Test/review of Sony US18650VC3 1900mAh (Green)

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[size=+3]Sony US18650VC3 1900mAh (Green)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Maximum capacity: 2000mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.60V
  • Maximum voltage: 4.20V
  • Maximum continuous discharge current: 20A
  • Peak discharge: 35A for 4 seconds

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This is a older generation of Sony high current battery.

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The discharge curves tracks nicely and has nearly constant capacity up to 20A. 30A is too much.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

The battery may be an old generation with lower capacity, but the high current performance is good.



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

Vapcell told me that I was missing some cells in my comparator and they would be happy to supply them.

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