Did you know that without a functioning vape battery, the entire
act of vaping wouldn’t be impossible.
That’s why it’s so frustrating when our battery dies in the middle of a
vaping session. That being said, two
types of batteries dominate today’s industry:
integrated batteries and external batteries. One of the most common questions that
customers ask us is which of these two types of batteries can actually last
longer. We’re going to try to answer
that question as best we can.
How Long Does a Vape Battery Last?
Here’s the thing – there is no defined length of time during
which a battery lasts, before it needs to be recharged again. Why?
Well, because there are a ton of different factors that all influence
the life of your battery between charges.
Some of the key factors include:
- The capacity of the battery (mAh)
- How hard and long you pull on each hit, which
determines how hard the battery has to work each time a hit is fired - The output your device is set at (according to
wattage, voltage or temperature) - The resistance level of the coil, which affects
how much power is needed - How well you take care of your batteries
- How old your batteries are, as the older the
battery, the shorter the period of time is during which it can hold a charge - The quality of the battery
- The device itself, aka how much power your
device uses to complete the vaping process
Due to all of this, you can understand why it’s hard to come
up with a clear answer when it comes to how long a battery lasts, regardless of
whether you’re using an integrated or external battery.
The Topic of Capacity
Like we said, capacity plays a role in how long a battery
lasts, and it’s arguably the most important factor to consider. “Capacity” refers to, basically, how much
power a battery can provide before it needs to be recharged, and is measured in
milli-amp-hours, more commonly referred to as “mAh”. And, batteries can range tremendously in
capacity – the lowest-capacity batteries, used in the most basic and compact of
pod devices, can be about 280mAh, while high-powered external vape batteries of
the 18650 variety, typically used with box mods, can be all the way up to
3500mAh each.
Integrated vs. External Batteries: What’s the Difference?
Before we talk about which type of battery ultimately lasts
longer, let’s quickly lay out the difference between integrated and external
batteries. Integrated batteries are
batteries that are built into the device, meaning that they do not need to be
purchased separately, installed, removed or independently charged. The device itself is charged through,
typically, a type-C USB charging port.
External batteries are usually sold separately, and so, are only really
used with more powerful box mod devices, which contain a battery compartment into
which the batteries are installed.
Traditionally, external batteries have had to be removed
from the compartment and charged in a separate charger, although some of
today’s box mod devices use a type-C port so that the batteries can stay inside
of the device while they charge.
Which Type of Battery Can Last Longer?
Now, here’s where things get tricky. Technically, the higher-capacity battery, the
longer it lasts. And, using, say, two
3500mAh 18650 batteries with your box mod means you have a lot more battery
power than, say, a 280mAh battery that’s powering your small pod mod. But, it’s not as simple as comparing
capacities. That’s because it’s not just
the capacity that determines how long the battery lasts, but also how much of
the battery’s power is being used to fire each hit.
For instance, a box mod may operate at 230 watts. That means that each hit is draining a good
amount of the battery power. Compare
that to a pod mod that operates at 11 watts at all times. While the battery may be far lower in
capacity, it’s lasting for a long time because the power output is so minimal
that the battery takes a long time to drain.
So, Which Battery Type is Better?
There really is no clear answer when it comes to how long a
battery can last, regardless of whether it’s built into your mod, or external. It’s all about how you vape, the output
levels of your device and the capacity of your battery. Technically, a high-capacity battery is more
powerful so that it can last longer, but at the same time, that high-capacity
battery is operating at a much higher output level than a low-capacity
one. So, the key is making sure you’re
using a battery that’s compatible with your device, and also taking good care
of it so that it lasts for a long time.
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