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Noname 18650 2600mAh cell or Molicel INR18650-P28A

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: Based on review measurements: Capacity: Molicel INR18650-P28A (2660 mAh vs. 2652); Test current: Molicel INR18650-P28A (30 A vs. 10); Temperature rise: Noname 18650 2600mAh cell (75 °C vs. 100).

Model	Noname 18650 2600mAh cell2022Read review →	Molicel INR18650-P28A2019Read review →
Capacity, mAh	2652	2660
Test current, A	10	30
Temperature rise, °C	75	100
Review conclusion	Recommended	Not recommended

Only in one review: Current 35 A (Molicel INR18650-P28A).

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

Molicel INR18650-P28A: At 30 A the cells exceeded 100°C before fully discharging, so the test was stopped.

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.