What is the difference between a genuine and a fake battery?

Genuine batteries are specifically designed to meet a particular electrical performance standard, like being able to provide a certain amount of power for a certain amount of time. Fake batteries, on the other hand, have no guidelines they need to meet other than appearing extremely attractive to the end user.

What is the difference between a genuine battery and a counterfeit battery?

The font of the "Nikon" logo in the counterfeit battery is thinner compared to the logo of the genuine battery. There is a missing layer near the edges of the counterfeit battery. On the front side of the battery, the hollow of the alphabet "O" is bigger compared to the one found in the genuine battery.

What is the difference between a genuine and a Dyson battery pack?

The Dyson pack, meanwhile, uses cells from Murata, a major lithium battery supplier. The genuine Dyson battery pack uses cells from Murata, a major supplier of lithium-ion batteries. Photo: Lee Johnson The knockoff packs aren’t assembled very well, either.

How do you know if a battery pack is fake?

If there's no red stripe, it may be a fake. Finally, check the top of the pack. Take a close look into the three battery connection ports (see image at the top of this section); they should be smooth, straight lines. If they look pointed or jagged, they may be fake. Additionally, take a moment to measure the connector rail.

What is the difference between a knockoff pack and a battery pack?

The most important difference we found was that the knockoff packs used no-name battery cells.

Is Nikon liable if I use a counterfeit battery pack?

Nikon bears no liability for injuries or damages that occur as a result of the use of the counterfeit battery packs and accessories. Any damages of the equipments that result from the use of counterfeit battery packs and accessories will not be covered under warranty claims.