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Murata US18650VTC6 or Panasonic NCR18650B with protection

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. 3188); Test current: Murata US18650VTC6 (20 A vs. 6.4); Temperature rise: Panasonic NCR18650B with protection (68 °C vs. 90).

Model	Murata US18650VTC62019Read review →	Panasonic NCR18650B with protection2017Read review →
Capacity, mAh	3200	3188
Test current, A	20	6.4
Temperature rise, °C	90	68
Review conclusion	Recommended	Recommended

Only in one review: Capacity at high current 3315 mAh (Panasonic NCR18650B with protection); Energy 10.6 Wh (Panasonic NCR18650B with protection); Weight 48 g (Panasonic NCR18650B with protection).

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

Panasonic NCR18650B with protection: The cells meet their stated specifications and show good consistency, but protection makes them longer than standard cells.

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.