Test / Review: UltraFire BRC32600 4000mAh 3.0V (Green-white)

UltraFire BRC32600 4000mAh 3.0V (Green-white)



Official specifications:

  • Voltage: 3.0V
  • Capacity: 4000mAh
  • No PCB protection board included




This is LiFePO4 batteries, this means they are 3.2 volt nominal voltage. This voltage is to low for a typical 1xLiIon flashlight.












The battery has a very flat discharge curve, where voltage depends on current draw, not on how much charge is left in the battery.











This type of battery does not have a protection circuit, because the chemistry is safer.





Conclusion

The performance is good for a cheap battery, but the capacity is overstated



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

Wow, I'm surprised it did so well at a 20 amp load. Thanks for the test HKJ!

The extremely flat voltage vs. time discharge curves really are impressive.

Thanks very much! Frontpage’d and Sticky’d.