Test/review of LG 18650 ME1 2100mAh (Orange)

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[size=+3]LG 18650 ME1 2100mAh (Orange)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Nominal capacity: 2100mAh
  • Minimum capacity: 2050mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.65V
  • Maximum discharge current: 4200mA (2C)
  • Maximum charge current: 2100mA (1C)


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This is an older LiIon cell with fairly low capacity and moderate current capability.

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The two cells match perfectly and they can more than rated current.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

Some time ago this was a very good cell that could deliver a moderate current, but capacity is not up to today's standard and most batteries can deliver more current today.



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

I saw some specifications say it is 4.35V cell, they must be wrong. I tested at 4.20V and got the rated capacity!

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

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