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Camera & alarm battery

EL1CR2 is the same as CR2

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  1. 1

    What it is

    CR2

    EL1CR2 is just another name for CR2. Same battery, different label, so you can buy either one.

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  2. 2

    Names you might see in the store

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

    CR2CR15H270DLCR2CR152705046LCCR-2W
  3. 3

    Quick facts

    Size
    Short and chunky, about 2.7 cm long
    Power
    3 volts
    Keeps in a drawer for
    About 10 years
    Rechargeable?
    No, use once
    Found in things like
    Instax Mini camerasRangefindersSmart door locks
  4. 4

    Where to buy it

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    Our pickThe exact match, 4-packEnergizer EL1CR2 (CR2) 3.0V Battery (4-Pack)
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    Best value10-pack, handy to keep in a drawerEL1CR2 (CR2) 3.0V Battery Value Pack (10-Pack)
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    Other brandDuracell DLCR2, the same batteryDuracell DLCR2 / CR2 3.0V Battery
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What do the letters mean?

Battery names are a code. Here’s how to read EL1CR2:

EL1CR2Energizer Proprietary for this cell
CR2Physical cell: 15.6 × 27.0 mm, 3.0V lithium

The same battery from each brand

BrandTheir name for it
Official nameCR15H270
Shop nameCR2
EnergizerEL1CR2
DuracellDLCR2
PanasonicCR-2W

Exact measurements

Width
15.6 mm (0.614 in)
Length
27.0 mm
Voltage
3.0V (empty at 2.0V)
Energy stored
850 mAh
Weight
11 g
Made with
Lithium manganese dioxide
Works between
-40 … 60 °C
Official code
CR15H270

Questions people ask

Is EL1CR2 the same as CR2?

Yes. They’re the same battery with different names. You might also see CR2, CR15H270, DLCR2, CR15270.

How long will a spare keep in a drawer?

About 10 years if it stays cool and dry.

Can I recharge it?

No. Never try to recharge it.

CR2
CR2Camera & alarm battery
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