Which brand and model of 18650 battery?

[Art Mustel]

Hello. I have a question since its time to get new 18650 batteries; my lower builds are around 0.5 ohms, and rarely I go over 35 or 40 watts. I want to ask at this moment, which is the best battery that gives the longest vaping time and has enough Amp. too for my vaping needs. Thank you for your answers!

 

[Bonskibon]

Have you seen Mooch's chart?

 

[Caterpiller]

Personally I go with the LG HE4

 

[Bayu Adhiwarsono]

I go with the LG HG2. Your setup is identical with mine. 0,5 ohm now, 35 watt. And it's enough for my daily vaping.

 

[Wraith504]

samsung 30q, LG hg2, sony vtc6

 

[Art Mustel]

Thank you! Your responses were a big help, now I just need to decide among the ones you have mentioned.

 

[CMD-Ky]

Thank you! Your responses were a big help, now I just need to decide among the ones you have mentioned.

Be careful of where you buy them.

 

[mackman]

Look at the bottom of Mooch's chart for the trusted vendors

 

[Baditude]

my lower builds are around 0.5 ohms, and rarely I go over 35 or 40 watts.

Assuming that you are using a regulated mod since you say you are dialing in 35 - 40 watts.

On a regulated mod the coil resistance is essentially irrelevant. What dictates the amp draw on the battery is the wattage you set on the processor, and the remaining voltage in the battery. The amp draw will increase as the battery discharges.

In the interests of keeping things simple:

If you use a good quality 20 amp CDR battery like the Samsung 30Q, the LG HG2, or the Sony VTC6 ... then you are good for 60 watts per battery. If using a 2-battery regulated mod, you're good for 120 watts as you have two batteries and therefore doubling the power. If you are using a 3-battery mod, you're good for 180 watts.

If you use a single 30 amp CDR battery like the LG HB6 you are good up to 90 watts; with a pair of 30 amp CDR batteries you could safely do 180 watts assuming the mod cuts off when the batteries reach 3.4 volts.

60W or higher:
LG18650HB6 1500mah 30 amp CDR
LG18650HB2 1500mAh 30 amp CDR
LG18650HB4 1500mAh 30 amp CDR

30W-75W:
Sony 18650VTC5A, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR

30W-60W:
LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20 amp CDR
LG 18650HE2 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
Samsung 18650 30Q, 3000 mah 20 amp CDR
Samsung 18650-25R, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
Sony 18659VTC6 3000mAh 20A CDR
Sony 18650VTC5, 2600 mah 20 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC4, 2100 mah 23 amp CDR
AW 18650 3000 mah 20 amp CDR

• Who has the best 3000mAh battery? -- LG HG2 vs Samsung 30Q vs Sony VTC6 Shootout

 

[jfcooley]

God I'm so indecisive at times.
I rarely go over 60w on my Therion, and I have 25rs (some need to be retired, not sure they are quality), 2 VCT5A, 2 VCT6.

Looking to buy 3000mah batteries and can't decide between 25r, 30q, or the Sony's. Pathetic since chart says all would be solid.

I've had each in my cart and can't pull the trigger.

 

[listopencil]

Thank you! Your responses were a big help, now I just need to decide among the ones you have mentioned.

Do you use a single or a double battery mod?

 

[Art Mustel]

I use several single battery mods.