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Can I use a rechargeable coin battery?

LIR2032 looks just like CR2032, but it isn’t a drop-in replacement for most devices.

1. Higher voltage

A fresh LIR2032 gives up to 4.2 volts, against 3 volts for a CR2032. That extra power can damage a device built for 3 volts.

2. Less capacity

A rechargeable coin holds roughly a fifth of the energy of a CR2032, so it runs out much sooner between charges.

3. When it’s the right choice

Only use LIR cells in devices made for them, like some rechargeable key fobs and gadgets with built-in charging. The manual or the old battery will say LIR.

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