Test/review of E-Stream ES18650-26EP 2600mAh (Pink) 2021

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E-Stream ES18650-26EP 2600mAh (Pink) 2021







Official specifications:

• Nominal voltage: 3.65V

• Energy: 9.49 Wh

• Discharge cut-off voltage: 2.75V

• Maximum charge voltage: 4.2V

• Internal Impedance ACIR: 25mOhm

• Standard charge current: 1.3 (0.5C)

• Standard charge cut-off current: 130mA (0.05C)

• Maximum continuous charge current: 2.6A (1C)

• Maximum pulse charge (< 2s) current: 5.2A (2C)

• Standard discharge current: 2.6A (1C)

• Maximum continuous discharge current: 15A (5.7C)

• Maximum pulse (< 1s) discharge current: 20A (7.7C)

• Cut-off temperature limit discharge: 60°C

• Cycle life (80% of initial capacity): 1000 cycles (standard charge/discharge)

This is a 18650 cell with moderate capacity and moderate current capabilities.










The two cells tracks nicely and can easily deliver the rated 15A. My 30A test looks a bit strange and one of the cells got damaged during it.























Conclusion

The cells looks fine, they are not high capacity or high current, but they have a rather high cycle count (can handle many charges/discharges).



Notes and links

The batteries was supplied by E-Stream for review.

How is the test done and how to read the charts
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