TrustFire IMR18650 3000mAh (Red-gold) 2019
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Official specifications:
- Rechargeable 18650
- It has no memory effect
- Supports up to 1000 recharges
- Protection against short-circuit and overload
- Capacity 3000mAh 3.7V Li-ion
- 6,7 x 1,8cm (diameter x height)
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These 18650 batteries are directly from Trustfire and rated for very high current with a decent capacity.
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The two cells matches fairly well and can deliver some current, but at high current they get rather hot.
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Conclusion
The batteries are good, but cannot deliver anywhere near the rated 50A, it is more like 10-15A continuous.
Notes and links
The batteries was supplied by Trustfire for review.
How is the test done and how to read the charts
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