The best 18650 cells ever (Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, Sanyo and LG)

[@Aperturex1337]

This is EXACTLY the video I have ben looking for. Thank you so much for taking your time to make this for us to use as a resource.

[@dieselphiend]

This was really interesting. I'm an esk8 builder, and since we build much smaller packs than what an ebike can carry, we have smaller p-groupings, like 2, 3, 4, 5p, etc, with the biggest boards holding 10p, 12s. As a result, we have to use high drain cells most of the time- the 21700 format is most often used. Specifically, the Molicel P42A, and Samsung 40t. Very good cells. If you can find them. It's nice to be able to use mid drain cells. They are so much more common.

[@georgesrisomsak9650]

LMAO at 15:53. That was very unexpected after the begining up to this point. As a Ford diesel technician, I actually appreciate the language! I will be buying the Panasonic NCR18650B cells for a streamlight HL5X, thanks to this video. I can get 30 cells for $60, brand new. Typical pricing is $10 a cell. For the $, I don't think they will be beat. Talk about value for the $ spent. Thanks doc, I appreciate you taking the time to make this video!

[@rkan2]

15:50 ahahahahaha "FU too FM thank you very much thank you very much"

[@nicolozak]

I really like the 3d printed cell holder 👍

[@mattward4462]

Also Epoch 18650 cells are best too. Epoch did re-brand Samsung 18650 cells with Epoch name brand cover on most Samsung 18650 cells. Same apply to 21700 cells / batteries too! I bought Epoch 18650 batteries and very happy with them. No issues so far. I would buy Epoch 18650 batteries again when go on sale.

[@tg_privat]

Top information. You should definitely put data from this video in a spreadshit. would be one of most shared files in 18650 comunity. :-)

[@MrJob91]

yeah he knows everything

[@CountryboyAR]

I'll stick with Battery Mooch.

[@stevenkeith9249]

@@CountryboyAR Battery Mooch, without a doubt. I've been using Sony VTC5a for years, which are amazing, but unavailable on IMRBatteries. Time to revisit his site for an actual review.

[@dnbnetwork3531]

@@CountryboyARGood for you

[@fraserthomson5766]

Cell manufacturers be like "Should we make 1x high capacity cell and 1x cheaper version or 50 different ones with random numbers on them.."

[@sigibaes]

I can tell you are a collector at heart

[@tyborg970]

Really informative comparison, thanks for putting this together!

[@adelalghamdi3141]

What's the best 18650 battery for a flashlight? Thank you!

[@johnclarke6647]

I bought a batch of Panasonic NCR18650B cells in order to build a couple DeWalt batteries for my DeWalt tools. I have built a couple of 2S2P battery packs. I have been very pleased with these 7ah power packs. I ran one on my .DeWalt DCS391 saw this afternoon. I ran it until it had one bar before throwing it on my DCB115 chargers. It went to three bars in less than 30 minutes. Very pleased with these cells. They cost me less than $1.50 a pop.

[@Rickybobby1972]

So what the best 18650 in 2023 for a flashlight

[@anthonylopresti3078]

You’re an 18650 MASTER thank you

[@justinhhe9980]

Hopefully, there will be a video for delivery rider that is choosing a battery/brand for 18650 and 21700 for daily use for 5 to10hrs straight for 500w 1000w or 2000w motor. 48v 52v 60v 72v to recommend and which charger to use 3a 5a 8a or 10a charger.

[@tofanalexander]

I love Samsung 35E too. They are expensive though. My new favourites are the 21700 48X. Much cheaper, easier to reuse, and according to the datasheet long lasting!

[@newlife-su7sd]

so what's the best value battery i can buy today? thanks

[@snusmumriken232]

I want to buy one for a flashlight what should I buy

[@AzfarHashmi]

pls name few reliable online stores for those batteries?

