Aspire Zelos M80 Nautilus 3SR Kit Review By Frenkyou

[Frenkyou]

Hi, today we're taking a look at the Zelos M80 Kit sent to me by Aspire. In this review, I'll examine each of the features that distinguish this item. I hope that by the end of this review, you've understood this product and can decide whether or not to invest in it. As always, my opinions are free and based on my personal experience. Enjoy the read.

► Aspire Zelos M80 Kit; Before we begin, let's take a look at some of the special features listed by the manufacturer:
• Elegant design, robust construction
• Intuitive lock function
• Five vaping modes for every style
• From 5 to 80W, choose the right power for you
• 0.96" TFT display with 8 adjustable brightness levels
• Two LED indicators with six selectable light effects enhance both the atmosphere and functionality.
• 2600mAh battery for all-day vaping
• Aspire ASP chipset for safety protection
• Nautilus 3SR Precision vaping, perfect flavor

► Aspire Zelos M80 Kit; Packaging:
The Aspire box packaging features the brand name, two logos, one small and one large, the product name (Zelos M80), and a picture of the kit in the center. On the back, we find a brief description of the brand's business, the packing list, warnings, contact information for Shenzhen Eigate Technology Co., Ltd., and legal trademarks and logos. On the side, we find the kit name, color (Silver), batch number, hologram, Scratch & Check, legal trademarks and logos, and some icons indicating the main features of this kit.

► Aspire Zelos M80 Kit; Packing List:
• 1x Zelos M80 Box Mod
• 1x Nautilus 3SR Atomizer (4ml)
• 1x Nautilus Coil 0.15Ω
• 1x Nautilus Coil 0.3Ω
• 1x Replacement Glass Tube (4ml)
• 1x Alternative Drip Tip
• 1x USB-C Cable
• 2x Replacement O-rings
• 1x Instruction Manual

► Aspire Zelos M80 Kit; Specifications:
• Materials: Zinc alloy, stainless steel, Pyrex glass, and POM
• Kit Dimensions: 35.9 x 25 x 122.4mm
• Atomizer Dimensions: 24.6 x 53.2mm
• Wattage: 5-80W
• Vaping Modes: VW, VV, TC, TCR, CPS, Bypass
• Display: 0.96-inch color TFT
• Battery: Built-in 2600mAh
• Charging Port: USB-C/2A
• Inhalation: MTL (mouth-to-lung) and RDL (close-lung)
• Liquid Capacity: 4ml
• Top Filling
• Compatible Coils: Nautilus Coil and Triton Mini Coil

► Aspire Zelos M80 Kit; Available Colors:
• SILVER
• BLACK & GUNMETAL
• BLACK & SILVER
• FULL BLACK
• PURPLE & SILVER
• PINK & SILVER
• GREEN & GUNMETAL
• GOLD.

► Aspire Zelos M80 Kit; How the Zelos M80 Mod Is Made:
The new Zelos M80 2025 Mod is very reminiscent of the 2021 Zelos 3 Mod in appearance. In the Kit version, both mods are equipped with a Nautilus, which in its various versions is recognized as the most popular and respected atomizer with replaceable heads in the world. The Zelos 3 Mod was equipped with the first Nautilus 3, today we find the Zelos M80 paired with the new Nautilus 3SR. The Zelos M80 Mod, with its integrated 2,600mAh battery, can be described as a compact mod, with a design that has been seen before but, in my opinion, is timeless and irreplaceable. This is because it combines the soft lines of the comfortable grip with the attractive, yet rounded edges of the front. What is immediately noticeable is the great structural solidity, and the available colors are quite sober. Ultimately, the dimensions are more than acceptable, comparable to those of a mod with an 18650 cell. The Zelos M80 Mod weighs approximately 120g, evenly distributed, and feels well-balanced in the hand, conveying a feeling of robustness and excellent ergonomics. The fusion of zinc alloy and satin-finish aluminum creates a classic yet elegant look, without being overbearing. The "Zelos M80" and "Aspire" writing are small and unobtrusive. The recess between the square front and the rounded back creates a rather ergonomic area to accommodate the fingertips, corresponding to the two vertical grooves that house two dynamic LEDs. The front features a slightly protruding, square Fire button at the top, comfortable and large enough to reach with your fingers. The Up/Down adjustment buttons are located at the bottom, above the USB-C charging port; both the Up/Down buttons and the USB port are well-placed and easy to use. Featuring a 0.96-inch TFT display, the Zelos M80 offers a bright and crisp screen with 8 adjustable brightness levels for an optimized viewing experience. Two LED indicators with six selectable lighting effects enhance both the ambiance and functionality.

