9 best batteries 18650

Recently, we are less likely to use conventional batteries. Yes, they have a low cost - you can even buy a kit consisting of a pair of batteries, even for 100 rubles. But we must not forget that the charge of the batteries dries out quickly enough, especially if they are not used in the remote control. Of course, replacing them regularly will not ruin you. But think about nature! Each kit pollutes the environment. Of course, in theory, batteries can be recycled. But many points of reception of used batteries in your city? In short, now you understand why more and more people are starting to pay attention to the so-called 18650 batteries. These are lithium-ion power sources in the form of a conventional battery. These batteries can be regularly charged, forgetting the need to find or buy new batteries. It is about these power sources, we will describe in this article.

Rating best battery 18650

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating best battery 18650	1	Fenix ​​18650 ARB-L18-3500U	1 899 ₽
	2	Olight 18650 ORB-186P36	1 500 ₽
	3	Sony 18650 VTC5	476 ₽
	4	ROBITON 18650-3000 with protection	539 ₽
	5	Panasonic NCR18650B	430 ₽
	6	ANSMANN Li-Ion 2600 mAh 18650	650 ₽
	7	Rombica NEO X8 18650	750 ₽
	8	Samsung ICR18650-26HM 2600 mAh Unprotected	310 ₽
	9	Bright BEAM YLP SA1826 18650 2600 mAh	569 ₽

Fenix ​​18650 ARB-L18-3500U

Rating: 4.9

This battery differs from cheaper counterparts by good protection. As you know, if you use such a power source for one and a half to two years, then gas can accumulate inside it. This leads to the risk of explosion. Here it is almost impossible. First, the cells are arranged in such a way that the gas practically does not appear. Secondly, under the special cover there are two pressure release buttons - they are implemented just in case. Also, protection against short circuits is implemented in the product. It consists in a strong metal shell - you can only damage the battery with an ax. In short, the battery turned out as safe as possible.

Externally, the battery is almost identical to the ordinary AA-battery. The only difference is the presence of a micro-USB port used for recharging. By the way, it is during connection to the power grid that the second difference becomes noticeable - the light indicator lights up at one of the ends. If it is red, the battery is recharged. If the product is fully charged, the indicator turns blue - in this case, the wire can be removed from the above-mentioned connector.

It should be noted that the battery in our rating is slightly longer than a regular battery. This is due to the presence of the protection board - it is located in the anode. It protects the power supply from overcharge, overdischarge and overheating. Perhaps the level of protection here is no less than in the power banks, designed to recharge the smartphone and other devices. The cathode block turned out to be a little less thick - there is only thermal control in it. There is also a microporous separator in the battery.

In total, this battery is designed for 500 charging cycles. It seems that this is enough for the overwhelming majority of users. It is even difficult to imagine how long the sound of such a battery will provide some kind of electric guitar.And nothing about the flashlight and there is nothing to say - apparently you will change several flashlights, and the Fenix ​​18650 ARB-L18-3500U batteries will continue to work. And it is not necessary to throw out these batteries after five hundred charging cycles. After such a number of them, the batteries remain functional, just their capacity will be reduced by 70-75%.

In Russian online stores, one such battery is sold for 1800-2000 rubles. This may seem like a brutal price. However, this feeling disappears after you learn that the capacity of one battery is 3500 mAh. This is practically the maximum in this form factor! But in one device you will use two or even three such batteries. In short, this is the best choice for, for example, a bicycle lamp!

Please note that this battery should not be charged with a network adapter with high current output. Try to choose a charger that produces only 1 A (such were smartphones that did not support fast charging technology). Ideally, it is worthwhile to get hold of a branded charger from the same Fenix ​​company (it will produce a current of 0.8 A).

Olight 18650 ORB-186P36

Rating: 4.8

This battery, which belongs to the AA form factor, also has a very high capacity. To be precise, this parameter reaches here 3600 mAh. It turns out that installing two power supplies will give you 7200 mAh. Even the most powerful bicycle flashlight with such batteries will be able to shine for the whole night. Well, even less powerful devices of such a reserve of capacity will generally be enough for some kind of almost endless period.

It should be noted that this is a slightly less expensive battery. For one copy in the Russian retail ask about 1,500 rubles. It is produced by the company, controlled by Panasonic. Already knowing this, there is no doubt about the quality of the product.

