Test/Review of LG 18650 HD2 2000mAh (Magenta)

HKJ

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[size=+3]LG 18650 HD2 2000mAh (Magenta)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Nominal Capacity: 2000mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.65V
  • Charging methode: Constant current, constant voltage
  • Charging voltage: 4.2V
  • Charging current: 1000mA
  • Charging current cut off: 50mA
  • Fast charge: 4000mAh
  • Fast charging current cut off: 100mA
  • Standard discharge: 400mA
  • Fast discharge: 1000mA, 20000mA
  • End voltage: 2.5V
  • Ambient temperature: Charge: 0~+50°C, Discharge: -20~+70°C
  • Weight (max): 48g
  • Dimensions (max): D: 18.5mm, H: 65.2mm

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This is an high current cell.

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The supplied has added a strip with specifications on top of the type number (It can be peeled off).

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The cell is rated for up to 20A discharge and it has fairly constant capacity up to 20A.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

The cell is not the top current and capacity cell, but it has fairly good performance and being from LG it is a good cell.



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

How is the test done and how to read the charts
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Compare to 18650 and other batteries
 

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Thank you for the excellent review as always. HKJ! :thumbsup:

I think this cell shows a bit higher voltage than LG 18650 E1 (2100mAh), but almost the same capacity.
 
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