A back-to-basics box
The Centaurus M200 can deliver 200 W, and runs on a Quest 2.0 chipset that’s been reduced to its simplest form: there’s only one vaping mode and only two buttons to operate it. With its sleek finish, this box is a first-time vaper’s new best friend. it will also suit more experienced vapers looking for a no-frills vape.
Technical specs
| Dimensions | 93 x 56.7 x 26 mm |
| Weight | 149 g |
| Battery size | 2 x 18650 |
| Charging | USB-C, external charger |
| Maximum power | 200 |
| Max. atomizer diameter | 26 |
| Modes available | Watts |
What’s in the box?
- Mod
- USB cable
- User guide
Minimalistic design
The Centaurus M200 is made of anodised aluminium. It comes in 7 colours. The 510 connector is top and centre. It’s made of stainless steel and stands very slightly proud of the body of the box to prevent it getting scratched. The positive pin is spring-mounted. The M200 can take atomizers with a diameter of up to 26 mm without any overhang.
On the upper part of the front there’s a large rotary fire button that lights up. Underneath it is the control screen, where you adjust all the settings for the box. The electronics are easy to use and practical. We will come back to that later. The front also has the on/off switch and a USB-C port for recharging when needed.
There’s a panel on each side of the Centaurus M200. These are held in place by strong magnets. There is very slight side-to-side play, but this is barely noticeable and is not a problem during use. Two notches in the body of the box allow you to take these panels off. You can swap them if you want to. One of them has a striking engraving of the zodiac sign of Sagittarius in the centre and the name of the box at the bottom.
Inside, the battery compartment holds 2 x 18650 batteries. The upper contacts are spring-mounted. The battery direction is clearly marked. The chipset has built-in reverse polarity protection. The name of the manufacturer and the usual pictograms are also etched into it. There’s a fabric tab with the Lost Vape logo on it to help remove the batteries.
The Quest 2.0 chipset
Unsurprisingly, Lost Vape has brought back its Quest 2.0 chipset, but this version is ultra streamlined. The Centaurus M200 only has power mode, and there are two different displays: standard mode (blue display) and DIY mode (red display). Both of these show essential information about the device: the battery charge level (as a visual and as a percentage), the power setting, coil value, fire time and a puff counter.
The only difference between the two modes is the addition of the output voltage when you use it in DIY mode.
The screen is a 0.96 inch, OLED colour display. Some of the characters are a bit small, but still easy enough to read. You can’t change the brightness.
Apart from the on/off switch under the screen, there’s just one button on the Centaurus M200. This is a dual-purpose rotary button: press it to fire the box, and turn it to set the power level. It goes from 5 W to 200 W.
From 5 to 40 W it goes in increments of 1 W, from 40 to 100 in increments of 2 W, and from 100 to 200 W in 5 W increments.
Once you’ve set the power, press three times in a row to lock it. To change the mode, press five times (to unlock the box). It also displays the battery level via colour codes when you press the fire button: purple means 100 to 80% battery life, green means 80 to 60%, blue means 60 to 40%, white means 40 to 20% and red means 20 to 0%.
To reset the puff counter to zero, switch the box off and on again by pressing the fire button at the same time. The box is responsive and extremely easy to use, which is great in everyday life. The chipset manages the battery output perfectly. We didn’t notice any imbalance there.
Summary
What we like
- Build quality
- Only one vaping mode
- Ease of use
- Responsive chipset
What we don’t like
- Nothing