This battery is a lithium-ion battery. Unlike cheaper competitors, this model has a high charging rate. Also, the manufacturer tried to reduce the self-discharge to the minimum value.

The battery is based on an electronic security card. This structural element controls both internal and external stress. It also tracks current loads. This microcircuit protects from overcharging over 4.25 V. It saves it from being discharged below 2.7 V. And this battery is also perfectly protected against short circuits. As for overheating, it is also excluded - for this you should thank the built-in thermal cutout, which disconnects the load circuit, if there are any problems.

The body of this battery has a pleasant turquoise color. The manufacturer recommends that you put your creations in devices with high power consumption. In particular, such a battery is useful to the owner of a powerful flashlight, including a bicycle. So that you understand, as much as possible, this power source is capable of delivering a discharge current of 10 A!

The battery is very reliable. The manufacturer claims that the battery will withstand at least 500 charging cycles. And even after such a period of time, the power source can be used, just its capacity will decrease slightly. To recharge this battery, you need to use a device that gives a current of no more than 1 A.

Unfortunately, there are no vents for pressure relief. But you should not be afraid. Formation of gas is only possible if the battery has received at least slight damage. It seems that it is unlikely that you will throw it on the asphalt and perform other similar actions with it. But the absence of a micro USB port will definitely disappoint someone.This means that the owner of such batteries will also need a charger in which AA batteries are installed.

In short, if the Olight 18650 ORB-186P36 and there are some flaws, they are completely minor. If you see this representative of our rating in the nearest store, then you can safely make a purchase - you will definitely not be disappointed in such a power source!

Sony 18650 VTC5

Rating: 4.7

The Japanese company Sony for many years engaged in the release of batteries and rechargeable batteries. We used her AA batteries regularly in cassette and CD players. Now the manufacturer has switched to the creation of batteries belonging to the same cylindrical form factor. In particular, in stores you can find a battery called 18650 VTC5. Surprisingly, when designing it, the Japanese decided to concentrate on the final cost of the product, and not on its characteristics.

To begin with, this battery has the most simple design. The Japanese did not supply the battery with a beautiful logo and other drawings. Instead, you will find the battery in green, which contains only a stamp with the date of production and some other technical information. As for the capacity, it is 2600 mAh. The maximum product can give a current of 30 A. This is enough for even the brightest bike flashlight, not to mention less powerful devices.

This battery charges in about three hours. However, this parameter depends on the used charger - it is possible that it will take a little longer to wait. But about the insecurity of the battery can be said for sure. The fact is that the manufacturer by all means tried to reduce the price tag. As a result, no more than 550 rubles is asked for the product, which seems like kopecks against the background of the two models discussed above. That is why there is no protection against short circuits and other problems. In short, use the Sony 18650 VTC5 as carefully as possible. A charged battery does not need to be hit with heavy objects, and the charger should not deliver too much current. If you follow all the rules of operation, then this battery will last about one and a half to two years.

If you are afraid of the simplest design, then additionally buy a heat shrink. A set of four pieces usually costs 140-150 rubles.

As you already understood, this is one of the most affordable batteries in our rating. It is not surprising that many online stores sell them, while buying the models discussed above is much more difficult.

ROBITON 18650-3000 with protection

Rating: 4.6

The manufacturer of this 18650 battery decided even to indicate in the title that its product is protected. Indeed, despite the low cost, the battery received protection from over-charge and discharge. And is it important! For example, if you do not turn off a powerful bicycle lamp in time, then it can discharge Sony's battery "to zero." After that, you will not be able to charge it. With ROBITON 18650-3000 this can not happen. He is not afraid of a cheap charger, which is not able to determine the moment when the battery is fully charged.

This battery has a familiar design - the manufacturer's logo, capacity and other technical characteristics are present on the insulation. By the way, the capacity of the product is 3000 mAh. Not a record, but it is impossible to call this parameter low.As for the cost, in Russia it is about 700 rubles. It turns out that buying a pair of batteries will cost 1,500 rubles, even taking into account the delivery. It seems to us that this is an acceptable amount. Remember the power banks - copies of 6000 mAh are a bit cheaper. Well, you can’t connect them to the flashlight.

The manufacturer claims that it creates this battery based on Samsung batteries. Unfortunately, the discharge current here does not exceed 3.5 A. This is sad. It is possible that this will not be enough for some especially powerful lanterns, including those designed for night bike rides. However, it was necessary to save the manufacturer! It should be noted, and a low level of protection against short circuits. The insulation layer is not very strong, so this battery should not be subjected to physical stress, it is fraught with an explosion or simply damage the battery.

