OXVA’s XLIM GO was an incredibly popular refillable pod system in 2024 and it has been given a refresh in 2025 with the XLIM GO 2!
I’ve been lucky enough to review the NeXLIM GO, XLIM Pro 2 DNA and the XLIM SQ Pro 2 recently from OXVA, and they have cemented themselves as one of my favourite vaping brands.
I’m still using all three of those devices as I write this, which is testament to the quality of OXVA’s products!
Don’t just take my word for it though, as OXVA have won a string of awards and are regularly found top of the best pod vape lists with multiple vaping publications, such as our own!
What Can We Expect From The OXVA XLIM GO 2?
OXVA’s original XLIM GO was a smash hit, praised for its simplicity and excellent vape, and the XLIM GO 2 builds on this with a refresh and update…
It has been designed as an introduction to the outstanding OXVA XLIM range of refillable pod systems, with simplicity at the core of it’s design.
With the XLIM GO 2, you can ‘Just Fill and Go’, as this has been designed for beginners and to be your perfect every day pod system companion. There’s no buttons, no set up- just fill and go!
The excellent XLIM Top Fill Cartridge forms part of the XLIM GO 2 package, boasting a 3ml capacity in non-TPD markets and a 2ml capacity in TPD regulated ones, with a top filling system for convenient refills. And the XLIM GO 2 is compatible with the XLIM series of pods!
Unitech 2.0 technology ensures that you get the best out of your e-liquids with multi-layered flavour, extended lifespan means fewer pod replacements and a 5 layer leak-proof design means that your device is always clean and pocket-ready.
The five layer premium cotton with optimised fibre layout boasts faster e-liquid absorption and produces full vapour. A bottom-positioned coil structure and balanced pod design locks in every drop of e-liquid for clean, smooth and consistent performance.
A large 1500mAh high-density battery keeps you going for extended vaping sessions and provides consistent flavour even with a low battery, lasting up to 5 days to make the XLIM GO 2 perfect for work and travel, with 5V/2A fast charging capabilities getting your battery charged up to 80% in 30 minutes!
And a subtle battery life indicator with a hidden design displays battery life at a glance, with a triple colour breathing indicator and stunning starry light glowing design.
The XLIM GO 2 also appeals to both mouth to lung and restricted direct lung vaping, with a sliding airflow control allowing you to dial in your preferred airflow for your draw.
The original OXVA XLIM GO was highly praised in our review last year, so let’s see how the XLIM GO 2 builds on this! Maybe it can find a place on our best pod vape list?
As always, all views are my own…
Kit Contents
Short and simple here, the kit contains
- XLIM GO 2 device
- 0.8ohm XLIM Top Fill Cartridge
- User manual.
Depending on which market you purchase the XLIM GO 2 in, the XLIM Top Fill Cartridge will have a 2ml capacity (for TPD regulated markets) or a 3ml capacity for non-TPD regulated areas.
Specifications
- 117.4mm x 15mm x 26.4mm dimensions
- 45.9g weight
- PCTG+IML construction
- Buttonless auto draw system
- 5-30W output wattage
- Unitech 2.0 technology
- Leak-proof design
- XLIM Top Fill Cartridge with 2ml/3ml capacity
- 0.4/0.6/0.8/1.2ohm resistances
- 1500mAh high-density battery
- 5V/2A fast charging- charges up to 80% in 30 minutes
- Side airflow control for MTL and RDL vaping
- Compatible with XLIM series of pods
- 8 different colours available
Design & Build Quality
OXVA have constructed the XLIM GO 2 out of PCTG and IML, and it has dimensions of 117.4mm x 15mm x 26.4mm with a weight of just 45.9g, firmly putting it in lightweight pod kit territory!
There’s eight different styles to pick from, with Metal Silver, Metal Blue, Blue Ripple, Green Ripple, Pink Ripple, Light Brown Shadow, Black Shadow and Black Carbon available to pick from.
I was sent the Metal Blue and Light Brown Shadow versions for review, the Metal Blue version features an attractive wavy rippled metal-styled design that really shimmers in the sun, and the Light Brown Shadow just oozes class!
The lightweight design does give me some concerns around it standing up to heavy daily use, though during my testing it has stood up well so far and both versions that I was sent have remained relatively scratch free so far.
OXVA are well known for providing top build quality with their devices!
A very subtle battery life indicator lights up as you take a puff, and changes between three different colours depending on the remaining battery life. This is ringed with a starlight inspired design, which looks really attractive I must say.
The OXVA and XLIM GO 2 logos are laser printed onto each side of the device, there’s also a Type-C charging port on one side of the device and the airflow control system on the opposite side to this.
XLIM cartridges connect magnetically to the top of the device, though these can be wobbled quite easily with only a small amount of force applied.
These have a 3ml capacity in non-TPD markets (2ml for TPD regulated markets), are top filled and have a frosted transparent design which makes it easy to check how much e-liquid remains in the pod.
Quick Start Guide
How to Fill the Pod
No need to remove the pod in order to fill it here, the XLIM GO 2 has been designed so that you can access the filling port on the XLIM Top Fill Cartridge easily!
You just need to locate the silicone filling port cover on the side of the pod, pop it open, insert the bottle nozzle of your e-liquid bottle and fill it right up to the top.
