These tests below only note the ESTIMATED ratings for these batteries at the time I tested them. Any battery that is not a genuine Samsung, Sony, Murata, LG, Panasonic, Molicel, or Sanyo can change at any time! This is one of the hazards of using “rewrapped” or batteries from other manufacturers so carefully research any battery you are considering using before purchasing.
Misusing or mishandling lithium-ion batteries can pose a SERIOUS RISK of personal injury or property damage. They are not meant to be used outside of a physically and electrically protected battery pack. Never exceed the battery’s current rating and keep the plastic wrap and top insulating ring in perfect condition. Use of any of these batteries is AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Testing batteries at their limits is dangerous and should never, ever, be attempted by anyone who has not thoroughly studied the dangers involved, understands the risks, has the proper equipment, and takes all appropriate safety precautions.
If the battery has only one current rating number, or if it only says "max", then I have to assume the battery is rated at that current level for any type of discharge, including continuous.
Test Results
This cell is accurately rated, which is great to see, but it runs hotter and worse than the Samsung 30Q, Murata VTC6, and Vapcell Blue K28 2800mAh. It performs about the same as the Vapcell K30. It appears to be a cell from one of the smaller China factories.
I don’t know why this cell was wrapped by Vapcell as it performs the same or worse than their other recent 15A-20A, 2800mAh-3000mAh 18650’s but perhaps it’s being priced lower.
It’s not a bad cell at all, about the same or a touch worse than the LG HG2. But if this Vapcell G30 is priced about the same or higher than the Vapcell K28 or Samsung 30Q then I recommend those other two cells instead.
The two G30’s I tested delivered 3037mAh and 3101mAh and meet Vapcell’s 3000mAh rating. This is not great consistency but is typical for cells not from the big manufacturers.
The Vapcell G30 runs hotter than the Murata VTC6, Samsung 30Q, and Vapcell K28 but this cell’s 15A rating seems reasonable. If price is the priority, not performance, and you can find it for less than what the 30Q and VTC6 cost then you might consider giving this Vapcell G30 a try.
The 35A max rating is preposterous and useless, ignore it. In my opinion it was set in a marketing meeting, not a test lab, to try to make this cell more competitive in a market flooded with exaggerated current ratings.
Two cells were donated for the purposes of testing by Vapcell (Vapcell batteries, chargers, vape batteries). Thank you!
Continuous Current Discharge Graphs
Ratings and Performance Specs Graphic
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To see how other cells have tested check out this link: List of Battery Tests | E-Cigarette Forum
Misusing or mishandling lithium-ion batteries can pose a SERIOUS RISK of personal injury or property damage. They are not meant to be used outside of a physically and electrically protected battery pack. Never exceed the battery’s current rating and keep the plastic wrap and top insulating ring in perfect condition. Use of any of these batteries is AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Testing batteries at their limits is dangerous and should never, ever, be attempted by anyone who has not thoroughly studied the dangers involved, understands the risks, has the proper equipment, and takes all appropriate safety precautions.
If the battery has only one current rating number, or if it only says "max", then I have to assume the battery is rated at that current level for any type of discharge, including continuous.
Test Results
This cell is accurately rated, which is great to see, but it runs hotter and worse than the Samsung 30Q, Murata VTC6, and Vapcell Blue K28 2800mAh. It performs about the same as the Vapcell K30. It appears to be a cell from one of the smaller China factories.
I don’t know why this cell was wrapped by Vapcell as it performs the same or worse than their other recent 15A-20A, 2800mAh-3000mAh 18650’s but perhaps it’s being priced lower.
It’s not a bad cell at all, about the same or a touch worse than the LG HG2. But if this Vapcell G30 is priced about the same or higher than the Vapcell K28 or Samsung 30Q then I recommend those other two cells instead.
The two G30’s I tested delivered 3037mAh and 3101mAh and meet Vapcell’s 3000mAh rating. This is not great consistency but is typical for cells not from the big manufacturers.
The Vapcell G30 runs hotter than the Murata VTC6, Samsung 30Q, and Vapcell K28 but this cell’s 15A rating seems reasonable. If price is the priority, not performance, and you can find it for less than what the 30Q and VTC6 cost then you might consider giving this Vapcell G30 a try.
The 35A max rating is preposterous and useless, ignore it. In my opinion it was set in a marketing meeting, not a test lab, to try to make this cell more competitive in a market flooded with exaggerated current ratings.
Two cells were donated for the purposes of testing by Vapcell (Vapcell batteries, chargers, vape batteries). Thank you!
Continuous Current Discharge Graphs
Ratings and Performance Specs Graphic
I want to work for the vaping community full time! If you feel what I do is worth a couple dollars a month and you would like early access to battery availability, battery and charger testing and news, and a say in what I test, then please consider becoming a patron and supporting my testing efforts: Battery Mooch is creating battery and device tests | Patreon.
To see how other cells have tested check out this link: List of Battery Tests | E-Cigarette Forum
