Hello and welcome back to another review on a Lost Vape product. This time I was sent the Lost Vape Orion Mini in order to provide a fair and honest review. If you’ve been around for a while you might remember the Orion series of products. I still have a couple of the Orion Q and an Orion dna but haven’t used them in a long time. This latest revision in the Orion series is still a well-built device but simplified for easier use. The Mini had not been released yet when I received it but I saw that a few websites had it listed but they said that it had three power levels when it does not and it is not mentioned in the user manual. The body is made of zinc alloy and has an 800mah battery capacity with an output range of 8-17 watts. The pod tank has a 3ml liquid capacity and there are two coils included. There is the UB Mini S1 which is .8 ohm rated at 12-17 watts and the UB Mini S2 which is 1.0 ohm coil rated at 9-13 watts.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1 Lost Vape Orion Mini
1 Lost Vape Orion Mini Pod
1 0.8ohm UB Mini S1 Coil
1 1.2ohm UB Mini S2 Coil
1 Type-C USB Cable
1 User Manual
1 Warranty Card
SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES:
Quest Chipset
Dimensions - 88.5mm by 34.2mm by 14mm
Integrated 800mAh Battery
Wattage Output Range: 8-17W
Zinc-Alloy Chassis Construction
Intuitive Firing Button
LED Indicator Light
3mL Pod Capacity
Side Fill System - Silicone Stoppered
Adjustable Airflow Control Switch
Lost Vape UB Mini Coil Series
0.8ohm UB Mini S1 Coil
1.0ohm UB Mini S2 Coil
Press Fit Coil Installation
Low Battery Protection
Short-Circuit Protection
Open-Circuit Protection
10S Overtime Protection
Type-C USB Port
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
The Orion Mini came in a two part white box with outer sleeve like I’ve become accustomed to seeing from Lost Vape. The device pictured on the front of each of the two samples I received matched the actual device inside. Also on the front is a label stating that it uses a new Quest chip. At the time of writing this review I had no information on this new chip.
It’s simple but nice packaging. On the back of the box is a contents list and on one side there are some features listed as well as a Lost Vape authenticity code on the back. This is only a small annoyance but I don’t like when I open a device and the paperwork is on top and falls out. This happened when I opened both samples where one of the papers fell to the floor. Like I said it’s a small thing but does kind of bug me. One other thing I’ve seen repeatedly from different manufacturers is the accessories are in a box underneath the device with a cut out pull tab. Almost always the tab tears due to the box being so tightly fit in the outer box.
I received two samples for the review which I greatly appreciate when a company does this. I can then try each coil in a different device which makes testing easier for the review. I received a carbon fiber version and yellow pine wood color version. Lost Vape also was nice enough to send a couple extra pods but no extra coils. That’s fine as it wasn’t necessary in order to test the devices for review.
On the side that I’ll call the front is power button which is used to turn the Mini on/off with five clicks of the button. Other than that it is used to fire the device and has no other function. There are not different power levels adjustable on this model. Near the bottom is a single indicator light that tells the battery level when the button is pressed. The light indicates battery level as follows.
- Green = Fully charged
- Blue = 3.7-3.9v
- Red= < 3.7v
The Mini only has an 800mah battery capacity which I thought wouldn’t last very long and for a pod mod of this size I would have expected at least 1000mah but was pleasantly surprised with the battery life. I was able to run one full tank and about 2/3 of a second tank before the indicator flashed red and I was forced to recharge the battery.
The safety features are as follows.
- Low Battery: LED will flash 10 times and output will shut off when battery voltage goes below 3.3v before using or 3.0v while being used.
- Short Circuit: LED will flash 2 times if a short circuit is sensed.
- Open Circuit: LED will flash 3 times when no atomizer is detected.
- Over 10s: LED will flash 5 times and output will shut off if vaping over 10s continuously.
As you can see in the picture below, there is also the sliding airflow control on this side when the pod is installed. The airflow control is built into the pod rather than the mod.
On one side is the Lost Vape name near the bottom and on the other side is the Orion Mini name. As you can see from the pictures below, the pod can only be inserted one way due to the shape of the mod with one side raised and the pod matches that shape. The body of the mod is made from zinc alloy and has a nice weight and feeling of a quality made product for such a small device.
The side opposite of the button side is just smooth with nothing to show. The top of the Mini where the pod inserts has two gold plated contacts and two magnets that match up with the pod to hold it in place securely. It’s a little hard to see but there is an arrow on one end that points to the button side and is the same side the molded tip of the pod goes to. The pod can only go in one way and is very obvious. While using the Mini, I have had no leaking and the tiniest bit of condensation. Literally just a couple tiny droplets.
The bottom of the Mini has the USB-C charging port and four venting holes. I’m not real crazy about devices like this that you can’t stand up while charging but it’s not that big of a deal.
