Author: GrimmGreen
Language: English

Key Takeaways

  • The Xlim Pro 3 battery feels dense, weighty, and more like a premium consumer-tech product than a typical pod battery.
  • Large non-touch display with a clean, functional UI and multiple theme options.
  • Horizontal airflow control is unusual but performs reliably and stays in position.
  • OXVA’s 3M pods deliver exceptionally long-lasting flavor—still “crispy and new” after 1,600+ puffs.
  • Minor flaws include a small screen artifact and occasional sputtering at wide-open airflow.

The Oxva Xlim Pro 3 arrives with a clear mission: elevate the familiar Xlim format into something that feels distinctly more premium, more substantial, and undeniably more “Pro.” In his full review, GrimmGreen highlights how this latest Xlim device separates itself not only through performance, but through the physical experience of using it.

A Battery That Feels Like Real Consumer Tech

Right from the first pick-up, GrimmGreen emphasizes that the Xlim Pro 3 battery does not feel like other pod batteries. At around 79 grams, it is surprisingly weighty for its compact size, creating a solid, dense hand-feel he describes as “more like a piece of consumer technology than a pod battery.”

The synthetic leather panels on both sides enhance grip and visual appeal, while the blue-and-white finish evokes a charming sci-fi aesthetic that he jokes reminds him of R2-D2.

Display & Interface: Big, Clear, and Thankfully Not Touch

A standout feature is the large non-touch screen. GrimmGreen repeatedly expresses relief that OXVA avoided a touchscreen, noting that touch interfaces on small pod systems are “intrusive and unnecessary.”

The UI is simple and responsive, presenting wattage, battery level, and puff count cleanly. Users can switch themes, adjust brightness, toggle lights, and reset puffs—all through a straightforward button sequence.

One theme does show an odd red square graphic glitch, which GrimmGreen assumes is a software artifact. It’s noticeable but not impactful to performance.

Airflow & Pod Performance

OXVA’s decision to use a horizontal airflow slider is rare and initially confusing, but Grimm found it stable and functional.

  • Fully open → slight restricted lung inhale possible
  • Half-closed → ideal for MTL with minimal sputtering

The Xlim Pro 3 pairs with OXVA’s 3M pods, which GrimmGreen praises almost excessively for their consistency. At 1,647 puffs, his test pod still felt “brand new—sparkly, crispy, flavorful.”

OXVA, he notes, never over-markets its coil tech, yet consistently delivers some of the best pod flavor in the category.

Daily Use & Overall Experience

Throughout his testing, Grimm reached for the Xlim Pro 3 more often than the Xlim Go and Go 2—devices he already loves. The weight, finish, and “techy” feel make this model feel like a meaningful step forward in the Xlim family.

Minor complaints include:

  • the small red block graphic issue
  • occasional sputtering with fully open airflow
  • slight pod wobble

None, however, undermine his overall impression.

Conclusion

With its premium hand-feel, dense construction, excellent UI, and exceptionally reliable pods, the Oxva Xlim Pro 3 stands out as the most polished and professional-feeling Xlim device to date. GrimmGreen ultimately rates it 8.5 out of 10 banana stickers, calling it “damn good—damn hellas good.”

It is, in his words, a “very nice place to house OXVA Xlim pods,” and a compelling upgrade for anyone who wants a pod system that feels like true consumer tech rather than a lightweight disposable.