Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro
The Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro is a small refillable pod kit with a 1000mAh built-in battery, a 5–18W output range and a 2ml top-fill pod. It runs on inhale activation, so there are no buttons to press and no menus to learn; you simply draw and vape. A Smart Mode reads each puff and matches power to your chosen pod, while fixed airflow keeps every draw tight and steady in true MTL style.
The kit ships with a COREX 3.0 mesh pod, works across five resistance options and holds any 50/50 juice you like, from a cool Blue Razz Lemonade to a warm tobacco blend. Pick your favourite from the wider Vaporesso Vapes range, and you are ready to go.

What Makes Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro Worth Owning
All-Day Power in a Slim Frame
A 1000mAh internal cell sits behind that compact shell, which is generous for a device this narrow. Most light to moderate users get through a full day before reaching for a cable, and USB-C charging tops it back up in roughly an hour. An LED marker pulses with each draw, so you always know where the charge sits. No screen, no guesswork, just a quick visual cue.

5–18W Output You Never Have to Set
Power runs from 5W up to 18W, and the device picks the right figure for you based on the pod fitted. Lower settings suit tighter, higher-ohm pods and salt juice, while the upper end brings out more body from mesh options. Because the adjustment happens on its own, beginners avoid burnt coils caused by wrong settings. Experienced users still get a punchy, responsive hit.
Inhale Activation with Smart Mode Built-In
There is nothing to click on the Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro Vape Kit; the chip wakes the moment air moves through it. Smart Mode then reads pod resistance and applies a matched power curve within milliseconds. The result is a quick ramp-up, even heating, and a consistent throat feel from first puff to last. It behaves the same whether the battery is full or nearly empty.

Tight MTL Draw with Fixed Airflow
Airflow here is set rather than adjustable, and that is deliberate. The channel has been tuned for mouth-to-lung use, giving a restricted, cigarette-like pull that ex-smokers recognise instantly. Nothing shifts in a pocket or bag, so the draw you enjoyed yesterday is the draw you get today. One less thing to fiddle with, one less way to get it wrong.
2ml Top-Fill Pod
Each pod carries 2ml of juice in line with UK rules, and filling happens from above. Lift the silicone cap, tip your bottle into the port, press the cap back down, and you are finished, no removing the pod, no upside-down juggling. Because the port sits away from the coil, spillage is rare, and your fingers stay clean. Prime for two to three minutes before that first pull.
Stocking up is easy with the Vaporesso XROS COREX 2.0 Replacement Pods - 4 Pack, which keeps a spare in every bag and coat.
COREX 3.0 Mesh with Five Resistance Options
The included pod uses COREX 3.0 heating, built around a hive-style mesh, nano-microfibre wicking and heat-tolerant aerospace-grade cotton. Together, these spread warmth evenly, sharpen taste definition and stretch coil life by roughly a third versus the older generation. Five resistances are available across the XROS platform, so you can dial in exactly how tight or open your draw feels.
Older stock works too grab a set of Vaporesso XROS COREX 2.0 Replacement Pods, and they click straight in.
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Pod Resistance |
Best Nicotine Type |
Suggested Strength |
Draw Character |
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0.4Ω |
50/50 freebase |
3mg – 6mg |
Loosest, most vapour |
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0.6Ω (supplied) |
Freebase or salt |
6mg – 20mg |
Relaxed MTL / light RDL |
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0.8Ω |
Nicotine salt |
10mg – 20mg |
Standard MTL |
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1.0Ω |
Nicotine salt |
20mg |
Tight MTL |
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1.2Ω |
Nicotine salt |
20mg |
Tightest, most cigarette-like |

SSS Anti-Leak 2.0 Keeps Things Tidy
Vaporesso pairs its SSS anti-leak 2.0 structure with the top-fill design to seal every join inside the pod. Thermal control manages the pressure changes that push juice out when a device warms up or travels. A reinforced base plus a 45% larger reservoir catches stray liquid before it ever reaches your palm. Pockets stay dry, and the mouthpiece stays clean.
Built Around 50% VG Juice
This kit is tuned for balanced 50/50 blends, meaning half vegetable glycerine and half propylene glycol. That ratio wicks quickly through mesh, protects against dry hits and carries taste sharply without clogging. Both nicotine salts and standard freebase liquids sit comfortably in this range. Thicker high-VG shortfills are best avoided, as they starve the wick.
Eight Shades, Two Distinct Moods
Colour is a real part of the appeal here; each shell wears a smooth matte coating that resists fingerprints and hides everyday scuffs well.
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Colour |
Palette |
Character |
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Baby Blue |
Pastel |
Airy sky tone with a chalky finish |
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Baby Pink |
Pastel |
Warm blush shade, gentle and understated |
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Baby Purple |
Pastel |
Muted lilac with a vintage feel |
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Spring Green |
Pastel |
Fresh mint hue, the brightest of the set |
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Matte Silver |
Neutral |
Brushed metallic look, clean and simple |
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Space Grey |
Neutral |
Mid-tone graphite that hides marks well |
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Space Black |
Neutral |
Deep, low-key finish for daily carry |
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Dark Indigo |
Neutral |
Rich navy with a subtle depth in daylight |

