Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro Vape
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What is the Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro Pod Kit
Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro Pod Kit is a refillable MTL pod kit in the Vaporesso Xros Series. Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro features eight retro finishes inspired by classic pastel and matte colour combinations. The device uses a 2ml refillable pod system and remains compatible with the full range of Xros pods. The pod platform supports multiple resistance options for different MTL and RDL vaping preferences. The device performs best with nic salt e-liquids and also supports selected freebase e-liquids depending on pod resistance.
COREX 3.0 technology in Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro is used to improve flavour accuracy, vapour consistency, and coil longevity. The mesh coil structure distributes heat evenly across the e-liquid for stable performance throughout pod life. The device supports auto-draw activation, eliminating the need for buttons or menu adjustments during use. The pod system incorporates leak-resistant construction for cleaner daily vaping. A 1000mAh built-in battery powers the Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro and supports USB Type-C charging. The battery supports an output range up to 18W, depending on the installed pod. The compact aluminium alloy body remains lightweight and pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Specs & Key Features
The Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro Pod Kit is a 1000mAh, 18W refillable pod kit with COREX 3.0 flavour technology, based on the same Xros Mini platform and core hardware configuration as the standard Xros Mini. The Kit comprises a 2ml refillable TPD pod pre-installed with a 0.6Ω COREX 3.0 mesh pod and charges over USB-C. The refillable MTL pod kit combines a compact form factor with simple auto-draw operation.
Each Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro specification is listed below.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro Pod Kit |
| Device Type | Refillable MTL Pod Kit |
| Series | Vaporesso Xros Series |
| Battery Capacity | 1000mAh Built-in Battery |
| Maximum Output | 18W |
| Charging | USB-C Charging |
| Pod Capacity | 2ml Refillable Pod |
| Pre-Installed Pod | 0.6Ω COREX 3.0 Mesh Pod |
| Pod Type | Top-Fill Refillable Pod |
| Pod Compatibility | Compatible with Xros Pods |
| Coil Technology | COREX 3.0 Mesh Heating Technology |
| Activation Method | Auto-Draw Activation |
| Filling Method | Top-Fill System |
| Vaping Style | MTL (Mouth-to-Lung) |
| Dimensions | 98.9 × 23.7 × 13.7mm |
| E-Liquid Compatibility | Nic Salt and Freebase E-Liquid |
Key Features and Benefits of Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro Pod Kit
Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro combines compact portability, COREX 3.0 flavour performance, refillable pod convenience, and long battery life within the established Xros platform. The following features highlight the core performance benefits of the device.
1000mAh Rechargeable Battery
A built-in 1000mAh battery provides dependable power for day-to-day vaping. The battery delivers up to 18W of output power and supports USB-C charging for convenient recharging between sessions. For many MTL users, a full charge is often enough to last most of the day.
2ml Refillable Top-Fill Pod
The device uses a 2ml refillable pod that complies with TPD requirements. The top-fill design allows e-liquid refills without removing the pod from the device, helping to simplify daily use and minimise mess.
COREX 3.0 Flavour Technology
Better flavour consistency comes from Vaporesso's COREX heating technology working alongside the included 0.6Ω mesh pod. The mesh structure distributes heat evenly across the e-liquid to improve flavour consistency, vapour production, and coil lifespan.
Xros Pod Compatibility
The complete Xros pod range is supported, offering greater flexibility for both MTL and RDL vaping. Compatibility with Xros pods provides access to multiple resistance options, allowing users to tailor the vaping experience according to airflow preference and e-liquid type. Many users settle on the 0.8Ω pod as a balance between flavour, warmth, and throat hit.
Auto-Draw Activation
The device operates through inhale activation without buttons or menu settings. The draw-activated design feels familiar for smokers switching to a refillable pod vape.
Leak-Resistant SSS Technology
SSS leak-resistant technology helps reduce condensation and unwanted e-liquid leaks during everyday use. Internal sealing helps keep the pod cleaner during regular use.
Compact Retro Finish Design
The Retro edition features eight retro finishes inspired by vintage colour palettes and classic styling. The lightweight pen-style construction remains easy to carry while maintaining the familiar design language of the Vaporesso Xros Mini range. Despite the retro styling, the overall size remains similar to the standard Xros Mini.
What's in the box
The package includes everything needed to start using the pod vape kit, apart from e-liquid.
- 1 × Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro Device
- 1 × Xros Series 0.6Ω COREX 3.0 Mesh Pod (2ml)
- 1 × User Manual
Retro Design & 8 Colour Finishes
The Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro Pod Kit presents eight retro pastel and matte finishes on the proven Xros Mini chassis. Every finish is based on the same Xros Mini platform, with the colourway being the primary difference between versions.
The Xros Mini Retro is available in eight finishes, listed below.
