Test/review of Samsung INR21700-48G 4800mAh (Gray)

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[size=+3]Samsung INR21700-48G 4800mAh (Gray)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Typical standard discharge capacity: 4800mAh
  • Minimum standard discharge capacity: 4700mAh
  • Typical standard discharge energy: 17.4Wh
  • Minimum standard discharge energy: 17.04Wh
  • Charging voltage: 4.20V
  • Nominal voltage: 3.6V
  • Standard charging current: 1440mA
  • Rapid charging current: 4800mA (Not recommended for long life cycle)
  • Max. discharge current: 9600mA (Not for cycle life)
  • Max. pulse discharge current: 30A for 10sec, 25A for 30sec, 18A for 60sec
  • Discharge cut-off voltage: 2.50V
  • Operating temperature: Charge: 0° ~50°C, discharge -20° ~ 60°
  • Storage temperature: 1 year: -20°C ~ 25°C, 3 months: -20°C ~ 45°C, 1 month: -20°C ~ 55°C
  • Internal impedance: <35mOhm (AC 1kHz)
  • Internal resistance: <50mOhm (DC)
  • Cycle life: 500 cycles to 75% at 23°C or 70% at 45°C (Charge=0.3C, Discharge=1C)

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This is a high capacity cell in the new 21700 format.

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Nice tracking discharge curves with fairly constant capacity, but the cell cannot handle above 10A without heat problems, this is acceptable with a maximum rating of 9.6A
I only discharge the cell to 2.8V, not the rated 2.5V and get a bit less than full capacity.

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Battery gets to hot and i stop the discharge.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This is highest capacity 21700 cell at the current time (Jan 2018) and it looks very good, but it is not designed for high current discharges or fast charging.



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

The cell was supplied by a reader for review.

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