I have the VV, two midnight blue 650 mAh batteries, one electric lime 1300 mAh battery, and one yellow jacket 1300 mAh battery. All have the same finish. The VV is actually a bit longer than the 1300 mAh batteries. Overall, I prefer the VV, but I usually take the others when I am out and about. Unless you are vaping non-stop, the 650 mAh will last you a significant amount of time. The 1300 mAh batteries that I own have never come close to dying, as they will last well more than a day. I simply top them off with a charge every night.