There is no doubt that this product can survive 300 charge cycles. Even if you go on night cycling all summer long, this will be enough for several years of battery operation. If you mean a rarer use of batteries, then you never need to replace them.

Perhaps this is the best choice for those who do not want to spend a lot of money on 18650 batteries. Of course, you will not get the maximum level of protection, but it is difficult to find fault with the other characteristics. If you do not talk about the power of the return current, of course.

Panasonic NCR18650B

Rating: 4.5

If we recall the Japanese companies whose batteries we used 10-15 years ago, the Panasonic brand immediately comes to mind. The batteries distributed under it usually had a very low cost, while they were enough for a fairly long operation of the device. Now it is almost impossible to find such batteries. But on the other hand, NCR18650B batteries are sold in stores.

As with the Sony batteries, these batteries are also green. Here, too, there is no logo of the manufacturer and other design refinements - there is only a stamp with technical and some other information on the insulation layer. For example, it reports a nominal capacity of 3,400 mAh. This is an excellent result, which will suit even the owners of powerful lamps and other devices that consume electricity with a big appetite. To arrange such people should and the discharge current, which can vary from 1.6 to 6 A. By the way, it is the first value that allows you to understand that 18650 batteries are not suitable for use in Tetris or remote control - they need batteries with low current output.

The manufacturer warns that its products should be inserted into devices that have a discharge controller. The fact is that the Panasonic NCR18650B does not include a protection board. This means that the battery itself is not protected from overdischarge. Does not understand the power source and the time when it is fully charged, so the choice of the charger must also be approached wisely.

In short, this is the simplest battery that should be purchased if necessary to save. For one copy in Russian stores they ask about 430 rubles. But do not rely on the long life of the product. It is unlikely that it will survive 300-500 charging cycles.

ANSMANN Li-Ion 2600 mAh 18650

Rating: 4.4

The best choice if necessary to save can be considered and the products distributed under the brand ANSMANN. However, this does not mean that such a battery has an extremely low price tag. No, Russian online stores are asking for almost 800 rubles for it. But then you get a protected battery.The manufacturer claims that his creation is protected from short circuit and deep discharge. This means that a device with an ANSMANN battery installed inside can be damaged - this is unlikely to cause an explosion or at least a fire. Well, protection against deep discharge allows you to use these power sources in devices devoid of a power controller - for example, in cheap lanterns.

Another protection scheme installed here saves the product when overloaded. This means that even a failure in an electronic cigarette will not lead to the fact that the purchased batteries will have to be thrown away. By the way, the owners of such devices, such a power source will suit. This indicates at least the discharge current, which can reach 5 A.

What did the manufacturer save on? First, he did not embed a micro-USB connector here. This means that you will have to get a charger into which AA batteries are inserted. But most strongly, the 18650 batteries from ANSMANN disappoint with capacity. Here it is 2600 mAh. Very far from the record about which we spoke at the very beginning of this rating. However, only owners of bright lanterns can complain about this parameter. They really have to spend money on some more capacious batteries. The rest, as it seems, the above-mentioned stock of capacity is enough.

Rombica NEO X8 18650

Rating: 4.3

At the very beginning of this collection, we talked about the 18650 battery, which supported charging with a USB cable. But that copy had a very high price tag. Are there similar cheaper options? Oddly enough, yes. The micro-USB connector has a power source called Rombica NEO X8 18650. Moreover, this battery comes with an appropriate cable! But many people will immediately throw it away. The fact is that the wire has a very short length - about 10 cm. Of course, such a battery can literally be hung under the charger if it is inserted into a wall outlet. But it looks unaesthetic.

So, what else can boast such a battery? Perhaps, first of all, the cost comes to mind. 1000 rubles - this is not the lowest price. However, you are unlikely to find an even more affordable 18650 battery with a charging connector, if we speak only about products from well-known brands. Also, someone will appreciate the nice design with the "eight" in the entire battery. By the way, next to the technical information is the PCT logo. This means that high quality is guaranteed.

