LG 18650 S3 2200mAh (Blue)

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Official specifications: LG%2018650%20S3%202200mAh%20(Blue)-info

A older LG battery with fairly low capacity and low maximum current.

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The cell is rated for 3A and it can deliver that. The two cells has good tracking.

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The output from the cell collapses a bit above 11A, this collapse is also the reason for the high internal resistance in the info box.

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Conclusion

The cell is good quality but performance is some years behind.



Notes and links

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