Mirage Zeus

Mirage Zeus Electronic Cigarette – Review

I’d been looking at the Mirage Zeus for a few months before taking the plunge and buying one about a month and a half ago. The main thing about it that caught my eye was the 1350mAh battery, all day vaping for most people on a single charge. Now I admit I do like my cigarette sized e-cigs for use outdoors or when working, so I don’t use a single device all the time, but I do like the idea of a battery that may last the best part of the weekend on a single charge.

I also liked the look of the atomiser with built in cone, and have read mixed reviews on them so wanted to try them for myself. I’m not the biggest fan of the standard 510 atomiser, preferring flavour over throat hit so was that they ran slightly cooler than the 510 range. To find out what I thought read on.

Mirage Zeus Kit Contents

As you would expect the Mirage Zeus comes in a nice & sturdy presentation box, with a magnetic fastening front flap. These boxes are great for keeping as storage boxes (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). Inside the box you will find everything you need to begin enjoying your new electronic cigarette as follows:

2 x 1350mAh Rechargeable Manual lithium batteries.
2 x Atomizers.
5 x Tobacco Mixed Strength Cartridges.
1 x Oasis E Liquid Refill.
1 x USB Charger.

Mirage Zeus Starter Kit

If I remember correctly you get : 1 x 6mg, 1 x 12mg, 2 x 18mg and 1 x 24mg strength tobacco flavoured nicotine cartridges.

The 10ml bottle of Oasis E-Liquid that I received was 18mg tobacco flavour, I’m not very good at describing flavours so I wont go into details about it, but what I will say is that I didn’t find it overpowering and could happily vape it on a frequent basis, it also has a pleasant aroma to it. Both flavour and smell are subjective, and what I find pleasing other people may not, so it may be a good idea to purchase some other Oasis Liquid flavours at the same time.

Using the Mirage Zeus

The Mirage Zeus is probably the largest electronic cigarette that I have used and was surprised at just how comfortable it felt in the hand. I think part of the reason for that is the material they have used to coat the battery and atomiser, it has a really nice and tactile finish. I’d say it was a sort of satin finish which is smooth and comfortable to hold.

The overall size of the Mirage Zeus when assembled is 132mm x 17mm which isn’t much bigger than an Ego/Tornado style of electronic cigarette. The main reason for the extra size is to house the 1350mAh battery compared to 650mAh battery of the Ego/Tornado models.

Mirage Zeus Size Comparison

The batteries arrived with a partial charge in them so you can use your Mirage Zeus as soon as it arrives. A full charge takes between 3.5 and 4 hours from flat. One thing worth mentioning though is that some USB ports on computers and laptops may not power the USB charger at its 420mAh rating, which can dramatically increase the length of time it takes to fully charge the batteries. Both my laptop and PC has underpowered USB ports and charging could take anything from between 8 and 11 hours, purchasing a mains USB adapter for for the USB charger solved the problem though. It also means I don’t have to have my PC or Laptop running to charge the batteries.

Mirage Zeus Button

The battery is of the manual kind, meaning you have to press a button to activate it. The button is of the rubber variety which is comfortable to use and illuminates a nice bright blue when pressed.

With a rating of 1350mAH you’d expect an excellent battery life between charges and the Mirage Zeus battery doesn’t disappoint. I consider myself to be a light to medium user, as some days I’ll vape more than others, and if I use the Mirage Zeus as my only electronic cigarette it will last me easily a full day normally about a day and a half infact.

I’d expect the battery to last at least 8 hours for heavy users if not 12, but not being able to vape that heavily I can’t really say for sure. Most people I’d say though should get a least a full day days vaping off of a single charge.

The cone shaped atomiser that comes with the Mirage Zeus uses a standard 510 connection, which also means that you can easily use any regular 510 atomiser or cartomiser, so if you own a Titan 510 or Ego/Tornado you can still use the atomisers from those on the Mirage Zeus.

