Efest IMR18650 2100mAh (Purple) 2017
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Official specifications:
- Rated capacity: 2100mAh
- Nominal voltage: 3.7V
- Voltage at end of discharging: 2.5V
- Max. charging current: 4A
- Standard charge: 2A
- Discharging current 25A
- Pulse discharging current: 38A
- Charging temperature range: 0°C ~ 45°C
- Discharging temperature range: -20°C ~ 75°C
- Inner resistance: 20mOhm
- Cell size: 18.50 (±0.20)mm x 65.20 (±0.2)mm
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A high current cell with fairly low capacity.
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The discharge curves looks very good with tracking and about constant capacity up to 20A.
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The cell gets hot at 30A, but not too hot.
I have a suspicion that I did not mount the temperature sensor for the B cell correctly.
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Conclusion
The test shows a good quality cell that can deliver lot of current, but the capacity is not very high by todays standard.
Notes and links
The batteries was supplied by Efest for review.
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