In recent years, Lost Vape has revived the panel-style design, inspiring many manufacturers. After releasing a dual, a single, and a "mechanical" dual, the only missing piece was the battery format that once dominated before slowing down: the 21700. The Lost Vape Centaurus N100 Kit is born, gifted by the shop Sourcemore,
from which I do not receive any money in exchange for this text.
For many, it strikes the perfect balance between size and battery life, especially with the high-quality cells available today. Also making a comeback is the Centaurus Sub Ohm Tank, which previously accompanied the M200.
Included in the box: the Centaurus N100 box mod, the 5ml Centaurus Sub Ohm Tank, two UB Max coils (X2 0.2Ω and X3 0.3Ω), a spare 3ml glass tube, various o-rings, a 18650 battery adapter, a Type-C cable, the user manual, and the warranty card.
The Centaurus Sub Ohm Tank has been around for a few years, yet Lost Vape has decided to focus on it again. It weighs 67g, with a 24mm base diameter (not 26mm as stated) and a height of 44mm, excluding the pin and drip tip.
The drip tip remains one of the best I've found on prebuilt coil atomizers, featuring a steel base with the rest made of black plastic. It has an 810 connection with O-rings both at the base of the drip tip and inside the top cap. The airflow hole is 9.5mm in diameter, and the length is 9mm when inserted.
The top cap also has an excellent bayonet system, with an O-ring inside that makes the quarter-turn required to unscrew it very smooth, thanks to the grooves that improve grip. The fill ports are medium-sized, but they still allow refilling with any type of bottle.
Top airflow system, with two large slots that allow plenty of air intake. A stopper is present, making it easier to unscrew the Centaurus Sub Ohm Tank from the box.
To remove the knurled airflow ring, the tank must be taken out, as it is held in place by two O-rings. Two tanks included: the 5 ml bubble tank with a 30 mm external diameter and the 3 ml tank.
The screw-on base has a fairly short threading and feels slightly cheap since it doesn’t weigh much. The air intake holes are much smaller compared to competing atomizers, even though the entry holes are standard.
It requires patience to moisten the coils regularly and slowly, as they contain a lot of cotton, and it takes time for everything to get fully saturated.
This is how much the coil needs to be inserted for proper placement without leaks. The base has an initial 24mm diameter, making it aesthetically and dimensionally compatible with many mods, in addition to its branding, CE mark, and disposal information.
The UB Max coils, despite being three years old, feature a mesh section:
- UB Max X3 0.3Ω (40-60W) mesh in Kanthal (included in the kit)
- UB Max X2 0.2Ω (60-80W) mesh in Ni80 (included in the kit)
- UB Max X1 0.15Ω (80-120W) mesh in Ni80
What sets it apart from other atomizers is the mesh, which, if you're like me and avoid Ni80 as much as possible, the Kanthal mesh version is appreciated. You don't feel the three years of age compared to coils released this year, but they’re not superior in terms of longevity or flavor.
The benefit of the kit format is the savings, you save a good amount compared to buying the box and atomizer separately. In this context, you pay around €10, and it's worth that amount. It’s great if you want an atomizer for menthol flavors without contaminating another atomizer used for creams, if it’s your first cloud atomizer, "or if you need something to use as a daily driver, with the risk that it may break or get lost.
The N100 Lost Vape, 21700 version of the well-tested dual door design that many manufacturers have adopted and reinterpreted in their own way. Lost Vape, to stay ahead of the competition, decided to maintain the design but switch from aluminum to polycarbonate. They had already used this material for the AIO B80 panels, and later introduced the P200, a dual-battery, semi-mechanical-style device entirely made of polycarbonate.
Since July 2024, the P200 has remained intact, with no cracks, and the polycarbonate still has the same "matte" finish that, instead of being polished, offers much more durability and scratch resistance. Lost Vape, in some flyers, claims it weighs only 53g—which would be a record—but in reality, without the batteries or adapter, the weight is 93g. Its dimensions are 97.6 x 38 x 30 mm.
The first panel covers the battery compartment. After many 18650 boxes, the N100 supports both the 21700 and 20700 formats, with the option to still use 18650 batteries using the adapter provided by Lost Vape. Unfortunately, the adapter comes in black, but transparent ones can be found for just a few dollars, so you don’t ruin the box's aesthetic.
The pin isn’t too stiff, making battery insertion easy, and extraction only becomes "uncomfortable" when using the 18650 adapter. There’s a strap with LOST VAPE engraved to help with handling.
As for the second panel, I still don’t quite understand why it exists, unless it's for customizing with different panels (which aren’t sold separately). Both panels have a slightly looser fit compared to other boxes in the same series.
The bottom is fortunately wide enough that I can finally trust a single-battery rectangular box when it comes to stability, even with tall atomizers. The panels have a small notch engraved to help with removal.
On the front side, there’s a pretty significant change for me, even though it’s only aesthetic. After the buttons that matched the casing colors on the M200 and M100, and the completely black one on the P200, here it’s chromed, matching the color of the atomizer in case, like me, you only use those in steel finish.
As usual with Lost Vape, the button is a "4-in-1 jog dial interface" that, in addition to firing when pressed, can be rotated to adjust the wattage, change vaping modes, and it also has an LED that lights up. The screen is a 0.96'' TFT with non-adjustable brightness. There’s the same aesthetic change with the jog dial for the on/off switch. Lastly, it features a USB Type-C port.
The circuit used in the N100 is the Quest 2.0, which keeps the home screen clear but offers very few functions, limited to adjusting the wattage as follows:
- 5W - 39W: Increment by 1W
- 40W - 98W: Increment by 2W
Always remember that rotating backward from 5W will return to 5W, so be careful. Navigation:
- 3 clicks on the fire button: Locks the dial for adjusting the wattage. The fire button will still fire, so for safe transport, it must be turned off using the switch.
- 5 clicks on the fire button: Switches from Normal mode to DIY mode.
- When the N100 is off, hold the fire button and simultaneously turn on with the switch to reset the puff counter.
Despite having two indicators, the LED on the button lights up as follows:
- 19% and 0%: Red
- 39% and 20%: Transparent / Normal light
- 59% and 40%: Blue
- 79% and 60%: Green
DIY Mode offers a light boost, designed for complex coils, though there’s no restriction on using it with the Centaurus Sub Ohm Tank.
All warnings are indicated by a purple light flashing 3 times:
- Check Atomizer: No atomizer detected or resistance above 3Ω.
- Short Circuit: Resistance below 0.08Ω.
- Too Hot: If the temperature exceeds 85°C, the device shuts off until it drops below 65°C.
- Over 10s: Cutoff after 10s of continuous puffing.
- Low Battery: Battery at 0%.
The rectangular design with a 21700 battery is just as functional as dual-battery setups. The "larger" dimensions feel more justified, enhancing the stability and sense of security of the mod. Thanks to the material, some weight is also saved.
The Centaurus Sub Ohm Tank continues to be offered despite its age at a "controlled" price. For a few $ more than the N100 alone, it's a reasonable choice, especially considering the Kanthal mesh coil option.
For purchasing, the Lost Vape Centaurus N100 Kit is available on Sourcemore at a special price of $34.69
www.sourcemore.com/lost-vape-centaurus-n100-kit.html
As always, thanks to the community and the e-cigarette-forum staff, as well as Sourcemore for the gift.
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