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Sanyo NCR18650GA or 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: Sanyo NCR18650GA (3320 mAh vs. 3300); Test current: Sanyo NCR18650GA (10 A vs. 6.4).

Model	Sanyo NCR18650GA2020Read review →	Panasonic NCR18650B2016Read review →
Capacity, mAh	3320	3300
Test current, A	10	6.4
Review conclusion	Not recommended	Recommended

Only in one review: Voltage 3.7 V (Panasonic NCR18650B); Capacity at high current 1200 mAh (Sanyo NCR18650GA); Energy 12.07 Wh (Sanyo NCR18650GA); Resistance 22.8 mΩ (Sanyo NCR18650GA); Temperature rise 45 °C (Sanyo NCR18650GA); Price 6.99 $ (Panasonic NCR18650B).

Sanyo NCR18650GA: At 1C charge and discharge, the cells degraded sharply; the first lost nearly two-thirds of its capacity in 150 cycles.

Panasonic NCR18650B: Capacity at a 1 A discharge was nearly 3300 mAh; the cell was also tested at 6.4 A.

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.