Test/Review of Keeppower 16340 700mAh (Black) 2015

Keeppower 16340 700mAh (Black) 2015



Official specifications:

  • Capacity min.: 700mAh
  • Capacity typ.: 600mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.70V
  • Charge voltage: 4.20+/-0.05V
  • Standard discharge cut-off voltage: 2.75V
  • Standard charge current: 500mA
  • Standard discharge current: 700mA
  • Max. continuous discharge current: 4A




A protected 16340 cell, this type of cell are supposed to have the same size as CR123 batteries, but the protection makes it about 1mm longer.










The cells do have fairly equal discharge curves, but not the same capacity. The overload protection cuts my 5A discharge short as it is supposed to do.















Conclusion

The performance of the cell looks good at lower currents, but due to the difference in capacity between the cell I will not rate this cell as good.



Notes and links

The batteries was supplied by Keeppower for review.

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

Hmmm, was expecting better! And i doubt you happen to have got the two cells with the most disparity. Thank you hkj.