Aspire Zelos M80

The five modes are the main reason to choose this mod over a simpler single-mode device. Each one serves a distinct purpose.

Watt mode is where most vapers start and where many stay. You set a wattage between 5 and 80, and the mod delivers that output regardless of the resistance in your tank. It is direct, predictable and the correct starting point for almost every coil you will fit.

Voltage mode sets a fixed voltage rather than wattage. Output still varies with coil resistance, but you are controlling the electrical pressure rather than the resulting power. Some vapers prefer this when moving between tanks with different coil resistances, because the mod does not automatically adjust, giving you a more consistent feel across different setups.

Bypass mode removes the regulation entirely: the mod passes battery voltage straight to the coil, output dropping as the battery drains. It is the purist option, closer to how an unregulated mechanical mod behaves. Not for beginners, but useful for experienced vapers who want maximum responsiveness at a given charge level.

TC (Temperature Control) mode works with nickel, titanium or stainless steel coils. Instead of a wattage ceiling, you set a temperature ceiling. The mod ramps up and then backs off as the coil approaches the set temperature, preventing dry hits and potentially extending coil life. It requires TC-compatible coils and some patience to dial in correctly, but it is a meaningfully different vaping experience to any wattage-based mode.

CPS (Custom Power Curve) is the most advanced option: you draw a wattage curve across the duration of the puff, so the device ramps up and down precisely how you want. It has a niche audience, but for vapers who have used similar features on other high-end mods, the CPS is genuinely useful for squeezing the most out of specific coil builds.

The 2600mAh integrated battery is a practical step up from the 2000mAh found in many competitors at similar or higher prices. Real-world battery life depends entirely on the wattage and coil resistance you are running.

At lower MTL wattages, say 12 to 18 watts with a 0.8ohm or 1.8ohm coil, the 2600mAh should carry a moderate vaper through two full days. At the upper end of the range, running 40 watts or above into a sub-ohm coil for extended sessions, a single day is more realistic. Ecigone notes approximately two days MTL and one day DTL at higher wattages, which aligns with the battery capacity.

Charging is via USB-C at 5V/2A, which means most modern phone chargers will work. A full charge from flat takes roughly 90 minutes, which puts it ahead of most mods using older micro-USB connectors. The slide-to-lock switch on the side is worth engaging when charging, so there is no risk of the fire button catching on something while the device is on the cable.

A practical note on coil choice and battery: TC mode can extend battery life compared to Watt mode for the same effective temperature, because the mod stops drawing power once the coil reaches the set temperature rather than running continuously for the full puff. For vapers who want to stretch the battery on a long day, TC with a nickel or stainless steel coil is the most efficient combination the M80 offers.