Are 395 And 399 Batteries The Same?
5 Energizer 395/399 Multi-Drain 1.55V Silver Oxide Watch Batteries (SR927W, SR927SW) The Energizer 395-399TS is a multi-drain Silver-Oxide cell commonly used in watches, laser pointers, clocks, flashlights, and other such devices. Product Details. Know the difference between your credit cards and your an atm card. They may appear the same, but they way they are dealt with and also the rights they provide are not the same. When Buying Energizer 395 or 399 Button Silver Oxide SR927SW Cell Watch Battery Pack of 5 Batteries, you need to use your charge card.
Batteriesinaflash.com has an abundant amount of size 370/371 watch batteries available. These watch button cells (also are known as coin cells) fit many sizes. For example, a size 371 battery is the equivalent of a SR920SW battery, which is also the same is a AG6 / SG6 battery. If you happen to run into two batteries that are in the came category but have 2 difference sizes, it simply means that one battery is often a high drain battery while the other is a low drain battery. We carry top quality cells from Vinnic, Maxell and Energizer with quantity pricing
What's the difference between a silver oxide battery vs an alkaline watch battery?
For several of our battery sizes, we carry both Silver Oxide and Alkaline chemistry batteries. So what's the difference between the two (outside of price)? Well, Silver Oxide batteries often have a higher energy density and have the ability to put out a high current for their size. These batteries typically last longer than their alkaline counterparts. These should never be used on a battery charger, ever
As for alkaline batteries, they are often used for most kinds of batteries, and watch batteries are no exception. They have a shorter shelf life compared to silver oxide batteries, but they still last pretty long regardless. They are cheaper to make (hence the smaller cost), the only problem with alkaline watch cells would be that they could potentially leak and could cause corrosion and damage your watch (or other devices that use these batteries.
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If you have a question about the best fit for your battery needs make sure to give us a call at (800) 515-BIAF. If you are unsure that you need a 370 and/or 371 battery and need to find the equivalent of that size, simply check out our Watch Size Battery Guide. Or you can use the battery finder below or on top of the page and select the specific size you are looking for. We keep up to date with different brands and models.
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10pack Exell EB-SR921 Silver Oxide 1.5V Watch Battery Replaces 371/370
20PK Maxell Silver Oxide Watch Battery SR920SW Low Drain Replaces 371
10PK Maxell Silver Oxide Watch Battery SR920SW Low Drain Replaces 371
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Button Cell / Coin Cell Batteries
Button and coin cell batteries are used to power small, portable electronics devices like the keyless entry remote for your car, laser pointers, pocket calculators, implantable cardiac defibrillators and even artificial cardiac pacemakers.
Most button cell and coin cell batteries have a low self-discharge, which means they hold their charge for a long time, giving them a long shelf-life. Because they’re so consistent and reliable, these types of batteries are great for use in products that require long, continuous service. They keep us on time when used in wristwatches, and in the case of pacemakers, we trust them with our lives, with a single battery providing five to ten years of artificial heartbeat.
Coin and button cells derive their names from their shape and size – thinner variants are called coin cells because they resemble coins, while thicker ones are called button cells because, you guessed it – they look like buttons. Their size ranges from 5 to 25 millimeters in diameter and 1 to 6 millimeters in height, and they’re single cell, usually primary cell batteries, which means they are single-use and disposable. Secondary cell batteries are rechargeable, though seldom seen when it comes to coin/button cells. Most commonly, secondary button and coin cells are used in computers and handheld gaming devices to store data when the device is powered off.
There are three main types of battery chemistries used in button/coin cells: alkaline, lithium and silver oxide. While they’re physically interchangeable, certain battery chemistries are preferable depending on usage specifications. For example, high drain applications like speakers and cameras will have different energy needs than a wireless remote control. The more you know about coin and button cell specs, the better you’ll be able to maximize battery life and efficacy. We’ll take a look at some of the major characteristics of alkaline, lithium and silver oxide batteries below.
Alkaline Button/Coin Cell Batteries (1.5 Volts)
When compared to lithium and silver oxide, alkaline batteries, which are denoted by the IEC prefix 'LR”, provide the least capacity and stable voltage. Alkaline voltage drops gradually with use, rather than lithium and silver oxide batteries, which provide steady, stable voltage before experiencing a sharp drop-off at the ends of their lives.