- Baby Pink pastel finish
- Baby Purple pastel finish
- Baby Blue pastel finish
- Spring Green pastel finish
- Dark Indigo matte finish
- Matte Silver neutral finish
- Space Grey neutral finish
- Space Black neutral finish
Eight Xros Mini Retro finishes, grouped by pastel, matte and neutral tone. The table below highlights the available colour options.
| Finish | Tone | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Pink | Pastel | Classic retro pastel inspired by vintage consumer electronics |
| Baby Purple | Pastel | Soft heritage colourway with distinctive retro character |
| Baby Blue | Pastel | Light pastel finish reflecting traditional retro design trends |
| Spring Green | Pastel | Fresh pastel tone that emphasises the Retro Edition identity |
| Dark Indigo | Matte | Premium matte finish with a more mature visual style |
| Matte Silver | Neutral | Clean metallic appearance with a minimalist aesthetic |
| Space Grey | Neutral | Contemporary neutral finish for everyday use |
| Space Black | Neutral | Traditional all-black finish with universal appeal |
Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro presents a distinctive retro design while retaining the established refillable MTL pod kit chassis used throughout the Vaporesso Xros Mini range.
Pod Compatibility & E-Liquid Guide
Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro includes a 0.6Ω COREX 3.0 mesh pod and supports every pod in the Xros range. The wider pod compatibility gives users more freedom to experiment with different resistances without changing devices. Pods simply click into place magnetically, and replacements are widely available across the Xros platform. Nic salts between 10mg and 20mg are a popular choice for tighter MTL pods, while some lower-resistance options also pair well with 50/50 freebase e-liquids.
Which pods fit the Xros Mini Retro?
The full Vaporesso Xros Series pod range fits the Xros Mini Retro. Xros pods use a magnetic connection system that allows quick installation and removal without threading or adjustments. Xros pods remain backwards-compatible across the Xros Series platform, giving the Xros Mini Retro access to multiple refillable pod options developed since the original 2020 Xros release. The included 0.6Ω COREX 3.0 pod serves as the compatibility baseline, while alternative Xros pods allow users to tailor inhale resistance and nicotine delivery. Browse compatible Xros replacement pods to select the pod resistance that best matches your vaping preference.
Best E-Liquid and Nicotine Strength by Pod Resistance
Lower-resistance Xros pods are commonly paired with nic salts, although a suitable e-liquid choice depends on nicotine strength preferences and vaping style. Pod resistance, measured in ohms (Ω), influences inhale style, vapour production, and nicotine strength selection. Different pod resistances can be paired with either nic salt or 50/50 e-liquids, depending on preferred nicotine strength, airflow preference, and vaping style.
Choosing the right pod can make a noticeable difference to flavour, airflow, and nicotine delivery. The table below provides a simple guide to pairing each resistance with suitable e-liquids and nicotine strengths.
| Pod Resistance (Ω) | Inhale Style | Best E-Liquid | Recommended Nicotine Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6Ω | MTL / Loose MTL | Nic Salt E-Liquid | 10mg/ml–20mg/ml |
| 0.8Ω | MTL | Nic Salt E-Liquid | 10mg/ml–20mg/ml |
| 1.0Ω | MTL | Nic Salt or 50/50 E-Liquid | 5mg/ml–20mg/ml |
| 1.2Ω | Tight MTL | Nic Salt or 50/50 E-Liquid | 5mg/ml–20mg/ml |
Under UK TPD regulations, 20mg/ml remains the maximum permitted nicotine strength for nicotine-containing nic salt e-liquids. Different pod resistance options suit different vaping preferences, making pod selection an important part of optimising flavour, throat hit, and nicotine delivery.
How to Set Up & Use Your Xros Mini Retro
Getting started with Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro takes only a few minutes and requires no complicated settings or adjustments. The device uses fixed airflow, auto-draw activation, and anti-leak (SSS 2.0) pod technology for straightforward operation.
Charge the Battery
Charge the 1000mAh battery via USB-C before first use.
Fill the Pod
Fill the pre-installed 0.6Ω pod from the top-fill port and refill the pod to the 2ml line.
Prime the Coil
Prime the COREX 3.0 coil by fitting the pod and waiting a few minutes before vaping.
Insert the Pod
Insert the pod until the magnetic pod connection clicks into place.
Inhale to Vape
Inhale to vape — the Xros Mini Retro is draw-activated and uses auto-draw operation with no button required.
Swap the Pod
Swap the pod when flavour fades, using any compatible pod from the Xros family range.
The refillable pod system combines top-fill convenience, magnetic pod installation, and anti-leak (SSS 2.0) construction. The fixed-airflow design removes additional adjustments, allowing the Xros Mini Retro to deliver a consistent MTL vaping experience from the first refill onwards.
