Comparison · Batteries

LG 20650 HG6 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. 2746); Test current: LG 20650 HG6 (30 A vs. 3.4); Resistance: LG 20650 HG6 (9 mΩ vs. 35.6).

Model	LG 20650 HG62021Read review →	Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B2019Read review →
Capacity, mAh	2746	2998
Test current, A	30	3.4
Resistance, mΩ	9	35.6
Review conclusion	With reservations	Recommended

Only in one review: Current 30 A (LG 20650 HG6); Capacity at high current 2762 mAh (Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B); Energy 10.06 Wh (Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B); Temperature rise 93.5 °C (LG 20650 HG6); Weight 60 g (LG 20650 HG6); Price 16.99 $ (LG 20650 HG6).

LG 20650 HG6: They deliver high current well, but old cells fall short of rated capacity; the author advises against them at this price.

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.