Best Brand of 18650 Batteries according to...

[senseone760]

Anyone?

Im liking the SONY VTC5's (no they're not fake no they're not stopping production)
Sony VTC4's
Samsung
LG
Efest Purple's
Subohmcell.com

 

[BackDoc]

Have all of them except "subohmcell" and cant say I see a difference

 

[Cavy]

I just got some LG HG2 and can tell they last a little longer than my Sammy 25r did.

 

[dc99]

I prefer the samsungs but I would like to try the LG HG2. I will never trust sony again. The new vct5 is 20amp if Im not mistaken

 

[yuseffuhler]

Anyone?

Im liking the SONY VTC5's (no they're not fake no they're not stopping production)
Sony VTC4's
Samsung
LG
Efest Purple's
Subohmcell.com

The efest purples are rewraps of several different batteries. It could be a legit 20 amp cell, it could be something else. You never know. It's definitely not a 35 amp cell.... Currently those aren't even an option, no matter how many times you rewrap it. I'll go ahead and say the same about the subohm cell. There is not an 18650, 35 amp continuous discharge battery anywhere. They're simply not available, and definitely not with a 2800mah capacity. I'd be curious to see what cell they're rewrapping though.

 

[Mooch]

I prefer the samsungs but I would like to try the LG HG2. I will never trust sony again. The new vct5 is 20amp if Im not mistaken

If you wanted to stick with Samsung, you could try the 30Q. It's essentially identical to the LG HG2.

 

[Darth Omerta]

If anyone knows batteries here its @Mooch

I am no battery expert but personally i like the vtc4s. Ive never had a problem with them whatsoever. I can also say that I've never seen a problem with them that wasnt the fault of the user for pushing them too hard, storing them improperly, etc. I have also been really liking the LG HE4s lately. I have no experience with samsung(next on my list of stuff to try). And as a lover of the hammer mech i actually really like the purple efest 18500s, never used the 18650s since there are better out there in my opinion).

 

[senseone760]

The efest purples are rewraps of several different batteries. It could be a legit 20 amp cell, it could be something else. You never know. It's definitely not a 35 amp cell.... Currently those aren't even an option, no matter how many times you rewrap it. I'll go ahead and say the same about the subohm cell. There is not an 18650, 35 amp continuous discharge battery anywhere. They're simply not available, and definitely not with a 2800mah capacity. I'd be curious to see what cell they're rewrapping though.

Good info, thanks!

 

[senseone760]

If anyone knows batteries here its @Mooch

I am no battery expert but personally i like the vtc4s. Ive never had a problem with them whatsoever. I can also say that I've never seen a problem with them that wasnt the fault of the user for pushing them too hard, storing them improperly, etc. I have also been really liking the LG HE4s lately. I have no experience with samsung(next on my list of stuff to try). And as a lover of the hammer mech i actually really like the purple efest 18500s, never used the 18650s since there are better out there in my opinion).

Sony VTC4 or 5's are great. I've yet to have purchased a battery that wasn't solid. Re wrapped? I'm sure there's plenty.

 

[suprtrkr]

I like the Sony's. Mooch and Baditude both tell me I can safely get more amps out of them than anything but the 30A Orbs, and I do a lot of mechanical mods. In a regulated mod, the Pannys or LGs would probably be a better option because the higher output is nor required and you can get more capacity than the 30A batts provide.

 

[Darth Omerta]

There is a great vid about batteries and battery safety over in the general vapinf discussion forum!

 

[yuseffuhler]

Good info, thanks!

No problem! Gotta spread the word lol. If memory serves, the 35a 2500mah are lg HE2 rewraps. Which means 20a batteries. The others, I'm not sure of. I'd hate to see anyone build super low on those and end up with 8 fingers.

 

[Ryedan]

Anyone?

Im liking the SONY VTC5's (no they're not fake no they're not stopping production)
Sony VTC4's
Samsung
LG
Efest Purple's
Subohmcell.com

I like manufacturer branded batteries from known good suppliers that I trust not to sell counterfeits.

If you're asking about the best model of battery, it all depends on how much current you will be drawing from them.

 

[senseone760]

There is a great vid about batteries and battery safety over in the general vapinf discussion forum!

U wanna see a good joke? Subohmcell.com They're pretty good batteries actually but their claims are a bit high

 

[senseone760]

Check it

 

[sqwzy]

I have had no problem at all with mxjo's

 

[Wolfenstark]

I use the Samsung 25R and currently see no need to change.

 

[batteredwombat]

Used all except ultrafire, orbs or samsungs. The purple 35a was lg re-wrap. I find out because i wrap my batteries when they get torn up. VTCs are great but who knows if they are real. All i need is 20a, not even that really.

 

[NathanielFT]

VTC5s used to be my go to cell, now its the Samsung 25R, or High drain AWs for 18500/18350

 

[Darth Omerta]

Lol, 3.7V pushing 35A with 2800mAh. I just dont see that happening!