SmallRig VB99 SE Mini V-Mount Battery Released

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by Jose PradaJuly 4^th, 2024

SmallRig has launched a new V-Mount battery, the VB99 SE mini battery. This compact and lightweight 99Wh battery supports up to a 10A draw at a nominal 14.8V and features a parallel circuit design to charge multiple devices simultaneously.

SmallRig comes back with another mini V-mount battery (not long ago, we wrote an article about the release of their SmallRig VB212 mini V-Mount in collaboration with Caleb Pike). The VB99 SE mini V-Mount battery is a travel-friendly battery (4.4 x 2.8 x 2.1″ / 112 x 72 x 53 mm) that can power handheld cameras, drones, gimbals, etc. 

A quick look at the battery specs

The VB99 SE mini battery weighs 21 oz (595 g) and has a fire-resistant casing and an integrated OLED display showing the remaining battery capacity and status. The unit provides different ports like a 14.8V D-Tap output, one 8 VDC barrel output, a 12 VDC barrel output, one USB-C output, and a USB-A output for powering accessories. 

Users can charge the battery in different ways: using a standard V-Mount charger, via an optional D-Tap charger, or the USB-C input/output with a 65W PD fast charger. Both USB ports are in different circuits, allowing them to output simultaneously. 

The SmallRig VB99 SE mini V-Mount battery has a management system that protects it, featuring over-discharge, cell, short circuit, overload, temperature, overcharge, and overcurrent protection. The battery has a BMS intelligent chip that enables 65W (Max) fast charging for a full charge in three hours. 

In a practical way, here are some examples from SmallRig regarding common charging scenarios:

• The battery can fully charge a MacBook 16 Pro.
• About 7 hours of charge for Atomos Ninja V.
• It can charge an iPhone 15 Pro about 5.5 times.
• Canon EOS R5 C: charge for about 7.4 hours.
• SmallRig RC 60B COB charges for about 1.5 hours.

Technical Specs 

• Mount / Series: Type V-Mount.
• Chemistry: Lithium-Ion.
• Battery Capacity: 6800 mAh / 98.87 Wh.
• Output Voltage: 14.54 VDC.
• Maximum Load: 100 W, 10 A (Peak).
• Accessory I/O: 1x D-Tap / P-Tap Output 14.54 V, 10 A Regulated, 1x USB-A Output 5 V, 3 A Regulated, 1x D-Tap / P-Tap Input 8 A Regulated, 1x USB-C Input/Output 65 W Regulated, 1x Barrel 2.5 mm Output 12 V Regulated, 1x Barrel 2.1 mm Output 8 V Regulated.
• USB Output: 5 V, 3 A, 9 V, 3 A, 12 V, 3 A, 15 V, 3 A, 20 V, 3.25 A.
• Charging Voltage: 16.8 VDC.
• Accessory Mounting Thread: No.
• Operating Temperature: 14 to 113°F / -10 to 45°C.
• Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C.
• Certifications: FCC, CE, RoHS, RCM, PSE, KC.
• Environmental Protection: No.
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.4 x 2.8 x 2.1″ / 112 x 72 x 53 mm.
• Weight: 21 oz / 595 g.

Price and availability 

The SmallRig VB99 SE mini V-Mount Battery is now available for pre-order for $149, and the estimated shipping time is July 25, 2024. For more information, please visit the product’s website here.

What do you think of the VB99 mini V-Mount battery? Have you used SmallRig batteries before? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!