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Can I swap?

CR1632 vs LIR1620H: 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.
    CR1632+ 3V
    CR1632As thick as 4 credit cards stacked
    LIR1620H+ 3.7V
    LIR1620HAs thick as 3 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put LIR1620H where CR1632 goes?No
    Can I put CR1632 where LIR1620H goes?No
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    What’s different

    CR1632LIR1620H
    SizeA little smaller than a dimeA little smaller than a dime Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 4 credit cards stackedAs thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    Power3 volts3.7 volts
    KindCoin batteryRechargeable coin battery

    Lasts longer: CR1632 (about 496% longer)

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    Where to buy CR1632

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Questions people ask

Can I use LIR1620H instead of CR1632?

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 CR1632 instead of LIR1620H?

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?

CR1632 (about 496% longer).

All the numbers

CR1632LIR1620H
Diameter16.0 mm16.0 mm
Height3.2 mm2.0 mm
Nominal voltage3.0V3.7V
Typical capacity137 mAh23 mAh
ChemistryLithium manganese dioxideLithium-ion rechargeable
Shelf life10 yrs3 yrs
Operating temp-30 to 60 °C-20 to 60 °C
Can I use LIR1620H instead of CR1632?No
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