I don’t think the atomisers that the Mirage Zeus uses are a standard 510 atomiser though, as to me they seem to run slightly cooler than other 510 atomisers that I’ve tried, and don’t produce quite as much vapour and throat hit as a standard 510 atomiser. I’d say they lie somewhere between a 901 and a 510 atomiser, I personally quite like them, as I don’t really like a strong throat hit and you still get a good amount of vapour.

I also found that the cartridges on the Mirage Zeus worked a lot better than those of a standard 510 atomiser, although you may have to replace the cartridge filler on some cartridges with some Fluval, I found that a small piece cut off the Fluval Water Polishing pads work best, as the amount of filler as the amount of filler varied between the cartridges that came with the kit. With the right amount of filler in the cartridge you nearly vape each one dry, which is something I could never manage with a standard 510 atomiser and cartridge.

The cartridges are also about the same size as a standard 510 cartridge, so if you prefer to direct drip then a normal 510 drip tip will also fit the Mirage Zeus atomiser.

Conclusion

I really like the Mirage Zeus electronic cigarette and it has become my main device for use around the home. I still like my Mirage Classic (M402) + PCC for using when out and about, walking the dog or working, as I use it like a real tobacco cigarette at those times and no one takes a second look. For relaxing around the home or times when I want to make it obvious that I’m not smoking a tobacco cigarette the Mirage Zeus is my favourite choice.

I’ve even managed to fit the new Tornado Tank to the Mirage Zeus battery by using a 510-901 adapter and back again with a 901 to 510 adapter. It does mean the atomiser is raised above the battery but it works. Given time though I’m sure the tank system will become available for a normal 510 device like the Titan 510 which will simply screw into the Mirage Zeus battery without adaptors.

So if you are looking for an electronic cigarette that has a long battery life between charges then the Mirage Zeus is definitely worth looking at. It has a nice tactile finish and feels comfortable in the hand, plus you can use any 510 atomiser or carstomiser without adaptors.

Product results as of Thursday 23rd of February 2012

	Mirage Zeus Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit The Mirage ZEUS electronic cigarette is the Power House of electronic cigarettes or personal vaporizers, boasting a massive 1350 mAh battery which sh...	~~£59.95~~ £49.95
	Mirage Zeus Battery The ZEUS Battery is designed specifically for use with the ZEUS atomizers. Rated at 1350mAh the battery will provide about 2 day's of vaping ...	~~£17.99~~ £16.99
	Mirage Zeus Tobacco Cartridges X 15 Each Mirage Zeus electronic cigarette tobacco flavoured cartridge is the equivalent to around 5 - 7 cigarettes dependent on the smoker. They...	~~£12.99~~ £9.99
	Mirage Zeus Menthol Cartridges X 15 Each Mirage Zeus electronic cigarette cartridge is the equivalent to around 5 - 7 cigarettes dependent on the smoker. They have been develop...	~~£12.99~~ £9.99
	Mirage Zeus Tank Atomizer The Mirage Zeus Tank Atomizer is the latest in atomizer design. The Tank system does away with messy fillers, employing a transparent tank ca...	~~£9.99~~ £8.99
	Mirage Zeus Atomiser The Atomiser is an essential part of the Zeus electronic cigarette, converting the air and nicotine into the vapor that you inhale. Although ...	~~£9.99~~ £8.49
	Mirage Zeus Low Resistance Atomiser The Mirage Zeus Low Resistance Atomiser enables you to experience higher voltage vaping without the need for a high voltage devic, producing much more...	~~£6.99~~ £5.99
	Mirage Zeus Usb Battery Charger The Mirage Zeus USB Charging lead can be used directly with your computer or connected into our mains plugs adapters. Due to the 1350maH power rating...	~~£5.99~~ £4.99
	Mirage Zeus Blank Cartridges X 10 The Mirage ZEUS Blank Cartridges contain no nicotine liquid and are ready to be filled with any flavor or strength of e-liquid that you prefer. They...	~~£4.99~~ £3.99