Test/review of Sony US18650VC3 1900mAh (Green)

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Sony US18650VC3 1900mAh (Green)







Official specifications:

  • Maximum capacity: 2000mAh

  • Nominal voltage: 3.60V

  • Maximum voltage: 4.20V

  • Maximum continuous discharge current: 20A

  • Peak discharge: 35A for 4 seconds



This is a older generation of Sony high current battery.










The discharge curves tracks nicely and has nearly constant capacity up to 20A. 30A is too much.





















Conclusion

The battery may be an old generation with lower capacity, but the high current performance is good.



Notes and links


Vapcell told me that I was missing some cells in my comparator and they would be happy to supply them.

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