Test/Review of Efest IMR18650 2000mAh (Red) 2014

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[SIZE=+3]Efest IMR18650 2000mAh (Red) 2014[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+2]V1 flat top[/SIZE]

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Official specifications:
  • Efest IMR 18650
  • Brand: Efest Model: 18650 V1
  • Capacity:2000mah Material: Li-Mn
  • Positive Pole: flat top
  • Sizes: 18.11(L)*65.02(W)mm

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Thse batteries are fairly low capacity and not really high current.

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The batteries do track and can deliver 7A, this is not very impressive for 18650 IMR cells today.

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[SIZE=+2]V2 button top[/SIZE]

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Official specifications:
  • Nominal Voltage: 3.7v
  • Battery Model: 18650v Capacity: 2000mAh
  • Positive: Nipple Top (button top)
  • Cycle Life: 500 Cycles
  • Max Charging Rate: 4.5amps
  • Sizes: 18.10(L)*66.06(W)mm


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The flat top batteries are basically the same.

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[SIZE=+3]Conclusion[/SIZE]

As IMR batteries they are not very impressive.
At 7A and below they do have an acceptable performance.



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

The batteries was supplied by Efest 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
 
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