If you are filling a fresh pod for the first time, let the e-liquid stand in the pod for 5 minutes to allow it to fully saturate the cotton in the coil, this will help to stop nasty dry hits and prolong the lifespan of your coil!
Sometimes the filling port cover can be a bit finicky, I had a couple of occasions where it seemed to push into the filling port hole requiring a bit of fiddling or some tweezers to tease it back out!
Operation
Operating the XLIM GO 2 is as easy as it gets, it has an auto draw system so once your pod has been filled, just take a puff on it to get it to fire.
On the front of the device is a battery indicator which lights up when you take a puff, and displays three different colours to indicate the current battery level-
- Green means there is 65-100% battery life remaining
- Blue is 30-65%
- Red is 0-30%
There is an airflow control system, and I will cover this in more detail further on in the review.
Charging
A Type-C charging port is located at the side of the XLIM GO 2, and to charge the device simply plug in a Type-C power cable and connect it to a suitable power source.
You get 5V/2A fast charging with this device which keeps the charging time to an absolute minimum! It can charge up to 80% in just 30% minutes, so if you need your device to charge quickly then the XLIM GO 2 is a great option.
Safety Features
- 8 second vaping overtime cut off
- High temperature protection
- Low battery protection
- Short circuit protection
- Overcharging protection
How Does The OXVA XLIM GO 2 Perform?
The OXVA XLIM GO 2 has an output power range of 5-30W, however this is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
Output power is also determined by the resistance of the coil in the pod that you are using, so to take advantage of the maximum 30W output capability you do need to purchase the 0.4ohm XLIM Top Fill cartridge.
You get a 0.8ohm XLIM Top Fill Cartridge included in the box, which will pull around 16W. Though it does feel a touch more powerful than this in use!
Output power is quite consistent, and I only really noticed a drop off in the strength of the vape when the battery display was showing a red LED. Ramp up time is near instant as well, so it fires up as soon as you draw on the pod.
With the 0.8ohm XLIM Top Fill Cartridge, you can experience both MTL and RDL vaping as it caters to both draws.
Flavour
I’ve had quite a bit of experience with XLIM cartridges this year, and they are honestly up there as market leaders when it comes to flavour.
These truly excel with pretty much any type of e-liquid blend, delivering a smooth and flavoursome vape, that is phenomenally clean and pure tasting.
Here, you get a great introduction into what the XLIM cartridges are capable of, and the 0.8ohm cartridge provides an outstanding vape regardless of vaping style.
Wicking is outstanding as well, so you can chain vape away without worrying about a sneaky dry hit, the cotton in the coil can definitely keep up!
Pod Lifespan
With the included pod, I got just over a week and a half out of it before I needed to switch it out for a new one, which is in line with my experiences with XLIM Top Fill Cartridges this year.
I have had some last for two weeks or more, which is market leading!
The whole experience is leak free as well, with only a small amount of condensation build up which just needs to be wiped away from time to time.
Airflow
Airflow is controlled via a side airflow control system, and the airflow control itself is buttery smooth, easily adjusted and operated by using my thumb.
Primarily, this is a mouth to lung device, which is great for beginners, but it is also more than capable of delivering a restricted lung hit with the airflow fully open.
This isn’t a device that is designed for cloud chasing, though it is certainly capable of producing a pretty dense cloud!
Battery Life
Packed into this device is a 1500mAh high-density battery, which for a device of this size, is quite something!
That gives you enough power to vape through an entire day, and then some. I vape pretty frequently and the OXVA XLIM PRO 2 would last me into a second day.
I would imagine a beginner or average vaper would get even longer from this, potentially 2-3 days worth from a full charge.
Plus, the quick charge functionality is another bonus, as this charges up to 80% in just 30 minutes, and is fully charged in around 45 mins.
Pros
- Excellent, rich flavour
- MTL and RDL vaping
- Suitable for beginners
- Compatible with XLIM Top Fill cartridge range
- Outstanding longevity from the pods
- Charges up very quickly
Cons
- Finicky filling port cover
- Cannot adjust the power output
- Feels quite lightweight
- Only a single pod included in the kit
Final Verdict
Sometimes, simplicity can be best and OXVA show that with the XLIM GO 2, they are the masters of the simple, refillable pod vape!
You get to enjoy the excellent flavour and pod lifespan of the XLIM Top Fill Cartridges, as well as trying out both MTL and RDL vaping, in a simple and easy to use vaping package that you can simply fill up and puff away on.
And as it is compatible with the full XLIM cartridge range, there are a lot of different pod styles to try out as well. The pods last for ages compared to similar pods on the market, saving you money too.
Impressively, the large size of the battery eliminates battery anxiety, it charges up quickly and will easily last you at least a day, potentially even more depending on your vaping habits and the resistance of the pod that you are using.
The OXVA XLIM GO 2 serves as an excellent entry to the XLIM range at an extremely reasonable price, potentially providing a gateway to some of the more advanced XLIM devices such as the XLIM Pro 2 and the XLIM SQ Pro 2, but at the same time still providing the outstanding performance that the XLIM range is well known for!
Many thanks to OXVA for sending the XLIM GO 2 in for review!
