This time I want to introduce you to the Lost Vape Centaurus Quest Q80 Pod Kit. Running on a single 18650 battery the kit comes complete with the UB Ultra Pod tank.
With thousands of pod devices on the market, it can be challenging to find the right choice for you!
Hailing from China, Lost Vape was established in 2013/4 by inventor Frank Guo. He established the company to bring devices to market that have functionality and a touch of class with the ease of use in mind!
The Lost Vape team have produced many pod devices like the Ursa Mini Pod Kit, Ursa Multi Kit and Prana Pod Kit to name a few.
What to Expect From the Lost Vape Centaurus Q80 Kit?
Well, to start with the device’s main brain is the Quest 2.0 chipset which is also found in the Lost Vape Quest Centaurus Q200.
This device is variable wattage only, with an output of up to 80W and a colour TFT screen.
My kit came with the standard 5.5ml UB Ultra Pod Tank and is compatible with the UB Ultra range of coils. If bought in the TPD area the pod tank will be subject to the 2ml reduced capacity!
There are 8 gorgeous colours to choose from including:-
Black Starry Night, Gunmetal Teak Wood, SS Walnut Wood, Shiny Gold Eternal Glory.
And:-
Black Carbon Fibre, Gunmetal Carbon Fibre, Sierra Blue Carbon Fibre and Matt Red Carbon Fibre (under review)!
This kit was given to me as an early Christmas present!
My thoughts and views are my own after a considerable testing period.
In The Box
- Lost Vape Centaurus Quest Q80 Mod
- UB Ultra Pod
- 0.15Ω UB Ultra coil
- 0.3Ω UB Ultra coil
- USB Type C cable
- User manual
Specifications
- Size: 40×28.4×90.5mm (including pod)
- Kit weight: 115g
- Output: 5-80W (0.8-4V)
- Modes: VW
- Battery: 1×18650 (not included)
- Resistance range: 0.15-5Ω
- USB Type C Port – 2A fast charge rate
- Device Material: Zinc Alloy / Faux Leather
- Display: 0.96” TFT colour Screen
- Quest 2.0 chipset
- Adjustable airflow
- Pod material: polycarbonate (PC)
- Capacity : 5.5ml (standard) 2ml (TPD)
- Coils: UB Ultra coil range
- Fill Port: Bottom fill
Design and Build Quality
As you can see I have the Matt Red Carbon Fibre design, it came well presented in a card box with paper over sleeve.
UB Ultra Pod tank
This pod tank is of good quality. It is made of Polycarbonate (PC) and is all one piece apart from the Delrin 510 replaceable mouthpiece. My pod tank has a slightly smoky appearance.
“Lost Vape UB Ultra” is printed on the plastic sealed cap. Lost Vape with its usual flair has placed a silver band around the cap.
Allowing for a firm connection to the Q80 body, the pod has 3 magnets on the bottom.
Disappointingly this is a bottom fill pod, a top or side fill might have been a better choice, however, the fill port is quite wide it is covered with a thick silicone bung.
2 coils come with the kit
- UB Ultra M3 0.15Ω – 60 to 80W
- UB Ultra M1 0.3Ω – 40 to 60W
Going with my own experience the coils taste like Kanthal, however, I can’t say for sure as there is no indication of the mesh type in any of the paperwork!
Lost Vape Centaurus Quest Q80 Device
The device is around 120mm tall with the pod in place, the main chassis is made of Zinc Alloy and without battery and liquid the weight of the kit is 115g.
From the top
Like most pod devices this one has a bay that the pod tank sits in. looking into the bay you will see 2 gold plated and spring-loaded contact points.
A metal rail runs the inside of the bay so the pod magnets can get a strong hold. There is space under the metal rail for airflow.
Centaurus Q80 Mod Body
The chassis of the device is Zinc Alloy and the sides have side panels that are covered in stickers with “Lost Vape” and “Centaurus Quest” printed on them.
Just under the pod bay, you will notice 2 wide adjustable slots for the airflow. The airflow adjustment ring has a continuous spin!
And the device has a comfortable rounded and padded faux leather backing.
Centaurus Q80 Mod Workface
The Centaurus Q80 device has a fire button and 2 adjustment buttons. They are all made of metal and are nice and clicky. The mod also has a 2amp fast charge type C charge port.
