How to Use the Vaporesso XROS 5

How to Use the Vaporesso XROS 5

The Fun & Friendly Beginner’s Guide to Refillable Pods 🎉

Nothing kills the vibe faster than realising you’re still stuck with the same three fruit-ice flavours — when there's a whole universe of bomb e-liquids just waiting for you to try them.

Now that disposables are getting phased out, you’ve really got two options:
  • Stay chained to **prefilled pods** (basically disposables in disguise)
  • Or make the leap to **refillables** — freedom, baby! More flavour, less waste, and way more fun.

After years of tinkering with vape kits and helping people make the transition, I believe the **Vaporesso XROS 5** is one of the smoothest entry points into refillable vaping. Let me walk you through it — no jargon, just real talk.

 

What’s in the Box (aka Your New Vape Crew)

When you crack open that box, here’s your line-up:

  • The **XROS 5 device** (battery + screen)
  • Two pods: one **0.6 Ω** and one **0.8 Ω**
  • A USB-C charging cable
  • The instruction manual (which most people glance at… then toss aside 🤷♂️)

Before you dive in, give everything a quick visual inspection for damage. Then pop the battery on charge — even if it’s not totally drained. Gets you off to a good start.

(P.S. If you got the XROS 5 Mini version, same battery power, just more compact and simpler — no screen, no buttons. Easy peasy.)


From Disposables → Refillable: The Big Switch

If you're coming from disposables or those prefilled pods, this might feel like stepping into a new world. But trust me, it’s not scary — once you see how many flavour options there are, you’ll never look back.


What you unlock:

  • Thousands of flavour choices (UK & global brands)
  • Way better taste
  • Long-term savings
  • Less waste

The Mini gives you something familiar: auto-draw only, no buttons. Great if you love the simplicity of disposables but want the flexibility of refillables.

How to Fill Your Pod (Mess-Free — I Promise)

This is where some beginners get nervous, but with the XROS 5, it’s super simple:

  1. Take one pod (I'd grab the 0.8 Ω to start).
  2. Flip up the **black mouthpiece cap**. That reveals the fill hole.
  3. Slide your e-liquid nozzle in, squeeze gently — fill almost all the way but leave a tiny air gap.
  4. Clip the mouthpiece back down until it *clicks* — you're sealed.
  5. Important: wait **5 minutes** before firing it up. Let the liquid soak into the cotton.

Don’t fiddle with the airflow hole (that’s for air, not liquid). Both the XROS 5 and Mini use **COREX 3.0 pods**, so filling’s the same either way.


What E-Liquid Should You Use?

Using the wrong liquid is like putting diesel in a petrol car — messy.

  • Stick to **50VG/50PG** or **nic salt** liquids. They’re thinner, easier for the coil to absorb.
  • Avoid high VG stuff (70%+), it’s too thick for pods.
  • If you’re switching from disposables, go for the same strength you used before (usually 10–20 mg).
  • Dessert, bakery, fruit, menthol — you name it, you can try it now. Flavour freedom!


First Puff & Airflow Tuning

Once your pod’s absorbed for 5 minutes:

  1. Push it into the top of the device until it clicks.
  2. The device auto-detects the pod and shows the resistance.
  3. If it doesn’t power on automatically, do **5 quick clicks** on the fire button.
  4. You can vape either by **holding the button while inhaling** or just **auto-draw** (like a disposable).
  5. On the Mini? Only auto-draw — inhale, and voila!

 

To fine-tune your hit, slide the **airflow slider** on the side:

  • Up = more air, looser draw
  • Down = tighter draw


XROS 5 vs. XROS 5 Mini — Which One’s for You?

They both use the same pods and battery (1500 mAh), so flavour’s the same either way. The differences help you decide:


| Feature                                 | XROS 5                                      | XROS 5 Mini     |

| ------------------------------ | ---------------------------------- | ---------------- |

| Screen & settings                 | ✔️ Yes                                       | ❌ No             |

| Button (besides auto-draw) | ✔️ Yes                                       | ❌ No              |

| Simplicity                             | More options (modes, settings) | Just inhale, go |

| Price                                    | Higher                                         | Lower              |


Go XROS 5 if you like some control and feedback. Go Mini if you want everything as simple as possible.


Weird Issues? Here’s Your Fix-It Cheat Sheet

  • Won’t fire**: Device off? Pod not seated? Battery flat? Contacts dirty? Check those.
  • Leaks**: Cap not closed properly, overfilled, cracked pod, heat extremes.
  • Burnt taste**: Rushed vaping before soaking, low liquid, high power, or sweet flavours gunking coils.
  • Weak flavour**: Adjust airflow (tighter = more flavour), change pod, try different power mode, or a new juice.
  • Battery drains fast**: Use ECO mode, don’t overdrive it, or check for auto-firing.


Pod Life & When to Change

This is always a big question. With COREX 3.0 pods, here’s a rough guideline:

  • Heavy use (1–2 fills/day): ~ 4–7 days
  • Moderate: ~ 7–14 days
  • Light: ~ 2–3 weeks

The type of e-liquid impacts longevity — sweet, bakery flavours often shorten coil life. When flavour fades, vapour drops, taste goes off, or the juice looks dark — it’s pod time.


Alright — you’re now armed with everything you need to flip the switch from disposables to owning your flavour game with the Vaporesso XROS 5.

 

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