Hello again. I’m here with you today to take a look at the new Lost Vape Centaurus M100 Kit that was sent to me by Lost Vape in order to provide you with a fair and honest review. I think just about anyone that has been vaping for long has heard of Lost Vape which gained notoriety for their high quality craftsmanship exhibited in their DNA mods including the Thelema, Centaurus, Paranormal, Therion and probably a couple others that don’t come to mind at the moment. Some time ago, Lost Vape developed the Quest series of chips in order to provide a less expensive but still high quality series of mods. In case you can’t tell, I’m a big fan and have accumulated a modest collection of their DNA mods as well as several of the Quest versions.
The Centaurus M100 is the latest release in the Centaurus line of mods. I previously reviewed the Centaurus M200 which is basically a dual battery version of the M100. The M100 uses a single 18650 battery and lists a 100 watt maximum output. Instead of the standard three button Quest type interface, the M100 makes use of a 3 in 1 jog dial interface along with a sliding on/off switch. It does contain the Quest 2.0 chipset but uses the rotary control. Also included in the kit is the Centaurus Sub Coo tank that has a 5ml liquid capacity and is compatible with the UB Max coils.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1* Centaurus M100 Box Mod
1* Centaurus Sub Coo Tank (4ml)
1* 0.2Ω UB Max X2 Coil
1* 0.3Ω UB Max X3 Coil
1* Spare Glass Tube (5ml)
8* O-rings
1* Type-C Cable
2* User Manuals
1* Warranty Card
SPECIFICATIONS:
FEATURES:
1. Squircle frame, light and durable
2. Customizable dual-size panels
3. Single external 18650 battery with 100W max
4. Enhanced QUEST 2.0 chipset
5. 3-in-1 jog dial interface
6. Sliding on/off switch
7. 0.96'' TFT display screen
8. Universal 510 connector
9. Fit for Centaurus Sub Coo Tank
10. 4ml/5ml capacity, easy top filling
11. Leak-proof design for clear use
12. Stepless airflow adjustable
13. Fit for UB Max 0.15Ω/0.2Ω/0.3Ω
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
The packaging for the Centaurus M100 kit is a white box which is typical compared to previous Lost Vape samples I have received in the past. The front has the Lost Vape logo and name in the upper left corner. There is a color picture of the actual device contained inside the box with the Centaurus symbol in the background. There is also the Centaurus M100 name printed near the bottom. The back side of the box has the usual contents list and company information. Lost Vape was nice enough to send two samples which makes things easier for me. I was sent the Gunmetal Gray and Galaxy Beige versions for this review. Both are really fantastic looking and the pictures don’t really do them justice.
Once opened, inside you will find the M100 with the Sub Coo tank already installed. Sitting to the right in the white plastic tray are the two included coils. The Sub Coo tank is compatible with the UB Max series of coils. The two included are the .2 ohm X2 coil rated at 60-80 watts and the .3 ohm X3 rated for 40-60 watts. Sitting on the lower right of the tray is the accessory box which contains the spare 5ml glass section, 8 spare o rings, user manual, warranty card, and a USB-C charging cable that can be used for charging the 18650 battery at 5V/2A but it’s usually recommended to charge batteries in an external charger.
I honestly don’t know where Lost Vape came up with the Coo name for the sub tank. The only thing that I know COO stands for is Chief Operating Officer but kind of doubt that is where they came up with the name. The Sub Coo tank comes with the 4ml glass installed on the tank but there is a 5ml spare glass included. There is also a 2ml TPD version available for places where there is a limit on liquid capacity. As always, it’s a good idea to disassemble and clean any tank before its first use. The Sub Coo tank is easily broken down.
The Sub Coo tank specifications are a little confusing but I’m thinking that the base of the tank is 23mm while the tank with the 4ml makes is have a diameter of 26mm and with the 5ml it increases to 28mm. I found the included drip tip very comfortable and used it the entire time testing the tanks on both samples. The top cap uses a ¼ turn design for easy refilling. Underneath there are two large fill ports and there is an o ring on the bottom of the top cap to seal the tank from leaking. As I mentioned earlier, the Sub Coo tank uses the UB Max coils which are a simple push in type coil. There are two fairly large slotted airflow inlets on the tank. Along with the generous airflow available, one can easily tell that this tank is built for DL vaping with the included coils having ranges of 40-60 watts and 60-80 watts.
