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Sanyo NCR18650GA or NCR18650B LiitoKala

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: NCR18650B LiitoKala (3340 mAh vs. 3320); Capacity at high current: NCR18650B LiitoKala (3262 mAh vs. 1200); Energy: Sanyo NCR18650GA (12.07 Wh vs. 12.04); Resistance: Sanyo NCR18650GA (22.8 mΩ vs. 30).

Model	Sanyo NCR18650GA2020Read review →	NCR18650B LiitoKala2018Read review →
Capacity, mAh	3320	3340
Capacity at high current, mAh	1200	3262
Energy, Wh	12.07	12.04
Resistance, mΩ	22.8	30
Review conclusion	Not recommended	With reservations

Only in one review: Test current 10 A (Sanyo NCR18650GA); Temperature rise 45 °C (Sanyo NCR18650GA).

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

NCR18650B LiitoKala: Nearly identical to Panasonic NCR18650B; suitable for 0.2–0.5C discharge, but lose Wh capacity at higher currents.

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.