Best 18350 Batteries

[CheesyWalnut]

I am looking for some good quality 18350 batteries that ship from within the US. I would prefer a reasonable price under $20 for two. Does anyone have any or know reputable a company/person that sells them?

:thanks:

 

[Zeebit]

Check out lighthound and illumination supply. You can also get them from eBay. The efest 18350's are pretty good for their price. You can google it for tests.

 

[Livinloud]

Nitecore RCR123A 2 Pack 3 7V 650mAh Rechargeable CR123A Lithium Batteries ? New | eBay

2 AW IMR 18350 Battery Li MN 700mAh | eBay

New 2 Piece Efest IMR 18350 800 mAh 3 7V Rechargeable Limn Flat Top Battery | eBay

Last ones are flat tops but you can get buttons, those are three good brands

 

[CheesyWalnut]

Nitecore RCR123A 2 Pack 3 7V 650mAh Rechargeable CR123A Lithium Batteries ? New | eBay

2 AW IMR 18350 Battery Li MN 700mAh | eBay

New 2 Piece Efest IMR 18350 800 mAh 3 7V Rechargeable Limn Flat Top Battery | eBay

Last ones are flat tops but you can get buttons, those are three good brands

Thanks! Which one of the three would you recommend quality-wise? They are all a reasonable price

 

[dubious speculation]

I'd recommend the AW or Efest IMR,

Especially if you're going to use them in a high drain device.

 

[NightExplorer96]

I would recommend eBay for this one.

They seem to be of good quality and are at a very resonable price. Can't do wrong with that

 

[CheesyWalnut]

I'd recommend the AW or Efest IMR,

Especially if you're going to use them in a high drain device.

How are the efest v1 and v2 batteries different?

 

[Zeebit]

One is flat top and the other is button top. The cells are the same.

 

[Livinloud]

Button tops are normally best since they ensure a good contact with the driver. Flat tops don't always contact the driver

EDIT: that's what I was saying in the other thread. Idk why people buy ultrafires and what not then these cells are a few bucks more for 2x. In some cases these cells are cheaper so its a no brainer to get quality cells

 

[djQUAN]

Idk why people buy ultrafires and what not then these cells are a few bucks more for 2x. In some cases these cells are cheaper so its a no brainer to get quality cells

Back when I didn't know any better, I bought a pair of ultrafires. Lasted a couple weeks and never bought one since. Always bought brand new genuine cells since then. When you think about it, the crapfires last a few weeks at best and the fire hazard due to drawing high current through poor performing cells isn't worth the risk to personal and property damage just to save a few bucks.

 

[Livinloud]

Amen!

 

[CheesyWalnut]

I am thinking of buying some aw cells. Can I trust the sellers from ebay?

 

[Livinloud]

Which seller are you talking about. I trust ebay in general since there is good buyer protection. Selling on ebay is more of the risk

 

[CheesyWalnut]

Which seller are you talking about. I trust ebay in general since there is good buyer protection. Selling on ebay is more of the risk

Sorry, but I havent chosen a seller yet, do you know any good sellers on this page? Price dosent matter as they are all decent priced, but I need an unprotected pack of two. Sorry for the trouble.