The Vaporesso XROS 4 is one of the world’s most popular small vaping devices, and that’s because it provides a surprising level of power and flexibility in a package that feels almost invisible and weightless in your pocket. Many people consider it the ultimate refillable vape.
One of the best features of the Vaporesso XROS 4 is the fact that it works with all Vaporesso XROS pods, which eliminates the need to worry about compatibility when you buy replacement pods. If a box of pods says “XROS” on the package, the pods will work with your device.
The XROS 4 is a perfect refillable vape for people who are stepping up from disposables, and you may have selected it as your first reusable device as well. If you have, you’ll need to get used to the fact that refillable vapes require ongoing maintenance in ways that disposable vapes don’t because you’ll need to replace your pod periodically. You’ll need to budget for that, and you’ll also need to make sure that you have extra pods available when you need them.
How long do Vaporesso XROS 4 pods last? That depends on how you vape. Let’s dig in.
How Long Does an XROS 4 Pod Last?
An XROS 4 pod typically lasts about one week.
It’s possible to enjoy even longer pod life than that, but you’ll need to vape in a way that’s conducive to long coil life if you want to save money on vape pods. Mainly, that involves choosing coil-friendly e-liquids instead of buying heavily sweetened vape juice. We’ll discuss that at greater length shortly.
How Much Do XROS 4 Pods Cost?
XROS 4 pods typically cost around $11-15 for a box of four pods. Since you can usually expect a pod to last around a week, you’re essentially paying around $11-15 a month for all of the supplies you’ll need to vape aside from the e-liquid. That’s a pretty good deal, and it helps to make a good refillable vape much more affordable than disposable vapes in the long run.
When to Replace Your XROS 4 Pod
You can continue using an XROS 4 pod as long as you’re happy with the flavor. When we say that an XROS 4 pod lasts about a week, what we’re essentially saying is that after a week, people generally find that they’re not happy with the flavor quality anymore. If you’re sensitive to the taste of the residue from sucralose and other sweeteners, you may need to replace your pods more often than that. If you’re not, you may find that your pods last longer than a week. It all comes down to personal preference.
How to Replace an XROS 4 Pod
Replacing an XROS 4 pod is easy, and that’s part of why the XROS 4 is such a popular device. To install a new pod, just follow these steps.
- Remove the old pod and discard it.
- Put the new pod in the device and wiggle the black mouthpiece until it comes off.
- Add your e-liquid through the red filling hole until the pod is nearly full.
- Replace the mouthpiece.
- Wait about 5-10 minutes for the coil to saturate fully before you start vaping.
How to Make an XROS 4 Pod Last Longer
Are you finding that your XROS 4 pods aren’t lasting as long as they should and that you’re spending more money on vaping than you’d like? That’s where your vaping technique and choice of e-liquid come into play. It’s possible to make an XROS 4 pod last much longer than a week, but you need to make the right choices if you want that to happen. Here’s what you need to do.
Don’t Use Sweetened E-Liquid
The sucralose that’s added to most current commercial vape juices might taste good, but it also contributes to shorter coil life because it doesn’t turn fully to vapor like the other ingredients in e-liquid. A portion of the sucralose does vaporize – which is why you can taste the sweetness – but the rest of it sticks to the heating coil in your pod and gradually forms a thick, dark film that ruins the pod’s flavor quality.
If your XROS 4 pod produces a smoky, burnt flavor after about a week of use, you’re using sweetened e-liquid. Try using unsweetened vape juice instead. Plain menthol e-liquid is particularly coil friendly and can potentially help an XROS 4 pod last several weeks before burning out.
Fill Your XROS 4 Pods Correctly
When we explained how to fill an XROS 4 pod above, we mentioned that you need to wait about 5-10 minutes before vaping when you fill a new pod for the first time. This is an extremely important step because you don’t want to start vaping until the pod’s cotton wick is completely saturated with e-liquid. Otherwise, the cotton could burn. If that happens, the pod’s flavor will be ruined permanently.
Don’t Vape When Your XROS 4 Pod Is Empty
Filling your pod improperly isn’t the only thing that can cause the cotton to burn – you can also burn the wick in your XROS 4 pod if you vape while the pod is empty. One of the best features of the XROS 4 is the fact that the reservoir is in full view even when the pod is installed in the device. Keep an eye on it and make sure that you always top it up when the level of vape juice is low. If the e-liquid is below the wick holes on the side of the coil, you need to add more e-liquid because the wick can’t work efficiently if it isn’t covered.
Watch Your Puff Length
Vaporesso XROS 4 pods are available in several different resistance levels starting at 0.4 ohm. The lower the pod’s resistance is, the hotter the vapor will be when you use your XROS 4. In addition, the XROS 4 has four available power settings that can allow you to push the device’s vapor production even further. That’s one of the reasons why the XROS 4 is so popular.
The thing that you need to keep in mind when you use an adjustable vape like the XROS 4, though, is that having the ability to adjust your device’s power level also means that you can push it too far. If you’re using a low-resistance pod and have set your XROS 4 to the highest power level, you need to maintain a shorter puff length in order to avoid burning the wick and ruining the pod.