The Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini and Vaporesso XROS 6 sit in the same pod system lineup, sharing the same 30 W max output and Type-C charging port. The differences show up mainly in battery size, screen presence, and charging speed.
This comparison sticks to the confirmed specs and review notes for each device, calling out where one pulls ahead and where the data simply isn’t there to make a call.
| Spec | Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini | Vaporesso XROS 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Battery capacityBattery | 1500 mAh | 🏆 1800 mAh |
| Max outputPerformance | 30 W | 30 W |
| Battery typeBattery | Internal | Internal |
| Display screenConvenience | No | 🏆 Yes |
| Adjustable airflowConvenience | Yes | Yes |
| Variable wattagePerformance | No | 🏆 Yes |
| Charge time to 80%Battery | 15 min | 20 min |
| Charge currentBattery | 2 A | 🏆 3 A |
| WeightConvenience | 65.2 g | 65 g |
| Coil resistancesPerformance | 0.4Ω / 0.6Ω / 0.8Ω / 1.0Ω / 1.2Ω | Not stated |
| Charging portBattery | Type-C | Type-C |
| Build materialConvenience | Not stated | Plastic |
| Best US priceat time of comparison | $14.88* | $26.99* |
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* Lowest US price we found on 21 Aug 2026. Prices change often — see each review below for live pricing.
Battery
The Vaporesso XROS 6 wins on battery with its 1800 mAh cell against the Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini’s 1500 mAh, giving it more capacity for a day of use between charges. The Vaporesso XROS 6 also charges at 3 A compared to 2 A on the Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini, though charge time to 80% is listed as a tie at 15 minutes for the Mini and 20 minutes for the XROS 6, so the higher current doesn’t translate into a faster top-up in the stated figures. Weight is a tie at roughly 65 g for both, so the larger battery doesn’t add noticeable bulk.
Performance
Both devices max out at 30 W, so raw power output is a tie. The Vaporesso XROS 6 takes the performance category because it adds variable wattage control, which the Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini lacks, giving users more ability to fine-tune output. Coil resistance options are only listed for the Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini (0.4Ω to 1.2Ω range), while the Vaporesso XROS 6’s coil resistances are not stated, so no direct comparison can be made there.
Convenience
The Vaporesso XROS 6 wins convenience mainly on the strength of its display screen, which the Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini does not have, giving users visible feedback on settings or battery status. Both devices offer adjustable airflow, a tie, and both charge via Type-C, though that’s marked as no comparable data since no meaningful difference is described. Build material is only specified for the Vaporesso XROS 6 (plastic), with the Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini’s material not stated, so that point can’t be weighed either way.
The Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini suits buyers who want a simpler device without a screen and who have clearly stated coil resistance options to choose from.
The Vaporesso XROS 6 suits buyers who want a bigger battery, a display screen, and variable wattage control for more adjustable performance.
The verdict
The Vaporesso XROS 6 comes out ahead in battery, performance, and convenience, largely thanks to its larger battery, added display screen, and variable wattage control. That said, the Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini isn’t left without merit: it matches the XROS 6 on max output, airflow adjustability, and weight, and it’s the only one of the two with stated coil resistance options. Neither product has a fabricated overall crown here — the choice comes down to whether the extra features and battery capacity of the Vaporesso XROS 6 matter enough to you, or whether the simpler, screen-free approach of the Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini is enough.