Question about 16340s

[One2gofst]

Good evening . I’m looking at some new 16340s. Specifically the Orbtronics I currently have, while fine in my other small lights, don’t have the A rating to make best use of my 47s mini. I can buy what comes with the light at $18+shipping for the pair. I only need a couple and that ends up being quite costly in total for 2 650mAh protected cells that are rated 3.3A. While I can get the Keeppower 950 mAh protected cells from illumn for substantially less once shipping is factored in. The extra capacity is a bonus but not the big point. I doubt that extra 300mA of constant draw capacity is going to be a deal breaker (rated 5A surge as well) but just wanted input if I am missing something. Thanks very much.

 

[ebuchner]

I think the most important difference you'll notice is that even in the 16340 class, the 950 mAh cells might be physically too large for your light. Dimensions vary over surprisingly wide range. I'd ask ahead for precise dimensions and factor that into your decision.

 

[DaveTheDude]

Both the Keeppower 16340 and the Vapcell 16340 button-top cells work just fine in all of my 4/7 Minis, including the Mark 1, 2, and 3 models.