18650 VS 20700

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Hey I've a dotmod dotsquonk (mech mod).
One of my 20700s died and need to get some new battery's soon.
I can get Sony vtc5a's for about 5€ and 20700s for about 10€.
Is it really worth the extra 400 mah and 5A for 5€ more.
Any benefit?
Using mostly single coils.
Only you can answer that question. Would you be safer and get better performance for your build in your mech?
 

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I used both in my dot and other mods.
Of course build dependent and model battery used.....

But I got longer run time with 20700 than 18650, using single coil at @.25.

I have the original vapcell gold, which had great ratings.
The manufacturer who made those batteries for Vapcell changed the cell to a poorer performing cell without notifying Vapcell. Using China-made batteries runs the risk of buying a battery of inconsistant quality because the cell used can change at any time. Sort of a "bait and switch" tactic.
 
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I used both in my dot and other mods.
Of course build dependent and model battery used.....

But I got longer run time with 20700 than 18650, using single coil at @.25.

I have the original vapcell gold, which had great ratings.

Hope this helps.
I've a vapcell gold to.
But I don't trust them anymore after the new tests.
Gonna get some 5a's then.
Probably need to Cary a extra around then but that's fine if I can safe some money AND get a battery from Sony Insted of a Chinese 20700.
 

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The manufacturer who made those batteries for Vapcell changed the cell to a poorer performing cell without notifying Vapcell. Using China-made batteries runs the risk of buying a battery of inconsistant quality because the cell used can change at any time. Sort of a "bait and switch" tactic.
I am aware of that, but I still use builds under the newer ratings.

And I have the original run, labeled 3200mah.
 

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I've a vapcell gold to.
But I don't trust them anymore after the new tests.
Gonna get some 5a's then.
Probably need to Cary a extra around then but that's fine if I can safe some money AND get a battery from Sony Insted of a Chinese 20700.

You can go for Molicel INR20700A, a very good battery and will outperform VTC5A
 
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You can go for Molicel INR20700A, a very good battery and will outperform VTC5A

I'd have to wonder who makes the cell under the wrap. Looks like they are a North American company based in Canada who sells in the U.S.

Interesting!

E-One Moli Energy Batteries | US Supplier - House of Batteries
House of Batteries is one of the United States’ leading suppliers of E- One Moli Energy (Canada) products. We provide standard E-One Moli battery cells, and can manufacture custom battery packs using E-One Moli technology to provide the perfect power solution for your application.

Our engineering team has more than 200 years of combined battery design experience. We maintain ISO certification, RoHS compliance, and ITAR registration.
 
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In my experience i've tried both 18650 and 20700 in my pulse (.6 0hm, 3mm id kanthal A1 build on a recurve rda)

I usually get about a work day's worth of life out of my 20700
my 18650s are much older though but i still got about a day's worth out of the ones i've got (i use about 30 watts all the time on that build)

All batteries used are 3000MaH
20700 are 30 amps
18650s are 20 amps
 

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In my experience i've tried both 18650 and 20700 in my pulse (.6 0hm, 3mm id kanthal A1 build on a recurve rda)

I usually get about a work day's worth of life out of my 20700
my 18650s are much older though but i still got about a day's worth out of the ones i've got (i use about 30 watts all the time on that build)

All batteries used are 3000MaH
20700 are 30 amps
18650s are 20 amps

I have a Geek Vape Aegis 100W coming that uses 18650, 20700, 21700, and 26650. In looking at the 26650 ratings by Mooch I might be better off using the 20700 or 21700. MAH ratings aren't that much better on most of the 26650 cells and there are no big 3 manufacturers offering them to the public.

After 15 days Efun finally got my Geek Vape Aegis 100W from China to California. Now for the ride to Georgia!!

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