UltraFire 16340 1000mAh (Blue)
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Official specifications:
- Battery Capacity (Mfg Rated): 1000 mAh
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium
- Battery Feature: Protected Rechargeable
- Battery Form Factor: 16340
- Battery Rated Voltage: 3.6 V
- Brand: UltraFire
- SKU: 1055500
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A 16340 from a cheap and often low quality brand with a record capacity according to the marking.
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The curves do not track perfectly, but not that bad either. The battery can deliver 1A, but definitly not 2A.
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This small cell do not heat much up, even when overloaded.
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Conclusion
The rated capacity is nowhere near the real capacity. The capacity is a bit below a quality battery at low load and the difference increases with load.
Notes and links
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
Comparison to other LiIon batteries