Best High mAh Batteries

[TamiVapes]

I currently have two 18650 2200 mAh batteries, not sure of the brand. What are the best higher (much higher) brands of batteries?

 

[retired1]

Moved to batteries and Chargers

 

[_JB_]

I currently have two 18650 2200 mAh batteries, not sure of the brand. What are the best higher (much higher) brands of batteries?

What are you using the batteries in and what atomizer resistance are you using?

 

[TamiVapes]

Smok Zmax V2. Not sure what resistance means.

 

[Baditude]

Smok Zmax V2. Not sure what resistance means.

"Resistance" means what ohms the coils you're using in your juice delivery device are.

There are many batteries available to us, with different mAh ratings as well as different amp ratings.

The "best battery" for vaping devices is not usually the one with the highest "mah rating" (also known as "capacity"). More often, the battery with both high amp output (CDR, or continuous discharge rate) and high capacity is the best. Always choose the battery that best suits YOUR specific vaping APPLICATION. This is explained in my blog below:

Battery Basics for Mods: A Definitive Battery Guide
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You are using a Zmax V2 regulated mod (not high wattage). Your specific application calls for an IMR battery which has at least 10 amps CDR as your first priority. After that, then choose from a selection of 10 amp batteries which has the most mAh. My recommendations for your application:


AW 18650 3000mah 20Amp CDR (new IMR/hybrid)
LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20Amp CDR
Panasonic or Orbtronics: NCR18650BD 3200mAh 10A CDR

NCR18650PF 2900mAh 10A CDR
NCR18650PD 2900mAh 10A CDR
Orbtronic 18650 3500mAh 10A CDR
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To avoid getting counterfeit batteries, purchase only from RTD Vapor, Illumn, or Orbtronics. Pay attention to battery brand & model numbers. Avoid purchasing batteries from Ebay or Amazon.

 

[Mooch]

I'll second that HG2 recommendation. It beat out several other high capacity batteries in a 10A shootout I did:

High Capacity Battery Shootout at 10A -- Bench Test Results...surprising winners! | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[TamiVapes]

Dang, and we just ordered Samsung 2500mah batteries from Amazon.

 

[Mooch]

Dang, and we just ordered Samsung 2500mah batteries from Amazon.

Those are still dang good batteries (if you bought the 25R)!

 

[TamiVapes]

Those are still dang good batteries (if you bought the 25R)!

Yes, indeed.

 

[TamiVapes]

Thank goodness we ordered new batteries, these ones are on the fritz. Hardly lasting.