Old veteran with a battery question

[SleeZy]

Hello!

So i'm almost abit ashamed to admit i've used my batteries for this long! However they've been just fine.
So i've been using a pair, that's right just 2 of em. For slightly 3 years now.
Sony VTC4s they've all been charging up nicely to 4.2 and been holdin the charge.
However as of recently i've noticed a huge dropoff. They barely last 4 hours on my mech with a ~ 15w setup. So i guess it's time to grab some new batts

Now to the actual question, has there come out any new batteries out there that outlast vtc4s in terms of safety and high cdr ratings? I'd prefer to buy some new whilst keeping 20-30 amp limits. Most of em i've seen is just 10-15A it seems, atleast locally. (Sweden)

I also saw that apparently sony does not make vtc4s anymore, however i keep seeing alot of vendors still keeps them in stock which makes me wonder.
Most of the vendors here in sweden says they're legit but i'm not realy sure. One company replied that they bought them from efest due efest bought up all remaining sony vtc4s. But i don't realy trust efest so...

I did see that there is now vtc 6 but only 15 amps...

Which kind of batteries should i invest in?
The biggest reason i want higher amps is due i occasionally use my drippers at lower ohms and i like to keep the safety up. But i'm mainly a tootle puffer/mod womber or W/e u wanna call it

I've been out of the loop for awhile due being content with my setup.

Thanks in advance!

Edit: As a final note i'd like to add that i've a good charger and i always check my batteries with my mulitmeter, that's how i know my batteries has been fine over all these years. However it amazes me how long they've lasted compared to ppl i've read around here.

 

[Izan]

 

[SleeZy]

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Amazing picture, thanks!

Tho still abit undecided, wether to buy new vtc4s (if they even are real...)
LG looks real nice tho, albeit (spellings?) low mAhs

I'd love if some of you could put up some pros n cons.

Edit: also noticed vtc4 isnt listed 30 on there, but i've read some of moochs posts so i'd rather trust him.

Edit2: Last 2 of the LGs is nowhere to be found in swe as i've seen so far, so it would be HB6 vs vtc 4 as of now, tho i guess i shouln't be super picky since vtc has done me very well.
I rarely if ever need 30a but i like having it just incase, since i'm a mech user.

Price is also a thing, since each battery here cost about 14$ each, while vtc is 12$
Not counting the shipment.

 

[Rossum]

Which kind of batteries should i invest in?

I would get VTC5A. Or even VTC6. 15-20A is plenty of "safety margin" if you're vaping at ~15w.

 

[SleeZy]

I would get VTC5A. Or even VTC6. 15-20A is plenty of "safety margin" if you're vaping at ~15w.

Yea i was kinda interested in vtc5a but nowhere to be found locally (which i'd prefer now due i need new batteriest asap)

VTC6 seems realy nice, altho i can't push the limits with my RDAs with those though.
Granted i mainly vape my ~15w so you're right in a sense, and i'd get a nice long battery time aswell.
On my RDA's i go 0.3-0.4 usualy but i rarely use them.

 

[Izan]

I have been very pleased with the Samsung 25Rs. You should be able to get about 4 for 20€ shipped.
HERE

Cheers
I

 

[SleeZy]

I have been very pleased with the Samsung 25Rs. You should be able to get about 4 for 20€ shipped.
HERE

Cheers
I

Thanks! I think i'll order from there 10 euro shipping.
so 25 eu for 4 batteries is very cheap, especially compared to what i would pay locally.

 

[Barkuti]

According to Mooch's graph, these ones should fit you a tad better than VTC4s:

Authentic LG INR 18650HD2C 3.7V 2100mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (4-Pack) @ FastTech
Use coupon BLF for a 5% discount on the cart's value

(not for all items, mind you). I see $18.82 (shipping included) to Spain (can also buy just 2 or 1).

Cheers

 

[sonicbomb]

@SleeZy the Samsung 30Q or the LG HG2 would both be great fits for your power level.