# Batteries for uConsole **URL:** \ **Category:** uConsole\ **Created:** [September 19, 2024, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526 "2024-09-19T19:23:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CyberGlo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@CyberGlo](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/CyberGlo)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2024, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/1 "2024-09-19T19:23:04Z")
I found some 9900 mAh batteries (18650) but they appear to be fake. The man in this video uses a skyrc imax b6ac v2 Professional battery charger/discharger. He found the 9900 mAh batteries are completely fake. Watch his video here. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWmy-MWRZZc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWmy-MWRZZc) Not only are they not 9900 mAh, they’re not even 1000 mAh… ---
**Author:** ![CyberGlo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@CyberGlo](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/CyberGlo)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/2 "2024-09-19T19:25:07Z")
The 9800 are also fake. See this video about the 9800 mAh. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGF9DZcBric](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGF9DZcBric) ---
**Author:** ![CyberGlo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@CyberGlo](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/CyberGlo)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2024, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/3 "2024-09-19T19:27:35Z")
The 5800 mAh 18650’s are also fake. See this video test. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-tWXHkbuKk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-tWXHkbuKk) ---
**Author:** ![CyberGlo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@CyberGlo](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/CyberGlo)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2024, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/4 "2024-09-19T19:35:55Z")
The 10000 mAh are fake too… ☹[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FspG0aVCcI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FspG0aVCcI) ---
**Author:** ![CyberGlo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@CyberGlo](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/CyberGlo)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/5 "2024-09-19T19:36:51Z")
It seems the best batteries are by Panasonic and Samsung. The highest rated by these companies I’ve found is about 3400 mAh and they are real. ---
**Author:** ![Rex](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/rex/32/16852_2.png) [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/6 "2024-09-19T19:51:32Z")
Anything over 3500 mAh is fake. Samsung 35Es are the go to 18650. ---
**Author:** ![xpurple](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/xpurple/32/8911_2.png) [@xpurple](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/xpurple)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2024, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/7 "2024-09-20T00:45:56Z")
One good way to go is find a vape shop. They will know exactly what you need. ---
**Author:** ![Zeth](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/zeth/32/9619_2.png) [@Zeth](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Zeth)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/8 "2024-09-21T18:19:10Z")
From the little research I’ve done so far, the main difference is the voltage these batteries are capable of outputting. Some manufacturers will warn against use in flashlights as the battery is lacking PCB protection or will outright fail if the battery gets undercharged or might overheat if overcharged. I’d personally avoid obscure brands without getting professional opinion - i.e. get recommendation from vape shop. Otherwise it depends on what’s available in your region. In my case Sony VTC6 30A 3000 seems like the most popular option and personally what I would go for, but I could be terribly wrong. Ultimately it comes down to power requirements of uconsole itself. I’ll worry about that once my order finally ships though. ---
**Author:** ![CyberGlo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@CyberGlo](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/CyberGlo)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/9 "2024-09-23T18:06:34Z")
Nahhh, that’s wrong. They all output 3.7 volts. It’s the amps that we are discussing here. More accurately the Amp-Hours. Amp-Hours determine how long the batteries can keep a device powered on. What we have found is that many battery manufacturers are out right lying and claiming huge capacities. Then when they are tested their capacity is far far lower. Example: the 9900 mAh battery that is only 500 mAh. The manufacturers are just outright lying. Don’t worry you will get your device soon. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Philip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/96bed5/32.png) [@Philip](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Philip)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2024, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/10 "2024-09-24T01:23:03Z")
