Comparison Between 18650 And 26650 Lithium Battery
Jul 17, 2025
1. different sizes: 18650 battery diameter 18mm, length (height) 65mm. Generally speaking, it is round. The 26650 battery has a diameter of 26mm and a length (height) of 65mm, which is usually called an ion battery.
2. different specifications and capacities: the capacity of 18650 lithium-ion battery is between 1200mAh and 3600mAh, but the battery with more mature technology is usually between 1800mAh and 2600mAH. The capacity of 22650 lithium ion battery ranges from 3000mAh to 5000mAh.
3. different application fields: 18650 lithium batteries are widely used in lighting battery, industrial lithium battery pack, electric tool battery, electric bicycle battery, power lithium battery pack, etc., while 26650 lithium batteries are widely used in solar street lamp lithium battery pack integration, energy storage station, solar battery, etc.
4. the duration of the voyage is different: at present, there are 2200, 2600 and 3100mah in 18650, and 4000, 4200 and 4500mAh in 26650, so the duration is longer.
The above is a detailed comparison and explanation of the differences between 18650 lithium batteries and 26650 lithium batteries. 18650 lithium battery and 26650 lithium battery are also completely different, but they can be modified each other, but there are also differences. The thick body is used to install the thin battery. An adapter can thicken the 18650 battery and use 26650 to install it into the flashlight.