► Aspire Zelos M80 Mod; 2,600mAh battery:
Charging should be done with a maximum current of 2A and a recommended voltage of 5V, using the Type-C cable. The screen will display a battery icon with a rising % value. When the battery is fully charged, after about 60 minutes, the screen will turn off. LED lights are active during charging, as well as during vaping. You can, however, choose to disable the LED lights, but we'll discuss that later.

 

[Frenkyou]

► Aspire Zelos M80 Mod; On/Off Button:
The bottom of the mod offers a large footprint, making this device very stable once positioned. This surface features a soft rubber mat that provides excellent grip, three vent holes, the CE mark, and the disposal logo. One of the unique features of the Zelos Mods is the switch button, housed in a small, concealed recess. The switch is marked "On" and "Off." I like using the switch button much more than the usual "5 clicks" to turn the mod on and off. You can safely place the device in your pocket and quickly reuse it by simply moving the lever.

► Aspire Zelos M80 Mod; Operating Guide:
• Press the Fire button 5 times to turn the mod on/off.
• Quick Power Off: Slide the bottom power switch to "OFF."
• Quick Power On: Slide the battery switch to "ON."
• Lock/Unlock: Press the Up/Down buttons simultaneously. When the Up/Down buttons are locked, only the Fire button works.
• With the mod unlocked, using the Up/Down buttons allows you to adjust the power from 1 to 80W in 0.5W increments.
• Press the Fire button and the "+" button simultaneously to enter the main menu. The screen will display "MODE," "ANIMATION," "BRIGHT," "LIGHT," and "EXIT." Press the "+" or "-" buttons to choose the parameter you want to set, then press the Fire button to enter.
• When entering the "MODE" setting, press the "+" or "-" button to select the output mode from WATT, VOLTAGE, BYPASS, TC/TCR, and CPS, then press the Fire button to confirm.
* In CPS mode, press the "-" and "+" buttons simultaneously to set the value to C1/C2/C3.
• When entering the "ANIMATION" setting, press the "+" or "-" buttons to select one of the 3 animations, then press the Fire button to confirm. You can disable the animations completely.
• When entering the "BRIGHTNESS" setting, press the "+" or "-" buttons to Adjust the screen brightness through 8 levels, then press the Fire button to confirm and exit.
• When you access the "LIGHT" setting, press the "+" or "-" buttons to choose one of these LED colors: RED, GREEN, BLUE, PURPLE, ORANGE, YELLOW, RAINBOW, EXIT. On the same screen, select "EFFECT" and press the "+" or "-" buttons to choose one of these light effects: A, B, C, D, E, OFF. You can disable the LED lights completely if you wish.
• When you access the "PUFFS" setting, you can reset the counter, otherwise exit.

