Test/review of Shockli IMR26650 5500mAh (Black) 2017

These are certainly the same cell (PLB INR26650-55A) that is rewrapped differently, for two reasons:
-The diameter indicated in the announcement of the Vapcell (Metallic Red) 5500mAh 20A Max Continuous is still 26.6mm (so we still have the same people unhappy to say that it does not fit their boxs/mods or flashlights).

  • Some time ago (one or two months, I can not remember) I was chatting with a Vapcell member via FB messenger, and I remember he said something like the Vapcell Purple 26650 5900mAh 20A was sold not very good because of their diameters a little too big and the fact that they have them stamping “5900mAh” did not help either (even if it’s the truth) and therefore some people (too much for general opinion at Vapcell) tended to think that their advertised capacity was exaggerated, and when I think about it neither Mooch nor HKJ have ever taken the time to release a test of the Vapcell Purple 26650 5900mAh 20A, which can comfort these people who think their capacity exaggerated in their idea.

One last thing, I do not know if it can have anything to do with this new Vapcell 26650 Red 5500mAh 20A, but PLB has started producing “revised” versions of their 26650 cells (50A and 55A, as we know them ) under the new model names: respectively INR26650-50B and INR26650-55B, the only reliable information that I have for these new revisions, 50B concern: it would have a higher amperage than 50A and above a much lower internal resistance what is really interesting (I ordered 2 units of PLB INR26650-50B to test and compare to the preceding 50A) but for 55B I board no concrete info and I board no ideas where can ’t we order unfortunately… Maybe they will be available for purchase soon enough? the future will tell us…

Thanks for chiming in HydrAxx.

Nasty jokes :-D aside, that newer 50B/55B mention looks interesting. Can you share some source to buy? Alibaba maybe? Not really interested myself right now, but information is empowering nonetheless. Pretty sure some fellows here would start ordering them like crazy.

I concur with the “5900mAh” rating too high. According to reviewer tests a 5700mAh 0.2C figure should be right (Shockli rewrap cell review).

Diameter wise, I doubt a factory fix in this regard will ever happen unless someone would make a bold ($$$) move at PLB's administration since it would require machinery, equipment and many other factory and product adjustments.

The best fix at the user's end would be filing the cell can thickness ≈0.1mm (plus cell rewrap) for those having problems. This would account for a ∅0.2mm reduction and is a relatively easy fix by hand with some sandpaper and patience.

Cheers ^:)

PLB 26650 B is not the new version …
Maybe we can see these batteries now, but PLB did not make these batteries now …

Specifically in 2016 (if I remember correctly), Liitokala used PLB 50B.

Why changed, who and when …., I do not know it …

You are absolutely right my friend.
I am a vaper since 2010 and I use devices without an electronic circuit.

I shout, bark, fight with many people because they do not know what they are doing in reality.

A high discharge NMC battery has 0.02 - 0.08 Ohms I.R.
Many vapers use resistors / consumers in the same Ohms …… or even …… LESS …. (WTF)
It is natural to be hurt ……

A 20A battery will operate without any issue at 10A.
But many consider that since the battery can deliver 20A …, it MUST pull 20A ….

It’s a little stupid I think …

Received a pair of the red Vapcell 5500mAh from their aliexpress store. First one tests at 5748mAh @ 0.5A discharge - in line with the HKJ results for the Shockli, will check the other when I get a chance.

And the other one also looks good:

Is there a protected version of this battery?

Always like HKJ`s new post. It will be much better if there is the IR test result. Is it the normal Li-ion cells for flashlight or IMR cells for vapes ?

For most of the people , we always confused that we do not know to choose the right battery.

I think it’s not IMR, but NMC …

It does not have to be IMR batteries for vaping …. or flashlights …
Just use it correctly without exceeding the manufacturer’s limits.

For those looking for an alternative to the Shockli 26650, I measured two Vapcell 5500mah (Red wrapper) and got 5,991mah and 5,971 mah on my Xtar VP4 Dragon Plus. I received these direct from Vapcell. These measurements are consistent with what I got with the Shockli 26650 from MtnElectronics from over a year ago measured when they were brand new. Strangely Vapcell said these cell capacities are not as high as they used to be. My test shows them to be just the same as the old Shocklis :+1:

yaa,they certainly seem to be another PLB-55A re wrap,good batteries. I have Two on the way for my U21vn and my FT03 [Astrolux].The dealer told me they are a replacement for the Vapcell 26650 5900mah PURPLE and the EXACT same cell.,just as I suspected!

Same OEM PLB-55A Cell as the Shockli and Orbtronic cells.

Does anyone know if the Shockli or Vapcell IMR 26650 5500mAh will fit a Lumintop ODL20C?

Thanks!

I wonder who makes the manker 5000 mah 26650, kinda highway robbery at 25 bucks for one

According to some comments I read here in another thread, PLB has discontinued the manufacture of the INR26650-55A cell.

If no one confirm this, then this must be one of the sales tactic used to induce more people to buy more…plus its 11.11 sales event. Who know, I’m just blind guessing here haha :smiling_imp:

I can confirm that PLB has discontinued producing the PLB55-A cell. Sofirn recently asked PLB for this cell after I recommended them to source these for their 26650 flashlights. PLB's sales team told them exactly the same message as stated above. They were only offered to buy the 5.000mAh cell but so far I could not find any testing results from Mooch or HKJ yet. Anyone got some more information on the 5.000mAh version?

OMG, can’t believe the best 26650 cell is discontinued. That makes 26650 lights a lot less interesting going forward.

All this seems to me not just a game, but a purchase agreement with wholesalers such as Shockli. I’m just sure that these resellers, who are not engaged in production, but simply by changing their thermal clothing into elements with their own logos, have done such a dirty deed by a certain conspiracy. Such a move gives them the way to rob us, setting the price for the same product twice or even three times more expensive. If you want to know the true truth from any of them, then this will be impossible. The maximum that they can answer you, despite your eyes, is “sorry, brother, this is pure business and nothing personal”.
It’s our fault that we fanned the ads for this product, and therefore received the usual response from the business, which has only one goal - to rob the client as much as possible. :frowning:

And how about finding out here, is it possible to place orders of “5500” from this seller? https://www.globalsources.com/gsol/I/Lithium-ion-battery/p/sm/1168680972.htm#1168680972

I realize this is an old thread, but I just saw that these are available: PowerLongBattery (PLB) INR26650-55A 3.6V 5500mAh 11A 26650 Flat Top Li – Liion Wholesale Batteries

Did they start production again or are these something different? They seem to be much lower rated though.

Same cell, more conservatively rated.