Is a bigger mAh better?

[Patrick21]

Been looking at egos here - CE4 eGo

Is the bigger mAh the better? if so, why would one choose to have the lower version? I understand it's more powerful but that's a good thing right? Why would you want 640 when you can have 1000? What are the downsides to bigger mAh?

 

[Rickajho]

With eGo batteries it all comes down to the physical size of the battery. The greater the capacity the longer the battery gets. For some people who have "issues" with the size of a PV they pick the smaller 650 mAh battery just for the smaller look. When it comes to battery capacity the higher the mAh rating the longer run time you will have between charges.

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

Want to be able to palm a eGo and vape "stealthfully" grab a 450 mini, want to vape for a day and 1/2 without charging grab a 1100 or 1300, want a variable voltage grab a twist or a V5...bigger the mAh...bigger the physical size of the battery

 

[THETOTALLYCOOL]

Yeah. Conveniently fitting in a shirt pocket is a big deal for me. I'm currently seeing if I can get through a day with a 450. (The 350 didn't cut it.)

 

[Wow1420]

I usually carry around a mini 350mah, very convenient to stick in a front jeans pocket. Instead of having to carry a stick that looks like Harry Potter's wand (1100 Ego twist) or Jedi lightsaber (Vamo 2600 mah battery). The mini easily lasts for the drive to and from work and a few puffs at lunch time.

At home I do use something larger.

 

[rasmith1959]

The mAh rating of a battery to us roughly equates to how long one can go between recharges. Typically a 650 mAh battery would last an average user around 6 hours, a 1000 mAh around 10 hours and so on. Unless an eGo style battery is of the Variable Voltage variety they typically produce either 3.2 or 3.7 volts so more mAh doesn't mean more power, just a longer vape time between charges.

So now on the other hand, as the mAh rating of the battery goes up the length of the battery becomes longer. It's now up to you to determine what is better for you, your vaping habits, and lifestyle. Do you want a battery that lasts a long time, then a higher mAh one is for you. Do you want a batter that's discreet and easily fits in a pocket or purse, then a smaller mAh battery fits you.

It's all a matter of personal preferences, what works for one may not be best for you. Only you can make the decision of what suits your needs best.


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[Patrick21]

Right thanks people. I get it now, so the mAh is simply means the bigger it is, the more time to vape between charges. But doesn't have anything to do with power.

 

[THETOTALLYCOOL]

Grrrrr. Actually, "Power" is the product of Current and Voltage.

But anyway, you are correct. Think of Volts as pressure, and mA as quantity, supply.

 

[SissySpike]

Up side as listed above longer battery life and down side larger. When getting in to IMR batteries not ego but batteries them selves the trade off is higher mah bats have less of a amp load so if you like LR your better off with a 1600 mah vs a 2900 man battery.