Battery capacity (mAh)

The capacity of a battery is expressed in mAh and represents its discharge capacity in one hour. In simple terms, this is your battery's autonomy. The higher the figure, the greater the capacity. You can assume that for a coil of over 1 Ohm, 1000 mAh will allow you to vape for just one day. A 2000 mAh battery will last about a day and a half. These values are only indicative, as autonomy will depend very much on how often you use the device.

Box or round battery

There are two main battery formats: round or square (known as 'box').

The round battery is often the simplest to operate, with only a release button on most models. Some have a setting wheel or buttons with pre-set power values. Their capacity is often low and requires frequent recharging. The advantage of this type of battery is that it is easy to use.

The box battery is often larger and has a higher capacity (and therefore range). They have pre-set values or a screen that lets you check the charge of the battery and adjust the power output. The advantage of this type of battery is that it's more versatile, has greater autonomy and you can easily change clearomizers without changing the battery.

Adjustable or non-adjustable batteries

For starters, a non-adjustable battery is a good way to get started with vape in a simple way. This type of battery adjusts automatically according to your coil. With this type of equipment, simplicity is the key.

For an adjustable box with pre-set power values, or a more sophisticated box with a screen, you'll gain in versatility and be able to adapt the power to suit your needs. You can send more or less power to your clearomizer for a denser or less dense vapor.

Types of settings (VV, VW, TC, bypass, CCW, CCV)

The three main battery operating modes are VV, VW and TC.

VV mode (variable voltage)

VV = Variable Voltage. This mode allows you to adjust the voltage of your battery in volts. Widely used in early e-cigarette models, it is tending to disappear in favour of VW.

VW mode (variable wattage)

VW = Variable Wattage. This mode allows you to adjust the wattage of your battery, which is currently the most common.

TC mode (temperature control)

TC = Temperature Control. Allows you to vape not by setting watts or volts but by setting the heating temperature of your coil wire, in degrees. The electronics, depending on the wire used, will be able to calculate the operating temperature. The aim is to avoid dry hits (combustion of the cotton when there's not enough e-liquid) and to get a smoother vape than with a VW. However, only certain types of wire should be used for temperature control: SS316 L, Ni 200 and Ti are the only coil wires that can be used in this mode. Never use Kanthal as this wire is not suitable and the box will not be able to regulate the temperature of the resistive wire correctly and you risk overheating your cotton, or even burning it.

Other modes :

Bypass mode

Bypass allows you to send all the power from the battery directly to the coil, rather like a mechanical mod without electronic power regulation. You benefit from expert operation while retaining the safety of the electronics, which will automatically trip if you set the wrong resistance value or deliver too much power.

CCV and CCW modes

There are also two other modes, CCW (Customized Curve Watt) and CCV (Customized Curve Volt), which allow you to set a power or voltage curve as a function of time. In other words, you can adjust the watts or volts sent to the clearomizer every half second. So you can manage your vape perfectly, and for example send more power at the start of the vape for rapid heating and then gradually decrease.

With or without screen

It's often the size of the device that determines whether or not it has a screen. For a round battery, the presence of a screen is almost non-existent. The big advantage of a screen is that it gives you a precise charge indicator and power setting, and often allows you to use several operating modes.

Connection types

There are two main types of connection: the Ego connection and the 510.

Ego battery

The Ego connection is a so-called 'male' connection, present on first-generation models. It is considerably bulkier than the 510 type connection.

510 battery

The 510 connection is currently the most common 'female' connection and is compatible with most clearomizers on the market. It is small in size.

ego-510 adaptor

There are, of course, adapters available for switching from a 510 to an Ego connection, so that you can use your old clearomizers with recent batteries.

Tips

When it comes to charging, we advise you to check the charging current capacity of your battery. Some batteries accept 1 A (= 1000 mA) of current when charging. The latest models can accept up to 2A. If your charger sends out a current of 2 A but your battery is designed to accept 1 A, you run the risk of greatly reducing its lifespan and the number of charges/discharges. Check the current rating on the charger supplied with your battery to be sure.