Test/review of Shockli 21700 4000mAh (Black) 2018

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[size=+3]Shockli 21700 4000mAh (Black) 2018[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Type of Battery: Shockli 21700 4000mah IMR battery 20A
  • Size(mm): 21.7±0.2mm(Diameter) x 70.9±0.2 mm(Length)
  • Weight(g): 70±2g
  • Nominal Voltage: 3.7V
  • Nominal Capacity: 4000mah (0.2C Discharge)
  • Discharge Cut-off voltage: 2.75 V
  • Standard Charge: 0.3 A~2A (Recommend 0.5 A~1.5A) /4.2V±0.05V
  • Maximum charge current: 2A
  • Continuous Discharge Current: 20A
  • MAX Discharge Current: 30A
  • Initial Impedance: < 20 mOhm
  • Cycle Life: 500times: discharging capacity to 80%
  • Operating environment: Charging, 0°C ~ 45°C, Discharging, -10°C ~ 60°C

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This is one of the newer cell sizes with more capacity and high current.

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This is very nice discharge curves with good match and nearly constant capacity, even at high current. I had to stop the 20A and 30A discharge due to heat.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

These cells can deliver a lot of current and has more capacity than the older 18650 size, the cells has good discharge curves.



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

The battery was supplied by shockli.com for review.

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