Test/review of Hohm 18650 Life4 3015mAh (Black-white)

HKJ

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[size=+3]Hohm 18650 Life4 3015mAh (Black-white)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Capacity: 3015mAh
  • Max Charge Rate: 4.43A
  • Max Charge Voltage: 4.2V
  • Continuous Discharge Rate: 22.1A
  • Max 80oC | 3.2V cut-off: 31.5A
  • Pulse | Peak6: 37.1A
  • Cycle Life Retention: 500 @ 70%, 1000 @ 60%
  • Chemistry Type: QSP Li-NMC

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This is a fairly high capacity and high current cell.







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Oops, the two batteries do not match in capacity, this means never use them in series. One of the cells is significantly below rated capacity.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

I am not happy about the difference in capacity between the batteries and the very precise capacity rating do not really match the batteries.



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

The batteries was supplied by Hohmtech 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
Graphical comparison to 18650 and other batteries
Table with all tested LiIon batteries
 

john61ct

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That "Life4" branding sure is deceptive, will cause people to assume LFP chemistry
 
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