

(I've recently pulled from storage Panasonic, Eveready, and Duracell CR123A's I've stored for 15 years and put them into service - all gave full output I'll see about run-time service life comparison after 15 years storage. I've also put some of both cells "away" to test shelf life longevity.

But I'll buy the less expensive Titanium Innovations brand for lights used regularly.

The stability is the result of the combination of lithium and manganese dioxide. Because the CR123a batteries are chemically very stable, they still have 90 of their original capacity even after 10 years. That's why I've purchased these for lights I want to pack away for "just-in-case" or "just-when-I-need-it-to-work" roles. The CR123a battery is classified by its 34.5 x 17mm or 2/3A cell size, lithium (LiMnO2) chemistry, and high 3V voltage. So, in this sense, the Streamlight is a great value if you feel branded reputation gives confidence in consistency of capacity, shelf life, output current handling, and service life discharge characteristic. 7 reviews Authorized Dealer Key Features Output Power: 3.7V Capacity: 650mAh Positive Circuit Protection Rechargeable up to 500 Times This Olight RCR123A Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery has a capacity of 650mAh and 3.7V of output power batteries of this type are favorable for high-drain devices. Likely both this and the Surefire brand cells are made by Panasonic or another major maker, as are cells branded for other light makers, and so all may be of comparable quality of manufacture against identical specifications and give comparable performance, but at differing prices more set by reputation than specs and quality.īattery Junction allows us to purchase whichever cells we prefer at a very reasonable price, although big name branded cells are still a premium over those whose names are not so recognizable. The Streamlight brand ranks right behind the Surefire brand in terms of reputation for quality and reliability, implying this branded cell will live up to expectations.
