OXVA VPrime review, the 60 W pod against published tests

Search for the OXVA VPrime and the first page is mostly shop listings, most of them built on the manufacturer’s sheet, with a 2600 mAh battery, 60 W, a colour screen and a 5 ml pod. They rarely say how long a pod lasts at full power, let alone how well the auto-draw copes with an open airflow. With no pass through our own protocol, this report sets OXVA’s sheet against the two detailed reviews published at launch, crediting every finding to its source.

The OXVA VPrime in short, a powerful DTL pod with a short-lived pod

The OXVA VPrime is a pod kit with a built-in 2600 mAh battery, adjustable from 5 to 60 W. OXVA bills it as the first direct-to-lung pod with auto-draw, and it also has a fire button.

Both published reviews agree on the essentials. Flavour from the pods is rated excellent, battery life comfortable and the finish very good. Their shared reservation concerns the auto-draw, which is less reliable with the airflow wide open.

What the listings leave out is wear. Run at around 50 W, the 0.2 Ω pod lasted only five days in one review, while the 0.6 Ω kept going far longer.

This report carries no score out of ten, which this site keeps for devices that have been through the full protocol.

What OXVA’s sheet says about the OXVA VPrime

Before reading the reviews, it helps to pin down what the manufacturer states, because retailers copy its sheet with small gaps. One of them gives a 12 to 60 W range, where OXVA states 5 to 60 W.

Battery, screen and size

According to the official sheet, the device stands 105.5 mm tall, 37.8 mm wide and 23.45 mm deep, and weighs 116 g. The body is zinc alloy, finished in leather or a printed panel depending on the colour, with eight options in all.

The 0.96-inch colour screen shows wattage, resistance and charge. Charging runs through a USB-C port at 5 V and 2 A, and airflow is set with a slider on the side.

Pods for the UK market, 2 ml as standard

OXVA lists a 5 ml standard pod and a TPD version holding 2 ml. In the UK, refillable pods and tanks are capped at 2 ml, so the TPD kit is the one sold here, with a 0.2 Ω and a 0.6 Ω pod in the box.

OXVA also lists 0.4 Ω and 0.8 Ω pods, plus an empty 2 ml cartridge that takes replaceable 0.4 Ω or 0.6 Ω coils. Nicotine e-liquid sold in the UK is limited to 20 mg/ml, in bottles of 10 ml at most.

What published reviews found on the OXVA VPrime

Two detailed reviews, published in November and December 2024, used the device over several days. The first is American and used the 5 ml pods, the second is British.

The Vaping360 review

Written by Jeremy VanOs and published on 26 November 2024, this review ran each pod for five to thirteen days. It notes that the chip caps the power by pod, 5 to 60 W for the 0.2 Ω with 45 to 60 W recommended, and 5 to 25 W for the 0.6 Ω with 20 to 25 W recommended.

Flavour from both pods is rated outstanding. The 0.2 Ω pod, however, gave out after five days and 21 ml of liquid, while the 0.6 Ω was still going after 30 ml. The reviewer also reports the auto-draw cutting in and out and, on one of two units, a button that sometimes stopped firing mid-puff. The final rating is 4.5 out of 5.

The Planet of the Vapes review

Published on 9 December 2024, the Planet of the Vapes review found the factory settings a little hot and dropped the power by a few steps. It makes the same point about the auto-draw, which works less well with the airflow fully open, and suggests the button in that case.

This review describes a break-in period, with slightly dull flavour from a fresh pod that opens up after the first fill. It reports about two days between charges, and lists the TPD pods as too restrictive for this kit, adding that this is not OXVA’s fault.

Power, pods and battery life, read side by side

Taken together, the two reviews describe a consistent device whose pod life depends mostly on the resistance you pick. That is exactly what the shop listings do not let you anticipate.

The 0.2 Ω pod targets a very open draw and dense vapour. At that power the coil heats a lot of liquid and wears accordingly, as the 21 ml figure from Vaping360 shows.

The 0.6 Ω pod, capped at 25 W, is meant for a restricted direct-to-lung draw. It lasted best in the Vaping360 review and, with a lower liquid flow at 25 W, it suffers least from a 2 ml pod.

On battery, Vaping360 counts roughly two pod fills per charge and a full recharge in 63 to 78 minutes depending on the unit. The standard screen theme, which stays dark during the puff, stretches battery life according to Planet of the Vapes.

The OXVA VPrime is run with two adjustment buttons on one side and the airflow slider on the other. According to Vaping360, two clicks open the menu, five clicks switch the device on or off, and holding both buttons turns button firing off.

The adjustment buttons themselves cannot be locked. A wattage changed by accident in a pocket is therefore possible, and a glance at the screen before vaping avoids a hot puff.

The pod is filled through a silicone tab on the side, without taking it out. Before first use, Planet of the Vapes reminds owners to peel off the sticker under the pre-installed pod, which breaks contact during shipping.

Who this kit suits

The OXVA VPrime is aimed at a direct-to-lung vaper who wants mod-like power in a pod format. Vaping360 explicitly does not recommend it to exclusive mouth-to-lung vapers or to anyone who wants to swap only the coil.

On the 2 ml UK pods, the 0.6 Ω is the most coherent choice in light of both reviews. For a more compact device and a tighter draw, the Vaporesso Vibe SE takes the opposite route with just two power modes.

FAQ

Five practical questions about this kit that the sections above do not cover.

Does the OXVA VPrime work with nic salts?

Yes, the official sheet lists the pods as compatible with both freebase and nicotine salt e-liquids. At high power, a strong nicotine level generally turns harsh, and the Vaping360 review used a 3 mg/ml liquid in the 0.2 Ω pod.

Do VPrime 2 pods fit the original VPrime?

Nothing says so. According to OXVA’s sheets, the VPrime 2 accepts the original VPrime pods as well as its own, but the original model’s sheet lists only its own pods, without the VPrime 2 Dual Mesh ones.

Can the auto-draw be switched off?

None of the sources consulted describes a way to turn the auto-draw off. Only the fire button can be disabled, by holding both adjustment buttons together, according to the Vaping360 review.

Does a new pod need priming?

Letting the cotton soak for a few minutes after the first fill reduces the risk of a burnt taste. Starting below the recommended range and stepping up gradually also spares the coil during the break-in period described by Planet of the Vapes.

Can the light bar be turned off?

Yes. Planet of the Vapes describes three lighting modes, one of which follows the charge level, and the option to switch the bar off entirely from the menu.

OXVA VPrime, what the published tests add up to

The published reviews describe a beautifully finished pod with flavour praised on both sides, but an auto-draw that prefers a partly closed airflow and a 0.2 Ω pod that wears quickly. In the UK, only the 2 ml TPD pods fit the legal limit.

Without a pass through our protocol, the OXVA VPrime has no score here, and this report sticks to what others measured. Setting a pod kit’s spec sheet against published tests remains the surest way to judge how it holds up in real use.

Editorial content for adult readers only. The devices discussed are used with e-liquids that may contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance, and nicotine vaping products are not for sale to anyone under 18 in the UK. This report is independent, unpaid by any manufacturer and not a buying recommendation.

OXVA VPrime review, the 60 W pod against published tests

The OXVA VPrime in short, a powerful DTL pod with a short-lived pod