This is a real life, non-technical review of several popular batteries in the vape industry. The tests cut out all the complicated graphs and figures usually associated with battery tests and got right down to the bottom line: how much juice the batteries can vape before they go dead.
These tests measured total juice consumption from fully charged until the unit locked at maximum allowed discharge. All batteries were first fully charged in the mod until the display turned off, indicating a full charge. All tests were done on an Eleaf iStick 100W, non-temp control unit at 22W running dual, parallel 18650s. The tank was a Kanger Subtank plus with an authentic Kanger SSOCC .5ohm clapton coil. The juice was my own blend, 70% VG 30% PG, and was carefully measured using a 10cc syringe. All variables were the same for all tests. Batteries were nearly new, having about 3 to 5 charging cycles for break-in, with the exception of the MXJOs. They were about 6 months old. The MXJOs came from my local vape shop, everything else was purchased from IMRBatteries.com.
Samsung 25R 2500mAh 20A $5.00ea – 15.7ml
Sony VTC6 3000mAh 15A $9.00ea – 15.2ml
Samsung 30Q 3000mAh 15A $6.00ea – 14.4ml
MXJO (Yellow) 3000mAh 35A $8.00ea – 14.2ml (pretty good for six month old batteries)
LG HG2 3000mAh 20A $6.00ea - 7.2ml
Efest Purple 2500mAh 35A $6.50ea – Test not performed. These batteries were so horrible that I sent them back & claimed defective product before I decided to do these tests. They said they tested normal and gave me a store credit for the 8 batteries I returned. Results would have been similar to, or worse than the LG HG2. One tank & done.
Conclusion: Higher price doesn’t buy a better battery. The inexpensive Samsung 25R edged out the nearly 2x as expensive Sony VTC6 by a narrow margin. Four of the six battery types tested are all fine choices for my setup and wattage. Different variables will likely produce very different results. Two thumbs down to the LG HG2 and the Efest Purple. Glad I was able to return the Efest. Thankfully I only bought two of the LGs, which I will donate to my vape shop to use in his demo equipment. Although he only carries quality products and might not even want them.
Hope this review was helpful. Vape on!
These tests measured total juice consumption from fully charged until the unit locked at maximum allowed discharge. All batteries were first fully charged in the mod until the display turned off, indicating a full charge. All tests were done on an Eleaf iStick 100W, non-temp control unit at 22W running dual, parallel 18650s. The tank was a Kanger Subtank plus with an authentic Kanger SSOCC .5ohm clapton coil. The juice was my own blend, 70% VG 30% PG, and was carefully measured using a 10cc syringe. All variables were the same for all tests. Batteries were nearly new, having about 3 to 5 charging cycles for break-in, with the exception of the MXJOs. They were about 6 months old. The MXJOs came from my local vape shop, everything else was purchased from IMRBatteries.com.
Samsung 25R 2500mAh 20A $5.00ea – 15.7ml
Sony VTC6 3000mAh 15A $9.00ea – 15.2ml
Samsung 30Q 3000mAh 15A $6.00ea – 14.4ml
MXJO (Yellow) 3000mAh 35A $8.00ea – 14.2ml (pretty good for six month old batteries)
LG HG2 3000mAh 20A $6.00ea - 7.2ml
Efest Purple 2500mAh 35A $6.50ea – Test not performed. These batteries were so horrible that I sent them back & claimed defective product before I decided to do these tests. They said they tested normal and gave me a store credit for the 8 batteries I returned. Results would have been similar to, or worse than the LG HG2. One tank & done.
Conclusion: Higher price doesn’t buy a better battery. The inexpensive Samsung 25R edged out the nearly 2x as expensive Sony VTC6 by a narrow margin. Four of the six battery types tested are all fine choices for my setup and wattage. Different variables will likely produce very different results. Two thumbs down to the LG HG2 and the Efest Purple. Glad I was able to return the Efest. Thankfully I only bought two of the LGs, which I will donate to my vape shop to use in his demo equipment. Although he only carries quality products and might not even want them.
Hope this review was helpful. Vape on!