Test/review of Shockli 16340 700mAh (Yellow)

[HKJ]

[SIZE=+3]Shockli 16340 700mAh (Yellow)[/SIZE]

Official specifications:

• Nominal voltage: 3.7V
• Nominal capacity: 700mAh
• Maximum discharge current: 3A
• Standard charge: 0.3A-0.75A

A protected 16340, i.e. about same size as CR123 (It is longer due to the protection).

This cell looks good at low current (i.e. <2A), but the cells are rather different at 3A and also very hard loaded.

As usual small cells do not get that hot.

[SIZE=+3]Conclusion[/SIZE]

This cell has good capacity for its size, but it is not for high current. The protection makes this suitable for replacing CR123 batteries in some devices.



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

The battery was supplied by shockli.com for review.

CR123A and rechargeable substitutes

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
Comparison to other LiIon batteries

 

[RobertMM]

A true 700 mAh 16340, very nice.
Any idea what cell is inside?

 

[HKJ]

Any idea what cell is inside?

Sorry, but no.
I do not have any inside information about the Chinese LiIon factories. I only have the test information I publish.

 

[sale]

Damn, it's too long for the Olight S1R. Olight 550 mAh 16340 (2.75 A) is about 34 mm long.

 

[ChrisGarrett]

A true 700 mAh 16340, very nice.
Any idea what cell is inside?

But how long with they last?

There are a lot of junkers out there, notwithstanding true capacity numbers.

Chris

 

[RobertMM]

But how long with they last?

There are a lot of junkers out there, notwithstanding true capacity numbers.

Chris

I'm still liking my 700mAh rated Fenix ARB-L16-700 16340.
Probably same base cell as this Shockli, I guess.
I'd like a capacity test but don't have the equipment to do so. Someday..