Xros Mini Retro vs the Xros Family
The Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro is essentially the same Xros Mini, just finished in a retro-inspired design. The Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro shares the standard Vaporesso Xros Mini features, including the 1000mAh battery, 18W output, and 0.6Ω COREX 3.0 refillable pod covered in the specifications section above. The Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro differs from the standard Xros Mini by colourway alone.
The Xros Mini Retro shares its internals with the standard Xros Mini and the Xros-Series pod platform; only the finish sets it apart. The Retro edition sits alongside other devices in the Xros range, but the main difference comes down to styling rather than performance. Here's a quick comparison of the key models.
| Model | Battery | Output | Pod / Coil | What's Different |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaporesso Xros Mini Retro | 1000mAh | 18W | 2ml, 0.6Ω COREX 3.0 | Retro pastel and matte colour finishes |
| Vaporesso Xros Mini | 1000mAh | 18W | 2ml, 0.6Ω COREX 3.0 | Standard colour finishes |
| Vaporesso Xros 6 Mini | Current-generation battery platform | Current-generation output platform | COREX 3.0 pod platform | New-generation Xros Mini device |
The Vaporesso Xros 6 Mini is part of the current generation of the Xros family and shares the COREX 3.0 platform. The Retro name highlights the unique finish options rather than any changes to performance or hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Xros Mini Retro uses the same hardware, pod system, and performance as the standard Xros Mini. The only difference is the retro finish collection, making the change cosmetic rather than a new device generation.
All Vaporesso Xros Series pods fit the Xros Mini Retro, including the pre-installed 0.6Ω COREX 3.0 pod. The platform remains fully compatible with magnetic, refillable, and backwards-compatible Xros pods.
50/50 e-liquid and nicotine salts between 10mg/ml and 20mg/ml work best with the Xros Mini Retro. UK regulations limit nicotine-containing e-liquids to a maximum strength of 20mg/ml.
The 1000mAh battery typically lasts a full day of moderate MTL vaping. Charging takes place through USB-C; charging time can vary depending on the power source and cable used.
The Xros Mini Retro uses the same fixed-airflow design as the standard Xros Mini. Draw resistance depends on pod selection rather than an adjustable airflow control system.
Package contents vary between retailers and distributors. A USB-C cable is not always included, so the contents of the box should be verified before purchase or publication.
Yes. The Xros Mini Retro uses refillable 2ml pods and complies with UK TRPR and TPD requirements, including the 2ml pod limit and 20mg/ml nicotine cap.
The Xros Mini Retro is available in 8 colour finishes, including pastel, matte, and neutral options. All finishes share identical internals, performance, and pod compatibility.
The company provides three UK delivery methods with fixed pricing and defined delivery timelines. Each delivery option uses a tracked courier service and dispatches orders from the United Kingdom on working days only. Shipping availability, pricing, and delivery speed depend on the selected courier method and the customer’s delivery location.
The shipping methods offered by the company cover standard tracked delivery and next-working-day delivery. Each courier service differs in delivery speed, cost, and operational handling.
Royal Mail Tracked 24
- Dispatch: Same working day before cut-off
- Delivery speed: 1 working day
- Tracking: Full tracking via Royal Mail
- Price: £4 per order
- Remote postcodes may take one extra working day
Royal Mail Tracked 48
- Dispatch: Same working day before cut-off
- Delivery speed: 2 working days
- Tracking: Full tracking via Royal Mail
- Price: £3 per order
DPD Next Day
- Dispatch: Same working day before cut-off
- Delivery speed: 1 working day
- Tracking: Live tracking with notifications
- Price: £4 per order
- Monday–Friday delivery only
The dispatch team processes orders from Monday to Friday after 15:00. Orders placed on weekends are dispatched on the following Monday, excluding UK bank holidays.
Delivery Time Disclaimer
Next-day delivery is not guaranteed. Delays may occur due to courier capacity, postcode restrictions, weather, or unforeseen circumstances.
Tracking and Delivery Handling
All dispatched orders include tracking details sent by email. Delivery instructions entered at checkout are not passed to courier drivers.
Missing or Delayed Deliveries
- Missing deliveries must be reported within 10 working days
- Incorrect or missing items must be reported within 5 working days
Packaging and Compliance
Orders are shipped in plain, discreet packaging. Age-restricted products dispatch only after successful age verification.
Customers must initiate returns via the official contact form and provide full order details. Support responds within forty-eight hours. Original packaging is required.
Return Exceptions
- No returns for opened or used items unless faulty
- No returns for mods that fail to charge
- Original packaging required for all returns
Faulty Items
- Faults investigated within 48 hours
- Refund or store credit if fault confirmed
- Faults must be reported within 72 hours of delivery
Battery and Charging Safety
- Do not charge overnight
- Maximum recommended charging time: 1 hour
Warranty Summary
- Batteries & chargers: 1-month guarantee
- Mechanical mods: 30-day guarantee
- E-liquids & drip tips: no warranty
- Tanks, RDA, RDTA: 30-day DOA warranty