GIF NCR18650B 3000mAh (Cyan-Orange)
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Official specifications:
- Capacity: 3000mAh
- Voltage: 3.7V
- Chemistry: Li-ion
- Color: Blue&Orange
- Size: 65mm(Length) x 17mm(Dia.)
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A battery that uses same number as a 3400mAh Panasonic cell (NCR18650B), could that be a good cell? But then GIF is always bad cells.
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The GIF brand prevails, it has 500mAh capacity and it can deliver up to 2A, but for once the cells is fairly well matched.
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There is not enough energy to heat the cell.
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Conclusion
There is a reason that GIF is on my avoid list, as usual this is a bad cell.
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
Compare to 18650 and other batteries
Batteries with ridiculous ratings