
Lost Vape Ursa Mini Pod Kit Review: Compact Design and Performance Insights
The Lost Vape Ursa Mini Pod Kit is the latest offering from the high-end Shenzhen-based manufacturer, known for its innovative pod systems. This review explores whether this new pod kit's reduced power and simplified vape modes affect its performance.
Background
Lost Vape has a history of producing notable pod kits, such as the Thelema and the Orion, the latter being the first pod kit to feature a DNA chipset. The company, founded by entrepreneur Frank Guo, aims to create innovative vaping devices. The Ursa Quest Multi Kit, featuring the Quest chip and utilizing UB and UB PRO mesh coils, is a recent example of their work. The Ursa Mini Pod Kit is a smaller, lighter version with UB Lite coils.
What's in the Box?
The Ursa Mini Pod Kit comes in a compact, foam-padded package that includes:
Ursa Mini Pod Kit
0.4ohm UB Lite L1 DL coil
1.0ohm UB Lite L6 MTL coil
Type C charging cable
User Manual
Warranty card
The manual is entirely in English, simplifying the setup process.
Key Features
The Ursa Mini Pod Kit is compact and lightweight, making it portable and discreet. It features fully adjustable dual airflow ports for mouth-to-lung (MTL), restrictive direct lung (RDL), and direct lung (DL) vaping styles. The device supports fast Type C USB charging and automatically detects the installed coil, displaying resistance on the 0.69-inch OLED screen.
Specifications
Dimensions: 30.7 x 26 x 107.22mm
Weight: 135g
Material: Zinc Alloy / Stainless steel
Battery: 1200mAh built-in lithium
Power range: 5 – 30W
Pod capacity: 3ml
Battery voltage: 3.0v – 4.2v
Screen: 0.69-inch OLED
Design and Build Quality

The stainless steel "H" frame provides a solid feel, smooth contours and a spray-coated multi-coloured finish. The coil contacts inside the battery are spring-loaded, and the 360-degree magnetic contact ensures a secure fit. The airflow control ring has a smooth, adjustable movement for different vaping styles.
USB Type C and Functionality
The USB port is on the underside, which is unsuicould be betterrtical charging. The device features more than adequate venting, and the fire and menu buttons are raised and responsive. However, the fire button's low position may be awkward for some users.
Quick Start Guide
Turn the device on or off by pressing the fire button five times.
Lock or unlock the device by holding the fire and + buttons together.
Reset the puff counter by holding the fire and - button together for three seconds.
Adjust wattage by pressing the + or - buttons.
The device can be vaped while in lock mode, and the display times out after twenty seconds of inactivity.
Safety Features
The Quest chipset includes several safety features:
"Low battery" indicates the need for recharging.
"Check atomizer" appears if no coil is installed or resistance exceeds 5 ohms.
"Short circuit" appears if coil resistance is below 0.2 ohm.
"Too Hot" appears if the board temperature exceeds 75°C.
"Over 10s" appears after ten seconds of continuous inhale, temporarily stopping the device.
Pod Section

The pod has a 3ml e-liquid capacity and a small, easy-to-use design. The coil installation is straightforward, and the pod snaps securely into place with strong magnets. The mouthpiece is taller than preferred but still functional.
Coil Installation and Filling
Remove the pod from the battery section.
Push the coil up into the pod, ensuring a firm seal.
Open the silicone tab and fill the pod with e-liquid.
Snap the pod back into the battery section and wait five minutes before vaping.
Performance
UB Lite L6 1.0ohm Mesh Coil (10-15W)
Using a 50VG/50PG e-liquid, the coil provided a decent MTL vape but was too airy. The flavour was present but felt saturated on the exhale. Vapour production was minimal and discreet.
UB Lite L1 0.4ohm Mesh Coil (20-30W)
Using an 80VG/20PG e-liquid, the coil provided a semi-restrictive DL vape with a balanced flavour and smooth inhale. Vapour production was on par with other pod kits.
Pros
Lightweight and portable
Vaping while locked
Clear OLED screen
Simplified menu options
Fast firing and ramp-up of 1.0ohm MTL coil
Consistent performance from Quest chipset
Cons
Coils prone to leaking
USB port placement
Fire button position (subjective)
Insufficient airflow restriction on MTL coil (subjective)
Slow Type C charging
Conclusion
The Lost Vape Ursa Mini Pod Kit is a solid choice for new vapers due to its easy use and straightforward functionality. The MTL coil may be flawed, but the DL coil performs well with thicker e-liquids. The device is portable and user-friendly, though the slow charging and coil leaking issues may be drawbacks for some.