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Vapcell K30 18650 3000mah 15A or Murata US18650-VTC5D

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: Vapcell K30 18650 3000mah 15A (2847 mAh vs. 2800); Capacity at high current: Vapcell K30 18650 3000mah 15A (2643 mAh vs. 2621); Test current: Murata US18650-VTC5D (30 A vs. 15).

Model	Vapcell K30 18650 3000mah 15A2020Read review →	Murata US18650-VTC5D2019Read review →
Current, A	15	35
Capacity, mAh	2847	2800
Capacity at high current, mAh	2643	2621
Test current, A	15	30
Review conclusion	With reservations	Recommended

Only in one review: Voltage 3.6 V (Vapcell K30 18650 3000mah 15A); Resistance 11 mΩ (Murata US18650-VTC5D); Temperature rise 100 °C (Murata US18650-VTC5D); Price 9.98 $ (Vapcell K30 18650 3000mah 15A).

Vapcell K30 18650 3000mah 15A: Results generally match the claims, but the two cells differed noticeably in capacity and impedance.

Murata US18650-VTC5D: Capacity is 10–14% higher than the VTC5A; the author praises the cells but notes their price is twice as high.

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.