Comparison · Batteries

LG INR21700-M50T or Sony/Murata US18650VTC4

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: Sony/Murata US18650VTC4 (30 A vs. 14.55); Temperature rise: LG INR21700-M50T (89 °C vs. 107).

Model	LG INR21700-M50T2019Read review →	Sony/Murata US18650VTC4Sony / Murata · 2019Read review →
Test current, A	14.55	30
Temperature rise, °C	89	107
Review conclusion	With reservations	Recommended

Only in one review: Current 7.3 A (LG INR21700-M50T); Capacity 4969 mAh (LG INR21700-M50T); Energy 18.12 Wh (LG INR21700-M50T).

LG INR21700-M50T: The cells show good consistency and perform better at low currents, but lag behind Samsung at high currents.

Sony/Murata US18650VTC4: Quality high-current cells; at high discharge currents, their advantage over the Samsung 20S nearly disappears.

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.