Test/review of Samsung INR18650-36G 3350mAh (Purple)

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[size=+3]Samsung INR18650-36G 3350mAh (Purple)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Brand: Samsung SDI
  • Model: INR18650-36G
  • Size: 18650
  • Positive: Flat
  • Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
  • Protected: No
  • Nominal Voltage: 3.6V
  • Nominal Capacity: 3350mAh
  • Continuous Discharge Rate (CDR): 8A
  • Approximate Dimensions: 18mm x 65mm
  • Approximate Weight: 48g

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This is a high capacity 18650 cell from Samsung.

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The two cells are well matches, but the battery do not like high current discharge, it gets rather hot.

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I gave this battery a discharge in the freezer, at 1A it has about 2600mAh at -20°C

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This is good cell with lots of capacity for a 18650 cell, but it is not for high current.



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

The batteries was supplied by Vapcell for review.

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