Li1.2± xNi0.13±xCo0.13±xMn0.53±xO2 (x = 0, 0.3) synthesized by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis. The electrochemical properties of the products depend on the composition value x. Li2MnO3 content plays positive role in structure stabilization and improvement of capacity. The optimized content of Li2MnO3 deliver the best electrochemical properties.