OXVA Xlim 3 Ultra vs Xlim Pro 3: Which OXVA Pod Kit Should You Buy?
OXVA's XLIM line sits at the premium end of the pod-kit market in South Africa, and two of our most popular models, the Xlim 3 Ultra and the Xlim Pro 3, sit right next to each other on the shelf. They share plenty of DNA but target slightly different vapers. Here is the full comparison, with every figure taken from the current product pages.
Specs side by side
| Feature | Xlim 3 Ultra | Xlim Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Device | OXVA Xlim 3 Ultra | OXVA Xlim Pro 3 |
| Battery | 1500mAh | 1500mAh |
| Output | MTL and RDL, adjustable airflow | 30W, OXVA Pulse System |
| Display | 2.2 inch HD touch screen | 1.05 inch HD colour display |
| Charging | Type-C fast charging | 2A Type-C fast charging |
| Airflow | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Pod compatibility | Full XLIM top-fill range | All XLIM top-fill pods |
| Price at Krem | R649 | R579 |
Xlim 3 Ultra, the showpiece
The headline feature is the 2.2 inch HD touch screen, by far the largest and most interactive display in the XLIM range. You tap and swipe to move through settings rather than clicking a button. It is a device that feels genuinely modern. A 1500mAh battery, Type-C fast charging, adjustable airflow and leak-resistant top-fill pods round out a premium all-day pod that handles both MTL and RDL, and it is best suited to nic salts and e-liquids rather than high-wattage cloud chasing. At R649 it is the pricier of the two.
Xlim Pro 3, the performance pick
The Pro 3 is built around OXVA's Pulse System and runs up to 30W, with 2A Type-C fast charging so downtime between sessions is short. The 1.05 inch HD colour display shows wattage, resistance and battery life, which is all the data most people actually use, in a compact form factor rather than a full touchscreen. It takes the same XLIM top-fill pods and covers MTL and RDL. If you are not sure where to set it, our guide to what wattage to vape at is a good starting point. At R579 it is the cheaper buy.
Pods, coils and running costs
This is the easy part. Both devices take the full XLIM top-fill pod range, so you buy one type of pod no matter which you own. The Oxva Xlim Cartridge 3-Pack is R219, and the rest of our pods and coils range covers the other devices we carry. If you are weighing these two against the bigger OXVA kits, our V-Prime against Xlim 3 Ultra comparison takes it a step further up the range, and the complete OXVA guide covers everything we stock.
Which should you buy?
Choose Xlim 3 Ultra if
- You want the biggest, most interactive touch screen
- You like tapping and swiping to control your device
- You want the most premium, modern-feeling OXVA kit
- The R649 price is not a concern
Choose Xlim Pro 3 if
- You prioritise stable, consistent output from the Pulse System
- You prefer a compact classic form over a big screen
- 2A fast charging matters to you
- You would rather spend R579 than R649