[@hondayamaha3]

thanks doc I really appreciate the explanation easy to understand. I'm planning on buying used battery so this guide really help me which to choose. I just sub. more blessings to you

[@rkan2]

I also dig Panasonic stuff... I've had like 3 of their projectors and a couple years back bought a microwave used from like 2005 which was manufactured in the UK of all places. Nice inverter microwave with grill function.

[@lazycarper7925]

i got some panasonic earbuds headphones with a mobile phone, and the quality was stupidly good, finaly they died rip

[@rallymemo]

hi my friend thanks for the info..which battery brand do you recommend for miners? l gonna use it every day for my headlight..thanks

[@jhliton6755]

wow, great review about 18650 batteries comparison at least i found after watching thousand videos.

[@manejafamily7502]

i want to buy the best 18650 battery with the highest capacity..pls send me the link where to buy it

[@rdkuless]

The best cells packs for ebikes were the Sanyo NCR18650GA cell packs.. NCR was long range and GA means high power. You can't find packs made with the Sanyo NCR18650GA cells anymore.. WHY?

[@supercurioTube]

Excellent walkthrough with so much great info! May I request a similar video for 21700 cells? Or is it too soon? 😄 I'm asking because there's a lot of talks in the electric unicycle community about the properties of high capacity LG vs Samsung cells, especially regarding their behavior under load and in cold climate. Some insight will certainly be appreciated. Also I recently got a cheap Chinese electric scooter with a 52V 28.8 Ah pack, advertised as using Panasonic 4800 mAh 21700 cells. To my surprise a capacity test confirmed the specs, and it delivers on both range and performance. I don't know yet about aging tho. Maybe there's pretty good and affordable 21700 Panasonic cells available in China.

[@TheBatteryDoctor]

Maby, but there are so few good 21700, they are expensive and hard to come by. BUT i have ordered EVERY 18650 and 26650 Lifepo cell i could find on aliexpress and will do testing of those. Panasonic does not make 21700 with heat shrink tubing that you can buy. The ones around are fakes or rewrapped used tesla cells or only for wire bounding machines.

[@rkan2]

Nice seeing you here Supercurio ;) Thanks for project voodoo

[@rkan2]

@@TheBatteryDoctor Also maybe buy Tesla Model 3 battery pack.. Or just some cells from eBay. I've been waiting for someone to show how the LFP version of Model 3 SR+ cells look and perform like ever since they started manufacturing them. Considering they are LFP, it is probably going to take a while...

[@fastmxracer8934]

The Panasonic B is the best I have ever purchased !!!

[@herbertvonsauerkrautunterh2513]

Which cells are good for repacking 18v power tool battery packs?

[@__WJK__]

Great question!

[@DalHrusk]

Usualy it needs 20A cells or higher. You will never make a mistake with Sony-Murata VTC5 series or VTC6.

[@deekeff]

high amp :) vapingcells

[@herbertvonsauerkrautunterh2513]

Nice

[@shanepipkin4041]

I have a small led work light with 1 18650 2200ah what battery should I use and amp?

[@tim.w5630]

Nice Video, but I'm missing a summary. So here is mine: Panasonic: NCR18650PF, 2900mAh, 10A NCR18650B, 3400mAh, 6.7A NCR18650BD, 3200mAh, 10A NCR18650GA, 3500mAh, 10A (Sanyou) Sony: US18650VTC5, 2600mAh, 30A US18640VTC6, 3000mAh, 20A US18640VTC6, 3500mah, 8A (expensive) US18650NC1, 2900mAh, 8A LG: He doesn't like LG Samsung: INR18650-35E, 3450mAh, 8A

[@AnilSingh-rn3kx]

Nice can you tell me if fenix 21700 batteries are any good.

[@pixxure1]

What are your experiences with the panasonic BD 10A cells? Im looking at these to build a 20S22p battery pack fory electric motorcycle. But im not sure they would last at 5 to 10 amps continues discharge

[@ianw0708]

I have a Aiwit v5 video doorbell. Any idea what best batteries / specification I need?

