What is currently the best value in 18650 batteries

Batteries and Chargers Rechargeable Batteries
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I don't think it will show up very well on photos.. it's hard to see, more a tactile thing for me. I'll try post some photos when I get a chance anyway

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Try using a caliper to measure the difference , diameter towards the ends and diameter on the bump. Also you can check later if the "bump" diameter has increase with use or not.

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Has anyone dealt with these MarsFire branded "Sanyo" 18650's from manafont? I am tempted to order one as they are so cheap for protected sanyo's.

Protected:http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/sanyo-protected-18650-high-capacity-rechargeable-battery-1pcset-p-9322

Reg Sanyo:http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/sanyo-unprotected-18650-flat-conduction-design-rechargeable-battery-1pcset-p-9321

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Might have to get some ....

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Can anyone ascertain beyond the printing that those are indeed Sanyo cells?

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Not sure about MarsFire ones, but intl-outdoor carries unprotected 2600mAh Sanyo's for $1.5 less: http://www.intl-outdoor.com/sanyo-18650-2600mah-liion-battery-p-135.html

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So is there any good but cheap protected 18650 out there, except for (maybe) trustfire?

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Yes, XTAR 2600.

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Again: Solarforce 2400mAh cells are great for the price.

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I'm considering these (note prices at 3 or more)

http://www.focalprice.com/EB0040S/Panasonic_2900mAh_18650_Battery_Grey.html

http://www.focalprice.com/EB0049G/Panasonic_36_V_3100_mAh_18650_Battery_Green.html

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+1

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Please note that these are unprotected.

You have to charge these in a really reliable charger and use them in a flashlight with low voltage cutoff.

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Yes, those are unprotected.

I just placed on order for 4 of these...

I'm a Noob, but the picture looks like they are protected.

http://www.focalprice.com/EB0048G/18650_Panasonic_Liion_Battery_Green.html

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So, whats the price of those XTARs? Didnt find one on their page.. or where do you buy them?

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Contact Serena (szws@szwholesale.com) and ask for the BLF price.

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$13.50/pair for the XTAR 2600 still works. Keep buying 'em! I just purchased 5 pairs a few weeks ago.

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I agree with this. These are really great cells and worth every penny.

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Too bad their real capacity is basically the same as XTAR 2400mAh ones (and close to 2400mAh). Hi-MAX cells are pretty good and they score 2500-2600mAh regularly.

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As long as it is decent, capacity is not the most important characteristic of a battery to me. dthrckt spelled it out nicely in his post. I do have a few Xtars and a lot of the HI-MAX and they are also swell batteries. They will last longer but cant put it out like the panasonics. Different animals.