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Rechargeable flashlight battery

INR21700 is the same as 21700

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  1. 1

    What it is

    21700

    INR21700 is just another name for 21700. Same battery, different label, so you can buy either one.

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  2. 2

    Safety first

    This one is rechargeable

    It gives more power than a normal battery. Only use it in things made for it.

  3. 3

    Names you might see in the store

    All of these are the same battery. Any of them will work.

    21700
  4. 4

    Quick facts

    Size
    Much bigger than an AA
    Power
    3.6 volts
    Keeps in a drawer for
    About 3 years
    Rechargeable?
    Yes
    Found in things like
    High-output flashlightsPower tools
  5. 5

    Where to buy it

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    Our pickThe exact match, 4-packEnergizer INR21700 (21700) 3.6V Battery (4-Pack)
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    Best value10-pack, handy to keep in a drawerINR21700 (21700) 3.6V Battery Value Pack (10-Pack)
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    Other brandDuracell, the same batteryDuracell 21700 / 21700 3.6V Battery
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See it at real size

21700 next to a US quarter and an AA battery. “Real size” matches your hand once your screen is set up in Measure it.

21700US quarterAA

What do the letters mean?

Battery names are a code. Here’s how to read INR21700:

INR21700Li-ion cell naming for this cell
21700Physical cell: 21.0 × 70.0 mm, 3.6V li-ion rechargeable

The same battery from each brand

BrandTheir name for it
Official name21700

Exact measurements

Width
21.0 mm (0.827 in)
Length
70.0 mm
Voltage
3.6V (empty at 2.5V)
Energy stored
4500 mAh
Weight
68 g
Made with
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Works between
-20 … 60 °C
Official code
21700

Questions people ask

Is INR21700 the same as 21700?

Yes. They’re the same battery with different names. You might also see 21700.

How long will a spare keep in a drawer?

About 3 years if it stays cool and dry.

Can I recharge it?

Yes, it’s rechargeable. Only charge it in a charger or device made for it.

21700
21700Rechargeable flashlight battery
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1What it is2Safety3Other names4Facts5Buy it