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Samsung ICR18650-26H or Murata VTC5A

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 VTC5A (2529 mAh vs. 2486); Capacity at high current: Murata VTC5A (2398 mAh vs. 2319); Test current: Murata VTC5A (30 A vs. 5.2); Resistance: Murata VTC5A (10 mΩ vs. 48); Temperature rise: Samsung ICR18650-26H (60 °C vs. 100).

Model	Samsung ICR18650-26H2019Read review →	Murata VTC5A2019Read review →
Capacity, mAh	2486	2529
Capacity at high current, mAh	2319	2398
Test current, A	5.2	30
Resistance, mΩ	48	10
Temperature rise, °C	60	100
Review conclusion	Not recommended	With reservations

Only in one review: Current 30 A (Murata VTC5A); Energy 7.5 Wh (Samsung ICR18650-26H); Weight 48 g (Murata VTC5A).

Samsung ICR18650-26H: The sample was judged counterfeit: capacity at 2C was below the original, and its contact and discharge curve differed.

Murata VTC5A: The cells handle discharge up to 30 A well, but measured capacity was below the rated value.

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.