Comparison · Batteries

LG INR18650-HG2 or Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B

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: LG INR18650-HG2 (3000 mAh vs. 2998); Test current: LG INR18650-HG2 (20 A vs. 3.4).

Model	LG INR18650-HG22019Read review →	Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B2019Read review →
Capacity, mAh	3000	2998
Test current, A	20	3.4
Review conclusion	With reservations	Recommended

Only in one review: Current 20 A (LG INR18650-HG2); Capacity at high current 2762 mAh (Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B); Energy 10.06 Wh (Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B); Resistance 35.6 mΩ (Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B); Temperature rise 97 °C (LG INR18650-HG2).

LG INR18650-HG2: A popular but not top-performing cell; it delivered 3000 mAh only at the lowest current.

Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B: After 450 cycles, measured capacity was 2762 mAh, 15% below the initial estimate of 3244 mAh.

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.