As expected, the product has received a charging indicator. With it, you will learn in time that the battery is fully charged. However, this battery can be kept connected to the mains for an arbitrarily long time - it is protected from overcharging. The only pity is that the manufacturer does not inform about other means of protection. It is completely incomprehensible whether the battery is protected from short circuit? Can it be used in devices that do not have a power controller - for example, in flashlights? No, all 18650 batteries can be used in similar flashlights. But not all of them are protected from deep discharge, after which the power source can be thrown out. In short, I would like to get answers to these questions, getting rid of experiences.

Unfortunately, this is one of the most inadequate representatives of our rating. If you want to use such batteries in a powerful bicycle flashlight that illuminates the entire park, then 1900 mAh may seem to be an insufficient value. And some electronic cigarette will be enough, not to mention more simple devices.

Perhaps this is a great option for those who do not have a specific charger, designed for use with AA batteries.However, try charging the Rombica NEO X8 18650 using the simplest network adapter. You should not use a powerful 2 A charger - it’s not a fact that the built-in protection board can limit the amperage.

Samsung ICR18650-26HM 2600 mAh Unprotected

Rating: 4.2

This rating contains 18650 batteries from reputable manufacturers. But they are all remarkably similar. For some unknown reason, large companies do not want to actively advertise their brand on the packaging of their goods. As you may have guessed, the Samsung ICR18650-26HM battery also has a single color. No, the mention of the trademark is present, but only in the form of a stamp, among other technical information.

This battery has no protection board. In fact, this is only a blank for some other company specializing in the production of similar products. But this does not mean that the workpiece can not be used now.

The capacity of this product is 2600 mAh. It seems that this will be enough for most buyers. In fact, even this parameter seems astronomical when you see the price tag. In the Russian retail, this power source is sold for only 270 rubles! The only pity is that you additionally need to get a special charger, in which AA batteries are installed. And try to buy a quality model, equipped with a fan, otherwise you may experience overheating. If everything is in order, then wait for the battery to be recharged in just 2.5 or 3 hours.

The manufacturer claims that his creation will withstand about 800 charging cycles. It seems to us that it is implied that after such a number of cycles the battery will completely lose its capacity. We are confident that certain losses will begin after 150-200 cycles. However, this is an acceptable number.

There is nothing more to talk about such a cheap battery. This is the simplest battery, the existence of which is justified by a very low price. If you have the opportunity to spend a larger amount, it is better to consider a more reliable battery. No wonder we told about such a number of them.

Bright BEAM YLP SA1826 18650 2600 mAh

Rating: 4.1

Recently, batteries began to appear on the virtual shelves of online stores, which are distributed under the Russian brand. Moreover, some of them are supplied in packaging, where most of the information is in English. This suggests that the manufacturer is going to sell its goods not only in Russia, but also abroad. For example, in other countries, the Bright BEAM YLP SA1826 will definitely be in demand. This battery is sold for only 500-650 rubles. For residents of conditional Spain, this is a penny! What is important, for the money you get a battery with a charging connector! This means that you do not need to look for a charger designed for AA batteries. Any network adapter in which you can insert a USB cable will do. The indicator light located on one of the ends indicates whether the battery is charged. The cable bundled with the battery is not supplied, but this does not seem to be a problem.

Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not specify what means of protection this battery has. But there is no doubt that there is protection against overcharging - otherwise there would be no point in giving this battery a micro USB port. But other means of protection here may not be. This means that you need to carefully use the battery in flashlights and other devices that do not have discharge control.

The capacity of the product is 2600 mAh. Again, not a record, but for such a price tag it is quite tolerable. It seems that even such a capacity should be enough to glow a lantern throughout the night, no matter how powerful it is.

The length of the battery is 70 mm. The diameter does not exceed 18.6 mm. Alas, the manufacturer does not mention not only the protection technologies used. He does not write about the discharge current. However, it is definitely not low, because the 18650 batteries are created exclusively for flashlights, electronic cigarettes and other fairly powerful devices. But the manufacturer still wrote about the service life. The user is waited for approximately 500 charging cycles, only after such a number of them will the capacity decrease to an unacceptable value.

Such a domestic battery has turned out. Perhaps this is the best choice for those who have not tried such a battery in action. It is possible that in the future you will want a more powerful model with a record capacity and enhanced current output. But it is possible and the option when the battery will arrange for many years.

Conclusion

This is the list of the best 18650 batteries. Do not forget that not all devices support the use of such batteries. For example, smart scales, about which expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ spoke recently, most of the time are in standby mode, in connection with which their manufacturers recommend using ordinary batteries. In short, before installing batteries, be sure to read the operating instructions.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.