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CR14505 vs R6: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoNo, don’t swap theseThey give different amounts of power (3 volts vs 1.5 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.
    CR14505
    CR14505The same size as an AA
    R6
    R6The same size as an AA
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    Both ways round

    Can I put R6 where CR14505 goes?No
    Can I put CR14505 where R6 goes?No
  3. 3

    What’s different

    CR14505R6
    SizeThe same size as an AAThe same size as an AA Same
    LengthThe same size as an AAThe same size as an AA Same
    Power3 volts1.5 volts
    KindCamera & alarm batteryRegular battery

    Lasts longer: CR14505 (about 27% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use R6 instead of CR14505?

No. They give different amounts of power (3 volts vs 1.5 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.

Can I use CR14505 instead of R6?

No. They give different amounts of power (3 volts vs 1.5 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.

Which one lasts longer?

CR14505 (about 27% longer).

All the numbers

CR14505R6
Diameter14.5 mm14.5 mm
Height50.5 mm50.5 mm
Nominal voltage3.0V1.5V
Typical capacity1400 mAh1100 mAh
ChemistryLithium manganese dioxideCarbon-zinc
Shelf life10 yrs5 yrs
Operating temp-40 to 60 °C-10 to 60 °C
Can I use R6 instead of CR14505?No
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