Every device in our Vaporesso collection is fully authentic, TPD-compliant and dispatched quickly across the UK.
Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro Flavour Pairings
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Blue Razz Lemonade: sharp berries with a bubbly citrus kick
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Watermelon Ice: juicy melon that ends on a chilled note
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Mango Peach: ripe stone fruit, thick and syrupy
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Strawberry Kiwi: red summer sweetness meeting a green tang
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Pink Lemonade: bright, zesty and lightly floral
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Cherry Cola: dark fizzy pop topped with candied cherries
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Menthol: clean, crisp air on every exhale
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Spearmint: soft herbal chill without any bite
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Classic Tobacco: earthy, rounded and true to the leaf
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Vanilla Custard: creamy pudding, warmth, and a rich finish
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Banana Ice: mellow, milky taste wrapped in frost
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Grape: deep purple juice, bold and slightly jammy
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Apple Peach: orchard crunch blended into gentle nectar
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Blueberry Sour Raspberry: tart blue and red notes, puckering at the edge
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Triple Mango: layered tropical depth drawn from three varieties
Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro Pod Kit Technical Details
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Feature |
Detail |
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Battery |
1000mAh built-in, rechargeable |
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Output Range |
5W – 18W |
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Charging |
USB Type-C, DC 5V/1A (≈60 minutes) |
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Pod Capacity |
2ml, UK TPD compliant |
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Supplied Pod |
0.6Ω COREX 3.0 mesh |
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Resistance Options |
0.4Ω, 0.6Ω, 0.8Ω, 1.0Ω, 1.2Ω |
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Firing |
Inhale activated with Smart Mode |
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Airflow |
Fixed, MTL tuned |
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Filling |
Top-fill port |
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Leak Control |
SSS anti-leak 2.0 |
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Juice Ratio |
50% VG / 50% PG |
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Pod Fitting |
Magnetic |
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Indicator |
LED battery light |
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Dimensions |
98.9 × 23.7 × 13.7mm |
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Colours |
8 finishes |
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Age Restriction |
18+ Only |
How To Use The Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro
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Slide the pod out of the device and lift its silicone cap.
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Add your chosen 50/50 juice through the port, stopping short of the very top.
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Press the cap shut and wipe away any residue on the outside.
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Push the pod back until the magnets grip firmly.
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Leave it upright for two to three minutes so the wick soaks fully.
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Inhale steadily, the LED lights and vapour arrive instantly.
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Recharge via USB-C once the indicator flashes red.
Inside The Package
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1x Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro device
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1x 0.6Ω COREX 3.0 pod (pre-fitted)
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1x USB Type-C charging lead
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1x User manual
Compliance & Safety Information
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Fully TPD-compliant and MHRA registered for sale across the UK.
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Pod capacity is capped at 2ml, as required by law.
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The maximum nicotine strength permitted is 20mg/ml.
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Strictly 18+ only age checks apply at checkout.
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Nicotine is addictive and unsuitable for non-smokers, under-18s, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and anyone with a heart condition.
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Keep the kit away from children and animals, charge on a non-flammable surface, and never leave it plugged in overnight.
Once you have found your ideal setup, explore the full Vaporesso line-up for spare pods, larger kits and everyday essentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro needs no settings, so you simply fill, fit and inhale.
The 1000mAh cell in the Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro Pod Kit typically covers a full day of moderate use.
Every XROS series pod, including COREX 2.0 and 3.0, clicks into the Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro.
Salts work beautifully in the Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro Vape Kit, especially with 0.8Ω and above.
No, the Vaporesso Mini Retro uses a fixed MTL channel tuned for a tight, cigarette-style pull.
Lift the top cap on the Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro pod, add juice, then press the cap closed.
Prime a fresh Vaporesso XROS pod for three minutes and avoid thick, high-VG liquid.
Yes, every Vaporesso XROS Mini Retro box contains a USB Type-C lead ready to use.
Eight shades are offered, spanning four pastel tones and four neutral finishes.
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DELIVERY INFORMATION
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