The pod for the Mini has a 3ml capacity which is pretty good for a small device such as this. The pod is all one molded piece so the drip tip is not replaceable. I’m not sure why they changed this as some of the previous versions did have removable tips. The tinting on the pod is a little too dark in my opinion. You don’t have to have a flashlight held up to it to see the liquid level but it’s not super easy to see. Also on previous versions I had in the past they were all top fill where this new one is a side fill. The rubber plug seats into the fill hole very tightly and I was afraid I was going to tear the plug the first time I tried to open it. However, it has not leaked a drop so maybe it needs to be that tight. The fill plug is marked with an arrow and the word OPEN so you know which side to pull from. The airflow control slides vertically and is built into the pod. I have been liking it mostly open with both coils. This one isn’t a cloud machine but produces a decent amount of vapor and the flavor production is pretty good.
The .8 and 1.0 UB Mini coils are long and skinny little coils. When you insert the coils into the pod then you have to make sure to insert them so that the slot in the coil goes to the side rather than in line with the airflow control so that the shape of the coil matches the cut out in the bottom of the pod so it can be fully pushed into the pod. The bottom of the pod has two magnets that align with the ones in the mod. The pod is held very securely and I have had zero issues with it coming loose accidentally.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Overall the Lost Vape Orion Mini Pod Kit is a decent pod device. It is small enough to carry in a pocket but would recommend shutting it off as I had mine fire in my pocket at work. Just like other Lost Vape devices I’ve tried it has the feel of a quality built device with the zinc alloy frame and different color variations available. The flavor from the UB Mini coils is pretty good for this type of device and even though it only has an 800mah battery, it seemed to have decent battery life. Is it going to last all day? Probably not if you vape more than 4-5ml from a pod device but should last for most outings.
The Mini doesn’t have variable power levels like some of the previous versions of the Orion but I think that this one is targeted more at the beginning level vaper. It’s pretty simple. Insert the coil, fill the pod, press the button five times, and vape. I do wish they had stuck with the top fill like previous versions had and feel like there is room on top to do that. I don’t love the side fill with the rubber plug but was able to fill from a 10ml plastic bottle without making a mess despite the tinting on the pod being rather dark in my opinion.
I got almost no condensation and no leaking at all from either of the samples I received. I know I’m being picky but with a pod device of this size I really wish they had made it auto draw also. With the airflow control sitting right above the fire button it is kind of easy to cover part of the airflow with your fingers and I had to make a conscious effort at first to not cover the airflow control when pressing the fire button. After some use it became somewhat of a reflex as I knew how I needed to hold it.
So, would I recommend the Lost Vape Orion Mini Pod Kit to you? If you’re looking for a small reliable pod device that can easily be put in a pocket or purse that doesn’t seem to leak in my experience then yes.
I’d like to thank Lost Vape and Antonia for sending the Lost Vape Orion Mini Pod Kit samples for this review. A big thanks to you the readers that allow me to do this. Below is a link to the website for your convenience.
Orion Mini Pod Kit – Lost Vape
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1 Lost Vape Orion Mini
1 Lost Vape Orion Mini Pod
1 0.8ohm UB Mini S1 Coil
1 1.2ohm UB Mini S2 Coil
1 Type-C USB Cable
1 User Manual
1 Warranty Card
SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES:
Quest Chipset
Dimensions - 88.5mm by 34.2mm by 14mm
Integrated 800mAh Battery
Wattage Output Range: 8-17W
Zinc-Alloy Chassis Construction
Intuitive Firing Button
LED Indicator Light
3mL Pod Capacity
Side Fill System - Silicone Stoppered
Adjustable Airflow Control Switch
Lost Vape UB Mini Coil Series
0.8ohm UB Mini S1 Coil
1.0ohm UB Mini S2 Coil
Press Fit Coil Installation
Low Battery Protection
Short-Circuit Protection
Open-Circuit Protection
10S Overtime Protection
Type-C USB Port
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
The Orion Mini came in a two part white box with outer sleeve like I’ve become accustomed to seeing from Lost Vape. The device pictured on the front of each of the two samples I received matched the actual device inside. Also on the front is a label stating that it uses a new Quest chip. At the time of writing this review I had no information on this new chip.
It’s simple but nice packaging. On the back of the box is a contents list and on one side there are some features listed as well as a Lost Vape authenticity code on the back. This is only a small annoyance but I don’t like when I open a device and the paperwork is on top and falls out. This happened when I opened both samples where one of the papers fell to the floor. Like I said it’s a small thing but does kind of bug me. One other thing I’ve seen repeatedly from different manufacturers is the accessories are in a box underneath the device with a cut out pull tab. Almost always the tab tears due to the box being so tightly fit in the outer box.
I received two samples for the review which I greatly appreciate when a company does this. I can then try each coil in a different device which makes testing easier for the review. I received a carbon fiber version and yellow pine wood color version. Lost Vape also was nice enough to send a couple extra pods but no extra coils. That’s fine as it wasn’t necessary in order to test the devices for review.
