XHData 18650 2500mAh (Cyan)



Official specifications:

• Nominal Capacity: 2500mAh
• Min Capacity: 2100mAh
• Norminal Voltage: 3.7V
• Standard Charging Current: 0.5C
• Charge Ending Voltage: 4.2V
• Standard Discharging Current: 1C
• Max.Continuous Discharging: 10C
• Max.Short Time Discharging: 30A
• Discharge Ending Voltage: 2.75V
• Standard Charging Time: 5-6h
• Rapid Charging Time: 2.0-2.5h
• Impedance: <20mOhm
• Battery Weight: about 45g
• Operation Temperature: 20-60°C

Some batteries from Ebay rated for high current. The capacity specification has a rather wide range.











There is a small difference between the cells in capacity and they can only handle about 10A





















Conclusion

This battery is not very impressive in capacity and current handling, it works fine for a few amps, but the chemistry is not for high currents.



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
Graphical comparison to 18650 and other batteries
Table with all tested LiIon batteries