The Vape Pod Evolution Is Here!
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The OXVA XLIM Pro 2 DNA is here, and it’s an exciting, but unexpected collaboration with Evolv! This review will break down exactly what these two brands are bringing to the table for 2025. So strap yourselves in, and let’s take a look.
Vape Pod Evolution
OXVA has been leading the way with its vape pod kits. From the original XLIM to the NeXLIM, each release has built on the experience. The XLIM Pro 2 DNA is the latest, and perhaps greatest release of them all.
By partnering with Evolv, a technical powerhouse in vaping, OXVA has created one of the most advanced pod kits to hit the market. With features like Replay and Anti-Burn, it could save you upward of 20+ pods each year. But what makes it so special?
Evolv DNA Technology
If you don’t know, Evolv has been making high end vaping chipsets for a long time. Often found in expensive mods (think £169.99 and you’re in the right area), these chips offer unrivalled performance and reliability.
One of the best features is Replay, which lets you quite literally ‘replay’ your last vape. This means if you find a setting that delivers the best flavour, with the click of a button, you can experience that vape again and again for maximum enjoyment.
Evolv chips can be customised to almost any degree using the downloadable EScribe software. But this can complicate things for those who just want to pick up and vape. That’s why the DNA chip inside the XLIM Pro 2 is preset to deliver a pick up and vape experience, with all the Evolv technology under the hood and ready to go. You can still customise it using the PC software if you want to, to deliver the perfect vape to suit you.
XLIM Pro 2 Look & Feel
OXVA has pulled out all the stops here. The finish on the XLIM Pro 2 DNA is sleek and impressively high end. The colour used in this review is called Luminous Forged Carbon Fibre. Made with real carbon fibre, it looks fantastic and feels great to hold.
What I didn’t expect (which took me by surprise) was that it has glow in the dark ‘pieces’ on the body. After vaping it outside in the sun for a couple of hours, I was shocked to see it glowing green after placing on the kitchen counter! Is it needed? No of course not, but did it elevate its looks even more? Absolutely.
The buttons have a great click to them, feel sturdy with little to no rattle at all. The HD colour screen is vibrant and easy to see, even in direct sunlight. All of this makes the XLIM Pro 2 DNA stand out from the rest.
In short, it looks and feels great,
DNA Features You’ll Love
What makes DNA so special? Let’s have a look at some of the main standout features.
Replay
Replay is a really useful feature that lets you relive a perfect vape, over and over again. If you find a setting that hits just right, you can ‘replay’ it at the touch of a button. Simply click the heart shaped button on the side, and enjoy that ideal inhale repeatedly.
It might seem a little gimmicky, but give it a try, you’ll be surprised at just how good it really is.
Anti Burn
The Anti-burn feature is one of the best things about the DNA chip. Thanks to its temperature sensing ability and SS (stainless steel) coil, it will not burn out if vaped dry. If you forget to check how much liquid is left, the screen will say ‘Fill pod’. This lets you know that you need to top up asap.
Research by OXVA says that over 65% of pod waste is caused by burnt coils from dry hits. Typically this is caused by:
- Vaping without refilling
- Forgetting to check liquid levels
- Finding out too late that your pod is dry
By including this feature, you will enjoy the below benefits:
- Dry hits reduced by 99%
- Pod lifespan increased by 30%
- E-liquid efficiency improved by 30%
- 20+ pods saved annually
Having tested this function by letting my pod run dry, It does indeed prevent the pod from burning. More vapes should have this feature.
EScribe Software
EScribe is the downloadable software offered to allow ultimate customisation of your vape kit. The XLIM Pro 2 DNA can be hooked up to your windows PC and tweaked to suit your style perfectly. It also serves as an upgrade hub, letting you download the latest firmware versions, which may include fixes and tweaks to the on screen display.
You can also adjust and change virtually anything you like. Fancy a new background? Upload a new one! Want to change the notification messages displayed on screen? You can do that too (but maybe leave those as they are for safety’s sake).
You can also access a real-time device monitor, which lets you see exactly how your kit works when being vaped, with accurate wattage and voltage graphs.
It can be quite intimidating at first with how many options you can adjust. If you prefer, you can just use it to update your firmware version and keep your device up to date. It’s a fantastic feature however, for vapers who understand Ohm’s law and wattage output, who want to adjust their device for the best vape experience.
You can download the software and select the OXVA EScribe for Windows option to get started.
Performance
Having used the OXVA XLIM Pro 2 DNA for a while now, I can say with confidence it’s one of the best pod vapes I have tried. The power delivery is instant, the replay function adds another layer of consistency, and it just feels great to vape.
The SS coils provide full flavour consistently, and the anti burn stops those nasty dry hits. I use bar salt liquid in pod kits, and the OXVA XLIM Pro 2 DNA does an admirable job with these sweeter juices.
Having a 1300mAh battery is great as it lasts me all day before I need to recharge. I like how it gives me the same great vape right up until it needs to be charged. The auto draw simulates inhaling on a cigarette, and the buttons are well positioned to change settings.
Verdict
It’s not often I get excited about pod vapes, they can be quite ‘samey’ in a lot of ways. As soon as I heard about the OXVA XLIM Pro 2 DNA though, I knew it would be something special. It looks and feels great (with real carbon fibre!), performs as razor sharp as you would expect from a DNA chip, and just all round great to use.
Did I mention the price? WOW. DNA kits are not cheap, and I was shocked at the unbelievable value on offer here. £28.99 is outrageously good, and elevates this kit way above the competition as one of the best value purchases you could make.
The XLIM Pro 2 DNA packs everything you love about pod kits and DNA chips in a sleek, stylish and ridiculously good value package. Buy one, and join me on the vape pod revolution.
