Comparison · Batteries

Sony/Murata US18650VTC4 or Samsung INR 18650-20S

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: Temperature rise: Samsung INR 18650-20S (84 °C vs. 107).

Model	Sony/Murata US18650VTC4Sony / Murata · 2019Read review →	Samsung INR 18650-20S2019Read review →
Test current, A	30	30
Temperature rise, °C	107	84
Review conclusion	Recommended	Recommended

Only in one review: Capacity 2021 mAh (Samsung INR 18650-20S); Capacity at high current 1990 mAh (Samsung INR 18650-20S); Energy 6.815 Wh (Samsung INR 18650-20S); Resistance 7 mΩ (Samsung INR 18650-20S).

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

Samsung INR 18650-20S: The high-current cell delivered well with modest heating, and the author unequivocally recommends it.

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.