Test/review of LG 18650 C4 2800mAh (Brown)

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[size=+3]LG 18650 C4 2800mAh (Brown)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Nominal capacity: 2850mAH
  • Minimum capacity: 2750mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.65V
  • Discharge end voltage: 2.75V
  • Standard charge: 1375mA (0.2C)
  • Max. charge voltage: 4.2V +/- 0.05V
  • Max. charge current: 2750mA (1C)
  • Cycle life: 300 cycles to 75% charge/discharge 0.5C
  • Max. discharge current: 1375mA -20°C ~ 5°C, 5500mA (2C) 5°C ~ 45°C, 4125mA 45°C ~ 60°C
  • Operating temperature: charge: -3°C ~ 50°C, discharge: -20°C ~ 60°C

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This is a medium capacity cell with standard current capabilities.

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Very nice discharge curves, capacity is constant up to a bit above rated current.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This is a good quality cell for lower current usage (i.e. a couple of amps).



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

Vapcell told me that I was missing some cells in my comparator and they would be happy to supply them.

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