Test/review of YCDC 18500 2500mAh (Orange)

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[size=+3]YCDC 18500 2500mAh (Orange)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Capacity: 2500mAh
  • Voltage: 3.7V
  • Charge voltage: 4.2V

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A 18500 with 2500mAh from Ebay?

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Only about 1000mAh and can not even deliver 1A, not very impressive.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

The battery works, but not anywhere near its rating, it has both low capacity and low current output.

Find another battery



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

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
 
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