Alright, so, the other day I started looking into this whole vape battery situation. I’ve been using the same old batteries for ages, and it felt like it was time for an upgrade. My main vape device uses 18650 batteries, so that’s where I began my little quest.
I kicked things off by browsing some forums and a couple of vape enthusiast websites. I quickly found that there’s a ton of different opinions out there, but a few names kept popping up. The Molicel P28A and the Samsung 25R were mentioned quite a lot. It seemed like these two were the top dogs in the 18650 world.

From what I gathered, the Samsung 25R is known for hitting hard and fast. People were saying it delivers a strong initial punch, which sounded pretty good to me. But then there was the Molicel P28A, which apparently doesn’t lag far behind in terms of power and has a higher capacity. This means it should last longer on a single charge, which is definitely a big plus.
I also stumbled upon some warnings about not using just any old 18650 battery. It turns out that the ones from old laptops or power banks are a no-go for vaping. They just don’t have the right current capability. Using those could be risky, and I definitely didn’t want to risk damaging my device or, worse, getting hurt.
- Checked out some forums and vape websites
- Noticed Molicel P28A and Samsung 25R were popular choices
- Learned that Samsung 25R hits hard initially
- Discovered Molicel P28A has a higher capacity and lasts longer
- Found warnings about not using 18650 batteries from laptops or power banks
After weighing the pros and cons, I decided to go with the Molicel P28A. The longer battery life was the deciding factor for me. I placed an order online from a reputable vendor – didn’t want to risk getting fakes. When they arrived, I popped them into my vape, and the difference was noticeable. It felt like my device had a new lease on life. The power delivery was smooth, and they did indeed last a good while longer than my old batteries.
My Choice
In the end, I’m really happy with the Molicel P28A. They’ve been reliable, and I haven’t had any issues with them. It’s nice not having to swap out batteries as often, and the performance has been consistently great. It just goes to show that doing a bit of research can really pay off. I’m not saying these are the absolute best for everyone, but they’ve certainly been the best for me and my vaping setup.
So, yeah, that’s my little journey into the world of 18650 vape batteries. I hope my experience can help someone else out there who’s looking to make a similar upgrade. It’s always good to share these things, right? After all, we’re all just trying to get the best experience we can.