Comparison · Batteries

TrustFire 16340 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: TrustFire 16340 (620 mAh vs. 396); Capacity at high current: TrustFire 16340 (638 mAh vs. 342); Test current: Soshine IFR Lifepo4 Rechargeable Battery CR123 / 16340 (10 A vs. 1).

Model	TrustFire 163402017Read review →	Soshine IFR Lifepo4 Rechargeable Battery CR123 / 163402018Read review →
Capacity, mAh	620	396
Capacity at high current, mAh	638	342
Test current, A	1	10
Review conclusion	Not recommended	With reservations

Only in one review: Voltage 3.2 V (Soshine IFR Lifepo4 Rechargeable Battery CR123 / 16340); Current 1.5 A (Soshine IFR Lifepo4 Rechargeable Battery CR123 / 16340); Energy 1.209 Wh (Soshine IFR Lifepo4 Rechargeable Battery CR123 / 16340); Price 54 $ (TrustFire 16340).

TrustFire 16340: Capacity is well below the claimed 880 mAh; the author’s only noted plus is the excellent packaging.

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.