Lost Vape Centaurus | from pod to box mod, step by step

Search for Lost Vape Centaurus and you get a full page of kits, box mods and tanks. The name keeps coming back because the brand uses it for almost everything, including the mod and the tank screwed on top of it.

For anyone moving on from a pod, that choice raises a real question. Some models charge like a phone, others need two batteries and an app. Picking at random often means skipping several steps at once.

Lost Vape Centaurus, the right step depends on what you already handle

The Lost Vape Centaurus range reads like a staircase of five steps. Each one adds a single thing to learn, and the Centaurus that fits is the one that asks for just one more skill than your current device.

Step 1, the E40 Ultra, a pod with a built-in battery and a cartridge.
Step 2, the PM100, a stronger pod mod that takes two types of cartridge.
Step 3, the M120 S, a built-in battery with a 510 connection for your own tank.
Step 4, the M120, the same mod powered by an external battery.
Step 5, the BT200, two 18650 cells and app control.

A vaper who is comfortable with a pod gains most by climbing one step. Jumping from the first to the last means learning four new things at the same time.

The Centaurus staircase in one table

The table draws on the specifications Lost Vape publishes, checked against retailer listings for the PM100, the M120 and the BT200. It shows what changes from one step of the Lost Vape Centaurus staircase to the next, not raw performance.

Step	Model	Power source	Output	What you fit	Stated charging
1	E40 Ultra	built-in battery, 1500 mAh	5 to 45 W	E Plus cartridge, 3 ml or 2 ml TPD	5 V, 1.4 A
2	PM100	built-in battery, 4500 mAh	5 to 100 W	5 ml DTL or 4.5 ml MTL cartridge	supports a 5 V, 3 A charger
3	M120 S	built-in battery, 5500 mAh	5 to 120 W	tank with a 510 connection	supports a 5 V, 2 A charger
4	M120	one 18650 or 21700 cell, not included	5 to 120 W	tank with a 510 connection	supports a 5 V, 2 A charger
5	BT200	two 18650 cells, not included	5 to 200 W	tank with a 510 connection	supports a 5 V, 2 A charger

Several capacities exceed 2 ml in the international versions. UK rules cap refillable tanks and cartridges at 2 ml, and Lost Vape does list a 2 ml TPD version for the E40 Ultra and for the BT200 kit tank. Nicotine e-liquid is limited to 20 mg/ml and sold in bottles of 10 ml at most.

Steps 1 and 2, from cartridge pod to pod mod

The first two steps need no batteries to buy and no tank to choose. They teach wattage adjustment and coil changes without leaving the pod format.

The E40 Ultra, a pod that prepares for what comes next

The E40 Ultra keeps the simplicity of a pod, with a 1500 mAh battery and a top-fill E Plus cartridge. It still introduces two box mod ideas, an output range of 5 to 45 W and cartridges with replaceable coils.

The compatible UB Elite coils run from 0.3 to 0.8 ohm in single mesh, with a dual mesh variant. The stated range for the device spans 0.25 to 2 ohms. ECO and BOOST modes complete the set.

The PM100, a pod mod to try two draws

The PM100 grows noticeably, to 160 g, to hold 4500 mAh and reach 100 W. Lost Vape pairs it with two cartridges, a 5 ml DTL cartridge with a replaceable coil for direct-to-lung vaping, and a 4.5 ml MTL cartridge with a built-in coil for a tighter draw.

This step lets you try direct-to-lung vaping without moving to a box mod. Its 1.66-inch screen already shows box mod information, and its resistance range goes down to 0.12 ohm.

Step 3, the M120 S and the 510 connection

The M120 S marks the real move to a box mod. Its 5500 mAh battery stays built in, but the top carries a 510 connection, the standard thread that takes most tanks on sale.

What the 510 connection changes

With a 510 connection, the vaper chooses the tank and coils. The M120 S accepts 0.1 to 3 ohms, a range that covers both open and tight draws. Lost Vape presents it with its 4 ml Nano MTL tank, designed for mouth-to-lung vaping, which a UK shop must sell in its 2 ml form.

