Test/review of Efest IMR26650 5000mAh (Purple) 2017

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[size=+3]Efest IMR26650 5000mAh (Purple) 2017[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Rated capacity: 5000mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.7V
  • Voltage at end of discharging: 2.5V
  • Max. charging current: 4A
  • Standard charge: 2A
  • Discharging current 35A    This text is beside a photo of the cell showing 18A on Efest website
  • Pulse discharging current: 50A    This text is beside a photo of the cell showing 45A on Efest website
  • Charging temperature range: 0°C ~ 45°C
  • Discharging temperature range: -20°C ~ 75°C
  • Inner resistance: 20mOhm
  • Cell size: 26.5 (±0.2)mm x 65.2 (±0.2)mm

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A high current 26650 cell with good capacity.

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There is some capacity difference between the cells. They handle up to about 20A without much capacity loss.

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At 20A they get hot.

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And at 30A I had to termiate the discharge due to temperature.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This cell has good performance at higher currents and a fairly high capacity.



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

The batteries was supplied by Efest for review.

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