Since alkalines average around half the life of lithium and silver oxide, they are cheaper, meaning they are most likely to be included with any electronics you purchase, like kids’ toys or watches. However, if you are looking to replace the batteries in such a device, it’s going to be worth your while to invest in a lithium or silver oxide battery. These may be a little more expensive, but the return on investment you’ll get will easily pay for itself. And in the case of time telling devices, or metering equipment such as the light meter on a camera, stable voltage is always preferred in order to ensure accuracy.
Silver oxide batteries, which are denoted by the IEC prefix “SR”, are also a greener alternative to alkaline, as they are recyclable.
Note: For clarification, battery voltage and mAh refer to separate energy characteristics.
mAh (milli-ampere hour) measures battery capacity. In other words – how much current a battery will discharge over a one hour period. Higher mAh ratings correspond to how long a current can be drawn, rather than how fast it can be drawn. The mAh abbreviation is also written as Ah or Ampere-hour. (1 Ah = 1,000 mAh). Overall capacity is influenced by factors like temperature and speed of discharge. A 40 mAh battery can discharge 40 milliamps for one hour, 20 milliamps for two hours, and so on.
Voltage is a measurement of electrical potential, with all batteries being rated in volts DC (direct current). Voltage is determined by electrochemical reactions that occur in the battery, which vary according to battery type.
Silver Oxide (1.5 Volts) vs. Lithium (3 Volts) Button/Coin Cell Batteries
The choice between lithium and Silver Oxide batteries is a matter of voltage. Lithium batteries have a nominal 3 volt output, and silver oxide batteries operate at 1.5 volts. So, you’ll want to find out what type of voltage is required for the device you’re using. The easiest way to do so is by looking at the battery being replaced, which should have all the info you need. Battery requirements can also be found in product manuals, and often on the product itself.
All coin cell lithium batteries consist of lithium manganese dioxide chemistries (Li-MnO2), which account for 80% of the lithium battery market. Li-MnO2 chemistry is denoted by the IEC prefix “CR”, which we’ll discuss more below. Because it operates at 3 volts, one Li-MnO2 can replace two alkaline or silver-oxide cells, which function at 1.5 volts. It’s worth noting that voltage can be subject to fluctuate slightly depending on the quality of the battery maker. So, the more reputable the company, the more likely the battery will be of maximal quality.
Aside from superior capacity compared to alkaline batteries, lithium and silver oxide batteries have better leakage resistance, meaning they are less subject to corrosion, which can damage and destroy your device. They are also more lightweight and heat/cold resistant, functioning better in temperature extremes.
There are a couple other aspects of silver oxide batteries worth noting. Replacing a mercury button cell, which may be found in older photography equipment, with a silver oxide battery will affect the light meter settings, requiring them to be recalibrated. Mercury batteries, which are no longer produced, operated at 1.35 volts, compared to silver oxide's 1.5 volt discharge. Also, silver oxide watch batteries may have an 'SW' or 'W' suffix, which some makers use to denote whether the battery is a low drain (SW) or high drain (W) device. However, the IEC simply denotes that a watch battery is compliant with its standards with a 'W' suffix, which can be confusing.
You can make a reasonable determination of whether a watch or other device is high or low drain type by its features and functionality. If it's backlit, records the temperature and has a calculator, it's probably high drain. If you're not sure, the best way to be certain is to contact the manufacturer for the battery's specifications. When in doubt, go with high drain – they will last longer in both types of devices.
Battery Naming Standards
The way batteries are named can make it confusing to find what you need. Thankfully, once you know the format, the process becomes much easier.
Every battery has a standardized name. There are multiple sets of battery naming standards, but currently the most prevalent is IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), though others such as ANSI (American National Standards Institute) may be seen.
In an ideal world, button/coin cell batteries will have their IEC classification prominently displayed.
Take a look at the battery on the right. As you can see, it’s a CR2032, which tells you that it is a single cell, round lithium battery with a diameter of 20 mm and a height of 3.2 mm. How did we get all that from a few letters and numbers? Let’s break it down.
The first letter, C, denotes the battery chemistry, in this case Lithium. The next letter, R, tells us the battery shape: round. Battery shapes can also be Flat (F), Square (S), and simply Not Round (P).
Finally, the three or four digit reference numbers on the batteries indicate their exact or approximate size as needed. In this case, 2032 tells us that the battery is 20mm in diameter and 3.2mm thick.
