Test/Review of Efest 14500 800mAh (Black) 2014

Efest 14500 800mAh (Black) 2014



Official specifications:

  • Weight: 55g
  • Length: 49.11mm
  • Diamter: 14.15mm
  • Top: Button top
  • Bottom: protected
  • Typical Capacity: 800mAh
  • Min capacity: 800mAh
  • Max discharge current: 3A
  • Max charge current: 3A
  • Recommended Max Discharge: 1.68A (2C)
  • Cycle life: 300 times
  • Normal Voltage: 3.7V
  • Full Charge voltage: 4.2V
  • Dishcarge temperature range:-10°C—60°C
  • Charge temperature range: 0°C—40°C
  • Storage: 1 year:-20°C—25°C, 3 months:-20°C—45°C, 1 month:-20°C—60°C




This battery is a protected battery.










The performance is fairly good, but with a mismatch in capacity.















Conclusion

A acceptable battery, that can deliver up to about 2A.



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
Comparison to other LiIon batteries

thanks for the tests!!

great battery review as always.

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