Test/review of Vapcell INR18650 2600mAh (Green) 2018

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[size=+3]Vapcell INR18650 2600mAh (Green) 2018[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Model: INR18650
  • Size: 18.3*65.0mm
  • Nominal voltage: 3.6V
  • End-of-charge voltage: 4.20V
  • End-of-discharge Voltage: 2.50V
  • Typical Capacity: 2600mAh (0.2C discharge)
  • Min capacity: 2500Ah (0.2C discharge)
  • Weight: Max:48g
  • Internal resistance: Max:12mOhm (AC 1kHz)
  • Standard Charge: 2000mA,CCCV 100mA cut-off
  • Charging Time: 1.5hours(standard charge)
  • Quick Charge Current: 4000mA
  • Max Continuous Discharge Current: 25A
  • Operating Temperature: Charging: 0°C ~ 45°C, Discharging: -20°C~75°C
  • Storage: Temperature -5°C~35°C, Humidity <75%RH
  • Standard environmental condition: Temperature: 23±5°C, Humidity: 45-75%RH

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This is a high current 18650 cell from Vapcell and with the lower capacity it usual means it is good at high current.

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The discharge curves tracks nicely and the cell can deliver 30A with about the same capacity

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This is a good high current battery and it can deliver a lot of current and like all high current batteries there is a trade-off in capacity.



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

The batteries was supplied by Vapcell for review.

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