Three modes to learn on

The mod offers Power, Turbo and MTL modes, and Lost Vape notes that the MTL wattage range depends on the coil. Power mode, which holds a constant wattage, is the easiest to read on a first mod. The 1.47-inch TFT screen comes with six interface themes.

Steps 4 and 5, an external cell, then a matched pair

The last two steps remove the built-in battery. Safety and battery life then depend on the cells you buy, choose and look after yourself.

The M120, the same mod with a removable cell

The M120 shares the M120 S specification, its dimensions, its 120 W and its three modes. Only the power source changes, to an external 18650 or 21700 cell that is not included. This step teaches you to handle a cell, check its wrap and charge it separately when needed.

The BT200, two cells and an app

The BT200 reaches 200 W on two 18650 cells, not included, with its Quest X 3.0 chip and seven vaping modes. It adds a Bluetooth app for iOS and Android that handles settings, user modes and wallpapers.

Two cells in series need a proper matched pair, meaning two identical batteries bought together and always used together. Our guide to the Geekvape Aegis Legend 5 mod explains that choice for another dual-battery mod. The BT200 kit comes with the Sub Ohm V2 tank and two UB Max coils, the 0.15 ohm X1 (80 to 120 W) and the 0.3 ohm X3 (40 to 60 W).

Charging a Centaurus at each step

The stated charging current changes from step to step, a detail shop listings tend to skip. Lost Vape gives 5 V at 1.4 A for the E40 Ultra, a supported 5 V, 3 A charger for the PM100, a supported 5 V, 2 A charger for the M120, and 5 V at 2 A for the BT200.

A stronger mains adapter will not charge faster than the device’s own circuit allows. For the M200, another dual-battery mod in the range, one retailer recommends an external battery charger rather than fast charging from the mains. On the BT200, such a charger also lets you charge both cells together, which helps keep the pair matched.

Which Lost Vape Centaurus suits your profile

The right model follows from your current device, not from the highest wattage. Our comparison of pods and box mods helps you place that starting point.

Coming from a pod without replaceable coils, the E40 Ultra.
For trying direct-to-lung vaping without a box mod, the PM100 and its DTL cartridge.
Keen to choose your own tank without managing a battery, the M120 S.
Already comfortable handling a cell, the M120.
Confident with matched pairs and after fine control, the BT200.

FAQ

Five questions that come up when comparing models across the range.

What is the difference between the Centaurus BT200 and the M200?

Both are dual 18650 box mods that reach 200 W. The BT200 adds Bluetooth app control, its Quest X 3.0 chip and a 2.4-inch screen stated by Lost Vape. The M200 is adjusted with its dial, and its listing mentions no app.

Lost Vape uses Centaurus as a range name for its box mods, pods and tanks. An M200 kit therefore pairs the Centaurus M200 mod with the Centaurus Sub Ohm tank, which is why the name appears twice in so many listings.

What does the button lock on the E40 Ultra block?

According to the manufacturer’s page, the lock disables firing through the fire button and wattage adjustment through the plus and minus buttons, which prevents accidental firing in a pocket.

How can I tell if a Centaurus tank is the 2 ml version?

For the BT200 kit tank, Lost Vape states that all TPD versions hold 2 ml. The TPD kit therefore ships with a 2 ml tank and a 2 ml spare glass. The TPD marking on the box or listing is the thing to check.

Which e-liquid suits the next step up?

A move to direct-to-lung vaping, with the PM100 DTL cartridge or a sub-ohm coil, usually goes with an e-liquid higher in vegetable glycerine. Our guide to choosing an e-liquid explains the balance.

Lost Vape Centaurus, one step at a time

Behind the Lost Vape Centaurus name sits a complete progression, from a 45 W pod to a 200 W mod controlled from a phone. Each step adds a single skill, the replaceable coil, the second draw, the 510 connection, the external cell, then the matched pair.

Climbing one step at a time leaves room to learn each setting. That reasoning applies across the Lost Vape Centaurus range and to all the vaping hardware covered on Puff Insider. For a first device, our guide for adult beginners is the place to start.

Editorial content for adult readers only. Vaping products can contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance. Vaping products are not for sale to anyone under 18 in the UK. This article is not a buying recommendation.