Comparison · Batteries

LTO 18650 1500mAh cell, second unit 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: Soshine 18650 Lifepo4 Protected Battery (1499 mAh vs. 1413); Test current: LTO 18650 1500mAh cell, second unit (15 A vs. 5.6).

Model	LTO 18650 1500mAh cell, second unit2021Read review →	Soshine 18650 Lifepo4 Protected Battery2018Read review →
Current, A	15	8
Capacity, mAh	1413	1499
Test current, A	15	5.6
Review conclusion	With reservations	With reservations

Only in one review: Voltage 2.4 V (LTO 18650 1500mAh cell, second unit); Capacity at high current 1433 mAh (Soshine 18650 Lifepo4 Protected Battery); Energy 4.779 Wh (Soshine 18650 Lifepo4 Protected Battery); Resistance 18 mΩ (LTO 18650 1500mAh cell, second unit); Temperature rise 52 °C (Soshine 18650 Lifepo4 Protected Battery); Weight 42 g (Soshine 18650 Lifepo4 Protected Battery); Price 2.4 $ (LTO 18650 1500mAh cell, second unit).

LTO 18650 1500mAh cell, second unit: The second cell is much better than the first, but is clearly overloaded at 15 A and does not meet the 15 A claim.

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.