Comparison · Batteries

Molicel INR18650-P28A or Samsung ICR18650-26HM

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: Molicel INR18650-P28A (2660 mAh vs. 2636); Test current: Molicel INR18650-P28A (30 A vs. 5.2); Temperature rise: Samsung ICR18650-26HM (62 °C vs. 100).

Model	Molicel INR18650-P28A2019Read review →	Samsung ICR18650-26HM2017Read review →
Capacity, mAh	2660	2636
Test current, A	30	5.2
Temperature rise, °C	100	62
Review conclusion	Not recommended	Recommended

Only in one review: Voltage 3.6 V (Samsung ICR18650-26HM); Current 35 A (Molicel INR18650-P28A); Energy 9.651 Wh (Samsung ICR18650-26HM).

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

Samsung ICR18650-26HM: Fresh cells with consistent results; the author recommends them for laptop batteries, power banks and flashlights, but not for drills or e-cigarettes.

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.