Now let’s take a look at the Centaurus M100 mod. The 510 connection is centered on the top of the mod and secured with three torx head screws. The center pin is plated and spring loaded. The mod allows tanks up to 26mm to fit without overhang.
The side panels on the mod are removable and can be switched from one device to the other if you would like to get more of a customized look. Each panel has two large magnets which hold the panels in place securely with no panel movement or rattle. One side has the Lost Vape name printed on it while the other side has the Centaurus name. Both sides have the Centaurus symbol printed on them. I have to admit that the Beige version is a bit more attractive looking. The battery compartment is located underneath the right side panel and has a battery strap with the Lost Vape name printed on it to make battery removal easier. The battery polarity is clearly marked but was a little hard to get it to show up in a picture. The negative is on the bottom and the top has a spring loaded connection for the positive terminal.
The M100 has a 3 in 1 jog dial interface instead of the three button interface that we are used to seeing on the Quest series of mods from Lost Vape. This same interface was found on the M200 which I previously reviewed. Besides this ingenious control, there is a .96” TFT display, a sliding on/off switch, and the USB-C charging port. The sliding switch actually shuts the entire device on/off. The left position is off and the right position is on which makes sense to me. The dial has a lighted outer ring that indicates the battery level for a quick check without looking to the display. The color indications are as follows.
The display screen shows a plethora of information. My old eyes have a little trouble seeing the smaller numbers at the bottom of the screen. There are two modes available which are Normal and DIY. The Normal mode has the display in blue while the DIY is in red. The button operation on the M100 is pretty simple.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
It has truly been a pleasure testing the Lost Vape Centaurus M100 kit with the Sub Coo Tank. The M100 is a wattage only device but I’m more than ok with that. I honestly don’t remember the last time that I used temperature control.
I almost forgot to mention that the wattage adjustment on the M100 goes in one watt increments up to 40 watts and in two watt increments from 42-100 watts. I do however think that 100 watts is a bit much to ask from a single 18650 battery. I personally have never vaped at 100 watts. The maximum rated battery voltage is 4.2 so the M100 obviously doesn’t have a boost circuit. That has never really been much of a concern to me but might be for some. The M100 boasts a 5V/2A charging rate even though it’s not really recommended to charge batteries inside a mod. Someone with more knowledge than I have told me once that the DNA mods have a very good charging circuit and it’s probably as good or better than most chargers but I don’t know if that is the case with the Quest chip used in the M100. I do like the simplicity of operation of the M100 and the sliding power switch is an excellent feature. I have used it many times transporting the mod back and forth to work in my lunch box without worrying if the mod would accidentally fire. The mod itself is comfortable to hold and it’s nice that both side panels are interchangeable for customizing with different panels.
The UB Max coils that come with the Sub Coo Tank are not knew but are very good performing coils. I have over 300 puffs on each at the time of writing this review and have noticed no flavor degradation. I decided to use a mango liquid that I have been liking quite a bit in one of the tanks with the .3 ohm coil. The flavor production was very good with a setting of 46 watts which is well within the recommended operating range. I kept the airflow set about ¼ open for a slightly restricted DTL.
In the second tank, I used the .2 ohm coil which is rated for 60-80 watts with my favorite lemon pound cake recipe. With the airflow set about 1/3 open I settled with the wattage at 52 watts for a cooler vapor. The flavor was very good and of course provided a slightly larger amount of vapor compared to the previous coil. It was good but have gotten better flavor with other coils while using this liquid.
I really don’t have any complaints on the M100 besides perhaps wish the bottom numbers on the display were a little larger. The Sub Coo Tank performed well and I had zero leaking issues and no noticeable buildup of condensation. I do kind of wish that the M100 could use a 21700 battery but don’t know how much that would affect the physical size. It might be a trade off on hand feel to get a bigger battery in it.
I’d like to thank Lost Vape and Bella for sending the Lost Vape Centaurus M100 kits for my review. As always, a big thanks to the readers for joining me for another review. Below is a link to the website for your viewing pleasure.
