Comparison · Batteries

BASEN BS186A Pro or Sanyo NCR18650GA

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: Test current: Sanyo NCR18650GA (10 A vs. 5.5); Temperature rise: BASEN BS186A Pro (50 °C vs. 70).

Model	BASEN BS186A Pro2020Read review →	Sanyo NCR18650GA2019Read review →
Current, A	10	10
Capacity, mAh	3500	3500
Test current, A	5.5	10
Temperature rise, °C	50	70
Review conclusion	With reservations	Recommended

Only in one review: Resistance 45 mΩ (BASEN BS186A Pro).

BASEN BS186A Pro: The protected version is usable, but its protection limits current: it trips at about 6–6.2 A, with 5.1 A available continuously.

Sanyo NCR18650GA: The cells showed similar performance; the author recommends them but warns that counterfeits are common.

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.