Comparison · Batteries

Uniden BP-38/BP-40 radio batteries or Soshine IFR Lifepo4 Rechargeable Battery CR123 / 16340

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: Soshine IFR Lifepo4 Rechargeable Battery CR123 / 16340 (396 mAh vs. 246); Test current: Soshine IFR Lifepo4 Rechargeable Battery CR123 / 16340 (10 A vs. 0.5).

Model	Uniden BP-38/BP-40 radio batteries2018Read review →	Soshine IFR Lifepo4 Rechargeable Battery CR123 / 163402018Read review →
Voltage, V	4.8	3.2
Capacity, mAh	246	396
Test current, A	0.5	10
Review conclusion	With reservations	With reservations

Only in one review: Current 1.5 A (Soshine IFR Lifepo4 Rechargeable Battery CR123 / 16340); Capacity at high current 342 mAh (Soshine IFR Lifepo4 Rechargeable Battery CR123 / 16340); Energy 1.209 Wh (Soshine IFR Lifepo4 Rechargeable Battery CR123 / 16340); Resistance 148 mΩ (Uniden BP-38/BP-40 radio batteries); Price 80 $ (Uniden BP-38/BP-40 radio batteries).

Uniden BP-38/BP-40 radio batteries: Working batteries measured about 500 mAh instead of the rated 700; one of the 24 was defective.

Soshine IFR Lifepo4 Rechargeable Battery CR123 / 16340: Capacity is about 20% below expectation, but the CR123 cell withstood a 7 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.