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R25 vs 33140: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoNo, don’t swap theseThey give different amounts of power (1.5 volts vs 3.2 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.
    R25
    R25Much bigger than an AA
    33140
    33140Much bigger than an AA
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    Both ways round

    Can I put 33140 where R25 goes?No
    Can I put R25 where 33140 goes?No
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    What’s different

    R2533140
    SizeMuch bigger than an AAMuch bigger than an AA Same
    LengthMuch bigger than an AAMuch bigger than an AA
    Power1.5 volts3.2 volts
    KindRegular batteryRechargeable flashlight battery

    Lasts longer: 33140 (about 43% longer)

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    Where to buy R25

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Questions people ask

Can I use 33140 instead of R25?

No. They give different amounts of power (1.5 volts vs 3.2 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.

Can I use R25 instead of 33140?

No. They give different amounts of power (1.5 volts vs 3.2 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.

Which one lasts longer?

33140 (about 43% longer).

All the numbers

R2533140
Diameter33.0 mm33.0 mm
Height91.0 mm140.0 mm
Nominal voltage1.5V3.2V
Typical capacity10500 mAh15000 mAh
ChemistryCarbon-zincLithium-ion rechargeable
Shelf life5 yrs3 yrs
Operating temp-10 to 60 °C-20 to 60 °C
Can I use 33140 instead of R25?No
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