either.Frequently asked questions
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