Soshine 26650 5500mAh (Black)



Official specifications:

• Model: 26650P-3.7-5500
• Color: Black
• Cell Type: Lithium Ion
• Head Type: Button Top
• Mark Capacity: 5500mAh
• Actual Capacity: 5300mAh
• Voltage: 3.7V
• Rechargeable: Yes
• Rechargeable Times: 1000
• Built-in Protected Circuit: Yes
• Over Voltage Protection: Yes
• Short-Circuit Protection: Yes
• Over-Charging Protection: Yes
• Over-Discharging Protection: Yes

The two cells do not match perfectly (With 26650 it is difficult to get perfectly matched cells) but the capacity is fairly constant within rated load. The protection prevent drawing 7A for a long time.

























Conclusion

The cells are sligtly below rated capacity, but they are some of the top capacity 26650 cell and for single cell low current (up to 5A) usage, they work fine.



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 26650 and other batteries