Other modifiers can be used to denote whether a battery consists of multiple cells (a numerical prefix corresponding to cell amount), whether it’s a high or low drain device and more. In silver oxide batteries, the SW suffix corresponds to use in a low drain device, while W refers to use in high drain devices.[3]
Refer to the chart below for a full list of Button/Coin cell battery types and nomenclature.
Lithium Coin Cell Battery Conversion Chart
IEC names | Sony Coin Cells | ValuePaq Coin Cells | Typical capacity (mAh) | Standard discharge current (mA) | Dimensions d. × h. (mm) | Comments |
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CR927 | 30 | 9.5 × 2.7 | Used extensively in blinkies. Also used in some LEGO toys. | |||
CR1025 | 30 | 0.1 | 10 × 2.5 | |||
CR1130 | 11.5 x 3.0 | A rare battery, sometimes used in car security (car alarm/keyfob batteries), organizer (backup battery for PDA such as Psion etc.), and glucometer equipment. [Also some pedometers.] also k.a DL1130, BR1130, KL1130, L1130, ECR1130, KCR1130, E-CR1130, KECR1130 | ||||
CR1216 | Sony CR1216 | 25 | 0.1 | 12.5 × 1.6 | Used in some lighted watches and some LED decorator lights (electronic tea candles). | |
CR1220 | Sony CR1220 | 35–40 | 0.1 (CR) 0.03 (BR) | 12.5 × 2.0 | Used in keychain LED flashlights. Sometimes used instead of CR2032 in electronic tea lights. | |
CR1225 | 50 | 0.2 | 12.5 × 2.5 | Maximum discharge current: 1 mA. Maximum pulse discharge current: 5 mA. | ||
CR1616 | Sony CR1616 | 50–55 | 0.1 | 16 × 1.6 | Used in automobile key remotes and in Game Boy cartridges (for powering the RAM for saved games). | |
CR1620 | Sony CR1620 | 75–78 | 0.1 | 16 × 2.0 | Used in automobile key remotes and early digital watches. | |
CR1625 | 0.1 | 16 × 2.5 | Used in automobile key remotes and early digital watches. | |||
CR1632 | Sony CR1632 | 140 120 (BR) | 0.1 (CR) 0.03 (BR) | 16 × 3.2 | Used in automobile key remotes. (e.g., Toyota Prius 2012) | |
CR2012 | 55 | 0.1 | 20 × 1.2 | |||
CR2016 | Sony CR2016 | 90 | 0.1 (CR) 0.03 (BR) | 20 × 1.6 | Frequently used in digital watches. Often used in pairs instead of CR2032 for devices that require more than 3 V, like blue/white LED flashlights. | |
CR2020 | 115-125 | 20 × 2 | ||||
CR2025 | Sony CR2025 | 160–165 | 0.2 | 20 × 2.5 | Frequently used in digital watches and automobile remotes. Also in Fitbit Zip. | |
CR2032 | Sony CR2032 | ValuePaq CR2032 | 225 (CR) 190 (BR) | 0.2 (CR) 0.03 (BR) | 20 × 3.2 | Maximum discharge current: 3 mA. Maximum pulse discharge current: 15 mA. Commonly used on computer Motherboards as Nonvolatile BIOS memory and Real-time clock (RTC) backup batteries. This is also the most common lithium cell. Weighs around 2.9 grams. |
CR2320 | 110–175 | 23 × 2 | 3 V | |||
CR2325 | 165–210 | 23 × 2.5 | The most common battery size in Soviet/Russian electronic watches, calculators and remote controls. | |||
CR2330 | 265 255 (BR) | 0.2 (CR) 0.03 (BR) | 23 × 3.0 | |||
BR2335 | 165 (BR) | 23 × 3.5 | ||||
CR2354 | 560 | 0.2 | 23 × 5.4 | |||
CR2412 | 100 | 0.2 | 24.5 × 1.2 | |||
CR2430 | Sony CR2430 | 270–290 | 24.5 × 3.0 | |||
CR2450 | Sony CR2450 | 610–620 | 24.5 × 5.0 | Portable devices requiring high current (3.0 mA) and long shelf life (up to 10 years) | ||
CR2477 | 1000 | 0.2 | 24.5 × 7.7 | Has the highest capacity of lithium button cell batteries. | ||
CR3032 | 500–560 500 (BR) | 0.1 to 0.2 (CR) 0.03 (BR) | 30.0 × 3.2 | Continuous discharge current take from Panasonic Catalog. | ||