The TFT colour screen is 0.96” the screen information includes –
- Coil resistance (ohm)
- Battery percentage bar
- Mode – Power (VW)
- Wattage selection
- Time in seconds of the last puff
- Puff counter
- 6 Different Screen colour choices
Centaurus Q80 Mod Battery Door
A simple push flicks open the battery hatch!
Lost Vape have printed faintly the design and manufacture information on the door as well as the normal safety marks in white!
Inside the door there is a Gold-plated metal strip with the battery minus symbol. The battery compartment is made of Black Plastic and looking into the mod there is a Gold-plated plus contact symbol.
The whole kit has great quality and design to it and would be instantly recognised as a Lost Vape product!
Quick Start Guide
- Insert your 18650 battery into the Q80 following the battery guide
You can charge the battery via the 2amp USB C port, but as always, I recommend the use of an external charger!
The Centaurus UB Ultra Pod Tank
Choose one of the coils that came with the kit.
- Prime your coil with a few drops of e-liquid on all visible cotton
- Push the coil into the pod tank
- Remove the fill port bung and fill the pod with e-liquid
- Replace the bung and place the pod into the pod bay of the device.
Leave the Q80 mod alone for at least 3 minutes before firing, so the cotton can soak up more liquid.
Operating the Centaurus Quest Q80 device
- Turning on and off – click the fire button x5 rapidly
- Changing screen colours – press the fire button and the up adjustment button together, there are 6 colours to choose from – Green, Purple, Blue, Yellow, White and Red
- To lock and unlock the adjustment buttons – press and hold both adjustment buttons simultaneously
- Clearing the puff counter – press and hold the fire and down buttons together
This device has 4 protections and will fire from 5-80W.
How Does the Lost Vape Centaurus Quest Q80 Kit Perform?
Today I will be using the kit with the 0.15Ω coil and for e-liquid, I will be using Double Drip “Cherry Bakewell Tart”.
I always enjoy using and reviewing Lost Vape products, for me, they always strike the right balance of beauty and functionality. The Centaurus Q80 is no exception to this, with its quick-fire, clean lines and rugged hardy feel.
0.15ohm Coil
To start with I set the wattage at 25W, so the coil will start to bed in. The airflow I set to less than a ¼ open. I received a reasonable representation of a mouth-to-lung (MTL) style vape that was very cool and flavoursome.
I upped the wattage to 35W and opened the airflow to ½ this setting was particularly good for me. As a restricted direct-to-lung (RDL) style draw the vapour was plentiful while not overly warm it produced a good flavour!
Changing the wattage up to 65W and fully opening the airflow for a true sub-ohm direct-to-lung (DTL) draw – the vape for me was a bit warmer. The vapour production was nice and cloudy with a fairly good flavour.
Over 65W I found that while the vapour was excellent the flavour was somewhat muted.
I did up the wattage to the full 80w with the 0.15Ω coil which was interesting, to say the least! With a fully charged battery the vapour was quite hot but as the battery discharged it became more comfortable. However after a while I detected a slightly burnt taste which was accompanied by some hot spit back from the coil!
In using the Centaurus Q80 for nearly 2 weeks, the coils have coped well with different wattages and styles!
The 0.15Ω coil lasted me just over a week and the 0.3Ω which I’ve been using exclusively with an RDL style draw at 35/45W is still going strong!
Battery Life / Leaking
Leaking into the pod bay has been minimal with just a little condensation which is normal for a pod device.
With a freshly charged 18650 battery (depending on my vape style and wattage) the device will last me about 3½ hours RDL style, which isn’t that good but I’m a heavy vaper so you might get a different result!
Pros
- Good quality and design
- Fair flavour
- Good vapour production
- Comfortable to hold
- Easy to use
Cons
No concerns with functionality, quality or design, maybe the battery life.
Lost Vape Centaurus Quest Q80 – Final Review Verdict
It was very hard to find anything that truly concerning with the Q80 – in fact, I couldn’t find much, so I focused on the battery life!
I’ve enjoyed using the kit in the time it’s been in testing.
Pure fantasy on my part, I wish Lost Vape had included a 510 adaptor in the box so that 510 tanks could be utilized on the device!
Would I recommend the Lost Vape Centaurus Quest Q80 kit?
Yes, I’d recommend it to all levels of experience.
Would I repurchase this kit due to loss or damage?
Yes, I’d consider buying it, the price is very reasonable – I’d still shop around as the prices vary greatly!
