Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Grus 100W Box Mod from Lost Vape. The Lost Vape Grus 100W Box Mod was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ella from Sourcemore.
https://www.sourcemore.com/lost-vape-gru...x-mod.html
Introduction
Like many vapers Lost Vape were my go to brand for lower cost high end devices which accommodated the latest DNA chipsets but since introducing the Quest chip first in the alternative to the DNA Go Orion device they have mainly concentrated on lower priced devices. So in recent times DNA devices have become a rarity (thank goodness for Dovpo) for Lost Vape in preference to their own Quest chipset and moving from a lower end high end manufacturer to a higher end lower end manufacturer making their sister brand Modefined redundant!
The Grus after a few duds is a return to form with build quality that wouldn't look out of place if it had a DNA75C chipset under the hood. With a unique form factor and creative styling the Grus can accommodate either a 21700, 20700 or 18650 battery and accommodate up to a 30mm atomizer while also allowing a MTL smaller tank not to look out of place! The 100w max device has Power, Voltage and basic TC modes while also having 3 function buttons for easy operation, let's check out Lost Vapes best non DNA mod!!!!!
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In The Box
Contents:
1pc Grus 100W Mod
1pc 18650 adapter
1pc Type-C Cable
1pc User Manual
1pc Warranty Card
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Grus comes in quite basic cardboard packaging with a picture of the design of choice on the box. I received the Black Walnut Wood version which has a Black chassis and a Walnut Wood inlay either side, it comes in a choice of 3 colour chassis with either Carbon Fiber, Resin or Wood inlays, the options are SS Carbon Fiber, Gunmetal Carbon Fiber, Black Carbon Fiber, SS Zebra Wood, Gunmetal Walnut Wood, Black Walnut Wood, SS Jungle, Gunmetal Puzzling, or Black Marine.
If the device had come with the face on show in the box before lifting the device out i would of thought "here we go again more lack of creativity" as it's identical to the Mirage with round fire button at the top followed by the screen and then 3 rectangular function buttons followed by a Type C USB at the bottom all within a curved elongated pill shaped plastic vertical panel (sound familiar)! But as far as looking like any previous Lost Vape device that's were similarities end as this is such a unique looking design and only wish they could also show this sort of creativity with any new DNA devices which have disappointed in this regard!
The spine like the front is curved making this much more ergonomic than it looks, in fact it feels fantastic in the hand. With a Zinc Alloy main chassis and Stainless Steel both up top and for it's base plate this has a solid feel but is heavy especially for a single battery device. The sides have a raised curve down the centre which then has flat pill shaped inlays, this flattened central curve each side gives the device it's interesting form factor and aesthetic appeal. Up top we have a Stainless Steel cylinder that extends down from the 510 plate, the 510 is spring loaded. On one side of the cylinder we have "GRUS" and "LOST VAPE" printed on the other side.
Moving to the solid Stainless Steel base plate we have etched safety marks and a battery plate with stiffened pull out lever, the plate also has venting. The device is very high quality despite it's reasonable price tag and has no rattles whatsoever!!!
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Grus Specs and Features:
Dimension: 94.6*40.5*30.5mm
Battery: Single 21700/20700/18650 battery (not included)
Input Voltage: 3.0V-4.2V
Output Voltage: 0.8V-7V
Power Range: 5-100W
Current Range: 0.3A-30A
Modes: Power, Voltage, Ti, Ni, SS
Temperature Range: 200℉-600℉/100℃-300℃
Screen Pixel: 0.96 inch colour TFT display screen
Body Material: Zinc Alloy
Coil Resistance Supported Range: 0.1ohm-5.0ohm
USB: Type C
Supports 30mm Atomizers
Multiple protections: Short-Circuit/Weak Battery/Over Heat/10S Over-time Protection
Thread: 510
Colour: SS/Carbon Fiber, Gunmetal/Carbon Fiber, Black/Carbon Fiber, SS/Zebra Wood, Gunmetal/Walnut Wood, Black/Walnut Wood, SS/Jungle, Gunmetal/Puzzling, Black/Marine
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Fitting the Battery
The Grus has a solid Stainless Steel base plate and an old school style battery plate with fold out lever, we also see venting on the plate which is good to see! The lever is nice and stiff unlike some of this design that can be loose and i must say when unscrewing and retightening the plate the threading is noticeably very smooth. We have a spring loaded contact with + embossed at the bottom of the tube and - is embossed onto the underside of the plate and while in most light the - is easy enough to see i would rather it be in Bright White!
I like this method of installing a battery as you can't damage your battery wraps and is very secure even if it's slightly more time consuming than other methods.
The Grus will accommodate either a 21700, 20700 or 18650 with supplied adaptor, i tried both a 21700 and 18650 and had no battery rattle or movement whatsoever, cracking job!
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The Display
The Grus has a bright, colour display with a coloured chevron two thirds down with the area above the chevron being shaded the colour that is set and below Black. The chevron, shaded area, and the words "TIME" and "PUFF" are in whatever colour is selected which will be explained in the next section.
Top left we have the battery status bar and top right the resistance, below we have mode followed by the wattage, voltage or temperature depending which mode you are using. Below the chevron to the left we have the duration of your puff and to the right the puff count, when the device is locked a closed padlock appears between vape duration and your vape count.
Finally at the bottom of the display we have a row of 6 different coloured squares, whichever one is highlighted will represent the colour of the already explained items on the screen! After 10 seconds of inactivity the display dims and after a further 10 seconds turns off but springs into life with a press of any button.
