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Molicel INR18650-P28A or Murata US18650-VTC5D

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 (2814 mAh vs. 2800); Capacity at high current: Molicel INR18650-P28A (2656 mAh vs. 2621); Temperature rise: Murata US18650-VTC5D (100 °C vs. 110).

Model	Molicel INR18650-P28AMolicel (E-One Moli Energy) · 2019Read review →	Murata US18650-VTC5D2019Read review →
Current, A	20	35
Capacity, mAh	2814	2800
Capacity at high current, mAh	2656	2621
Test current, A	30	30
Temperature rise, °C	110	100
Review conclusion	With reservations	Recommended

Only in one review: Resistance 11 mΩ (Murata US18650-VTC5D).

Molicel INR18650-P28A: Capacity meets the specification, but the cells trail competitors and vary noticeably in capacity and resistance.

Murata US18650-VTC5D: Capacity is 10–14% higher than the VTC5A; the author praises the cells but notes their price is twice as high.

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.