5 Best Li-ion Batteries 2023

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5 Best Li-ion Batteries 2023

Updated on 8th Feb, 2023 based on our actual sales data in 2022

A reliable battery plays an important role in your vaping devices like regulated box mods, unregulated mechanical mods. A good battery will support your excellent vaping experience, including the flavor, vapor production and most importantly – your vape safety. So it is important to pick a right battery!

Previously we have shared the Top 10 Best Box Mods 2023, now it’s time to pick a good battery for your device. Based on our actual sales quantity in 2022, here we list the 5 Best Li-ion Batteries for Vaping 2023 for your reference. This data will be changed every month based on our actual sales quantity.

Brand overview: the 5 Best Li-ion Batteries for Vaping 2023 involved all following mainstream brands: SAMSUNG & Sony. Check our 5 Best Li-ion Batteries for Vaping 2023, discount coupon code is available at the end of the post.

Top 5. Sony VTC5A 18650 2600mAh

Sony VTC5A 18650 2600mAh was ranked in top 5 in our last update, and it keeps the same position in this update.

This Sony/MuRata VTC5A cell is a “Superman” type of cell for those that need and require Ultra-High Discharge/Drain cells in the 18650 form factor size. It is a very safe and extremely reliable cell due to the NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) chemistry type. This allows it to maintain very stable temperatures under such extreme high discharge/drain. This cell is only beneficial to the Ultimate Devices that require such demands, as it will Not show it’s true capabilities until the demand is pushed to at least 20 Amps of Continuous Discharge/Drain and up to 30 Amps of Continuous Discharge/Drain. With a nominal capacity of 2,600mAh and up to 35 Amps of Constant Discharge/Drain when the cell is kept below 176 degrees Fahrenheit or 80 degrees Celsius, you will Not find a Higher Quality cell to meet your Ultimate High Discharge/Drain device’s needs or demands.

Manufacturer:    SONY / Murata
Model:   US18650VTC5A (VTC5A)
Size:    18650
Style:    Flat Top
Protected:    NO, UNPROTECTED
Nominal Capacity:    2600mAh
Discharge Current:   25A Maximum Continuous, 35A Maximum Continuous with an 80deg C cutoff
Nominal Voltage:    3.6V
Maximum Voltage:    4.2V
Cutoff Voltage:    2.0V
Approximate Dimensions:    18.2mm x 65mm
Approximate Weight:   47.8g
Origin:    Singapore or Japan

Top 4. Samsung INR18650 25R 2500mAh

Samsung INR18650 25R 2500mAh was ranked in top 1 in our last update, now it dropped to the 4th place.

This Sony/MuRata VTC5A cell is a “Superman” type of cell for those that need and require Ultra-High Discharge/Drain cells in the 18650 form factor size. It is a very safe and extremely reliable cell due to the NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) chemistry type. This allows it to maintain very stable temperatures under such extreme high discharge/drain. This cell is only beneficial to the Ultimate Devices that require such demands, as it will Not show it’s true capabilities until the demand is pushed to at least 20 Amps of Continuous Discharge/Drain and up to 30 Amps of Continuous Discharge/Drain. With a nominal capacity of 2,600mAh and up to 35 Amps of Constant Discharge/Drain when the cell is kept below 176 degrees Fahrenheit or 80 degrees Celsius, you will Not find a Higher Quality cell to meet your Ultimate High Discharge/Drain device’s needs or demands. This cell is arguably to be considered the hardest hitting during the initial discharge/drain of any 18650 form factor size cell, that has over 2,500 mAh in capacity. If you want both a “Peace of Mind” and very demanding needs to be met and satisfied, then this is your go to cell.

Manufacturer:   Samsung SDI
Model:   INR18650-25R (25R)
Size:   18650
Style:   Button Top
Protected:   NO, UNPROTECTED
Nominal Capacity:   2500mAh
Discharge Current:   20A Maximum Continuous (1C)
Nominal Voltage:   3.6V
Maximum Voltage:   4.2V
Cutoff Voltage:   2.5V
Approximate Dimensions:   18.51mm x 66.79mm
Approximate Weight:  44.7g
Origin:   Republic of Korea

Top 3. Samsung INR21700 40T 4000mAh

It is the first time that Samsung INR21700 40T 4000mAh appears in this top list.

