Vaporesso Xros 5 vs Xros 4: What Has Changed?
A clear look at what the Xros 5 improves over the Xros 4, from battery and charging to coils and the new colour screen and whether to upgrade.
The Vaporesso Xros 4 was a hugely popular pod kit, so when the Xros 5 arrived the obvious question was whether it is worth the upgrade. The honest answer is that the Xros 5 makes several real improvements rather than just a fresh badge. This guide lays the two generations side by side, explains exactly what has changed and helps you decide whether to move up or stick with what you have.
The short version is that the Xros 5 adds a bigger battery, faster charging, upgraded coils and a proper colour screen, while keeping the same easy character. If you are buying new, the Xros 5 is the clear pick. If you already own an Xros 4, the upgrade is worthwhile but not essential.
Shop the Vaporesso Xros 5 KitThe short answer
Choose the Xros 5 if you want the longer battery, much faster charging, the newer Corex 3.0 pods and the informative colour screen. The Xros 4 remains a good device but it uses a smaller battery, slower charging and a simple light rather than a screen. For a new purchase the Xros 5 is the better buy and since the pods are shared, upgrading does not waste your existing stock.
What has changed
Here is how the two generations compare.
| Feature | Xros 4 | Xros 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 1000mAh | 1500mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 2A | USB-C, 3A, full in around 26 minutes |
| Coils | Corex 2.0 pods | Corex 3.0 pods, interchangeable with 2.0 |
| Display | LED indicator | 0.88 inch colour screen |
| Power delivery | Fades below around 30 percent | Stays consistent as it drains |
| Max power | Up to 30W | Up to 30W |
A general guide to the generational gap. Both share the same pod system and flavour quality.
Battery and charging
This is the biggest single change. The Xros 5 carries a 1500mAh battery against the Xros 4 at 1000mAh, a fifty percent jump that translates into noticeably longer between charges. When you do plug in, the Xros 5 charges at 3A rather than 2A, reaching full in around 26 minutes. For anyone who found the Xros 4 needed a midday top up, the Xros 5 largely solves that.
The colour screen
The Xros 4 used a simple light to show battery and mode, while the Xros 5 adds a 0.88 inch colour screen with battery percentage, wattage, resistance and a puff count. It is a genuine quality of life improvement, removing the guesswork about how much charge you have left. If you like to keep an eye on your vape, the screen alone may justify the upgrade.
Coils and flavour
The Xros 5 ships with the newer Corex 3.0 pods, which use a hive mesh structure for more even heating, better flavour longevity and fewer dry hits. The Xros 4 used Corex 2.0. The good news is that the two are interchangeable, so an Xros 4 owner can even fit the new pods to their old device for part of the benefit. In the Xros 5 the pairing is at its best. Our Vaporesso Xros 5 Coils Explained guide covers the pods in full.
Consistent power
A subtle but welcome change is how the Xros 5 delivers power. The Xros 4 tended to feel weaker once the battery dropped below around 30 percent, while the Xros 5 holds its output steady until it is nearly empty. In practice that means your last few vapes of the day feel like your first, which is a real improvement for a daily device.
This comparison is one chapter of a larger resource. Our Complete Vaporesso Xros 5 User Guide brings together the review, setup, coils and comparisons in one place, so it is worth a look before you buy.
Should you upgrade?
If you are buying new, the Xros 5 is the obvious choice for the bigger battery, faster charging, screen and newer pods. If you already own an Xros 4 and are happy with it, the upgrade is worthwhile rather than essential and fitting Corex 3.0 pods to your Xros 4 gives you some of the flavour benefit for less. For most people moving on from an older or first device, the Xros 5 is the better long term buy.
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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 KitOther Xros 5 options
The Xros 5 also comes in Mini and Nano versions if you want something simpler or more compact. Our Xros 5 vs Xros 5 Mini and Nano guide explains the differences so you can pick the right body.
Why buy from Uptons
Genuine stock matters whichever generation you choose, because a counterfeit can be poorly built and unsafe. Uptons carries the authentic Vaporesso Xros 5 and its pods, correctly matched and supported, so your device performs and lasts. You will find the Xros 5 on the main Vaporesso Xros 5 Pod Kit product page and our team is glad to help you decide.
The Xros 5 adds a bigger 1500mAh battery, faster 3A charging, newer Corex 3.0 pods and a 0.88 inch colour screen and holds power steady as it drains. The Xros 4 uses a 1000mAh battery, 2A charging and a simple light. For a new purchase, yes, the Xros 5 is the clear pick. If you already own an Xros 4, the upgrade is worthwhile but not essential and you can fit the new Corex 3.0 pods to your Xros 4 for part of the benefit. Yes. The Corex 2.0 pods from the Xros 4 and the Corex 3.0 pods from the Xros 5 are interchangeable, so upgrading does not waste your existing pod stock. Yes. The Xros 5 has a 1500mAh battery against the Xros 4 at 1000mAh, a fifty percent increase, so it lasts noticeably longer between charges and also charges faster. Both reach up to 30W. The difference is that the Xros 5 holds its output steady as the battery drains, while the Xros 4 tends to feel weaker below around 30 percent charge.Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Xros 4 and Xros 5?
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