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Murata US18650-VTC5D or SANYO UR18650ZY

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: Murata US18650-VTC5D (2800 mAh vs. 2773); Capacity at high current: Murata US18650-VTC5D (2621 mAh vs. 2569); Test current: Murata US18650-VTC5D (30 A vs. 5); Temperature rise: SANYO UR18650ZY (57.5 °C vs. 100).

Model	Murata US18650-VTC5D2019Read review →	SANYO UR18650ZY2016Read review →
Current, A	35	5
Capacity, mAh	2800	2773
Capacity at high current, mAh	2621	2569
Test current, A	30	5
Temperature rise, °C	100	57.5
Review conclusion	Recommended	Recommended

Only in one review: Voltage 3.7 V (SANYO UR18650ZY); Resistance 11 mΩ (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.

SANYO UR18650ZY: The cells meet the stated capacity, and the author found no faults.

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.