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Review Continued Below:
https://www.sourcemore.com/lost-vape-gru...x-mod.html
Introduction
Like many vapers Lost Vape were my go to brand for lower cost high end devices which accommodated the latest DNA chipsets but since introducing the Quest chip first in the alternative to the DNA Go Orion device they have mainly concentrated on lower priced devices. So in recent times DNA devices have become a rarity (thank goodness for Dovpo) for Lost Vape in preference to their own Quest chipset and moving from a lower end high end manufacturer to a higher end lower end manufacturer making their sister brand Modefined redundant!
The Grus after a few duds is a return to form with build quality that wouldn't look out of place if it had a DNA75C chipset under the hood. With a unique form factor and creative styling the Grus can accommodate either a 21700, 20700 or 18650 battery and accommodate up to a 30mm atomizer while also allowing a MTL smaller tank not to look out of place! The 100w max device has Power, Voltage and basic TC modes while also having 3 function buttons for easy operation, let's check out Lost Vapes best non DNA mod!!!!!
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In The Box
Contents:
1pc Grus 100W Mod
1pc 18650 adapter
1pc Type-C Cable
1pc User Manual
1pc Warranty Card
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Grus comes in quite basic cardboard packaging with a picture of the design of choice on the box. I received the Black Walnut Wood version which has a Black chassis and a Walnut Wood inlay either side, it comes in a choice of 3 colour chassis with either Carbon Fiber, Resin or Wood inlays, the options are SS Carbon Fiber, Gunmetal Carbon Fiber, Black Carbon Fiber, SS Zebra Wood, Gunmetal Walnut Wood, Black Walnut Wood, SS Jungle, Gunmetal Puzzling, or Black Marine.
If the device had come with the face on show in the box before lifting the device out i would of thought "here we go again more lack of creativity" as it's identical to the Mirage with round fire button at the top followed by the screen and then 3 rectangular function buttons followed by a Type C USB at the bottom all within a curved elongated pill shaped plastic vertical panel (sound familiar)! But as far as looking like any previous Lost Vape device that's were similarities end as this is such a unique looking design and only wish they could also show this sort of creativity with any new DNA devices which have disappointed in this regard!
The spine like the front is curved making this much more ergonomic than it looks, in fact it feels fantastic in the hand. With a Zinc Alloy main chassis and Stainless Steel both up top and for it's base plate this has a solid feel but is heavy especially for a single battery device. The sides have a raised curve down the centre which then has flat pill shaped inlays, this flattened central curve each side gives the device it's interesting form factor and aesthetic appeal. Up top we have a Stainless Steel cylinder that extends down from the 510 plate, the 510 is spring loaded. On one side of the cylinder we have "GRUS" and "LOST VAPE" printed on the other side.
Moving to the solid Stainless Steel base plate we have etched safety marks and a battery plate with stiffened pull out lever, the plate also has venting. The device is very high quality despite it's reasonable price tag and has no rattles whatsoever!!!
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Grus Specs and Features:
Dimension: 94.6*40.5*30.5mm
Battery: Single 21700/20700/18650 battery (not included)
Input Voltage: 3.0V-4.2V
Output Voltage: 0.8V-7V
Power Range: 5-100W
Current Range: 0.3A-30A
Modes: Power, Voltage, Ti, Ni, SS
Temperature Range: 200℉-600℉/100℃-300℃
Screen Pixel: 0.96 inch colour TFT display screen
Body Material: Zinc Alloy
Coil Resistance Supported Range: 0.1ohm-5.0ohm
USB: Type C
Supports 30mm Atomizers
Multiple protections: Short-Circuit/Weak Battery/Over Heat/10S Over-time Protection
Thread: 510
Colour: SS/Carbon Fiber, Gunmetal/Carbon Fiber, Black/Carbon Fiber, SS/Zebra Wood, Gunmetal/Walnut Wood, Black/Walnut Wood, SS/Jungle, Gunmetal/Puzzling, Black/Marine
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Fitting the Battery
The Grus has a solid Stainless Steel base plate and an old school style battery plate with fold out lever, we also see venting on the plate which is good to see! The lever is nice and stiff unlike some of this design that can be loose and i must say when unscrewing and retightening the plate the threading is noticeably very smooth. We have a spring loaded contact with + embossed at the bottom of the tube and - is embossed onto the underside of the plate and while in most light the - is easy enough to see i would rather it be in Bright White!
I like this method of installing a battery as you can't damage your battery wraps and is very secure even if it's slightly more time consuming than other methods.
The Grus will accommodate either a 21700, 20700 or 18650 with supplied adaptor, i tried both a 21700 and 18650 and had no battery rattle or movement whatsoever, cracking job!
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The Display
The Grus has a bright, colour display with a coloured chevron two thirds down with the area above the chevron being shaded the colour that is set and below Black. The chevron, shaded area, and the words "TIME" and "PUFF" are in whatever colour is selected which will be explained in the next section.
Top left we have the battery status bar and top right the resistance, below we have mode followed by the wattage, voltage or temperature depending which mode you are using. Below the chevron to the left we have the duration of your puff and to the right the puff count, when the device is locked a closed padlock appears between vape duration and your vape count.
Finally at the bottom of the display we have a row of 6 different coloured squares, whichever one is highlighted will represent the colour of the already explained items on the screen! After 10 seconds of inactivity the display dims and after a further 10 seconds turns off but springs into life with a press of any button.
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