What 21700 batteries should I get for my new Vaporesso Armour MAX 220W Starter Kit?

[StephLK]

I just purchased a vaporesso Armour MAX 220W Starter Kit.

I currently use a Lost Vape Centaurus and usually keep it between 65-75 watt. It's falling apart though, so I ordered this new one.

I've never used 21700 batteries before so I'm not sure what to buy. I usually purchase my batteries from either:
IMR Batteries | Premium Rechargeable Batteries & Power Solutions or

18650 Battery Store® | 18650, 21700 & LiFePO4 Batteries

Buy 18650 & 21700 batteries, Li‑ion/LiFePO4 cells & chargers. Samsung, Molicel, Panasonic. Bulk wholesale deals, fast shipping & expert support.

www.18650batterystore.com

Can someone point me in the right direction?

 

[somdcomputerguy]

I'm not sure which cells I would recommend for your case, maybe our resident battery guru's list can help ya out - Mooch's Recommended Batteries

 

[StephLK]

I'm not sure which cells I would recommend for your case, maybe our resident battery guru's list can help ya out - Mooch's Recommended Batteries

Thanks so much! I think this is exactly what I was looking for. If I'm understanding right, I'll focus on these options?

 

[StephLK]

I have no idea how to chose which of the 4 to get, so I'm thinking of just trying them all. I think I've found them all correctly?

 

[Tor R]

I believe that the batteries Mooch recommends are upgraded than what is mentioned in this thread.

 

[StephLK]

I believe that the batteries Mooch recommends are upgraded than what is mentioned in this thread.

I don't think I understand. Do you mean there are newer recommendations than what's linked above? Or I chose the wrong ones when I was searching on IMR?

 

[Tor R]

I don't think I understand. Do you mean there are newer recommendations than what's linked above? Or I chose the wrong ones when I was searching on IMR?

yes, there are new batteries he recommended then this link

 

[StephLK]

yes, there are new batteries he recommended then this link

Thanks for the info. I'll search and see what I can find.

 

[Tor R]

Thanks for the info. I'll search and see what I can find.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/21700-ratings-e-135628973#no_universal_links

 

[Tor R]

 

[StephLK]

https://www.patreon.com/posts/21700-ratings-e-135628973#no_universal_links

Thank you! This sheet has way more info than I understand. But, since I usually Vape between 65-75w, I looked at the column for 90w for the e score. Understanding higher is better, I think I'm looking at these 3:
BAK 45D
Molicel P50B
Reliance RS50

Does that sound like I've got a decent understanding of what I'm doing?

 

[Tor R]

Thank you! This sheet has way more info than I understand. But, since I usually Vape between 65-75w, I looked at the column for 90w for the e score. Understanding higher is better, I think I'm looking at these 3:
BAK 45D
Molicel P50B
Reliance RS50

Does that sound like I've got a decent understanding of what I'm doing?

For your use your choice seems correct.
I belive RS50 has highest score, and EVE50PL in second.

 

[StephLK]

For your use your choice seems correct.
I belive RS50 has highest score, and EVE50PL in second.

Thank you so much for your help!

 

[Tor R]

Thank you so much for your help!

I'm glad I was able to help, the batteries you started looking at aren't bad, but there are a lot of developments in batteries these days.

These lists are from September 2025.

Happy vaping buddy.

 

[StephLK]

I'm glad I was able to help, the batteries you started looking at aren't bad, but there are a lot of developments in batteries these days.

These lists are from September 2025.

Happy vaping buddy.

Looks like I'm going with either the Ampace, Molicel, or BAK. Everything else is out of stock everywhere I know to check
I think I'll go with Molicel, since that brand seems to have been a decent performer for awhile now.
Thanks again for your help!