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Knb L11vs L3/L2 size

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Does anyone have the L11 and either L2 or L3 battery to place side by side for a depth comparison? I have a case that fits L2 and some of the Power Products 3400mah batteries, but I'd like to know if I can squeeze the L11 in.
 

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Probably? L11 is a hair thicker, maybe within 1-2 mm. Here's some not-great pics on- and off-radio with L2, L11, and L3, left to right.
 

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New smaller batteries on the way from KW.

JVCKENWOOD USA announces the release of the KNB-L12 3,000 mAh and KNB-L13 4,000mAh thin and highcapacity Li-ion batteries. The KNB-L12/L13 can be charged only by the KSC-52AK charger and the KSC-526K 6-unit
charger with the KSC-52PAW charging pocket attached

General Specifications
• Voltage / Capacity:
KNB-L12M: 7.4V / 3,000mAh
KNB-L13M: 7.4V / 4,000mAh
• Dimensions (W x H x D):
KNB-L12M: 2.28 x 4.58 x 0.76 in (58 x 116.4 x 19.4 mm)
KNB-L13M: 2.28 x 4.58 x 0.93 in (58 x 116.4 x 23.5 mm)
• Weight:
KNB-L12M: 6.3 oz (180 g)
KNB-L13M: 7.6 oz (215 g)
• Cell Type: Laminated Cell (First adoption for KENWOOD radios)
• Dust & Water: IEC60529 IP54/55/67/68
• Temperature Range: -4°F - +140°F (-20°C - +60°C)
• Cell Made in China, further processed in Japan
• Compatible Radio: NX-5000 portable
• Applicable Chargers: KSC-52AK & KSC-526K with KSC-52PAW
 

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New smaller batteries on the way from KW.

...
• Voltage / Capacity:
KNB-L12M: 7.4V / 3,000mAh
KNB-L13M: 7.4V / 4,000mAh
• Dimensions (W x H x D):
KNB-L12M: 2.28 x 4.58 x 0.76 in (58 x 116.4 x 19.4 mm)
KNB-L13M: 2.28 x 4.58 x 0.93 in (58 x 116.4 x 23.5 mm)
• Weight:
KNB-L12M: 6.3 oz (180 g)
KNB-L13M: 7.6 oz (215 g)
...
Nice! For comparison:

Kenwood Li-ion KNB-L11M:
7.2V / 3,900mAh (4,000mAh typ.)
2.28" x 4.58" x 1.34" (58 x 116.4 x 34.2 mm)
8.11 oz (230 g)

Power Products Li-Po BPKNBL2LIP-41:
7.4V / 4100 mAh
2.28" x 4.59" x 1.11" (57.9 x 116.5 x 28.2 mm)
6.9 oz (195 g)

Anyone have KNB-L2 and KNB-L3 specs? All I can find is the on-radio values.
 
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