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Efusion by Lost Vape
Efusion by Lost Vape

Efusion by Lost Vape

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor having loaned the product for the magazine: Youvape
  • Price of the tested product: 179.90 Euros
  • Product category according to its selling price: Luxury (over 120 euros)
  • Mod type: Variable power electronics and temperature control
  • Is the mod telescopic? No
  • Maximum power: 200 watts
  • Maximum voltage: 9
  • Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: 0.1

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

The last born of the production “E” at Lost Vape. After the Epetite, the Esquare, here is the Efusion, equipped for its regulation with DNA 200 and a Li Po energy source that you can replace, even if this seems complex or even impossible for neophytes and delicate for hackers (connections soldered to the PCB).

The object is beautiful, it arrives in the most common packaging, it would have deserved better because its price places it in the luxury category and this transparent plastic box is not really up to the task.

Lost Vape is therefore positioned among the manufacturers who have opted for high power, temperature control and autonomy, which is more advanced today, and which completes a range of products already well supplied.

EfusionDNA 200 lost vape

Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mms: 26,5
  • Product Length or Height in mms: 85
  • Product weight in grams: 230.5
  • Material composing the product: Aluminum, Brass, Stainless steel
  • Form Factor Type: Classic Box - VaporShark type
  • Decorative Style: Classic Carbon Fiber
  • Quality of decoration: Good
  • Is the coating of the mod sensitive to fingerprints? No
  • All components of this mod seem well assembled? Yes
  • Fire button position: Lateral near the top cap
  • Fire button type: Mechanical metal on contact rubber
  • Number of buttons making up the interface, including touch zones if they are present: 3
  • Type of user interface buttons: Mechanical metal on rubber contact
  • Quality of the interface button (s): Very good, the button is responsive and does not make any noise
  • Number of parts in the product: 1
  • Number of threads: 1
  • Quality of the threads: Very good
  • Overall, do you appreciate the quality of manufacture of this product with regard to its price? Yes

Rating of the vapelier as to feelings quality: 4.3 / 5 4.3 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

Those of you who already know the Esquare will see a certain aesthetic similarity with the Efusion, this one however is much more imposing and the screen is located on the side with the buttons and the micro USB charging connector. Its measurements are: 85 x 60 x 26,5mm and we cannot a priori access the compartment housing the battery.

Efusion DNA 200 functions

A vitrified carbon fiber plate, adorns both sides of the box, the body in T6 aluminum, is anodized (for that of the test), the 510 stainless steel connector has a positive floating pin in nickel-plated brass, it allows an air supply from below certain atomizers.Efusion DNA 200 2 Gazette

The buttons are made of metal (Stainless Steel), the switch (Ø = 10,75mm) is quiet and rather soft, for a short and responsive stroke, the adjustment buttons are much smaller (Ø = 5mm) and the same characteristics, it is positioned with a slight mismatch. The 4 venting vents are located under the box.

Efusion DNA 200 vents

A very beautiful object, well finished, a bit heavy and bulky however in the hands of a woman I suppose. This is what I personally felt, used to good old tube mods or mini boxes, I do not see myself carrying this machine with me at work for example, but this remains a very personal consideration that has no impact on the quality score of this box.

Functional features

  • Type of chipset used: DNA
  • Connection type: 510
  • Adjustable positive stud? Yes, through a spring.
  • Lock system ? Electronic
  • Quality of the locking system: Good, the function does what it is for
  • Features offered by the mod: Display of the charge of the batteries, Display of the resistance value, Protection against short circuits from the atomizer, Protection against reverse polarity of the batteries, Display of the current vape voltage , Display of the power of the current vape, Display of the vape time of each puff, Display of the vape time since a certain date, Fixed protection against overheating of the atomizer resistors, Variable protection against overheating of the resistors of the atomizer, Temperature control of the atomizer resistors, Support the update of its firmware, Support the customization of its behavior by external software, Adjustment of the display brightness, Clear diagnostic messages
  • Accu Compatibility: Homeowners, LiPo
  • Does the mod support stacking? No
  • Number of batteries supported: 1
  • Does the mod retain its configuration without batteries? Not applicable
  • Does the mod offer a recharge feature? Charging function possible via Micro-USB
  • Is the recharge function pass-through? Yes
  • Does the mode offer a Power Bank function? No power bank function offered by the mod
  • Does the mode offer other functions? No other function offered by the mod
  • Presence of air flow regulation? Yes
  • Maximum diameter in mms of compatibility with an atomizer: 25
  • Accuracy of the output power at full charge of the battery: Excellent, there is no difference between the requested power and the real power
  • Accuracy of the output voltage at full charge of the battery: Excellent, there is no difference between the requested voltage and the actual voltage

Vapelier's note on functional characteristics: 4 / 5 4 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on functional features

The functional characteristics of this box reside mainly in its regulation and therefore are those of DNA 200, for the rest, there is not much to say.

The 510 connector allows you flush assemblies. At the price of the box, this functional aspect is quite normal. The connectors provided in the package allow you to recharge your battery and that's good, nothing more.

