Luxe XR Max 2 review, Vaporesso's 80 W pod with two pods in the box

The Luxe XR Max 2 from Vaporesso sets itself a simple goal, to improve on the original Luxe XR Max without changing its size. Product listings look alike, yet they do not all give the same weight, the same role for Eco mode or the same pod capacity. We went back to the official spec sheet, several stockists and the reviews published in Britain and France to separate what is established from what is not.

Is the Luxe XR Max 2 worth buying?

Yes, if you want one pod kit that moves from a tight draw to an airy one. The Luxe XR Max 2 ships with two pods, one for mouth-to-lung vaping (MTL, where vapour is held in the mouth before you inhale) and one for direct-to-lung vaping (DTL), with output reaching 80 W.

Published reviews agree on three strengths, the battery, the build quality and the flavour. The complaint that comes up most often is the bottom fill, which means taking the pod out every time.

It suits you less if you want a removable battery or a top-fill pod.

A second generation, and a battery gain to recalculate

The first Luxe XR Max carried a 2800 mAh battery. Its successor moves to 3200 mAh in an almost identical shell and keeps the same 80 W maximum output.

The official page contradicts itself on that gain. One panel claims 14 per cent more capacity, another 28 per cent. The arithmetic settles it, since 3200 divided by 2800 gives 1.14, a 14 per cent increase, which is also the figure stockists quote.

The other changes concern the Axon chip, which gains a Pulse mode, support for GTX Dual Mesh coils, a customisable screen and a silicone cover over the USB-C port. The kit still accepts both Luxe XR and Luxe X pods.

Luxe XR Max 2 specifications, the figures that vary

Vaporesso lists 108 x 32.1 x 26.4 mm, a 3200 mAh built-in battery, 5 to 80 W of output and USB-C charging at 5 V and 2 A. The screen is a 0.96-inch colour TFT, backed by RGB lighting.

Weight is where the sources drift apart. Vaporesso gives 117 g, one published review 116 g, a French retailer 118 g and another review 120 g. The gap is small and makes no difference in use.

Airflow is set with a sliding control on one edge. The further it opens, the airier the draw, and a British reviewer notes that the slider does not drift on its own.

The two pods and the draw each gives

The box holds two Luxe XR pods, each with a GTX coil already fitted. The kit therefore gives you everything needed for both a tight and an airy draw straight away, with nothing extra to buy.

The DTL pod with its 0.2 ohm Dual Mesh coil

The pre-fitted GTX Dual Mesh 0.2 ohm coil runs between 45 and 60 W, according to several retailers. It targets dense, airy vapour with a higher-VG e-liquid. One French reviewer did find the draw, slider fully open, a touch tighter than on the previous model.

The MTL pod with its 0.8 ohm mesh coil

The GTX 0.8 ohm coil sits between 12 and 16 W. It gives a tight draw that suits nicotine salt e-liquids, and a British reviewer praises the clarity of flavour it delivers. For an even tighter draw, the GTX range includes a 1.2 ohm coil.

Luxe XR Max 2 pod capacity, read it on the box

The official sheet lists a 5 ml standard version and a 2 ml TPD version, which ships with two 2 ml pods. UK law caps refillable nicotine tanks at 2 ml, so the 2 ml version is the one British stockists sell.

Listings written for other markets can still quote 5 ml, so trust the capacity printed on the box you buy rather than a figure copied from elsewhere. With 2 ml pods you simply refill more often.

In the UK, nicotine e-liquid comes in 10 ml bottles at 20 mg/ml or less, which fits the MTL pod and a salt nicotine liquid well.

Screen, modes and controls

The kit is run from the fire button and two touch keys below the screen. The display shows output, battery level, coil resistance and a puff counter.

Smart mode, on by default and easy to switch off, matches the output to the detected coil, which avoids an unsuitable setting. Pulse mode delivers a steady voltage.

Eco mode is where retailers disagree. One describes it as the manual wattage mode, another as a pure battery saver with no effect on liquid use. The official page does not describe it, so it is worth testing before relying on it.

The strengths reviewers point to

British and French reviews agree on the handling. The device sits comfortably in the hand and the finish is rated as well made. One review also describes the chip as responsive.

On battery, a French review counts roughly 250 to 300 puffs at 50 W on the DTL pod, which its author compares with a typical box mod. A British retailer's review reports that a flat battery is mostly recharged in about an hour.

None of the reviews we read reported leaks.

Reviewers' reservations about the Luxe XR Max 2

Filling is from the bottom. You take the pod out, lift a silicone flap and fill to roughly three quarters, a step that several reviewers find less convenient than a top fill.

The small figures on the screen, such as the puff counter and coil resistance, are hard to read according to one reviewer.

The battery is built in. When it fades, the whole device goes with it.

Our view, depending on how you vape

This kit suits a vaper who wants one device to switch between MTL and an airy vape without moving to a box mod. One review rates it as suitable for newcomers and experienced vapers alike, with Smart mode guiding the first settings while leaving manual control available.

It suits you less if you want more than 80 W or prefer building your own coils. For a smaller, MTL-only pod, our Voopoo Drag Q review shows a different take on adjustment.

FAQ

Five practical questions about this kit, beyond the review itself.

How do you switch it on and open the menu? Five quick presses of the fire button switch the device on or off, according to two retailers. Two presses open the menu, where the touch keys let you move around, and three presses wake those keys so you can change the wattage.

How do you lock the Luxe XR Max 2? A physical lock switch sits on the base, next to the USB-C port. Once engaged, pressing fire only brings up a locked message, which prevents accidental firing in a bag.

Are Luxe X pods compatible? Yes. Vaporesso states compatibility with every Luxe X pod, which has a built-in coil, and with empty Luxe XR pods that take GTX coils from 0.15 to 1.2 ohm.

Which coil suits nicotine salts? One retailer recommends the MTL pod with a GTX coil of 0.8 or 1.0 ohm. Above 1.0 ohm the draw tightens further and liquid use drops.

How long does a GTX coil last? Retailers quote a few weeks, two to three for one and two to four for another, depending on the liquid and the wattage. Soaking a new coil with liquid and waiting a few moments before vaping helps protect its cotton.

Our verdict on the Luxe XR Max 2

The Luxe XR Max 2 lives up to its spec sheet. It keeps the size of its predecessor, gains 14 per cent of battery capacity and covers both MTL and airy vaping straight out of the box.

Its weaknesses are known and minor, from the bottom fill to a screen that is sometimes hard to read. The detail to watch remains pod capacity, which you should read on the box. For a wider comparison, our Aspire Magnum review looks at a pod built for direct-to-lung vaping, and the Luxe XR Max 2 is best weighed against other formats before you settle on the draw that suits you.

Related reading

• Voopoo Drag Q review, a dial-driven MTL pod for UK vapers.
• Aspire Magnum review, what UK vapers should know.

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Editorial content for adults. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance, and nicotine vaping products are not for sale to anyone under 18 in the UK. This article is not a purchase recommendation.