No vapers are surprised by compact POD systems designed for vaporizing salt nicotine-based liquids that are steadily replacing powerful box mods and sub-ohm tanks. Such devices have become an integral part of vaping life, because with their help (on the condition of vaping strong nicotine-based liquids) it is possible to satisfy nicotine cravings in a few puffs. In this market segment one of the leaders in POD systems production is Vaporesso with its XROS line known almost to every vaper. The devices of this series managed to win the vapers confidence with their good flavor transfer, simplicity and reliability. But the developers of the company are trying to make them even better, so the third generation of XROS, bearing the simple name of Vaporesso XROS 3 Pod Kit, saw the light.
General Info
Vaporesso XROS 3 Pod Kit is a compact POD-system equipped with a powerful built-in battery, running under the Axon chip and designed to install any cartridge of XROS series. The device is made in the traditional for POD-systems form factor – a small rectangular stick with rounded edges, so it has excellent ergonomics and takes minimum space in your pocket. The device is very simple, activated by puffing, but quite autonomous. The main feature of this POD-system is the ability to install any cartridges with built-in vaporizers series XROS. You can buy Vaporesso XROS 3 Pod Kit in eight colors – Black, Navy Blue, Space Grey, Icy Silver, Royal Gold, Sky Blue, Rose Pink, Mint Green.
Eqyipment set .
Although this POD-system is a simple device, the manufacturer has tried to complete it with a little more than usual, so the vaper will get everything he needs for trouble-free use of the device:
– XROS 3 Battery Pack;
– XROS 3 0.6Ω MESH Pod (pre-installed);
– XROS 3 1.0Ω MESH Pod;
– USB Type-C Cable;
– Reminder card;
– Warranty card;
– User’s Manual.
XROS 3 Battery Pack
Among the devices produced by Vaporesso their POD-systems are in great demand among vapers, in particular the XROS series. Naturally, no one will argue that other devices of this manufacturer – box-mods, submods, tanks – are made qualitatively, but it is POD-systems are particularly liked by vapers. The reasons for such love to the devices of XROS series are two – good flavor transfer and autonomy. Deciding to continue the success of this series, the company decided to release a third version of the line, named Vaporesso XROS 3 Pod Kit.
The company designers did not change the design of the new device, so the POD system is made as a compact rectangular stick with rounded edges, so there are no questions about the ergonomics of the device. The POD system is made in a fairly small size – 115.1 * 23.6 * 13.7 mm, and the body is made of aluminum alloy, so it will not burden your pocket. The manufacturer offers Vaporesso XROS 3 Pod Kit in eight colors, among which you can find both strict monochrome and original gradient colors.
Vaporesso XROS 3 Pod Kit uses a built-in battery capacity of 1000 mAh – for such a small device is quite a decent figure, so two to three days of battery life is guaranteed (the exact duration of battery life depends on the installed cartridge, the intensity of vaping and even the air temperature). The battery is charged via USB Type-C connector located on the bottom end of the device, 1A current, so the time in which the battery is fully charged will be about an hour.
An important feature of this POD-system is that it works under the control of the well-known chipset Axon. The device provides automatic power selection depending on the resistance of the installed vaporizer, it is activated by puffing or by pressing the only round button “fire”. To monitor the events (activation, charging, battery level control) a small LED indicator is provided at the bottom of the POD-system.
XROS 3 Pod Cartridge
One of the key features of the Vaporesso XROS 3 Pod Kit is that any XROS cartridge can be installed in it, so the vaper has no trouble finding consumables. In the battery block the cartridge is held by magnets.
Especially for this device a new cartridge with a built-in mesh vaporizer with 0.6 ohm resistance was developed, thanks to which the vaper will get a very decent taste. Interestingly, the manufacturer promises up to 20 days of cartridge use without flavor degradation.
The device provides blowing adjustment, implemented as a small slider on the front panel, moving which you can set the hole with a larger or smaller diameter.
To fill the cartridge you must remove the nozzle and pour 2 ml of liquid into the small hole with the check valve, you can use both the salt and freebase nicotine liquids.
Conclusions and impressions
Vaporesso XROS 3 Pod Kit is a worthy continuation of the popular line, although there are no cardinal differences from the previously released versions. But if a vaper is looking for a simple, self-contained and, importantly, tasty device, he should definitely buy Vaporesso XROS 3 Pod Kit.
Advantages and disadvantages
Disadvantages
– Automatic power selection is not always accurate;
– Weak charging current.
Advantages
– Compact size;
– Low weight;
– Great choice of colors;
– Efficient battery;
– Axon chipset;
– Supports all XROS cartridges;
– Easy refilling;
– Adjustable blow-off.
