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Uniden BP-38/BP-40 radio batteries or Soshine 14500 LiFePO4 700 mAh

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: Test current: Soshine 14500 LiFePO4 700 mAh (1.2 A vs. 0.5).

Model	Uniden BP-38/BP-40 radio batteries2018Read review →	Soshine 14500 LiFePO4 700 mAh2018Read review →
Voltage, V	4.8	3.2
Test current, A	0.5	1.2
Review conclusion	With reservations	With reservations

Only in one review: Current 1.2 A (Soshine 14500 LiFePO4 700 mAh); Capacity 246 mAh (Uniden BP-38/BP-40 radio batteries); Capacity at high current 511 mAh (Soshine 14500 LiFePO4 700 mAh); Energy 1.693 Wh (Soshine 14500 LiFePO4 700 mAh); Resistance 148 mΩ (Uniden BP-38/BP-40 radio batteries); Weight 17 g (Soshine 14500 LiFePO4 700 mAh); 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 14500 LiFePO4 700 mAh: Usable cells, but measured capacity did not reach even the stated minimum of 550 mAh.

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.