Meco 16340 1200mAh (Cyan)
![DSC_2107](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/DSC_2107.jpg)
Official specifications:
- Product name: MECO 3.7v 1200mAh CR123A/16340 Li-ion Battery
- Brand: MECO
- Capacity: 1200mAh
- Voltage: 3.7V
- Chemistry: Li-ion
- Rechargeable Times: Up to 500 times.
- Size: 34mm x 16.6mm (length x body diameter)
- Weight: 16gą 1g (1pc)
![Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-info](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-info.png)
A 16340 cell from Meco, how good is this brand?
![DSC_2106](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/DSC_2106.jpg)
![DSC_2109](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/DSC_2109.jpg)
![DSC_2110](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/DSC_2110.jpg)
![DSC_2111](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/DSC_2111.jpg)
![DSC_2112](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/DSC_2112.jpg)
![Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-Capacity](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-Capacity.png)
There is not much capacity in the cell, they two cells do not match and cannot deliver much current.
![Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-CapacityTimeHours](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-CapacityTimeHours.png)
![Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-CapacityTime](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-CapacityTime.png)
![Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-Energy](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-Energy.png)
![Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-PowerLoadTime](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-PowerLoadTime.png)
A cell cannot power a 3 Watt load.
![Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-TripCurrent](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-TripCurrent.png)
![Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-Charge](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20(Cyan)-Charge.png)
![Discharge-Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20%28Cyan%29-pulse-0.5%2010%2010-IR](https://lygte-info.dk/pic/Batteries2012Small/Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20%28Cyan%29/Discharge-Meco%2016340%201200mAh%20%28Cyan%29-pulse-0.5%2010%2010-IR.png)
Conclusion
This cell is a waste of money.
Notes and links
The batteries was supplied by Banggood for review.
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