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Can I swap?

LIR1632 vs BR1632: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoNo, don’t swap theseThey give different amounts of power (3.6 volts vs 3 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.
    LIR1632+ 3.6V
    LIR1632As thick as 4 credit cards stacked
    BR1632+ 3V
    BR1632As thick as 4 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put BR1632 where LIR1632 goes?No
    Can I put LIR1632 where BR1632 goes?No
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    What’s different

    LIR1632BR1632
    SizeA little smaller than a dimeA little smaller than a dime Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 4 credit cards stackedAs thick as 4 credit cards stacked Same
    Power3.6 volts3 volts
    KindRechargeable coin batteryCoin battery

    Lasts longer: BR1632 (about 300% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use BR1632 instead of LIR1632?

No. They give different amounts of power (3.6 volts vs 3 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.

Can I use LIR1632 instead of BR1632?

No. They give different amounts of power (3.6 volts vs 3 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.

Which one lasts longer?

BR1632 (about 300% longer).

All the numbers

LIR1632BR1632
Diameter16.0 mm16.0 mm
Height3.2 mm3.2 mm
Nominal voltage3.6V3.0V
Typical capacity30 mAh120 mAh
ChemistryLithium-ion rechargeableLithium carbon monofluoride
Shelf life3 yrs10 yrs
Operating temp-20 to 60 °C-30 to 85 °C
Can I use BR1632 instead of LIR1632?No
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