Dab pen batteries die. Anyone who's used a dab pen at some point has come to wonder: how long is this battery going to last? You charge it up, take a few hits, and now you're faced with that flashing light during the middle of a session. Let's look at what influences your dab pen battery life and how you can make it last longer.

The Short Answer:

The life of most dab pen batteries ranges from 150 to 400 puffs per battery charge, or one to three days, depending on use and voltage levels. A quality dab pen battery's life is 6 to 12 months before replacement, depending on use and charging habits.

Average Dab Pen Battery Lifespan

A typical dab pen battery will last 150 to 400 puffs before it needs to be charged. That's about a day or so of light usage or a day of heavy usage in terms of hours. The battery lifespan itself will last 6 months to 1 year before it won't hold any charge, depending on how you take care of it.

Quick Stats

The typical vape pen battery's life is 150 to 400 puffs per battery charge.

Most pen-style batteries vary between 350 to 900 mAh capacity.

A vape pen, which is fully charged, will last from 1 to 3 days based on usage.

Approximately 68% of the users replace the vape battery within 12 months.

Maintaining the battery above 100°F can decrease battery life by as much as 40%.

Operating at high voltage levels will drain power 30% quicker than operating at low levels.

Charging and storing the battery properly can make the battery last up to almost 25% longer.

The battery of a vape pen usually performs at a high standard for about 300–500 charge cycles.

Key Influencers on Dab Pen Battery Life

1. Battery Capacity (mAh)

The higher milliamp hours (mAh), the longer the battery will last. Small pen batteries have 350 to 650 mAh, and box-style pens are well over 1000 mAh.

2. Voltage Settings

More vapor is created with more voltage, but it's used up quicker. Being at the 3.3 to 3.7V level will provide the most flavor and longevity.

3. Frequency of Use

Daily heavy use will lower overall lifespan up to half compared to light hits which are infrequent.

4. Cartridge Resistance

Thick oil or resistance coil takes more power, thus shortening total battery life.

5. Charging Habits

Burning cell low on cheap cables will fry out the cell eventually. Always switch off when charging.

6. Storage Conditions

Heat destroys battery life quickly. Store dab pen in cool dry place out of direct sunlight.

How to Get Your Dab Pen Battery to Last Longer

• Charge only when necessary (don't top off each time).
• Don't use while charging, which stresses it with heat.
• Clean out contacts regularly to avoid loss of power.
• Only use compatible chargers; brand changes decrease lifespan.

Turn off when not in use; most pens have a 5 click lock feature.

When Your Dab Pen Battery Is Dying

• It flashes after one puff.
• Vapor decreases even when fully charged.
• The button or light no longer functions.
• It takes increasingly longer to get charged to a full capacity.

As these indications begin to mount, it's now time to replace your battery.

All-in-all

Most dab pen batteries give you anywhere from 150 to 400 puffs on a single day's charge to as many as three depending on the rate of use and voltages that you use. A well made dab pen battery will serve you anywhere from 6 to 12 months before it will start losing its strength or needs to be replaced.