I’ve been messing around with all kinds of vapes for years now. And the one thing that always gets me is picking the right battery. It’s like, you gotta have the right one, or the whole thing just doesn’t work right. So, I’ve been on this mission to find the best 18650 battery for vaping, especially now that it’s 2023 and there are probably some new ones out.
I started digging around online, reading forums, watching videos, you know, the usual. And there’s just so much info out there. It’s a pain to sort through. But two names kept popping up: Molicel and Samsung. Seems like everyone’s talking about the Molicel P28A and the Samsung 25R.

So, I got my hands on both of them. I charged them up, popped them into my mod, and started vaping. I wanted to see how long they lasted, how hard they hit, all that stuff.
First up, the Samsung 25R. Man, this thing hit hard right off the bat. Like, bam! Big clouds, strong flavor. I was impressed. But, it didn’t last as long as I hoped. I mean, it wasn’t terrible, but I definitely had to swap it out sooner than I wanted to.
Then I tried the Molicel P28A. Now, this one took a little longer to get going. It wasn’t as instantly powerful as the Samsung, but it was still pretty good. And here’s the thing: it just kept going, and going, and going. The battery life on this thing is awesome! Also, the power came up quite quickly, I think it performed even better than Samsung 25R. I think the higher mAh is the main reason for that.
- If you want that instant power, the Samsung 25R is a good choice.
- But if you want something that lasts a long time, the Molicel P28A is the way to go. I think it’s the best.
My conclusion?
Honestly, for me, I’m going with the Molicel P28A. I’d rather have a battery that lasts all day than one that’s super powerful for a short time. But hey, that’s just me. You gotta try them out and see what works best for you. I also tried some other batteries, but those two are the best I’ve ever used. So there you go, my little experiment with 18650 batteries. Hope it helps you out!