► Protection notifications:
• Cut Off 10s: "10s OVER TIME" appears on the screen
• Open Circuit Protection: "CHECK ATOMIZER" appears on the screen
• Short Circuit Protection: "LOW RES" appears on the screen
• Low Voltage Protection: "LOW BATTERY" appears on the screen
• Overcharge Protection: "LOW BATTERY" appears on the screen "Stop Charging"
• Overheat Protection: "TOO HOT" appears on the screen
• Abnormal Charge Protection: "CHECK USB" appears on the screen

► Aspire Zelos M80 Mod; 510 Thread:
The top of the mod features a slightly raised steel 510 cup to prevent scratches when screwing in and out tanks.
The gold-plated pin is spring-loaded and the thread is smooth. The Zelos M80 Mod can accommodate tanks up to 25mm in diameter without any protrusion. Our 24mm Nautilus 3SR is perfect for this mod.

► Nautilus 3SR:
The Aspire Zelos M80 kit is equipped with the highly anticipated Aspire Nautilus 3SR 24mm tank with a 4ml capacity. It can be purchased together with the Zelos M80, or separately in three different colors: Silver, Black, Gunmetal.

Compared to the original Nautilus 3 and the subsequent Nautilus 3S, there are no noteworthy differences. The substantial difference lies in how the e-liquid capacity is managed. The original Nautilus 3 was released with an exposed glass and offered a capacity of 4ml, while the subsequent Nautilus 3S had a protective cage that took up space from the internal glass, reducing the e-liquid capacity to 3.7ml. Therefore, with the Nautilus 3SR, Aspire has reintroduced the protective glass cage but, most importantly, has restored the maximum e-liquid capacity to 4ml, like the original Nautilus 3, which, however, did not have the protective cage. The "solid" SS construction of this tank, already with the first "Nautilus 3" version, offered greater quality, even compared to the Nautilus GT. The Nautilus 3SR is therefore a "mature" project and has reached the pinnacle of its development. Indeed, we find the ease of refilling with the precise and well-braked "slide" opening of the top cap, up to the practical "press-fit" coil changing system, which makes coil replacement extremely quick and safe even when the tank is full. The anti-leaking system uses a flap inside the tank that rises when the coil is inserted, while when the coil is removed, the flap lowers, preventing e-liquid from leaking.

Like its predecessors, the Nautilus 3SR features an adjustable AFC ring with knurled stoppers for a good grip.
Multiple AFC adjustments are possible, with the diameters of the holes for regulating the airflow to the coil being 3.0, 2.5, 1.8, 1.5, 1.2, 1.0, and 0.8mm. This system, with holes compared to a slotted system, ensures a smoother airflow and greater precision for MTL vaping.

The Nautilus 3SR is compatible with all Nautilus and Triton Mini series coils. As I mentioned before, the Nautilus 3SR features an advanced anti-leak system to allow coil replacement even with a full tank!

► Aspire Zelos M80 Kit; Final Conclusions:
During this review and in the product description, you've read my visual and tactile impressions, so let's conclude with my user impressions. The Zelos M80 is a mod equipped with an ASP circuit, undoubtedly one of the best chipsets in terms of reliability and performance among entry-level mods. The "switch" button greatly simplifies turning it off, preventing accidental activation of the coil. Navigating the menu is really easy and full of options and adjustments. Everything is accompanied by countless lighting and color effects with up to 3 different animations; this entire scenic component can be excluded when you want to go unnoticed. The 2,600 mAh battery management offers considerable battery life between charges, especially with lights and animations disabled. Battery life is long, especially if you use the mod in MTL. Finally, my impressions of this Nautilus 3SR tank are extremely favorable. I own the entire Nautilus series, which I always keep clean and efficient. I also currently own all 3 available colors of the Nautilus 3SR because I believe this is undoubtedly the most advanced and best-made Nautilus of all time. In my opinion, Aspire has done an excellent job once again, managing to renew a mod and tank that were already very advanced. As far as I'm concerned, you can purchase this kit with complete confidence and you will be satisfied.

• Thank you to Aspire for sending me the Zelos M80 Kit for this review.

https://www.aspirecig.com/zelos-series/zelos-m80/

• Thanks for reading.

 

[hittman]

Great review Frenkyou!

 

[Frenkyou]

Thank you Hitt