Aspire Zelos 3 Vape Kit

Most Pod Kits do the job for a while, but there comes a point where you want a screen, proper wattage control, and a battery that does not die by lunchtime. That is where the Aspire Zelos 3 fits. It is a Refillable Mod Kit with a 3200mAh battery inside, the Nautilus 3 tank on top, and enough settings to keep you busy without being overwhelming.

Aspire has paired it with their full BVC coil range, so you are not stuck with one or two options out of the box. The tank holds 2ml, fills from the top, and the whole thing charges over USB-C at 2A. Pirate Vapes ships it tracked with age-verified checkout across the UK.

Why do vapers choose this

• 3200mAh battery that genuinely lasts. At 13W on the 1.8Ω coil, reviewers report two to three days between charges.

• Runs the entire Nautilus BVC coil range, so you are not locked into one or two options.

• Variable wattage, temperature control, bypass, and CPS modes. Enough for a beginner, enough for someone who wants to tinker.

• Nautilus 3 tank with a no-leak coil change system and top fill. Practical, not gimmicky.

• USB-C fast charging at 2A. Under 90 minutes from the flat.

• Physical on/off switch on the base. No accidental pocket-firing.

Aspire Zelos 3 Vape Kit Colours

Six finishes, all on the same body and screen:

• Black: the safe pick, goes with everything

• Gun Metal: darker metallic, subtle and understated

• Metallic Silver: brighter, cleaner metallic

• Blue: mid-tone blue, fairly bold

• Red: stands out, matches the Pirate Vapes palette nicely

• Pink: softer, lighter option

Check the colour picker before ordering. Availability changes, and some shades sell out faster than others.

Aspire Zelos 3 Vape Kit Features

Big Battery, Small Footprint

3200mAh in a mod that fits comfortably in your hand at 81 x 38 x 28mm. That is a lot of capacity for the size. MTL vapers running the 1.8Ω coil at 12 to 14W can realistically get two full days out of it, sometimes closer to three.

Even on the 0.7Ω mesh coil at higher wattages, a full day is not a stretch. And when it does run down, the 2A USB-C charging gets it back up fast. Aspire quotes under 90 minutes from the flat.

The Nautilus 3 Tank

The tank is a 24mm, 2ml unit with a slide-open top fill and bottom-adjustable airflow. Seven airflow inlet holes range from 0.8mm to 3mm, which gives you a proper spread from a tight, cigarette-style MTL draw right through to a looser restricted DTL pull.

The coil change system is worth mentioning: when you pull a coil out, a small barrier drops down over the wicking holes to stop juice leaking everywhere. Push a new coil in, and it lifts again. Sounds simple, it's simple, and it means you can swap coils with a full tank without making a mess.

Modes for Days

Variable wattage is where most people will live, and it adjusts in 0.5W increments from 1 to 80W. But there is also variable voltage, bypass mode, temperature control (Ni, Ti, SS), TCR for custom resistance coefficients, and CPS, which lets you set a custom power curve over 1 to 15 seconds. The 0.96-inch colour screen packs in quite a lot: your current wattage, what resistance the coil is reading, how much battery you have left, puff count, and how long each puff lasts.

There are a handful of colour themes for the display too, and you can turn the brightness up or down. One thing worth knowing from real-world use: the screen can be tricky to read in direct sunlight, and it picks up scratches. Not a deal-breaker, but worth being aware of.

Two Coils in the Box

In the box, you get two coils to start with. The 1.8Ω is a Kanthal BVC, the tried-and-tested MTL one. Stick it at 10 to 14W with a nic salt, and the draw is tight, cool, and very close to a cigarette. The other is a 0.7Ω mesh, which is a different animal entirely. Warmer, more vapour, rated around 20 to 25W, and it opens the kit up to that looser restricted draw if that is more your thing.

Try both; see which one clicks, then buy more of that. And because the tank takes any Nautilus BVC coil, the full range of eight resistances is open to you. The coils we wrote up separately are the same ones that fit this kit.

Built for Real Life

In the hand, the mod has a nice weight to it without being heavy. Slightly curved sides, so it does not dig into your palm. The fire button sticks out just enough that you find it without looking, and the on/off switch on the base is a proper physical toggle, not a five-click sequence. Flick it off, pocket it, done. Everything feels well put together.

One reviewer on VapeClub noted that the body screws can loosen over time if the mod takes a lot of drops, so if you are rough with your gear, be aware. It is not an armoured outdoor mod, but it is well made for everyday carry.

Aspire Zelos 3 Vape Kit Flavours List

This is a mod kit, not a flavoured device. There are no flavours to choose from. You choose the flavour when you choose your juice. On the 1.8Ω coil, keep it to a nic salt or something higher-PG at around 10 to 14W, and you will get a clean, smooth MTL hit.

