Best 18650 battery available as of 2020?

[steampoweredheart]

Hey, everybody. Happy New Year!
My 2019 was rough, to say the least, from start to finish. It left me flat on my face at the rockyest of bottoms but I'm determined to climb my way back up to the light of day this year no matter what it takes. 2020 will be better. And I truely hope your kick off to the next decade is rad aswell.

Now, on to my question.
I've been using the same Ohm Tech Life 18650 batteries in my Aegis Legend (and a device or two before that) for a couple years now and I'm just curious if they're the best batteries available on the market today. I definitely want power/high amperage but I guess MAH is really more important to me as I love batteries that last forever and I am using a regulated device..well..regularly..
I DON'T want efest, anything with "fire" in the name, almost anything from ebay, mxjo was an ol favorite for a while but the plasticky heat shrink always cracked on me fast, and Sony vtc4-5 and samsung 25r/hg2 always seemed under powered for me even though people rave so much over them. So I've been sticking with the Ohm Tech Life. They aren't rewraps and they seem to be a reputable company with honest ratings that provide the lasting consistent power that I need.
Just wondering if theres anything EVEN BETTER by now that I haven't heard of yet or that I've missed out on before I get my usual 6x to replace the ones I've been running for way to long now honestly lol

Thanks for any opinions or suggestions.
Hope to hear from ya and happy vaping!

 

[Izan]

Hola,
I think this answers your question.
Mooch Musing: Regulated vs Unregulated/Mech Mods...do they need anything different from a battery?

Cheers
I

 

[Baditude]

There is no "best battery". Choose the model and brand with the specifications you need for the way you vape.

WATTAGE PER SINGLE BATTERY on REGULATED MOD:
(Total wattage doubles using 2 batteries; Triples using 3 batteries.)

Up to 45W:

Samsung 18650 30Q, 3000 mah 15 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC6 3000mAh 15 amp CDR

Up to 60W:

LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20 amp CDR

LG 18650HE4 2500 mah 20 amp CDR

Samsung 18650-25R, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR

Sanyo UR18650NSX, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC5, 2600 mah 20 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC4, 2100 mah 23 amp CDR

Up to 75W:

LG 18650 HD4 2100 mah 25 amp CDR

LG 18650 HD2 2000 mah 25 amp CDR

Samsung 18650-24S, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC5A, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR

Molicel 18650-P26A, 2600 mah 25 amp CDR

Up to 90W:

LG18650HB6 1500mah 30 amp CDR

LG18650HB2 1500mAh 30 amp CDR

LG18650HB4 1500mAh 30 amp CDR

Samsung 18650-20S 2000mah 30 amp CDR

Hohm Tech Hohm Life 20.7A 3077mAh 18650...accurately rated, performs like HG2 and 30Q

Hohm Tech Hohm Stretch 22.1A 2944mAh 18650...accurately rated, performs like Hohm Life, HG2 and 30Q. VTC6 is slightly better

Hohm Tech Hohm Work 40.6A 2531mAh 18650 Bench Test Results...only a 20A battery but great, better than HE2

Hohm Tech Hohm Work 2 – 25.3A 2547mAh 18650...accurately rated, great performer
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Battery Basics for Mods: The Definative Battery Guide for Vaping

 

[sonicbomb]

You need a battery (tested by Mooch) that has an amp limit in excess of what your setup is drawing at your usual wattage level.
I advise only buying cells made by the main manufacturers like Sony, Samsung or Sanyo, and not rewraps.
There is no best battery generally, only the best battery for your particular use of it.

Ohms/Watts Law - Calculating safe amp usage | E-Cigarette Forum

TRusted battery vendors are listed in both images in the link below
Mooch's Recommended Batteries | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[steampoweredheart]

Thanks for the info everybody. I'll be making a decision on my next set soon ✌

 

[Coyote628]

I've always used Samsung batteries with no problems.