CR11108 | 160 | 11.6 × 10.8 | Also called CR1/3N because it is one third the height of an alkaline N cell, and a stack of three of them will form a battery with the same dimensions as an N cell, but with 9 V terminal voltage. Such 9 V batteries in a single package do exist but are rare and only usually found in specialist applications; they can be referred to as 3CR1/3N. However 2CR1/3N, a 6 V battery consisting internally of a stack of two CR1/3N is sold by Duracell, Energizer and others. A CR1/3N was also used by photographers instead of 2 LR44 batteries, in cameras such as the Nikon EM or Nikon FE2. |
Most common name | Other common names | Sony Silver Oxide | Sony Alkaline | ValuePaq Silver Oxide | ValuePaq Alkaline | Typical capacity (mAh) | Dimensions (mm) dia. x h. |
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AG3/SG3/G3-A LR41 192/384/392 6135-99-949-0402 (NSN)(S) | Sony 392 / 384 | Sony LR41 / 192 | SR736 (S) | LR736 (L) | 25–32 (L) 38–45 (S) | 7.9 × 3.6 | |
SR43 | AG12/SG12 LR43 L1142 186/301/386 6135-99-547-0573 (NSN)(S) | Sony 386 / 301 | Sony LR43 / 186 | LR1142 (L) SR1142 (S) | 80 (L) 120–125 (S) | 11.6 × 4.2 | |
AG13/SG13 LR44/LR154 6135-99-792-8475 (NSN)(alkaline) 6135-99-651-3240 (NSN)(S) A76/S76/EPX76 157/303/357 1128MP, 208-904, A-76, A613, AG14, AG-14, CA18, CA19, CR44, D76A, G13A, G13-A, GDA76, GP76A, GPA7, GPA75, GPA76, GPS76A, KA, KA76, AG76, L1154, L1154C, L1154F, L1154G, L1154H, LR44G, LR44GD, LR44H, MS76H, PX76A, PX675A, RPX675, RW82, SB-F9, V13G, 357A | Sony 357 / 303 | Sony LR44 / A76 | SR1154 (S) | LR1154 (L) | 110–150 (L) 170–200 (S) | 11.6 × 5.4 | |
SR45 | AG9/SG9 LR45 194/394 6135-99-782-4675 (NSN)(S) | LR936 (L) SR936 (S) | 48 (L) 55–70 (S) | 9.5 × 3.6 | |||
SR48 | AG5/SG5 LR48 L750 193/309/393 | Sony 393 / 309 | LR754 (L) SR754 (S) | 52 (L) 70 (S) | 7.9 × 5.4 | ||
AG10/SG10/G10-A LR54 189/387/389/390 LR1130/SR1130 6135-99-796-0471 (NSN)(S) | Sony 389 / 390 | Sony LR1130 / 189 | SR1131 (S) | LR1131 (L) | 44–68 (L) 80–86 (S) | 11.6 × 3.1 | |
SR55 | AG8/SG8 LR55 191/381/391 LR1120/SR1120 | Sony 391 / 381 | Sony LR1120 / 191 | LR1121 (L) SR1121 (S) | 40–42 (L) 55–67 (S) | 11.6 × 2.1 | |
365,366,S16,608 | Sony 365 Sony 366 | SR1116SW | sr1116sw | 28-40 | 11.6 × 1.65 | ||
SR57 | AG7/SG7 | Sony 399 / 395 | LR926 (L) SR926 (S) | 46 (L) 55–67 (S) | 9.5 × 2.6 | ||
SR58 | AG11/SG11 LR58 162/361/362 | Sony 361 Sony 362 | LR721 (L) SR721 (S) | 18–25 (L) 33–36 (S) | 7.9 × 2.1 | ||
SR59 | AG2/SG2 LR59 196/396/397 | Sony 397 | LR726 (L) SR726 (S) | 26 (L) 30 (S) | 7.9 × 2.6 | ||
AG1/SG1 LR60 164/364 | SR621 (S) | LR621 (L) Lego star wars 3 castle of doom. | 13 (L) 20 (S) | 6.8 × 2.1 | |||
SR63 | AG0/SG0 LR63 379 | LR521 (L) SR521 (S) | 10 (L) 18 (S) | 5.8 × 2.1 | |||
SR64 | LR64 319 | Sony 319 | LR527 (L) SR527 (S) | 12 (L) 20 (S) | 5.8 × 2.7 | ||
SR65 | SR616SW 321 | Sony 321 | LR65 Varta V321 | 6.8 × 1.65 | |||
AG4/SG4 LR66 177/376/377 SR626SW | Sony 377 | SR626 (S) | LR626 (L) | 12–18 (L) 26 (S) | 6.8 × 2.6 | ||
SR67 | 315 | Sony 315 | SR716 (S) | 21 (S) | 7.9 × 1.65 | ||
SR68 | SR916SW 373 | Sony 373 | LR916 (L) SR916 (S) | sr68 | 26 (S) | 9.5 × 1.6 | |
SR69 | AG6/SG6 LR69 171/371/370 LR920/SR920 | Sony 370 Sony 371 | LR921 (L) SR921 (S) | 30 (L) 55 (S) | 9.5 × 2.1 | ||
SR516 | SR516SW 317 | Sony 317 | LR516 (L) SR516 (S) | 11 (S) | 5.8 × 1.6 | ||
SR416 | SR416SW 337 | Sony 337 | LR416 (L) SR416 (S) | 8 (S) | 4.8 × 1.6 | ||
