Test/review of Panasonic NCR18650G 3600mAh (Green)

[size=+3]Panasonic NCR18650G 3600mAh (Green)[/size]



Official specifications:

• Capacity: 3600mAh
• Nominal voltage: 3.6V
• Discharge end voltage: 2.5V
• Charging voltage: 4.20V
• Maximal Continuous Discharge Current: 4.87A

A high capacity 18650 cell.











The two cells are perfectly matched, but are not for high current.






















[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This cell is a good cell for high capacity, but it is not for high current.



[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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Under what conditions can this cell actually deliver its rated capacity of 3600mAh? Discharging at 0.05A down to 2.0V?

SubLGT said:

Under what conditions can this cell actually deliver its rated capacity of 3600mAh? Discharging at 0.05A down to 2.0V?

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I do not have a datasheet for this cell, but it is typically at 0.2C discharge, at a specified temperature and down to minimum voltage.

SubLGT said:

Under what conditions can this cell actually deliver its rated capacity of 3600mAh? Discharging at 0.05A down to 2.0V?

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Despite its higher rated capacity, this cell doesn't even match the NCR18650GA. Not only that, but both voltage under a load and rated current are lower as well. The way I see things, there is no reason to pursue this (difficult to find) cell over the NCR18650GA.

The NCR-G's ship has sailed 4 years ago. With the premium these probably garner, one is probably better off with the cheaper NCR-B, or something else entirely.

Thanks for the test, but these do nothing for me.

Chris

ChrisGarrett said:

The NCR-G's ship has sailed 4 years ago. With the premium these probably garner, one is probably better off with the cheaper NCR-B, or something else entirely.

Thanks for the test, but these do nothing for me.

Chris

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And I don't know why these would even garner a premium, given that the current 3500mah cells are better in every way.