iMAC 20 inch & 24 inch batteries : CR2032 is specified , is BR2032 a good replacement ?

CR2032 3v


Nominal Capacity (mAh)225

Continuous Standard Drain (mA)0.2

Diameter 20mm

Height 3.2mm

Weight 2.9g

Operating temperature(ºC) -30 to 60



 BR2032 3v


Nominal Capacity (mAh)200

Continuous Standard Drain (mA)0.03

Diameter 20mm

Height 3.2 mm

Weight 2.5 g

Operating temperature(ºC)-30 to 80


The answer is the BR2032 has slightly smaller capacity , but has lower drain and may last longer.


CR2032 are more easily available , they are the same size.

Posted on Jun 15, 2019 10:49 AM

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Posted on Jun 15, 2019 11:17 AM

Not sure if you are asking a question between these battery types or providing the answer ... so, just in case it's the former:


Quoted from master-instruments.com.au:


"Because of the MnO2 content in the cell, CR type batteries have a tapered discharge profile and perform well in comparatively large current applications. Characteristically, CR type batteries begin with a slightly higher voltage than BR during discharge. However, as a CR cell discharges, the operating voltage drops over time because of the rise in internal impedance. CR type batteries are slightly less robust than the BR type when exposed to temperatures at the high end of the operating temperature range and can experience a rapid increase is self-discharge at the high end of its temperature rating.


BR series batteries exhibit stable voltage over the entire life of the cell and stable performance at comparatively high environmental temperatures. The self-discharge of the BR chemistry at elevated temperatures is also superior to other lithium coin cell batteries."


... and if you were providing an answer, the quote pretty much agrees with your assessment.

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Jun 15, 2019 11:17 AM in response to London-APPLE-help

Not sure if you are asking a question between these battery types or providing the answer ... so, just in case it's the former:


Quoted from master-instruments.com.au:


"Because of the MnO2 content in the cell, CR type batteries have a tapered discharge profile and perform well in comparatively large current applications. Characteristically, CR type batteries begin with a slightly higher voltage than BR during discharge. However, as a CR cell discharges, the operating voltage drops over time because of the rise in internal impedance. CR type batteries are slightly less robust than the BR type when exposed to temperatures at the high end of the operating temperature range and can experience a rapid increase is self-discharge at the high end of its temperature rating.


BR series batteries exhibit stable voltage over the entire life of the cell and stable performance at comparatively high environmental temperatures. The self-discharge of the BR chemistry at elevated temperatures is also superior to other lithium coin cell batteries."


... and if you were providing an answer, the quote pretty much agrees with your assessment.

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