[@Rcfishingagadir]

Hi doctor what is the best cdr 10 ...20.... or 30 ..... for ebike... bikes ....scooter..?

[@vector6077]

Thx, that was very informative, my question would be which would you choose for a replacement of your laptop battery cells? Also, for example...my laptop uses 2600mAh cells, would replacing them with a higher mAh cells (quality cells; maybe Panasonic for example) have any undesired consequences? as long as their voltage is stable*

[@supersoberano2095]

What do you mean by shemestry?

[@adnanbaloch3633]

Is it worth it to make battery pack out of 18650 cells for 24v solar inverter?

[@userenter8591]

use for Laser and flashlight use ??? I'm use Samsung 30Q and Nits black.

[@lapicker1010]

All flat top?

[@powerROBY]

good really interesting, what do you recommend to buy for a 11000 lumen flash light sofirn q8 pro? I wish the best ...

[@deanagoes2791]

Sony vtc 6

[@johnclarke6647]

Shit slung (Samsung) makes good products, especially the 30Q cell.

[@CanuckTech]

Do you have any comments about EVE cells? Specifically their 20P model, 2000mah high amperage. Also, what are your thoughts on the LG M36? They have the same specs as the MJ1 which you like.

[@TheBatteryDoctor]

We get used EVE 2000mah cells many times, but since they are most likely under 2000mah i dont even test them. I have tested LG M36 but they do not have that high capacity: lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/LG%2018650%20M36%203600mAh%20(Cyan)%20UK.html

[@CanuckTech]

@@TheBatteryDoctor Any failures with EVE cells? Ryobi started using them in some of their 18V & 40V battery packs so I wonder if they're as good as LG/Sony/Samsung. M36 has the same rated capacity as MJ1 and tests the same: lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/LG%2018650%20MJ1%203500mAh%20%28Green%29%20UK.html I'm just wondering why you prefer MJ1 over M36, is the M36 more prone to failure or does it degrade faster?

[@timour470]

pleeeeeeeesseee somebody help me. i live in brasil and cant find 1 original cell. where can i get one (online) ?

[@ansarogu]

very informative thank you!

[@atuldelhi]

your buy link is not working

[@samerabdelnassir7511]

What's the best for the drag 3 vibe?

[@alozborne]

No love for Molicel M35A and P26A 18650s?

[@TheBatteryDoctor]

We have never seen molicell in any battery except a dyson vaccum cleaner. They seem to be only for high drain like vaping and not for ebike. They are also expensive and hard to get. But i any of my suppliers get them i can test them out.

[@alozborne]

Both of the cells I mentioned are reasonably priced. The P26A is for more high powered eBikes, the M35A is suitable for 4P or more configs where capacity is important

[@8inary]

Can anyone say what is the best, long lasting flat top 18650 for vaping is please in 2024. Also where to buy the legit ones from, as I have no confidence in certain sites.

[@primonda56]

I know this is old but in my experience, only use high-drain cells in vape product such as Molicel P28, Sony VTC5 or 6, Samsung 25R, etc. Low-drain cells may usually have more capacity, but will suffer with sustainable high-wattage vaping and heat up more when drove near it drain limit, which kills capacity and might be very dangerous.

[@funnystuff9954]

What's the best for a dyson vacuum cleaner please? Thanks so much

[@TheBatteryDoctor]

Well in the more expensive with 21700 they use Molicel INR21700-P42A with dyson printed on them. They are high drain so make sure you use at least 20A cells. P42A is overkill but since Dyson is a luxurybrand they can afford it.

[@funnystuff9954]

@@TheBatteryDoctor thanks alot!!!

