what's the difference in batteries?

[tlmoody27]

Can someone explain the difference in the 18650 High drain battery and the ones that say Protected? Are they all the same or is there a difference. I'm buying a VTube from Apollo and the battery that comes with it is a high drain 18650. Thanks for the help.

 

[MickeyRat]

There are really two types of batteries used in these devices. The high drains are safe chemistry IMRs. They will get hot but, they won't explode. The protected cells have a protection circuit that cuts out when it senses an unsafe condition. If a device pulls a lot of amps, you're better off with IMRs. Sometimes the protection circuit will pop under those conditions.

 

[tlmoody27]

That's what I needed to know. Thanks for the explanation!

 

[tlmoody27]

is there a particular brand of the imr 18650 batteries that are better than others?

 

[wseyller]

is there a particular brand of the imr 18650 batteries that are better than others?

Maybe subjective to different opinion. I hear alot of people mention AW as the best. I bought my provari batteries from provape and they are AW. That is obviously what they recommend to use in their device so that I what I will always use.

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[MickeyRat]

In 18650s there are still a lot of AW IMR fans but, the Panasonic CGR18650CH is better in many people's opinions. It's a little cheaper. The Panasonic is normally flat top which can be a problem in some devices and chargers. You can get one with a button top here.

 

[yzer]

Protected Li-ion cells (ICR) typically have higher capacity ratings than the "safer chemistry" IMR cells. They last longer between recharges. IMRs have a higher amp drain rate. ICR excels with a single cell APV. If you want to use stacked cells, go with IMR but for or single cell APVs the safety/cost advantages are with protected ICR, IMHO.