| Property | Li||LiFePO4 | Mg||MgS2O8 |
| Theoretical open circuit voltage (V) | 3.82 | 4.32 |
| Flat discharge voltage (V) a | 3.3 | 3.71 |
| Ionic conductivity (mS/cm) change, % | 100% | 112% |
| Flat discharge power (W/cm2) change, % | 100% | 142% |
| Weight per mole electron transferred (g/mole∙e−) | 164.6 | 120.4 |
| Specific power (W/cm2∙kg) change, % | 100% | 194%b |
| Specific energy stored (MJ/kg) change, % | 100% | 154%c |