Short answer: no. I may be wrong, but I really doubt it.
Nitecore does not manufacture li-ion cells, they outsource them from actual manufacturers, maybe add protection circuitry like in this case, button top, different wrap and exaggerated specifications. Maybe not by much, but lies anyway. Inside that “3500” NL1835HP probably is a Samsung INR18650-35E, LG INR18650-MJ1/M36, Sanyo NCR18650GA or Murata US18650VC7 cell. These are the cream of the crop in high capacity 18650s and none of them meet a 3500mAh rating. You can check some Nitecore cell reviews by Henrik and see why I say exaggerated ratings: Nitecore IMR18650 3100mAh (Yellow) 2018 (Samsung 30Q inside), Nitecore 18650 2900mAh NL1829LTHP (Black-yellow) 2018 (Panasonic cell).
Ni-MH enquiry: bought a couple Turnigy sub-C 5000mAh 7.2V stick packs recently and dismantled them, no loose pieces were available by the time. CC/CV mode charged them all in parallel up to 1.414V. Cells have been resting 4¼+ days and just measured their open circuit voltages. From lowest to highest, in volts:
1.350
1.361
1.363
1.368
1.370
1.371
1.372
1.374
1.376
1.376
1.377
1.378
Is this a wild self-discharge spread? I'm not too versed in Ni-MH stuff, right now I am charging up the cells in standard chargers and will assemble them in series. Did another sub-C pack in the past and after charging up all cells I first set all of them in parallel for voltage balancing, I wonder if this does really matter.
I know some people will laugh on this, but I would like to ask for a review of a NCR18650B from GTF (yes, GTF).
I used to buy batteries from Liitokala and liked their cells, but they changed their shipping methods and screwed everything up ($150!). Then I found some NCR18650B from the “GTF Official Store”. I had already seen bad ratings on them, but nothing about this specific cell model, and since the price was the same of Littokala, but with cheap shipping, I bought it. Allow me to say that they look brand new, very well wrapped and have the same weight than Liitokala NCR18650B. They also get the same mAh ratings on the Lii-500.
I had two doubts about this cells: is it original? and even if not, is it a good cell?
I looked pics of original flat top NCR18650B and there was not so many ‘legs’, so looks like my first question is answered. But the second one remains…
However, looking on the counterfeiting point, you guys can ignore my request.
First of all I must admit I've been vaguely considering the purchase of some additional battery testing gadget, for affordable money of course (not in O:) a hurry). But I also like things to be good, powerful and even beautiful, so let me show you:
I have no particular interest in them but found them good candidates for a review given their price.
16500 is an odd battery format, what stuff uses this? They do fit in SK68 flashlights, but I seriously doubt they were designed with them in mind. Maybe for the small electric appliance market?
I want to thank you for your time and work. I would like to ask if you could test the Sofirn 18650 3000mAh batteries. You can buy them here in their AliExpress store.
At the current time I have a long queue for battery >2800mAh and do not want to buy any for testing. For smaller batteries my queue is basically empty.
Generally speaking the price of these newer cells leaves me far from being thrilled. The newer 16340 800mAh and Vapcell's 18350 “1100” (cough!) are the worst offenders, particularly the 18350 which can be bought from a well known alternative source at a shockingly ;-) better price. Please lower your jacked up 18350 prices Vapcell, please.
I do not like button tops. I do not like disguising cell practices.
Our main mode of sales is wholesale. There are distributors in many countries and regions.
Some distributors complain that our retail sales are too cheap to affect their prices.
The main purpose of our retail sales is that some countries do not have vapcell batteries to buy here.
If there is a local vapcell distributor, it is recommended to purchase from the local distributor.
Sometimes we also have promotional activities, with big discounts.
please keep an eye, thanks.
16340 batteries. It took a lot of time to develop them.
And large MOQ
We’re under a lot of pressure, too.
We listen to the suggestions of forum users, develop better 16340 batteries in the market, and serve users.
That’s our value, looking for the best batteries
If you think it’s a simple job, you can call these big companies efest, awt, nitecore and so on to make the latest version of 16340 batteries for you.
If any of you need 16340 batteries in large quantities, we will give you a preferential unit price.
Batteries are not only unit price, but also service, certification, insurance and after-sales service.
Our small package costs more, about $6. Arriving in Europe and the United States in about two weeks, we also have Commission on the express platform. Lithium batteries are sensitive goods, and there are many lost parts. We need full compensation.
