Vapcell INR18650 2600mAh (Green) 2018
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Official specifications:
- Model: INR18650
- Size: 18.3*65.0mm
- Nominal voltage: 3.6V
- End-of-charge voltage: 4.20V
- End-of-discharge Voltage: 2.50V
- Typical Capacity: 2600mAh (0.2C discharge)
- Min capacity: 2500Ah (0.2C discharge)
- Weight: Max:48g
- Internal resistance: Max:12mOhm (AC 1kHz)
- Standard Charge: 2000mA,CCCV 100mA cut-off
- Charging Time: 1.5hours(standard charge)
- Quick Charge Current: 4000mA
- Max Continuous Discharge Current: 25A
- Operating Temperature: Charging: 0°C ~ 45°C, Discharging: -20°C~75°C
- Storage: Temperature -5°C~35°C, Humidity <75%RH
- Standard environmental condition: Temperature: 23±5°C, Humidity: 45-75%RH
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This is a high current 18650 cell from Vapcell and with the lower capacity it usual means it is good at high current.
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The discharge curves tracks nicely and the cell can deliver 30A with about the same capacity
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Conclusion
This is a good high current battery and it can deliver a lot of current and like all high current batteries there is a trade-off in capacity.
Notes and links
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