Test/review of LiitoKala INR26650-50A 5000mAh (Cyan)

Thanks for the investigation, vidramon.

Definitively the LiitoKala brand is doing their stuff right. For whatever reason they've changed their 5000mAh cell provider, and this results in a completely new wrap with a clear “this is a different cell” insight.

Now, let's wait for HKJ to review 'em LoL. If any of you gives him notice say so please. ;)

Cheers

I order this new version and when it arrive I can test a capacity of cells, for much more complex test we must wait and ask HKJ.

Also there is some chargers that I see on the store and can’t find on HKJ tests, so it will be good if HKJ can provide a test for it.

Great investigative work vidramon…… :+1:
Thanks for sharing the info. :slight_smile:

Looking forward to hearing your results when you get the new cells.

I bought from 10x 26650 “old ones” from here (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10PCS-LiitoKala-26650-50A-5000mah-26650-Li-ion-3-7v-Rechargeable-Battery-for-Flashlight-20A/32791838898.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.0sigkl) and tested them with lii-500, they seem to be legit.

Oh and the price was quite reasonable 34.88usd for the whole lot with free shipping.

Sounds good. What kind of capacities did you find if you don’t mind sharing?

It is available now.

Sorry but the notes are not now with me but if I recall correctly, I think that they were all around ~4950-5100. I know that this won’t help but I get my hands on my other laptop next weekend…I’ll post the exact numbers then.

Hey, no problem; thank you for the reply. :+1:

That helps a lot actually. It shows they are all pretty close to & over advertised capacity. :slight_smile:

Well, hope this is just a proper rewrap of the cell from their provider. I am not a fan of downgrades, and the blue cell has certainly been a top reference by providing capacity above the wrap figures (how many cells from the big ones do that, eh?) and great discharge performance combined.

Exactly…… :+1:

Let’s hope the new version consistently makes series connection.

Yes, hopefully it is still the same cell manufactured by PowerLong Battery (PLB). Otherwise it will almost certainly be a downgrade.

Test/Review of LiitoKala INR26650-50A (26650-50B) @ CandlePowerForums

Even if they've decided to switch manufacturer to Hengji Battery, I see it good (a very bit less capacity, a bit better discharge performance, or thereabouts).

Are you saying that the 50B was made by hengji?

I found two Hengji Battery, it appears anyway. Any idea which is the “real one” as far as what we are discussing?

http://m.hktdc.com/manufacturers-suppliers/Hengji-Lithium-Battery-Co-Ltd/en/1X077CW4/

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PowerLong Battery / PLB
http://m.powerlongbattery.com/

See too: 3.6V/3.7V 5000mAh NiCoMn(NCM) Battery Cell for EVs @ PLB

It’s funny that the 50A and 50B have similar markings and use a similar shade of blue. But they are different enough to think they are made by different companies. I agree the 50B also seems like a great cell. I have one of each and use them in series. From that CPF test their capacities are very close so I have no worries about using them in series.

Yeah, I hear you. But it does make perfect sense & matches up with what we found here too concerning the ‘A’ vs. ‘B’.

That being , the ‘A’ cells have more capacity than the ‘B’ cells when “tested” the same way on the same chargers. They were Lii 500’s located in the USA & Wales UK. Best I remember I had/have 10 A’s & 8 B’s…. I think Ian had 8 A’s & 4 B’s.

Other people who reported also had similiar results. ‘A’ has more capacity than ‘B’… though it be slight (around 150 mAh IIRC) and most every cell was above the rated capacity of 5000 mAh.

Personally, I hope these “new” ones are made by PLB & spec in real life as the original ‘A’ cell did/do.

Time will tell I guess…… :slight_smile:

I ordered 4 for $19.57 plus $5.79… can someone check if they are legit? Here is a link. Thanks

https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32811943155.html#autostay

Those are the “new” ones. Hopefully they will be… They should be.
If you have a charger that will check discharge capacity, check them when you get them. That will tell the story… most of it anyway. :slight_smile: