Before choosing the right product for vaping your favorite cannabis strain or cannabis oil, you need to pay attention to the following factors:
Battery Type
When looking for the right product, you’ll soon find out that 510 thread batteries are every vaper’s first choice. The reason being, 510 thread batteries are compatible with most cartridges.
The second most common type is the eGo vape pen battery that comes with two types of connectors: male and female. What’s more, the eGo battery can be connected with a 510 battery if you use a special adaptor.
Voltage Variety
Every vape pen is made of three elements: the atomizer, the cartridge, and the battery. The battery controls the power sent to the atomizer (the voltage). The greater the variety, the better the vaping experience.
Unlike desktop vaporizers that usually come with high voltages, most vape pen batteries have a voltage range between 3.3V–4.0V (such as O.Pen and O2VAPE, EVOD).
Still, keep in mind that a small vape battery (a slim variant) will have a lower voltage range (for example, The KindPen).
Why is this important? Well, adjusting the voltage will affect the temperature in the atomizer and the flavor of the vape.
For example, some flavors (like peach) have a much better taste when they are not overheated.
At the same time, when vaping wax, you want to have a higher temperature, between 4.0V and 4.3V.
Capacity (mAH)
Milliampere-hour, or mAh, indicates the durability of a battery. The higher the mAh, the longer you will use your vape pen without charging it.
Nevertheless, some batteries with high mAh are so big that they need to be charged longer.
While most 350–500mAh batteries will be fully charged in 30 to 60 minutes (such as Dr. Dabber, Yocan, and O2VAPE), batteries with over 900mAh will take a longer time to charge. For example, to charge the EVOD battery, you will have to wait between 6 to 10 hours.
Button or No Button, That Is the Question
In this article, we focused exclusively on the built-in 510 thread batteries that have universal compatibility.
There are two main 510 thread battery types:
- Buttonless batteries — these batteries are controlled by an automatic mechanism. For example, you can turn it on merely by inhaling. There are usually no buttons on this device. Such devices are EVOD and O.Pen.
- Batteries with buttons — these batteries are controlled by tapping (clicking) the button multiple times. Such devices are Dr. Dabber, Yocan, and HoneyStick.
So, which one to choose? Both battery vape pen types come with their own set of advantages and disadvantages.
On the one hand, buttonless batteries consume less power and are thus more beginner-friendly. On the other, buttons give you more freedom to choose the proper voltage.
Therefore, there’s no right or wrong answer. It all comes down to personal preference in the end.
Does Battery Size Matter?
What is the best battery for cartridges when it comes to dimensions? While you can find batteries of varying sizes, keep in mind that smaller batteries have shorter durability. However, they charge much faster.
What is more important to you, having a discrete battery that can fit any pocket or having a battery that will last the whole day? Your answer says it all.
Price
Normally, online vape stores sell batteries that cost up to $80. The overall price will depend on the cost per unit, advanced features, and battery power.
For example, O.Pen might be the most expensive vape pen battery on our list because it offers four different voltage modes, 13 designs, and a stylus option (instead of a button).
At the same time, Dr. Dabber is considered a cheap vape battery. The main reason is because its maximum voltage is 3.7V, and it comes in only 4 different colors.
That said, this doesn’t mean that one brand offers a good vape battery and the other one doesn’t. It simply means that different factors will influence the product’s overall cost.
Shopping Perks
Before choosing the right vape pen battery, take a look at the brand’s discount options, return policy, warranty, and shipping options.
For example, Dr. Dabber will give you a 1-year warranty, EVOD will offer a 5-year warranty, while O2VAPE, The KindPen, and O.Pen vape pen batteries come with a lifetime warranty.
On the other hand, HoneyStick offers only a 90 days warranty.