Test/review of nicjoy 18650 2600mAh (Green-brown)

nicjoy 18650 2600mAh (Green-brown)







Official specifications:

  • Battery Capacity (FastTech Tested): 2600 mAh

  • Battery Capacity (Mfg Rated): 2600 mAh

  • Battery Chemistry: INR - LiNiCoMnO2

  • Battery Feature: Rechargeable

  • Battery Form Factor: INR 18650

  • Battery Maximum Voltage: 4.2±0.05 V

  • Battery Minimum Voltage: 2.75 V

  • Battery Rated Voltage: 3.7 V

  • Max. discharge current: 5.2A

  • Continuous discharge current: 1.3A



This is a 2600mAh 18650 battery from a rewrapper.











The discharge curves look good with close tracking and nearly constant capacity. The cell get too hot at 15A, not surprising with a cell rated for around 5A.







The cell got to hot and I terminated the test.















Conclusion

The battery has acceptable performance, but it is a fairly low capacity cell with fairly low maximum current.



Notes and links

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