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Basen Y25 18650 2500mAh 22A 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: Murata US18650-VTC5D (2800 mAh vs. 2750); Test current: Murata US18650-VTC5D (30 A vs. 20).

Model	Basen Y25 18650 2500mAh 22A2020Read review →	Murata US18650-VTC5D2019Read review →
Current, A	22	35
Capacity, mAh	2750	2800
Test current, A	20	30
Review conclusion	Recommended	Recommended

Only in one review: Capacity at high current 2621 mAh (Murata US18650-VTC5D); Resistance 11 mΩ (Murata US18650-VTC5D); Temperature rise 100 °C (Murata US18650-VTC5D); Price 5.6 $ (Basen Y25 18650 2500mAh 22A).

Basen Y25 18650 2500mAh 22A: The Y25 cells performed well and consistently; the author sees them as an affordable alternative to VTC5 and 25R, though the maker is unknown.

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.