What ever happened to the 17650?

Timothybil

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Does anyone even sell a 17650 cell any more. I recently tried to find one for the last G2 I purchased, but couldn't find one anywhere I looked. Now I know I didn't look everywhere, so I am asking for guidance.
 

RobertMM

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Essentially eclipsed by the slimmer and more capable 16650 which fits more lights and brings higher capacity.

Hopefully tech for the 16650 improves some more. Imagine a true 2800mAh 16650 cell with hybrid chemistry, which will give options for those who want slimmer lights.
 

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Essentially eclipsed by the slimmer and more capable 16650 which fits more lights and brings higher capacity.

Hopefully tech for the 16650 improves some more. Imagine a true 2800mAh 16650 cell with hybrid chemistry, which will give options for those who want slimmer lights.
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:wave:I have dreams of a small 219b O.P. reflector 4 speed twisty 16650 light w/mode memory in stainless steel.:wave:[/FONT]
 

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I think you mean 17670? I have a few of these and still use them even if I later got a bunch of 16650s.
 

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Mostly have since been replaced by 16650

Also, it never really became a standardized size. 16650 works well if you want to use rechargeable cells in a light made for 2xCR123A. But a 17670 could be a little big. You may need to bore such a light out. And at that point, why not go 18650? Which brings us to another issue: a 17670 is only marginally smaller than the ubiquitous 18650. Why even bother when 18650 is CLEARLY a better option.
 
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