Technical Questions

What does the mah of a battery mean
The term "mAh" stands for milliampere-hour and it is a unit of measurement for electric charge. It is used to describe the capacity of a battery, which refers to the amount of energy that a battery can store. A battery with a high mAh rating will be able to store more energy and will be able to power a device for a longer period of time before needing to be recharged. For example, a battery with a rating of 1000 mAh will be able to supply 1000 milliamperes of current for one hour before it is fully discharged. It's important to note that the mAh rating of a battery is not the only factor that determines how long a device will run on a single charge. Other factors that can affect the battery life of a device include the power consumption of the device, the efficiency of the device's power management systems, and the age and condition of the battery.

Will a battery work in my device even if the mah is higher or lower than the original

In general, a battery with a higher mAh rating will be able to power a device for a longer period of time before needing to be recharged, and a battery with a lower mAh rating will be able to power a device for a shorter period of time. However, it is possible to use a battery with a different mAh rating than the original battery in a device, as long as the battery is compatible with the device and meets the voltage and physical size requirements.

Using a battery with a higher mAh rating than the original battery may not necessarily cause any problems with the device, but it is important to be aware that the device may not be designed to fully utilize the additional capacity of the higher mAh battery. In this case, the device may not run any longer on a single charge than it would with the original battery, and the higher mAh battery may not provide any additional benefits.

Using a battery with a lower mAh rating than the original battery may result in the device running out of power more quickly, as the battery will not be able to store as much energy as the original battery.

It is generally recommended to use a battery with the same mAh rating as the original battery, or to use a battery with a higher mAh rating if one is not available. It is important to consult the documentation for your device and to follow any guidelines provided by the manufacturer for selecting and using replacement batteries.


I am looking to replace a Dyson battery for my V7 SV11 vacuum. It is 21.6V, 2100mAH - 46Wh. The best match I can find is this Cameron Sino battery which is 2000mAH - 48.8Wh Is this difference important?
The Mah is the capacity to hold a charge. The higher the Mah the longer the runtime between charges. We also carry a 3000mah version of this battery. Click on the link to view. https://www.canadianbatteries.com/dyson/4039-battery-for-dyson-sv11-and-v7-216v-fits-968670-06-3000mah-6480wh.html

The battery model number of my Samsung is EB-BG900BBU, so this conforms with your battery, however, the model # of the S5 phone I have is SM-G870W and this one is not listed although the SM-G870A and 870D are listed. Will this battery work for me?
Yes, this product will fit your model fine. We have updated the latest fitment data from the manufacturer.

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