Zeus Arc GTS Hub Review

The latest release from well-established dry herb vaporizer brand Zeus Arsenal is here to bring cannabis vaping to the future. With the same gold vapor path and chamber as the 2nd generation GT, there have been some substantial upgrades made to the kit to make it all-inclusive.

• In short, the GTS Hub gives you everything that you’ll need for a great session right out of the box.

As the third generation vaporizer in the ARC set, the Hub includes the new Xtruder Grinder, which is made to fill the included ‘ArcPod’ dosing capsules with 0.3g every single time. The metal Hub vape carrying case also doubles down as an ABV tray to unload your dosing capsules onto, which makes storage for edibles a breeze!

In this in-depth Zeus Arc GTS Hub review, we’ll be going over all of the vaporizer’s key features, as well as going over in-depth examples of how to use the Hub’s individual parts.

Zeus Arc GTS Specs

What’s in the kit?

• 1 x Zeus Arc GTS
• 1 x Micro-USB charging cable
• 5 x Grime wipes
• 5 x Grime sticks
• 5 x Bristle cleaners
• 1 x Flow sink tool
• 1 x Multifunctional tool
• 1 x Glass spacer
• 1 x Zeus Xtruder Grinder
• 15 x ArcPods

What are Zeus Arc Pod Dosing Capsules?

The Zeus Arc GTS Hub was designed to make dry herb sessions hassle-free for beginners and veterans alike.

Zeus ArcPods are aluminum dosing capsules are made specifically for Zeus vaporizers to modernize their chamber-loading. As the ARC Pods connect directly to the Xtruder for loading, they will automatically eject once they’re filled with 0.3 grams. Connoisseurs take note – We are sure that this is a loading method that will take over the industry in the years to come.

If you like the Storz & Bickel Dosing Capsules, then you’re sure to love this patent. Fill multiple preloaded Arc Pods with you on the go, and then sit back and relax with easy multiple sessions. They fit perfectly into the chamber, and can easily be swapped in or out as we’ll discuss later in the review!

Zeus ArcPod Lids are good for three uses each

The patented Zeus ArcPods are an easy on-the-go solution that controls dosing for a perfectly consistent vaporization experience every time. In recent times, vaporizing cannabis has been shown to be far less harmful than smoking and will save you 34% of your dry herb. The GTS vaporizer produces minimal odor, drastically minimizes the chore of packing a bowl, and makes cleaning a breeze in comparison to traditional smoking through a bong.

How does the Zeus Xtruder grinder work?

The Xtruder works with the ArcPod dosing capsules to perfectly fill them to 0.3g every single time. Let’s review how it works:

1. Working similar to a pepper shaker, all user’s will have to do is place their cannabis flowers into the top of the grinder.
2. Load an empty ArcPod into the holding chamber on the bottom section of the Xtruder
3. Twist until the weighted release technology automatically ejects the ArcPod when it’s full

It has a blender-style spiral design that gradually becomes narrower and sharper as the bud moves down the grinder. At the bottom, the last blades are significantly sharper and will feed your cannabis bud through a narrow chamber and into your dosing capsules. The body of the plastic grinder is semi-clear as well, so you’ll be able to see the process in front of your eyes. Overall, we think that it’s a super satisfying process, but some people may prefer to just scoop up their ground cannabis into the dosing capsules as an alternative.

Zeus Arc GTS Vaporizer Overview

The Zeus Arc GTS is a well made vaporizer with an engineering design hailing from Germany. The Zeus Arc Vaporizer lineup has grown in popularity ever since the original’s release all the way back in 2018.

The gold chamber acts as one of the best conductive materials on the market which helps to heat your ground cannabis evenly.

This helps to ensure an amazing AVB (Already Vaped Bud) extraction you can see after your sessions. With Zeus’s patented gold sink technology built into mouthpiece, the heat from your vapor is going to be dispersed and cooled quite a bit before you inhale. This effect works wonders regardless of your set temperature, as the flavor profiles of your terpenes will never be lost due to overheating elements. You’ll also have other cool features like a movement detector, haptic feedback, built-in multi-tool, three adjustable pre-set temperature settings, and updatable firmware so that your device stays up to date with the latest upgrades.

The two pieces on the right is the GTS Heat Sink, which helps to distribute heat

Improved GTS mouthpiece

The Zeus Arc GTS Mouthpiece is designed with a bigger gold GTS heat sink along the vapor path.

With this engineering design, vape connoisseurs will find flavor profiles of their dry herb to be slightly better compared to the older models which had more rubber along the air path.

Another new benefit to the hard plastic compared to the older silicone mouthpiece is that there is an improved heat reduction to keep heat on your lips to a minimum. For those that like to crank their heat to get the most of their herb, this means sessions will never become uncomfortable.

How to use the Zeus Arc GTS?

1. First start by removing the mouthpiece by lifting with the pick on the cogged end of the mouthpiece
2. Load in 0.3g of loose flower or one dosing capsule, then replace the mouthpiece
3. On the cogged side of the mouthpiece lies the one button & turning the vaporizer is as easy as holding this power button down
4. From there, single button presses will alternate between your three pre-set temperature settings as indicated by the three lights
5. After an 80 second heat-up time, the vape will vibrate to let you know it’s ready to be inhaled from & the blue lights will turn green
6. Out of the box, the three temperature settings of 205, 215, 225 C which will give you a good starting range. If you want to change these temperatures, the web application will let you adjust them to your unique preferences.

