Aspire Zelos M80 Vape Kit

Introduction

Aspire Zelos M80 Vape Kit: a refillable MTL and RDL kit with a 2600mAh battery, 5-80W output and the Nautilus 3SR tank, £52.99 with a free 10ml e-liquid. Best for ex-smokers and disposable switchers. Not ideal for cloud chasers vaping above 30W all day.

Key Facts

• The Aspire Zelos M80 has a built-in 2600mAh battery and a 5-80W power range.
• The Zelos M80 kit includes the Aspire Nautilus 3SR tank with a 2ml UK TPD capacity.
• The kit ships with a 0.3 ohm Nautilus mesh coil and a spare 1.8 ohm Nautilus BVC coil.
• The Nautilus 3SR tank accepts the full Aspire Nautilus coil range, from 0.3 ohm to 1.8 ohm.
• The Zelos M80 charges by USB Type-C at 2A, with a full charge in around one hour.
• The Zelos M80 has a 0.96-inch TFT colour screen with Watt, Volt, Bypass, TC and CPS modes.

The Aspire Zelos M80 Vape Kit pairs a compact 80W mod with the Nautilus 3SR, the 2026 version of the coil platform Aspire built its name on. One refillable vape covers two draw styles, decided by the coil in the tank. This is the M80 with a coil tank, not the Zelos X80 pod kit and not the older Zelos 3, so buy Nautilus coils, not pods.

Key Specs Customers Check

• Battery: built-in 2600mAh. A full day for most vapers; no 18650 cell to buy.
• Power: 5-80W, five modes. Big headroom, though the supplied coils run under 30W.
• Tank: Nautilus 3SR, 2ml (UK TPD). Top fill, so no unscrewing the tank to refill.
• Coils supplied: 0.3 ohm mesh and 1.8 ohm BVC. One for each draw style, out of the box.
• Charging: USB Type-C at 2A. Around an hour from flat, and it vapes while charging.
• Screen: 0.96 inch TFT colour display. Wattage, battery and coil resistance at a glance.
• Airflow: adjustable bottom ring. Close it for a tight draw, open it for warmer clouds.
• Size: 123.5 x 25 x 35.3mm, about 190g. Slim enough for a jacket pocket.

Pick Your Inhale: MTL or RDL

MTL (mouth to lung) is a tight, cigarette-like draw. RDL (restricted direct lung) is a deeper, looser pull straight to the lungs. The coil decides which:

• 1.8 ohm BVC coil at 10-14W: tight MTL draw, airflow nearly closed. The right start for anyone leaving cigarettes or disposables.
• 0.3 ohm mesh coil at 23-28W: warmer RDL draw, airflow open. More vapour, bigger flavour, faster e-liquid use.

Nautilus Coils & E-Liquid Pairing

The 1.8 ohm MTL coil wants 50/50 liquids: 10ml nic salt e-liquids in 10mg or 20mg give a smooth throat hit close to a cigarette. The 0.3 ohm mesh coil wants thicker juice, so pick 70/30 shortfill e-liquids at 3-6mg freebase. Heavy smokers should start on 20mg salts; lighter smokers can drop to 10mg.

Battery Life, Coil Life & Running Cost

Vaping MTL at 12-14W, owners report up to two days per charge; RDL near 28W lasts a full working day. A Nautilus coil lasts about a week, and a pack of five Aspire Nautilus replacement coils costs £7.49, near £1.50 a week. With two or three 10ml bottles on top, running costs sit around £6 a week, a fraction of a disposable habit.

Coil Compatibility & Refills

The Nautilus 3SR takes the whole Nautilus family: BVC 1.6 ohm (7-11W) and 1.8 ohm (10-14W), Nautilus 2 0.7 ohm (18-23W), 2S 0.4 ohm (23-28W), and meshed 1.0 ohm (13-15W), 0.7 ohm (20-25W) and 0.3 ohm (23-28W). Zelos X80 and Flexus pods do not fit. The mod sits in the wider range of Aspire vape kits and, like other vapes with a screen, reads out the fitted coil's resistance so wattage is never a guess.

Which Colour to Pick

Full Black and Black & Silver are the discreet picks and usually first to sell out. Gunmetal has the classic metal-mod look vapers in their 40s and 50s tend to choose. Gold & Silver and Pink & Silver stand out, while Green & Gunmetal suits out-and-about users wanting something less common.

How to Set Up the Zelos M80

1. Charge fully by USB-C, then screw on the Nautilus 3SR tank.
2. Prime the coil: drip 3-4 drops of e-liquid onto the cotton ports, fill from the top, wait 5-10 minutes.
3. Press the fire button five times to switch on.
4. Set 10-14W for the 1.8 ohm coil or 23-28W for the 0.3 ohm coil.
5. Airflow nearly closed for MTL, open for RDL, then take the first draw.

How to Make It Last Longer

• No chain vaping: a few seconds between puffs lets the wick re-soak.
• Never fire a dry tank: refill before liquid drops below the coil's wick ports.
• Stay inside the coil's wattage band: the printed range exists to stop burnt cotton.
• Rinse the tank weekly in warm water when changing coils or flavours.
• Top up before empty: avoiding a flat battery keeps the cell healthy.

Price & Value

Against the Aspire Zelos X at £39.99, the extra spend buys a built-in 2600mAh battery (the Zelos X takes a separate 18650 cell) and the newer Nautilus 3SR tank. Versus the Innokin Coolfire Z80, the M80 needs no extra battery.

What's in the Box

• Zelos M80 mod (2600mAh built-in)
• Nautilus 3SR tank, 2ml
• 0.3 ohm Nautilus mesh coil (pre-installed)
• 1.8 ohm Nautilus BVC coil (spare)
• Spare drip tip, tank glass and O-rings
• USB-C charging cable and user manual

Aspire Zelos M80 FAQs

Which coils fit the Zelos M80?

Every Aspire Nautilus series coil fits the Nautilus 3SR tank: BVC 1.6 and 1.8 ohm, Nautilus 2 0.7 ohm, 2S 0.4 ohm, and meshed 0.3, 0.7 and 1.0 ohm. Zelos X80 pods do not fit; the M80 uses a coil tank, not pods.

What wattage should the 1.8 ohm coil run at?

Run the 1.8 ohm Nautilus BVC coil at 10-14W. A common question UK vapers ask on Quora is what wattage suits Nautilus 1.8 ohm coils; staying inside the printed band gives a tight draw without burning the cotton.

How long does the battery last?

Up to two days of MTL vaping at 12-14W, or roughly a full working day of RDL vaping near 28W. Higher wattage drains the 2600mAh cell faster.

How long does it take to charge?

About one hour from flat through the USB Type-C port at 2A with a suitable charger. Reviewers also report the M80 can be vaped while charging.

Is the Zelos M80 good for beginners?

Yes. With the 1.8 ohm coil fitted it works as a simple MTL vape kit: fill, set 12W and vape. The modes and 80W ceiling are there to grow into, so it suits a first refillable kit after disposables.

Why does the coil taste burnt?

Almost always an unprimed or dry coil. Drip e-liquid onto a new coil's cotton, wait 5-10 minutes after filling, and keep wattage inside the printed range. A burnt coil cannot be revived; fit a fresh one.

What is the difference between the Zelos M80 and the Zelos X80?

The M80 is a mod with the Nautilus 3SR coil tank and a 2600mAh battery; the Zelos X80 is a pod-style kit with a smaller 1100mAh battery. Coils and pods are not interchangeable between them.