Comparison · Batteries

18650 3400 mAh battery or NCR18650B LiitoKala

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: 18650 3400 mAh battery (3344 mAh vs. 3340); Capacity at high current: NCR18650B LiitoKala (3262 mAh vs. 3221); Energy: 18650 3400 mAh battery (12.131 Wh vs. 12.04).

Model	18650 3400 mAh batteryЛитокала · 2018Read review →	NCR18650B LiitoKala2018Read review →
Capacity, mAh	3344	3340
Capacity at high current, mAh	3221	3262
Energy, Wh	12.131	12.04
Review conclusion	Recommended	With reservations

Only in one review: Test current 6.8 A (18650 3400 mAh battery); Resistance 30 mΩ (NCR18650B LiitoKala); Temperature rise 69.7 °C (18650 3400 mAh battery).

18650 3400 mAh battery: They suit low-current, high-capacity applications; sort them by capacity before using them in laptop battery packs.

NCR18650B LiitoKala: Nearly identical to Panasonic NCR18650B; suitable for 0.2–0.5C discharge, but lose Wh capacity at higher currents.

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.