On the side that I’ll call the front is power button which is used to turn the Mini on/off with five clicks of the button. Other than that it is used to fire the device and has no other function. There are not different power levels adjustable on this model. Near the bottom is a single indicator light that tells the battery level when the button is pressed. The light indicates battery level as follows.
- Green = Fully charged
- Blue = 3.7-3.9v
- Red= < 3.7v
The Mini only has an 800mah battery capacity which I thought wouldn’t last very long and for a pod mod of this size I would have expected at least 1000mah but was pleasantly surprised with the battery life. I was able to run one full tank and about 2/3 of a second tank before the indicator flashed red and I was forced to recharge the battery.
The safety features are as follows.
- Low Battery: LED will flash 10 times and output will shut off when battery voltage goes below 3.3v before using or 3.0v while being used.
- Short Circuit: LED will flash 2 times if a short circuit is sensed.
- Open Circuit: LED will flash 3 times when no atomizer is detected.
- Over 10s: LED will flash 5 times and output will shut off if vaping over 10s continuously.
As you can see in the picture below, there is also the sliding airflow control on this side when the pod is installed. The airflow control is built into the pod rather than the mod.
On one side is the Lost Vape name near the bottom and on the other side is the Orion Mini name. As you can see from the pictures below, the pod can only be inserted one way due to the shape of the mod with one side raised and the pod matches that shape. The body of the mod is made from zinc alloy and has a nice weight and feeling of a quality made product for such a small device.
The side opposite of the button side is just smooth with nothing to show. The top of the Mini where the pod inserts has two gold plated contacts and two magnets that match up with the pod to hold it in place securely. It’s a little hard to see but there is an arrow on one end that points to the button side and is the same side the molded tip of the pod goes to. The pod can only go in one way and is very obvious. While using the Mini, I have had no leaking and the tiniest bit of condensation. Literally just a couple tiny droplets.
The bottom of the Mini has the USB-C charging port and four venting holes. I’m not real crazy about devices like this that you can’t stand up while charging but it’s not that big of a deal.
The pod for the Mini has a 3ml capacity which is pretty good for a small device such as this. The pod is all one molded piece so the drip tip is not replaceable. I’m not sure why they changed this as some of the previous versions did have removable tips. The tinting on the pod is a little too dark in my opinion. You don’t have to have a flashlight held up to it to see the liquid level but it’s not super easy to see. Also on previous versions I had in the past they were all top fill where this new one is a side fill. The rubber plug seats into the fill hole very tightly and I was afraid I was going to tear the plug the first time I tried to open it. However, it has not leaked a drop so maybe it needs to be that tight. The fill plug is marked with an arrow and the word OPEN so you know which side to pull from. The airflow control slides vertically and is built into the pod. I have been liking it mostly open with both coils. This one isn’t a cloud machine but produces a decent amount of vapor and the flavor production is pretty good.
The .8 and 1.0 UB Mini coils are long and skinny little coils. When you insert the coils into the pod then you have to make sure to insert them so that the slot in the coil goes to the side rather than in line with the airflow control so that the shape of the coil matches the cut out in the bottom of the pod so it can be fully pushed into the pod. The bottom of the pod has two magnets that align with the ones in the mod. The pod is held very securely and I have had zero issues with it coming loose accidentally.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Overall the Lost Vape Orion Mini Pod Kit is a decent pod device. It is small enough to carry in a pocket but would recommend shutting it off as I had mine fire in my pocket at work. Just like other Lost Vape devices I’ve tried it has the feel of a quality built device with the zinc alloy frame and different color variations available. The flavor from the UB Mini coils is pretty good for this type of device and even though it only has an 800mah battery, it seemed to have decent battery life. Is it going to last all day? Probably not if you vape more than 4-5ml from a pod device but should last for most outings.
The Mini doesn’t have variable power levels like some of the previous versions of the Orion but I think that this one is targeted more at the beginning level vaper. It’s pretty simple. Insert the coil, fill the pod, press the button five times, and vape. I do wish they had stuck with the top fill like previous versions had and feel like there is room on top to do that. I don’t love the side fill with the rubber plug but was able to fill from a 10ml plastic bottle without making a mess despite the tinting on the pod being rather dark in my opinion.
I got almost no condensation and no leaking at all from either of the samples I received. I know I’m being picky but with a pod device of this size I really wish they had made it auto draw also. With the airflow control sitting right above the fire button it is kind of easy to cover part of the airflow with your fingers and I had to make a conscious effort at first to not cover the airflow control when pressing the fire button. After some use it became somewhat of a reflex as I knew how I needed to hold it.
So, would I recommend the Lost Vape Orion Mini Pod Kit to you? If you’re looking for a small reliable pod device that can easily be put in a pocket or purse that doesn’t seem to leak in my experience then yes.
I’d like to thank Lost Vape and Antonia for sending the Lost Vape Orion Mini Pod Kit samples for this review. A big thanks to you the readers that allow me to do this. Below is a link to the website for your convenience.
Orion Mini Pod Kit – Lost Vape
