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Liitokala NCR18650B or Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B

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: Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B (2998 mAh vs. 2978); Capacity at high current: Liitokala NCR18650B (2808 mAh vs. 2762); Test current: Liitokala NCR18650B (5.1 A vs. 3.4); Energy: Liitokala NCR18650B (11.04 Wh vs. 10.06); Resistance: Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B (35.6 mΩ vs. 60).

Model	Liitokala NCR18650B2021Read review →	Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B2019Read review →
Capacity, mAh	2978	2998
Capacity at high current, mAh	2808	2762
Test current, A	5.1	3.4
Energy, Wh	11.04	10.06
Resistance, mΩ	60	35.6
Review conclusion	With reservations	Recommended

Only in one review: Voltage 3.6 V (Liitokala NCR18650B); Temperature rise 60 °C (Liitokala NCR18650B).

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

Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B: After 450 cycles, measured capacity was 2762 mAh, 15% below the initial estimate of 3244 mAh.

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.