Comparison · Batteries

Noname 18650 2600mAh cell or Samsung INR18650-25R

Two models side by side: measurements taken by the author in their reviews, and their conclusions. The better value in each row is highlighted.

In brief: These devices have no measurements in common that would show one is better than the other. Compare the review conclusions below.

Model	Noname 18650 2600mAh cell2022Read review →	Samsung INR18650-25R2015Read review →
Review conclusion	Recommended	Recommended

Only in one review: Capacity 2652 mAh (Noname 18650 2600mAh cell); Capacity at high current 2500 mAh (Samsung INR18650-25R); Test current 10 A (Noname 18650 2600mAh cell); Temperature rise 75 °C (Noname 18650 2600mAh cell); Weight 44 g (Samsung INR18650-25R).

Noname 18650 2600mAh cell: Good for discharge up to 2C; the author recommends them for undemanding loads, though one sample had higher impedance.

Samsung INR18650-25R: The cells showed good consistency and about 2500 mAh when discharged at 14 A.

Figures were taken from the review text and checked against the quoted passages. Measurement conditions differ between reviews, so read the reviews yourself before buying. Prices at the time of review.