Test/review of Lishen 21700 4000mAh LR2170LA (Purple)

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[size=+3]Lishen 21700 4000mAh LR2170LA (Purple)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Standard discharge capacity: 4000mAh (0.8A charge/discharge)
  • Standard minimum discharge capacity: 3900mAh
  • Rated discharge capacity: 3900mAh (6A charge / 10A discharge)
  • Rated minimum discharge capacity: 3800mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.6V
  • Standard charge: CCCV 2A, 4.20V, 200mA cut-off
  • Rapid charge: CCCV 6A, 4.20V, 100mA cut-off
  • Max. continuous discharge: 45A with cut-off at 80°C surface temperature
  • Discharge cut-off voltage: 2.5V
  • Cycle life: 300 cycles to 80% (0.8A charge / 4A discharge)
  • Cycle life: 300 cycles to 60% (6A charge / 35A discharge)
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This is a high current 21700 cell.

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The two cells match fairly well and maintain fairly stable capacity even at high loads, but the cell get hot at 30A (My holder melted).

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

The cells looks good, but I sort of doubts the continuous discharge rate of 45A, it will probably always be stopped on the 80°C cut-off before the cell is empty.



[size=+3]Notes and links[/size]

The batteries was supplied by a reader for review.

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Your tests are wonderful, full of information and knowledgeable interpretation. Thank you!
 
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