Best "smallish" battery for Atlantis that's NOT an eLeaf iStick?

[K Stub]

Hi guys, hoping for some helpful advice from all the great peeps here at ECF!

I've been using my Atlantis for about a year, have tried a few other tanks, but really like my Atlantis. I've been using it with iSticks - started with 2 of the 30w and ran at about 23w with the stock 0.5ohm coils. Then one of them quit working, only reading "atomizer short" when the same tank would run fine on the other battery. So I tossed that one, and tried to find another - alas, technology had moved on, and I ended up with a 40w TC iStick, which I don't use the TC on. All was well for another month, until the 2nd 30w started reading "atomizer short" as well, same as the other.

So now I'm down to the iStick 40w TC, and need a new backup, as I go thru about 1 1/2 batteries a day. Needless to say, I'm not giving any more money to eLeaf, as their stuff works really well, for a few months, then dies. I'm all about simple, easy to use, works every time stuff, not into rebuilding and making a new hobby - I have enough of those

Any suggestions as to which brand will last a long time? I don't really think I need more than 30w as I never vape above 25w, but maybe I'm wrong? Did pushing the iSticks at the higher end of their voltage kill them faster, and I need to go higher? Thanks in advance for any advice, you guys are the greatest!

 

[Jim_ MDP]

It's possible. Of my 6 various iSticks, only one of the 3 i30 has gone bad (they're pushing 8-9 months), but the other two need more frequent charging and I expect, using them just as you do, I'll be killing them soon.

It's a bit of a changeover if you haven't done it, but going to replaceable batteries is by far the smart move.
I'll just throw out the VTC as a suggestion, but hopefully others will offer more.

 

[Spencer87]

moved to APV discussion. While the APV's contain batteries, this section is meant for removable batteries. I think you will have more replies in the APV section

 

[Lova]

If you plan on using it under 30W, you could check out the Mini Volt by Council of Vapor, costs about $40 and is absolutely tiny: Mini Volt Box Mod Council Of Vapor - Vapor Hub

 

[Robert Cromwell]

The Subox or Kbox mini is cheap and good with a replaceable 18650 An LG HG2 works well in them. Battery is not included, but can be charged in the Kbox Mini. Vaporbeast has them for 23.99. No TC.

If you want TC then the VTC Mini which costs around $45.

 

[rallykid]

I have an Evic VTC Mini and love it. Also the Volt mentioned above would be great if you want something really tiny. I had a Kanger Subox Mini and it performed fine but looks very dated and has a small screen. You could also look at the Subox nano.

Personally my vote is for the VTC mini. It has a lot of features you could grow into if you decide to expand your vaping horizons but more importantly it is rock solid reliable and has the best screen of any of the small boxes on the market even if you decide not to take advantage of the extra wattage and TC capabilities. One of those with an LG HG2 battery will be all you will need.

 

[TXBiker]

Sigelei 50 watt V2 Box Mod
Non TC 50w dirt cheap under 20.00

Wismec Reuleaux RX200W Box Mod - ecig.com | Electronic Cigarettes
43.69 black only 200w TC

Snow Wolf Mini 75W TC Box Mod
54.14 with coupon code 5off

Smok X Cube Mini 75W TC Box Mod - ecig.com | Electronic Cigarettes
45.36 with coupon code vapingcheap

 

[Maiar]

I really like my coolfire 4. Goes to 40w and is built solid. But it only looks small, it's actually slightly taller than a 50w istick and basically just as wide, so that said, the 2000mah battery capacity is inexcusable (i got mine for free).
I'd recommend the Kanger Kbox 70. It looks exactly like a 50w istick, but instead of 4400mah it's only 4000. However, the buttons and everything else seem to be of higher quality than the isticks and I'd put money on stuff from kanger lasting longer than anything from eleaf.

 

[Garnoch]

I have a few Atlantis, Triton II and now Cleito tanks and an iStick 30, 40 and 50. I like small and compact too and also go through about 1.5 batteries a day. I also like stylish if I can find it though so recently picked up a Castle by Surefire.

 

[Marc411]

I IPV D2 or D3 is small and a nice device. I have two that have been dependable.

 

[GeorgeS]

I replaced my TC40 with a VTC mini and could not be happier.

(I'm also a 1.5 18650 a day kind of vaping dude. To think I used to swap tanks and batteries and now I just swap mods. I have 3 sitting on the desk beside me right now)

 

[FishingBuffalo]

I have a Presa TC75W that is working really well with the HG2 3000ma batt. I get a day and a half battery if I push it. I am digging it's small form factor as I have a RX200 also. It is big and heavy (but comfy to hold).

 

[Toronnah]

Coolfire 4
Subox 50w

 

[DaveP]

I have one of these on order. $43.97 (58% off). The site shows that they have 8 left out of 150 units. It's a 60W MVP.

Innokin iTaste MVP Pro 3.0
Innokin iTaste MVP 3.0 Pro Express Kit | PVS & Mods | VaporBeast

10% off first order coupon makes it around $39 and I got free 2 day shipping. Free shipping may have changed, but the price is good while they last.
You searched for vapor beast - ECF E-Cigarette Coupons

 

[jensy]

Kbox mini- 50W
Evic VTC mini-75W some are 60W
IPV D2-75W
IPV D3-80W
Clouper mini plus-50W

All of these have worked stellar for me.

 

[Toronnah]

Kanger Kbox mini 50w

 

[Ronald3638]

As others have said ipv d2 and I'm impressed with the ijoy solo mini. I've only had it a few hours but in that time I tested the taste control on a dripper and kayfun lite plus and I can run them dry without burning using kanthal.
The best part is that it feels like I'm running in straight wattage mode up until they start to run dry.

Since I've only had it a few hours I recomend seeing what other owners have to say.

P.S. it's almost the same size as the ipv d2.