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LG HG2 vs Sanyo UR18650NSX

Side-by-side comparison of LG INR18650-HG2 (18650) and Sanyo UR18650NSX (18650)

Specifications
LG INR18650-HG2Sanyo UR18650NSX
Capacity3000 mAh2600 mAh
Nom. Voltage3.6 V3.6 V
Max Current20 A30 A
Weight48 g44 g
Energy10.8 Wh9.4 Wh
Energy Density225 Wh/kg213 Wh/kg
Form Factor1865018650
Typical R_int24.2 mOhm17.0 mOhm
Discharge Curves
Rate:

Showing 3A discharge rate for both cells

Internal Resistance @ 50% SOC
CurrentLG INR18650-HG2Sanyo UR18650NSX
0.2A17.0
0.5A17.0
0.6A24.2
1.0A24.5
2.0A27.2
3.0A22.026.8
5.0A25.3
7.0A23.9
10.0A20.922.4
15.0A20.6
20.0A20.219.5
30.0A18.2

Values in mΩ. Bold = lowest resistance at that current.

Summary

The LG HG2 offers 15% more capacity (3000 vs 2600 mAh). The Sanyo UR18650NSX supports higher continuous discharge (30A vs 20A), making it better for high-drain applications. The LG HG2 has better energy density (225 vs 213 Wh/kg). The Sanyo UR18650NSX is lighter at 44g.