Keeppower IMR18650 2900mAh (Black) 2014
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Official specifications:
- KeepPower 18650 3.6V/3.7V 2900mAh High Drain Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
- Min Capacity: 2750mAh
- Typical Capacity: 2900mAh
- Normal Voltage: 3.6V
- Quality Lithium Ion rechargeable cell made in Japan
- Maximum Capacity and Reliability
- Maximum Constant Discharge Current: 10A
- 4.2 volts max voltage and 3.6-3.7 volts nominal voltage
- Button top: Yes
- Dimension: (D)18.50mm*(H)66.50mm
- Weight: 46.0g
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This is a high capacity high current battery
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The two cells has very good tracking and only a minor capacity loss when the current is increased.
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Conclusion
There are cells with higher voltage at high current, but none other with this much capacity.
With a Panasonic cell inside it is a very good battery, that can deliver a lot of current.
Notes and links
The battery was supplied by Keeppower for review.
How is the test done and how to read the charts
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