How is the battery life?

With a 3500mAh battery and the newly upgraded airpath in the chamber, you can expect up to ninety minutes of use time before needing a recharge which will also take about the same amount of time. With the included power saver mode, the Zeus Arc GTS will power itself down after ten minutes.

This works great for social or party sessions with pre-loaded arc pods that will help to keep the party going. In short, it will take away any hassle of making sure anyone will forget to turn the vape off.

The two slight drawbacks are that it’s proprietary and uses outdated micro-USB technology.

For a more modern Portable Dry Herb Vaporizer alternative, be sure to read about the Arizer Air Max.

How to clean the Zeus Arc GTS?

The Zeus arc GTS works very similarly to the ARC GT with a lid that can be removed using the multipurpose tool to expose the chamber. From there, cleaning sticks and cleaning wipes will eliminate any surface-level gunk and grime. For a deep clean, you may choose to submerge the heat sink and flow sink screens in isopropyl alcohol with a light scrub of a brush.

You can access the internals of the Xtruder by taking off the top and bottom parts, and then pulling apart the two main body parts. This will separate the internal clear plastic from the shell and from there you can pull it apart and have access to the metal parts. For the most part, you can just use a brush to know out any debris that may have been trapped in the grinder. After you’re done, just seal the internal plastic together and push it back down into the shell.

Zeus Arc GTS vs. GT

The main between the GTS and GT is the new gold-plated air path which has much less exposure to silicone than the GT predecessor.

The air holes on the GT model’s mouthpiece were replaced with a gold air path that has very little external interaction with anything before it hits the smaller mouthpiece channel. The result is noticeably less heat loss and a better flavor profile on terpenes. The magnet and fit feel much sturdier on the GTS mouthpiece, and there is a noticeable upgrade to the airtight seal as well.  The chamber has also slightly been altered to allow for the Arc-Pods to fit more tightly, so for veterans of the Zeus Arc GT, the bigger chamber will be a welcome change when not using dosing capsules.

Zeus Arc GTS Hub Tray Info

The hub features an intuitive design that will allow you to store your AVB (Already Been Vaped / Already Vaped Bud) in the tray built into the hub’s mold. When you finish a session while using ARC pods, you’ll be able to clear them into the tray by using the pod-knocker. 

• If you’d like, you can also used this cooked weed with an cannabis infuser to make homemade edibles.

Pros

• Dosing capsules make chamber reloading a breeze
• Sleek and portable design
• Gold plated accessories maximize heat conductivity
• Strong battery life
• Easy to use

Cons

• Paper dosing capsule lids only last two uses
• Micro-USB charging + proprietary battery
• Mouthpiece inserts require maintenance to maintain performance

Tips and Tricks

For the best vapor quality, we recommend the using vaporizer bubblers and bongs with the help of a Zeus Arc Water Pipe Adapter. This bong adapter goes in place of the normal mouthpiece and is made for 18mm, 14mm, or 10mm bong ports. One of the best setup is to pair the WPA with the 14mm globe whip bubbler which will make sharing sessions a breeze.

Keep in mind most glass pieces can be cleaned with a quick swish of isopropyl alcohol.

We know the Hub itself can be a bit of burden for travelling unless so you have a backpack, so we recommend picking up a cannabis storage keychain, which can hold up to four pre-loaded dosing capsules for an easy portability boost.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, the Zeus Arc GTS Hub is a high-quality portable dry herb vaporizer that was designed in Germany to have amazing performance at low cost. With its patented gold technology and improved mouthpiece, it’s been turning heads since its release in late 2021.

With a true streamlined engineering solution for grinding, packing, and loading, the cannabis vaping process has never been easier to pick up –  It’s definitely earned a spot atop our list of the Best Portable Vaporizers.

From the AVB storage, high-quality grinding ease, and arc pod utility, there aren’t many knocks to be had in terms of cons. Inhales are very easy while still having more than enough power to get wicked clouds compared to similar sized vapes. As we said earlier in the review, we look forward to more brands adopting the on-the-go simplicity that the Zeus Arc GTS hub offers!

• If you’re still not sold, be sure to check out our Zeus Arc GTS vs Mighty Plus Comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for Zeus Arc GTS Hub to heat up?

No matter your temperature, the Zeus Arc GTS will take 80 seconds to heat up.

How long do Zeus ArcPods last for?

Zeus ArcPods will last roughly 3 uses before needing to be discarded. Some users actually prefer to not use the lids.

What is the difference between Zeus arc GTS hub and Zeus arc S hub?

The biggest difference between the GTS Hub and the S Hub is that the S Hub is only compatible with ArcPod dosing capsules.

Yes, the Zeus Arc GTS vaporizer comes with the Zeus Hub.

You should clean the Zeus ARC GTS oven every five session, and the internals of the mouthpiece once a month or so with vape cleaning sticks.

You can learn about how it compares to the #1 budget vape in our Zeus Arc GTS vs. XMAX V3 Pro Review.