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Liitokala NCR18650B or LG INR18650-HG2

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: LG INR18650-HG2 (3000 mAh vs. 2978); Test current: LG INR18650-HG2 (20 A vs. 5.1); Temperature rise: Liitokala NCR18650B (60 °C vs. 97).

Model	Liitokala NCR18650B2021Read review →	LG INR18650-HG22019Read review →
Capacity, mAh	2978	3000
Test current, A	5.1	20
Temperature rise, °C	60	97
Review conclusion	With reservations	With reservations

Only in one review: Voltage 3.6 V (Liitokala NCR18650B); Current 20 A (LG INR18650-HG2); Capacity at high current 2808 mAh (Liitokala NCR18650B); Energy 11.04 Wh (Liitokala NCR18650B); Resistance 60 mΩ (Liitokala NCR18650B).

Liitokala NCR18650B: The protection works and the cells deliver up to 5 A, but measured capacity is well below the claim.

LG INR18650-HG2: A popular but not top-performing cell; it delivered 3000 mAh only at the lowest current.

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.