The best mini vape is a small refillable pod kit that still gets you through the day. For the smallest and lightest option, the VAPORESSO XROS MINI Retro weighs just 38.3g. For more battery in a pocket size, the XROS 6 MINI packs 1600mAh into a slim 55.2g body. If you want a screen and adjustable power in a tiny vape, the XROS 5 NANO is only 80.1mm tall.
Mini vapes keep getting smaller without giving up much. A current pocket-sized pod kit charges over USB Type-C, uses mesh-coil pods and carries a much bigger battery than the tiny pods of a few years ago (the original OSMALL had 350mAh). The trade-off is simple: the smaller the device, the smaller the battery and pod tend to be, so think about how often you're happy to charge and refill.
Contents
In this guide, we cover the best mini pods, small pod mods and mini pens in VAPORESSO's current range. All specs come from each product page, and you can compare the full VAPORESSO pod vape lineup there. For full-size alternatives, see our pick of the best pod vapes.
| Model | Type | Size | Weight | Battery | Pod |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XROS MINI Retro | Mini pod | 98.9 x 23.7 x 13.7mm | 38.3g | 1000mAh | 2ml |
| XROS 6 MINI | Mini pod | 110.7 x 24.55 x 14.65mm | 55.2g | 1600mAh | 3ml (2ml TPD) |
| VIBE NANO | Mini pod | 88.1 x 47 x 20.2mm | 61g | 1100mAh | 4.5ml (2ml TPD) |
| XROS 5 NANO | Small pod mod | 80.1 x 54.3 x 22.2mm | 86g | 1600mAh | 3ml (2ml TPD) |
| VIBE NANO PRO | Small pod mod | 89.5 x 50.5 x 21.3mm | 94g | 1500mAh | 4.5ml |
| LUXE XR MAX 2 | Compact 80W pod mod | 108 x 32.1 x 26.4mm | 117g | 3200mAh | 5ml (2ml TPD) |
Best Small Vape Pods
Pod kits have always been the smallest type of vape. You fill a small pod with e-liquid, click it into place and vape. Most mini pods suit a mouth-to-lung draw and work well with nicotine salt e-liquid. Here are three of the best mini vapes in VAPORESSO's range.
XROS MINI Retro
The XROS MINI Retro is the lightest pick here at 38.3g and under 99mm tall. It's draw-activated, so you just inhale to vape. It runs a 0.6Ω XROS mesh pod at up to 18W, and four LEDs show the battery level.
- Built-in 1000mAh battery, Type-C charging (5V/1A).
- 2ml top-fill pod; works with XROS pods except the 0.4Ω pod.
- Draw-activated, 18W max.
XROS 6 MINI
If you want a tiny vape that still lasts, the XROS 6 MINI is the better balance. It's only a little longer than the Retro, but its 1600mAh battery is 60% bigger and its pod holds 3ml. It has no screen; a 5-segment light shows how much charge is left.
- Built-in 1600mAh battery, Type-C charging (5V/2A).
- 3ml top-fill pod (2ml in TPD markets), compatible with the XROS pod range.
- 30W max output.
VIBE NANO
The VIBE NANO takes a different shape: short and wide rather than long and slim, so it fits in a small pocket or palm. Its 4.5ml pod is the largest of the mini pods here, which means fewer refills. It is draw-activated and has ECO and PWR modes. The VIBE SE and VIBE NANO share a page; the VIBE SE is the slim stick version with the same battery and pod.
- Built-in 1100mAh battery, Type-C charging (5V/1A).
- 4.5ml pod (2ml in TPD markets), 0.8Ω and 1.0Ω dual mesh pods.
- ECO and PWR modes, LED display.
If you're coming from a JUUL, our guide to the best JUUL alternatives compares refillable pods in a similar stick shape. Earlier mini pods such as the OSMALL and the Renova ZERO have been replaced in this guide by newer models, though our Renova ZERO power-user test is still useful if you own one.
Best Small Vape Mods
Small mods give you a screen and adjustable power, which makes them a better fit if you already know how you like to vape. In VAPORESSO's current range, the most compact devices with these features are pod mods rather than a separate box mod and tank. They're still small enough to carry as easily as a mini pod.
XROS 5 NANO
The XROS 5 NANO is a compact, palm-sized device just 80.1mm tall. It has a 1.09-inch touch screen and up to 30W of power, and it takes every XROS pod, from the 0.4Ω pod for a looser draw to 1.2Ω for a tight one.
- Built-in 1600mAh battery, Type-C charging (5V/2A).
- 3ml top-fill pod (2ml in TPD and child-resistant versions).
- 1.09-inch touch screen, 30W max.
VIBE NANO PRO
The VIBE NANO PRO is the step up from the VIBE NANO. It has a bigger 1500mAh battery, faster 2A charging and a 0.96-inch screen, in a similar compact shape with the same 4.5ml pod.
- Built-in 1500mAh battery, Type-C charging (5V/2A).
- 4.5ml pod, 0.8Ω and 1.0Ω dual mesh pods.
- Draw-activated, ECO and PWR modes.
LUXE XR MAX 2
If you want sub-ohm power without a full-size mod, the LUXE XR MAX 2 fits 5–80W and a 3200mAh battery into a 117g body. Its pod takes replaceable GTX coils, so you change the coil rather than the whole pod. It's the biggest device in this guide, but still much smaller than a tank mod.
- Built-in 3200mAh battery, Type-C charging (5V/2A).
- 5ml pod (2ml in TPD markets) with GTX 0.2Ω dual mesh and 0.8Ω mesh coils.
- 0.96-inch TFT screen, 5–80W.
Older mini mods from the first version of this list, including the SWAG II, TAROT NANO, LUXE Nano and TARGET Mini II, are no longer in VAPORESSO's current product lineup. If you still use one, our guides to SWAG II settings and TAROT NANO settings, and our LUXE Nano review, still apply. Newer TARGET mods are listed on the TARGET series page.
Best Mini Vape Pens
Mini vape pens are slim, round devices that you hold like a pen. They give you less control than a mod, which makes them simple for people new to vaping. VAPORESSO's ECO ONE is 16.8mm wide and 119mm long, weighs 36g, and runs 0.8Ω or 1.2Ω mesh pods for a tight draw on a 1100mAh battery. The ECO ONE PRO adds a top-fill pod and a 1400mAh battery in nearly the same size. We've covered both in our guide to the best mini vape pens for e-liquid.
FAQ
What Is the Smallest VAPORESSO Vape?
By weight, the XROS MINI Retro is the lightest pick in this guide at 38.3g. By height, the XROS 5 NANO is the shortest at 80.1mm, but it's wider and heavier because it has a touch screen and a 1600mAh battery.
Do Mini Vapes Have Shorter Battery Life?
Usually, yes, because a smaller body holds a smaller battery. The gap has narrowed, though: the XROS 6 MINI and XROS 5 NANO both have 1600mAh batteries, and all the picks here charge over USB Type-C.
What E-Liquid Should I Use in a Mini Vape?
Most mini pods use higher-resistance coils at low power, which suit nicotine salt e-liquid and a mouth-to-lung draw. If you use a lower-resistance pod, such as a 0.4Ω XROS pod, freebase e-liquid at a lower nicotine strength is often a better match.
Are Mini Vapes Good for Beginners?
Yes. Draw-activated mini pods like the XROS MINI Retro have no power settings to learn, so you just fill, charge and vape. A small pod is also easy to carry everywhere, which matters more than extra features when you're starting out.
