Test/Review of Vapcell IMR18650 2600mAh (Purple)

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[size=+3]Vapcell IMR18650 2600mAh (Purple)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Product: Vapcell 18650 2600mAh
  • Model: IMR 18650
  • Size: 18.3*65.0mm
  • Nominal voltage: 3.6V
  • Charge voltage: 4.2V
  • Max. charge voltage: 4.25V
  • Typical Capacity: 2600mAh (0.2C discharge)
  • Min capacity: 2500mAh (0.2C discharge)
  • top: Flat top
  • color: purple
  • weight: 48g max
  • Internal Resistance: <20mOhm
  • Standard Charge: 1A, 4.20 ± 0.05 V, CCCV 100mA cut-off
  • Continuous maximum charge current: 4A
  • discharge cut-off voltage: 2.5v
  • Continuous maximum discharge current: 30A
  • Maximum pulse discharge current: 40A
  • Operating environment: Charging, 0°C ~ 45°C, Discharging, -20°C~75°C
  • Storage environment: -30°C~55°C, storage >3 months: -20°C~45°C

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This is the usual high current cell with good capacity.

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The cell has very good performance high current performance, but I do not like the difference between the cells.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

Impressive high current performance, but it would be nice with less tolerance between the cells.



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

The batteries was supplied by Vapcell for review.

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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