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Can I swap?

17670 vs CR2/3A: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoNo, don’t swap theseThey give different amounts of power (3.7 volts vs 3 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.
    17670
    17670A bit bigger than an AA
    CR2/3A
    CR2/3AShort and chunky, about 3.4 cm long
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    Both ways round

    Can I put CR2/3A where 17670 goes?No
    Can I put 17670 where CR2/3A goes?No
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    What’s different

    17670CR2/3A
    SizeA bit bigger than an AAShort and chunky, about 3.4 cm long Same
    LengthA bit bigger than an AAShort and chunky, about 3.4 cm long
    Power3.7 volts3 volts
    KindRechargeable flashlight batteryCamera & alarm battery

    Lasts longer: CR2/3A (about 14% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use CR2/3A instead of 17670?

No. They give different amounts of power (3.7 volts vs 3 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.

Can I use 17670 instead of CR2/3A?

No. They give different amounts of power (3.7 volts vs 3 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.

Which one lasts longer?

CR2/3A (about 14% longer).

All the numbers

17670CR2/3A
Diameter17.0 mm17.0 mm
Height67.0 mm33.5 mm
Nominal voltage3.7V3.0V
Typical capacity1400 mAh1600 mAh
ChemistryLithium-ion rechargeableLithium manganese dioxide
Shelf life3 yrs10 yrs
Operating temp-20 to 60 °C-40 to 60 °C
Can I use CR2/3A instead of 17670?No
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