OXVA Xlim Pro Review: A Legendary New Pod!

OXVA just released their latest vape in the Xlim series—the Xlim Pro—with adjustable wattage and an RGB-enhanced OLED screen. Let’s take a deep-dive into the device and its functionality!

OXVA Xlim Pro Overview

Design & Appearance

I received the Black Carbon Fibre finish for this review. At the time of writing, this is currently the only finish we have in stock, as the other colours are sold out and on backorder across the UK.

The Xlim Pro has a very simple, no-nonsense build. It’s made of a sturdy zinc alloy material with a really excellent build quality. The tall, slim (ha!) vape has curved edges, with the body set inside a strong metallic frame.

On the left side of the Xlim Pro, you’ll find the fire button. The button can be used to power the device on or off, fire the vape, change the wattage, clear the puff counter, lock the interface, and adjust the RGB light settings. 

On the right side, you’ll see the logo beneath the adjustable airflow control switch, which has two small holes and one slightly larger hole. 

The back side of the device is completely blank, and on the bottom, you’ll see the USB Type-C port along with the battery size and disposal information.

The front of the Xlim Pro features the OXVA logo and the screen. The screen is quite small, with a strip of RGB lighting along the bottom which signals the current battery level when charging and vaping. 

At the top, the OXVA Xlim Pro pod sits inside the battery, with the fill port located conveniently so you don’t have to remove the pod to refill it. This is not the case for the original OXVA Xlim V2 pods, which have a side-fill port along the bottom. 

I really love the carbon fibre finish, though I would’ve chosen one of the more luminescent gradients if given the choice. I think some vapers might prefer a wider selection of colours/finishes.

The button placement is slightly odd for this form factor, though I do find that my thumb naturally gravitates there anyway. Some people might take issue with the placement, but since I almost always keep my interface locked, it’s not really a problem for me.

Overall, this pod kit is incredibly durable. Those who’ve read my hardware reviews know that all of my vapes get the unintended ‘drop test’—and I’m very pleased to report that the Xlim Pro has now survived several clumsy falls without a single scratch. 

Interface & Features

And only because I know a lot of people care about this one, I will say: the screen is a bit of a fingerprint magnet, as shown in the photos.

OLED Screen & RGB Light

The Xlim Pro’s tiny screen has a four-digit puff count (which can be cleared with 7 rather tedious button clicks), plus your current battery level (in 25% increments), your pod’s resistance, your wattage, and a little lock icon to denote whether the interface is locked. 

The screen sits above an RGB light, which glows while you vape—unless you don’t want it to! 

Press the fire button twice to cycle through different light settings: rainbow, single colour tiding, single colour glow, and off. With the single colour settings, the light will glow either green, blue, yellow-orange, or red depending on your current battery level. 

I love that you can turn off the RGB light—perfect for when I’m shamefully vaping in my pitch-dark bedroom while my husband is trying to sleep.

Auto Coil Detection

The Xlim Pro has a really nifty feature that I’ve never seen on any other vape.

When I started using the Xlim Pro, I had a few different pods going for a nic salt review I was writing. I had a few 0.6Ω pods and a 0.8Ω pod in rotation. 

The Xlim Pro has an auto coil detection feature which automatically sets the wattage for you whenever you pop in a pod. It even adjusts the maximum allowed wattage depending on the pod you’ve chosen (30W for 0.6Ω, 18W for 0.8Ω) if you prefer to set the wattage manually.

But in using the device, I found something that takes this feature even further. Say you’re using a 0.6Ω pod (best fired at 20-25W). When you first pop it in, the device will set the wattage to 22W automatically. You want a little more power, so you manually push it up to 23W.

If you swap to a pod with a different resistance, it’ll automatically adjust the wattage—but when you go back to using that 0.6Ω pod, the device will remember the wattage you used last. It’ll set it to 23W—not just the default 22W. This is also the case when you manually set it outside the recommended range.

It even remembers after rebooting the device, too!

To those who aren’t vape nuts like myself, this might seem trivial. But to me, this is awesome: I never have to adjust the wattage again after I find the perfect setting, even if I’m swapping between pods. It’s great!

Airflow Control

This is one of the device’s biggest pros. When fully open, the airflow control gives a nice, loose RDTL draw, and toggling the switch will allow you to fine-tune your draw. For me, I found the best MTL hit by moving the airflow upward about 2mm (pictured below). 

The best part? It stays put! The switch is incredibly sturdy and stays exactly where I’ve set it no matter how I carry the vape—in my pocket, in my bag, or on the lanyard around my neck.

This is in contrast with some of the previous Xlim models, which had slightly less sturdy airflow switches. Below, you’ll find a comparison of the airflow controls on both the Xlim Pro and the Xlim C.

Battery Life & Performance

The Xlim Pro has great battery life. My previous daily driver, the Uwell Caliburn X, had a smaller 850mAh battery compared to the Xlim Pro’s 1000mAh. The battery in my Caliburn recently started to degrade after 7 months of dutiful service, and at that point, I was recharging it up to 4 times a day. 

So, imagine my utter glee when this vape’s first charge lasted me an entire day. Me, a heavy vaper! An entire day! 

I plug my vape in when I first get up in the morning for about 40 minutes. I’ve noticed that by the time I’m done making breakfast most days, the vape’s light is already blue, signalling 50-75% battery. That’s a massive amount of charge after only 10-15 minutes plugged in!

