The Oxva brand has made an enormous amount of headway in the US vaping market over the past year or two. Originally formed as a maker of tiny stick-shaped pod vapes to compete with the likes of the Uwell Caliburn and Vaporesso XROS, the Oxva Xlim series was initially seen as a lower-cost alternative to those more expensive devices and quickly established a strong presence in Europe.
With devices like the Oxva Xlim Pro 2, though, Oxva has begun to make a play for the mainstream US market – and so far, it’s working. Far from being just a lower-cost alternative to the better-known pod system makers, the Oxva brand has evolved a personality of its own and has several features to help it stand out.
One of the biggest of those is the interoperability between the devices and pods in the Oxva Xlim series. Although each new device in the series brings new hardware enhancements to the table, people who own previous Xlim devices aren’t left behind if they aren’t ready to upgrade because all Oxva Xlim pods are compatible with all vapes in the Xlim series. When Oxva makes an improvement to the pod – which has happened twice already as the Xlim pod is now on its third version – the new pod will work with the device you already own.
So, is the new Oxva Xlim Pro 2 a worthy upgrade for owners of previous Xlim devices or a good point of entry if you haven’t begin to explore the Oxva ecosystem yet? Let’s explore the answer to that question in this review.
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How Much Does the Oxva Xlim Pro 2 Cost?
The Oxva Xlim Pro 2 kit costs $24.49 and includes the Xlim Pro 2 device along with two pods (one 0.6-ohm pod and one 0.8-ohm pod), a charging cable, a carrying lanyard and an instruction manual. Oxva Xlim pods are sold in packs of three and cost $9.99 per pack. We suggest adding a box of pods to your order unless you’re an existing Oxva user and have a stock of spare pods already. You wouldn’t want to go a few days without being to use your device because you’ve burned out your last pod unexpectedly.
Oxva Xlim Pro 2: Specifications
- Device Type: Refillable pod system
- Battery Capacity: 1,300 mAh; supports 2-amp charging and charges fully in about 45 minutes
- Power Range: Up to 30 watts; output limited with some pods to prevent burnt cotton
- Pod Capacity: 2 ml
- Pod Resistance: 0.4-1.2 ohm; compatible with all Oxva Xlim pods
- Vaping Modes Supported: Direct wattage adjustment
- Firing Style: Automatic draw-based firing only
- Display: Full-color display with high pixel density
- Adjustable Airflow: Yes
Oxva Xlim Pro 2: Features
- The Oxva Xlim Pro 2 features a much-improved display with full color and a high pixel density. The text is smooth and very legible. The screen also has three modes. In the first mode, the screen only displays information while you vape. In the other two modes, the screen displays animations. The screen also has an elliptical shape that looks quite nice in contrast with the rectangular shape of the device.
- With a battery capacity of 1,300 mAh, the Xlim Pro 2 has one of the longest-lasting batteries of any small pod system. With support for 2-amp fast charging, it only takes about 45 minutes to fully charge the battery from a dead state.
- The physical design of the Xlim Pro 2 is very appealing, with a large color selection and three different styles from which to choose. The three styles are carbon fiber, artificial leather and brushed metal.
- Oxva has developed perhaps the world’s first vaping devices with built-in instructions. On the Xlim Pro 2, the button is used only for manipulating the device’s settings and not for vaping. You can press and hold the button to see how many clicks are necessary to perform each menu option.
- The improved Oxva Xlim pod fills from the side, and you can fill the pod without removing it from the device. Just open the silicone cover to access the filling port.
- Although the Xlim Pro 2 has fully adjustable power up to a maximum of 30 watts, it automatically limits the maximum wattage to a safe level depending on the resistance of the installed pod. The automatic wattage limiting helps to ensure that burning out the pod prematurely will be extremely unlikely.
Oxva Xlim Pro vs. Pro 2: What Are the Differences?
If you already own the original Oxva Xlim Pro, you might be here because you’re curious as to whether you should upgrade to the Xlim Pro 2. The Xlim Pro 2 is a technological step forward in every way except one – but the difference might be something that actually matters to you. Here’s how the Oxva Xlim Pro vs. Xlim Pro 2 compare.
- The Oxva Xlim Pro 2 has a much-improved screen compared to the original Xlim Pro. The new screen is larger and has a higher pixel density, so it displays more information at a glance. It’s also easier to read due to the higher pixel density and the fact that it’s color rather than monochrome. The battery meter in particular is much more legible.
- The Oxva Xlim Pro 2 has a higher battery capacity of 1,300 mAh compared to the 1,000 mAh capacity of the original Xlim Pro. It also supports 2-amp charging, whereas the previous device didn’t. Charging the Xlim Pro 2 fully takes about 45 minutes, and charging the device to 80 percent only takes 25 minutes.
- The overall visual design of the Oxva Xlim Pro 2 is greatly enhanced. Although the two devices definitely have design elements in common, the Xlim Pro 2 looks much more modern to our eyes.
- The Xlim Pro 2 offers puff-activated firing only, whereas the original Xlim Pro offers both puff-activated and button-activated firing. In the Xlim Pro 2, the button is used only for changing the device’s settings. Some may consider this a bit of a technological step back.
The pod is one of the most significantly improved aspects of the Xlim Pro 2 compared to the original Xlim Pro. The flavor quality is greatly improved, and the top filling port allows you to fill the pod without removing it from the device. This is one area where you’re not missing out if you’re using the original Xlim Pro because all Oxva Xlim pods work with all Oxva Xlim devices.
Oxva Xlim Pro 2 Review: Our Expert Perspective
As much time as we’ve spent touting the technological enhancements of the Oxva Xlim Pro 2 in this review, we’ve barely touched on the fact that this device represents the debut of Oxva’s greatly improved Xlim pod. The most visible improvement of the pod is the fact that you can refill it without removing it from the device, but we also need to mention that the pod’s flavor quality is greatly improved – in fact, many people have said that the new pod allows the Oxva Xlim devices to deliver the best flavor quality of any small pod system. Considering the level of competition from other leading brands like Uwell and Vaporesso, that’s saying a lot – and the best part is that all Oxva Xlim pods work with all Oxva Xlim devices. So, you can experience the new pod without buying the Xlim Pro 2 if you already own another device from the Xlim series.
Even if you already own another Xlim device, though, we think that the Oxva Xlim Pro 2 deserves your strong consideration because this device has several significant improvements compared to the previous Xlim Pro. The screen is much larger and easier to read compared to the tiny monochrome display of the previous model. The automatic puff sensor is more responsive. The physical design is modernized without losing the brand identity that Oxva has established over the last few years.
The Oxva Xlim Pro is also a great point of entry if you’re new to vaping or have only used disposable vapes so far and are now looking for your first refillable device. Between the choice of pods and the adjustable airflow and wattage, you’ll have no trouble finding a configuration with the Xlim Pro 2 that suits your needs exactly. At the same time, the fact that the Xlim Pro 2 limits the maximum wattage depending on the resistance of the installed pod helps to ensure that you can’t misconfigure the device in a way that could cause the pod to burn out prematurely. In this way, the Xlim Pro 2 strikes a perfect balance; it provides the flexibility that advanced vapers need while also providing a great starting point for newer vapers.
Best Points
- Looks great, and the screen is one of the most usable and practical that we’ve seen on a small pod vape
- Gives you the flexibility of direct wattage control but limits the maximum power to preserve the life of the pod
- Superb flavor quality
- Long battery life and fast charging
Could Be Improved
- Some users of the original Xlim Pro may regret the loss of a manual fire button