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Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B or Liitokala HG2

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: Liitokala HG2 (3032 mAh vs. 2998); Capacity at high current: Liitokala HG2 (2781 mAh vs. 2762); Test current: Liitokala HG2 (15 A vs. 3.4); Energy: Liitokala HG2 (11.05 Wh vs. 10.06); Resistance: Liitokala HG2 (30.6 mΩ vs. 35.6).

Model	Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B2019Read review →	Liitokala HG22019Read review →
Capacity, mAh	2998	3032
Capacity at high current, mAh	2762	2781
Test current, A	3.4	15
Energy, Wh	10.06	11.05
Resistance, mΩ	35.6	30.6
Review conclusion	Recommended	Not recommended

Only in one review: Temperature rise 87 °C (Liitokala HG2).

Chinese battery styled as Panasonic NCR18650B: After 450 cycles, measured capacity was 2762 mAh, 15% below the initial estimate of 3244 mAh.

Liitokala HG2: Capacity is close to the stated value, but high resistance causes severe overheating above 10 A discharge.

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.