Comparison · Batteries

Murata US18650VTC6 or Samsung ICR18650-32A protected

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 US18650VTC6 (3200 mAh vs. 3094); Test current: Murata US18650VTC6 (20 A vs. 5.1); Temperature rise: Samsung ICR18650-32A protected (71.5 °C vs. 90).

Model	Murata US18650VTC62019Read review →	Samsung ICR18650-32A protected2016Read review →
Capacity, mAh	3200	3094
Test current, A	20	5.1
Temperature rise, °C	90	71.5
Review conclusion	Recommended	With reservations

Only in one review: Capacity at high current 3023 mAh (Samsung ICR18650-32A protected); Weight 51.8 g (Samsung ICR18650-32A protected).

Murata US18650VTC6: The genuine VTC6 cells delivered about 3200 mAh at 0.5 A and reached about 90 °C at 20 A.

Samsung ICR18650-32A protected: Capacity and internal resistance are close to spec, but the cell overheats at about 1.5–2C discharge and protection cannot handle charging to 4.35 V.

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.