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Panasonic NCR18650GA vs Sanyo UR18650NSX

Side-by-side comparison of Sanyo NCR18650GA (18650) and Sanyo UR18650NSX (18650)

Specifications
Sanyo NCR18650GASanyo UR18650NSX
Capacity3500 mAh2600 mAh
Nom. Voltage3.6 V3.6 V
Max Current15 A30 A
Weight48 g44 g
Energy12.6 Wh9.4 Wh
Energy Density263 Wh/kg213 Wh/kg
Form Factor1865018650
Typical R_int42.0 mOhm17.0 mOhm
Discharge Curves
Rate:

Showing 5A discharge rate for both cells

Internal Resistance @ 50% SOC
CurrentSanyo NCR18650GASanyo UR18650NSX
0.2A42.017.0
0.5A42.017.0
1.0A55.524.5
2.0A57.827.2
3.0A53.526.8
5.0A47.125.3
7.0A43.423.9
10.0A39.222.4
15.0A34.320.6
20.0A19.5
30.0A18.2

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

Summary

The Panasonic NCR18650GA offers 35% more capacity (3500 vs 2600 mAh). The Sanyo UR18650NSX supports higher continuous discharge (30A vs 15A), making it better for high-drain applications. The Panasonic NCR18650GA has better energy density (263 vs 213 Wh/kg). The Sanyo UR18650NSX is lighter at 44g.