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I have a device that says it takes a "23A 12V" battery. I ordered a new battery and was mistakenly sent a "27A 12V" battery; same voltage, higher current. Is it safe to use this battery in the device, or will it break things?

Apologies for what must seem like a noob question; I'm not an electronics person. I have found a very similar question but it talks about capacity instead, and I'm not 100% sure whether that changes the answer or not.

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    \$\begingroup\$ Does it say 23A and 27A or 23Ah and 27Ah on the batteries? \$\endgroup\$
    – ocrdu
    Commented Dec 10, 2020 at 12:10
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    \$\begingroup\$ Which device is in question? \$\endgroup\$
    – Justme
    Commented Dec 10, 2020 at 12:16
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    \$\begingroup\$ @Justme it's a simple electronic doorbell. it does say A, not Ah. \$\endgroup\$
    – vvye
    Commented Dec 10, 2020 at 12:25
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    \$\begingroup\$ A doorbell should not require 23 amps. Please give a link to product and manual. But this starts to look like how to use a product question. \$\endgroup\$
    – Justme
    Commented Dec 10, 2020 at 12:37
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    \$\begingroup\$ @hilmar that is the question. Changing the title makes no sense. \$\endgroup\$
    – Passerby
    Commented Dec 10, 2020 at 16:09

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The doorbell application gave it away: 23A and 27A refer to types of battery, not to amperes.

It's an unfortunate marking some manufacturers use for A23 and A27 batteries, also known under many other names.

A 27A is 8 mm x 28.2 mm, a 23A is 10.3 mm x 28.5 mm, and both are 12 V.

If it fits well in your doorbell, then use it, otherwise, return it.

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    \$\begingroup\$ Thanks so much, that was it! It was indeed an issue of battery types after all, not currents. The 27A one works well. \$\endgroup\$
    – vvye
    Commented Dec 10, 2020 at 16:56

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