Battery test 18650, comparator



Index
Summary for all tested batteries
Common curves for all tested batteries
Common curves for all tested batteries, the low part
Common curves for all tested batteries, the medium part
Common curves for all tested batteries, the high part
Comparator
Simple battery selection guide
Individual tests
How is the test done and how to read the charts
How is a protected LiIon battery constructed
More about button top and flat top batteries



Comparision of capacity at all currents
Select the two batteries to compare, both set of curves will be shown in the chart.
The dark trace is from the B battery in the test.

Batteries:

See test/review
See test/review

Currents to include: 0.2A      0.5A      1A      2A      3A      5A      7A      10A      15A      20A     

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