CR2032 vs BR2032
BR2032 and CR2032 are the same size at the same voltage in different lithium chemistries. Usually works in low-drain devices like memory backup, scales and remotes. BR cells cope better with heat but give less pulse current, so CR is the safer pick for key fobs and LED devices.
CR vs BR chemistry.
Side by side
| CR2032 | BR2032 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | lithium (Li-MnO2) | No separate record |
| Voltage | 3 V | — |
| Diameter | 20 mm | — |
| Height | 3.2 mm | — |
| Typical capacity | 225 mAh | — |
| Also sold as | 5004LC, DL2032, ECR2032 | — |
The verdict, both ways round
BR2032 in place of CR2032
Same size, other lithium chemistry
Usually works in low-drain devices like memory backup, scales and remotes. BR cells cope better with heat but give less pulse current, so CR is the safer pick for key fobs and LED devices.
CR2032 in place of BR2032
This chart holds no separate record for BR2032, so its size and capacity are not shown here and the verdict above is the only one stated.
CR2032 and BR2032 questions
- Can I use BR2032 instead of CR2032?
- Usually works in low-drain devices like memory backup, scales and remotes. BR cells cope better with heat but give less pulse current, so CR is the safer pick for key fobs and LED devices.
- Is BR2032 just another name for CR2032?
- CR vs BR chemistry.