As one of the top-performing 21700 batteries from Samsung, the 40T (INR21700-40T), having a legitimate 4,000 mAh in capacity with a 35 Amp True Constant Discharge Rating without involving a temperature limit cutoff and not making the cell over worked, is nothing short of Amazing. This is the hardest initial hitting cell made that has a legitimate 4,000 mAh or greater in capacity. With this cell you can have a true “Peace of Mind” that your demanding needs and wants will be more than satisfied and met with no problems. This is a truly a Phenomenal cell in the 21700 form factor size.

Manufacturer:    Samsung SDI
Model:    40T
Size:    21700
Style:    Flat Top
Protected:    NO, UNPROTECTED
Nominal Capacity:    4000mAh
Discharge Current:    35A Maximum Continuous
Nominal Voltage:    3.6V
Maximum Voltage:    4.2V
Cutoff Voltage:    2.5V
Approximate Dimensions:    21.1mm x 70.4mm
Approximate Weight:   68.2g
Origin:  Republic of Korea

Top 2. Sony VTC6 18650 3000mAh

Sony VTC6 18650 3000mAh was ranked in top 3 in our last update, now it climbed to the 2nd place.

Sony VTC6 18650 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery is a compilation of near laughable riches, when talking about is Phenomenal versatility and attributes. This cell also has “Maximum Balance” in terms of overall performance and the fact that it has High Capacity and has Very High Discharge/Drain capabilities. This is Exceptional being an 18650 form factor size cell, this was previously unheard of just a few years ago. This cell has a True 15 Amp Constant Discharge Rating, but 20Amp Constant Discharge Rating by the manufacture if the cell is kept below 176 degrees Fahrenheit or 80 degree Celsius.

Manufacturer:    SONY Murata
Model:   US18650VTC6 (VTC6)
Size:    18650
Style:    Flat Top
Protected:    NO, UNPROTECTED
Nominal Capacity:   3000mAh
Discharge Current:   25A Maximum Continuous, 35A Maximum Continuous with an 80deg C cutoff
Nominal Voltage:    3.6V
Maximum Voltage:    4.2V
Cutoff Voltage:    2.5V
Approximate Dimensions:    18.4mm x 65.8mm
Approximate Weight:   47.55g
Origin:    Singapore or Japan

Top 1. Samsung 18650 30Q 3000mAh

Samsung 18650 30Q 3000mAh was ranked in top 4 in our last update, now it climbed to the 1st place.

Samsung 18650 30Q Li-ion Rechargeable Battery is an outstanding cell for those who like high capacity without sacrificing a lot of discharge/drain capability. This cell is a competitor of the well-known Sony/MuRata VTC6 cell, in which the Samsung 30Q performs very similar and closely with. Many consumers will argue the better of the two, although that is subjective to each persons own demands and needs for their device. This cell has a high capacity of 3,000 mAh in energy and a true maximum continuous discharge/drain rating of 15 amps without any temperature cut involved.

Manufacturer:  Samsung SDI
Model:  INR18650-30Q (30Q)
Size:  18650
Style:   Flat Top
Protected:   NO, UNPROTECTED
Nominal Capacity:   3000mAh
Discharge Current:   15A Maximum Continuous (1C)
Nominal Voltage:   3.6V
Maximum Voltage:   4.2V
Cutoff Voltage:   2.5V
Approximate Dimensions:   18.33mm x 64.85mm
Approximate Weight:  48g
Origin:   Republic of Korea

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That’s all our 5 Best Li-ion Batteries for Vaping 2023. The list will be updated every 3 months based on our actual sales quantity. Get 10% OFF for all of our best Li-ion Batteries for Vaping 2023 with coupon code: bestvapes.

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