Efest IMR18650 2000mAh (red)
V1 Flat top

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Official specifications: Efest%20IMR18650%20V1%202000mAh%20(red)-info

Internal resistance is calculated between 4A and 5A

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Acceptable performance up to 7A, but they have problems with 10A.

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V2 Button top

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Official specifications: Efest%20IMR18650%20V2%202000mAh%20(red)-info

Internal resistance is calculated between 4A and 5A

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Acceptable performance up to 5A, but they have problems with 7A and 10A.

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Conclusion

These batteries are supposed to be IMR cells, but their performance it not good at high currents.
At 5A and below they do have an acceptable performance.



Notes and links

The batteries was supplied by Efest for review.

How is the test done and how to read the charts
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