Test/review of TLife 18650A Protected 2200mAh (Green)

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[size=+3]TLife 18650A Protected 2200mAh (Green)[/size]

Button top and flat top protected TLife 2200mAh cells.

[size=+2]TLife 18650A BT Protected 2200mAh (Green)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Model: 18650A
  • Battery Type: Lithium-ion
  • Rechargeable: Yes
  • Protected: Yes
  • Positive terminal style: Button-top
  • Nominal voltage: 3.7V
  • Discharge end voltage: 2.75V
  • Charging voltage: 4.20 +/- 0.03 V
  • Standard charging current: 1.625 A
  • Nominal capacity: 2200mAh
  • Rated capacity (minimum): 2100mAh
  • Dimensions: (2.77 x 0.72)" / (7.04 x 1.84)cm (L x Dia.)
  • Color: Green

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This is a low capacity, low current cell. Tmart has this cell in four configurations, this is the protected button top.

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The protection limits the current from this cell to less than 3A, the curves looks good enough.

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With this low current there are absolutely no temperature problems.

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Due to the low protection threshold the battery cannot drive a 10W light.

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[size=+2]TLife 18650A FT Protected 2200mAh (Green)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Model: 18650A
  • Battery Type: Lithium-ion
  • Rechargeable: Yes
  • Protected: Yes
  • Positive terminal style: flattop
  • Nominal voltage: 3.7V
  • Discharge end voltage: 2.75V
  • Charging voltage: 4.20 +/- 0.03 V
  • Standard charging current: 1.625 A
  • Nominal capacity: 2200mAh
  • Rated capacity (minimum): 2100mAh
  • Dimensions: (2.73 x 0.72)" / (6.94 x 1.84)cm (L x Dia.)
  • Color: Green

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This is a low capacity, low current cell. Tmart has this cell in four configurations, this is the protected flat top.

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Something is wrong here, a 2500mAh battery has sneaked into the 2200mAh collection of 2200mAh batteries. This makes me doubt the quality control.

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Both types of batteries handles stays cool.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

Due to the low protection threshold these cells are not for 1000 lumen flashlights, but only for equipment with a very moderate current consumption.

Generally these batteries has looked acceptable, but the 2500mAh cell is strange.



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

The batteries was supplied by TMart.com for a 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
 
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