GTX Coil Compatibility: Which Vaporesso Coils Fit Your Kit

GTX coil compatibility is easy to check once you know which coil family your kit uses. GTX coils go in LUXE XR pods, so they fit the Vaporesso LUXE kits that take those pods. The Vaporesso ARMOUR kits take GTi coils instead, while older NRG tanks take GT coils. Below, we chart which coil fits which kit, then cover GTX coil resistance and GTX coil wattage, so you can pick the right pack.

GTX coil compatibility chart

Vaporesso makes several coil families, and each one fits its own pods or tanks. GTX coils fit LUXE XR pods, GTi coils fit the iTank tanks, and GT coils fit the NRG tanks. So GTX coil compatibility comes down to which pod or tank your kit uses. In fact, Vaporesso says GTX and GTi coils aren’t interchangeable, because they use different designs.

First, here’s every kit and tank in this guide. A check means Vaporesso lists that coil family for it, while a blank means it doesn’t. We’ve also linked each kit we stock:

“Some” means Vaporesso lists only certain GT coils for that tank. Also, the first LUXE XR MAX is out of stock here, but it takes the same GTX coils.

XROS kits aren’t on the chart, since XROS pods have the coil built in. So if you own an XROS device, Vaporesso says to use XROS pods, not GTX or GTi coils. Our XROS pod guide covers those pods.

Which GTX coils fit each LUXE kit

All four Vaporesso LUXE kits we stock take GTX coils, but only inside a LUXE XR pod. These pods come empty, in two versions, so GTX coil compatibility also depends on the coil’s resistance. The DTL pod holds the 0.15Ω to 0.4Ω coils, while the MTL pod holds the 0.6Ω to 1.2Ω coils.

The real limit, though, is power. Each GTX coil needs a certain wattage, so a 40W kit can’t run the lowest-resistance coils. Here’s the GTX coil compatibility Vaporesso lists for each LUXE kit:

So the LUXE XR MAX 2 is the only kit Vaporesso lists for the 0.15Ω and 0.2Ω GTX coils, which need the most wattage. The LUXE XR MAX 2, LUXE X3 and LUXE X PRO also take LUXE X pods, which have the coil built in, so you replace the whole pod instead. We stock LUXE X pods from 0.3Ω to 0.8Ω, too.

GTi coils for the Vaporesso ARMOUR kits

The Vaporesso ARMOUR kits use GTi coils, which are Vaporesso’s coil platform for direct-to-lung (DTL) vaping. They go in the iTank T or the iTank 2, and Vaporesso says every GTi coil fits both tanks. However, GTi coils don’t fit GTX pods or XROS devices, so GTX coil compatibility ends at the iTank.

The tank depends on which Vaporesso ARMOUR kit you buy. The ARMOUR ULTRA and ARMOUR OCTA come with the 6ml iTank T, while the Armour MAX and Armour S come with either tank, by version. Here’s how Vaporesso rates the GTi coils:

The dual mesh 0.15Ω, 0.2Ω and 0.4Ω carry the same ratings, too. At our store, the 0.2Ω is the most popular GTi coil, at about 1 in 3 packs we sell. Vaporesso also designs the 0.15Ω for high-VG e-liquid, and our guide to PG and VG explains what that means. For more on DTL tanks, see our sub-ohm vaping guide.

GT and GTR coils for older tanks

Vaporesso’s NRG tanks use GT coils. In fact, Vaporesso’s store says most GT coils fit the NRG tank, and its NRG SE page says that tank takes all of them. Other tanks take only some, though. For instance, the NRG-S takes the GT Meshed and GT4 Meshed, while the Cascade takes the GT4, GT8, GT4 Meshed and GT cCELL.

GTR coils, meanwhile, are 0.15Ω and 0.4Ω mesh coils for the FORZ Tank 25 and FORZ TX80 kit. We no longer stock these tanks, but we still carry their coils. So here are Vaporesso’s ratings for the GT coils in stock:

The other GT coils, and both GTR coils, are out of stock for now. Still, this is the Vaporesso coil pack our customers buy most:

Pick by GTX coil resistance and wattage

GTX coil resistance, measured in ohms (Ω), sets how the coil feels. A lower number gives a looser, direct-to-lung (DTL) draw, but it needs more power. A higher number gives a tighter, mouth-to-lung (MTL) draw on less power. So each GTX coil has its own wattage range:

The dual mesh 0.15Ω, 0.2Ω and 0.3Ω share these ratings, too. At our store, about 7 in 10 GTX coil packs we sell are the low-resistance DTL coils, and the 0.3Ω and 0.2Ω alone make up about half. For a tight MTL draw, though, Vaporesso’s store suggests the 0.8Ω or 1.2Ω.

When you fit a new GTX coil, set the wattage at the low end of its range, then work up. On the LUXE XR MAX 2, SMART mode can also suggest a power level. The LUXE XR, by contrast, sets the power for you. For e-liquid tips, see our freebase vs salt nicotine guide.

How to prime and replace a coil

A new coil needs time to soak up e-liquid before you fire it. Vaporesso’s manuals say to wait 5 minutes after you fill, while its coil guide suggests 5 to 10 minutes, or longer for thick, high-VG e-liquid. Here’s how to swap a GTX coil in a LUXE XR pod:

1. Take out the old coil: remove the pod from your kit, then pull the used coil out.
2. Fit the new one: push a new GTX coil into the pod.
3. Fill the pod: add e-liquid through the filling hole.
4. Let it soak: wait 5 minutes, so the e-liquid soaks into the coil.
5. Start low: set the power at the low end of the coil’s range, then work up.

An iTank works much the same way, too. First, unscrew the base and fit the new GTi coil. Then fill the tank, lock the top cap and wait 5 minutes, as the Armour MAX manual says.

Before you fit a tank coil, Vaporesso’s coil guide also says to drop a little e-liquid onto the cotton through its side holes. After you fill, take a couple of puffs without firing. Above all, never fire a dry coil, because the cotton burns at once.

So when should you swap a coil? Do it once the taste turns burnt or the vapor gets weak. Vaporesso’s store says a GTX DTL coil lasts about 5 to 6 refills, while its 0.8Ω and 1.2Ω coils last about 7 to 8. GTi coils, meanwhile, last about 5 to 6.

The GTX and GTi kits we stock

We carry four Vaporesso LUXE kits and four Vaporesso ARMOUR kits. Here are five of them, with specs from each kit’s own page, and then the other three follow.

Vaporesso LUXE kits for GTX coils

The fourth Vaporesso LUXE kit is the LUXE XR, a 40W kit with a 1500mAh battery. It also comes with GTX 0.4Ω and 0.8Ω coils in two LUXE XR pods.

Vaporesso ARMOUR kits for GTi coils

The Armour S is a smaller, 100W kit for one 21700 battery. The ARMOUR OCTA, by contrast, runs on two 18650s with the iTank T, and our full OCTA review covers it. Whichever kit you use, follow the FDA’s tips to help avoid vape battery fires.

GTX coil compatibility FAQ

GTX coil compatibility, coil ratings and coil steps come from Vaporesso’s own pages and manuals, while kit specs come from each kit’s page on our site. Sales shares and customer counts come from our paid orders, and we checked stock on the date we published this guide. Nicotine is addictive. You must be 21 or older to buy vape products, under the federal Tobacco 21 law. Some states limit vape sales and shipping, so check our vape shipping guide before you order.