Comparison · Batteries

SANYO UR18650ZY or Soshine 14500 / AA Lifepo4 Battery Kit 700mAh

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 at high current: SANYO UR18650ZY (2569 mAh vs. 440); Test current: Soshine 14500 / AA Lifepo4 Battery Kit 700mAh (8.5 A vs. 5); Temperature rise: SANYO UR18650ZY (57.5 °C vs. 80).

Model	SANYO UR18650ZY2016Read review →	Soshine 14500 / AA Lifepo4 Battery Kit 700mAh2018Read review →
Capacity at high current, mAh	2569	440
Test current, A	5	8.5
Temperature rise, °C	57.5	80
Review conclusion	Recommended	With reservations

Only in one review: Voltage 3.7 V (SANYO UR18650ZY); Current 5 A (SANYO UR18650ZY); Capacity 2773 mAh (SANYO UR18650ZY).

SANYO UR18650ZY: The cells meet the stated capacity, and the author found no faults.

Soshine 14500 / AA Lifepo4 Battery Kit 700mAh: The 14500 cell handled a 10C load without problems, although its capacity is below the rating.

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.