Test/review of Efest IMR18650 2100mAh (Purple) 2017

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[size=+3]Efest IMR18650 2100mAh (Purple) 2017[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Rated capacity: 2100mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.7V
  • Voltage at end of discharging: 2.5V
  • Max. charging current: 4A
  • Standard charge: 2A
  • Discharging current 25A
  • Pulse discharging current: 38A
  • Charging temperature range: 0°C ~ 45°C
  • Discharging temperature range: -20°C ~ 75°C
  • Inner resistance: 20mOhm
  • Cell size: 18.50 (±0.20)mm x 65.20 (±0.2)mm

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A high current cell with fairly low capacity.

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The discharge curves looks very good with tracking and about constant capacity up to 20A.

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The cell gets hot at 30A, but not too hot.
I have a suspicion that I did not mount the temperature sensor for the B cell correctly.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

The test shows a good quality cell that can deliver lot of current, but the capacity is not very high by todays standard.



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

The batteries was supplied by Efest for review.

How is the test done and how to read the charts
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