The Vaporesso Xros collection options among the greatest pod vape units ever made, so when Vaporesso launched the Xros 4 and Xros 4 Mini units I couldn’t wait to get my arms on them.
Sadly, we had restricted samples, and I needed to wait till our testers (Lloyd and Corey this time spherical) had taken their candy time placing them via their paces!
Was it definitely worth the wait? As all the time, it is dependent upon your wants and preferences. The brand new units actually ship some critical flavour enhancements, whereas the Xros 4 additionally affords elevated performance. Nevertheless, they will not be proper for everybody, so let’s examine them with the earlier Xros 3 and Xros 3 Mini units on totally different facets, that will help you determine whether or not they’re definitely worth the improve.
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Look
The Xros 4 and the Xros 4 Mini carry delicate adjustments to the looks of different Xros units. The design is barely extra understated however on the similar time seems extra premium than the originals.
The largest change comes with the show of the Xros 4. In truth, the Xros 3 didn’t even include a display screen however, as we’ll see, new performance means it’s now important.
This display screen lights up with a pleasant colored curve which additionally handily highlights the gadget’s battery life, whereas delicate however clearly seen symbols point out the mode getting used.
Each of the brand new units are barely bigger than the Xros 3 and Xros 3 Mini, however the distinction is sufficiently small that you just in all probability gained’t discover until you examine them facet by facet.
Style
Xros collection pods are cross appropriate throughout the vary, so that you wouldn’t suppose there can be a lot distinction within the style. Regardless of this, each new units gave improved flavour, with the Xros 4 taking the lead right here.
In truth, Lloyd stated that:
The Xros 4 gave incredible flavour and vapour manufacturing – the most effective I’ve skilled in a pod gadget. The strongest energy mode takes it past any comparable fashion of gadget I’ve used, by way of efficiency, however it was even an excessive amount of for me when utilizing a 20mg liquid!
Corey made an analogous statement with the Xros 4 Mini, noting:
Utilizing the 0.6ohm pod with each units, there was a noticeable distinction in each flavour and vapour. The Xros 4 Mini appeared to have a faster ramp-up time and delivered a greater and extra constant style.
As with the Xros 4, the Xros 4 Mini was a bit an excessive amount of with 20mg nicotine salts, so should you use 20mg nicotine salts, you could be higher off with the bigger Xros 4 (set at a medium or low energy mode) or with the Xros 3 Mini.
Do word that Xros units work with each the unique Xros pods and Corex 2.0 pod. We discovered the Corex 2.0 pods gave noticeably improved flavour. In addition they declare to final a 3rd longer. Whereas preliminary assessments have proven they rise up nicely after heavy use for just a few days, we’re holding again judgement on that till we’ve used them for a bit longer.
Though it’s not new with this improve, it’s nonetheless price mentioning that filling these pods is a delight – you merely pop the highest off, insert the tip of the e-liquid bottle and squeeze. That’s a lot simpler than utilizing the fiddly bung methodology utilized by many different pods.
There may be one unfavorable with these – after repeated use, the cap can ultimately develop into unfastened. In truth, previously I’ve ended up shedding a number of caps, which principally means you have to exchange the entire pod.
Battery and charging
A serious downside of many pod units (together with older Xros units) is that the charging port is situated on the backside of the gadget. As you must lay it on its facet to cost, you actually ought to take away the pod when charging with a purpose to preserve the coil within the pod saturated.
Nevertheless, the brand new Xros 4 has its charging port situated on the facet of the gadget, which lets you cost it whereas standing it up. I managed to face this up positive once I examined it, however it saved falling over for Corey, so it’s a good guess as as to whether this may carry you a profit.
The battery lifetime of the brand new Xros units is unchanged in comparison with the unique units – which suggests it would final most customers round a day. (The exception is the Xros 4 when used at excessive energy mode, however even then it lasted over 6 hours with very heavy use.) It will have been good if the Xros 4 battery had a bit extra capability (say 1200mAh as a substitute of 1000mAh), however I assume they wanted to differentiate between this gadget and the Xros Professional.
One factor we did discover is that, just like the Xros Professional, the Xros 4 charged tremendous shortly. Nevertheless, we didn’t discover any vital distinction between the Xros 3 and Xros 4 mini units.
Performance and ease of use
Whereas the Xros 3 Mini got here with mounted airflow, the Xros 4 Mini has an adjustable airflow slider on the again. This appears like a giant enchancment, however the Xros 3 did have excellent airflow. Nonetheless, the airflow slider could be very easy to make use of, and should you like an airier or extra restricted airflow (or to modify between them) that is fairly a giant profit.
On the subject of the full-sized variations, the adjustments are relatively extra dramatic. The Xros 4 introduces a alternative of three energy settings (with the Xros 3 having just one). By altering the facility, you may have fairly a huge impact on the flavour, throat hit and nicotine hit you’ll expertise.
Nevertheless, that does include a bit extra fiddle. To alter modes, you must press the button 3 times, and this additionally very briefly fires the gadget up. Whereas the performance won’t be excellent, I believe the top result’s price it.
TLDR
- In case you merely desire a fundamental gadget that you just actually don’t have to consider, you could be greatest off sticking with the Xros 3 mini.
- In case you want adjustable airflow, select both the Xros 3, the Xros 4 or the Xros 4 Mini.
- For the quickest charging time and the most effective flavour, so long as you don’t thoughts a bit fidgeting with the buttons, select the Xros 4 and pair it with a Corex II pod.
One last word – with the Xros 3 collection, we really useful the Xros 3 Mini for many vapers on the lookout for a easy however efficient gadget. Nevertheless, with these upgrades, I desire the Xros 4 for its superior style and performance.
