Test/review of Keeppower IMR20700 4250mAh UH2042 (Black) 2017

Keeppower IMR20700 4250mAh UH2042 (Black) 2017







Official specifications:

  • Part No.: UH2042

  • High Drain 20700 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery

  • Minimum Capacity: 4050mAh

  • Typical Capacity: 4250mAh

  • Normal Voltage: 3.7V

  • Standard Continuous Charging Current: 1000mA

  • Maximum Continuous Charging Current: 2000mA

  • Maximum Continuous Discharging Current: 15A

  • Maximum Pulse Discharging Current: 30A

  • 4.2V full charged voltage and 2.5V discharge cut off voltage

  • High charge and discharge currents reduce cycle life



A high capacity cell in the new 20700 form factor.











The discharge curves tracks fine, the capacity is present at low load, but at higher loads the cell has a bit less capacity.





At 15A the cell gets rather warm.



At 20A it gets too hot and i had to stop.















Conclusion

This looks like a very good cell with good capacity for its size.



Notes and links

The battery was supplied by Keeppower for review.

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