Test/review of Fenix 14500 800mAh ARB-L14 (Orange-Black)

Fenix 14500 800mAh ARB-L14 (Orange-Black)







Official specifications:

  • Nominal capacity: 800mAh

  • Minimum capacity: 770mAh

  • Nominal voltage: 3,7V

  • Charge profile: CC-CV

  • Charge voltage: 4,2V ±0,05

  • Charge current: 400mA (Max. 800mA).

  • Discharge termination: 2,75V

  • Max. discharge current: 2C = 1,6A

  • Chemistry: LiCoAlO2 (ICR)

  • Over current protection PCB: above 2A

  • Diameter: 14,00mm ± 0,2

  • Height: 52,00mm ± 0,3

  • Weight: 20g ± 1





A AA sized LiIon battery from Fenix with protection at the plus pole.











There is a significant capacity difference between the cells, this is not very good. The cells can deliver about 2A. this is fine for a 1.6A rated cell.















This is a huge difference in over current protection, one trips around 3.5A the other at 5A.





Conclusion

Both the cells has very good capacity and can deliver the rated current, but I do not like the difference between them.



Notes and links

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
Comparison to other LiIon batteries