# item.guide
Side-by-Side Comparison Button Cells

CR1616 vs. CR2032

Comparing 2 standards across 5 specifications. 4 key differences identified.

Comparing:
CR1616
CR2032

A CR1616 coin cell is a 3.0V Lithium Manganese Dioxide battery measuring 16.0mm in diameter and 1.6mm in thickness. Its slim, compact size makes it a common choice for car key remotes and other small keyless-entry fobs.

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A CR2032 coin cell is a 3.0V Lithium Manganese Dioxide battery measuring 20.0mm in diameter and 3.2mm in thickness with a standard capacity of ~225 mAh. It is widely used in key fobs, motherboard CMOS, and Apple AirTags.

View full CR2032 spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

5 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Diameter
16.00 mm 20.00 mm
Height
1.60 mm 3.20 mm
Nominal Operating Voltage
3.00 V 3.00 V
Chemistry
Lithium Manganese Dioxide
Nominal Capacity
225 mAh