Since I began using the Xlim Pro, I’ve found that I usually only need to recharge it once in the afternoon after my initial morning charge.

The device has 2A USB Type-C charging, which allows it to reach full charge from 0% in under half an hour. It’s crazy fast and holds its charge for a long time.

Now, as I said, I’m a heavy vaper. I get to vape at work all day. I vape at home. I vape in the in-between. So, if you’re an average vaper, you’ll likely get about twice as much time as I do out of each charge. 

As always, you never want to leave any vape plugged in overnight.

Pods

And because these coils are built-in, you’ll never have to perform a messy coil change! Instead, when your vape starts to taste burnt or begins losing its flavour, simply discard the entire pod and replace it with a new one. 

I’ve grown wary of vapes that use pods with built-in coils, as they tend to have a much shorter lifespan compared to changeable coils. You end up spending more on pods than intended.

However, I’ve found that the longevity of these pods is incredible—they last over a week for me, which is about as long as my changeable Caliburn G coils normally last.  

I have absolutely no negative feedback about the Xlim V3 pods.

Filling the OXVA Xlim Pro Pods

OXVA has moved the fill port further up the pod to avoid your E-Liquid nibs touching the coil while filling. This also means you can now refill your pod without removing it from the device. 

The fill port has a little rubber plug to hold the E-Liquid in, and I’ve had no leaking or issues so far.

Just be sure when you’re filling your pods that you’re not sticking the nozzle directly into the holes in the coil. With the new V3 pods, this shouldn’t be an issue.

Pairing the Xlim Pro With E-Liquids

No matter which pod resistance you choose, you should only be pairing the Xlim Pro with high-PG E-Liquids. This includes both nicotine salts as well as 50/50 E-Liquids.

If you find that nic salts are a bit harsh for you in the 0.6Ω pod, I’d suggest trying one of the higher-resistance pods instead. The lower the resistance, the more vapour you’ll produce, and nic salts are generally more conducive to discreet clouds and higher-resistance coils.

I tried both 50/50 and salt nic in the pods I was given, and I found that the 0.6Ω pod is definitely better for 50/50 liquids (also known as “freebase”) while the 0.8Ω is great for nic salts. 

I didn’t get to try the 1.2Ω pods with this device, but I’ve tried them previously in another Xlim model. The 1.2Ω pod is perfect for those who like a discreet MTL cloud with a nice, sharp throat hit.

We do not recommend using any high-VG E-Liquids (like shortfills) in these pods. Unless you want an unpleasant vape experience, I’d steer clear.

Vaping the OXVA Xlim Pro

Vaping the Xlim Pro is a total breeze. Once you’ve set your wattage and your airflow control, there’s nothing to do but vape! The device is so hands-off that you don’t have to set the wattage (or even use the button) if you don’t want to. Just pop in your pod and get going!

The OXVA Xlim Pro delivers a seamless vape experience from start to finish, with the densest, most flavoursome clouds I’ve ever vaped. I feel bad for the next vape that crosses my path—how could it ever beat the Xlim Pro’s incredible flavour?

I have no notes.

OXVA Xlim Pro vs. OXVA Xlim V2

OXVA has already released an adjustable wattage Xlim vape—the Xlim V2. And while the V2 has the same form factor, airflow, and screen (minus the colourful RGB lighting) as the Xlim Pro, there are a few notable differences between the two models.

Namely, the Xlim Pro has a larger battery: 1000mAh compared to the V2’s 900mAh. In addition, the V2 charges more slowly than the Xlim Pro; it has 1A charging while the Pro has 2A charging.

Other than that, the Xlim Pro can output up to 30W, while the V2 only goes up to 25W. 

Who should get the Xlim Pro?

If you’re an MTL pod vaper looking for a step up from the average non-adjustable pod kit, this is the vape for you! It’s got everything you could ask for, plus some things you didn’t think to ask for (and didn’t know you needed).

Similarly, if you’re a flavour hound like me—always looking for the most flavoursome juice on the tastiest coils—you really can’t beat the Xlim Pro. This vape is up there with legends like the Caliburn and the XROS, though I’d go one step further and say it tops them all.

If you’re a “pro”—or you want to be one—I would 100% recommend this vape!

OXVA Xlim Pro Accessibility

I don’t think the Xlim Pro is accessible for everyone because of the screen, particularly if you have a vision impairment. In addition, the small, flat button along the side of the device may not be the best choice for those with dexterity issues in their hands.

For those with accessibility requirements, I’d recommend that you opt instead for a buttonless device, like the OXVA Xlim SE. It has a much easier interface (none), which may be more suitable for those with a vision impairment or dexterity issues. Plus, it uses the same pods, so you’ll get just as much flavour.

You can still purchase the new Xlim V3 top-fill pods to use with the Xlim SE, which may be easier to refill for those with dexterity problems. The small rubber plug on the fill port may be difficult to open if you struggle in this respect—if so, contact us and we’ll help set you up with the perfect kit for you.

OXVA Xlim Pro FAQs

Conclusion: All Pros for the Xlim Pro!

Bravo, OXVA.

The only way this vape could be improved, in my opinion, would be if OXVA released a changeable coil version. That’s the only thing that would make this vape better.

I imagine I’ll be carrying this vape until either A, the battery degrades, or B, someone pries it from my cold, dead hands. Either way, I’m gonna be using this vape until I can’t anymore.

Looking for a great juice to pair with your Xlim Pro? Check out our Top 10 Best Disposable Vape E-Liquids!