Sibeile IMR18650 1600mAh ft (Black) 2014

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Official specifications: Sibeile%20IMR18650%201600mAh%20ft%20(Black)%202014-info

This is a high current battery and as usual for this type of battery the capacity is at the low end.

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Sibeile%20IMR18650%201600mAh%20ft%20(Black)%202014-Capacity

There is good match between the two cells and they has constant capacity up to about 20A, this is good. The max rating of 30A is probably only for pulse load.

Sibeile%20IMR18650%201600mAh%20ft%20(Black)%202014-CapacityTimeHours

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Sibeile%20IMR18650%201600mAh%20ft%20(Black)%202014-Charge



Conclusion

This battery is designed for high current and has a good performance up to 20A, below 10A there are batteries with more capacity.
I will rate it as acceptable.



Notes and links

How is the test done and how to read the charts
How is a protected LiIon battery constructed
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