CENTAURUS M100 BOX MOD - Lost Vape
The Centaurus M100 is the latest release in the Centaurus line of mods. I previously reviewed the Centaurus M200 which is basically a dual battery version of the M100. The M100 uses a single 18650 battery and lists a 100 watt maximum output. Instead of the standard three button Quest type interface, the M100 makes use of a 3 in 1 jog dial interface along with a sliding on/off switch. It does contain the Quest 2.0 chipset but uses the rotary control. Also included in the kit is the Centaurus Sub Coo tank that has a 5ml liquid capacity and is compatible with the UB Max coils.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1* Centaurus M100 Box Mod
1* Centaurus Sub Coo Tank (4ml)
1* 0.2Ω UB Max X2 Coil
1* 0.3Ω UB Max X3 Coil
1* Spare Glass Tube (5ml)
8* O-rings
1* Type-C Cable
2* User Manuals
1* Warranty Card
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Brand | Lost Vape |
| Product Name | Centaurus M100 Kit |
| Battery Type | Single external 18650 battery(not included) |
| Power Range | 5-100W |
| Battery Voltage | 3.0V-4.2V |
| Charging Voltage | 5V/2A |
| Type-C Cable | Support 5V/2A charger |
| Display | 0.96'' TFT display screen |
| Coil Resistance Supported | 0.1Ω-3.0Ω |
| Connector | 510 |
| Tank Capacity | 4ml/5ml |
| Filling | Top filling |
| Airflow | Stepless airflow adjustable |
| Fit For | Centaurus Sub Coo Tank, UB Max Coil 0.15Ω/0.2Ω/0.3Ω |
| Packing Size | 101.5*167*44.5mm |
| Carton Size | 550*380*280mm(15.085kg, 50pcs/carton) |
| Color | Midnight Blue, Knight Black, Lunar Pink, Gunmetal Gray, Interstella, Icy Mint, Dusty Rose, Galaxy Beige |
FEATURES:
1. Squircle frame, light and durable
2. Customizable dual-size panels
3. Single external 18650 battery with 100W max
4. Enhanced QUEST 2.0 chipset
5. 3-in-1 jog dial interface
6. Sliding on/off switch
7. 0.96'' TFT display screen
8. Universal 510 connector
9. Fit for Centaurus Sub Coo Tank
10. 4ml/5ml capacity, easy top filling
11. Leak-proof design for clear use
12. Stepless airflow adjustable
13. Fit for UB Max 0.15Ω/0.2Ω/0.3Ω
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
The packaging for the Centaurus M100 kit is a white box which is typical compared to previous Lost Vape samples I have received in the past. The front has the Lost Vape logo and name in the upper left corner. There is a color picture of the actual device contained inside the box with the Centaurus symbol in the background. There is also the Centaurus M100 name printed near the bottom. The back side of the box has the usual contents list and company information. Lost Vape was nice enough to send two samples which makes things easier for me. I was sent the Gunmetal Gray and Galaxy Beige versions for this review. Both are really fantastic looking and the pictures don’t really do them justice.
Once opened, inside you will find the M100 with the Sub Coo tank already installed. Sitting to the right in the white plastic tray are the two included coils. The Sub Coo tank is compatible with the UB Max series of coils. The two included are the .2 ohm X2 coil rated at 60-80 watts and the .3 ohm X3 rated for 40-60 watts. Sitting on the lower right of the tray is the accessory box which contains the spare 5ml glass section, 8 spare o rings, user manual, warranty card, and a USB-C charging cable that can be used for charging the 18650 battery at 5V/2A but it’s usually recommended to charge batteries in an external charger.
I honestly don’t know where Lost Vape came up with the Coo name for the sub tank. The only thing that I know COO stands for is Chief Operating Officer but kind of doubt that is where they came up with the name. The Sub Coo tank comes with the 4ml glass installed on the tank but there is a 5ml spare glass included. There is also a 2ml TPD version available for places where there is a limit on liquid capacity. As always, it’s a good idea to disassemble and clean any tank before its first use. The Sub Coo tank is easily broken down.
The Sub Coo tank specifications are a little confusing but I’m thinking that the base of the tank is 23mm while the tank with the 4ml makes is have a diameter of 26mm and with the 5ml it increases to 28mm. I found the included drip tip very comfortable and used it the entire time testing the tanks on both samples. The top cap uses a ¼ turn design for easy refilling. Underneath there are two large fill ports and there is an o ring on the bottom of the top cap to seal the tank from leaking. As I mentioned earlier, the Sub Coo tank uses the UB Max coils which are a simple push in type coil. There are two fairly large slotted airflow inlets on the tank. Along with the generous airflow available, one can easily tell that this tank is built for DL vaping with the included coils having ranges of 40-60 watts and 60-80 watts.
