Which battery is better for extremely cold weather: 18650 lithium-ion batteries or CR123A lithium batteries?Updated 2 years ago
CR123A batteries perform better in extreme cold and extreme heat than 18650 lithium ion batteries. However, 18650 batteries will still work in extreme temperatures in a range of -4ºF to 140ºF. CR123A batteries are able to operate in temperatures between -40ºF to 158ºF. Learn more about the different flashlight batteries.