[@warXnews]

wich battery have yhe max capacity

[@Cheshire-Coatings]

Wher's the best place to buy some of your recommended batteries. Your link is broken

[@TheBatteryDoctor]

Thanks for letting me know the site was down, now its working: thebatterydoctor.eu/affiliate-links/ I just made a video of all 26650 LFP cells on aliexpress: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3nQfYaFeMyVaqs Its part of a series and 21700 video is commin this weekend, there there are two 18650 videos planned in a couple of weeks. Brand cells har hard to find aliexpress and if they are real they are usually expensice, old date and packed poorlly.

[@Cheshire-Coatings]

@@TheBatteryDoctor many thanks, would you recommend one of your particular types to replace the ones ones in my makita 5AH drill batteries

[@TheBatteryDoctor]

@@Cheshire-Coatings you need high amp cells, you should not buy those on aliexpress since they are usually rewraps. My choise would be sony 18650 vtc5

[@ZebbMassiv]

You skipped MuRata VTC4 . I got a hundred of them

[@mauricioahumada8581]

Hello doctor, how i can import to latam the NRC18650B by Panasonic?

[@HC4L666]

iam to fan to PF, but they sell them now @2700mah :(

[@TheBatteryDoctor]

They might be 2700mah @ 10A. They are about 2900-3000mah at @500mah.

[@81formann]

10yr old Sanyos made with 15yr old chemistry cant match the newer cells you are comparing them with. Try a couple of Sanyo NCR18650BL or GA instead. If you need some real power the NCR21700A and B are hard to beat. Take a look at Metabo LiHD 8Ah packs and the insane power capabilities. 3200w from a 5s2p pack.. Even the 6-7yr old packs with the older 20700A delivers over 100A sustained. The best Sanyo batteries are world class, but expensive. Not worth it for normal use like a cordless drill or ebike. For my bike battery I would probably choose Samsung 35E/50E or Panasonic NCR18650BD. Very good value. BTW: Sanyo cells have markings just like others but it can be a real pita to read as they are laser etched into the shrink wrap. Right angle of light and a magnifying glass is highly recomended. Or you can just google the color as they are color coded. The 4 letters mentioned in the video are date codes.

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

what do you mean? he did have the GA sanyos

[@hullebikerfishing]

Different Music threw me off at the start!!

[@johnadriani7467]

You don't understand the Sanyo cells because you haven't dealt with the history of sanyo... Sanyo was No. 1 in accus and will remain so for eternity... Without Sanyo, the LG, Samsung, Sony, Panasonic... would etc. Cells don't exist at all!!! Data sheet, and optimal conditions are totally different than application in real environment.. that's a science in itself... ya tu sabe amigo

[@theoriginaljohngalt2450]

“Those are gay colors” He’s not wrong.

[@ruftime]

Companies like LG, that use lots SKU ( for probably near identical specs), are often avoiding price comparisons by customers, both retail and wholesale😂 LG makes the Chevrolet Bolt batteries, which have ALL been recalled for bursting into flames spontaneously😱

[@ianmangham4570]

You want the LG 3200 mh1 18650

[@DIYwithBatteries]

I hate sanyo's broh it always heaters and I have 100's of them ahhh😖, but i love samsung 3000mah, it will get at least around 2600mah after few test. 👍

[@djguta24]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@chilly1661]

Lol yappanese

[@ahsj1875]

Gay colors😂😂

[@abdullaalbaharini]

Thank you for the great information .Would you please advice me where I can buy a quality trusted 18650 cells .I'm planing to buy a lot for me dyi projects, There is no electronics trusted suppliers where I live .So I'm buying it online Thank you. @TheBatteryDoctor

[@TheBatteryDoctor]

Where do you live? Cells are always second market first come, first served and stock always run low or old. Sometimes buying used is the best option, good price and often grade A/genuine. Ive done several 18650/26650/21700 aliexpress videos but sellers dissapears. Queen battery sells most brand cells and can be trusted but with express shipping you are looking at double or tripple the cost of any regional seller. Who ever you buy from, make sure to test the cells first. kzbin.info/www/bejne/npncXnukeNWqftE