Samsung Battery Authenticity

So I'm in the market for some high drain 18650 batteries and I was about to go with the Samsung 25R but then I stumbled apon the AWT IMR18650 2600mAh battery. I'm see in some places that this battery have a maximum continuous discharge of 35A and a max discharge of 40. Is this really true? Because I'm also seeing in some other places that it has a maximum continuous discharge of 20A and maximum discharge of 40A (which seems to be a bit more believable to me). If anyone has a link to some testing done on these it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Here's a link to FastTech's listing where I originally found out of this battery: https://www.fasttech.com/products/2287804

And a Ebay listing saying it has a Max. Continuous of 35A: 2 PC AWT IMR 18650 Li MN Battery High Drain Rechargeable 3 7V 2600mAh 40A Yel | eBay  

So, I know that the Sony VTC batteries were the like "Go-to" battery. But they are being faked a lot and are hard to come by some authentic ones.

So whats the next best option?

I have a few different batteries and I definitely can tell the difference in the quality of the hit, and the life of the battery.

I have a red IMR 2000 mAh 18650 and it hits the worst out of all of my batteries.

Then I have a blue samsung battery (Can't really read the writing) but I can see it says 25r on it. This one hits decent.

Then I have a green 2600 mAh battery. Its a beast. Hits like a champ and lasts long. I would like to find a similar battery to this one. Im guessing this is the Sony VTC 5.

I really want to find something that is just as good as the Green one.

Does anyone know where to find these or a similar battery that is 2600mAh 30 amp? If so, are there any deals going on online where I could get a good price? Id like to order some new batteries.

Thanks for the help all!


Edit. One more question. Anyone know the difference between the Amps on each of the batteries? Just from guessing id say the red is 20 amps, blue is 25, and the green is 30? Does that sound right?  

Hello All,

Does anyone know which 18650 battery would last the longest when vaping at 13 watts? I have listed some below but any not listed recommendations are welcome as well.
(PS please don't respond with battery safety information or suggestions for me to look at mooch ratings)
Also, does anyone know if the vendors in the last 3 below links are reliable?

Thanks!

Sanyo NCR18650GA 3500mAh 10A

AW Protected 18650 3400 mAh

Samsung 35E 18650 3500mAh 8A Battery - INR18650-35E

Sony VC7 18650 Unprotected Li-ion Battery

18650 Battery 3500mAh Protected Li-ion 3.7V Rechargeable Orbtronic 10A Dual Protection (Panasonic-Sanyo inside) ORB3500P For High Performance Flashlights  

Hi
I'm usually vaping at just 14 watt (mouth to lung, nothing heavy).

Now I'm soon getting a new mod that takes 21700 batteries, so I'm searching for the best batteries without spending too much or too little.
(aiming for Samsung, LG or Sony, to be safe)

I see some batteries hold 5000 mah, like the Samsung 50E (cyan).
But it only has about 10 amp discharge rate.
So less than half than "regular" 4000 mah batteries for example.

Is 10 amp more than enough for vaping at just 14 watts, or should I find a more "high-drain" battery?
I want to be safe and avoid risks or heat.  

Hey

In the market for batteries, which is annoying given international shipping restrictions so local it is. The local market site has these for sale. Theyre branded by Samsung, but Ive never heard of these (Megacanon) so I'm trying to suss out whether or not I should get them. I can be fairly risk prone, but not with batteries in a mech.

Thanks!
 

Ok, one of my 30A batteries went kaput, and now I'm left with one last Sony VTC4. It's time for me to get a new set of batteries for my dripper. I'd like to ask your opinions as to which to get...but here's some criteria.

First, Sony is ruled out. There are too many fakes out there, and even an honest vendor can get duped. Since I will use a 20A build on it, I want to make sure they're rated at what they say they are. So no Sony's, even though I know they're good batteries, I dont want to take the risk.

Second, IT has to be 30A or better CONTINUOUS. It has to be explicitly stated that it has a continuous discharge rate of 30A or higher. Pulse ratings do not count.

third, 2000 mAh or higher.


I am thinking of going with MXJO 2500 mAh 35a continuous... But I don't know their track record.

Another option is the Efest 35a 2800 mAh batteries.

Any other advice would be welcome. Sources to buy would be nice as well.

Thank you in advance.  

I am running about 0.55-0.6 ohms on almost everything I build these days. I stay satisfied with my batts down to about 3.5V when measured by themselves (not under load). Between 3.6-3.5 ish volts, I will start to notice the performance decrease, and by 3.4 I'm feeling the need for a new batt.

Since VTC5 just isn't available, and I have little to no interest in a new device (thus nixing 26650 or dual batt configs) I'm looking for the best capacity between 4.2-3.5, with discharge rates of 5 and 10 amps being relevant.

I have the field narrowed down to 18650PF from Panasonic, or the 25R from Samsung.

I know that the labeled capacity for the Panasonic is higher, at 2900 mAh, but that label doesn't directly translate to my application.

Thus, I am wondering if anyone has direct experience with both of these, and if so, is there a notable difference in capacity. My current stable of batteries is starting to show their age, and I want to make the right replacement decision.  

Like I really needed to buy more stuff....

Just placed an order for an IPV Mini 2, a couple of Samsung batteries, and since I need to get to $75 to get free shipping, I also bought a eGo One 2200 kit. Got the IPV Mini 2 for $47, which is a great deal since the B&M near me is asking $100 for it.  

Efest IMR 18650 LiMn 2800mAh Battery - Flat Top - 35 Amp

They claim to be 35a continuous & 80 pulse. . .
Has anyone tried these?
if they really live up to the specs these will be the best batteries on the market now since no other battery can claim a 35a continuous rating. Not to mention 2800mah? Dang. Just note these are not the same batteries from before. The previous ones had a 35 amp pulse rating  

Hello, I just bought an Ehpro Nzonic V3 and tested it out using a Kanger Subtank Mini with a Samsung INR18650-25R battery. After a few puffs I took it apart and noticed there was a tiny needle sized impression on the positive and negative contacts of the battery. I looked at the mods battery contacts and they do seem to be pointed. Should this worry me? I took some pics but im posting from my phone and not sure how to get them on ECF? Do I need to upload them somewhere else then post the link?

Thanks in advance!