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CR123A vs 17500: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoNo, don’t swap theseThey give different amounts of power (3 volts vs 3.7 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.
    CR123A
    CR123AShort and chunky, about 3.5 cm long
    17500
    17500As long as an AA, but much fatter
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    Both ways round

    Can I put 17500 where CR123A goes?No
    Can I put CR123A where 17500 goes?No
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    What’s different

    CR123A17500
    SizeShort and chunky, about 3.5 cm longAs long as an AA, but much fatter Same
    LengthShort and chunky, about 3.5 cm longAs long as an AA, but much fatter
    Power3 volts3.7 volts
    KindCamera & alarm batteryRechargeable flashlight battery

    Lasts longer: CR123A (about 36% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use 17500 instead of CR123A?

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

Can I use CR123A instead of 17500?

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

Which one lasts longer?

CR123A (about 36% longer).

All the numbers

CR123A17500
Diameter17.0 mm17.0 mm
Height34.5 mm50.0 mm
Nominal voltage3.0V3.7V
Typical capacity1500 mAh1100 mAh
ChemistryLithium manganese dioxideLithium-ion rechargeable
Shelf life10 yrs3 yrs
Operating temp-40 to 60 °C-20 to 60 °C
Can I use 17500 instead of CR123A?No
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