Test/Review of Sony SE US26650VT 2600mAh (Green)

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[size=+3]Sony SE US26650VT 2600mAh (Green)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Voltage : 3.7v
  • Capacity : 2600mAh (Min 2500mAh)
  • Max Discharge Rate : 50A
  • Charging Rate : 20C
  • Size : 26 x 65mm
  • Weight : 88g

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This battery is a very high current battery, but with low capacity.

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The battery is rated for 50A, I did only test up to 30A, but looking at the curves I would say it is a good idea to stay below 20A, because it has nearly full capacity at that current.
The voltage from this battery is very high for a 4.2 volt LiIon cell.

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When doing these high currents, it is also very interesting to look at the runtime, it is very short. At 15A it is only about 10 minutes.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This is a very good battery, but mostly for people that need 10A or more. For lower current a 18650 battery can be nearly as good and is much smaller.



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

How is the test done and how to read the charts
How is a protected LiIon battery constructed
More about button top and flat top batteries
 

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Thanks for an excellent review, I've been looking for some available very high current 26650s. Do you know what is the chemistry of this Li cell?
 

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