Test/Review of Windyfire 14500 800mAh (Purple)

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[size=+3]Windyfire 14500 800mAh (Purple)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Nominal capacity: 800mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.7V
  • Discharge cut-off voltage: 2.75V
  • Standard charge: 4.2V 500mA
  • Maximum charge current: 800mA
  • Continuous discharge current: 3A
  • Initial impedance max.: 70mOhm
  • Cycle life: 500cycle to 60%
  • Operating temperature: Charging, 0°C ~ 45°C, Discharging, -20°C~60°C
  • Storage temperature: -20°c -35°c
  • Weight: 20g

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This LiIon battery is in AA size and contains about the same energy as a AA cell, but at 3 times the voltage.

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The curves are not that good, the cells has about the same capacity, but not the same voltage at higher loads.
Note: The 5A curve is outside the specifications.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This cell is a disappointment, they do work up to the rated 3A, but I do not like the difference between the cells.



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

The batteries was supplied by Windyfire for review.

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
Comparison to other LiIon batteries
 
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