Test/Review of Nitecore 14500 NL147 750mAh (Black-yellow)

HKJ

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[size=+3]Nitecore 14500 NL147 750mAh (Black-yellow)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Battery Capacity: 750 mAh
  • Battery Rated Voltage: 3.7 V
  • Charge current: Maximum 750mA (350mA recommended)
  • Maximum output current: 3.5A
  • Cycle count: >500 times
  • Diameter: 14.2mm
  • Length: 51.5mm
  • Width 20.6g

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A protected button top AA sized LiIon cell from Nitecore.

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Fairly good tracking between the two cells, this is a high capacity cells and not a high current cell.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This cell is at best average in performance, voltage when loaded is on the low side, even for a high capacity cell and capacity is also a bit low for a high capacity cell.



[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
Comparison to other LiIon batteries
 

Capolini

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Thanks for the test!

Your results do not surprise me! I bought a Nitecore battery once and that was enough,,,,,,OVER PRICED, UNDER PREFORMED AND DEGRADED MUCH QUICKER THAN MY Panasonic/Sanyo/Orbtronic/LG cells!
 

SubLGT

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On the back of the package is written: "Internationally insured by Ping An". Hmmmmmm. Sounds like a gimmick.

My sample of this battery is 51.6mm, 1mm shorter than the tested battery. I believe it is one of the shortest available protected 14500 batteries on the market.
 
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