If you are looking for the best battery alternatives for Arrma Typhon Grom and Granite Grom, then you have come to the right place. Here we will recommend 3 battery alternatives with different capacities, discharge powers, and budgets, all of which can extend the running time and improve the bashing performance of both 1/18 scale RC vehicles. Based on measurements:
- Typhon Grom’s battery tray size is approximately 110 x 40 mm (L x W).
- Granite Grom’s battery tray size is approximately 102 x 40 mm (L x W).
- A lot of people mistakenly think that EC2 is compatible with the IC2 connector! It’s not; we tried shoving it in, and there’s no way. So, I suggest you switch to deans connector or others.
Longest Running Time Battery
Sea Jump 3500mAh 2s 35C Lipo with Deans Connector
Brand: Sea Jump
Voltage: 7.4V
Capacity: 3500mAh
Discharge Rate: 35C
Connector: T-Plug
Size: 97 x 34 x 20 mm
Weight: 127g
Highlight: Long Running Time | High C-rate
If you are looking to use multiple batteries for longer running time, then this is the battery for you. For the Arrma Typhon Grom and Granite Grom, this 2s lipo battery in terms of capacity it beats almost all the competitors in the market. It extends the runtime by almost 250% compared to the original battery. Additionally, in terms of discharge power, the 35C delivers the power required by the brushed motors of the Typhon Grom and Granite Grom.
Best Performance Battery
Powerhobby 2000mah 2s 50C Lipo with EC2
Brand: Powerhobby
Voltage: 7.4V
Capacity: 2000mAh
Discharge Rate: 50C (Continuous) / 100C (Burst)
Connector: EC2 Plug
Size: 81 x 31 x 15mm
Weight: 102g
Highlight: Long Running Time | High C-rate
It has an increased capacity of 600mAh compared to stock batteries, which means almost half of the runtime can be extended.
In addition, in the actual run test, this battery’s power output is large and stable because the C-rate is 20C higher than the stock battery, which means that it increases the maximum discharge power by 60%, which improves the acceleration and responsiveness of these small scale RC off road, and you can clearly feel the difference in throttle control.
The 50C allows the motor to receive a stable input voltage throughout its operation, keeping it running efficiently even under frequent and fast throttle control. Therefore, if you want to improve the bashing performance of your Typhon Grom or Granite Grom, then this battery is the best choice. (IC2 to EC2 Adapter)
Best Budget Battery
CNHL 2200mAh 2S 40C Lipo with Deans Connector
Brand: CNHL
Voltage: 7.4V
Capacity: 2200mAh
Discharge Rate: 40C
Connector: Deans Plug
Size: 108 x 36 x 19 mm
Weight: 133g
Highlight: Budget-friendly | Long Running Time | High C-rate | Durable
Overall, this battery strikes a good balance between running time, discharge power, and budget. In addition, CHNL batteries are known for their durability, typically lasting over 200 uses.
Common Questions
Q1: Can they run 3s lipo batteries with the stock brushed system?
Yes, provided the throttle setting is set to 75% or 50% to prevent the motor from overheating due to too many watts. What you need to know is that limiting the throttle will result in the 3s lipo not producing as much watt as a 2s lipo running at 100% throttle.
Q2: What distinguishes an EC2 from an IC2 connector?
In short, the IC2 and EC2 are compatible and the IC2 is a smart version of the EC2, however, due to its low price, the EC2 is an ideal replacement for the IC2.
Q3: Are Spektrum chargers compatible with other brands of batteries?
No, it is not.