Now let’s take a look at the Centaurus M100 mod. The 510 connection is centered on the top of the mod and secured with three torx head screws. The center pin is plated and spring loaded. The mod allows tanks up to 26mm to fit without overhang.
The side panels on the mod are removable and can be switched from one device to the other if you would like to get more of a customized look. Each panel has two large magnets which hold the panels in place securely with no panel movement or rattle. One side has the Lost Vape name printed on it while the other side has the Centaurus name. Both sides have the Centaurus symbol printed on them. I have to admit that the Beige version is a bit more attractive looking. The battery compartment is located underneath the right side panel and has a battery strap with the Lost Vape name printed on it to make battery removal easier. The battery polarity is clearly marked but was a little hard to get it to show up in a picture. The negative is on the bottom and the top has a spring loaded connection for the positive terminal.
The M100 has a 3 in 1 jog dial interface instead of the three button interface that we are used to seeing on the Quest series of mods from Lost Vape. This same interface was found on the M200 which I previously reviewed. Besides this ingenious control, there is a .96” TFT display, a sliding on/off switch, and the USB-C charging port. The sliding switch actually shuts the entire device on/off. The left position is off and the right position is on which makes sense to me. The dial has a lighted outer ring that indicates the battery level for a quick check without looking to the display. The color indications are as follows.
- Red = 0-20%
- White – 20-40%
- Blue = 40-60%
- Green = 60-80%
- Purple = 80-100%
The display screen shows a plethora of information. My old eyes have a little trouble seeing the smaller numbers at the bottom of the screen. There are two modes available which are Normal and DIY. The Normal mode has the display in blue while the DIY is in red. The button operation on the M100 is pretty simple.
- Press the fire button 5X to turn the device on/off
- Press the fire button 3X to lock/unlock the wattage adjustment dial
- While in the lock mode, Press the fire button 5X to switch between Normal and DIY modes
- While the power is off, press the fire button and slide the switch to the on position to reset the puff counter
FINAL THOUGHTS:
It has truly been a pleasure testing the Lost Vape Centaurus M100 kit with the Sub Coo Tank. The M100 is a wattage only device but I’m more than ok with that. I honestly don’t remember the last time that I used temperature control.
I almost forgot to mention that the wattage adjustment on the M100 goes in one watt increments up to 40 watts and in two watt increments from 42-100 watts. I do however think that 100 watts is a bit much to ask from a single 18650 battery. I personally have never vaped at 100 watts. The maximum rated battery voltage is 4.2 so the M100 obviously doesn’t have a boost circuit. That has never really been much of a concern to me but might be for some. The M100 boasts a 5V/2A charging rate even though it’s not really recommended to charge batteries inside a mod. Someone with more knowledge than I have told me once that the DNA mods have a very good charging circuit and it’s probably as good or better than most chargers but I don’t know if that is the case with the Quest chip used in the M100. I do like the simplicity of operation of the M100 and the sliding power switch is an excellent feature. I have used it many times transporting the mod back and forth to work in my lunch box without worrying if the mod would accidentally fire. The mod itself is comfortable to hold and it’s nice that both side panels are interchangeable for customizing with different panels.
The UB Max coils that come with the Sub Coo Tank are not knew but are very good performing coils. I have over 300 puffs on each at the time of writing this review and have noticed no flavor degradation. I decided to use a mango liquid that I have been liking quite a bit in one of the tanks with the .3 ohm coil. The flavor production was very good with a setting of 46 watts which is well within the recommended operating range. I kept the airflow set about ¼ open for a slightly restricted DTL.
In the second tank, I used the .2 ohm coil which is rated for 60-80 watts with my favorite lemon pound cake recipe. With the airflow set about 1/3 open I settled with the wattage at 52 watts for a cooler vapor. The flavor was very good and of course provided a slightly larger amount of vapor compared to the previous coil. It was good but have gotten better flavor with other coils while using this liquid.
I really don’t have any complaints on the M100 besides perhaps wish the bottom numbers on the display were a little larger. The Sub Coo Tank performed well and I had zero leaking issues and no noticeable buildup of condensation. I do kind of wish that the M100 could use a 21700 battery but don’t know how much that would affect the physical size. It might be a trade off on hand feel to get a bigger battery in it.
I’d like to thank Lost Vape and Bella for sending the Lost Vape Centaurus M100 kits for my review. As always, a big thanks to the readers for joining me for another review. Below is a link to the website for your viewing pleasure.
CENTAURUS M100 BOX MOD - Lost Vape