SR731 | SR731SW 24 329 | Sony 329 | LR731 (L) SR731 (S) | sr731 | 36 (S) | 7.9 × 3.1 | |
SR512 | SR512SW 335 | ||||||
SR714 | SR714SW 341 | ||||||
SR712 | SR712SW 346 | Sony 346 | SR712 (S) | 9 (S) | 7.9 × 1.3 |
Here’s where battery types and names can really get confusing. Companies often provide specific battery names other than the industry standard in order to encourage people to buy the same brand. Consumers are led to believe that there’s something unique to a certain battery. While certain brands may vary in quality, most are actually interchangeable with any other company’s model.
If you search a battery on our site, you can find other compatible models listed in the “Replacement For” section, making it easy to compare prices and features. If you’re still unsure after consulting our buyer’s guides, contact our customer service and we’ll get you on the right track.
Safety and Precautions
Important: Button and coin cells are harmful if swallowed, and are at a higher risk of being accidentally ingested by children due to their candy-like size and shape. Be sure to store, recycle and dispose of your batteries in a safe, room temperature area out of the reach of youngsters and pets.[4]
Handle old, corroded batteries with care. Battery acid is sulfuric acid, and prolonged contact with the skin can cause irritation, pain and even burns. Though they are no longer produced for environmental reasons, mercury batteries were once a popular energy source, and while it’s unlikely you would come across one today, it’s worth noting that extra care should be taken when disposing of them.
Chemistry Type | Code | Positive Electrode | Negative Electrode | Electrolyte | Nominal Voltage | End-Point Voltage |
Alkaline | L | Manganese dioxide | Zinc | Alkali | 1.5 | 1 |
Silver | S | Silver oxide | Zinc | Alkali | 1.55 | 1.2 |
Zinc-air | P | Oxygen | Zinc | Alkali | 1.4 | 1.2 |
Lithium | C | Manganese dioxide | Lithium | Organic | 3 | 2 |
Lithium | B | Carbon mono fluoride | Lithium | Organic | 3 | 2 |
Lithium | G | Copper oxide | Lithium | Organic | 1.5 | 1.2 |
Mercury | M or N | Mercuric oxide | Zinc | Alkaline | 1.35/1.40 | 1.1 |
LR = Alkaline
AG = Alkaline
343 Watch Battery Equivalent
SR = Silver Oxide
Battery 395 399 Walmart
SG = Silver Oxide
395 399 Battery Equivalent
BR or CR = LithiumFor silver oxide and lithium batteries, the end-voltage is the value at the last usable point, after which the voltage drops very rapidly. For alkalines, which lose voltage slowly, the end-point is the voltage beyond which it is deemed that devices will not work correctly, approximately 1.0 volt.
The ability to store energy in so many different capacities allows us to do things no other creature can. Though small in stature, coin and button cell batteries have played a monumental role in ushering society into its current, hyper-connected state. These batteries are kings of convenience, saving us countless hours of time and work, and allowing us to focus on the best parts of life. Buttons cells hold together the fabric of the modern world, and for all their value, coin cells might as well be the currency.
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- http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/batteries/buying-guide.htm. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_nomenclature#History_of_the_IEC_standard. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- http://www.energizer.com/about-batteries/battery-care. Retrieved 17 October 2016.