Efest IMR18350 700mAh (Purple) 2017
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Official specifications:
- Size: 18350 (18.3mm diameter x 34.63mm long)
- Type: Li-Mn (Rechargeable)
- Rated Capacity: 700mah
- Max Discharge Current: 10.5A
- Voltage: 3.7V
- Protected: No
- Style: Flat Top
- Weight: 28g
- Initial Impedance: 15mOhm
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This is a high current 18350 cell.
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The discharge curves looks good with nice tracking up to 7A. At 10A one of the cells has problems and at 15A both cell are serious over loaded.
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Conclusion
The cell has good high current capability, the capacity is fine, but it is not a high capacity cell.
Notes and links
The batteries was supplied by Efest for review.
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