21700 vs 20700
Battery Comparison

Feature 21700 20700
Diameter 21mm 20mm
Length 70mm 70mm
Nominal voltage 3.6-3.7V (Li-ion) 3.6-3.7V (Li-ion)
Typical capacity 3,000-5,000 mAh 2,800-4,000 mAh
Weight ~65-70g ~60-65g
Rechargeable Yes (hundreds of cycles) Yes (hundreds of cycles)
Common chemistries Li-ion (NMC, NCA), LiFePO4 Li-ion (NMC, NCA)
Device compatibility Newer EVs (e.g. Tesla Model 3/Y), power tools, high-end flashlights, e-bikes Some EV packs (e.g. early Tesla Model 3 cells), vape mods, power tools
Cost per cell Moderately higher Slightly lower
Cost per mAh Often lower (larger capacity per cost) Comparable, slightly higher per mAh
Availability Increasingly common, growing brand support Less common, narrower selection than 21700
Interchangeability Not compatible with 20700 devices/holders; larger diameter Not compatible with 21700 devices/holders; smaller diameter, though same length