This may be old news to many of you but a friend of mine recently gave me a bunch of old laptops to recycle and I (VERY CAREFULLY) dissected the batteries and they were just chock full of 18650s, most of them with 2000+ mAh. If you want a source of a bunch of them for basically zero cost, could be worth a look, especially if you have a laptop that is broken for some reason that isn’t related to the battery. I followed this video [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/B0-sEJB9Hyc/hqdefault.jpg "18650 Cell Removal from Laptop Batteries (Fast and Safe)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0-sEJB9Hyc) I also bought one of these thingies: > **[Amazon.com: XTAR PB2S Upgraded Version Type-C Dual-Role Fast Charger,Portable...](https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Role-Charger-Portable-Universal-Rechargeable/dp/B09B7C2MB4)** > > Buy XTAR PB2S Upgraded Version Type-C Dual-Role Fast Charger,Portable LCD Universal 18650 Battery Charger for 3.7V/3.6V Li-ion Rechargeable Battery 18650 18700 20700 21700 Black (No Battery): Battery Chargers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on... And with that I took the best of the salvaged 18650s, stuck them in my uConsole, and then I keep the extras charged and available as backups in the powerbank. The trick is finding a way to store 20+ 18650s without them accidentally shorting out by touching each other the wrong way. ---
**Author:** ![xpurple](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/xpurple/32/8911_2.png) [@xpurple](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/xpurple)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/11 "2024-09-24T12:52:32Z")
I have done that for so many projects that require batteries. ---
**Author:** ![Mykhailo\_Chetverikov](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/mykhailo_chetverikov/32/8590_2.png) [@Mykhailo\_Chetverikov](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Mykhailo_Chetverikov)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/12 "2024-09-25T21:43:56Z")
![IMG_2594](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/f/f1fb5e7e201a01ccb6ddd7e15569effa56d5bd8b.jpeg) I am currently using those from nitecore, and they provide 5-6 hours of work. [NL1840](https://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/nl1840) Their length is over 69mm (69.8) but they actually are fitted well. ---
**Author:** ![BumOffender](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/bumoffender/32/10193_2.png) [@BumOffender](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/BumOffender)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2024, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/13 "2024-09-30T04:47:47Z")
Max capacity is 3500mah Also if they feel light is indicator there fake It’s okay those there small chance they got 3500 wrapped them with 4000mah you are allways able to check tho ---
**Author:** ![guru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecae2f/32.png) [@guru](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/guru)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2026, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/14 "2026-01-19T08:18:53Z")
I found Panasonic ga which is 3500 Mah but some one say Samsung 30Q(3000 mah) is best for uconsole. Please suggest which is more compatible battery for uconsole? ---
**Author:** ![Codiator](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/codiator/32/15080_2.png) [@Codiator](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Codiator)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/15 "2026-01-19T10:58:24Z")
Welcome to the forum, @guru ! Many people successfully use the SAMSUNG 35E with 3,500 mAh (3.5 Ah). SAMSUNG, Panasonic and LG are all very reliable well known battery brands. The higher the capacity (mAh / Ah) of the battery, the longer the runtime on a single charge. So you should go for a 3,500 mAh type, which is the highest reputable capacity achievable for 18650 batteries. ---
**Author:** ![white-round-square](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/white-round-square/32/10385_2.png) [@white-round-square](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/white-round-square)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/16 "2026-01-19T11:09:30Z")
> [@guru](#): > > Please suggest which is more compatible battery for uconsole? it’s all the same if batteries are good. you may have power issues on CM5 – stock power delivery system wasn’t designed for CM5. ---
**Author:** ![guru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecae2f/32.png) [@guru](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/guru)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/17 "2026-01-19T11:25:09Z")
I think **Samsung 30Q** delivers **higher current and lower voltage drop** , so it is **more compatible and stable** for uConsole (CM4, Kali, USB, Wi-Fi). ![Screenshot 2026-01-19 165259](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/8/8a597c72ba9a179a69ed1090537f46a4180f0063.png) ---
**Author:** ![white-round-square](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/white-round-square/32/10385_2.png) [@white-round-square](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/white-round-square)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/18 "2026-01-19T12:44:35Z")
> The operating power consumption of Compute module 4 is generally around 1.4A, but this varies significantly depending on the operating system and the tasks being run. In the Idle state, the power consumption is typically 400mA, but again this may depend on several other factors. uconsole is not a vape! ---
**Author:** ![Codiator](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/codiator/32/15080_2.png) [@Codiator](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Codiator)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/19 "2026-01-19T13:13:17Z")
But if you insert the batteries incorrectly, it may still smoke. 😜 ---
**Author:** ![guru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecae2f/32.png) [@guru](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/guru)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526/20 "2026-01-19T13:15:01Z")
OK then all of three are suitable and works smooth right? Hey I am not here for argue, I want to know your experience. 🙂 [Next page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/batteries-for-uconsole/14526.md?page=2)