Test / Review: RediLast 2600mAh (Black)

RediLast 2600mAh (Black)



Official specifications:

  • 2600mAh Capacity
  • Protected against: overcharge, overdischarge, short circuit
  • Cell Made in Japan
  • 4.20v±0.05 charge voltage
  • 2.75v cut off voltage
  • 3.7v Nominal voltage
  • Charging type: CC/CV
  • Max charge current: 1C (2.6A)
  • Recommended charge current .5C
  • Max discharge current: 5.2A
  • Cell Size: ~18.5mm x 68.5mm












This battery has a high voltage at low loads.















Conclusion

The high voltage at low loads can be an advantage in smaller (i.e. 3-4 watt) lights where the battery replaces two CR123 cells.
All in all a very good battery.


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

Thanks as always for the review HKJ!

Thanks for the review HKJ.

What I want to know is what is the best of the best of the best 18650s?

For most applications it the the new Panasonic 3400 mAh cell (NCR18650B).

What is wrong with the 3100mAh Panasonic ? … It’s only 300mAh lower in capacity and much cheaper than the 3400mAh Panasonic.
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Nothing, both the 2900mAh and 3100mAh Panasonic are very good cells, but the 3400mAh cell is slightly better, it has higher capacity and it also looks like it has a higher voltage under load.

But if you ask what battery is best for the money, it will be the 2900 or 3100 mAh cells.

Great news because I’m standardising on the 3100mAh Panasonics and will be retiring the old Ultrafires as soon as I have enough of the Panasonics … Many Thanks for your input.
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Is buyincoins reliable supplier of Panassonics? Wich site has best price for them?

I bought my Panasonic 3100mAh cells from here … They send the cells by “International Signed For” … It takes about 10 to 14 days to South Wales … I’ve just sent for some more.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270860995573?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&\_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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