Test/Review of Keeppower IMR26650 5200mAh (Black) 2015

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Keeppower IMR26650 5200mAh (Black) 2015



Official specifications:

  • Capacity min.: 5100mAh
  • Capacity typ.: 5200mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.70V
  • Charge voltage: 4.20+/-0.05V
  • Standard discharge cut-off voltage: 2.50V
  • Standard charge current: 2000mA
  • Charge termination current: 50mA
  • Standard discharge current: 5100mA
  • Max. continuous discharge current: 15A
  • Max. pulse discharge current: 30A




A high capacity and high current large cell from Keeppower.










The cells do not match completely, but works fine to deliver 10A.















Conclusion

I have tested a 5200mAh from Keeppower before with about the same result. The capacity is very good for a 26650 cell and it can deliver some current.



Notes and links

The batteries was supplied by Keeppower for review.

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Hey!

Thanks for the good review, HKJ!

I have yet to acquire a light that will take a 26650, but I think that it’s going to be happening soon.

Thanks again! :slight_smile:

-Chuck

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FAKE IMR claims by Keeppower.

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Can you back that up with any proof?

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I’m looking for 3 cells (in series) to power 3x XHP-50 in a large light. Potentially in direct drive.

I’m considering these, opinions?

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i don’t know, but i thought an IMR battery would deliver more amps than this
i can’t post a chart of the mkne IMR 26650.
i’m gonna look at it if i can find it.

am i reading this right ?
internal resistance is .07 ohms ??

looks like old mkne 3500 imr outperform these from 10 amps on up to 30

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They certainly aren’t ultra high performance cells, but they seem like a decent deal between maximum 26650 capacity and decent performance. Better than all other 5xxxmAh cells in the comparator that I could find.

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Many brands and re-wrappers misuse the term “IMR” and they employ that word simply because so many people associate it it with “high discharge”, even when the battery chemistry is not LiMn2O4. I don’t know where or when did that begin but since a couple years ago people started looking specifically for “IMR batteries” because they think that means the cell will perform better. I believe AW had something to do with that because they pushed hard on the marketing for true IMR batteries, causing other brands to copy the strategy but with non-IMR cells.

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I have to agree, at the right price, I won’t complain about 10 amps and 5200 mAhs.
although it is a little slimy of keeppower if this is not IMR.

what have these been priced at ?

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Looks like around $13-15 per cell. Amazon prime has a two pack for $30.

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that doesn’t sound like a great deal. I bought 4 Basen in the GB.

does anyone think these keeppowers are really fake IMRs ?

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Looking for the best 26650 batteries for my L6 and not worried about price. Any suggestions :smiley:

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These are recommended for L6

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Perfect! :smiley: I have been looking at the Efest purple 4200 mah 35/50 amp, IMREN 5500 22/60 amp and the Keeppower 5200 20/30 amp batteries and wondering which one to pick. Hard when the L6 is my first 26650 flashlight and I know crap about these batteries. The Keeppower 5200’s it is :slight_smile: Thank you PineChaos! :smiley:

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Majoroverkill, I'd pick LiitoKala 26650-50As and save some cash:

Best price/performance ratio in the market right now, with a helluva difference.

Cheers ^:)

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Thanks :slight_smile: Just bought a set of these, IMREN IMR 26650 HIGH DRAIN 60A BATTERY 3.7v Rechargeable Li-MN 5500mAh. I’ll give them a try. Got two more 26650 flashlights in the mail. I will definitely give the LiitoKala a try. I can always use more batteries, Thank you Barkuti :smiley: The only 26650 batteries I have right now are the Soshine 5500’s and my L6 seems to suck them down fairly fast.