AW 18650 2600mAh (Black) 2016



Official specifications:

• Nominal capacity: 2600mAh
• Nominal Voltage 3.7V
• Diameter 18.52mm
• Length 68.16mm +/- 0.3mm
• Max. discharge rate 2C (5.2A)
• Size for reference 168A / 600P
• PCB protection against overcharge, over discharge and short circuit
• Safety vent with thermal cut off protection

A regular 18650 battery, this battery is neither high current or capacity. It is fine for many flashlights, but not for high power vaping.





This battery has a flat top, but has some bumps on the bottom, to secure connection when used in series.






The two cells has good tracking and fairly stable capacity. At 7A the capacity is starting to drop, but it is above rated current.



This is about rated current, the battery get a bit warm.



At 7A the battery get hot.















Conclusion

The battery looks good and is fairly good at maintaining voltage during discharge.



Notes and links

The batteries was supplied by aw-akku.de for review.

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