Now we come to the possibility of replacing the battery. Yes it is doable. No, it's not easy. You will first have to remove the carbon plate from the correct side: the one that leaves the buttons on the right side, the 510 connector at the top. A broad-blade cutter will be desirable to start peeling off the carbon plate from below, then to avoid bending it you will use a plastic card as a separator tool. Once this operation is completed, you will then have access to two cruciform screws screwed through a cover which itself is housed in the lower frame of the box body, the width and thickness of a rebate. With the two screws removed, you can easily remove the cover fitted with keys for its correct replacement (the screw head countersinks are also a good indicator of the direction of installation, not to mention the glue….).

change accu efusion

You thus have access to the Li Po battery, which you will find flexible and therefore subject to drilling. From there, I cannot tell you more about how to proceed in order to disconnect the connections from the PCB, so if you are not familiar with this kind of operation, you will take care to have it carried out by an electronics engineer. competent, this applies of course to reconnecting the new battery.

Evaluation of the packaging

  • Presence of a box accompanying the product: Yes
  • Would you say that the packaging is up to the price of the product? Can do better
  • Presence of a user manual? Yes
  • Is the manual understandable for a non-English speaker? No
  • Does the manual explain ALL features? Yes

Vapelier's note on packaging: 3.5 / 5 3.5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on conditioning

The Efusion is delivered in a simple rather fragile transparent plastic box. A semi-rigid white hollowed-out foam contains the box and a manual in English, and in another housing a windable USB / microUSB connector cord for your recharging. Not enough to discuss at length on a packaging which clearly discredits the product given its price.

Efusion DNA 200 package

Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with the test atomizer: Ok for an external jacket pocket (no deformations)
  • Disassembly and cleaning facilities: Easy, even standing on the street, with a simple Kleenex
  • Easy to change the batteries: Difficult because requires several manipulations
  • Did the mod heat up? No
  • Has there been any erratic behavior after a day of use? No
  • Description of situations in which the product has experienced erratic behavior
  • Vapelier's rating in terms of ease of use: 3.8/5 3.8 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on the use of the product

To use this box at the top of its possibilities, you will need to master the many features offered by the chipset of Evolv, the very latest offspring of the DNA series. Rest assured, by putting yourself into it 8 hours a day, in a week you will be fine. Joking aside, the evolution of electronic mods today offers a substantial panel of possibilities, we are in presence with the DNA 200 of which makes it more complete and interactive in terms of regulations chosen, configured and memorized.

 

DNA-200-Evolv-list-boxThe Escribe software operating this chipset offers no less than 93 customizable functions in 8 different profiles to adapt your preferred settings according to ato, juice, editing, or any other criterion that comes to your mind. Some examples of possible settings: battery gauge, errors, orientation (right / left handed), brightness (active or inactive, charging), active time, fader (light intensity), maximum discharge protection of the battery before the cut, the locking range of the resistance value, the pre-shoot time (turbo boost), the display is also customizable, Evolv provides 20 splash screens….

Let's mention at least the essential characteristics that make this DNA 200 the best seller of chipsets present in a large number of recent boxes oriented power and TC.

  • Required Input Voltage: 9-12.6 V DC Current
  • Required power input: 23A
  • Output voltage: 9 V DC
  • Maximum output current: 50A continuous (55A in pulse) Output power: 1 to 200W Temperature: from 200 ° F to 600 ° F

You will find the following indications on the OLED display: The output power, the output voltage, the resistance impedance, the temperature indicator, the remaining charge indicator.

The possibilities of this tool, loved by geeks all over the world, have been fully described in Papagallo's excellent review here: http://www.levapelier.com/archives/11778 as well as the settings of the Escribe software. I also invite you to (re-) discover here: http://www.levapelier.com/archives/13520 the review and video on Efusion by Toff.

Recommendations for use

  • Type of batteries used during the tests: The batteries are owners on this mod
  • Number of batteries used during the tests: The batteries are proprietary / Not applicable
  • With what type of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? Dripper, Dripper Bottom Feeder, Classic fiber, In sub-ohm assembly, Genesis-type rebuildable
  • With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? Any type of atomizer mounted between 0,1 and 2 ohm
  • Description of the test configuration used: Aeronaut 0,65 ohm
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: Open bar between 0,1 and 2 ohm, for TC only Ni and Ti fixtures are suitable

was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.2 / 5 4.2 5 out of stars

Link to a video review or blog maintained by the reviewer author of the review

 

The mood ticket of the reviewer

This Sino-American cooperation gave birth to a box with an original and beautiful look, a tool perfectly suited to a safe vape in atomizer configurations ranging from a classic RTA at 2ohm, to the big cloud maker at 0,1 , XNUMX ohm.

DNA regulation is perfect, both in moderate power and in high values, autonomy is satisfactory if we stick to moderate or "normal" heating.

Still, this box model is expensive, the battery is difficult to replace and the object may seem a bit imposing to many of us. However, it will suit a category of vaping geeks by its solidity and reliability, by the many pre-set options that will delight owners of various atomizers, for their practicality, their precision and the saving of time.

The vaping evolves in a time favorable to its development, the vapers know how to influence the professionals of this young industry, to make it always safer and to their taste. The Efusion is a good example of this evolution, it may be obsolete next year, it is, with its DNA 200, nowadays, one of the most efficient, so let's take advantage of it.

See you soon.

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About the Author

58 years old, carpenter, 35 years old of tobacco stopped dead on my first day of vaping, December 26, 2013, on an e-Vod. I vape most of the time in mecha / dripper and make my juices ... thanks to the preparations of the pros.