OXVA Xlim SQ Pro 2 Review: Touchscreen Pod Kit Tested

I've been carrying the OXVA Xlim SQ Pro 2 for two weeks alongside my Pro 2 and NeXlim. After testing it through busy workdays and a trip to Spain, it's taken over as my main kit.

Not because of the touchscreen gimmick factor. Because the battery lasts longer, the screen makes wattage changes faster, and the core vaping performance holds up against everything else in the Xlim range.

This is my honest take after daily use, not first impressions out of the box.

Specs at a Glance

 

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Touchscreen: Actually Useful or Just a Gimmick

I was sceptical. Every touchscreen pod kit I've tried before has been laggy, confusing, or both. OXVA got this one right.

Swipe to adjust wattage. Tap to check resistance. Glance at battery percentage without pressing anything. Zero lag between touch and response. In bright sunlight during my Spain trip, the screen stayed readable without tilting or shading it.

After two weeks, I'm using the touchscreen more than I expected. Wattage adjustments are quicker and more precise than button tapping on the Pro 2. You slide your finger and the number changes in real time. Fine-tuning between 14W and 16W on a 0.8 ohm pod takes a second instead of multiple button presses.

64 Theme Combinations

You get 64 different combinations of themes, animations, and wallpapers. Swipe through and pick one, or change it daily if you get bored. It's not a selling point on its own, but it's a nice touch that most kits at this price don't bother with.

Puff Tracker

Built-in puff counter that tracks daily, weekly, and monthly usage. Works like a step counter for vaping. Your data stays on the kit only. OXVA doesn't collect or store anything.

I found this more useful than expected. Knowing my daily puff count helped me notice patterns I hadn't thought about before. Not essential, but interesting.

Six Built-In Tools

Torch, stopwatch, calendar, language settings, date display, and eco mode. I'll be honest: the torch and stopwatch feel like filler. I've got a phone in my other pocket that does both better. Eco mode is the one worth using. It stretches the battery out to roughly 7 days on light use.

Battery: 1600mAh

This is where the SQ Pro 2 pulls ahead of the standard Xlim Pro 2. At 1600mAh, it's 300mAh bigger. On a 0.8 ohm pod at 14W, I'm getting a full day and evening without charging. On the 0.6 ohm pod at higher wattage, I still make it through a workday.

I vape dessert nic salts at 10mg and 5mg throughout the day. That's moderate to heavy use. The SQ Pro 2 kept up every single day during testing without needing a lunchtime top-up. My Pro 2 can't say the same.

USB-C charging brings it back quickly. Eco mode on top of the 1600mAh battery makes this the longest-lasting Xlim vape kit I've used.

Vaping Performance

Here's the part that actually matters. Flavour from the SQ Pro 2 is on par with the Pro 2 and NeXlim. Dessert nic salts come through clean with the 0.8 ohm V3 pod at 14W. Every layer of a custard or bakery profile holds up throughout the pod's life.

Auto-draw calibration is spot on. Not too sensitive (no pocket firing), not too slow to respond. Draw, and it fires. Consistent from the first puff of the day through to the last.

Power holds steady as the battery drains. At 20% battery I'm still getting the same flavour quality as at full charge. That's worth more than any touchscreen feature.

Pod Compatibility

Every Xlim pod in the range works with the SQ Pro 2. V3 top-fill, V2 side-fill, and EZ pods all fit. You're not locked into one pod type.

I've been using EZ pods alongside V3s during testing. The EZ pods have a 3ml capacity (international version) with a snap-top refill that's easier to fill than the V3's silicone bung. If you've got bigger fingers, the EZ refill is noticeably better.

Airflow adjusts from tight MTL to loose RDL via a slider on the side. On the 0.8 ohm pod closed down, the draw is close to a cigarette. Open it up on a 0.6 ohm pod and you get more vapour with a looser inhale.

Colours

Eight finishes available:

• Black Carbon
• Black Leather
• Brown Leather
• Frost Marble
• Gunmetal Wood
• Blue Shadow
• Dream Pink
• Celadon Marble

I've been using Black Carbon. It hides fingerprints better than the glossy finishes and matches the square form factor well.

Build and Design

Square body with rounded edges. 114g, so it's heavier than a standard Xlim but not enough to weigh down a pocket. The edges are smoother than the original SQ Pro, and extended hand time feels comfortable.

Compared to the slimmer Pro 2 and Pro 3, the SQ Pro 2 takes up a bit more room. You notice it in a shirt pocket but not in a trouser pocket. Trade-off for the bigger battery and larger screen.

SQ Pro 2 vs Xlim Pro 2

This is the comparison most people searching for this kit want to see.

Battery and screen are the two biggest upgrades. Vaping performance is nearly identical. If your Pro 2 battery gets you through the day and you don't need a touchscreen, there's no urgent reason to swap. If you want more battery life and a quicker way to adjust settings, the SQ Pro 2 is the better kit.

Who It's For

Heavy daily vapers who need a battery that lasts past 6pm. Anyone who wants quick wattage adjustments without button pressing. Existing OXVA Xlim owners who want an upgrade without buying new pods.

If you want a simpler kit with no screen at all, the Xlim Go 2 is the stripped-back option. If you want the Photon chipset and button fire, the Xlim Pro 3 is the newer pick in the range.

The Honest Bits

Torch and stopwatch are filler. I used the torch once to find a pod I'd dropped behind the sofa. Stopwatch hasn't been touched. OXVA put them in to pad out the feature list, and I'd rather they spent that development time on something else.

Puff tracker, eco mode, and touchscreen wattage control are the ones worth having. Those three justify the touchscreen. Everything else is a bonus you'll use once and forget about.

Auto-draw only means no button fire option. If you're coming from a Pro 3 where you've got both, you'll miss the button. If you've been on a Pro 2 (also auto-draw only), it won't matter.