Test/Review of Samsung ICR18650-26J 2600mAh (Pink)

Samsung ICR18650-26J 2600mAh (Pink)







Official specifications:

  • Nominal capacity: 2600mAh

  • Minimum capacity: 2550mAh

  • Nominal voltage: 3,6V

  • Charge voltage: 4,20V±0,05V

  • Maximum charge current: 2C 5,2A

  • Minimum discharge voltage: 2,75V

  • Chemistry: LiNiCoMnO2

  • Diameter: 18,20mm ± 0,05

  • Length: 64,80mm ± 0,05

  • Weight: 45g ± 0,01




One of the 2600mAh cells from Samsung.










The discharge curves has very good tracking. From the curves it is also obvious that the cell cannot do 10A.





















Conclusion

This cell is probably an upgrade to the ICR18650-26H cell, but there is basically no performance difference.
I.e. this is also a very good cell for a standard 2600mAh cell.



Notes and links

How is the test done and how to read the charts
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Compare to 18650 and other batteries