Comparison · Batteries

Noname 18650 2600mAh cell or Samsung ICR18650-26HM

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: Noname 18650 2600mAh cell (2652 mAh vs. 2636); Test current: Noname 18650 2600mAh cell (10 A vs. 5.2); Temperature rise: Samsung ICR18650-26HM (62 °C vs. 75).

Model	Noname 18650 2600mAh cell2022Read review →	Samsung ICR18650-26HM2017Read review →
Capacity, mAh	2652	2636
Test current, A	10	5.2
Temperature rise, °C	75	62
Review conclusion	Recommended	Recommended

Only in one review: Voltage 3.6 V (Samsung ICR18650-26HM); Energy 9.651 Wh (Samsung ICR18650-26HM).

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

Samsung ICR18650-26HM: Fresh cells with consistent results; the author recommends them for laptop batteries, power banks and flashlights, but not for drills or e-cigarettes.

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.