Switch to the 0.7Ω mesh at 20 to 25W with a 50/50, and the flavour gets noticeably thicker and warmer. Browse our E-Liquid Range and pick what suits your coil and your taste.

How to Set Up the Aspire Zelos 3 Vape Kit

1. Unscrew the tank base from the Nautilus 3. Push your chosen coil firmly into place until it clicks.

2. Screw the base back on, then slide open the top-fill cap. Fill with up to 2ml of e-liquid, close it, and stand the kit upright for five minutes so the coil soaks.

3. Screw the tank onto the mod via the 510 connection. Flick the on/off switch on the base.

4. Use the up/down buttons to set your wattage (start low and work up), then fire. Adjust the airflow ring on the tank base to tighten or loosen the draw.

What's in the Aspire Zelos 3 Vape Kit Box

• 1 x Zelos 3 Mod (3200mAh built-in battery)

• 1 x Nautilus 3 Tank (2ml)

• 1 x Nautilus BVC coil, 1.8Ω

• 1 x Nautilus 2S Mesh coil, 0.7Ω

• 1 x USB-C charging cable

• 1 x Spare drip tip

• 1 x User manual

• 1 x O-rings pack

E-liquid is not included. Add a bottle of nic salt or 50/50 freebase to your order so you are ready to fill when it arrives.

About Aspire

Aspire has been in the vape hardware game since the beginning, and the Nautilus line is the product that earned most of their reputation. The Zelos 3 is the current flagship of their mod kit range, pairing the ASP chipset with the Nautilus 3 tank and the full BVC coil library.

It has been well received by UK vapers and reviewers alike, with consistent praise for the battery life, the airflow range, and the fact that it takes every Nautilus coil ever made. For anyone stepping up from a pod kit to something with a screen and wattage control, Aspire is a safe, well-supported bet.

Stock Up and Save

The kit comes with two coils, which is enough for a couple of weeks. After that, you will want a pack of Nautilus BVC replacements in your drawer. Add a five-pack alongside a bottle of juice and you will likely clear the Free Pirate Post threshold.

Every order from Pirate Vapes ships in plain packaging, tracked to your door. Age-verified checkout, 18+ delivery, MHRA-notified products. Crew Rewards points stack on each order, and if you find yourself buying the same coils and juice every few weeks, The Crow's Nest can automate that for you.

Conclusion

The Zelos 3 is the kind of kit you buy once and use for a long time. 3200mAh battery, 1 to 80W range, six output modes, and a tank that takes the full Nautilus BVC coil family. The two coils in the box cover MTL and restricted DTL, so you can try both styles before committing.

The build quality is solid, the top-fill is clean, the no-leak coil swap works, and the physical on/off switch is a genuinely nice touch. If the screen scratches bother you, a silicone sleeve sorts that out. 

For MTL vapers who want real control without jumping to a full box mod, this is one of the strongest kits in the UK market. Grab one from Pirate Vapes with tracked, age-verified UK delivery.

FAQs

How long does the battery last?

Depends on your wattage. At 12 to 14W on the 1.8Ω coil, reviewers consistently get two to three days. At higher wattages on the 0.7Ω mesh, expect a solid day. USB-C charging at 2A gets it back up in under 90 minutes.

What coils does it take?

Every Aspire Nautilus BVC coil. That is eight resistances across Kanthal and mesh, from 0.3Ω up to 1.8Ω. Two come in the box (1.8Ω and 0.7Ω mesh), and the rest are sold separately.

Is it MTL or DTL?

Primarily MTL, but the airflow opens wide enough for a decent restricted DTL draw, especially with the lower-resistance coils. It is not a full DTL cloud machine, but it covers the range most ex-smokers and everyday vapers actually want.

Can I use other tanks on the mod?

Yes. The mod has a standard 510 connection, so any 510-threaded tank will fit. The Nautilus 3 is the matched pair, but the mod works independently.

What juice should I use?

For the 1.8Ω coil, nic salts or higher-PG freebase at 10 to 14W. For the 0.7Ω mesh coil, a 50/50 at 20 to 25W. Avoid thick, high-VG shortfills in the MTL coils; they are designed for thinner liquids.

Does it leak?

The Nautilus 3 tank has a good reputation for being leak-free. The coil change system includes a shut-off valve that blocks the wicking holes when you pull a coil out, so even mid-tank swaps stay clean. Multiple reviewers praise this specifically.

Is the 2ml tank glass or acrylic?

The 2ml tube that ships with the kit is acrylic, not glass. Some users report it can crack with certain e-liquids, particularly menthol-heavy ones. A 3ml Pyrex glass replacement tube is available separately from Aspire and fits the same tank. Worth considering if you vape menthol.