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Murata US18650-VTC5D or VTC6 with tabs

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: VTC6 with tabs (2907 mAh vs. 2800); Capacity at high current: Murata US18650-VTC5D (2621 mAh vs. 2456); Test current: Murata US18650-VTC5D (30 A vs. 10); Resistance: Murata US18650-VTC5D (11 mΩ vs. 30).

Model	Murata US18650-VTC5D2019Read review →	VTC6 with tabsSony · 2019Read review →
Capacity, mAh	2800	2907
Capacity at high current, mAh	2621	2456
Test current, A	30	10
Resistance, mΩ	11	30
Review conclusion	Recommended	Not recommended

Only in one review: Current 35 A (Murata US18650-VTC5D); Energy 10.73 Wh (VTC6 with tabs); Temperature rise 100 °C (Murata US18650-VTC5D).

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

VTC6 with tabs: Capacity matches the claim, but resistance is high and performance does not match VTC6; the author limited discharge to 10 A.

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.