Keeppower IMR20700 4250mAh UH2042 (Black) 2017
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Official specifications:
- Part No.: UH2042
- High Drain 20700 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
- Minimum Capacity: 4050mAh
- Typical Capacity: 4250mAh
- Normal Voltage: 3.7V
- Standard Continuous Charging Current: 1000mA
- Maximum Continuous Charging Current: 2000mA
- Maximum Continuous Discharging Current: 15A
- Maximum Pulse Discharging Current: 30A
- 4.2V full charged voltage and 2.5V discharge cut off voltage
- High charge and discharge currents reduce cycle life
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A high capacity cell in the new 20700 form factor.
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The discharge curves tracks fine, the capacity is present at low load, but at higher loads the cell has a bit less capacity.
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At 15A the cell gets rather warm.
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At 20A it gets too hot and i had to stop.
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Conclusion
This looks like a very good cell with good capacity for its size.
Notes and links
The battery was supplied by Keeppower for review.
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