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Basen Y25 18650 2500mAh 22A or SANYO UR18650ZY

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 UR18650ZY (2773 mAh vs. 2750); Test current: Basen Y25 18650 2500mAh 22A (20 A vs. 5).

Model	Basen Y25 18650 2500mAh 22A2020Read review →	SANYO UR18650ZY2016Read review →
Current, A	22	5
Capacity, mAh	2750	2773
Test current, A	20	5
Review conclusion	Recommended	Recommended

Only in one review: Voltage 3.7 V (SANYO UR18650ZY); Capacity at high current 2569 mAh (SANYO UR18650ZY); Temperature rise 57.5 °C (SANYO UR18650ZY); 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.

SANYO UR18650ZY: The cells meet the stated capacity, and the author found no faults.

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.