BattEnergy 18650 3400mAh (Black)
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Official specifications:
- System: Li-Ion
- Voltage: 3.6 V
- Capacity: 3400 mAh
- Size max: 69.5 mm x 18.5 mm Ø
- Weight: 48 g
- Protection: 7A
- Maximum discharge current: 2C
- Maximum charge current: 0.5 C
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Cell: 3400mAh NCR18650B
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The cell used can be discharged down to 2.5 volt, in my test I only discharges to 2.8 volt, i.e. I do not measure the full capacity. But then, not all lights will be able to use the full capacity.
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As usual with good cells, the discharge curves tracks very well.
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![BattEnergy%2018650%203400mAh%20(Black)-CapacityTime](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012/BattEnergy%2018650%203400mAh%20(Black)/BattEnergy%2018650%203400mAh%20(Black)-CapacityTime.png)
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Conclusion
This battery is using the best high capacity (for now) Panasonic cell and there was no problems in the test, i.e. it is a very good battery.
Notes and links
The batteries was supplied by Taschenlampen-Papst.de for review.
How is the test done and how to read the charts
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