Description
This listing is a single Duracell 123 lithium cell: a 3V battery in a short, wide cylinder with a raised positive terminal, supplied on a blister card. The pack prints three codes for it, CR123, CR123A and CR17345, and they all name the same cell, so whichever of those appears in your device manual or moulded inside the battery compartment, this is the one. Lithium here is a primary chemistry, meaning the cell is used once and not recharged, and it delivers its 3 volts from a single cell rather than needing two 1.5V cells in series.
A 123 is a specialist size rather than a household one, and devices that take it normally call for it by name: compact cameras, torches, alarm sensors and contacts, door locks and sighting units are the usual places one turns up. Because the cell is not interchangeable with an AA or a CR2, it is worth reading the compartment before you order. If you keep a spare for a torch or an alarm panel in a drawer, a single cell on a card stores tidily and stays sealed until the day you need it.
The pack claims up to 40 per cent more power, and prints the basis for it: a comparison against the IEC standard test minimum average duration for the CR17345 size, with results varying by device and usage pattern. The manufacturer does not print a shelf life figure on this pack, so we quote none. One unit is one cell, and our minimum order is 10, sold in multiples of 10, which suits a maintenance cupboard or a resale counter better than a one-off replacement. This cell sits in our wider Duracell range, which runs from CR123 in a 2 pack through CR2032 and CR1620 lithium coin cells to LR44 alkaline and AA sizes.
Specification
| Size |
CR123 |
| Chemistry |
Lithium, single use |
| Voltage |
3V |
| Codes |
CR123, CR123A, CR17345 (as printed on the pack) |
| Pack quantity |
1 cell |
| Sold as |
One cell on a blister card |
| Minimum order |
10, sold in multiples of 10 |
Frequently Asked
Which devices commonly use a CR123 cell?
It is a specialist size, so anything needing one usually names it in the compartment or the manual: cameras, torches, alarm sensors, door locks and sighting units are the usual places it turns up.
Are CR123, CR123A and CR17345 the same battery?
Yes. The retail pack prints all three codes for this single cell, so a device calling for any one of them takes this battery.
Can this cell be recharged?
No. Lithium primary cells like this one are made for single use and should not be put on a charger. If you want cells you can top up, choose ones sold as rechargeable.
Will a CR2 or an AA fit instead?
No. A CR2 is a different size, and an AA gives 1.5 volts rather than 3, so neither works where a 123 is specified by the maker.
How many cells do I receive, and what is the minimum order?
One unit is a single cell on a blister card. We sell them in multiples of 10, so the smallest order you can place is 10 cells.