Comparison · Batteries

Molicel INR18650-P28A or Samsung INR18650-30Q

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: Molicel INR18650-P28A (30 A vs. 10); Temperature rise: Samsung INR18650-30Q (76 °C vs. 100).

Model	Molicel INR18650-P28A2019Read review →	Samsung INR18650-30Q2019Read review →
Capacity, mAh	2660	2660
Test current, A	30	10
Temperature rise, °C	100	76
Review conclusion	Not recommended	Not recommended

Only in one review: Current 35 A (Molicel INR18650-P28A); Capacity at high current 2700 mAh (Samsung INR18650-30Q); Resistance 20 mΩ (Samsung INR18650-30Q).

Molicel INR18650-P28A: At 30 A the cells exceeded 100°C before fully discharging, so the test was stopped.

Samsung INR18650-30Q: The sample was judged counterfeit: higher resistance, lower capacity, and it reached 76°C at 10 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.