Test/review of Keeppower IMR20700 4250mAh UH2042 (Black) 2017

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[size=+3]Keeppower IMR20700 4250mAh UH2042 (Black) 2017[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Part No.: UH2042
  • High Drain 20700 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
  • Minimum Capacity: 4050mAh
  • Typical Capacity: 4250mAh
  • Normal Voltage: 3.7V
  • Standard Continuous Charging Current: 1000mA
  • Maximum Continuous Charging Current: 2000mA
  • Maximum Continuous Discharging Current: 15A
  • Maximum Pulse Discharging Current: 30A
  • 4.2V full charged voltage and 2.5V discharge cut off voltage
  • High charge and discharge currents reduce cycle life

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A high capacity cell in the new 20700 form factor.


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The discharge curves tracks fine, the capacity is present at low load, but at higher loads the cell has a bit less capacity.

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At 15A the cell gets rather warm.

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At 20A it gets too hot and i had to stop.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This looks like a very good cell with good capacity for its size.



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

The battery was supplied by Keeppower for review.

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
Compare to 18650 and other batteries
 

SubLGT

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Looks like a Sanyo NCR20700B cell is under the wrap, based on what is seen in your comparator tool.
 
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