LG 18650 HE2 2500mAh (Red)

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This is one of the high current, high capacity cells from LG.

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There is very good tracking between the two cells. All the allowee currents (i.e. up to 20A) has only a small capacity drop, but 30A has both large capacity and voltage drop.
This cell can be discharged down to 2 volt, I do only test to 2.8 volt and will miss some capacity.

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Conclusion

This battery is one of the very good high current and high capacity battery types.


Notes and links

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