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SR521SW vs Size 5: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoNo, hearing aid batteries are differentThey’re the same size, but hearing aid batteries breathe air through tiny holes to work. Don’t mix them with ordinary button batteries.
    SR521SW+ 1.55V
    SR521SWAs thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    5STICKER
    Size 5As thick as 3 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put Size 5 where SR521SW goes?No
    Can I put SR521SW where Size 5 goes?No
  3. 3

    What’s different

    SR521SWSize 5
    SizeAbout as wide as a pencil eraserAbout as wide as a pencil eraser Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 3 credit cards stackedAs thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    Power1.55 volts1.45 volts
    KindWatch batteryHearing aid battery

    Lasts longer: Size 5 (about 136% longer)

  4. 4

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Questions people ask

Can I use Size 5 instead of SR521SW?

No. They’re the same size, but hearing aid batteries breathe air through tiny holes to work. Don’t mix them with ordinary button batteries.

Can I use SR521SW instead of Size 5?

No. They’re the same size, but hearing aid batteries breathe air through tiny holes to work. Don’t mix them with ordinary button batteries.

Which one lasts longer?

Size 5 (about 136% longer).

All the numbers

SR521SWSize 5
Diameter5.8 mm5.8 mm
Height2.1 mm2.5 mm
Nominal voltage1.55V1.45V
Typical capacity14 mAh33 mAh
ChemistrySilver oxideZinc-air
Shelf life5 yrs3 yrs
Operating temp-10 to 60 °C0 to 50 °C
Can I use Size 5 instead of SR521SW?No
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