Efest VS AW

[genoxy]

Hey guys,

Any major differences (other than price) between AW and Efest IMR batteries?

Thanks

 

[Niko49]

Not really, both a decent brands as long as you get them from a reputable supplier. It will mainly come down to personal preference.

 

[oplholik]

Efest and AW are the only batts I use. I started trying Efest shortly after they came out and they appear to be holding up well. If you look at a couple of the flashlight forums there are good reviews and test results for the Efest.

 

[Pur3Rush]

Efest or Panasonic imr batts. especially for tube mods.

 

[Hello World]

I usually stick with AW and Panasonic batteries.

I do have 1 Efest 2600 mAh high drain battery though, and I'm quite happy with it, performing very well.

 

[genoxy]

cool, mainly in AUS I can only find AW and Efest types and Efest are always cheaper.

Weird considering the AW brand is generic red with a sticker on it, looks easy to fake...

 

[xbassman]

I have a couple of pairs of 18350's. Both Efest and AW.
The AW's claim 700 mAh and the Efest claim 800 mAh.

Comparing those, the AW's have more run time and hold more voltage after resting.
I can't speak to other bats, but with mine the AW's are clearly superior.

 

[ease21]

I'm finding the 18350 aw's seem to last longer despite the mah difference indicated (efest is higher). The aw also seem to hold a higher voltage longer before dropping off. Its definitely close, but when I buy again it'll be aw, I only save $1.50 with efest anyway.

 

[genoxy]

Cool info, I bought some 18350 AW and Efest batteries for ProVari mini and will see how they go!

 

[oplholik]

Here are a couple tests done, doesn't look as good as I saw a while back.

Test / Review: Efest IMR18490 1100mAh (Red) | BudgetLightForum.com
Test of Efest IMR18350 V1 and V2 800mAh (Red)

 

[ninfreak]

aw always understates mah...most other companies overstate mah....mah is a sales gimmick. aw doesn't care about sales gimmicks, he only cares about quality(for those wondering aw is a one man army over in china, he takes batts from different companies and rebrands them......he only uses highest grade batts from these companies. there are several grades for batts a,b,c,d etc. a. being something like a name brand batt, and b. being something like a store brand batt)

 

[oplholik]

True statement nin. Price isn't, or shouldn't be, the main consideration when buying batts.

 

[StaircaseWit]

My 18350 Efests started out great, but no longer seem to last anywhere near as long as an AW IMR after a couple months -- and the AWs are about a year old with regular use.

 

[tnt56]

Most Major manufactors recomend the AW brand. I've only got a few eFest for backup's for my mechinical mods. For me it's always AW IMR's. Follow what the maker of the device recomends and you won't go wrong. Beside it keeps the warranty up.

 

[maximaseefu]

I have used AW's for years and bought a few Efest to try them out and can say I agree with everyone else. Efest sometimes is wonky in my provaris'. They come off the charger full and within a few hours they show 3.6V or so with minimal vaping. AW are my brand of choice they charge great and hold a charge every time.

 

[genoxy]

I had no idea AW was just one guy! Thats crazy...

Yeah ProVape recommend AW for use in their ProVari and it could void warranty using another brand.

How long do you think I can vape at 6V on full charge from a 18350 AW?

 

[Hello World]

What mods do 6 volts on a single 18350?

Provari Mini?

2 - 18350s in a mechanical ... depending on your vaping habits, 2 - 6 hours?

 

[genoxy]

What mods do 6 volts on a single 18350?

Provari Mini?

2 - 18350s in a mechanical ... depending on your vaping habits, 2 - 6 hours?

Yeah ProVari mini, any ideas?

 

[StaircaseWit]

Yeah ProVari mini, any ideas?

At 6V? Of course it will depend on how you vape, but in most cases not very long at all. The way I vape, two hours maybe?

 

[maximaseefu]

6 volts is high. That will kill the battery on the Provari mini in a matter of hours. I use my mini at 4.5-4.7V and it lasts me 3.5 hours or so of vaping.