Test/Review of Windyfire 18650 2500mAh (Cyan)

Windyfire 18650 2500mAh (Cyan)



Official specifications:

  • Nominal capacity: 2500mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.7V
  • Discharge cut-off voltage: 2.5V
  • Standard charge: 4.2V 1000mA
  • Maximum charge current: 4000mA
  • Continuous discharge current: 30A
  • Pulse discharge current: 35A
  • Initial impedance max.: 20mOhm
  • Cycle life: 500cycle to 60%
  • Operating temperature: Charging, 0°C ~ 45°C, Discharging, -20°C~60°C
  • Storage temperature: -20°c -35°c
  • Weight: 45g




Windyfire do also have one of the very popular high current 2500mAh cells.










The discharge curves tracks nicely and as nearly always the specifications are a bit optimistic.















Conclusion

This is a decent high current battery, especially below 20A.



Notes and links

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