Comparison · Batteries

LG INR18650-HG2 or Liitokala HG2

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: Liitokala HG2 (3032 mAh vs. 3000); Test current: LG INR18650-HG2 (20 A vs. 15); Temperature rise: Liitokala HG2 (87 °C vs. 97).

Model	LG INR18650-HG22019Read review →	Liitokala HG22019Read review →
Capacity, mAh	3000	3032
Test current, A	20	15
Temperature rise, °C	97	87
Review conclusion	With reservations	Not recommended

Only in one review: Current 20 A (LG INR18650-HG2); Capacity at high current 2781 mAh (Liitokala HG2); Energy 11.05 Wh (Liitokala HG2); Resistance 30.6 mΩ (Liitokala HG2).

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

Liitokala HG2: Capacity is close to the stated value, but high resistance causes severe overheating above 10 A discharge.

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.