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Molicel P28A vs Sanyo UR18650NSX

Side-by-side comparison of Molicel INR18650-P28A (18650) and Sanyo UR18650NSX (18650)

Specifications
Molicel INR18650-P28ASanyo UR18650NSX
Capacity2800 mAh2600 mAh
Nom. Voltage3.6 V3.6 V
Max Current35 A30 A
Weight46 g44 g
Energy10.1 Wh9.4 Wh
Energy Density219 Wh/kg213 Wh/kg
Form Factor1865018650
Typical R_int22.0 mOhm17.0 mOhm
Discharge Curves
Rate:

Showing 10A discharge rate for both cells

Internal Resistance @ 50% SOC
CurrentMolicel INR18650-P28ASanyo UR18650NSX
0.2A17.0
0.5A17.0
0.56A22.0
1.0A24.5
2.0A27.2
2.8A20.0
3.0A26.8
5.0A25.3
7.0A23.9
10.0A19.022.4
15.0A20.6
20.0A18.419.5
30.0A18.018.2

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

Summary

The Molicel P28A offers 8% more capacity (2800 vs 2600 mAh). The Molicel P28A supports higher continuous discharge (35A vs 30A), making it better for high-drain applications. The Molicel P28A has better energy density (219 vs 213 Wh/kg). The Sanyo UR18650NSX is lighter at 44g.