I've always defaulted to AM batteries, but it appears they are out of stock everywhere due to flooding at their factory. Just hoping the community could point me in the right direction of the next best alternative and vendor...
Best Alternative to AW 18650 Batteries?
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If you are looking for smaller button tops, I think efest makes a version. I was sent some with a mod I purchased, and I'm not certain the battery life is the same, but they work fine in a pinch and they weren't new so I can't really say whether that was the reason....
With that said, we do need to know what size and specs battery you are looking for, button top or not and etc. to be more helpful.
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With that said, we do need to know what size and specs battery you are looking for, button top or not and etc. to be more helpful.
Anna
Without knowing your setup I cannot advise a specific battery.
Here's a list of batteries Mooch has tested
List of Battery Tests | E-Cigarette Forum
Here's a list of batteries Mooch has tested
List of Battery Tests | E-Cigarette Forum
If it is AW batteries that you are seeking, I always turned to RTD Vapor. Just checked their website and it does appear that they are out of stock.
If you are in need of button top only batteries, Orbtronics generally has button top 18650 batteries. Just make sure the battery is a "high drain" battery.
Orbtronic SX30 30 amp 2100 mah hybrid IMR.
Orbtronic SX30 30A 2100mAh Flat-Top 18650 Bench Test Results...just a 20A cell
If you are in need of button top only batteries, Orbtronics generally has button top 18650 batteries. Just make sure the battery is a "high drain" battery.
Orbtronic SX30 30 amp 2100 mah hybrid IMR.
Orbtronic SX30 30A 2100mAh Flat-Top 18650 Bench Test Results...just a 20A cell
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I have an eleaf pico and a smoant knight v2 that I run aspire nautilus v2 on. The smoant knight works with a button top, but seems like it would also work with flat top. The pico I don't actually have yet, so not sure whether button or flat would be more ideal.
Not sure how much amps I need, but more mah is never a bad thing...
Hey, yeah, I meant AW oops.
I have an eleaf pico and a smoant knight v2 that I run aspire nautilus v2 on. The smoant knight works with a button top, but seems like it would also work with flat top. The pico I don't actually have yet, so not sure whether button or flat would be more ideal.
Not sure how much amps I need, but more mah is never a bad thing...
Ha, yeah I've ordered literally all of my batteries (all AW brand) from RTD Vapor, so I've never been in this position before (looking elsewhere for batteries) hence the thread!If it is AW batteries that you are seeking, I always turned to RTD Vapor. Just checked their website and it does appear that they are out of stock.
If you are in need of button top only batteries, Orbtronics generally has button top 18650 batteries. Just make sure the battery is a "high drain" battery.
Orbtronic SX30 30 amp 2100 mah hybrid IMR.
Orbtronic SX30 30A 2100mAh Flat-Top 18650 Bench Test Results...just a 20A cell
I'm a fan of the Sammy 30Q, but any of the 2500mAh-3000mAh, 20 amp or greater cells will work just fine in your devices. (See the BLUE section below for trusted vendors.)
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Samsung, LG, Sony, or Panasonic/Sanyo, bought from a trusted vendor (there are many fakes out there). Just make sure that the CDR of the batteries in question is sufficient for your needs, and then choose the highest capacity cells you can.
20 amp batteries are good up to about 60w per battery: Sony vtc6, LG hg2, and Samsung 30q are good options with 3000 mAh
25 amp batteries are good up to about 75w per battery: Sony vtc5a (not vtc5) with 2600 mAh
30 amp batteries are good up to about 90w per battery: LG hb2, hb4, hb6 - but they only hold 1500 mAh
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If you're running the Nautilus, I'd recommend the Samsung INR18650-30Q flat-top. Cheap, reliable and great battery life.
The Sony VTC6 or LG HG2 might be an option too. But only if you can get them at an equal (VTC6) or lower (HG2) price than the 30Q.
The Sony VTC6 or LG HG2 might be an option too. But only if you can get them at an equal (VTC6) or lower (HG2) price than the 30Q.
If you don't need button tops, then choose one of the below. They have the highest capacity (3000 mah) of the 20 amp batteries. I personally use the Samsung 30Q.
Samsung 18650 30Q, 3000 mah 20 amp CDR
AW 18650 3000 mah 20 amp CDR
Sony 18659VTC6 3000mAh 20A CDR
LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20 amp CDR
Samsung 18650 30Q, 3000 mah 20 amp CDR
AW 18650 3000 mah 20 amp CDR
Sony 18659VTC6 3000mAh 20A CDR
LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20 amp CDR
Thanks for the replies everyone. I went ahead and ordered 4 of the Samsung 30q. Seems like a fine choice and saved me over $20 compared to ordering the AW!
Good choice.
Sadly those of us requiring button tops are having a hard timē. (Just for the ZNA)
It sucks using junk batts (pinch hit) so Ill have rotate between my last 2 only AWs (18650)
Hope Andrew Wans place isnt a total loss
Has anyone heard?
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I'm pretty old school been vaping a looong time I have fancy newer full featured mods but my provari mini and nautilus mini is my reliable sweetheart and I am heartbroken over what happened to pro ape and paranoid about hurting my provari but I am now down to only one working AW battery. I am in Canada... so what is a reliable high drain button top for the mini that I can purchase quality and genuine from and online shop? Provape only recommended aw I gather they did not expect the flood. Tia
@JanTee Since you appear to be inquiring about button top batteries for the Mini Provari, I'm assuming you're looking for 18350 and 18490/18500 size batteries.
It's been over a year since Mooch last tested 18350 batteries. The image above posted by Izan was his recommendations for 18350's: AW, AWT, Basin Black, and Keeppower. Of those, the only brand that were button tops was AW.
Given the circumstances of AW's current problems, your options are limited.
The Vapcell INR 18350 1100mAh 10A Button Top (although advertised as a button top, looks more like a flat top to me). You're aware the Provari requires true button top batteries to function.
EFEST IMR 18490/18500 1000MAH 15A LI-MN BUTTON TOP BATTERY
Efest IMR 18350 800mAh 3.7V Rechargeable LiMn battery - Button Top (single)
It sucks that there are no ideal alternatives to the AW button-top batteries.
Provape designed their mods around AW button-top batteries because they were the best high-drain batteries available at the time of the Provari inception.
It's been over a year since Mooch last tested 18350 batteries. The image above posted by Izan was his recommendations for 18350's: AW, AWT, Basin Black, and Keeppower. Of those, the only brand that were button tops was AW.
Given the circumstances of AW's current problems, your options are limited.
The Vapcell INR 18350 1100mAh 10A Button Top (although advertised as a button top, looks more like a flat top to me). You're aware the Provari requires true button top batteries to function.
EFEST IMR 18490/18500 1000MAH 15A LI-MN BUTTON TOP BATTERY
Efest IMR 18350 800mAh 3.7V Rechargeable LiMn battery - Button Top (single)
It sucks that there are no ideal alternatives to the AW button-top batteries.
Provape designed their mods around AW button-top batteries because they were the best high-drain batteries available at the time of the Provari inception.
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