Test/review of Weltool INR16320 750mAh 123A USB (Black-red)

[size=+3]Weltool INR16320 750mAh 123A USB (Black-red)[/size]



Official specifications:

• Core's Capacity: (typ.) 750mAh
• Resistance: <85mOhm
• Output Voltage: 3.0V
• Maximum Continuous Discharging: 1.4A
• Charge: 0.33A (Micro-USB port charging??1A?0.5A?Battery Charger?
• Charging Protection: 4.3±0.05V
• Discharge Protection: 2.5±0.1V
• Usage: More than 300 charging cycles, the battery still has 80% capacity.
• Status Indicator: Red:Charging Blue:Complete
• Temperature during charging: 0-45°C
• Temperature during discharging: -20-50°C
• Size: 16.6±0.2mm (Dia.) , 34.9±0.1mm (Length)
• Weight: 18.5±0.5g

This is a CR123 substitute with build in USB charger.





There is read and blue leds below the white washer to show charge status.









It is very obvious that this battery is electronically regulated, they voltage stays at 3V with any load up to maximum. There is also a protection build in, that turns off the output when the battery is empty.











[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

There is no perfect rechargeable substitute for a CR123 battery, but this battery comes close.
Differences to a CR123: Battery is 2.6mm longer, voltage will stay at 3V, i.e. battery indicator will not work and equipment that count on voltage drop at high current may get too hot.



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

The battery was supplied by Weltool for test.

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
Graphical comparison to other LiIon batteries
Table with all tested LiIon batteries

Do you recommend this for Surefire lights?

Nichia! said:

Do you recommend this for Surefire lights?

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I do not have a large collection of Surefire light to try it in, i.e. I do not know how well it fits and works in SF lights. With old incan light it may be a bit hard on the bulb (if the battery can turn them on).

Nichia! said:

Do you recommend this for Surefire lights?

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This might fit in. Given folks around CPF use 16650s in Surefire, two of these RCRs would be the equiv of a 16650.

Wouldn't use these in an incandescent Surefire though.