Test/review of Efest IMR18650 2500mAh (Purple) 2017

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[size=+3]Efest IMR18650 2500mAh (Purple) 2017[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Rated capacity: 2500mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.7V
  • Voltage at end of discharging: 2.5V
  • Max. charging current: 4A
  • Standard charge: 2A
  • Discharging current 20A
  • Pulse discharging current: 35A
  • Charging temperature range: 0°C ~ 45°C
  • Discharging temperature range: -20°C ~ 75°C
  • Inner resistance: 20mOhm
  • Cell size: 18.50 (±0.20)mm x 65.20 (±0.2)mm

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A 2500mAh high current 18650 cell.

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The discharge curves looks very good with nearly constant capacity up to 20A.

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The cell do get fairly hot at 20A as can be seen I stopped discharge on one of the cells.

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At 30A the cells did not get as warm. It is a new battery holder because the old one was damaged (Heat melted something in it).

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

The batteries looks like a good battery, but compare to the Efest 2600 I wonder why they have this battery (It may be due to price).



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

The batteries was supplied by Efest for review.

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