Test/review of Elfeland BRC18650 3800mAh (Red)

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[size=+3]Elfeland BRC18650 3800mAh (Red)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Battery Type:18650 battery
  • Voltage: 3.7v
  • Capacity: 3800mAh
  • Charge Time: about 6~8hours
  • Rechargeable Times: about 500~700
  • Material: Li-ion Battery
  • Dimensions: 6.5 x 1.7 cm(L x Dia)
  • Color: Blue/Red

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These batteries are rated a bit higher than possible and the two tested cells has very different weight (both weight less than a quality 18650).

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Notice the different plus pole on the two cells.

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As expected they are not very good cells and they are also very different.

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With the very low energy contents they do not get very warm.


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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

These cells are specially made bad cells.

The rating can only be bad.


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

The A cell with vent holes weighs 35.1g and the B cell without vent holes weighs 24.4 grams

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