Comparison · Batteries

Vapcell K15 18500 1500mAh 15A or Soshine 18650 Lifepo4 Protected Battery

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: Vapcell K15 18500 1500mAh 15A (1616 mAh vs. 1499); Capacity at high current: Vapcell K15 18500 1500mAh 15A (1442 mAh vs. 1433); Test current: Vapcell K15 18500 1500mAh 15A (15 A vs. 5.6).

Model	Vapcell K15 18500 1500mAh 15A2021Read review →	Soshine 18650 Lifepo4 Protected Battery2018Read review →
Current, A	15	8
Capacity, mAh	1616	1499
Capacity at high current, mAh	1442	1433
Test current, A	15	5.6
Review conclusion	With reservations	With reservations

Only in one review: Voltage 3.6 V (Vapcell K15 18500 1500mAh 15A); Energy 4.779 Wh (Soshine 18650 Lifepo4 Protected Battery); Temperature rise 52 °C (Soshine 18650 Lifepo4 Protected Battery); Weight 42 g (Soshine 18650 Lifepo4 Protected Battery).

Vapcell K15 18500 1500mAh 15A: They deliver the claimed capacity and current, but quality is average and heating is high at 15 A.

Soshine 18650 Lifepo4 Protected Battery: Capacity is close to the stated minimum and protection works, but the cell is longer than standard.

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.