Comparison · Batteries

LG HG2 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. 2974); Capacity at high current: LG HG2 (2775 mAh vs. 2762); Test current: LG HG2 (20 A vs. 3.4); Energy: LG HG2 (10.85 Wh vs. 10.06).

Model	LG HG22020Read review →	Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B2019Read review →
Capacity, mAh	2974	2998
Capacity at high current, mAh	2775	2762
Test current, A	20	3.4
Energy, Wh	10.85	10.06
Review conclusion	Recommended	Recommended

Only in one review: Resistance 35.6 mΩ (Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B).

LG HG2: The three cells performed normally, though heating was substantial at a 20 A discharge.

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.