Xtar 18650 3500mAh (Blue) 2020
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Official specifications:
- Nominal capacity 3500mAh
- Nominal voltage: 3.6V
- Size: ø18.4mm H68.8mm
- Maximum continuous discharge current: 10A
- Cell: Panasonic-Sanoy NCR18650GA
- Protection: yes
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A protected Xtar 18650 High capacity cell.
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The cells are just about perfectly matches, the protection kicks in around 10A.
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Conclusion
A good protected battery.
Notes and links
The batteries was supplied by Xtar for review.
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