Battery Choices Seem To Be Diminishing?

[crg31953]

Since I've been a member here I have been reading to the point of sore eye's.

I read of issues with Efest, which have been the batteries I use and Sony has issues with counterfeiting of there VTC5's and a possible discontinuation.

I check my favorite suppliers and they are out of VTC5's and Efest are plentiful. I check Amazon and if they list Authentic Sony's at $35.00 for two and very low stock.


I prefer IMR batteries due to their safety and look for higher mAh ratings for longevity, I also look for higher drain amps because it allows for options.


Granted, today all of my devices are regulated and have a 15 to 30 watt limit BUT, I am investing in a few quality rba's and would like to pick up a couple of quality mech. mods once summer is over for the suppliers, I believe early September.


What is left for safe and sound choices?


Thanks

 

[440BB]

AW IMR batteries from Super T Manufacturing and RTD Vapor are still great batteries from trusted suppliers.

 

[Froth]

LG 18650 2500mAh high current hybrid IMR battery HE2 Flat Top

Cheaper and very close to the VTC line, at 15A and lower you would be hard pressed to tell them apart from the VTC4 or 5. Great battery, the LG is a quality choice IMO especially for the price.

Edit: If you want to wait for the lengthy shipping, Fasttech even stocks the LG's for even cheaper(Ignore the Li-ion labeling, fasttech is dumb that way) - http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10004182/1659701-lg-icr18650he2-3-6v-2500mah-rechargeable-li-ion

 

[Steamix]

I reckon the higher demands you place on a battery, the narrower your choices become.
Sub-ohming, cloudchasing...not too many batteries have what it takes do that safely.

 

[twizted]

VTC4's are just as good as the 5's in my book, just a little lower on the mAH

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[anumber1]

LG 18650 2500mAh high current hybrid IMR battery HE2 Flat Top

Cheaper and very close to the VTC line, at 15A and lower you would be hard pressed to tell them apart from the VTC4 or 5. Great battery, the LG is a quality choice IMO especially for the price.

Edit: If you want to wait for the lengthy shipping, Fasttech even stocks the LG's for even cheaper(Ignore the Li-ion labeling, fasttech is dumb that way) - $11.39 LG ICR18650HE2 3.6V 2500mAh Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries (2-Pack) - 20A continuous discharge / 35A peak discharge at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

The Samsung INR18650-25R is a good choice also.

It's discharge curve looks absolutely great when used within it's 20A cont rating.

The Samsung is a solid battery, I have been enjoying a pair for about a week now.

 

[Froth]

The Samsung INR18650-25R is a good choice also.

It's discharge curve looks absolutely great when used within it's 20A cont rating.

The Samsung is a solid battery, I have been enjoying a pair for about a week now.

That is definitely a battery that is not getting enough press IMO, considering it's basically the best cell out there below ~7A, which works amazing for regulated mods. I'm going to grab a pair of them soon to put in my box mod, thanks for reminding me to look them up!

 

[Baditude]

What is left for safe and sound choices?

Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or ICR?

AW IMR
18650 2000mah 10Amp
18650 1600mah 24A
18490 1100mah 16.5A
18350 ​700mah 6A

LG18650HE2 2500mah 20A

MNKE IMR
18650 1500mah ​20A
26650 3500mah 20A

Panasonic ​or Orbtronic hybrid
CGR18650CH (IMR/hybrid) 2250mAh 10A
NCR18650BD 3200mAh 10A
NCR18650PF (LiNiCOMnO2) 2900mAh 10A
NCR18650PD (LiNiCoAl) 2900mAh 10A
Orbtronic 18650 SX22 2000mAh 22A
Orbtronic 18650 2500mAh 21A
Orbtronic 18650 SX30 2100mAh ​30A
Panasonic 26650 CGR2650A 2650mAh 50A

Samsung hybrid (LiNiCoMnP)
INR18650-22P 2200mAh 10A
INR18650-20R 2000mah 22A
INR18650-25R 2500mAh 20A

Sony hybrid
18650VTC3 1600mAh 30A
18650VTC4 2100mAh 30A
18650VTC5 2600mAh 30A
26650 2600mAh ​26A

Efest IMR
18650 2250mAh 10A
18650 2000mAh 10A
18650 1600mAh 30A
18490 1100mah 8.8A
18350 800mah 6.4A
purple 18650 2500mAh 35A* (rebranded LG18650HE2 2500mAh 20 amp*)
purple 18650 2100mAh 30A (rebranded Sony 18650VTC4)
purple 18500 1000mAh 15A
purple 18350 700mAh 10.5A​

 

[crg31953]

Thanks Baditude, that's what I needed!!

From A Galaxy Far Away