best allround battery?

[SP013]

Hi,

What 18650 battery would be the best allround battery that can be safely used in a dual and have a wattage range of 10 to 70?

Thanks,
SP

 

[Heartsdelight]

I would say LG HG2. Best to check Mooch’s battery charts here on ECF.

 

[SP013]

My understanding is that the danger in batteries is only if you use them on a too high wattage, not too low, or is this not true?

 

[Shadav]

if you can find them on sale sony vtc 6
otherwise samsung 30q

 

[Heartsdelight]

If for up to 70 watts I like the LG HG2’s.

 

[SP013]

if you can find them on sale sony vtc 6
otherwise samsung 30q

So no issues in letting those Samsungs 30Q work on lower wattage?

 

[Shadav]

not to my knowledge no.... if you were doing high watts I believe you'd want more amps.... but for low watts 15a should be fine, I prefer 20a...but usually you sacrifices amps for mahs
but these two are good on both amps and mahs

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Using them at a lower wattage does absolutely no harm.

Most important is buying cells only from known reputable trusted vendors/dealers to ensure you receive authentic cells.

 

[SP013]

Generally I am vaping on around 10-16 watts mtl, but from time to time I like to also DTL, that's the reason I am looking for something allround, I guess Samsung 30Q or LG HG2 will be it then

If its about dual battery mods, should we just multiply the battery power, do they add up?

 

[Topwater Elvis]

If you're using a regulated power device -> In simple easy to understand terms ---> Calculating battery current draw for a regulated mod | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[ArminF]

Sony VTC 5 or 5A (not the 6) - they do not break in so fast and even as they offer less capacity they live longer and provide more stable power. Especially when you go up to 70 Watt.
Between 10 and 50 - LG, Samsung, actually all.
Price wise they are all very close so buy the best ones and stay happy and safe.

Dual Parallel oder Serial?
- Dual Parallel would double the Amp load (2x30A)
- Dual Serial would double the Voltage output BUT keep the Amp Load (1x30A)

 

[Baditude]

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

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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

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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

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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

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Battery amp rating required depends upon the wattage setting used. With higher amp batteries you sacrifice mAh capacity (battery time). With higher capacity (mAh) batteries you sacrifice available wattage.

 

[SP013]

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

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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

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Battery amp rating required depends upon the wattage setting used. With higher amp batteries you sacrifice mAh capacity (battery time). With higher capacity (mAh) batteries you sacrifice available wattage.

Thanks a lot for this useful post, I decided to go for the Samsung 30Q then, has great ratings and performance and overall is respected a lot in the vaping world.

 

[DaveP]

Thanks a lot for this useful post, I decided to go for the Samsung 30Q then, has great ratings and performance and overall is respected a lot in the vaping world.

30Q's will serve you well.

 

[SP013]

thanks all for your kind help as always !!

 

[Baditude]

Thanks a lot for this useful post, I decided to go for the Samsung 30Q then, has great ratings and performance and overall is respected a lot in the vaping world.

That's the make and model that I use in my everyday setup, JAC Vapour series B DNA75. It is a single battery 75 watt mod, but I never vape over 30 watts with it. One battery lasts most of the day for me.

 

[T0mmy1977]

Sony VTC5A rocks! 2600 mah and 25 amps.

 

[gpjoe]

I would say LG HG2. Best to check Mooch’s battery charts here on ECF.

This is my go-to 18650 battery. I don't super-sub-ohm so it's a good compromise between CDR and mAh.

 

[P3ch3]

Bench Retest Results: Molicel P26A 2600mAh 18650...beats VTC5A, best all-around 18650

Thats the best cell around according that post!